Yesterday was quiet but productive. The afternoon was filled with herbs. I cut the basil plants, making five small jars of pesto and a partial ice cube tray of basil cubes. I had previously dried oregano, which I stripped from the stems. Two sage plants were cut down, one had the leaves put in the freezer. The other was put to hang and dry. Today will be thyme, tarragon and fennel fronds. The rosemary grows well in the house over winter, so it comes in. Signs of summer's end.
We are in the 80s F through Monday, then it cools to normal. Or what used to be considered normal. Being the delicate flower I am, I will occupy myself in the house until then. What a wimp.
That's quite an array of herbs. The kitchen must have smelled appetizing.
ReplyDeleteThe smell of basil can become overpowering when in large amounts! Well worth it though.
DeleteWimp no, smart yes. 😊
ReplyDeleteI'll agree to that!
DeleteThe older I get the more I don't like the heat. I thought the stereotype was old people always want it too warm--lol! Does that mean I am not an old person after all? LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope so because I cannot tolerate the heat.
DeleteI hate the 80's too...especially if it is humid. The South wind may blow us away today:)
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought you meant the 1980s and couldn't remember my saying anything about that. Then it kicked in! Humid saps the life right out. We don't have wind, there's barely a breeze.
ReplyDeleteDo you say the H in herbs? I don't, and I find that it annoys some people online.
ReplyDeleteNope. erbs. 😉 I believe it’s the common pronunciation in the US.
ReplyDeletePlease don't send the 80s to us... I have appreciated the cooler weather. Kudos to you for being productive.
ReplyDeleteI'll try, but that weather just doesn't listen to me, Lori.
DeleteI think Gatto looks like an English gentleman waiting for his nightly drink .
ReplyDeleteWe are having a bit of heat wave here in Utah. The valley has been in the 90's. It is warm where I live but not the 90's.
Take Care,
Kaye
Hi, Kaye! He does sort of, doesn't he. That is very warm.
DeleteI love your decorating, especially the orange cat:)
ReplyDeleteYes, the orange cat adds a touch of whimsy!
DeleteI think you just adjust your activities accordingly, I call that pretty smart.
ReplyDeleteI think I like what you call it, Val!
DeleteFennel. I love that. Can't wait to grow an own. Wishing you a fun weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou will find a house soon, Ivy.
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