THE VILLAGE VOICE

"When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves." ~ Ken Druse ~ Chelone obliqua Common name : Pink Turtlehead ~ Lovely combo ________________ PORK TENDERLOIN with GINGERED JEZEBEL SAUCE ~ Great easy recipe (adapted from old Southern Living clipping) for the holiday weekend. Combine with any treat from the great August harvest ... sauteed summer squash & mushrooms, crisp salad, sliced tomatoes ... the world is our oyster this time of year. _________________ 3 lbs. well trimmed pork tenderloins fresh rosemary 1/2 cup Tarmari or soy sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 chopped green onions 2 cloves crushed fresh garlic 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 4 Tbsp. sherry (or bourbon for bolder taste) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chopped rosemary freshly ground cracked pepper to taste Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, garlic, ginger, sherry, rosemary and pepper. Pour over pork and marinate several hours or overnight. Remove pork from marinade and...

~ Alstroemeria (simply lovable face) _____________ Gardner's Note: "( al ztruh mee'ree uh):n. A genus of 60 species of bulbs ( Alstroemeriaceae ) with long, thin, lancelike leaves topped with loose clusters of azalea-shaped flowers streaked in a myriad of colors. Used for massing or in borders. Commonly known as Peruvian lily . " ______________________ GNOCCHI with WILD MUSHROOMS ~ Although gnocchi is simple to prepare, with the busy season ahead consider this tasty dish from FOOD & WINE (NOV 2006 ) made even easier with store-bought gnocchi. * 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 lbs. (10 cups) stemmed mixed wild mushrooms 2 minced shallots 1/4 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup organic chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. chopped thyme coarse salt & freshly ground pepper 2 lbs. fresh or frozen prepared gnocchi 6 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. white truffle oil (optional) Prepare broiler. In large ovenproof skillet, heat oli...