THE VILLAGE VOICE

"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides." ~ W.E. Johns, The Passing Show RUDBECKIA ' CHERRY BRANDY' ________________ CHERRY CLAFOUTIS 'LIMOUSIN' ~ Clafoutis or clafouti (pronounced kla-foo-TEE) is a French country cherry flan from the Limousin region of France. Best made during cherry season but with good quality canned cherries available, this dessert or brunch recipe can be enjoyed year-round. _________ 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. pitted cherries, (drained if using canned) 3 organic eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. Kirsch (cherry brandy) 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Beat sugar and eggs together until light in color. Gradually whisk in butter until incorporated. Add flour all at once and whisk until batter is homogeneous. Slowly pour in milk, a bit at a time. Add vanilla & Kirsch, mixing well. Place pitted cherries in bu...

"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart." ~ Celia Thaxter ~ LILY ___________________ FRESH LEMONADE ~ Nothing says summer more than the taste of icy fresh homeade lemonade. Original recipe from The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook _____ 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (6-8 large lemons) 5 cups cold water Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs Stir together sugar and 1/2 cup boiling water until sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon juice and 5 cups cold water. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs. (8 cups) Note : Substitute fresh lime for lemon ~ HYDRANGEA, DAYLILIES , MONARDA ________________ GRILLED CHICKEN SOUVLAKI with TZATZIKI SAUCE ~ A family favorite for all seasons adapted from Cooking Light __________ SOUVLAKI 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil pinch coarse salt 6 minced garlic cloves 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces 2 mediu...