THE VILLAGE VOICE

"If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance."  ~ Bern Williams Perfect evening for romantic supper ...  'Remains of the Day' (Hubbard Lake, MI) HONEY LIME & SRIRACHA CHICKEN SKEWERS ~ Perfect 'Simple One Plate Supper' for a sharing lovely evening with friends.  (from Once Upon a Chef -  http://www.onceuponachef.com ) 3  Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1/4  Cup plus 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (I used  extra-virgin olive oil) 1  tsp. lime zest, from one lime 3  Tbsp. fresh lime juice, from 2 limes 4  peeled and chopped garlic cloves 1  1/2 square inch piece roughly chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 Tbsp. Sriracha Sauce 1  1/3 tsp. salt 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken (thighs) breasts, trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks 2  Tbsp. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnishing platter Limes, sliced into wedges for garnishing (option...

"A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. The fluviatile trees next the shore are the slender eyelashes which fringe it, and the wooded hills and cliffs around are its overhanging brows." - Henry David Thoreau 'Earth's Eye' (June sunset ~ Hubbard Lake) _____________________ MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN ~ Lazy day supper fare __ 12 boneless chicken breast halves water soaked mesquite chips 1/2 cup soy sauce juice and zest of 1-2 lemons 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper Combine soy sauce, juice and zest of lemon, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken breasts and marinate several hours or overnight. Light grill and when ready place mesquite chips on coals. Place chicken breast on grill and grill on medium-medium high for 20-30 minutes, depending ...

Gardening Note: Prune ... prune ... prune. By now, southern Michigan forsythias have seen their day as well as many flowering trees like Shadblow , cherry, etc. Time to put those sharpened pruners to work. Shape after flowering allows adequate time to initiate new flower buds for next season. Next will be lilacs, etc. Keep a keen eye focused after flowering and your garden will not only look 'well groomed' but thank you with beautiful blooms next spring. ~ Trillium cuneatum _____________________ GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA ~ If it sounds unusual, it's not in the least. An easy tasty treat after a busy day in the garden. * 4 halved boneless chicken breasts juice of 1 lime & zest 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper freshly ground black pepper 1 thin Boboli pizza crust 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup thinly sliced red onions 1 cup red, yellow or orange...