THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Anything simple always interests me." ~ David Hockney Japanese Iris _______________ SIMPLE FISH MARINADE ~ excellent for any firm whitefish, grouper, trout, tuna and especially for this seasonal salmon treat _____________ LEMON/OIL/HERB MARINADE (fish for 4) 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon rind 2 Tbsp. horseradish 1 clove garlic, halved 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/3 cup olive oil Combine all above except olive oil. Gradually add oil with whisk or in blender. Pour marinade over fish, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Grill as normal, basting with left over marinade (or reduce remaining marinade and serve over fish). Delicious served with grilled fresh asparagus ( Toss asparagus spears with olive oil and a few splashes of balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked pepper. Grill until slightly caramelized .) Also, a simple baked sweet potato ...

"June falls asleep upon her bier of flowers; In vain are dewdrops sprinkled o'er her, In vain would fond winds fan her back to life, Her hours are numbered on the floral dial." ~ Lucy Larcom (Death of June) JUNE WONDERS GARDEN VIEW JUNEBERRY COLEUS NASTURTIUM GARDEN STALWARTS ______________ RASPBERRY ORANGE TRIFLE ~ delightful summer dessert well worth the bit of effort from Barefoot Contessa Family Style as seen on Food Network (2006) ____________ 1 orange pound cake (recipe follows) 1 cup good raspberry jam 2 half-pints fresh raspberries Orange cream (recipe follows) 1 cup (1.2 pint) cold heavy cream 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Cut pound cake int 9 (3/4 inch) slices and spread each slice on 1 side with raspberry jam, using all the jam. Set aside. Place a layer of cake, jam side up, in bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3 quart glass serving bowl, cutting pieces to fit. Top with a layer of raspberries and orange cream. Repeat layers of cake , raspb...

"Garden making is creative work, just as much as painting or writing a poem. It is a personal expression of self, and individual conception of beauty. I should as soon think of asking a secretary to write my book, or the cook to assist in a water color painting, as to permit a gardener to plant or dig among my flowers." ~ Hannah Rion (The Greatest Gift of a Garden) PEONY GIFT of GREEN 'CAREFREE BEAUTY' SHRUB ROSE DELIGHTFUL NEIGHBORS TUBEROUS BEGONIA _____________________ SALAD NICOISE in PITA POCKETS ~ Easy busy day garden lunch or simple supper, adapted from Cooking Light (May 2003) _____________ 1 cup sliced (1 inch) fresh green beans 1 Tbsp. water 1/4 - 1/2 cup pitted & chopped nicoise olives 1 Tbsp. capers 1 (12 oz.) can drained solid white tuna in water 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley pinch coarse salt freshly ground pepper to taste 2 (6-inch) whole wheat pita rounds (cut in h...

"June is bustin' out all over." ~ Oscar Hammerstein II, 1945 Paeonia Scarlet O'Hara _____________ Gardener's Note: the beautiful red peony 'Scarlet O' Hara' is a hybrid peony that resulted in a cross between P. lactiflora and P. officinalis. ___________________ "Buds're bustin' outa bushes ..." __________________ "Fresh and alive and gay and young June is a love song sweetly sung." ( Carousel ~ Rodgers And Hammerstein)

"From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens ~ the garden outdoors , the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind's eye ... " ~ Katherine S. White ~ The Garden of the Mind's Eye (June Garden)

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." ~Carol Sobieski and Thomas Meehan ( Annie) "In searching my mother's garden I found my own." ~ Alice Walker

"June is, above all things, "leafy," seeming chiefly to concentrate her energies on her foliage; for although she really is not lacking in flowers, they are almost swamped in the great green flood which has swept silently but irresistibly across the land." ~ Frances T. Dana ~ 'Leafy' June ____________ CURRIED TURKEY SALAD with WALNUTS & GRAPES 3 lbs. cooked turkey breast or tenderloins (Poach breast gently in bath of water, carrots , celery, pepper & onion for 1 1/2 hours or 25 minutes for tenderloins and allow to rest in liquid until cool) 1/2 lb. toasted walnut halves (save some for garnish) 2 lbs. halved seedless red grapes 4 sliced bananas CURRY MAYONNAISE 2 cups Hellman's mayonnaise 1 1/2 Tbsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. mango chutney 1/4 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. dried basil 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp. white wine juice and zest of 1 plump juicy lemon freshly grated black pepper to taste Tear turkey into chunks or strips. M...

"Garden making is creative work, just as much as painting or writing a poem. It is a personal expression of self, and individual conception of beauty. I should as soon think of asking a secretary to write my book, or the cook to assist in a water color painting, as to permit a gardener to plant or dig among my flowers." ~ Hannah Rion (The Greatest Gift of a Garden) "Gardener's work with an ever-receding ideal of perfection: no sooner is something growing well than they see how to place it better or give it a better neighbour. To other's eyes, all may look as well as could be expected, but a good gardener's eye sees more to be improved." ~ Robin Lane Fox

"You can feel it in your heart You can see it in the ground You can see it in the trees You can feel it in the breeze Look around! Look around! Look around!" ~ Carousel LEMON-LIME CHICKEN TENDERS ~ Great on the grill and easy to pack and go ___ 2 packages boneless, skinless chicken tenders (or 6 chicken breast halves) 1/3 cup olive oil juice and zest of 1 or 2 lemons juice and zest of 1 or 2 limes 4 cloves minced garlic 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. coarse salt fresh ground pepper to taste Rinse and pat chicken dry. Pound between waxed paper to flatten. Combine olive oil, lime & lemon juice and zest, garlic, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt & pepper. Pour over chicken and marinate up to 12 hours. Grill tenders for 2 minutes on each side or breast halves five minutes on each side or until done (depending on thickness). Let rest before serving or chill and pack for picnic served with Cold Sesame Noodles . (4-6 servings) _________...