" Forsythia is pure joy. There is not an ounce, not a glimmer of sadness or even knowledge in forsythia. Pure, undiluted, untouched joy. " ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh GARDENING TIP: Buckle your galoshes ... grab a pail and pruning shears and trudge through the snow. Snip forsythia branches all the way to the main stem. Back inside, fill bucket with cold water and let rest 24 hours. Tomorrow, snip ends and arrange in container or vase, stripping leaves and buds below water line. Bursting buds will appear in a week or two. SPRINGHOUSE SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE ~ Enjoy citrus while still at its peak ... delightful salad for lunch or light supper __________ 1 large head romaine bunch of watercress 2 large wedge-sliced avocados dipped in freshly squeezed orange juice 2 large wedge-sliced red or green pears dipped in freshly squeezed orange juice 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned 3-6 sliced cooked chicken breasts (gently poach in fresh orange juice, water, a bit of white wine...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )