THE VILLAGE VOICE

" Here comes the time when, vibrating on its stem, every flower fumes like a censer; and noises perfumes circle in the evening air." Charles Baudelaire LILAC (Syringa vulgaris)

"With every leaf a miracle . . . and from this bush in the door-yard, With delicate- colour'd blossoms, and heart-shaped leaves of rich green A sprig with its flower, I break." ~ Walt Whitman LILAC ( Syringia vulagaris )

~ Syringa vulgaris (purple lilac) New Hampshire State Flower ___________ FUDGE WALNUT TORTE with CARAMEL SAUCE ~ Delicious dessert compliments of Colby Hill Inn Henniker , New Hampshire ( Specialties of the House ) ______ 1 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts (or pecans) 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter _ 2 cups heavy cream 16 oz. chopped good quality semisweet chocolate _ Caramel Sauce: 1 16 oz. box brown sugar 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups unsalted butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract _ Fresh whipped cream Combine walnuts, sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake in 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. In saucepan over medium heat, bring heavy cream to full boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in chocolate until completely melted. Pour into cooled crust and refrigerate until set. Caramel Sauce: In saucepan, combine brown sugar, heavy cream and butter. Bring to slow boil. Cook until all of ...