The Kitchen

Notice on my previous post I have a vase in the  middle of the table.  In that vase is Rosemary, lavender and sage.  I have those growing in my yard.  I do love them and would like to get more growing.  Not only to add more of these plants in various parts of my yard but also add new ones.  The smell is what grabs me.  When I walk out of a door and have an herb smell it takes me back to different times of my life.  My Grandma Shivers kitchen smelled like vanilla, fried chicken and something baking in the  oven.  It was a warm, happy, safe, loving smell that felt like it wrapped me  in sunshine.  She had a delightful laugh.  It was happy sounding and it made you smile.  I really do miss her and her kitchen.  One thing I do recall is her always wearing aprons.  You know I have started  wearing aprons myself.  You would be surprised how clean you will stay and besides once you have that apron on, then and only then do you feel professional.  Like, now you will make a delicious meal, or  dessert that no one  else will ever match.

I do like to bring  the herbs in and put them in the vase.  I never use water in the vase.  It just ends up rotting and smelling terrible.  Once they have overstayed there welcome, I crush them up on my  floor let them set around for a few minutes to  an hour then sweep them out.  It will make your  kitchen smell wonderful.  Then go get a fresh handful.