Redwood Coast Creative Arts

Buddha's Hand Citron- weird looking but very fragrant and delicious

AKA The Buddha's Hand Cthulhu fruit

 

      The Buddha's Hand is high in vitamin C. It is used as a general tonic and stimulant.  Buddha's Hand Citron Tisane (Spring time with blossoms) 

 

Buddha's Hand cut in half. No pulp, juice, or acidity. The pith is slightly sweet and has the texture of a zucchini. The zest is amazingly fragrant, bright, floral, and citrus-y.

 

Buddha's Hand is an Ancient Chinese Citron (citrus fruit) also known as fingered citron. it looks like a squid or Cthulhu fruit!  It grows on tree like all other citrus fruit.  It will grow anywhere that other citrus trees grow.  I am in Northern California and my tree is well eastablished and thriving for 4 years now. 



have a magnificent tree. I share photos every year when they come into season because it is relatively unknown in US culture and also super expensive. I have seen them at Whole foods for as much as $7.99 per lb.!


Buddha's Hand Citron Tisane (Winter- no flowers)

 

Buddha's Hand Citron Vodka Recipe- Slightly sweet, sunny and bright- Enjoy!

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My Little Honey Bee Buzzing From Flower to Flower

Happy Earth Day 2011!!!

What's bloomin' in my garden on Earth Day???  I had to take a moment to connect with nature today.  I touched my flowers and trees and felt the sun shimmer on my fave and hair.  Life is good!  Remember to enjoy it!  Peace!

What's for Dinner?

I have a lot of mint growing in the garden and a tree full of Meyer Lemon so, marinated swordfish with M. lemon juice, Meyer lemon olive oil, soy sauce, a dash of raspberry balsamic vinegar, mint and garlic, pureed to a fine liquid.  For the tomato, avocado salad I did the same with out the soy sauce and added more balsamic and M. lemon olive oil.  It was a big hit!

 

Blood Orange-Mango Lasse

This drink is so delicious yet nutritious at the same time.  It is basically a fruit and yogurt smoothie made with what ever fresh fruits you have available.  Lasse is a traditional yogurt based drink of India and I believe other Middle Eastern countries.  It is blended with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices, such as cardomom or turmeric and served chilled. 

My Blood Orange-Mango Lasse recipe:

Juice and some pulp of 4 or 5 (about 1-1/2 to 2 Cups) blood oranges

2 ripe mangoes, coarse chopped

Approxamately 2 cups of plain yogurt

Blood orange zest and slices for garnish

Honey to taste

Chill all ingtredients in advance (except for honey.  But you knew that, right?)

Blend it up, and enjoy!

 

P.S. My Blood Orange tree gave me a basket full of fruit for the first time in 6 years.  I am so proud!  The Meyer Lemons look great as well.  Next I will attempt Meyer Lemon Curd for the first time ever.  Come back and see how I do!

Miss Bumbalina Bumble Butt helping with the harvest!

Sweet and Sour, Jewel Toned, Citrus Fruit Left their zingy scent on my hands today

The best thing about growing fruit trees is being able to pick the fruit and eat it right off of the tree.  Today I picked and ate two blood oranges and had the juice of a Meyer Lemon in my water.

This is my Blood Orange, Juicy, sweet, and deep, burgundy-red.  It was so good That I had to have another.  This little tree isn't very productive and for many years it was completely barren but with a little patience and care it has really taken off!  I have always loved it, even without the fruit.  Now that it produces these juicy sweet jewels I am totally in love!

Sweet and sour, jewel toned, citrus fruit side by side in a dish.  They left their Zingy scent on my hands all day.

 

Veggies!!!

Farm Fresh Produce has arrived, YUM!  They deliver fresh veggies right to my door.  I love it!  If you want to try them out mention my name and code 6164 and you will receive $5 off of your first delivery. 

I Caught a Tiny Wild Faerie in my Garden

Wild Caught Faerie

My Wild caught faerie is 2 inches tall when seated, hand sculpted of polymer clay.  She has acrylic fur hair, acrylic "make-up, and natural fiber clothing painrd with acrylics.  She sits on a bed of soft, Spanish moss and her cage is manufactured.

Don't worry, She is only here as long as she wants to be.  Bars are no match for faerie magic.  Should she choose to fly off she easily could do so.  I will just enjoy her while it lasts.  I hope that you do too!

Little Miss Moss Bit. She is a wild caught faerie. The tiniest of all of the wild caught faeries. She lives in the forest in a home made of rotten redwoods and mushrooms. She has a pet honey bee and feeds on honeycomb and lichen.

 

Tea Party in The Garden- Rollin' with the Gnomies

The gnomies get dressed in their Sunday best

 

The gather mushrooms for the feast
 

It's the same color as tea, right?
 

a twist of lime will make it shine

 

A shiny new coat fit for a king

 

The flowers dance and sway and sing

It;s time for a tea party and all the joy that it brings

See ya next year!

3rd Annual Mad Tea Party event in Bloglandia

I have decided to participate in the 3rd Annual Mad Tea Party event in Bloglandia. Please come back to visit on June 26th and have a spot of tea with a bit of honey and me!

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