[GodBlessUSA]

I hope everyone is doing well! :) I don't have a ping list. I hope I have everyone listed, if not I apologize.

I have not been able to be on line but for short periods. I read through the thread and pings. I really enjoy the thread!

Having a wonderful time with my son home!!



Have A Terrific Weekend!

[OESY]

Good morning, on National Orange Blossom Day!

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[OESY]

Roasted Chicken with Orange Blossom Honey
~adapted from Charlie Trotter by Fancy Toast

Ingredients:
1 cup orange blossom honey
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 3-4 pound chicken
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

The honey glaze creates a deliciously crispy skin. Even if you don’t eat the skin, prepare it this way, and the meat underneath remains moist and flavorful.

Glaze:
Place honey and stock in small saucepan and whisk over medium heat for 5 minutes, until smooth.

Bird:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place bird in roasting rack in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Generously brush the glaze all over the chicken and roast for 45 - 60 minutes, or until the juices run clear (if using smaller birds, less time will be needed). Brush on additional glaze every 15 minutes during the roasting. Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then carve.

Gone celebrating! Hiccup!

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[OESY]

Take me, take me far away,
back to my home next to the sea,
collect with me precious leftovers
of childhood debris,
cast away the old
broken key.

Down by the window
there is a tree,
come,
lie down next to me,
feel underneath us the warmth of that primordial cradle, ground,
listen to the feverish choir of cicadas’ evening sound
dreaming potpourri.

Golden lights, the shape of fruits
will come to our bed, to our pillow of grass,
echoing to our dreams’ lullaby,
the sound of moon's flute.
Hug me, hold me,
and I will kiss you
with never broken promises
of orange blossom scent
on my lips.

-- Sonja Smolec

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[gardengirl]

Enjoy your son! Family is so important!

[jaycee]

G.B., How wonderful that your son is home. Bet you all are having a wonderful and happy time! No need to tell you to have a great time~~~



And many great days!!

[MEG33]

Loving it that your son is home with you!

[luvie]

...I've missed you, but am happy
that you are enjoying your
son's visit!

[Lady Jag]

Good morning GeeBee! You have no ping list? I pray you aren't having puter problems.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi, GeeBee!!! Hey, hug that son of yours for us and tell him we thank him for his service. Glad he is home. :-)

[La Enchiladita]

You have a Wonderful Weekend, {{{GeeBee}}}. Here is for Son and all our Finest....