Glorious Linden

Ever since my daughter was a little girl we have made small, sentimental journeys at various times of the year. In spring, we check our favorite garden centers religiously for the first plant arrivals and visit as soon as the pansies hit the pallets. We brave the crowds and the parking challenges to get to … Read more

Linden or Lime

A few weeks ago, at a really good restaurant, I splurged on a dessert of buttermilk panna cotta with raspberries.  That ethereal creation came garnished with preserved linden leaves and fruits.  I had never eaten anything from a linden tree—Tilia–before, and was intrigued.  The leaves and tiny, nut-like fruits were sweet from the preserving liquid … Read more