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We recently visited an orchid nursery in the Florida Keys. The plants flourish with shaded sun, and automated misting systems. Different orchid varieties prefer misting at intervals, ranging from hourly to weekly. Modern technology has enabled large scale proliferation of varieties and cross fertilization, but it still takes 2-12 years for a new plant to reach blooming maturity. Currently, phalenopsis (sometimes called moth orchids) are in bloom and ans assortment of the color range is attached.
Chile relleno is frequently found on Mexican and Tex-Mex menus, mostly fairly ordinary, but we did find this outstanding variation at Z’Tejas Restaurant outside of Austin Texas. And the chef has gratiously posted his recipe on the web.
SMOKED CHICKEN AND APRICOT RELLENO
Source: ABC, Channel 4, GTU / Utah Recipe from Z’Tejas, Chef Kirk Doye FOR THE APRICOT MIX: Saute margarine, apricot, and red onion for 5 minutes. Add Tomatillo and salsa; saute 5 minutes. Add raisins and pecans: saute 5 minutes. Add cheese and allspice; mix well and remove from heat. Cool down in storage container *Roast pecans on sheet pan in 350 degree oven for about 5-7 minutes. TO MAKE RELLENOS: Roast Poblanos then peel and de-seed. Make stuffing by adding smoked chicken, apricot mix and the Jack cheese together. Stuff each pepper to desired size. Microwave about 2 minutes or until heated throughout. ——————————————————— Serve with green chile mole, roasted tomato cream, Tejas rice and black beans.
 Key West Chicken
There is a large population of wild chickens in the lower keys. They have been immortalized with this sculpture in a tiny public park in Key West. Several unusual animals, not indigenous to the keys, are now thriving in the wild, and there are mixed feelings about their desirability. Most notably, the city has hired chicken catchers, to the dismay of the pro chicken activists. But there are also iguana feeders, and a large underground population of iguana hunters. To date, there is no public park sculpture of an iguana in the city. Free Ecards are a feature of our website, and can be used to send sentiments for any occasion. The link to this feature is http://www.boydsflowerconnection.com/eCards.cfm . Take a look at Boyds, 2013 Pennsylvania Ave location, where we installed 22 windows and 3 doors to keep our staff warm in winter, our flowers and plants comfortable in summer and our energy costs in check. April 24 Ursuline Junior Prom Wilmington Charter May 1 Padua St. Elizabeth May 2 Brandywine Newark Tower Hill May 8 Padua Junior Prom St Marks Junior Prom William Penn May 15 DelCastle Delaware Military Academy McKean Salesianum Junior Prom May 16 A I DuPont May 21 Howard May 22 St Marks Salesianum May 24 Ursuline May 26 Mt Pleasant May 27 Concord May 29 Archmere Standing Over Five Feet Tall
 If you are searching for an outstanding gift you need search no more! These rose specimens are 100% natural and cultivated in the temperate mountains in Ecuador near the city of Quito. The Epic rose flourishes in the rich volcanic soil in a valley high in the mountains where the climate is just right. Until recently the technology to harvest and transport these rare beauties did not exist.
This extraordinary and magnificent gift that captures traditional feelings but in a much grander scale. If you are experiencing a love of endless proportions that words could never express the way you feel then let “Epic Roses” communicate you sentiments. Experience the Wow Factor.
Epic Roses are available at Boyds this Valentines Day (limited quantity).
02/14/09 Don Polec did avery funny editorial on the giant roses, now posted on our website.
Click on this link to view: http://www.boydsflowerconnection.com/files/WPVIPerfectRose650488.mpg (large file 29 meg)
Found this recipe in the 1971 McCall’s first Cooking School magazine. McCall’s titled it ” Perfect Chocolate Cake ” and it truely is. Moreover, it’s easy to make and can be done ahead and refrigerated. Just one caution: With 3 layers it goes a long way and you still won’t have to worry about having any left. Filling: 1 cup heavy cream (chilled), 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 tsp vanilla Whip cream, sugar and vanilla together and refrigerate. Cake: 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, 2 cups boiling water Mix with wire whisk until smooth. Cool completely. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and lightly flour three (9.5 inch round) layer cake pans. 2 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder Sift or stir these together, put aside. 2 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1 cup soft butter or margarine, 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Beat sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla in large bowl on high until light. ( 5 minutes ). Add flour ( 1/4 at a time ) then cocoa mixture ( 1/3 at a time ) on low speed. Begin and end with flour. Do not overbeat. Divide evenly into 3 cake pans. Tip: If you line pans with parchment paper, removal is easier. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertip. Cool pans 10 minutes. Loosen sides with spatula. Remove from pans and cool. Assemble by placing one layer, top side down; spread with 1/2 of cream. Place second layer, top side down; spread with rest of cream. Place third layer, top side up. Frost with your favorite chocolate, vanilla or other frosting. In our house pre-made chocolate frosting is a favorite. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. To cut, use a thin-edged sharp knife; slice with a sawing motion. Serves 10-12. ——- Hungry for a gourmet cake? Click here to be tempted!
When you think Spring, remember that it’s great fun to go to a Wilmington Blue Rocks baseball game. April 2009 Home Schedule Fri, April 17 @ 7:05 vs Lynchburg Hillcats Sat, April 16 @ 6:05 vs Lynchburg ** FIREWORKS** Sun, April 18 @ 1:35 vs Lynchburg Mon, April 20 @ 6:35 vs Salem Avalanche Tue, April 21 @ 6:35 vs Salem Wed, April 22 @ 6:35 vs Salem March 1 - 8, 2009 Bella Italia Philadelphia Flower Show Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th & Arch Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299 Best Viewing Hours : After 4:00 Hours: Sunday: 8-6 Mon-Fri: 10-9:30 Sat: 8-9:30 Adults: $22.00 Children (2-16yrs): $13.00 Free Tickets: Become a PA Horticultural Society Member
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