When I saw this new-to-me vegetable at Whole Foods I knew I needed to try it.
Resembling a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, Romanesco is a compact head of beautiful lime green florets attached to a cluster of stalks. These florets form a pyramid of spiraling, pointed cones, resembling a small alien Christmas tree. It is sweet with a mild nutty flavor and absent the somewhat pungent flavor of cauliflower.
The flavor seems close to but a bit different than cauliflower. I'm glad the color and shape enticed me to buy; broccoli Romanesco is now on my list of must buy vegetables.
This morning I headed to Kittery Point. I was sure that parks and trails were still wet and muddy; I still hoped to find a good place to walk.
As I drove further along the New Hampshire section of I-95 fog enveloped the road. The structure of the interstate bridge over the Piscataqua River was visible when I was on it but the view to the side was pure white. Fog.
I took the first exit in Maine, following Route 103 to Chauncy Creek Road. I stopped near a section of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to walk and enjoy the fog. It was simply amazing!
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It seems that for Trump, the key question is not: Are you loyal to American democracy, or Republican party values, or the American people? It is: Are you loyal to Donald Trump? After his erratic behavior during his first month in office, it’s likely harder to find people who can answer that question in the affirmative.
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A brisk walk this morning took care of my exercise needs but that wasn't enough for the day. Warm air tempted me to spend more time outside.
Knowing there was more than a chance that the park wouldn't be walkable, I still headed to Maudslay State Park this afternoon. There was melting snow on the ground that exposed both wet grass and mud. I spoke with someone at the park office and was told that the park was a mess, muddy and mucky. She suggested a circle following mainly paved roads instead.
I headed down the road that passed by Maudslay, crossing a foot-traffic-only bridge onto land owned by a monastery. I continued on the road through the monastery until I turned right on Route 113, turning right again on Hoyt's Lane which led back to my starting point in the park.
There were a few other people walking the same route, a good choice for a day like today when pavement was preferred over mud.
The calendar still reads February but the air outside felt like spring today. It was a good day for a brisk walk, for a first outing of the year wearing shorts!
from Sunday's walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
The calendar says we're still in winter but the air temperature today was a wonderful taste of spring. I headed to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge much earlier than needed for my assigned time to staff the visitor center; I needed time for a walk on the beach.
It was low tide when I arrived, a good time to find pools of water in interesting shapes.
There were other people walking the beach too. We shared quick conversations as we crossed paths and I had space to myself as well.
Snow is beautiful but I find I need regular access to bright colors. I headed to the Tower Hill Botanic Garden today to see if any flowers were blooming in the indoor spaces.
When I first walked in I saw mainly green. As I slowly walked and looked, I saw some larger flowers as well as many small pops of color.
