Settling Back In

Having been away, I’m settling back in with favorite pursuits—

• trying to root some sage
• making grapefruit green tea
• sweeping up fallen purple blossoms
• washing pillowcases
• roasting peppers (marinated in Tunisian olive oil)
• admiring the clematis and cosmos
• welcoming my new vintage bronze Ashanti antelope
• going out to buy croissants and a new birdbath
• wanting to make

           . Corsican Cheesecake with Orange Marmalade

        . Pastis with Armagnac and Apples

        . Slow-baked Radicchio

        . Pan-grilled Asparagus with Pancetta

        . Bulgar Pilaf with Lamb, Walnuts, and Pistachios

        . Fresh tuna with Green Olives, Capers, Celery, and Mint

image:  Christie B. Cochrell, Ashanti Antelope