Peggy C's photos with the keyword: citrus

.. a surprise to see .. citrus tree loaded with fruit .. in North Carolina ! .. didn't realize it would grown in this climate (c) All Rights Reserved www.picmonkey.com

.. the black racer was here .. in the sun .. but by the time this human picked up the camera and went out .. gone ! .. so, this photo is how I felt missing her ! ^cropped for size only © All Rights Reserved

I shall be nourished to bear citrus ... the pink grapefruit which you love in the morn.. just come talk to me some more.. when you & the Yard Supervisor pass .. stop -- sit -- let's talk a while .. © All rights reserved

.. ripe oranges .. green orbs of oranges to be .. blossoms .. in a state of confusion .. what to do .. when it should happen .. Winter hasn't been normal .. if there is such a thing .. as normal .. just don't know .. should I be blooming .. or bearing fruit .. decisions .. decisions edited in: www.picmonkey.com © All Rights Reserved

singing my song .. a young Blue Jay pulled out all the stops .. sat, sang, looked at me and just kept right on.. it was a beautiful day .. enjoying the bounties of our Earth .. © All Rights Reserved Archive Airings AA-302-MyChoice

oh, handsome one .. keep your music floating midst the leaves .. © All Rights Reserved

what looks like a crown on an orange blossom .. is where the fruit will form .. see the yellow shape in the center .. when the petals fall away .. there will be a tiny green orange-to-be at the base of it .. © All Rights Reserved

haven't seen one in many months.. had to be so patient... this one flitted from shrub to shrub.. since it moved faster than I.. just stayed put and waited for it to return.. (c) All Rights Reserved

.. at a sky roof .. colors of .. vibrant yellow .. easy-going green .. with a canvas of blue .. white puffy thingys, too .. for all my friends who need some warmth .. sat in the backyard yesterday with a dear Soul .. we talked about cameras [of course !] .. settings and that stuff .. while enjoying warm breezes .. aromas of citrus blossoms .. oh .. the power line is in here on purpose .. for you, Jax ~ cropped/framed/signed in: www.picmonkey.com © All Rights Reserved * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * " The night was cold and dark and wet As they wandered on alone. The sky became their canopy The earth became their throne And as their raiment ran to rags They thought it nothing wrong For earth and sky are robe enough When you sing the gypsie's song." - a verse from Beggars To God The song "Beggars To God" was written and composed by Bob Franke, and is often used by the band Empty Hats as their closing song. This performance features Empty Hats members Carl Asch (aka Giacomo the Jester) on lead vocals and guitar, Gary Mazzu (aka Demitrius) on guitar, Lynda Kavy (aka Looney Lucy) on bodhran, and Vicki Scuteri (aka Lady Victoria) on the violin.

of oranges for juicing .. eating .. [ the person juicing always has the advantage to taste-test ] if you aren't used to seeing freshly picked oranges .. there is nothing wrong with them .. this is the way oranges really do look .. not all bright orange .. without blemishes .. or shiny .. except they just had a bath .. these are [ as somebody out there would say ] .. "the Real Deal " .. enjoy .. wish I could send all of you some .. but, this will have to do .. hmm .. make note to self .. 'go check cabinet for fixings .. to make a Fuzzy Navel this evening' .. © All rights reserved

we will have gifts in December.. both are orange trees..

cooking on the range.... Spicy Cranberry Chutney Need: 1/4 c. chopped dried apricots (snip with scissors) 1/2 c. brown sugar - packed 1/2 c. light raisins - the gold ones 1 c. water 3 c. fresh or frozen cranberries - rinsed 1 Granny Smith apple - chopped 1 tsp. lemon zest ( I used orange.. use what you have) 1/4 c. lemon juice ( used a combination of lemon and lime ) 1/4 c. crystallized ginger - snip with scissors 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes In saucepan: Bring to boil apricots, brown sugar, raisins and water. Reduce to simmer for 5 min.-- stirring occasionally. Stir in cranberries, apple, zest -- simmer about 10 min. more. Stir in lemon juice, ginger, red pepper flakes before removing from heat. Mixture should be somewhat thick. Serve chilled over cream cheese block with crackers; as a side with turkey, chicken or pork. Recently tried it with cream cheese/Greek yogurt block -- oh, yes !! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The 2nd part: (haven't done this, so can't say if it's good or not.. seems that it would be) Need: 2 ( 8 oz ) softened blocks cream cheese 1/2 c. spicy cranberry chutney 1/2 tsp. mustard powder 1 1/2 T. curry powder 1/2 c. sliced almonds (or whatever you like) toasted slightly Mix: In med. bowl softened cream cheese and chutney until blended. Add mustard powder and curry. Mix well. Chill overnight. Roll chilled mixture into a ball; roll in the toasted nuts to coat. Serve with crackers or veggies. © All rights reserved

.. finished .. on Ritz crackers with cream cheese .. or crackers of your choice ... © All rights reserved Recipe for Chutney: www.flickr.com/photos/tincangypzee/3072891668/in/photostr...

cooking spicy cranberry chutney © All rights reserved

and you're mine! © All rights reserved

how we await your ripening...

sun through branches of citrus tree...