Alien Pilot in the Orchid
“Imagination is more important than knowledge…” Albert Einstein Have you ever noticed that certain orchids contain a tiny alien pilot flying a floral space ship? Take a look. When we …
Election Break
And now, a break from Election coverage… It is REALLY difficult to be dignified when you are wearing barrettes or fruit!
Oysters Kirkpatrick
Many of us have heard of oysters Rockefeller but how many have heard of Oysters Kirkpatrick? We saw this on the menu at Sly’s in Carpenteria, CA while having dinner …
Fun Tulip fact
Did you know that unlike other cut flowers, the stem of a tulip continues to grow AFTER the flower is cut? I didn’t…until I went to Holland. During one of the workshops …
Nine Dragon Cypress
Nine Dragon Cypress Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of …
Sunset in Beidaihe
Sunset in Beidaihe, China Some people love the sunrise. I, on the other hand prefer sunsets… not exactly as the sun is setting but the glow that sometimes immediately follows. …
Jasmine tea smoked duck
Jasmine tea smoked duck, Jardin de Jade, Shanghai Having tried smoked duck in a previous year in Beijing that was dried & quite forgettable, we ordered only half a duck. …