The Perfume of Basil

The Explorer is on staycation right now, exploring the deepest corners of the mind and sleep.  But fresh produce never rests, and tomatoes and basil are bursting forth now.

I walked into Hindinger’s farm store today, and the basil aroma was arresting.  I talked with one of the farmers, and she told me she’d been cutting basil all morning.  “My shirt smells like it,” she said.  “Nice perfume,” I responded, and we smiled.  I bet you’re smelling it right now…

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…and I’m off to make pesto.  Aaaahhh, summer.

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July 4th sightings

At the Hindinger’s Farm, strawberry season draws to a close, and the goats have a playpen…

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And the post office got the day off…

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Actually, this first Branford, CT mail delivery vehicle is now retired.  Burt Shepard carried the mail in this horse-drawn wagon, made by Studebaker, from 1902 to 1923.  He then used a truck to deliver the mail until he retired in 1933.  His grandchildren donated the Studebaker to the Branford Historical Society.

After a wonderful potluck dinner, we celebrate with a bang and the fireworks over East Rock…

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Happy Fourth!