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One of my favorite things and something I would consider fabulous are fresh flowers. They are not a luxury, but a necessity! I purchased this gorgeous bouquet at Findley Market, located in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati, OH. The merchant I bought these from, grows these beauties in fields and a greenhouse, and then brings them to market to give us a lift and a smile. Buying tip...go late...flowers are a little picked over but this $8 bunch was marked down to $5. They assemble them, with your favorite colors as you wait and violla a gorgeous bouquet that I adore and it makes me smile.
Findley Market, winds down with the transient vendors around 2 - 3 so don't dilly dally. The outside vendors are my favorite as it's like Christmas. They bring something different every week and it's like a mini vacation going there looking at the latest bounty of the season. Flowers always are offered, and we are getting close to prime peach season. Sitting beside my stunning flowers is a little pot of Rosemary . . . $3.99 and it will grow all winter to enhance your poultry dishes. Fresh cut herbs at Krogers are close to same price but you can grow your own all fall and winter for practically nothing (initial investment and a little water and love). Life is wonderful and so are my lovely flowers and Findley Market.


For more information on Findley Market visit their website: http://www.findleymarket.org/
Chicken Recipe -- So easy and tasty
1 whole free range chicken or 2 Cornish game hens
Stuff with 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Stuff with one whole garlic head (cleaned and peeled)
Add 1/4 lemon
Bake an average chicken for about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours until the temperature reaches 165 degrees. Drippings make a fabulous sauce... I use a little flour, white wine & chicken broth, but you could make a more traditional gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad with vinaigrette.

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