Today, we are cruising the neighborhood to view the crepe myrtles and a few other flowers. We are catered by Ember Kitchen of Austin, and our entertainment is Glenn Frey.
Menu
Plantain Stack -Buttermilk Pancakes, Plantains, Whipped Cream, Plantain Pecan-Infused Syrup
Churros Toast – Dulce de Leche French Toast, Brioche Bread, Candied Pecan Multi-Grain Crunch, Piloncillo Strawberry Syrup, Fresh Strawberries, Mint
Ember Steak & Eggs – 8 oz Filet Mignon, Enchilada Sauce, Eggs “Your Way”, Black Beans
Chorizo Hash – Ground Chorizo, Diced Red Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Shallots, Beef Fat Potatoes, Egg, Salsa Dona, Hollandaise
Chilaquiles – Red Chile Sauce, Corn Tortilla Chips, Lime Crema, Eggs, Cilantro, Avocado
Wagyu Steak – 10 oz Market Cut, Ember Tortillas, Grilled Fennel & Onions, Salsa Dona
Josper Chicken – Orange and Guajillo Brine, Pollo ala Brasa, Achiote Chimichurri
Josper Burger – 8 oz Akaushi Wagyu, Oaxaca Cheese, Escabeche, Chipotle Aioli, Pork Belly, Brioche Bun
Photo by Dan Antion
Come on. We have commandeered the Windsor Fife and Drum Corps bus.
The Producer’s photo of a gardenia while walking with Twiggy.
Red and purple crepe myrtles.
A while crepe myrtle.
A pink crepe myrtle (R), esperasza (L), baby sage (lower R), and magnolia (background)
Another pink.
A beautiful white.
The sage beside our driveway.
The Producer’s hibiscus (R) and cone flower (L) with vinca in the middle.
Okay, how did she get in here? Shussssh. Let sleeping dogs lie.”
A giant purple crepe myrtle.
A large lilac-colored crepe myrtle.
A beautiful pink crepe myrtle.
Time now to enjoy the music and food. I hope you have a lovely week.
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You neighbourhood is fabulous John.. thanks for sharing it with us. Hugsxxx
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Thanks for coming along. 😄
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such a lot of beautiful crepe myrtles, John. They look like UK lilacs…
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Thank you, Jaye. 😊
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The crepe myrtles are gorgeous! Thanks. (loved the shot of Tempeste sleeping!)
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I couldn’t help myself. She is so good when sleeping. Thanks, Darlene.
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Aren’t they all. LOL!
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Some years ago, the crape myrtle was designated our state shrub, but there was a fuss raised because it’s not a native plant. So, the sage (or Cenizo) was designated our official state native shrub. Compromise can happen!
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Good move, though. I love sage.
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Basking in the blossoms, John. They are so welcome, along with a sleeping doggie. We’ve had a black snoozer here this weekend, with a gimpy back leg, so will have to see her vet when she gets back to the Twin Cities.
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Gimpy legs do need attention for sure. Thanks, Joy
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John, beautiful little excursion this morning. I especially loved the pink Crepe Myrtle. I planted one recently in remembrance of Diane.
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Aw. How nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing. You have some beautiful flowers. We don’t have crepe myrtle here. At least I haven’t seen it. Charlotte always gets two hibiscus. She puts one in the front and one on the deck in the back. We can always see them. We tried the tall ones but they got too big. The bush type work perfectly. She uses the red to attract hummingbirds.
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I love hibiscus blooms. They are so colorful. Thanks, Tom
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It’s so nice for me to see those lovely summer blooms in your neighborhood and the pretty girls resting on Sunday morning, John, and the song by Glenn Frey adds to the enjoyment. Thanks for sharing it all.
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So glad you liked it, Tim. Thanks. 😊
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My pleasure, John. 😊
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😊
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I love your neighborhood photos. They are simply beautiful.
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Thank you, Kymber. 😊
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Such a great variety of crepe myrtles. Pretty post, John. Especially with the sneaking in of Tempeste!
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Thank you, Dale. 😊
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Thank you, Dale. 😄
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We have a lot of crepe myrtles in bloom in our neighborhood, too. Except for ours for some reason, although it’s healthy, How does the sage overwinter? I’d love to have some here, and we a similarly hot, hot in the summer.
The heat dome that has been so awful for the last week is finally dissipating. But temps are still in the low 90s.
The plantain pancakes looks great!
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The sage takes a hit when it frosts. Any long-term cold causes it to retreat back to the roots.
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But it comes back the next year. I’d love to have some here.
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Yes, it does.
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so pretty to see – many of our neighbors have stopped planting flowers or flowering trees, and as a result there is much less color
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That is too bad that they stopped.
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Your crepe myrtles are beautiful! Thank your wife for the gardenia. If only we could smell it!
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I love the smell, too. 😄
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Those are such beautiful flowers, John. I love that first blossom. It’s good seeing the Fife & Drum bus.
I’ll have Ember Steak & Eggs, eggs over medium, please.
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I liked the bus for a change. Eggs coming up.
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Love the sleeping dog and all of the crepe myrtles. They grown in Virginia too,.
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They are pretty but very messy.
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Gorgeous crepe myrtles! I do miss seeing them every day. Why am I not surprised that Tempeste photo bombed your post?
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I think it was me who photo bombed Tempeste. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Gorgeous flowers. Cute puppy too.
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Thanks, Charles. 😊
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I always enjoy your neighborhood excursions, John! The crape myrtles are just gorgeous. It always gives me a thrill when mine begin to bloom.
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Are they blooming now?
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WOW!
Stunning & beautiful flowers, John.
Extra Big compliments on the white flower shot…. the one Twiggy had something to do with.
Honourable mention praise re; the shot of the wonderful brown flower that looks a lot like a dog!
OMG.. gained a pound reading about the Plantain Pancakes.
🥞𝓧 🌸𝓧 🌼𝓧 🥞𝓧
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“Brown flower that looks like a dog.” 🤣X
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Yes… the one with the pet als that reach hither and yon.
I believe it’s true horticultural name is a Horizonitus Caninolai Tempestolae.
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Such a great name. 😄x
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🤔X 🧐X
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What gorgeous Crape Myrtles. I’ve never seen a white one…very cool. And that gardenia was exquisite. I could almost catch a whiff of its fragrance. 😉
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Yes. I love their scent on a summer evening,
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What a feast for the eyes and belly. I could gain 5 lbs happily with that menu!
Yes, “let sleeping dogs lie”.. soooo cute, John❣️
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Thank you, Cindy. I hope you have a super week.
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You’re so welcome, John! Thanks, you as well💕🙏🏼
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Your gorgeous crepe myrtles make me homesick for Texas, John! I understand a certain variety can grow here, and one day, I plan on having at least one again. The gardenia is lovely as well, and I’m impressed at the bus upgrade. Tempeste looks completely relaxed — our dogs have it so good (and probably don’t realize it!) Guess she’s sleeping off the Scary Boom Day ruckus from yesterday!
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We didn’t get much in the way of disturbing noise from fireworks. The dogs were fine with what was going on. 😊
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Such beauty. I love plants, trees and all their beauty.
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it, Jixi.
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😎😎I enjoy great quality so you delivered well.
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Lots of crepe myrtle and other beautiful flowers. You had a pretty good and extensive menu today.
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Thank you, Thomas.
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Stunning photos in such a variety of colors. The Heat is On is a perfect song for the season.
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