Follow on InstagramTHE CALL WAS OUT WITH A TEXT
I needed to pay my neighbor a visit at Lady Slipper Cove to meet The Ladies. The word was out-the Pink Lady Slippers were in full bloom.
Did you know that Minnesota, in addition to being well known for over 10,000 lakes, also has a hidden treasure, Lady Slippers flowers? The showy pink and white lady slippers (Cypreginae), also known as the moccasin flower, were adopted as the state flower in 1902. Since 1925 this rare wildflower has been protected by state law. It is illegal to pick or uproot the flowers. In Minnesota, they can be found near bogs, swamps, and damp areas. These flowers like acid soil found in and near pine woods; they grow slowly and take up to 16 years to produce their first flowers. They generally bloom in late May and well into June. Since spring has had a slow start, the ladies have arrived late.
In our area, the Yellow Lady Slippers appear before the Pink Lady Slippers.
The lighting was perfect for these photos, even though it was past 5:00. This year's crop was perfect since last year the deer devoured all the blooms quickly. 
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
My husband recently enjoyed a belated birthday celebration. The same neighbor
Joni, who has the lady slippers, is an accomplished baker. She was creative and decorated the cake with his favorite outdoor sport -pickleball. Look closely at the paddles and balls on top. When I asked him to name three of his favorite desserts on Ever Ready, this is what he chose. Check back tomorrow to see what I made.
Buster Bars
Ultimate Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 
Chocolate Brownies with Ganache Icing 
https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2023/05/cosmic-brownies-and-other-sweet-treats.html
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