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Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

Such a glorious pastel/ delightful!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thank you, Ellen!

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

The electric blue of that hydrangea and the vivid pink of the peonies are just spellbinding! Despite your protestations, you seem like a skilled gardener to me, Vicki! At least it seems to give you pleasure and inspires lovely paintings and photography. I’ve never heard of a potato salad with mussels—it does sound perfect for summer.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks so much, Ruth!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

You and Elizabeth are relocation experts! Please come to my backyard STAT!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Ha! We'll see how things look in about a month.

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Amy Allen's avatar

Your peonies are gorgeous! I love it that you have flowers from your grandmother's garden.

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Amy.

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janet astore's avatar

I had no idea you were such a gardener.....as usual, you inspire me. I have never had this salad nor even heard of it.....not sure it falls under the simple, plain food I was raised on ...it feels elegant...Thanks as always for your culinary knowledge and simple directions....sounds easy

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Vicki Smith's avatar

It is an easy recipe. I am a mediocre gardener at best! Things always look better at this time of year

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Sally Showalter's avatar

Your yard looks deeply green and beautiful. Salvage is beauty. Thank you Vicki!

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Vicki Smith's avatar

Thanks, Sally!

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Angela Romolo's avatar

Can’t wait to try it. Michael loves mussels

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Jolene Handy's avatar

The colors of the pastel! 💜

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