“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.”
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.”
William Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
I can’t believe I’m quoting Shakespeare . . . but hey, it’s the middle of summer . . .
Thyme Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Fresh ground pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
Combine ingredients in jar and shake well. Let stand over night in fridge. Pour over salad.
it is really pretty!
Beautiful photos…
MaryAnn
Such pretty photos!
Beautiful shots.
I love the way you have combine the thyme with the book, wonderful composition.
Very, very pretty!
Barb, I have all of the ingredients to this dressing and I even have lettuce!! I’m going to make this tomorrow.
Love, love your photos. Amazing. :)
Lovely photos!
I love these! And such a creative way to display the thyme!
Beautifully done!
Beautiful post! Love the quote, recipe and Photos and how you tied it all together. Thanks for visiting my mushroom tour as well:)
Very pretty!
Beautiful photos! I love the contrast of the purple against the pages. :) Thanks for joining us for Still Life Standouts!