I didn’t want to have a whole blueberry pie on hand, since we were traveling over the weekend, so I decided to pull out the mini Le Creuset’s and do individual pies! These turned out pretty good, and just the right size for a little treat. I also used plenty of chopped lemon verbena from one of the plants on my patio.
I spent all last summer searching for verbena, the best I could do was lemon balm (which is now growing out of control). This spring I lucked out and found a great nursery with lots of interesting herbs. Now my patio is full of (among other things) stevia, verbena, 4 different types of basil. So far, everything has been doing well, we’ll see how they fare in late summer heat. My cherry tomato plants in pots are already starting to protest!
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14 comments:
So glad that your garden is doing well. The heat is taking a toll on mine. Your pic is beautiful!
Individual pies are a great idea. Our herbs are out of control, too. Especially the basil.
I lust after mini Le Creusets - you're so lucky! My herbs all died from the heat :(
Nice photo--and the verbena sounds like a terrific addition!
Adorable pies and I am jealous of your garden!
i am thiking of expanding our herb garden by keeping pots - yours sound to be doing great - and that pie looks beautiful. really - nice job.
Your pies look so cute and your pictures are really pretty. I wish I grew some fresh herbs.
I bought my verbena in spring, when I thought my first one didn't suvive. But I think lemon balm is a great substitute.
Great looking minis
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
What a beautiful shot of the berries against the green of the verbena. And your garden so full of great things.
Ooh, I'm envious of your fresh herbs. That photo is stunning!
Shari@Whisk: a food blog
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! That's all I can say! Fantastic job!
I'm so curious as to how the lemon balm tasted in the pies, I bet it was delicious!
Cute little pies!
Your pictures are fabulous! Glad to hear your garden is doing so good.
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