ABOUT DECEMBER...

Famous American poet, Joyce Kilmer, was born on this day in 1886. He is best remembered for his poem, "Trees"

TREES...

I think that I shall never see

A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest

Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,

And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear

A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;

Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,

But only God can make a tree.

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LEMON ASPARAGUS & PASTA...

1 to 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices

1 pound bow-tie pasta

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3/4 cup cream

zest of 2 or 3 lemons

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon salt

Finely chopped fresh parsley

Parmesan cheese

Prep...

Steam asparagus for 3 minutes & drain

Prepare pasta according to directions on package

Heat cream & butter until melted then stir in lemon.

Add asparagus & pasta to sauce & heat to serving temperature.
Sprinkle with parsley & parmesan and serve.

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December Flower - Narcissus

December Birthstone - Turquoise