Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 3 · column 1 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
Everything is here in this delightful book: the marvelous cream cheese spread, tomato canapes, herb sandwiches and herb punch she served at the annual Herb Fair at Oak Forest; the pungent, heady herb vinegars that turn a simple green salad into a gourmet experience; the soup posy and bouquet garni that gave her soups and stews such character, the chicken pie that’s guaranteed to keep a winter night’s chill at bay; the instructions for her delectable baked bass (although it doesn’t come with the fresh fish she hooked with such ease at the Oak Forest pond), and the fresh fruit desserts that satisfy a sweet tooth without adding dangerously to the daily limit of calories and fats.
But there’s more than recipes. Barbara Scherer’s tribute to her dear friend will evoke smiles, tears and memories for those who knew Mrs. Williamson. She recounts the 8tory of the little girl who, overwhelmed by the green lushness of Oak Forest, whispered to her mother, “Is she really Mother Nature?” She tells of Mrs. Williamson’s painfully shy watchdog, Buttercup, who could tell the difference between stay-at-home clothes and going-out clothes and refused to get
89.1%