When lovely spring approaches there is a small part of me that mourns the loss of winter. The coldest months have never been a burden for me. I love wrapping up in cozy layers, feeling wind whip at my skirts and seeing whispy swirls when breathing out. When it snows, New York City’s Central Park becomes a timeless wonderland. A fluffy blanket of snow covers the modernity of the park, making me feel as if I could be in a bygone era. Or, in a mystical land. Perhaps even in the middle of a beloved book…visiting the realm of Narnia.
I was first introduced to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis as a young child. The magical story delighted me. I wanted it to be real. Most of the rooms in my childhood home had built in closets, but there was one wardrobe. My brother and I would eye it, walk away and wonder. One day we opened its doors, joined hands and stepped inside. We pushed past hangers full of pants, dresses and shirts hoping to step into an enchanted land. Alas, no Narnia, only the wooden back panel.
What would my brother and I have done if we had emerged into another world? If Jadis, the White Witch, had been lurking in the snow banks would we have accepted a treat from her? Undoubtably I’d have been in awe. I certainly wouldn’t have condoned her villainous behavior, but I most definitely would’ve applauded her outfit.
I wonder if she would approve of my fruit and flora party ice cubes. Trapping spring in ice seems like something to which she’d tip her frosty crown!
Hope you like my Ice Garden Cubes. They are pretty easy to create (just make sure you only use edible flowers) and fun to look at!
Ingredients
Raspberries
Strawberries
Kiwi
Mango
Muscat Grapes
Blueberries
Pink Lemon
Lime
Blood orange
Rosebud tea
Thyme
Rosemary
Mint
First wash, cut and prepare all the ingredients. I have listed above everything used in this photograph, but you can use what you like. Then arrange the ingredients in two ice cube trays, mixing them up so you will have a variety of different types of cubes. Lastly, pour water into the trays. Place in the freezer until frozen.
To serve, place a few cubes in a glass. Now pour water over them. As they melt, the water will take on the flavor of the ingredients in each cube!
(The fruit without rinds can be eaten after it is no longer frozen)
