That is a sort of Seinfeld reference from season four, episode entitled “The Movie,” involving the four trying to meet up to see Rochelle, Rochelle.
“Well, you made a long journey from Milan to Minsk, Rochelle, Rochelle. You never stopped hoping, now you’re in a Pinsk, Rochelle, Rochelle, When the naysayers ‘nay’ you picked up your pace. You said nothing’s going to stop me so get out of my face, I’m having adventures all over the place, Rochelle,e ROCHELLE!” -This was sung by Bette Midler to Kramer.
Alrighty, then.
I have finished planting the herb garden on the patio and I must say it is flourishing. I don’t garden in the ground any longer and find pots are so much easier to handle and care for. Pots can also be brought into the garage after the growing season and some make it to the window sill for winter. Last winter I managed to keep a basil plant alive and that was a first. This year I potted parsley, chives, oregano, dill, sage, lemon grass, lavender, rosemary, thyme and peppermint. I can’t survive in my kitchen without these tasty greens that bring pretty much any dish to the next level. (I killed my chives this spring, don’t ask).
Some herbs should be potted or they will overtake any garden and you may not want that to happen. One of my favorite herbs to plant is mint. Fresh picked mint can be muddled and made into a refreshing iced tisane during the summer months or dried and turned into a warm, soothing tisane during the cold months. (A tisane is simply just herbs, no actual tea).
Mint should definitely be potted. The runners crawl underground and it pops up everywhere if you let it go. Some folks don’t mind this at all because then when the grass is cut and where mint has invaded, the fragrance that wafts up into the air is wonderful.
One of the best things about spring are the scents that come from the blossoms of so many wonderful plants, trees, shrubs and flowers. We have a wild honeysuckle at the beginning of the woods near our patio and when the breezes blow, it stops me in my tracks. It is sweet and light and I’m sure generations of humans have taken notice of this every spring. Fragrance does evoke memories of all of the past springs and summers of my life. Not much is finer in my opinion than the sweetness that is in the air this time of the year.
“Herbs do comfort the weary brain with fragrant smells which yields a certain kind of nourishment.” My favorite quote. I put this quote in my blog at least a few times a year because it holds true for me.
The Stillroom Gift & Tea Shop has a really nice selection of mint teas and mint blends, We have black, herbal, oolong, green and loose teas, tea accessories, diffusers, filters, honey sticks, honey dippers, demi spoons, tea cups and pots. The Stillroom is dotted with antiques and vintage and just interesting odds and ends. The BEST thing about The Stillroom is that it is housed in a fabulous restored old building in the riverside borough of Tarentum along with 27 fabulous vendors.
If you can’t find it in The Stillroom, you will be sure to find your treasure somewhere inside of Diamond Antiques & Gifts. You can buy a basket, fill it with coffee, tea, honey, biscotti, treats, a gift card….the list is endless!
In a word, you can pretty much furnish a fine home and be proud to say your decorative flair was brought to you by the vendors at Diamond Antiques and Gifts. Restored, repurposed, recycled, refurbished, or redesigned, Diamond Antiques and Gifts pretty much has it all.
Our vendors search the Pittsburgh area high and low to find the best in vintage and antique pieces with prices that are affordable to the average home buyer or apartment dweller. We seek, haul, restore, tidy up and haul again to bring together found treasures on two floors of awesome finds!
Located next to Massart’s historic diner, up the street from Seita Jewelers, across the street from Tarentum Station. Look for the black and white striped awning!
Diamond Antiques & Gifts
311 East Sixth Avenue
Tarentum PA
Closed Monday and Tuesday so we can dust and restock.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5
Open Sunday from 12-5
The Stillroom 
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