Bring me back a vegetable!

Right. So, this came up one day with huge leaves like those on honeydews and then quite suddenly sprouted these gorgeous bright pink flowers that just keep on coming! There must be 15 of them on the stalk now.
I don't remember planting anything this fabulous and I can only surmise it's the black skinned watermelon that may have volunteered itself this year. Hurrah!
"Oh, Edmund: then this is it. Have you got clean underwear, and don't eat foreign food and watch out for strange men and discover me a country and bring me back a vegetable and… oh, everything." Queenie. Blackadder II

Cabbage Roll!!!!!!!!

I've been scolded by a number of you for my prolonged absence.
A-polo-gies. There is no excuse. But I've been busy cooking...
Let's start with an ode to the Schmenge Brothers' Cabbage Rolls. Mine are Vegetarian, obviously. Delish farmer's market cabbage all rolled up tight and plated. I can't stand how cute these babies are!A little ground soy, rice, tomato sauce, peas, herbs, love and dedication and soon you have yumminess in your own home.
For me, this is seventies food, family food, mom food. Thanks for that, mom.