At that time, the front yard was still in the old layout, asymmetrical pattern, and several kinds of flowers and trees were planted. Begonia, peach blossom and apricot blossom in spring, roses in summer, persimmons and red dates in autumn, even in winter, there will be holly trees, which will be highlighted with a bleak look. The original Toona sinensis tree is hidden in the flower pond in front of the front yard, which is very inconspicuous. After the front yard was rebuilt, the green plants in the middle were transplanted to other places, leaving an open space for parking, leaving only one pillar on the north side. At this point, the Toona sinensis tree has grown to the height between the first floor and the second floor.
I thought I was going to say goodbye to these two Chinese Toona trees. My mother was worried for a long time. She was very happy when she saw that she was left behind. When she is free, she looks out of the window. In this way, the crown of Toona sinensis has reached the window on the second floor. The wind is blowing, and it seems to smell of Toona sinensis.
Mother planting Toona sinensis is a kind of guardian love for Toona sinensis trees in her hometown.
In spring, all the flowers in Yuan can't compare with this lush Toona sinensis tree. Toona sinensis sprouts, which is similar to the flowering period of peaches and plums. Germinate at the top of branches or at the intersection of branches. Toona buds in the shop are all one finger long. Tied with thick straw rope, a few dollars each. This is a seasonal delicacy. Mom can't bear to part with it. It takes a long time to reach it.
A few years ago, the tree was low, and a short bamboo pole was tied with a hook made of iron wire, which could reach the tender leaves of Toona sinensis. Later, year after year, the trunk grew straight, far beyond the scope of bamboo poles. Therefore, mother needs to tie several bamboo poles one by one in the windows on the second floor and downstairs, and cooperate with each other to get enough suitable young leaves.
Every time I run up and down, my mother always sweats. Holding a Toona sinensis bud, my mother doesn't want to count it and take it home, but to share it generously or send some to her old neighbors. The rest, we children, will also pay more or less. Only a few of them can go to their parents' table. After all, there are only two trees and the output is extremely limited.
Such a precious Toona sinensis, mom and dad can cook different foods. Clusters of neat, mom can make Toona sinensis fish, slightly scattered, dad can make Toona sinensis scrambled eggs.
Toona sinensis fish is made by first blanching Toona sinensis with boiling water. Controlled drying. Mix flour with eggs, water and salt to make batter. Pick up the batter with chopsticks and it will drip down slowly.
Preheat the electric baking pan, soak the Toona sinensis in the batter, take it out with chopsticks, control it, and then take it up with another pair of chopsticks to squeeze out the excess batter. Add the preheated electric baking pan and bake until golden brown on both sides.
This method not only retains the original fragrance of Toona sinensis, but also increases the crispness of flour and eggs. Especially to the roots of Toona sinensis, it is more chewy. This kind of cake is shaped like a fish, so it is called Toona sinensis.
Father is good at scrambled eggs with Toona sinensis. This is relatively simple. Blanch Toona sinensis with boiling water, dry, wash and cut into pieces. Beat in the eggs, season with salt, mix well, and spread out in the pot until both sides are golden and cooked.
If there are a lot of Toona sinensis, you can blanch it, dry it, seal it with plastic bags, and freeze it to keep the taste.
When eating again, it will be softened at room temperature and made according to the usual process.
This is related to Toona sinensis, which is the smell of spring. These two Chinese Toona trees have brought us a harmonious time to enjoy food in our small family.
Toona sinensis trees are getting stronger and stronger. The neighbor downstairs planted two pepper trees between the two trees. I thought there was enough space to support each other, but there was a tree next to Toona sinensis, which never grew well. My mother found it by accident while walking around the corner. She told me that there were enough buds this year, and it was time to give up one. After every meal, I will take a nap in the sunny bedroom. After chatting with me about my family, my mother went to the window to see the tree that had left. It has sprouted, and the buds are almost long.
Neighbors heard what mom said and even said, it's okay, it's okay, and they won't interfere.
Mother insisted, but neighbors had to agree, agree.
A few days ago, after my mother planted enough Toona sinensis buds, the neighbors moved the tree and distributed it to people in need. Genping belongs to Anping.
Mother leaned against the window, watching and talking, and let the pepper tree grow smoothly. I said, Toona sinensis is fragrant in spring and prickly ash is harvested in autumn. It's really good. Mother nodded and said, unfortunately, Toona sinensis transplantation is not prosperous, otherwise, we will try our best to bring it back to our hometown. Look, that one over there is transplanted, with short branches and leaves, which seems nostalgic.
Listening to my mother's words, I will also have some feelings: sometimes, we all want to sow, but in the city, there is no yard, but there is really no land.
My mother left her hometown 40 years ago and dragged our sisters. For so many years, no matter where I live with my father, I can't forget the old local accent and taste. Maybe for us, this is just the smell of Toona sinensis, but for parents, this is the smell of hometown. Being able to eat it is like coming home.
So, I thought, if there is an opportunity in the future, I will plant some trees in my hometown. Filling the gap in the locust tree fence can also allow the villagers to eat this tender Toona sinensis bud in spring.
Even if we can't catch up with the season when we go back, we can still look at the shade and listen to the stories under the tree when we return home occasionally.