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Started this discussion. Last reply by amna mufti Nov 3.

 

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I just put my latest batch of kraut into jars for storage. It fermented, cabbage, juniper berries, and salt, in a crock (actually a food grade 12 quart container) for 3 1/2 weeks when the taste was what I wanted. A few folks who had never tasted h...
on Friday
The cooking shows are entertaining, but that's all. Some of my favorite recipes started with notes handed down from family. They're still as good as ever. James Beard, Joy of cooking, and Professional Chefs Manural are good references. I have over...
November 23
After many years, in various locations, of having small to medium sized gardens I became totally organic about 20 years ago. This was an epiphany after virtually destroying my soil with recommended chemical toxins. Now I have a small urban garden ...
November 5
I have a lot of squirrels they chew on every thing.My dog likes them .I have two cats and they have compromised with each other .They chew on what they get in front lawn ,and cats have the backyard.I am astonished at how they respect each others b...
November 3
I have a lot of squirrels they chew on every thing.My dog likes them .I have two cats and they have compromised with each other .They chew on what they get in front lawn ,and cats have the backyard.I am astonished at how they respect each others b...
November 3
Good luck Sounds like you need it
November 3
david e kelley added a discussion
My opinion. These cute little creatures are a destructive nuisance in an urban setting. While we enjoy watching their antics, and they help exercise our dogs, they will chew on must anything that is not metal. This season they decided to chew off ...
November 3
I cook with rosemary. Rosemary bisquits are special as are other breads, grilled or roasted meats ( throw sprigs directly on the heat source as well as on the meat.) benefit from its flavor and aroma, and I use it in my dry cured bacon rub: 1 T mo...
October 31
I would like this group to focus on kitchen herb gardens, be they culinary or medicinal. What do you grow, what do you use it for, do you make any medicinal products from your herbs?
October 31
That's funny my friend from Korea said that her family uses sea salt and I never heard about adding whey. I've also heard about the tiny shrimp that I've seen at the Korean Markets but she did suggest fish sauce since I already had it. I also made...
October 27
Www.vacuumsealerguide.com is an online book that has been enlightening and useful to me, I think it cost $ 9.95 when I purchased it. You tube- foodsaver has a wealth of useful information about vacuum sealing food and other items. I use a Foodsave...
October 16
What a beautiful harvest, even if it was only through spite. We went from a blistering July to a cool, rainy September. I have not prepared my garden nor planted anything for fall, but the sun will come out and I'll catch up, planting green leafy ...
September 23
These creatures may be aphids, which look somewhat like fleas. They will suck the juices right out of a plant, and are indiscriminate suckers. A strong blast of water will get rid of most of the aphids. Neem oil works well, and the orange oil spra...
September 10
Various garlics, swiss chard, leeks, spinach, kale, lettuce, radishes, turnips, and some different seeds just to see if they will grow. We have first frost about mid November and normally a mild winter. Organic gardening seems to extend the growin...
September 8
İ joined this group as İ wanted more information about kimchi, İ had heard of it and thought it would be interesting to give it a try. İ havent had the time to spend time to read the posts and find out how to, İ read this thread and realised this ...
September 8
I just opened my first jar of this season's pickled okra. Thought I was near Heaven. Okra is easy to grow, has few problems, loves hot weather, is very good for digestion, and great cooked in various ways. Stay natural. Davdi
September 7

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Where do you live and garden?
North Texas, DFW area
How long have you been growing food?
forever!
Dream garden travel destination:
peru
Favorite foods:
all vegetables, especially home tomatoes, beef, pork, chicken, home cured bacon, and home made sausages.

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At 11:53am on July 13, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…
Hi David. Welcome to KGI, and thanks for responding to my breakfast survey. My husband and I are diabetics too. That's why I asked the question. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to use good food. I hope you get to post some pics soon. I know everyone would love to see what you're doing around your home. Nice to meet you, and best gardening wishes!
 
 

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I don't get the food channel, only free TV, so the cooking shows I watch at home are on PBS -- Lidia's Italy, the Scandinavian chefs who cook outdoors, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman cruising through Spain with Gwyneth Paltrow and a Spanish actress...
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Beautiful and creative Gillian. I really like this idea, and the product of this idea!
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Michelle W. Flannery Our pantry provided a Thanksgiving feast for family and friends. And the garden is still giving up tomatoes and peppers by the baskets-full!
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I loved Jamie Oliver's show too. I wish there was a show with his gardener!!! In fact I wrote HGTV (owned by the same people as food network) and told them so. Would like to have the outdoor oven.
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I've found the same happening in my mind too. Always looking at the place veggies or fruit is from in the grocery store, and if it's stuff that can be grown local but is out of season I generally avoid it, or if it's in season I'll get it from the...
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My son always have these kinds of encounters with nature.He takes the caterpillars from the plants where they are exposed to birds and keep them in small boxes,feeds them with leaves,and when they become butterflies frees them in the garden.
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Close encounter with nature !
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Created by Ian Jun 7, 2009 at 7:28pm. Last updated by Ian Jun 8.

Forum Policy

Hi, I'm starting to put together a few guidlines on using the discussion forum on here.

I would be happy to hear any comments you may have.  This is very much a work in progress so plese feel free to ask me to add anything you think is needed.

I don't want to make our community hide bound by rules and regulations but I think that, as the community has grown, some explanation of what is expected is needed.

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Created by Ian May 23, 2009 at 1:55am. Last updated by Ian May 25.

Climate maps

Hi following recent discussion I have put climate maps of the USA, Australia and Europe on here for reference..

 Climate map of the USA

Climate map of Australia

Climate map of Europe

 

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Created by Ian Sep 12, 2008 at 6:20pm. Last updated by Ian Apr 14.

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes

Hi Everyone,  I've started to collect together recipes from various posts on the site and put them all together here.

If you have a recipe you want to add on here, just post it on the site and leave a comment on my page telling me where it is and I'll go and fetch it back here.

They are organised in Contributor Order but I'm open to better suggestions!

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Created by Ian Jun 2, 2008 at 9:54am. Last updated by Ian Apr 13.

US STATES ABBREVIATIONS

 

US STATE ABBREVIATIONS

AK - Alaska               AL - Alabama              AR - Arkansas
AZ - Arizona              CA - California           CO - Colorado
CT - Connecticut          DC - Dist of Columbia *   DE - Delaware
FL - Florida              GA - Georgia              GU

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Created by Ian Jan 27, 2009 at 4:27pm. Last updated by Ian Jan 27.

HOW TO - MAKE COMPOST

Recently there was an excellent discussion about composting. I’ve pulled together all the various comments here. You can also watch KGI's video on composting here.

 

 

KATE’S ADVICE

I used to have a tumbler that we made from a wine-barrel but

1 you have to fill it up all at once

2. it seemed mostly

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Created by Ian May 30, 2008 at 5:29am. Last updated by Roger Jan 15.

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Welcome to Notes.

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Created by Ian May 28, 2008 at 12:10pm. Last updated by Ian May. 30, 2008.

A Note about Notes

I have just written this note so that I can see what we can achieve by using this new feature.

If you read this and have any suggestions then please leave a comment on my page or email me.

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Created by Ian May 28, 2008 at 6:19pm. Last updated by Ian May. 28, 2008.

 

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