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jglass Do you have a balcany that you could grow some in a pot?

Spryte, I know your joy. I got my wide mout jar sealer and mason jars last week and reordered my pantry. After a couple of muffs it went beautifully! Have fun!!!

I heard Cat Cora talk about adding a handful of fresh spinach to a blender when making smoothies. She felt it added nutrition and did not negatively affect the taste. I found this recipe from her online. Haven't tried it. But, I have put spinach in a smoothie with OJ, strawberries and frozen...

We're having chicken salad sandwiches. And, I"m making turkey stock and then roasted vegetable stock. Then, I'll lay out my menu for the week.

Amber - Too cool!

There is actually a chocolate mint plant and a lot of other mints too! Here is a site that may be helpful to you. Actually it probably has more information than you want. http://http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/mint.htm I think you will find that rosemary from seed will be quite difficult...

Great. I am really enjoying using the FoodSaver. It will save money too I think. Thanks.

Actually, I want to just keep them from sprouting for a while. Not long term storage. Just a bit longer than I usually keep any onions. So, I'm not interested in canning - just a longer short term.

Is it ok to seal pearl onions in a mason jar for pantry storage?

I started having an herb garden when my daughters were very young. Probably in the neighborhood of 70-80 different varieties. Some were for cooking, but most were simply because they were pretty, smelled wonderful and the easiest things in the world to grow. Having had an accident three...

That sounds spectacular. How much garlic to potatoes? Have you ever seen a recipe for horseradish mashed potatoes? I had that once in a restaurant in one of the big casinos. It was topped with salmon filet and was outstanding.

Well, I'm excited to say i went to Tuesday Morning and found several models of FoodSavers. I bought one - they were all priced the same and appeared to be basically the same-I got V1205. Will be heading to Sam's for our monthly bulk trip and will be using to separate meat, poultry, etc.My...

Thanks for the new ideas. YT, I'm curious about the electric kettle. Why do you prefer an electric. Caine, it looks like Alton Brown's suggestions are much in line with what everyone has been suggesting. I think for her it will be a good choice to invest a bit more in the essentials. She...

OK. Here we are now. 8" cast iron skillet, 12 " cast iron skillet - they are as smooth as silk - 2nd hand, 2.5 sauce pan, 5 qt cast iron cast iron dutch oven, non stick skillet, 1 qt "try me AC pan" (I can't beleive how much I use this little pan ( a gift ). I thank you so much and we are...

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