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    Chicken,  Container Gardening,  Edible Gardening,  Food For Better Health,  Healthy Eating,  Recipes,  Salads

    Romaine Lettuce Safety Solutions

    December 19, 2019

    Another romaine lettuce issue, this time from Salinas, California...seems like there is one every week? Unfortunately, regarding the most recent E-coli outbreak, the CDC says washing the lettuce will NOT prevent you from getting sick??? I have a solution…GROW YOUR OWN. Lettuce can be grown in containers, shallow beds, or a traditional, in the ground garden. I have been growing mine with seeds I obtained from my local libraries’ seed exchange. Some have grown beautifully…some have not. If you want to grow your own or continue to purchase from your local supermarket, here are a few things you should know. What is Romaine Lettuce? Because it is said to have…

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    Growing and Cooking Onions

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    Growing and cooking onions are treasured around the world for their pungent flavor and versatility in many dishes. Onion Characteristics There are two main classifications of onion – green onions, aka scallions, and dry onions, which are mature onions with a juicy flesh covered with dry, papery skin. There are dozens of dry onion varieties – way too many to go into for this post; however, we will concentrate on the stronger flavored, globe onion, which is what I used for the smothered pork steak recipe below. Globe onions can be yellow, red or white and range from 1-inch diameter, up to 4-inches. Rich in flavor and mildly pungent, these…

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    Growing and Frying Summer Squash

    July 3, 2019

    Summer squash is common in many southern gardens.  It was a staple on my grandma’s kitchen table. Varieties include CROOKNECK, PATTYPAN, and ZUCCHINI; however, I am a lover of summer squash. Summer squash has thin, edible skins and soft seeds.  The tender flesh has a high water content, a mild flavor, and does not require long cooking. It is ideally grilled, steamed, boiled, sauteed, fried, or used in stir-fry recipes. Buying & Using Supermarket Summer Squash When shopping for summer squash look for those which are firm and feel heavy for their size. Small to medium size squash hold the most flavor, no bigger than 8″ long. The yellow skin…

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    Maintaining a Healthy Edible Garden Organically

    June 6, 2019

    Maintaining a Healthy Edible Garden Organically Most of us have our edible garden planted and anxiously await mother nature to do her thing; however, maintenance is an integral part to a healthy edible garden. Many view maintaining a garden as work, but I don’t – and if you are reading this, you probably don’t either. Numerous studies have shown that gardening is good physical and mental exercise. Container gardening is growing in popularity because you can grow practically anything, anywhere. You can control your potted plant’s environment far more easily than you can with plants tucked into the ground; however, my tips are conducive for both container gardening and plot…

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    Usually, this time of year, I am monitoring my garden, watering and looking forward to a June harvest; however, due to breaking a bone in my foot at the end of April, I have been limited on what I can do. My plot garden never was tilled and nothing was planted.   Until recently, it was not even mowed. I am grateful I purchased and planted several tomato plants, some herbs, a pepper plant and some lettuce before I injured myself. Doctors told me, I broke a bone attached to two tendons in my foot; resulting in an extra long time of healing. After four weeks of limited mobility, struggling with…

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