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USDA Zone 6bAn organic (mostly) gardener shares his thoughts about gardening, nature, food and striving to be self-sufficient.
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Curried Meatballs with Tikka Masala Sauce
The origins of Tikka Masala sauce are in dispute. While popular in many Indian restaurants, it is likely more British in origin than Indian. Chicken Tikka Masala is reportedly more popular in Britain than fish and chips. Regardless of it’s … Continue reading
Wee Bit of ‘Nip
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) is a downright irresistable herb to some cats. To others, it’s just another green thing, with no special appeal. Somewhere around 50-60% of all cats show some kind of reaction to catnip, such as rolling on it, … Continue reading
I Dig Yacon
I like to try new things. Yacon (Polymnia sonchifolius) is an old plant, said to have been eaten by Incan warriors, but it is relatively new to most of us in the USA. Also known as Bolivian sunroot, it has … Continue reading
New Veggies
Now is good time for me to review the performance of some of the new vegetable plants I tried this year, while it’s all still fresh in my mind. Some of the new-for-2009 standouts include Gourmet and Snapper bell peppers … Continue reading
Greek Burgers
In the bygone days of my youth, it was a real treat when Dad took us to the Dubl R Drive-in Restaurant. He had an old Ford Fairlane back then (1959 model I think), and I can still see the carhops … Continue reading
Brains & Brioche
Most Tuesdays I volunteer for a hot lunch program. We serve meals to anyone who cares to stop in, and this year business has been booming. The shelves are also bare at many food pantries, as the economy takes its … Continue reading
Never Say Never
A buddy of mine has spent the last few days in NYC, sightseeing and visiting his son and d-i-l. Today is the day he has been waiting for – he is going to be a spectator at the 40th NYC … Continue reading
