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  • in reply to: grass fed beef #13100
    RiversideLen
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      That is interesting. I'm thinking manufactured meat might be more accepted in areas in the world where animal protein is hard to come by and too expensive for the masses.

      in reply to: grass fed beef #13087
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        Occasionally I buy grass fed ground beef. Really can't say I can taste a difference but it is supposed to be healthier. I think I recall reading that grass fed beef is less likely to contain e coli. The higher e coli found in grain fed beef is because cattle evolved eating grass, and the grains are somewhat detrimental to their digestive system which causes it to produce more e coli (don't really know if that is scientifically proved).

        Mike, I can't click your link because when I move my cursor there the box pops up showing who "liked" your post, lol. Even if I approach it from above.

        in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of July 29, 2018? #13077
        RiversideLen
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          I baked some pork chops tonight.

          in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of July 22, 2018? #13044
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            I cooked a chicken on the BBQ yesterday.

            in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of July 15, 2018? #12988
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              I made a round roast, had it with the last of my pasta salad and fresh asparagus.

              in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of July 15, 2018? #12977
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                Tonight I roasted fresh salmon and had it asparagus and pasta salad. Followed by a bit of watermelon. The melon was only fair.

                in reply to: How are the 2018 Gardens Progressing? #12971
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                  Thanks Mike, I think I'm going to double down on the calcium and ease up on the fertilizer. They are growing like weeds right now.

                  The watering is consistent because I keep the water compartment of the tubs filled. At this time of year I fill them at least once a day. The system is designed so the water wicks up into the soil, thus providing a constant source of water as long as the bottom part has water in it. The tubs have a coned plastic divider with holes in it that separates the soil from the water reservoir. You can see the clear plastic door in the tubs, that's where the water is added.

                  Another thing I did this year was to put some dried banana peels in the soil.

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                  in reply to: How are the 2018 Gardens Progressing? #12965
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                    Thank you BakerAunt.

                    Chocomouse, I have 2 tomatoes in each planter although it probably would be better with just one. In the planter on the right, I also have one mint in the front. And I have one parsley in each container but they are not shown.

                    A problem I have had with this arrangement is blossom end rot which I believe is a calcium deficiency. So I use a liquid calcium magnesium supplement and also give it a steady diet of Miracle Grow.

                    I picked my first ripe tomato today, just a small one.

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                    in reply to: How are the 2018 Gardens Progressing? #12957
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                      My tomato plants are getting pretty big. Lots of little fruits on them.

                      Maters‑b

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                        I have some Ryobi battery operated tools including a line trimmer and leaf blower. I get plenty of run time on the line trimmer. The leaf blower goes through the battery pretty fast but I have a several batteries so it works for me. If you have several acres to deal with I think you will need gas powered equipment.

                        in reply to: What are you cooking the week of July 8, 2018? #12952
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                          Strip steaks on the grill today, served with pasta salad.

                          in reply to: What are you cooking the week of July 8, 2018? #12936
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                            Today I made a pasta salad to be served tomorrow, with small penne pasta, grated carrots, chopped celery, red bell pepper, shallots and grape tomatoes.

                            in reply to: Oatmeal Maple bread #12923
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                              I was just going based on the label. I don't know what the process is to make "natural maple flavor" though.

                              mapleflavor

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                              in reply to: Oatmeal Maple bread #12915
                              RiversideLen
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                                Is maple flavor a natural product?
                                "Ingredients: Natural Maple Flavor"
                                It appears so.

                                in reply to: Oatmeal Maple bread #12905
                                RiversideLen
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                                  A quarter cup of maple syrup is only 2 ounces. I have subbed a half cup of maple syrup for all the sugar in Quaker Oats Low Fat Chewy Fruit & Oat Bars and it still doesn't have a pronounced maple flavor. To up the maple flavor, try adding a 1/4 or 1/2 teaspoon maple flavor (available from King Arthur as well as other outlets).

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