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  • in reply to: How are the 2018 Gardens Progressing? #12633
    RiversideLen
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      I used to do a substantial garden. But over the years I have shrunk it. And in more recent years the area that I used to garden in floods too easily, which wipes out everything. So for about the last 5 years or so, I have been using "self watering" tomato planters. It's a plastic tub that has a plastic divider that separates the soil from the water reservoir, which is designed to soak up the water from the reservoir into the soil. The tub can hold 1 to 2 tomato plants, although it does get crowded with two. I have 2 tubs and do 4 tomatoes and a couple of parsley. The system works pretty good as long as I give frequent fertilizer and some calcium supplement.

      This year I planter one each of Burpee Fourth of July, Mountain Magic, Burpee Big Boy Hybrid and a Health Kick. I planted them 2 weeks ago and they are progressing very nicely.

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      in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of June 3, 2018? #12631
      RiversideLen
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        I made brownies from a box mix. Added a handful of rolled oats to it.

        in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of June 3, 2018? #12630
        RiversideLen
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          Hot dogs (Vienna Beef), burgers on the grill with all the fixings.

          in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of June 3, 2018? #12597
          RiversideLen
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            Yesterday I made whole wheat sandwich buns with sesame seeds.

            in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of June 3, 2018? #12596
            RiversideLen
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              I made pasta sauce today, from canned San Marzano tomatoes, rib bones from a pork roast I made on the grill and meatballs. Came out real good except I need to thicken it with a little tomato paste, which I will do on tomorrow.

              in reply to: What are you Cooking the week of May 27, 2018 #12571
              RiversideLen
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                I made a pork rib roast on the grill today. I intend to use the bones to make pasta sauce.

                in reply to: Friday is National Donut Day #12556
                RiversideLen
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                  No donuts for me today, I'm trying to cut back on sugar for a while.

                  Italian Cook, Amazon has a Microplane Specialty Spice Mill, they have nutmeg shown in the photo, maybe this is what you're looking for.

                  "Effortlessly grinds whole nutmeg and sticks of cinnamon for the most flavorful and aromatic results when cooking and baking
                  Convenient airtight storage in top that keeps spices fresh for years
                  Grinds hard spices like cinnamon and nutmeg........"

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                  in reply to: My Father #12546
                  RiversideLen
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                    My condolences to you and your family, Wonky.

                    in reply to: What are you Cooking the week of May 27, 2018 #12512
                    RiversideLen
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                      I put a pork roast on the grill, gonna have it with a little pasta and broccoli and carrots.

                      in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of May 20, 2018? #12489
                      RiversideLen
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                        My raisin bread didn't come out pretty, but it tastes good.

                        Today I made sandwich buns.

                        in reply to: Happy Birthday to S. Wirth! #12488
                        RiversideLen
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                          Happy Birthday Ms. Wirth, hope you are having a great day!

                          in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of May 20, 2018? #12481
                          RiversideLen
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                            Today I put a bottom round roast on the BBQ, made sure to use a minimal amount of charcoal so it would cook slow. I seasoned it with smoked paprika, some fresh ground pepper and a little salt. It turned out tasty.

                            in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of May 20, 2018? #12458
                            RiversideLen
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                              I'm in the process of making cinnamon oat raisin bread. I haven't made raisin bread in about a year. This time I've added a little rye flour to it. I'm waiting for it to rise now. I just haven't decided what shape it will be, regular loaf, 3 strand braid, basket weave or buns.

                              in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of May 20, 2018? #12450
                              RiversideLen
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                                Tonight I made Chicken-Roni (ground chicken with pasta sauce).

                                in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of May 20, 2018? #12437
                                RiversideLen
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                                  I made a loaf of bread today, 50% whole grain (rye and white whole wheat), did it in a basket weave.

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