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Hi, my name is Cris, and I am ready to admit that I am having problems growing root vegetables… I think one of the hardest things to deal with as an avid gardener is continual failure in the garden (read my How to Recover from a Poor Gardening Season article if you need more encouragement)….
As the weather gets cooler, my obsession with soup grows to ridiculous proportions. I found this Marvelous Mushroom Soup at tastykitchen.com and it was a hit for our household right away. I think I have made this soup 4 times in the last 2 months! That is impressive when you know that each time,…
How to Grow Carrots **Carrots are a popular vegetable in most households. Not only are they loved by most people, they are loaded with nutrients and vitamins, including high levels of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and others. **Not only are carrots a popular food to EAT, they are also a popular food to GROW. **Carrots…
I have not tried this recipe yet, but it sounds interesting: Fettuccine with Marigold Sauce Ingredients: *1.5 cups milk *1 large onion, quartered *4 tbsp. marigold (calendula) petals, fresh or dried *2 large carrots, sliced lengthwise *1 bay leaf *4 oz. butter *3/4 cup all-purpose flour *1.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated *salt and pepper to…
I love soup! Let me know if you like this one… :) Carrot and Chervil Soup Ingredients: *2 oz. butter *2.5 cups carrots, chopped *1/3 cup all-purpose flour *4 cups chicken stock/broth *salt and pepper/seasonings to taste *1/2 cup chopped fresh chervil *garnish: cream or sour cream, fresh sprigs of chervil Directions: 1) Melt the…