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Jennifer commented on Jana Franzen's blog post 'Below the Line, phase 2'"Since I'm on the once-a-week homemade pizza plan myself (OK, maybe twice a week), I LOVE the idea of a dandelion greens pizza. And I can second Karin that homemade pizza—especially on the grill—is always better with red pepper…"
Karin Bosela commented on Jana Franzen's blog post 'Below the Line, phase 2'"Dandelion greens make a wonderful addition to soups or I sauté them with garlic, olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes then put them on a pizza crust and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan reggiano and bake until the crust is brown and…"
Jana Franzen posted a blog postBelow the Line, phase 2
I am $52 short of my goal, so I am continuing the Below the Line challenge. This week is Australia's week, but I'm keeping to the US $ limit.My tummy's a little made at me right now. What I need are some good ideas on what to do with the dandelions! I've just been using them as salad. Does anyone have another use for them that tastes good?See More
Jennifer commented on Jana Franzen's blog post 'Below the Line'"Now, if I could just get some volunteer arugula and tomatoes, I'd be in business. Love this. Thanks for sharing—and good luck in your challenge!"
Jana Franzen posted a blog postBelow the Line
Below the Line is a 5 day challenge and fundraiser. That link will take you to my profile page. But trying to do it has lead me to notice something:My backyard is kinda awesome, now that I'm using what just kinda grows there all on its own. I've got 3 different kinds of edible flowers, some wild garlic, wild basil, and some volunteer onions. I know they're volunteers, because the weather's been too wonky to plant. There'll be…See More
Jana Franzen posted a status"It's 80 something degrees today. Thursday and Friday, it's supposed to snow."
Jennifer commented on Jana Franzen's status"Oh, Jana. I wish I couldn't empathize—but I can. Stay warm and pour yourself a guilt-free mug of cocoa!"
Jana Franzen posted a status"... or so I thought. Winter came back. *sighs, huddles under blankets*"
Jana Franzen posted a status"There are green things coming up in my house. Must finish getting beds ready!"
Jana Franzen posted a blog postye gods, I found energy
(so I am camped in front of the computer for the weekend!) Then again, the forecast for the weekend reads "hail and tornados", so I'm fine with staying inside.Soooo... I started out with 3 long beds, which, from my prior post, needed the gook raked off. That does not count containers or the raised beds normally used by my kids.Bed #1 contains corn. It's about a half-foot or a little more high. Yes, I did plant ridiculously early. The first week or so of March. It was warm enough...Bed #2 starts…See More
Jana Franzen posted a blog postAnd, naturally....
Got all the gook raked off the beds - yes! I actually did it! Found two little carrots that had somehow survived, and realized the onions I'd left were greening up. (I think I need to separate them).Naturally, now, the wind is pretty much straight from the north, bringing with it clouds of greyness and anticipated snow flurries this evening. Explain why I am tempted to plant stuff anyhows?See More
Cornelia commented on Jana Franzen's blog post 'Entering the fray'"Hi Jana - welcome to the fray! :0 There's nothing like getting out in the dirt, is there? Those loamy, earthy, wormy smells are such a treat in January!"
Jana Franzen posted a blog postEntering the fray
Huh. I just realized I had a blog here! Bad me -I've been a member how long now?So, it's January. I'm contemplating ways, means, and the ever popular "Do I have enough energy for this?" of the plotting out, building up, and prepping of the garden. Being as, for some weird reason, it is 60=something in January, in Kansas, and therefore good weather for doing so. (I am firmly of the belief, incidentally, that there will be a blizzard in July to make up for this.)Probably what I will do this…See More
Jana Franzen commented on Will Atkinson's blog post 'January’s Child'"August? Seeds ordered in August? *blinks* But... but... I just got my seed catalog last week! And probably won't get seeds until March! Then again, with as wonky as the weather is, I may try planting some of the ones I saved from last year…"
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- I can grow weeds! Food is harder.
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- My gardens yearly produce a vast quantity of weeds (sometimes taller than I am), and occasionally some foodstuffs. Awesome gardener, I am not.
I am, however, a decent cook.
And I would have picked "I'm a robot" from the drop-down menu below, but my programming requires frequent chocolate updates.
- Latest greatest meal cooked at home:
- Well... we had a grill party. Deviled eggs, banana pudding (yes, the variety with the vanilla wafers), potato salad, coleslaw (the only bought, not made, item), baked beans (the only thing that came out wrong) and from the grill: pork chops, chicken breasts, hot dogs, hamburgers, peppers, corn, asparagus, and naturally, marshmallows. I may have missed something.
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- Fanfiction, since I have reacquainted myself with most of my Louis L'Amour.
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- I think it is a riding mower across the street. Or possibly one of the machines they are using to fix the sewer line. Not real sure. Oh, it's both, okay.
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- I put up a portable clothesline, and I'm attempting to do another garden. Oh, and we remodeled the front porch a bit to make it a better bedroom for a kid.
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Below the Line, phase 2
I am $52 short of my goal, so I am continuing the Below the Line challenge. This week is Australia's week, but I'm keeping to the US $ limit.
My tummy's a little made at me right now. What I need are some good ideas on what to do with the dandelions! I've just been using them as salad. Does anyone have another use for them that…
ContinuePosted on May 6, 2013 at 5:38pm — 3 Comments
Below the Line
Below the Line is a 5 day challenge and fundraiser. That link will take you to my profile page. But trying to do it has lead me to notice something:
My backyard is kinda awesome, now that I'm using what just kinda grows there all on its own. I've got 3 different kinds of edible flowers, some wild garlic, wild basil, and some volunteer onions. I know they're volunteers, because the weather's been too wonky to…
ContinuePosted on April 30, 2013 at 6:10pm — 1 Comment
ye gods, I found energy
(so I am camped in front of the computer for the weekend!) Then again, the forecast for the weekend reads "hail and tornados", so I'm fine with staying inside.
Soooo... I started out with 3 long beds, which, from my prior post, needed the gook…
ContinuePosted on April 14, 2012 at 11:34am
And, naturally....
Got all the gook raked off the beds - yes! I actually did it! Found two little carrots that had somehow survived, and realized the onions I'd left were greening up. (I think I need to separate them).
Naturally, now, the wind is pretty much straight from the north, bringing with it clouds of greyness and anticipated snow flurries this evening. Explain why I am tempted to plant stuff anyhows?
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 2:25pm
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