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Heather replied to Pao Cagnina's discussion Chickens a few months old in Micro Livestock
"Hi Pao, and welcome to a new fun filled addiction, chicken keeping. If your on the south phoenix side (sorry not sure where your located at) Gordon's Feed & Seed at 7th ave an Broadway is due to get their new shipment in tomorrow. Usually every…"
Apr 19, 2011
grrlscout replied to Heather's discussion Question about Nopal. in Native & Perennial Foods
"You can also dredge the strips in salt for a little while to leach out the sliminess. Then rinse and pat dry before using.
 
My favorite way to prepare them, is to make cactus fries.
 

After removing the slime, I toss them in an egg wash, then…"
Apr 19, 2011
Rachel replied to Heather's discussion Question about Nopal. in Native & Perennial Foods
"I think the boiling part gets rid of most of the sliminess, I'm not sure if you did that with your first two tries or not. I cut them into french fry sized slivers and put them into tacos, burritos, casseroles and with fried eggs and hot sauce...…"
Apr 18, 2011
CindyAZ replied to Heather's discussion Question about Nopal. in Native & Perennial Foods
"Heather,
Nopalitos are a treat in our home.  I agree with Melva, you have to eat them a few times to really enjoy their flavor.  I enjoy eating them in a salad.  You clean them carefully, cut them in strips, boil them in salt water with onions and…"
Apr 18, 2011
Melva Flores replied to Heather's discussion Question about Nopal. in Native & Perennial Foods
"I am so sorry you had such a bad experience with the Nopales. I think it is an aquired taste. Being that I grew up eating nopales here in the southwest, my mother fixed them many ways as they are a good source of greens, fiber, and are believed to…"
Apr 18, 2011
Heather posted a discussion in Native & Perennial Foods
My sweet little Spanish neighbor lady decided to spend the day in her yard, the result, I was given 6 huge Aloe plants and a large shopping bag full of Nopal leaves (the thin young prickly pear pads). She was pleased to tell me to cook them, how…
Apr 18, 2011
Heather replied to Kelly Walentiny's discussion YUCK!!!! in Micro Livestock
"Poor girl. It looks a lot like baby chicks "Poopybutt", (course in one picture it kinda looks like worms >.< but I hope its just the way the picture was taken.)
I am no long time chicken owner, but I have noticed my RIR hen seems to be having more…"
Apr 16, 2011
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