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Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Home Made Bacon - No nitrates or nitrates - really! in Growing Gourmet
"Catherine, thanks for sharing this. I too have wanted to do this along with corning beef and the video makes it look very uncomplicated and do-able.  I've bought pork from The Meat Shop in downtown Phoenix and highly recommend it. Local and very…"
Jun 21, 2014
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Got Lemons? Make Lemon Catsup in Growing Gourmet
"It does sound really good, we like roasted brussel sprouts and asparagus with lemon and would be nice with fish too, thanks for sharing."
Mar 3, 2014
Judy replied to Grace Marie Newton's discussion Broccoli Stalk Recipes in Growing Gourmet
"I first thought of olive oil but a more neutral tasting one would probably be better. Maybe toss the panko in sunflower oil, that's what I have on hand most of the time. "
Jan 14, 2014
Judy replied to Grace Marie Newton's discussion Broccoli Stalk Recipes in Growing Gourmet
"Grace, thanks for the links. The recipes are interesting and will definitely try the broccoli chips, I think some grated parmesan cheese added to the panko  would be nice too. I've always just peeled the stems and cooked them with the florets but…"
Jan 14, 2014
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Kombucha lovers - a new use for the SCOBY in Growing Gourmet
"The kombucha sounds very interesting but I haven't gotten into that area yet. I do kefir though which I really enjoy.

My mother used to make vinegar  pies and was a childhood favorite. I don't have her exact recipe but did find one several years…"
Nov 8, 2013
Judy left a comment for Peggy Sorensen
"Hi Peggy, good to meet you yesterday on the silly mtn walk, very enjoyable and informative. Your photos are great!
Judy"
Nov 4, 2013
Judy replied to grrlscout's discussion Banana yucca gnocchi in Growing Gourmet
"Now that's certainly a dish you won't see every day! Sounds and looks wonderful. As a native Arizonan I should have known about this fruit but it is a new one to me and should be a local standby. Apparently it grows in higher elevations but curious…"
Oct 29, 2013
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Pasta Sauce, Eggplant and . . . Pumpkin in Growing Gourmet
"Thanks Catherine, I'll add Casper to my ever lengthening list.  Maybe you'll have some more at the farmers mkt. Sat?"
Oct 14, 2013
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Pasta Sauce, Eggplant and . . . Pumpkin in Growing Gourmet
"Catherine, thanks for the recipe, I do have quite a few eggplants coming on again and will definitely give this a try, sounds very good. I'm thinking maybe butternut squash would be good too, I have plenty of that to find a use for. I do keep canned…"
Oct 13, 2013
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Herb or Green Soups in Growing Gourmet
"I'm so glad soup weather is here and will definitely be trying these. Thanks for sharing!"
Oct 9, 2013
Judy replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Yogurt-Straining with a coffee filter and other uses for the filter in Growing Gourmet
"Catherine, thanks for the great tips. I've been straining yogurt for years and usually use paper coffee filters but will try your method now. I knew there had to be a use for that mesh basket!  And thanks for the fruit liquor reminder, I've wanted…"
Oct 3, 2013
Judy replied to grrlscout's discussion Fermented food and drinks in Growing Gourmet
"Thank you!"
Sep 12, 2013
Judy replied to grrlscout's discussion Fermented food and drinks in Growing Gourmet
"grrlscout, after the initial week of fermenting do you refrigerate them after switching to the flavored brine?
Thanks for the great information, I'm still a little nervous about this process. I'd like to try fermenting okra, I've done refrigerator…"
Sep 12, 2013
Judy replied to Bethany's discussion How to ripen lemons off the tree? in Growing Gourmet
"I have no experience ripening green lemons but did find this link that might be helpful: Good luck with them.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/citrus/msg1019385912768.html "
Aug 28, 2013
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