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Karen Dawson replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Preserving Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)? in Growing Gourmet
"Have you thought of drying them? that seems to be the trad. method for potatoes."
Oct 15, 2013
Karen Dawson left a comment for Joseph McClellan
"Hi Joseph!"
Aug 23, 2013
Karen Dawson replied to Marilyn Stevens's discussion Six Happy Hens Need a New Home in Micro Livestock
"I'm interested in the coop once you get a picture. I get posts to my inbox in my email.
Sounds like an exciting move!

Even if you sell the coop elsewhere, please post pics-I work for a furniture mfg and regularly have dresser drawer fronts in lg…"
Aug 16, 2013
Karen Dawson replied to MaryMcP's discussion Pesto Recipe in Growing Gourmet
"Try substituting walnut for pine nuts-it tastes better and is less expensive :). But Don't skimp on the quality of the parmesan.

I make mine in large batches in the blender and freeze it in ziplocks. Freeze in small bags, and you'll have pesto all…"
Jul 20, 2013
Karen Dawson replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion A fun recipe using cauliflower in Growing Gourmet
"Thanks!  My husband likes using cauliflower as a sub for carbs - and this doesn't have much bread in it.  You could use this instead of toast for breakfast even. :)

I will probably end up putting paprika and garlic in it though along with some…"
May 8, 2013
Karen Dawson replied to Matthew Mullins's discussion New to backyard livestock... in Micro Livestock
"Ditto on the gardens. Mine REALLY liked my 4 Swiss Chard plants one year. Problem solved by Borrowimg a post driver for an afternoon and installing a "chicken run" and clipping wing feathers. . Fairly easy job less than $50. We also a acoop then…"
Mar 20, 2013
Karen Dawson replied to Matthew Mullins's discussion New to backyard livestock... in Micro Livestock
"What city do you live in? Some citys zoning excludes chickens."
Mar 19, 2013
Karen Dawson left a comment for Tamara Klein
"Hi Tamara!  Are you the Tamara I met at Jim's concert this weekend?  Karen"
Mar 3, 2013
Leanne replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"Does the cutting celery have a celery-like taste?  I'd be interested in knowing where you got your seeds, and where you have it planted -- we eat a lot of celery, and it would be fun to try to grow a reasonable facsimile.  I have crappy luck with…"
Dec 8, 2011
Karis replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"What is native onion? Green onions are something I have never had much luck with, but would be super useful if I could make them work.
I plant french tarragon under my tomato plants and it thrives...hasn't seen any frost damage so far.
A new herb I…"
Dec 8, 2011
Linda Enger replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"tried drying it and it did not have any of the flavor of Penzeys' or Trader Joes.... and then I harvested lots more to get it out of the way and waiting to see how it tastes"
Nov 12, 2011
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"Hi Karen, and Linda,
 
It is true that Oregano tastes better to most folks when it is dried as opposed to fresh.  The important issue is to find what most people think of as the "real" oregano - Greek  Origanum vulgare hirtum - there are more than a…"
Nov 12, 2011
Karen Dawson replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"Linda - I've heard that Oregano is one of those herbs that drying intensifies the flavors.  Have you tried drying yours?
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Nov 11, 2011
Catherine, The Herb Lady replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"Hi Linda,
 
You can go ahead and try the seeds now - some - save some and try again in Feb/Mar - soak overnight.  Lavender, rosemary etc can all take a really long time to germinate.  In fact you might want to soak for several days, changing the…"
Nov 11, 2011
Linda Enger replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"just read your comment about Lavender best to grow from plant... well I had just bought packet of seeds... any suggestions for NOv? I would love to get this going but usually have bought plants and they die in summer"
Nov 11, 2011
Linda Enger replied to Karen Dawson's discussion herbs in your garden? in Growing Gourmet
"Saul,until you can grow your own.. Penzeys sells wonderful French Tarragon. I have never been big user of Tarragon... until I bought theirs! RE oregano... I have great luck growing ORegano- PErry MOrse- organic seeds..but boring taste"
Nov 11, 2011
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