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Does it matter which variety of potatoes you use? Covered or uncovered?

The Red lentil soup recipe I think I got offline and the comments at the end came with it. If you like reading cookbooks I like "the Brilliant Bean" by Sally and Martin Stone. Contents include Basics, Sandwich Spreads, Soups, Sides, Salads Desserts and Baked Goods, has an interesting recipe...

"I really like plain ol' pinto beans with ham hocks." Pintos are our family favorite but mother cooked them in water. I have two pounds simmering now after soaking and rinsing last night. I'll add the hocks and veggies this noon. I'm cooking this for tomorrow and to freeze some. If I could...

This is one of our favorite soups, good enough for guests. Don't overlook the lemon. Red Lentil Soup Adapted from A Beautiful Bowl of Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon cumin 2 carrots, finely chopped...

Black Bean Soup Ingredients * 10 slices bacon, finely chopped * 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups) * 6 garlic cloves, pressed * 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth * 1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes * 2 tablespoons ketchup * 2 teaspoons...

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Hello and welcome to the BYC. I am in Tulsa near 31st and Yale. I have two Barred Plymouth Rocks that keep us in all the eggs we can use but I still plan on adding at least four more hens just for giggles. When you are ready people on the Okie thread will be more than happy to help you find...

Tulsa craigslist has a free gazebo, 8 x 12'. Looks like it would make a fine coop for anyone with a way to haul it.

twindaddy: I sent you a pm re hens.

A new (6:40 pm) CRAIGSLIST add is up for free lumber in Verdigris. Has photos, looks like coop material to me. Any one out that way might take a look.

Welcome. I am in mid-town Tulsa with two Barred Rocks. Have met other friendly poultry keepers from Tulsa. I mostly lurk on here, vicariously enjoying others chicken and garden projects.

RetiredArmyWife asked: How do you keep the wind from tearing the tarps? I bought some shade cloth today hoping the wind wont catch it as easy since it has tiny holes. I made shade cloth sides for a pavilion we use at a Bluegrass festival. I borrowed a friends sewing machine and sewed jute...

KASS, thanks for the cooling laugh

MacG A few sliced olives would add a different texture and taste to it. KASS Thanks for the tip about the Mint Medley tea. Probably a better price than Whole Foods tiny box of dried mint. the mint chutney I used turned out really well. Be cool.

For those of you with an abundance of produce here is a summer favorite of ours. Persian Salad. Cucumbers, remove seeds, dice with skin on. Equal volume of tomatoes, remove seeds and core, dice with skin on. About half the time I will add some diced onion, really like onions. Dressing...