Incubators Anonymous

[LilyD]

Yup that one is available I checked

 

[Rachel'sFlock]

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PS have fresh lavender available (or essential oil) for sniffing, when ur stomach lurches (it will help settle it)...the truth of commercial food is absolutely gut-wrenching.

 

[LilyD]

Rachel'sFlock :

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PS have fresh lavender available (or essential oil) for sniffing, when ur stomach lurches (it will help settle it)...the truth of commercial food is absolutely gut-wrenching.

I agree I have decided never to go back. If I could make my own pasta I would never shop again lol.​

 

[Rachel'sFlock]

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PS have fresh lavender available (or essential oil) for sniffing, when ur stomach lurches (it will help settle it)...the truth of commercial food is absolutely gut-wrenching.

I agree I have decided never to go back. If I could make my own pasta I would never shop again lol.

Oh, honey, u can! I make my own pasta almost always! Because it takes loads of eggs!!!!

 

[Impress]

I got my pasta machine at Ross for $19, and I use my bread machine to make the dough, it's VERY easy, cooks faster, and OMG the flavor is out of this WORLD! Make pasta once and you will be done buying it I promise.

 

[ki4got]

Rachel'sFlock :

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Oh, honey, u can! I make my own pasta almost always! Because it takes loads of eggs!!!!

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ok now, stop putting ideas in my head! we love pasta, eat it quite often actually... now i'm gonna have to look for recipes (share?) and gadgets...​

 

[Cattitude]

I hadn't thought of using my bread machine to make the pasta dough; thanks for the tip!

Well, those empty slots in the incubator were bothering me, so I decided to fill them. 17 eggs went in the 'bator tonight!

 

[LilyD]

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What good ideas I will need to start looking for a pasta machine. I have been put off by the cost of some of the other machines and their costs. I have ordered a pressure cooker so I can can everything and don't need to freeze as much (freezer space is a problem lol) but my son is a pasta fiend. If I could find a decent priced pasta machine I would be set since everything else we eat is grown here or in the state by others we know.

 

[DMRippy]

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I'm allergic to "chickens" according to the allergist! I keep up my meds to manage it. Today is itchy eye day. Loratadine is a sure fix for itchy eyes. Flonase for all days.

I shut off my incubator yesterday.

Looking forward to next spring.

After the allergy tests I was allergic to EVERYTHING but a couple of molds and sweet gum trees! I don't seem to have a problem with chickens ...

 

[Rachel'sFlock]

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What good ideas I will need to start looking for a pasta machine. I have been put off by the cost of some of the other machines and their costs. I have ordered a pressure cooker so I can can everything and don't need to freeze as much (freezer space is a problem lol) but my son is a pasta fiend. If I could find a decent priced pasta machine I would be set since everything else we eat is grown here or in the state by others we know.

The best pasta is cranked by hand, so look for a second-hand one in stainless steel- it will last for life. They clamp onto the edge of a counter or table and then stores anywhere (maybe 6in x 6inch box)
My pasta recipe:

3 cups flour
3 eggs
3 tbsp water and
1 tbsp olive oil
tsp salt

Put flour on the counter (or maybe a large bowl ur first few times)
Make a well in the middle
Mix the wet ingredients and pour slowly into the middle of the well (reserving a bit in case it is a humid day and u don't need it all)
cut together with 2 butter knives or a pasta/pastry cutter
knead the dough until smooth.
cover with cling film and allow to rest for at least half an hour at room temp
when finished resting, you will know because u can poke ur finger into it, and it springs back

cut into 4 pieces and roll the quarters into whatever thickness/shapes you wish. Thinner for spaghetti-types, thicker for chicken soup/tuna cass type noodles

drop into boiling water and cook for about 4 minutes (cooks way faster than dried)

can be hung dry if u don't need a pound of pasta for ur meal or for storage

additions can include cooked spinach, roasted red pepper, garlic, etc...added to the dough.