What did you do in the garden today?

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

I have no problems with my Troy Bilt equipment @LifeSimpleAndSweet I have a garden tractor and a snowblower. They are very user friendly and reliable.

 

[Acre4Me]

Making fried rice is not all that difficult. The first thing you need is to plan ahead. Use leftover rice or make it early in the day so it has time to cool and dry. Prep everything you want to add into the rice. Stir fry the protein including the egg. If you are not using a wok where you can put the cooked protein on the side, then remove to a dish. Quickly stir fry the vegetables, don’t overcook. I would not cook the peas at this time because they cook quickly. After the other ingredients are cooked, add the rice and the seasonings and stir fry and try to let some of the rice get a little crunchy. After you get the rice where you like it add the other ingredients to warm it up. I hope this helps. I make fried rice a lot and it’s a great way to use up leftovers. You don’t need a wok, a decent sauté pan works just fine. Also, never use black pepper. Use white pepper instead. A word of caution on the plethora of recipes available on the internet. Many of the recipes I have come across are frequently missing an ingredient or the measurements are way off. Experienced cooks can easily pick up on these things. But they can be confusing for those with less knowledge. I’m not an expert but have been cooking since I was 10 years old, so I guess that’s 61 years of experience.

I was going to give same advice! Yes, rice needs to cook and cook before using in fried rice. And, yes, just because it’s on the internet does not mean it’s accurate or good.

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

Have you tried Chawanmushi before? I have recently been eating it for breakfast daily, but I don't make it the traditional way. I use a TBS of this instant soup base to 2/3 cup of water and 2 eggs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKWDY34...colid=MLWA33UJI8DX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I add 1/4 tsp salt and I only put a TBS of minced lunch and meat with a TBS of minced shitake mushrooms in two small ceramic bowls.

Thank you! Is that a common dish in Hawaii?

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

I have no problems with my Troy Bilt equipment @LifeSimpleAndSweet I have a garden tractor and a snowblower. They are very user friendly and reliable.

That's really good to know!

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

@LifeSimpleAndSweet, where are you located? You can put that in your profile, and it will be there. (Just your state is fine.) Climate matters so much in gardening.

@CNJ talks about his cool Hawaii projects, and I can only admire them from here in Michigan.

I'm in NE Tennessee now, for 25 years. I can hardly believe it.

I'll see about adding it. Thank you!

I don't see where to do that...

 

[CNJ]

Thank you! Is that a common dish in Hawaii?

I can buy the Sanukiya Udon Soup base at my local super market. I think its the best tasting brand out of many to choose from. Its better and easier than making my own soup base.

If you haven't tasted Chawanmushi, this is something you must try. It's truly a gift to mankind.

I think God created different races, so we can enjoy different type of foods.

Its common to the Japanese ethnic group, but not so common to other races in Hawaii. However, whoever tries it will be blown away.

 

[BReeder!]

Seems that it has many medicinal uses & is edible. They say rub it on a bug bite or pick it when small & use it as a spice. I also read if you harvest when it’s older you must cook it really well as it contains cyanide. Lol, I’d probably skip eating it & try it on a bug bite instead.

Cooking doesn't remove cyanide to my knowledge, unless you are repeated boiling and refreshing the water each time - which doesn't sound like a good way to prepare any leafy green...

 

[BReeder!]

I got a Solo smokeless firepit today - good excuse to clean up a little bit of sticks and hard debris and start a fire.

I also picked up some 30% vinegar today - plenty strong enough to kill weeds in the garden pathways. Not cheap stuff at ~$25 for 1 gallon. I may some it to 20% to get 1.5 gallons to spray. I feel better about this than other chemicals. A little vinegar getting into the garden beds might damage a plant, but it's not going to poison the family.

 

[WthrLady]

add dawn dish soap and a salt
it really does the trick!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I'm in NE Tennessee now, for 25 years. I can hardly believe it.

I'll see about adding it. Thank you!

I don't see where to do that...

Details page of your profile.