Naomi, firstly the orchid will thrive blooming for a few months with warmth and humidity~what a lovely gesture of Tashi's friend.
The potato/yogurt dish you composed reminded me the late great Gourmet magazine we had here in the States. They had an issue (circa 2005) titled: Brown is Beautiful. They showcased and reminded readers the importance of browning: mallard reaction (seared meat), bien cuit (well-cooked) pie crust/bread, and the many other marvelous and delicious things we get from brown food !
Thank-you! It felt like a gift, this little mild weather spell. And tucking those cloves under the chilly dirt, well, perhaps I should have muttered a spell!
All very good news, especially the potatoes. But I'm curious about your garlic--I've never thought to soak the bulbs (cloves, I mean) before planting them. Do you do that with daffodil bulbs as well?
Apart from garlic (tucked into the soft ground back in early November), I'm about to give up vegetable planting as my shady yard doesn't do a lot for ripeness (which, as we know, is all). My friend Alice says she can't garden any longer but the golden rod that has invaded her former space is gorgeous enough. I like that attitude! Bon voyage, mon amie!
Thanks Nancy. I'm pretty erratic about all these things. Mother Nature does seem very resilient. But having kept the garlic waiting, I thought the skin on it might have dried a little and toughened. I was kind of placating the gods when I did that quick lukewarm water soak!. We'll see. Big thanks for the travel wishes... And love.
Thank you Naomi, that was a nice suggestion for using up the sprout surplus I have here! Enjoy your trip. x
Thank-you!☀️☀️☀️
Naomi, firstly the orchid will thrive blooming for a few months with warmth and humidity~what a lovely gesture of Tashi's friend.
The potato/yogurt dish you composed reminded me the late great Gourmet magazine we had here in the States. They had an issue (circa 2005) titled: Brown is Beautiful. They showcased and reminded readers the importance of browning: mallard reaction (seared meat), bien cuit (well-cooked) pie crust/bread, and the many other marvelous and delicious things we get from brown food !
Safe journey to Thailand 🇹🇭
Thank-you!!!
Yay on the garlic planting! Now you just let it work its magic.
I hope you have a wonderful trip to Chiang Mai. ❤️
Thank-you! It felt like a gift, this little mild weather spell. And tucking those cloves under the chilly dirt, well, perhaps I should have muttered a spell!
All very good news, especially the potatoes. But I'm curious about your garlic--I've never thought to soak the bulbs (cloves, I mean) before planting them. Do you do that with daffodil bulbs as well?
Apart from garlic (tucked into the soft ground back in early November), I'm about to give up vegetable planting as my shady yard doesn't do a lot for ripeness (which, as we know, is all). My friend Alice says she can't garden any longer but the golden rod that has invaded her former space is gorgeous enough. I like that attitude! Bon voyage, mon amie!
Thanks Nancy. I'm pretty erratic about all these things. Mother Nature does seem very resilient. But having kept the garlic waiting, I thought the skin on it might have dried a little and toughened. I was kind of placating the gods when I did that quick lukewarm water soak!. We'll see. Big thanks for the travel wishes... And love.
Safe travels and have a wonderful journey and visit to Chiang Mai.