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Searching for eggplant
from socalgardengal on 02/25/2015 06:03 PMHi everyone,
I'm looking for some eggplant seed for my mother. She LOVES eggplant but has never grown her own. I don't have any cause I don't like it. Maybe I should try it again. Been since I was little :)
I have lots to trade... way more than listed on my trade list. No flowers though. We are in a drought so I like to be rewarded with edibles for the water use :)
Looking for these or any suggestions....
Casper
Pingtung Long
Thai Green
Udumalapet
Listada de Gandia
Rosa Bianca
Round Mauve
Thank you so much ~Christine
ReplyRe: What Tomatoes are you growing this year
from socalgardengal on 02/25/2015 03:19 AMI've heard nothing but Rave reviews for Sungold so I have to try it. Thanks for the suggestion zackey!
Re: Sweet potato recipes needed
from socalgardengal on 02/25/2015 03:07 AMI should also add that in any of these recipes you can microwave the potatoes to save time. Just poke holes in them so they don't explode :)
Re: Sweet potato recipes needed
from socalgardengal on 02/25/2015 03:04 AM* LOADED SWEET POTATO SKINS* makes 8 skins (can be doubled or tripled)
4 medium sweet potatoes
1Tbsp oil
1/4 C milk
1/4 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
1 C shredded cheese, any you like
4 bacon strips cooked til crispy and crumbled
Sour Cream and Chives for serving
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400° Clean and pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake until tender. 40-60 mins. Let cool slightly . Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Reduce oven temperature to 375° Scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a thin layer inside the potato skin. Place the skins back on baking sheet face up. Drizzle with oil and bake 10 mins. Meanwhile, mash the potato flesh with the milk,salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. After 10 mins, remove skins from oven. Fill each skin with equal amounts of mashed sweet potato. Top with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 mins. Remove from oven, top with crumbled bacon bits, sour cream and chives if desired.
Stores in fridge for up to 3 days. *Use regular milk or half and half for best results*
This recipe is a bit of work but so worth it!
Re: Sweet potato recipes needed
from socalgardengal on 02/25/2015 01:05 AM*SWEET POTATO CLOUDS* Serves 4
2 large sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp + 1/2 cup flour divided use
1 tspn salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 C oil for frying
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350° Scrub potatoes real good.Place in oven and bake for 45-55 mins til tender. Remove skin. Grate potatoes using a large hole grater. Place in large bowl. Mix in 2 Tbsp of flour, salt,garlic powder and cinnamon. Place the 1/2 cup of flour in a shallow bowl. Roll 1 Tbsp of potato mixture into 1 inch logs. Roll in flour. Coat well. Heat oil to 350°. Place logs in hot oil, frying about a min per side til golden. Remove and drain grease on paper towel. Enjoy.
Re: Sweet potato recipes needed
from socalgardengal on 02/24/2015 11:33 PM*SWEET POTATO BALLS* Serves 4-6
4 large sweet potatoes ,scrubed clean
2/3 C Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Orange Juice
1 tsp Orange Zest
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
2 C Shredded Coconut
1/2 C Sugar
1tsp.Cinnamon
Bag of large marshmallows
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350° Bake potatoes til tender, about 45-60 mins. Let cool to touch. Peel and mash the potatoes. Put in large bowl with the brown sugar, orange juice,orange zest and nutmeg. Mix well. In another medium bowl, toss coconut with the sugar and cinnamon. Press mashed potatoes around 1 large mashmallow so that marshmallow is completely covered, making a 2-3 inch ball. Roll in the coconut mixture. Place on greased baking sheet for 15-20 mins. Watch carefully so the marshmallows don't burst out of potato. Sweet but really good .
I have more I will post later :)
Re: GROWING PEANUTS
from socalgardengal on 02/24/2015 11:15 PMThank you Kathy for posting your growing info. It will help alot. I was going to try in Rubbermaid totes, but the laundry basket idea is great for the drainage. Do you put like some sort of weed barrier or cloth before the sand/soil mix? Do you have to stake the plants or just let them do their own thing?
Re: Fried Granny Smith Apples
from socalgardengal on 02/24/2015 08:38 PMSounds like I need to buy some ice cream. Yummy :)
What Tomatoes are you growing this year
from socalgardengal on 02/23/2015 10:42 PMThis year I'm growing :
Daniel Burson
Carbon
Berkley Tie Dye
Striped Roman
San Diego
Amish Paste
Polish Linguisa
Vinson Watts
Chocolate Cherry
Delicious
I'm probably going to start a few more this week. Looking for a decent cherry that is not huge. Any recommendations?
Libby's Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
from socalgardengal on 02/23/2015 09:43 PMThis recipe is insanely delicious! I made it for the holidays but who says it's only for the holidays. Recipe makes 2 standard loaf pans but I did mini bundt pans and it made 7-8 minis. To die for!!!
*LIBBY'S PUMPKIN CRANBERRY BREAD*
3 C all purpose flour
1Tbsp + 2tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 C sugar
1 can(15oz.) pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 C veg oil
1/2 C orange juice
1 C cranberries fresh or frozen
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350° Grease 2 standard loaf pans or whatever you are using.
Combine in large bowl, the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Mix to combine. In separate bowl combine the sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil and orange juice. Mix well. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just blended. Fold in cranberries.
Bake loaf pans for about 50-60 mins until toothpick comes out clean
For mini loaves bake40-55 mins til center comes out clean with toothpick. Let cool 10 mins then turn out onto cooling rack. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar or make a glaze. YUM!