The new seeds arrived in the mail today, I can't wait to get planting! I'm holding off till the first quarter of the moon to give them a really good start. I bet folks have already got tomato and pepper seeds going but I have learned in my garden that the late frosts will set back all the early seedlings so much so that the late ones catch up.
A bit of distraction is needed so I've got a project on the go to keep me busy. Fingers crossed this dress suits me cos I love the fabric, I've been hoarding it for a couple of years!!!
And one more thing, does anyone eat Jerusalem artichokes? I roasted them the other night, all the kids said "Yuck" and I wouldn't go for them again unless I had no other root veges to choose from. I wondered if anyone out there had a better way of cooking them?
Jerusalem artichokes make quite a nice soup. I haven't made it for a few years but I used to fry a little onion, then add clean sliced artichokes, and stock. When the artichokes are cooked, add some cream and season well.
ReplyDeleteI got my package from Kings Seeds a couple of days ago too! Now I am just waiting for the rain to stop ...
Oooh new seeds...how exciting! I haven't started my capsicums and eggplants yet as I am space restricted...waiting on the last of my beans to finish....so you are not alone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pruning motivation too...my poor sickly cumquat got a big haircut!
thinly sliced then fried in olive oil and sprinkled with salt. i've seen a salad recipe that uses the fried artichokes and salad greens and bacon?
ReplyDeleteFabric and dress pattern look nice. Look forward to seeing it made up.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy them cooked like potatoes and served with a parsley sauce.
ReplyDeletePearl