Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sunday, last of August dinner

Posted on August 29, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Had some left over chuck roast (1 lb) from an Irish stew we made; used it for a barbecue only dinner. We had already cut the beef into 1 inch cubes; today- salt, pepper, and about a tablespoon of a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Stock

Posted on August 28, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Stocks should be very simple; they are, after all, only a base, and should not dominate the foods in which they are used. We purchase whole chickens quite frequently; if the butcher cuts up the chicken, we use slightly more … Continue reading →

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Growing Basil

Posted on August 26, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Growing basil is very easy. The only trick, after the LAWS bit has been covered (Light, Air, Water, Soil), is to harvest regularly and always clip off the seed pods that appear on the tops. We buy the $2.99 basil … Continue reading →

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Growing Cilantro

Posted on August 26, 2011 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

I have been trying to grow cilantro for years with little success. I find that as soon as it looks healthy, it bolts and all I have is a narrow stock and no usable herb. This year we have had … Continue reading →

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