Monthly Archives: May 2014

Good Weekend Stew 5/26/14

Posted on May 27, 2014 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

I made the boneless short rib recipe I have been working on for the last year, and it is really coming together. The tricks seem to be a light flour dredge for each rib, after seasoning, and including one allspice … Continue reading →

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Monday Night Pork Chops and Rice 5/19/14

Posted on May 20, 2014 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Last night we made the Skillet Pork Chops from our recipe here; In fact, we updated the recipe during last night’s cooking: I changed the garlic cook time, and decided it is best to return the chops to the pan … Continue reading →

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Tomato Soil Recipe 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

This year we went all-out on preparing the holes. We used a mix of Wonder Soil from San Carlos Nursery (for free on Craigslist), and the free compost from Re-cology. In each hole, we put: 1 aspirin bone meal blood … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Stir Fry

Posted on May 18, 2014 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

            This is a quick, easy, improvisational dinner. We have some stir-fry steak from Bianchini’s left over from Friday, and assorted vegetables. I made a red chicken in the slow cooker yesterday, so we have … Continue reading →

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