Monthly Archives: February 2012

Harvest Monday, February 27, 2012 – An Update

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Norma Chang

On my Harvest Monday, February 13 posting, I posted about rooting sweet potato slips for Locust Grove Heritage Vegetable Garden. All four (4) sweet potatoes rooted. I potted them and will be taking them to Locust Grove’s greenhouse where I know … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Lentil Sprouts 3 – Lentil Sprouts with Pine Nuts Lettuce Wrap

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Norma Chang

This recipe is an adaptaion of Minced Duck with Pine Nuts from my cookbook “My Students’ Favorite Chinese Recipes updated edition” Lentil Sprouts with Pine Nuts Lettuce Wrap Ingredients 1 – 1½ cups steamed lentil sprouts 2 – 4 dried Chinese … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Lentil Sprouts 2 – Lentil Sprouts Soups

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Norma Chang

These two soups are my very super easy soups to put together because I always have steamed lentil sprouts and broth in the freezer. These 2 soups are also very versatile, I change the vegetables according to the season. Recently after a … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Lentil Sprouts 1 – Winter Lentil Sprouts Salad

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Norma Chang

Oranges, grapefruits, avocados, these are so plentiful during the winter months and a good thing too as they help to brighten those dreary winter days. Normally I just peel and eat the fruits as is, but while steaming a batch … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, February 20, 2012 – Growing Lentil Sprouts

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Norma Chang

Lentil sprouts, like mung beans sprouts and chickpeas sprouts, are also very easy grow. Can be eaten at any stage. Taste at different stages to find which you like best. I like them when the roots are between ¼ – ½ inch long (24 – … Continue reading →

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