Monthly Archives: February 2013

Harvest Monday, February 25, 2013 – Blue Hubbard Squash + Gardening Tip

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Norma Chang

Blue hubbard squash, harvested on Oct. 11, 2012 (Click on photo to enlarge.) Noticed a little brown spot on my in-storage blue hubbard squash, an indication it is going to go bad. Not wanting to lose the entire squash, decided to use … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, February 18, 2013 – Rooting Ginger Rhizome Update

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Norma Chang

Some of you may recall my rooting ginger rhizome post of 1/14/13. I promised to keep you updated with the progress. Actually Charlie of Hotly Spiced inquired about the progress a few weeks ago but I had nothing to report then. The ginger … Continue reading →

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Chickpeas Sprouts, Chayote & Tofu Soup + An Announcement

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Norma Chang

A friend was under the weather. Before visiting I asked what she would like and the answer was “A mild soup that is easy to digest”. Nothing came to mind then, but figured when I got to the food store … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, February 11, 2013 – Container Scallion + Herbaceous Peonies

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Norma Chang

Had a teeny weeny harvest last week but forgot to take photos. The harvest was the scallion and the Chinese parsley used in the Coral Shrimp I posted on 2/8. The scallions are from my windowsill garden and the Chinese parsley from my backdoor … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Chinese Lunar Calendar Facts + A Shrimp Recipe + Kitchen Hint

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Norma Chang

◊ Two different calendar systems are used among many Chinese people. The Western Calendar is used for everyday matters, but the Chinese Lunar Calendar is used to set weddings and other auspicious dates. ◊ The Chinese Lunar Calendar is also used to determine festivals … Continue reading →

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