Monthly Archives: March 2013

Star Anise Beef Stew with Roasted Root Vegetables + Asian Beet Salad

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Norma Chang

I posted about my overwintered root vegetables on Monday but didn’t know what I was going to do with them. They looked good, but honestly, I wasn’t sure what I was going to find once I started to prepare them. Happy to … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, March 25, 2013 – Overwintering Root Vegetables

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Norma Chang

On December 3, 2012 (click on link and scroll down) I wrote about experimenting with overwintering root vegetables in windowbox (photo above) in my unheated garage. Some weeks ago I noticed the root vegetables had sprouted but never got around to … Continue reading →

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Nature Connection

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Norma Chang

Last week, one of my friends was reminiscing about when she was a child living in Southern China decades ago. One of the things she remembers is women putting gel on their hair that makes their hair slick and shiny. … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday, March 18, 2013 – Starting Sweet Potatoes Slip + Seed Starting Mix Update + Garden Tip

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Norma Chang

Started rooting sweet potatoes slips for Locust Grove Heritage Garden where I am a volunteer. Because of major issues with sweet potatoes loving critters in my garden last year, I have decided not to grow any this year. Left to right: frazier … Continue reading →

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More Chayote Recipes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Norma Chang

So as not to bore you to death, this will be the last of my chayote recipes post. CHAYOTE STIR-FRY Ingredients • 1 chayote (about 8 ounces), peeled and shredded • 1 – 2 carrots (4 – 6 ounces), peeled … Continue reading →

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