Nothing wrong with the info you have been given but for your information and for placemnt of the veges on the w side of the house here is a list of the common veges that tolerate light shade. beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes,radishes, spinach, with spinach being by far the most tolerant of shade. Common veges that require full sun include beans, corn, cukes, eggplant, peppers, squash (winter and summer) melons, and tomatoes.

Oh, Kate if this is your first swap you are gonna have a lot of fun! I've been doing them forever and am always thrilled and surprised with what I receive! I have gotten some pretty amazing items in all my years of doing the CF swaps. Once I received a fabulous package from Coranado, California that had 5 different heirloom tomato seeds along with homemade zest of many diferent citrus, dried peppers, and a beautiful homemade card! Then I got a FABULOUS plate from Oklahoma that was thrown in a kiln and horsehair was then put on top of the plate. Absoulutly beautiful and I think of my friend everytime I look at it displayed on my bookcase. I got a great box from California with lots of wine and spices. The box also contained many other wonderful things like, plates that reminded me of my partner everytime I use them. Colorado sent me a beautiful glass platter that hangs in a special place in my home along with some serving spoons. I use the spoons almost daily! Especially with my Grandson! He loves to have his food served to him with these special spoons. Another beautiful package was from California that contained some beautiful old (carnival glass) bowls. They just happen to match my dining walls perfectly. I use them all the time for candy when we have a party. I happen to love OLD decorative items to display in my home from all over the world! I don't want anyone that has been my partner think I've forgotten them...never! There are just to many to list ;-) I guess in short words, ;-), I absoulutly love everything I have ever received in a swap. Just have fun with this swap and enjoy what will come to you in the mail! I can hardly contain myself when my box arrives! So fun!

Annie, here's the recipe for the rice with beets. It's a good side dish for venison. BEET MIXTURE FOR PERSIAN PILAF 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 1/2 cups finely minced cooked beets (about 3 small ones) 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbs. minced fresh dill (or 2 tsp. dried) 2 Tbs. raspberry vinegar 1 Tbs. honey Freshly ground black pepper 3 cups cooked basmati rice Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and cook over low heat for about 10 seconds. (DonÂt let it turn color, or it will become bitter.) Add the beets and salt, and saute for about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in the dill, vinegar, honey, and a little black pepper to taste. Stir beet mixture into the rice.

I actually do have an old Nutri Bullet, and as long as you get one with a more powerful motor, they are great. Mine is on its last legs, and I am making a lot more energy drinks and green shakes since I’ve retired. So I have thought more about getting a Vitamix. The 5200 seems to get good reviews everywhere I have looked. What other models do you all have to recommend? One with 2 containers? Do you use the dry container at all? I have a good coffee grinder. And what size containers? I would also like to get rid of my older Waring blender which is pretty bare bones, and use the Vitamix for tomato sauce and things like that too.