Michelle, Thanks. A lot of have said forever that gardening keeps us sane - now we have science behind us :) It's stopped raining this morning, maybe I'll be able to get outside and get my dose of soil bacteria. I'm just wondering if I actually have to eat dirt, or if I'll absorb the bacteria through my knees as I crawl around weeding.

Thanks! Most of it sounds good! I'd need to see research on the 'worm juice' and the heat response in the plants, though. Josh

I feel sorry for you folks out in LA, that was one of the most annoying news clips I have ever seen! All the information got overshadowed by the smart alecky not funny "banter." But the article was interesting. And I want to know what is WRONG with soups and stews. Soups and stews fed the world for most of human history! I made some wicked good pea soup last weekend in my Crock Pot. I am not crazy at how hot it cooks though, even on low, but mine is a cheapy Rival, I think I paid 35 bucks so I shouldn't complain. I was interested in the different models, like the idea of inserts that can go from stove top to slow cooker to oven, (and to fridge in my life, and sometimes if I have to go away for a few days, to the freezer). I really want to try bread pudding and hot cereal in mine someday. But being single and watching my calories and carbs, I just don't eat enough of that stuff. I make one carb thing and it lasts me two weeks. I have a backlog of carb dishes I want to try that is two years long I think. Plus I only cook on weekends. Last night I got home at 10 PM and had been gone since 10 AM. That's too long even for a crockpot!

Bellsmom - thanks for posting. Most of the ones I've looked at have video, but some are audio only. My work computer needed it to be synced up with iTunes or something, but my phone plays them without aggravation. This post was edited by foodonastump on Sun, Jul 6, 14 at 20:44