Duane Duane Duane....... See what you started? I just HAD to go research that plant and now I've added it to my list of NEED SEEDS. Even though most sites have listed hardiness only to zone 6, there are plenty of postings and stories about it surviving down to zone 3 even. You can bet I'll be giving them a try

I don't need it....nothing....don't need anything more.... BUT....today I went to the $ store because I needed several gift bags....and while I was there...I just had to walk around...and bought 3 glass pinch bowls...I was getting along just fine with custard cups...but... AND I got a new dishwasher last week...but that was because my 22 year old trusty Maytag died. I know better then to buy one of the newer Maytags (the ex CEO was a very good friend and next door neighbor and when he made all those trips to China and Japan, I figured it out!).. Anyhow I got a Jenn Aire....I know they are in the business of down draft vent systems....but it's a hotsy totsy model, likely last years but I made the dealer an offer...prepared to up it....and he said OK. Surprise! But its' not "fun" in the way that a new stock pot would be...I still am trying to figure out the best way to load the thing! Also got 2 new YeehaH stoves for the church...I bucked the people who said why do we need to spend that for stoves.....and I splained why!! Because I cook on them and you don't! I think I need new potholders.....mine are beyond awful...and people give me oven mits and I feel clumsy using them, so I save them for the grill. I Have a fairly nice assortment of Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's day potholders...but I need some simple every day ones that don't have burned corners and the stuffing hanging out. Linda C

Oh yes, what a nice surcie and what cute kids. I can tell your daughter did like the moose, look at that smile! Her brother looks like he's putting up with her, LOL. Love that chile sauce too, I made a dozen jars of it because it makes awesome sloppy joes, the Princess and Bud love it just dumped into a pan of browned ground beef. I think I'll be in trouble if I use any myself for anything else! I have a jar of that brand of mustard in the fridge, it's really good, Chase gave it to me when I went to Toronto. I sent fresh garlic once to Ann T too, I think I forgot what it was and just had to write "gift" on the customs slip.... Annie

Tea Gingerbread Sugar cookies Ice cream Just use part regular sugar and part "ginger sugar" so it isn't overpowering. I think sugar cookies made with it would be awesome!! Deanna