My new granite...is stressing me out
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Comments (25)I live in PG county and I'm sick of this weather. I actually planted my peas March 11th, and not a single one has come up yet. I'm getting kind of worried that I planted too early and will have to replant. However, I planted some radish and lettuce seeds at the same time, just to see what would happen, and wouldn't you know it, those radishes that I had long given up on just started to pop up today. I've also had some sparse mesclun lettuce growth for about a week. I planted my red onion sets March 10th, and almost every single one of them has some green growth by now....See MoreStir-fry chicken disasters stressing me out!
Comments (18)Wow, thanks for all the responses everyone! Arkansas girl-Yes, the burner gets super hot. Hotter, I think, than the old stove. I DO have an electric wok by Breville, that is nice. Due to grease splattering, can only use it sitting on top of the stove, under the hood. I'm a little nervous about it sitting on top of the glass, though I suppose if I were very careful, it's a possibility. Thanks! Caliloo-Will try preheating longer! Dcarch-Will check that all is working (Seems to be) and will get rid of water on the veggies, etc. Appreciate the tips. Stir fryi- I use a Calphalon wok, in fact I have two by Cal. One I hate & will probably give away, one is not bad, though not terribly traditional either, as it has stick resistant coating. The chicken has terrible texture and flavor. As I mentioned, not necessarily all to blame on my new stove, lol! Ci-lantro- You're too rugged for me! I'm a little chilly inside my kitchen as it is right now! I'm willing to work at this, but I'm not cooking outdoors! If you cook outdoors, I'd love to come sample your cooking though!(I love cilantro!) Ann-I'm encouraged that you, a gas cooking aficianado, are having good luck with your electric stove & sound pleased with it. I agree, btw, cleaning it is quite time consuming every night...looks great when I'm finally done though! Bumblebeez...HI! I hear what you are saying. I bought the second Calphalon wok because it had a flat bottom. Paid $40.00 for it, so it's not all that great a pan. Cheap stainless steel is the culprit, I think. It is, however, the ONLY flat-bottom wok I have seen. Thanks for your reply...will keep a lookout for the elusive flat wok! Doucanoe-Another satisfied customer! Thanks, it's good to hear that. Yes, the cleaning process (& it IS a process) is a bear. Rob-Yes, I may have to reach for the Breville wok and be verrrry careful placing it on the glass cooktop so I can use the vent above. Grease splatters everywhere when I stir fry! My other concern about using the wok on top of the stove is the heat not coming from the stove "shocking" the glass & breaking it. The owner's manual to this stove was very intimidating...lots of "don'ts." Momj47-Will keep looking for that flat-bottomed wok. Thanks. Johnliu-Great tips...thanks so much!! I will follow up on your suggestions. Maybe I do put too much in the pan at once. Yes, I do use a coated, non-stick wok(which in reality is very sticky, btw)...not good either. Will make more effort to reduce the moisture of all ingredients. Do y'all use chicken breast meat or thigh meat to stir fry, or does it depend on the recipe? I saw a recipe today that used thighs, & I usually use breast. Thigh meat is more tender as a rule, so I may try that too. Went to the Chinese grocery store today & wanted to ask the shopkeeper there for tips but she was just swamped, so I didn't. Was so happy to come home & find all these suggestions. I'm going to be busy trying them out! Sounds like there may be hope. Thanks again, everyone!...See MoreHad to share........Stressed Out?? This was sent to me.
Comments (8)The crayon ... leaves a colourful legacy! One of the best stress-relievers around ... ... is some humour (that isn't aimed at someone's ribs). When everyone's as busy as can be in an office ... ... and someone makes a funny comment, small joke, etc. ... ... everyone giggles a bit, or smiles ... ... and most everyone's blood pressure goes down a bit. Not only that ... I suspect that the work gets done more effectively ... and quickly. My opinion - disagree if you choose. ole joyful P.S. I sent it to my daughter ... who counsels people who've been laid off/downsized/made redundant ... and recruits other counsellors ... then trains themn ... then encourages, backstops, uplifts their flagging spirits, etc. ... for some 60 hours per week. o j...See Moreheat stress is stressing me out (6b)
Comments (2)My trees do that all the time, and mine are in ground. Just move the ones that are wilting into more shade during mid day hours and give them more morning sun. Morning sun is more "usable" for photosynthesis, this should help the wilting issue. Evan...See Moreteppy
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