100 Quart Pot with Cover Recommendation
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Comments (38)I'm with Token, deanna_in_nh and the others who don't cover anything but the largest seeds like morning glory and sweet pea. Frost heave seems to take care of whatever covering the seeds need just like in nature. Nature doesn't sprinkle anything lightly over seeds. But we are looking for somewhat better germination than nature often provides. So I avoid smoothing the top of my soil once it goes in the containers. If I think the seeds did not get good contact with the soil, I pat the top of the soil very lightly with a dry hand and dust off any seeds or soil that might adhere to my hand anyway back into the container. Doing it this way can mean that germination can be a bit uneven, but by second set of true leaves I find that the plants are uniform enough for HOS planting. As for water, I pretty much bottom water completely with all containers. My soil is pretty moist (just less than wet) when I sow. I put smaller conatiner like cups in the large aluminum foil catering trays. I make four slits on the trays about 2 inches up from the bottom (two on each long side) so that rain cannot over fill the containers. Larger containers stay moist enough through germination from condensation and what snow and rain get in through the top vent holes. I also use a couple of other catering trays to bottom water larger conatiners once the weather gets warm enough or germination enough to have to open containers so that evaporation starts drying them out. I move the larger containers in and out of the "watering tray" leaving each set in about 4 hours or overnight. How often the large containers need this water depend on heat and rain, but not very often. That stage only lasts a couple of weeks at most (if I need to do it at all) before the plants are sturdy enough for hose watering on the gentle or sprinkle setting. KimKa...See MoreMirro 22-quart Pressure Canner help!
Comments (44)Is this a new idea that it is not safe? No not at all. My 1972 edition of the BBB (oldest one I have) discusses the importance of canner size and its relevance to the processing times but if I recall correctly the specific size guideline was in either the 1984 USDA or the 1986 rules revisions. Historically small pressure cookers, first released in late 1930's were never intended or used for canning. When pressure canners were first developed in the early 1900's and made available to the public they were huge things so the issue of trying to can in a small pressure cooker seldom came up and most home canners already had big canners. It is your choice of course, your risk to take, as long as you understand that USDA makes it very clear that the published processing times are valid only if one uses a canner that will hold and process at least 4 quart jars. Those published times are computed based on the amount of time it takes for a canner that size to come up to pressure and to cool down. The Mirro 12 quart is the smallest recommended. Otherwise the foods are considered UNDER-processed. Dave...See MoreOnly you would appreciate this:100 chicken breasts in my freezer
Comments (17)You guys are funny. The chicken was $2.29 a pound which is unfreaking unbelievable for SLBL organic pasture raised chicken breasts and it was a loss leader (I am sure) for a local wholesaler. I used to buy chicken like this and prep it up for a couple of months worth of meals but I admit I haven't done it in years. I picked out my recipes, shopped for the stuff I didn't have on hand and had everything ready to go when I picked up the chicken. I label all the ziplock bags with the recipe name and date, placing the opened ziplocks in any container that will support them. Then I prep the marinade in multiple quantities, usually double, sometimes more, seperate it out into the ziplocks, add the chicken, seal and into the fridge. Then the next recipe and so on. When the second recipe is ready for the fridge the first recipe goes into the freezer. I freeze them flat. The soup and gumbo are in the fridge overnight before going into the bags and then the freezer. I start with the recipes that take the most prep work or need cooking first like the gumbo which has about 15 cups of finely diced veggies (all diced by hand - I don't like how uneven the food processor chops) and finish with the ones that are just measuring liquids. It took about 3 hours to do everything I did then about 3 hours lol to clean the kitchen. Here's the worst of it: Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup Skinnytaste.com Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups + cheese • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts Calories: 260.9 • Fat: 6.6 g • Protein: 25.4 g • Carb: 29.9 g • Fiber: 6.7 g • Sugar: 4.1 g Sodium: 572 mg (without salt) Ingredients: • 2 tsp olive oil • 1/2 cup onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 3 cups low sodium fat-free chicken broth • 8 oz can tomato sauce • 1-2 tsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce (or more to taste) • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish) • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes • 2 cups frozen corn • 1 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp dried oregano • 2 8 oz skinless chicken breasts (16 oz total) • 1/4 cup chopped scallions, for topping • 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese • fat free sour cream (optional) Directions: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth, tomato sauce and chipotle adobo sauce and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and remove from heat. Pour into crock pot. To the crockpot, add drained beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, oregano and stir.Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add chicken back into the soup, adjust salt and cumin to taste. Serve in bowls and top with fat free sour cream, cheese, scallions and cilantro. You can also top with avocado or crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy! Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts 1 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place all ingredients in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix together and zip bag closed. When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours). Sprinkle with fresh or dried rosemary for serving. Chicken teriyaki recipe Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes From Catherine McCord's Weelicious Cookbook. ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoon honey or agave nectar 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 small garlic clove, finely minced 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) Mix everything together in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken. Freeze Thaw and bake in 350 degree oven till the chicken is done. Peach Ginger Bake 1 1/2 cups brown rice 2 1/2 cups water 1 jar Trader Joes Peach Salsa 1 tsp ginger powder 2 Tbsp ginger nibs or crystallized ginger finely chopped Put rice, water, salsa and ginger powder in ovenproof dish and mix well. Season 8 chicken breasts with salt and pepper and lay chicken breasts on top of rice, sprinkle ginger on chicken and bake at 375 for 45 minutes...See MoreTop Heavy Jade Leaning - Need Pot and Soil Recommendations
Comments (24)Thank you breathnez for mentioning pumice...free shipping, can't go wrong. I'll definitely be ordering a bag today. Stupid question though, would the pumice be mixed with a little soil too? If so, what would be a good ratio for Succulents? Rina, I don't mind the questions. One thing I have learned for spending lots of times on forums is that everyone does things just a little differently, and we each have our favorite methods, depending on the availability of different media. For my other Succulents, I will most likely be using the pumice and soil (which is a cactus/succulent blend containing Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Reed Sedge Peat, Perlite, Sand and Limestone). It was to this mix I added extra perlite and scant amount of sand to my Jade. Drainage test was very good, but I want better. There was no other reason why I used this except that I already had these ingredients on hand. I'll be ordering the pumice this morning and then awaiting proper ratio to mix it with the soil. Hope you two can help me out with this! :) Thanks! Additional: lol, just ordered the pumice, but now I am thinking of purchasing gritty mix and pine bark also to add to the mix. This will allow me to still use a little of the cactus blend, and add more goodies for extra drainage! http://www.bonsaijack.com/2-Gallons-Bonsai-Succulent-and-Cactus-Soil-Gritty-Mix-111-462-cu-in-pH-55_p_161.html Looks like there's pumice in this already, so now I am really confusing myself here. Still wondering if I'll need to add to some of the cactus blend to any of these final mixtures. Think I will go cancel the pumice and just get the above gritty mix. hummmmm I just don't want to keep repotting everytime I get a new idea...this is so stressful for the plants!...See More- 10 years agolast modified: 10 years ago
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