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Who brought the rugosas over?
Comments (28)A question for the more informed - who and how is it determined that a species is native or non native? And is this like everything historical - that history is only what we have actually found? I personally, from observing and being involved with rugosas for quite some time now, find it difficult to believe that this species has distributed itself to the degree it now exists in the possible time allotted. I also, don't put much stock in introduction dates as more than rough guidelines.I am descended from a long line of sea captains and know from family history that these people were keen observers of plant material and brought back all sorts of plant treasures (rugosas in seed,or plant form would have traveled well and there was no USDA then.) Plus sailing the Maine coast for example, I've found rugosas in the most remote and never inhabited locations. Having grown at least 500 rugosas in my gardens for over 25 years, I really can't fathom that this species could have distributed itself so thoroughly in the possible 400 year time frame. A couple of other tidbits that regrettably I can't remember sources for or there simply weren't any: Somewhere I read that there were 'rugosa farms' in New England for the production of rose hips for vitamin C aboard the sailing ships. Also, apparently there are confirmed native colonies of rugosas in Alaska....See MoreWeekend Trivia: Saturday
Comments (22)Bobbie, I remember those balls! Had one for my son, I think, and we definitely had them at the early intervention program where I began my special ed. teaching career! Great comparison. :) So, **** for TM, Bobbie, Annette, and Nancy! Here is the end of what Smith said: "If you choose to represent the various parts in life by holes upon a table, of different shapes, � some circular, some triangular, some square, some oblong, � and the persons acting these parts by bits of wood of similar shapes, we shall generally find that the triangular person has got into the square hole, the oblong into the triangular, and a square person has squeezed himself into the round hole. The officer and the office, the doer and the thing done, seldom fit so exactly, that we can say they were almost made for each other." This was shortened (perhaps by non-clergymen who aren't paid by the word-teehee-your DH is very funny, Bobbie. Growing up in the Presbyterian Church, our pastors were very good at keeping sermons to only 20 minutes since people tended to expect an hour-long service and not a minute more-ha) to "You can't fit a square peg in a round hole." I thought your guesses of "To thine own self..." were good. My comment on my kids was meant as a clue for all those of us who don't quite fit in with the mainstream and then later, I was thinking of those wooden or plastic kids workbenches with pegs that toddlers pound on over and over...if I just keep whacking at it, I am sure I can get it to fit-lol. Thanks for playing. Enjoy your Sunday everyone. I will be checking with Chuck to see what he is reading this week! Cynthia...See MoreOur Family New Year
Comments (5)That was a great commentary on your day! Love the waffle response...."Granny's waffles taste different"! LOL I'll have to remember that one. Whew, what commotion. Back to peace and (too)quiet....See MoreI'll Share My Recipe if You Share Yours Tues May 31
Comments (11)Since I haven't been posting any new recipes on my blog, I will try to post some of my favorites from the archives here. Is it still rhubarb season or has it ended? I didn't get any this year. This recipe is from Martha: Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake 1 ü cups chilled unsalted butter (2 ý sticks) plus more, softened, for pan ü cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons) I used the juice of 1 large lemon 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 þ cups sugar 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 ý pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 þ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ý teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1 ý cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9x12x3-inch baking pan with butter, and set aside. Make fruit sauce: Combine lemon juice, cornstarch, and 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Add strawberries and rhubarb; cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat, until rhubarb is soft and liquid has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool. 2. Make crumb topping: Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup flour in a medium bowl. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Drizzle butter over flour mixture; using your hands, mix until crumbly. Set aside. 3. Make cake batter: Whisk together remaining 3 cups flour and 1 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry knife or two forks (I used the food processor), cut remaining 1 cup butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. In a separate small bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture; stir to combine. 4. Spread half the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Top with half the fruit sauce. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the fruit, and top with the remaining fruit sauce. Sprinkle with the crumb topping. 5. Bake until cake is golden brown, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares. Serves 15. Here is a link that might be useful: Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake...See More
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To be on topic, and Food Forum rules, and my celebration of Gary Larson's returning FARSIDE dark humor:
I am sure you are familiar with this arachnids species' amorous habits.
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