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by Breq
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Cool Chillies
Replies: 4
Views: 5433

Cool Chillies

Hi, I think it would be nice to have a roundup of suggested cool/ zero or low heat chillies, up to 500/1000 Scoville heat Units. While some think Jalepenos are mild (obvs eat far hotter ones, as these are 2000-8000 SHU), they are far too hot for us. Although they are made less hot by candying them! ...
by Breq
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Seed Swop-Shop
Topic: Tomato seeds looking for a home!
Replies: 18
Views: 29359

Re: Tomato seeds looking for a home!

Hi Myrkk, I have the following tomato seeds available to share: Purple Ukraine (Real Seeds) Bumble Bee Pink Bumble Bee Purple Pink Tiger Maskotka Flame Sam Marzano 2 (Franchi) I also have a selection of brassica, root veg, herbs, and oriental veg seeds (unopened) - my local charity has packed up and...
by Breq
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Seed Swop-Shop
Topic: Tomato seeds looking for a home!
Replies: 18
Views: 29359

Re: Tomato seeds looking for a home!

Ooh, I will have a look and get back to you - I usually have spare seeds but exactly which ones I have a the moment will require a rummage :D
by Breq
Tue May 02, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Pea query
Replies: 6
Views: 3151

Re: Pea query

Thank you, Old Herbaceous, that is what the RHS stated but good to hear from personal experience!
Cheers.
by Breq
Mon May 01, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Pea query
Replies: 6
Views: 3151

Re: Pea query

Another excellent suggestion! Thanks all.

Mice and rats are around, but if I sow in pots rather than directly, they are not an issue. That and two cats who keep the rodents in line : :D
by Breq
Mon May 01, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Pea query
Replies: 6
Views: 3151

Pea query

Two years ago I tried peas for the first time - big climbing ones so I would get a decent harvest. Very excited for first pods but all were filled with pea moth larvae :shock: Yuck! Really freaked us out and we got virtually no peas (TBH, we gave up looking bacause of the horror potential). I would ...
by Breq
Mon May 01, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Asparagus
Replies: 15
Views: 7519

Re: Asparagus

We just got a new raised bed (with higher sides!) for OH's asparagus -old bed was held together with rope and hope :o . Of course the dimensions were a little different to the old, so there was some chopping out and replanting with fingers crossed. We put the usual load of compost on top and waited....
by Breq
Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

There are lots of places that sell a wide range of salts and peppers (more types and variations than you could possible ever want or need really). This is one place - not a rec as I have not used them, but FYI: https://www.spicemountain.co.uk/product-category/salts/ FYI, I find vanilla salt lovely t...
by Breq
Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

Yes, coriander (leaf) is not something I ever want to taste again. The reaction is a genetic olfactory receptor difference, not a personal preference as some believe. Just one or two leaves ruins a whole dish for me. I wish shops/restaurants would not use it so profusely or just make note of its pre...
by Breq
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

LOL, I have a large kitchen/ dining area so I am very spoilt.
The ceiling, however, is v low and even shorty me can touch it. Hubby ducks for the beam!
by Breq
Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

Clever idea! :o The first time a gf came too my house she said "OMG your spices and herbs are in alphabetical order!" But, hey, but I can find anything v quickly. OH never looks for anything in the kitchen, he just asks and I can tell him from the other room. (and yes I have a garden journ...
by Breq
Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

Ha, a kindred spirit!
by Breq
Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: There are two types of salt
Replies: 17
Views: 5118

Re: There are two types of salt

I also have a collection of different salts (and peppers!) for different uses. I also use the larger grained/ flaked salts (e.g Maldon) as a finishing salt. Much less likely to over-salt, too. I read a book years ago that said never use "table salt" (mined salt) as it tastes awful. I was s...
by Breq
Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:47 pm
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: Cookbooks vs restaurants
Replies: 39
Views: 6894

Re: Cookbooks vs restaurants

A good read is Michael "Pollan's "Food Rules".
Referring to process food products: "Don't eat anything your great-grandmother would not recognise as food" :D :D
by Breq
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Cooking tips
Topic: Cookbooks vs restaurants
Replies: 39
Views: 6894

Re: Cookbooks vs restaurants

Rice porridge (congee) is very popular in Asia.
A quick search brought up a bunch of savoury oat porridges but, uh, don't think I can face that for breakfast - I don't think I am that adventurous.

But good on Mr Primrose for giving it a go! Let us know if finds a winner