Jennifer Smith, County Extensions agent/master gardener came in with Laurel to talk about next weeks County Master Gardeners’ Spring Garden Fair. The fair is a from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 21 on the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. And is FREE to attend!
My Marching orders: -Go on a weed walk. What’s blooming, poking its head up? What’s dead and alive?? Take a look at the pear trees starting to bloom. As well, we’ve got the magnolias (both big southern tree type and shrub “Royal Star”) beginning to bloom! Early spring shrubs like flowering almond and forsythia are… [Continue Reading]
Police across the country are baffled by the latest crime wave of Tide laundry detergent theft that in some cases has become more popular than drugs. Tide is known as ‘liquid gold’ on the streets according to one Maryland detective and is being traced to the drug trade with one recent sting producing more Tide… [Continue Reading]
Up and Coming
Chef
Don’t mess up the meal next week. Get your timing right, try not to kill anyone, and don’t forget your egg-nog!
Ivo Ivanov
Tune in to hear Ivo’s update in the sporting world outside of the Big 4. We will talk about soccer, formula 1, and many others.
Tips from Laurel
Laurel Sears gives us some tips on how to keep our poinsettias and Christmas trees going.
Stan Trekell
Our own picker will be on to talk to us about collectible Christmas tree ornaments and ephemera.
Hemi Jam
Listen in for an interview with Dan Huston and his 9 year old son Gibson, about the hemi foundation. The foundation is presenting a benefit concert and auction with all proceeds going to the Hemispherectomy Foundation. This is an all-volunteer organization, which supports children and families affected by hemispherectomy brain surgery. Dan’s son Gibson has had… [Continue Reading]
Recipes
Feuilletès (FwE-tees) (Flakey Pastry Tarts)
INGREDIENTS for meat tarts * 1 pound boneless chicken or turkey, diced or cut into narrow strips * 6 slices thick cut bacon * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 small onion, finely chopped * 2 tablespoons flour * 1½ cups stock (match to meat) * 2 ounces of better quality mushrooms finely sliced * 1/3… [Continue Reading]
Creamy Asparagus Soup
2 pounds asparagus w/ stem ends trimmed 4 – 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small leeks, white & light green parts only, halved lengthwise & cut thin 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock 5/8 cup frozen peas 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3/8 cup heavy cream Juice of half a lemon Cut tips off asparagus… [Continue Reading]
Really Awesome Black Bean Brownies
Black Bean Brownies (aka 5-Bean Brownies) Puree and blend together: 2 c cooked black beans 2 large eggs (or egg substitute) *1/4 c carob syrup 1/4 c agave nectar or honey 1/4 c Kahlua liqueur (or brewed coffee) 2 tsp vanilla 1/3 c coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted) Sift together, then blend into… [Continue Reading]
Cornish Pasty
Cornish Pasty Pastry 400grams plain flour 100grams butter or margarine, chilled and cubed 100grams lard, chilled and cubed A pinch of salt to season Cornish Pasty Filling 450grams beef skirt or chuck steak 1 large onion, finely chopped 200grams swede or turnip, peeled and sliced thinly – rutabaga in the States 200grams potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly A knob… [Continue Reading]
Aunt Ruth’s Apple Chutney
Ingredients 1kg apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (2 1/4 lbs) 500g onions roughly chopped (1lb) 500g granulated sugar (1lb) 900ml vinegar (3 3/4 cups) 500g raisins or sultanas (1lb) 60g white mustard seed (2.1 oz) Pinch salt In a small dry sauté pan over medium low heat, toast the mustard seed by swirling until they release… [Continue Reading]
Crown Roast of Pork
Cook’s Country Recipes that work December 2011 Ingredients Kosher salt and pepper 3tablespoons minced fresh thyme 2tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 5garlic cloves, minced 1(8- to 10-pound) bone-in pork loin roast (chine bone removed), tied into crown 2pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed 10ounces shallots, peeled and halved 2Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and halved 8tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2cup apple cider 1cup low-sodium chicken broth… [Continue Reading]
Garlicky Cranberry Chutney
From Madhur Jaffrey’s cookbook Eat/West Menus for Family and Friends (Harper & Row, 1987) Ingredients 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1- pound can cranberry sauce with berries 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less) ground black pepper Cut ginger… [Continue Reading]
Pulled Pork Pan Con Lechon Sandwich
The Pan Con Lechón is one of the most popular Cuban Street Sandwiches. Made with roasted Suckling Pig in Havana (with the skin on for crispiness) and a tangy Mojo garlic-citrus sauce, this version uses pulled smoked pork and adds a bit of crisp by refrying the meet, adds ham for saltiness, and substitutes lime… [Continue Reading]
Jerked Hot Wings
INGREDENTS 24 to 36 wings, cut at joints into thirds with tip section discarded (48 to 72 pieces of chicken) 1 10 ounce bottle WALKERSWOOD Traditional Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (www.walkerswood.com) 1 pint orange juice Juice of 2 limes ½ cup honey 4 tablespoons Worchester Sauce DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients, add chicken, and marinade overnight. Preheat… [Continue Reading]
Slow Rosted Tomatoes
Ingredients: Ripe Tomatoes Seasonings (amounts to taste of Fresh Chopped Garlic, Fresh Chopped Basil, Kosher Salt, and Fresh Ground Pepper Olive Oil Directions: Cut tomatoes in half and place meat side up on heavy-duty foil-lined jellyroll pan. Brush tops with olive oil and sprinkle with generous amount of seasonings. Bake at 200° for 10 –… [Continue Reading]
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