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post #1 of 8
11/6/07 at 3:41pm
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I am new to the forum and an avid cook/baker. I just love being in the kitchen. I also love trying new foods and recipes, esp if it is something I have purchased and have the opportunity to learn to make it myself!;)

I have a large family and since I cook for them anyway, I figure that I will make it flavorful and fun! so, I'm here to read and check out cookbooks and see what I can learn or share.
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post #2 of 8
11/6/07 at 6:22pm
Welcome, Moopsee! You'll find plenty of resources here, not the least of which is or members. We hail from all over the world and have experience ranging from none to highly skilled professionals. Best of all, we're all willing to share, so ask your questions! Don't miss the cooking articles, cookbook reviews, recipes and photo gallery.

What are your favorite dishes to prepare? Are there any local ingredients that you love to work with?

We hope you visit and participate often. Enjoy!
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post #3 of 8
11/6/07 at 6:42pm
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Thanks!

I am an heirloom gardener and love to use especially tomatoes. Regionally, there isn't much linked to this area. I'm just a tomato fanatic.

Lately, I've been experimenting and loving to cook beans. Yup -- rather crazy, but I'm trying to use different beans in different dishes to taste the varied cooking flavor combinations. It's been really fascinating for me to get cooking beans from scratch down since most people only can do the "can" thing. From scratch and flavoring through the entire cooking experience is terrific! Indian, Hispanic, and Italian variations of the same bean is really fascinating. Same with crock pot versus pressure cooker for cooking technique.

I've been checking through cookbook reviews. Looks like this site will be terrific to "savor" over time!

Thanks for the welcome!
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post #4 of 8
11/7/07 at 8:19am
I am curious Moopsee what is an heirloom gardener?
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post #5 of 8
11/7/07 at 8:13pm
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heirloom gardening

This is taking varieties of plants that have existed historically for a longer time and are open pollinated. In other words, the children from a variety are like the parents. F1 or Hybrids that you'll often see in stores don't breed true and thus, saving seeds from them will not give you the same thing as the one you just grew.
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post #6 of 8
11/8/07 at 6:10am

interesting

That is very interesting. I have never heard of that before but I guess that makes sense. I am not in any way a green thumb. I wish that I was but unfortunately I haven't had much success in the past.
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post #7 of 8
11/8/07 at 1:54pm
Oh boy, are you going to have fun talking with Shroomgirl and others who are knowledgeable about heirloom produce! Do you sell your produce at farmers' markets?
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post #8 of 8
11/8/07 at 6:31pm
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heirlooms

I actually seed save and am starting a company with a friend (someone has to earn extra money to pay off student loans!:roll:). It is called CayenneArts -- so starting that up next week for orders. So, eating lots of unique things leads to canning unique things and more fun recipes and reading more cookbooks.... That's how I ended up here!:D
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