COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Falafel? Looks good!!

Yep.....with official plates we purchased while posted to Riyadh!

 

[Bambam1989]

Wow. Lucky you! Layered in a veggie lasagna!

That sounds yummy.

 

[Maro2Bear]

That sounds yummy.

Yes....zucchini cut in long thin strips, layered in veggie lasagna. A winner.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Yes....zucchini cut in long thin strips, layered in veggie lasagna. A winner.

And since we are talking scrumptious, veggie lasagna, how about some of these off the plant jalapeños that the deer did not bother..

 

[Bambam1989]

I make both these alot, particularly when we are on holiday in France.

Courgette crisps
Slice very thinly lengthways. Put kitchen paper or a towel on a tray and lay the slices on top. Salt the slices on both sides and then places more kitchen paper or a towel on top. Leave to 'sweat' water for at least an hour... The paper/towel will absorb the moisture.

Season some plain flour. Heat some vegetable oil in in a frying pan. Coat each slice in seasoned flour before dropping it in the hot oil. Fry until both sides are crispy golden brown. (You could use a deep fryer, but I don't have one!)

Ratatouille
Delicious accompaniment to grilled meats

Chopped onion
Chopped zucchini
Chopped bell pepper (any colour, but I like red)
Optional: chopped egg plant
2 x 14 oz cans chopped tomatoes - or use chopped and skinned fresh tomatoes
Generous teaspoon mixed herbs

Throw the lot in a large pan. Don't add extra water. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for as long as you want. The idea is that all the veggies go very soft. Remove the lid and let it boil a bit harder towards the end so most of the liquid evaporates and you end up with a thick mixture.

I've never tried Ratatouille, I'll give it a try too.

 

[Bambam1989]

Make you a casserole! Velveeta, cream of mushroom, another veggie of choice and some diced ham .. French fried onions on top.. bake...
MmmmmMmmmmGood!

I bet I can do a variation of this with other types of meats too.

 

[Bambam1989]

What about pickling them? Then you can keep them for longer.

I've tried doing this before and they always turn mushy.

 

[Bambam1989]

A post kayaking treat prepared by wifey....

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Looks yummy. What is it?

 

[Bambam1989]

Greetings....

I know a long time ago here on this thread i shared some pix of our fig trees.

Here we are now, a month or so later, with some nice Brown Turkey. Ogh.....ive sampled many ripe ones already too....

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I love figs. So sweet.
My figs aren't big enough to produce yet

 

[Bambam1989]

And since we are talking scrumptious, veggie lasagna, how about some of these off the plant jalapeños that the deer did not bother..

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I'm jealous! My Jalepenos haven't produced anything. I'm starting to get banana peppers though

 

[Bambam1989]

Yep.....with official plates we purchased while posted to Riyadh!

I will have to look that up. I've never had it

 

[Momof4]

I need one of these in my life!!
How cute is that?!?!

I went to the website and they are sold out for the rest of the year!!

 

[Maro2Bear]

And.....for those who can grow Joe-Pye weed in their gardens, ours are blooming nicely attracting all kinds of interesting insects from bees to Monarch butterflies to moths...

Pix of Mr Bumble Bee having a snack.

A nice close up..




And a larger screen..

 

[Maro2Bear]

I went to the website and they are sold out for the rest of the year!!

:-( darn..

 

[Moozillion]

Good evening my lovely roommates.
Still hot in Germany so this evening I will be the vampire again and do things after sunset but: It is never too hot to sing.
Lend me your ears for a sweet silly song that I enjoyed to sing.
I hope you love it like me !

FANTASTIC, BEE!!!! [emoji2][emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

 

[Maro2Bear]

FANTASTIC, BEE!!!! [emoji2][emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

Yes...

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Can I offer you a biiiig hug?

Yes, please.
Despite the resulting excruciating pain, I would welcome that.
I am feeling a bit sorry for myself just now!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

NOT see you later

Oh, yeah!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I know....and why we are looking to move house to Florida...so Sullly can enjoy warmth 24/7 !


I’m out working on a light fixture...then from no where, out pops one of our many tree frogs who has made his home inside the house/fixture...

Nice sticky fingers and star pattern on it’s back.


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What a lovely fellow!

 

[Moozillion]

A woman riding a bicycle got hit just past our house. It was a hit and run apparently. Poor lady was DOA. It was bad.

[emoji33] Oh, how awful!!! [emoji22][emoji22][emoji22]