Hi Janis,

>> > I keep a list on the computer, printing off a copy whenever needed.

>> That works if you know ahead of time what you are allergic to :)

 JK> > I keep forgetting that I need to add latex to the list--but remember
 JK> > when I'm at the doctor to ask for latex free gloves, band aides,
 JK> etc.

 JK> My mom was allergic to latex as well... also gold.. I don't seem to
 JK> have a problem with either.. so that's something (g)

I had no problem until about 4 years ago. I guess it was too much
exposure that kicked it in.


>> Normally I don't see red tomatoes in the Ithaca area until mid-august.
>> I see a lot flowers out there now, and the peppers have flowers as
>> well.  Should see some soon if the weather continues as it's been.

 JK> > Good eating. BTW, saw in your listing of what's in the garden that
 JK> you > grow the beets mostly for the greens. We'd grow them for the
 JK> beets, both

 JK> Well one section of that bed is mostly for greens, the other section
 JK> is for beets to grow and grow :)  I raid that 'greens" section of the
 JK> bed for salads :) I grab those, some chinese cabbage leaves and
 JK> lettuce stuff :)


I see.

 JK> > for eating as is, making beet salad and pickled beets primarily.
 JK> Beet > salad is basically cooked & julienned beets, cut up mandarin
 JK> oranges and > feta cheese (no real measurements, I do it by eye) and a
 JK> vinegarette
 JK> > dressing. Simple but good.

 JK> Yes, beets are so good to grow in the garden because the greens are so
 JK> good for you, and beets themselves are so incredibly good.

I didn't like beets as a kid--they were too tough--and my mom didn't
cook greens. Living in NC introduced me to cooking greens, beets came
out of a can at first, now I buy them fresh.


>> Now my Dad was the worst! He'd eat a large plate of pasta, with bread
>> right along with it :( I'm amazed he didn't die of a heart attack, but
>> he didn't.. it was lung cancer that got him.

 JK> > That's a lot of carbs! Was he in a job where he worked them off?

 JK> Yes, he did pretty much.  He wasn't a small guy either.. big frame.

So he could handle the carb load, I couldn't, especially now.

>> (I have all the needed ingredients) my cumcumbers are doing well :)

 JK> > Try it, add another "like" to your menues.

 JK> Yes (grin)... I picked up some summer squash plants at Agway yesterday
 JK> and replaced the bed of 'seedy-spinach' with them... I can plant more
 JK> spinach later in the season in time for cooler weather in the fall.  I
 JK> love making this kind of dish below with it, Ron prefers just my
 JK> recipe of sauteeing and then steaming summer squash with garlic and
 JK> basil (well, I like that lot as well (g):

 JK> ===
 JK> HOBAK JEON  (Fried Korean Squash Pancake)

Looks interesting, something different to do with squash.

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