http://alephnull.com/w/ 2010-03-10T18:46:12-05:00 http://alephnull.com/w/ http://alephnull.com/w/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-03-07T19:19:49-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/garden/plantings?rev=1268007589&do=diff 2007 or 2008: Corylus avellana 'contorted', “Harry lauder's Walking stick”, by garage, next to walkway to garden. 2008, Dwarf Patio Peach, grown by Holland Nursery, Franklin, VA; (Harris teeter), by walkway to garden. Hardy zone 5 to 9. * 3-07? 4 rosebushes in front of garage: “Carefree Delight”, 45102; spacing 5', Height 4', full sun, Bloom time late spring to mid fall; from park catalog. Bought the previous fall, wintered over in pots in yard. 4-10-09 applied Bayer Advance Garden 2-in-1 Ros… text/html 2010-03-07T19:00:27-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/garden/garden?rev=1268006427&do=diff Raised Beds 2007: Bed 1, near garage, near house: Tomatoes Brandywine, (Seeds of Change). Grew well, many tomatoes initially, then with drought, had problems with decreased production and blossom end rot. Note: leave more room for plants and stake them well. Purple de Milpa Tomatillos, 2 plants, tomatillos were very small and were not used. Also needed more staking. text/html 2010-01-08T19:00:22-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/saffron_orzo?rev=1262995222&do=diff Saffron Orzo, from “Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home” * Generous pinch of saffron, crumbled (about 1/2 teaspoon) * 1/2 pound orzo * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese * salt and ground black pepper to taste * Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a big pot. Crumble the saffron into a small bowl and add about 3 tablespoons of the hot water, stirring well. * Stir the orzo into the big pot of boiling water and cook till al dente, about 8 minutes. * Drain the orzo and quickly to… text/html 2010-01-08T18:55:48-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/start?rev=1262994948&do=diff * Daddy Chicken * Chili * Coquilles St Jacques * Spicy Lamb Burgers * Black Beans and Rice (Frijoles Negros) * Verzada Asturiana * Maryland Crab Cakes * Katherine Hepburn's Brownies * Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes * Pumpkin Pie * White Bean Soup with bacon * Stir-fried chicken and greens with peanuts * Stir-fried shrimp with basil * Meatloaf * Cranberry sauce with Orange * Flan * Magic Cookie Bars * Turkey Pot Pie * Chicken with Tarragon … text/html 2010-01-07T19:56:18-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/chicken_with_tarragon?rev=1262912178&do=diff Chicken with Tarragon (Poulet a l'estragon) from 60 minute gourmet * 2 to 3 lb chicken in pieces, or legs and thighs * salt and pepper * 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil * 2 tablespoon finely chopped shallots, or 1 teaspoon dried onion * 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon * 1/2 to 3/4 cup dry white wine * (1/4 cup water) text/html 2010-01-03T19:11:47-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/turkey_pot_pie?rev=1262563907&do=diff Turkey Pot Pie Bon Appetit, November 2009 Oven 400F. * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 cup chopped onion * 6-8 oz sliced mushrooms * 1 cup thinly sliced peeled carrots, about 3 * 1/2 cup diced leftover cooked veges * 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey * 1 to 1 1/4 cup gravy * 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme * 1/4 cup peas (optional) * chopped parsley, fresh (optional) * 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon water * 1 pie crust (see Joy of Cooking) text/html 2010-01-01T10:30:47-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/magic_cookie_bars?rev=1262359847&do=diff Magic Cookie Bars Oven: 350 degrees * 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter * 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs * 1 (14) oz can sweetened condensed milk * 2 cups (12 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips * 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut * 1 cup chopped nuts text/html 2010-01-01T10:24:45-05:00 Melissa Clepper-Faith http://alephnull.com/w/recipes/flan?rev=1262359485&do=diff Flan Oven 350 degrees * 6 eggs * 2 cups milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1.5 cups sugar * Caramelize half cup sugar in nonstick skillet, stirring constantly. When melted, pour into the bottom of a Pyrex dish. * Beat 6 eggs, or mix in blender. Add milk, vanilla and 1 cup sugar. Beat thoroughly; pour into dish on top of caramelized sugar. * Place Pyrex dish in a larger dish. Add water to the larger dish to half cover the contents of the Pyrex dish. (“Bano Maria”) * Bake 4…