Inspired by a combo of two different pasta salad recipes, I substituted veggie-based "pastas" for traditional spirals. They are all green lentil based, so don't necessarily have fewer calories, and definitely have a more vegetable flavor.
I made a huge amount, which isn't such a good idea for keeping the spiral shapes intact when it comes time for mixing everything, though real pasta may hold up better. This was a trial run for an upcoming party, so it was good to learn a few things.
The ingredients are shown in the picture. I forgot to include tomatoes in the photo, but grape tomatoes were included in the mix.
I think I would add more marinated artichokes. The flavor is so good, and the liquid is the perfect dressing. Instead of the recommended pepperoni sausage, I used diced ham steak. The recommended cheese was cubed provolone, of which I could only find sharp provolone. It's not as flavorful as the cheeses I'm used to, so I think I might add some strong-flavored feta to the mix for next time.
I also added tomatilloes. They added an interesting sour component to it.
Everything is marinating together in the fridge, so tomorrow's taste will give me a better idea about additions and subtractions.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
