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^ Finishing the pumpkin pie @ducks4you .. it's been on a route from garden, to basement shelf, to kitchen stove, to crust, to freezer, to fridge, to breakfast table :).

Opened a new box of oolong tea so there is plenty. I'm thinking of buying some dried lemon verbena. Not especially happy with the dried anise hyssop so it won't be from that company. @Pulsegleaner probably has experience with Tea Valley, I'm wondering if that is a good source. (if'n i was better at self-sufficiency, i wouldn't have to worry myself about such things ;).)

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^ . @Pulsegleaner probably has experience with Tea Valley, I'm wondering if that is a good source. (if'n i was better at self-sufficiency, i wouldn't have to worry myself about such things 🙄.)

Steve
Actually, no (and it's Valley of Tea, not Tea Valley, unless there are two companies) My go-to for general tea (as opposed to the really expensive stuff) via mail is Simpson & Vail (I particularly like their Lewis Carrol blend from the Literary collection, but that's only good if you LIKE the flavor of roses and violets.) Skip the Victorian Earl Grey (there's so much lavender it's more potpourri than tea.) and the A Fu Soonga Smoked (despite what they say, it does NOT taste like Laspsang Souchong OR Russian Caravan.)
For Oolongs, I actually think the Vietnamese is best (The Imperial is a little lighter than the Red, but they are both good.) The Colombian is even better, but it's out of stock now. AVOID the Japanese (if it ever comes back) whoever did it is still so used to making Japanese green tea that they created an oolong that tastes like that (i.e. VERY vegetal.)
 

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Valley of Tea, not Tea Valley
Thank You. Mixing up the name shows my frustration about being nearly o.u.t. of both the lemon verbena and anise hyssop. I can use the poor quality hyssop that I have already bought (or just sub in licorice root). Lemon verbena is a favorite even by itself in the kettle. It's the dried herbs I'm needing but I could be upping my game with the oolong, as well.

I can check out those other companies.
 

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Sunny today. I made it out to the back of the garden yesterday for the first time in months. I have not been out there since I went to the hospital in Sept. At first because I could not walk that far and then the snow, but most of the snow is gone and the crazy rhubarb is peeking through the ground.
 

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Sunny today. I made it out to the back of the garden yesterday for the first time in months. I have not been out there since I went to the hospital in Sept. At first because I could not walk that far and then the snow, but most of the snow is gone and the crazy rhubarb is peeking through the ground.
That’s a WOW moment! I know that makes you happy!
 

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@Gardening with Rabbits , my rhubarb probably looks just the same. It might be kinda scary for those not knowing what is beneath the soil surface to see those bright red knuckles pushing up from the underworld.

:D Good Morning! Wheat Chex with a sliced banana holding them down in the bowl is on the menu. Two full cereal boxes and more bananas on the breakfast table.

Men-u or Me-n-U? As in "Dutch?" And, that is probably bearing false witness re: the Dutch. Hey, I learned why we in the US use the term "Dutch oven." Evidently, the heavy, covered pot suitable for setting on a bed of coals was once made of brass and the Dutch were thought to make the best. If I have it right, in the UK, it is more commonly known as a casserole (from the French ;)). You know, that Boston Tea Party had a LOT to do with Americans being denied trade with Dutch merchants.

Oh, and menu. It's related to Latin and suggests "a list." Similar to minutes and minutiae ...

Steve ...
 

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Good Morning EVERYONE!!! HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY!!!!!
I apologize for not being on in a couple of days, was dealing with my own issues which now I'm better. I only made Chocolate Chip cookies the other day seeing how I didn't have any BUTTERMILK ( yes, I know I can make a suitable alternative but I couldn't find the recipe).
Weather says it's 52 here right now but it's mostly cloudy and there's a slight breeze so debating if I want to take chance doing laundry or wait until the weekend.
 

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