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[theatokos]

I would like three things:
1. Any spring time recipes you have. I am beyond bored with my usual repetoire. Fruits, veggies, salads, fish - all those lighter things are calling to me. But I'll take anything awesome at this point.

2. I was given some dried chipotle peppers today. I took one sniff of them and decided to make mole sauce. But I've never done it before. Do you know how? Please guide me.

3. I want to start to garden. I've never done it before. I think starting with a tub of herbs would be wise. Help!

Thank you. I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Comments

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Peas are climbers, yes? We do have some garden space, both in front and in back. I'm not sure I want to plant in the back because B runs around there, although that's the sunniest spot. I seem to remember that zucchinis grow well too.

[nosce.livejournal.com]

Yes, peas are climbers. But you can easily train them to anything- a tomato cage, a wall, a lattice, twine wound between two sticks.

Zucchini is pretty hardy as well, but they take a lot of room as the vines are sprawling. Cucumbers and zucchini can be trained to grow upwards, onto a lattice, which would save you a ton of space.
Zucchinis also taste horrible when they get really large and fat- more cucumber size will give you the best flavor. It's also the kind of plant that ripens all at the same time. So when you've got ripe zucchini, you've got way too much to eat.