Every year I have some theme or thread that brings the guests together to know more about each other. One year it was simply “bring something to show and tell.” Another year, “bring a story to tell about yourself that others don’t know” This year I am asking everyone what food they think of when they think of Thanksgiving and I will have their item at our dinner, in their honor. It’s an interesting range: from wild rice and chestnut stuffing to refrigerated in the tube crescent rolls!

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1. eggs, cause I don’t think I can afford building a coop this year. 2. Lettuce and carrots 3. Tomatoes. 4. Basil 5. cheese 6. the fresh caught fish 7. visiting with the people I know.

I am all over this idea! Thank you! This will give me some impetus to work the garden area too. Any other thoughts that come to mind I am happy to hear them. Thank you CindiCC.

Hi CindiCC, I’m a REAL beginner. Did you plant the seed in your prepared garden already in the Portland area? Your comment above does give me hope and vision of chard growing in my soon to be garden!

Great! Now we can move on. Who is planning their garden and how do you start? I am clueless. Where are my grandparents when I need them? I recall they grew in beds and in boxes but I don’t know what to grow or how to start the seeds. I remember they grew peas, beans, lettuce, onions, potatoes and rubarb but I don’t recall how they got to the vegetables that I ate. So much to learn and so little time...

Not sure if the Ranchers are in sticks anymore. I know the 5cent Big Hunk used to be HUGE and now the name seems silly for the small bar and much more than a nickel! Thanks for reminding me of the Big Daddy.

If you are wondering what the square end is for I can picture a gold necklace threaded thru it. Happy Valentine’s Day! (or an attempted peeler for decorations or drinks?)

Citrus peeler, I believe. Whatever it is: How have you been living without it?

Why “we” became short of cash is a HUGE question and the “we” is a variety of types of people and situations. So many reasons, so many answers and so much for each of us to learn, perhaps adjust and improve ourselves without judgement of people’s choices but with a sharing of knowledge that may help others too. I will be interested to see your next post. Thanks for your work!

In the 1960’s food was more often purchased locally and prepared and eaten at home by the stay at home mom. Then, as both parents were at work during the day and had less time to cook dinner they began buying fast food. The “full meal deals” cost less so individuals short of cash buy cheap fast food. Calorie intake went up while nutrition decreased along with the amount spent on food.

Don’t suppose you need a guinea pig for a video or TV show?

That would GREAT! Thank you for keeping me in mind.

CAULIFLOWER, roasted in planks. Wish it was local cauliflower these days...

Concerning #20: Would you please elaborate? PLEEESE.