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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2024 : 06:18:22 AM
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Drying spearmint today. Heather got me hooked on having alfalfa tea for my afternoon and middle of the night tea so I thought I would add spearmint to it. I have single serve tea bags that I can fill with the dried spearmint and seal with my iron.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2024 : 2:12:41 PM
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I love that you're drinking alfalfa now, Sara! I just had some spearmint with mine this morning :) I use a french press for my tea rather than teabags though.
Right now I'm caught up on drying. I need to get another box of peaches though. We ate all the last box before I was able to dry any.
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2024 : 09:43:17 AM
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What does alfalfa tea taste like?
I'm drying Chamomile. I made tea last night from fresh picked flowers and added dried( I dry this too) stevia.
I'm done with drying herbs. I'll let plants grow awhile.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2024 : 10:00:03 AM
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To me alfalfa tea has a not too sweet grassy taste. I enjoy it without sweeting it.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2024 : 11:29:32 AM
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Tara - do you use your stevia for anything else besides tea? I have some this year and I'm not really sure how to use it. I was going to look into using it instead of sugar for baking but haven't gotten around to it yet. I think Sara's description of alfalfa tea is great. I don't sweeten mine either.
I have some peaches dehydrating right now.
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2024 : 1:22:58 PM
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My neighbor gifted me a ton of bananas and I have quite a few of them dehydrating right now. This is my second batch. The kids have eaten all from the first batch! They don't last long in this house.
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 05:32:51 AM
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Heather, I have only used stevia leaves for tea.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 3:46:48 PM
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I am drying 5 more rows of bananas today. This time we are trying some cinnamon and sugar on top!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 4:10:27 PM
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Cinnamon & sugar on top of the bananas sounds yummy.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2915 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jul 19 2024 : 5:21:11 PM
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| Oh Krista, I have a feeling that those will not last 5 minutes at your house! |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 4:22:56 PM
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Lisa, you were right! I did another 5 rows and then stuck them in the fridge in hopes to slow the kids down. So far it has worked lol!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2024 : 5:38:15 PM
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Those bananas sound wonderful! I might try that next time I get to the grocery. I have my dehydrator full of peaches right now.
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2024 : 11:46:26 AM
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Onions in dehydrator. Dehydrator in garage
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2024 : 12:06:06 PM
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Dried onions come in handy for many recipes and good idea to have the dehydrator out of the house when drying onions or garlic. My dehydrator is in my Yellow Rose College.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2024 : 05:07:52 AM
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I dry my onions on our covered porch. Keep that outside for sure. Going to head out and pick some basil leaves today, once the dew dries and get them drying. It is warm outside, so trying to keep activity to the house.
Farming in WI
Michele
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2024 : 7:24:55 PM
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My basil is not doing well this year - the kittens keep laying on it :( I put some zucchini slices in the dehydrator to see if I could make some "chips". They weren't too bad. I'll add a little salt to the next round.
~Heather
I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. George Washington
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4313 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4313 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 04:19:10 AM
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I have my basil this year in my raised bed, old water tank. But I have to keep wire over top of it to keep the deer out of it. Not sure if they eat basil, but I am not taking any chances.
Farming in WI
Michele
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7227 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2024 : 2:57:08 PM
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Heather, I never thought of doing zucchini. I can't believe I never thought of it. I am going to try some now. Thank you.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 07:39:36 AM
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Drying three packages of store-bought parsley this morning. Filled two trays. Trying to decide if I want to dry a bunch of green onions or use them fresh. I have to the parsley dries to decide. I do like to have dried green onions on hand for soups & stews.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
286 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
286 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 10:28:48 AM
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Sounds really good, Heather! Sara, love the ideas! Michelle, I want to try drying some of my onions, too! Doing the drying outside sounds great! I love the smell of onions, but not THAT much!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 12:18:52 PM
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I dry extra zucchini for making minestrone in the winter. When the trays in my dehydrator are full I put the extra on a window screen in the car. The hot car in the driveway can dry them faster than the dehydrator.
My son's chickens are laying more than can be eaten so I'll be drying eggs soon.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
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Edited by - StitchinWitch on Aug 02 2024 12:19:32 PM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 12:37:05 PM
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Okay Judith I just got to know how you dry eggs. Never heard of doing it.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2381 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 12:55:50 PM
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Sara it's easy. Just crack the eggs in a bowl, mix up with an egg beater, Cover the screens in the dehydrator with saran wrap and cover with a layer of egg. My dehydrator has four shelves that are about a foot square and I can do a dozen eggs at a time. When they are dry I semi-powder them and put them in plastic bags in the freezer. I use them in baking. My son is going to see how they work as scrambled eggs when he goes backpacking.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21, 6/24
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 1:15:04 PM
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Thanks Judith, I'm not a baker and I might eat 6 hard boiled eggs a month so doubt I will try it, but I do find it interesting to know how.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7227 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2024 : 2:41:20 PM
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Wow Judith, that is neat. My sister in law will freeze dry her eggs but I never thought of dehydrating them. In the future when we get chickens, I'll have to remember this.
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