Comments on: Questions http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/ A tiny farm on Bainbridge Island. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:45:33 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Dropstone Farms » Recent farm meals http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 Dropstone Farms » Recent farm meals Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:23:18 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-1101 [...] stock made from homegrown pea shells (yes, it worked) [...] [...] stock made from homegrown pea shells (yes, it worked) [...]

]]> By: Dropstone Farms » Harvests and meals http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Dropstone Farms » Harvests and meals Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:35:31 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-95 [...] Peas: omelettes. frittata. In a bag in the freezer. Also attempting to dry some, and some pods became stock. [...] [...] Peas: omelettes. frittata. In a bag in the freezer. Also attempting to dry some, and some pods became stock. [...]

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Lauren Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:42:24 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-77 And re: choosing who is unlucky duck: as kids who either were in reality, or perceived ourselves to be in our heads, picked on, we certainly have more affinity for the victim. Plus, he is sweet, now, and much easier to catch than the rest of them, because he's, you know, totally traumatized. And more ands! re: peas: the chucks (that's the collective noun for chickens and ducks, you know) don't seem to like them, though we have tried a few times. With some leek tops, though, the shells made a fragrant stock that is freezing into cubes as we speak. And I figured I might as well try drying the starchy ones, so they are in a cupboard (to keep away from bugs) and I am checking on them every day. And last, but probably not really last, I have realized one thing that will help me post more. I usually carry my work computer home with me, but because I work for the state I am reluctant to post from it, as any activity is public record, traceable, etc. So instead I will carry my personal computer to and from work, and I can post from the ferry. And re: choosing who is unlucky duck: as kids who either were in reality, or perceived ourselves to be in our heads, picked on, we certainly have more affinity for the victim. Plus, he is sweet, now, and much easier to catch than the rest of them, because he’s, you know, totally traumatized.

And more ands! re: peas: the chucks (that’s the collective noun for chickens and ducks, you know) don’t seem to like them, though we have tried a few times. With some leek tops, though, the shells made a fragrant stock that is freezing into cubes as we speak. And I figured I might as well try drying the starchy ones, so they are in a cupboard (to keep away from bugs) and I am checking on them every day.

And last, but probably not really last, I have realized one thing that will help me post more. I usually carry my work computer home with me, but because I work for the state I am reluctant to post from it, as any activity is public record, traceable, etc. So instead I will carry my personal computer to and from work, and I can post from the ferry.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Lauren Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:24:59 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-76 Re: ditching job: It certainly is a nice idea. But for now I am insurance for two (who are both crazy and glasses-needing). So. Re: unlucky duck: it is possible. A tasty, tender, juicy, delicious possibility. Re: ditching job: It certainly is a nice idea. But for now I am insurance for two (who are both crazy and glasses-needing). So.

Re: unlucky duck: it is possible. A tasty, tender, juicy, delicious possibility.

]]> By: Melinda http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Melinda Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:00:02 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-75 #4. You can sleep when you're dead. Also, perhaps you should consider ditching this "job" thing that you do. Are you going to eat the unlucky duck? #4. You can sleep when you’re dead. Also, perhaps you should consider ditching this “job” thing that you do.

Are you going to eat the unlucky duck?

]]> By: Anna http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Anna Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:38:11 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-71 Yeah, I think you want nice ducks. I vote for the picked-on, not the picker-upon. And about the starchy peas and fibrous shells, you could let the poultry turn them into delicious eggs for you. Or get a pig and make some bacon! Or stock. Stock's perhaps more sensible. Yeah, I think you want nice ducks. I vote for the picked-on, not the picker-upon.

And about the starchy peas and fibrous shells, you could let the poultry turn them into delicious eggs for you. Or get a pig and make some bacon! Or stock. Stock’s perhaps more sensible.

]]> By: Leigh http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Leigh Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:44:11 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-70 #3: Since you asked, I say keep the docile one. The only advantage I can see to having strong baby ducks is that they can better defend themselves and find food in the wild. But their shiny new pen should keep them away from predators and I assume that you will continue to feed them properly, so strong babies aren't necessary. Keep us updated on the duck situation! #3: Since you asked, I say keep the docile one. The only advantage I can see to having strong baby ducks is that they can better defend themselves and find food in the wild. But their shiny new pen should keep them away from predators and I assume that you will continue to feed them properly, so strong babies aren’t necessary. Keep us updated on the duck situation!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.dropstonefarms.com/2008/07/questions/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Lauren Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:11:28 +0000 http://www.dropstonefarms.com/?p=50#comment-69 Actually, I have answered my own question with a little fine-tuning of the Google query: <a href="http://www.google.com/search?num=30&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=pQX&q=%22pea+stock%22+-photo+-quote&btnG=Search" rel="nofollow">yes, you can make stock with the shells</a>. Actually, I have answered my own question with a little fine-tuning of the Google query: yes, you can make stock with the shells.

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