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Like I said absolutely gorgeous is all I can say!
I appreciate talent that I know I`ll never have.
And you know its getting to be that time of year. On a chilly evening wouldn`t it be nice to wrap yourself up in one of the beautiful quilts from this shop on Etsy.
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Now for my herb of the week,
I choose French Tarragon.
Referred to as “a chef’s best friend,” French
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is an essential
aromatic herb.
How to Grow
Soil: French tarragon grows best in warm,
dry, well-aerated soils and does not tolerate wet or
saturated soils. French tarragon grows well in
neutral pH soils (pH 6.5-7.5), but exhibits some
preference for slightly acidic soils. Most soils in
Utah are suitable for growing French tarragon
provided they are well drained.
Soil Preparation: Before planting,
incorporate 1 to 2 inches of well-composted organic
matter or ½ tablespoon of all-purpose fertilizer (16-
16-8) per square foot of growing area. Work the
compost or fertilizer into the top 6 to 8 inches of the
soil. Organic matter additions to soils help improve
aeration and water drainage.
Propagation:
French tarragon is
propagated almost exclusively from stem cuttings
and root divisions. Seeds are rarely planted because
French tarragon seldom flowers, resulting in little
seed availability. Be careful when propagating from
root divisions. French tarragon roots are brittle; so
use a knife, as opposed to a shovel or hoe, when
collecting new plants. Root divisions should be
done in the spring just as new shoot tips are
emerging. You should get three to five new plants.
Heres a great quick and easy recipe using french tarragon you`ve got to try.
Chicken Salad with Tarragon Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat*
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1-2 Tbsp fresh chopped tarragon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
* Poach about 1 1/2 lbs of skinless chicken breasts and thighs, preferably bone-in (for flavor), in a quart of salted (1 teaspoon) water, for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from water, let cool, remove bones, chop the meat into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes.
METHOD
Mix all of the ingredients together. Adjust seasoning. Serve with lettuce for a simple salad, in a tomato that has been cut open for a stuffed tomato, or with slices of bread for a chicken salad sandwich.
Yield: Serves 4.
I like to make a chicken salad instead of tuna all the time. You just need something different once in a while.
Thats it for today.
Have a great day
And
As Always
Keep It Clean!
JoAnn
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