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18 June 2019 Chickpea Tempeh

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/18%20June%202019%20Chickpea%20Tempeh/HTML/ 18 June 2019 Chickpea Tempeh Chickpeas are dehulled by boiling for about 30 minutes, then rubbed together and the hulls are poured off about five time. This completely removes the hulls. The dehulled chickpeas are then cooked in boiling … Continue reading →

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16 June 2019 Lentils. Removing hulls

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/16%20June%202019%20Lentils.%20Removing%20hulls/HTML/ 16 June 2019 Lentils. Removing hulls Green lentils are a fine food used in various recipes. Each lentil is enclosed in a hull, which is best removed to enhance any recipe. Method is to soak in cold water for … Continue reading →

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13 June 2019 Soy tempeh

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/13%20June%202019%20Soy%20tempeh/HTML/ 13 June 2019 Soy tempeh Soy tempeh was made,fermented 24 hours at 31C. The end product is perfect. The mycelium completely impregnates the beans so they lose most of their their shape, and the block approaches a homogeneous mass.

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12 June 2019 Lentil Husk Removal

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/12%20June%202019%20Lentil%20Husk%20Removal/HTML/ 12 June 2019 Lentil Husk Removal To use the lentil spouts added to juice remove the husks. Procedure for adding to juice is as follows.Soak the lentils in cold water for about 3 hours. Rub the lentils between the … Continue reading →

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11 June 2019 Air Dancer (Bird and squirrel deterrent)

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/11%20June%202019%20Air%20Dancer/HTML/ 11 June 2019 Air Dancer Bought an air dancer to place near fruit bushes that are frequented by birds eating the fruit. It is being tested on haskap berries that are on the cusp of ripening. It is strong … Continue reading →

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9 June 2019 Indian corn

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/9%20June%202019%20Indian%20corn/HTML/ 9 June 2019 Indian corn About 60 Indian Corn seeds were planted. When plants are small rodent and bird protection is prudent, chicken wire and a board over the small sprouts deters encroachments. This small patch produces about 30 … Continue reading →

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6 June 2019 Garden

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/6%20June%202019%20Garden/HTML/ 6 June 2019 Garden Garden shots. Very cold Spring so growth is slightly retarded

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4 June 2019 Bush Beans

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/June%202019/4%20June%202019%20Bush%20Beans/HTML/ 4 June 2019 Bush Beans A row of bush bens were planted. They need warm soil to germinate.

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28 May 2019 Lilacs

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/May%202019/28%20May%202019%20Lilacs/HTML/ 28 May 2019 Lilacs My two lilac bushes in full bloom.

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25 May 2019 Rain

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Durgan

http://durgan.org/2019/May%202019/25%20May%202019%20Rain/HTML/ 25 May 2019 Rain This rain in less than two hours. The area is almost saturated. Fortunately I have excellent drainage and the surface water will drain off in about 8 hours.

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