Delicious Cauliflower

...ld sub. regular onion for this) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2-3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 tsp black pepper juice of one lemon (maybe 2 tablespoons–to taste) parsley for garnish Wash, core and break up the cauliflower into bite sized florets. Steam, boil or elsewise cook the cauliflower until it is just tender. Don’t overcook, because it will receive some more cooking down the line. Drain if necessary. Add the 6-8 T of oil to a big fryin...

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Don’t Wash Raw Poultry

...their surfaces, research has shown that washing raw poultry under running water in your kitchen sink is a bad idea. If germs were visible to the naked eye, you would see that washing poultry just splashes bacteria all over you, your kitchen towels, your countertops, and any other food you have nearby, such as raw foods or salads. This can make people sick, especially young children, pregnant women, older adults and the immunocompromised. Instead,...

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Saturday Linkages: Speedos, Blue Eggs and the Rise of Rye

...-09/find-blue-chicken-egg-congrats-your-chicken-has-virus … Uncivilisation: the Dark Mountain Manifesto http://www.newstatesman.com/books/2009/09/civilisation-planet-authors … Power from the Tap: Water Motors http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2013/09/power-from-the-tap-water-motors.html … For these links and more, follow Root Simple on Twitter: Follow @rootsimple...

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Growing Your Own Soapnut Tree

...nd a frost free climate. It’s a tall tree that can take as long as ten years to begin fruiting. A friend of mine has one growing in Altadena. Sapindus Mukorossi needs lots of water. Craig has pointed out the perfect permacultural pairing for our dry climate–use the greywater from your washing machine to water your soap nut tree. It can be a bit tough to get the seeds to germinate. Here’s some instructions on how to grow Sapindus Mukorossi from see...

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