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Display Name:	Violet Veil
Personal URL:	http://GreensVegFruit.blogspot.com
Member Since:	2/28/08

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Sisterfunkhaus - You might want to do more research on the topic before writing about things you obviously don't understand. Beekeeping Basics: Equipment List Flag this comment	5/22/12 12:36 PM
@sarahbru - I'm in east Dallas...and yeah, if you have traditional, non-appropriate plantings, as most do in Dallas, especially north Dallas, they will not do well in this heat and drought. Native and adapted plants are the way to go. My yard is in full bloom! Yarrow, Autumn Sage (red, white, and pink), Mexican Milkweed, Bee Balm, Cat Mint, Basil, Red and Yellow Yucca, Four Nerve Daisy, and some others that I can't remember now. Green Spaces of Texas Well-Designed Travel Flag this comment	5/18/12 5:31 PM
Keep the bee posts coming! Beekeeping Basics: Equipment List Flag this comment	5/18/12 4:52 PM
I like my guacamole to be all about the avocado so I don't use too many ingredients Avocados Salt Garlic Powder Black Pepper Fresh Lime Juice How to Make Better Guacamole: Tips from Two Food Writers Flag this comment	5/11/12 12:14 PM
I agree with some of the others above--your bathroom is awesome!! Count yourself lucky to have snagged a house with the original bathroom! http://savethepinkbathrooms.com/ I think once you remove the wallpaper and paint, put in a new shower curtain, and your own towels, you'll like it better. Flooring for Pink and Green Bathroom? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/10/12 11:05 AM
Oh, I'd also recommend finding a local beekeeping club! Ours in Dallas is www.tvbees.org Beekeeping Basics: Before You Get Started Flag this comment	5/10/12 9:02 AM
jen_g - Africanization is not as big a problem as the media would have you think. I'm in Texas. There are ways to control the agression of a hive by requeening. I've never had trouble with it nor anyone I know. Beekeeping Basics: Before You Get Started Flag this comment	5/10/12 9:01 AM
We just had someone come out to our beekeeping club to talk about integrated pest management in the garden and he said buying ladybugs is a waste of money because they will fly away--that they are usually taken from California and have an urge to return home. He said that if you have aphids, you will get your own local ladybugs eventually. Aphids show up first and then the predatory insects will follow, provided that you have an organic garden. Instant Insects: Kill Garden Pests (and Delight Your Kids) with Ladybug Kits Flag this comment	5/4/12 11:12 AM
So sad! Save the pink bathrooms!! Before & After: Dana's Updated Bathroom House*Tweaking Flag this comment	5/4/12 10:43 AM
t.u.h - I always thought that top bar hives require less inspection/management than a typical langstroth hive. But I don't have a top bar hive so not the expert by any means. Beekeeping Basics: Brushing Up on Bee ID Flag this comment	5/4/12 10:42 AM
I've always been told that if you're at a restuarant and your hot food comes first you can eat it. If it's room temperature food, you are to wait until everyone else receives theirs. I'm assuming the same would go for something cold like ice cream. The Essentials of Dinner Etiquette, Illustrated! Cup of Jo Flag this comment	4/14/12 4:24 PM
I'd be careful about using some of these...because they will kill some beneficial insects too. The bad insects emerge before the beneficial predatory insects. For aphids, use a strong spray of water. That actually kills the aphids because it rips their mouths off. Then the ladybugs and predatory wasps will appear and eat them up. How To Make Natural Garden Pesticides Flag this comment	4/13/12 9:36 AM
Yeah, I'd really recommend rough cut cedar or redwood if you're going to do wood--it will last a lot longer. Lowes sells rough cut cedar but they won't cut it to size (I have no idea why--they said it's too hard). I found a lumber yard that would though--if you're in Dallas, it's called Ivey Lumber. The Basics of Building Raised Bed Planters Flag this comment	4/13/12 9:31 AM
I love raw baby spinach in salads, smoothies, etc. But cook it and I want to puke. I can't handle the taste for some reason. Doesn't matter how it's cooked or what it's in/on. Pizza, curry, whatever...can't do it. Mark Bittman Says: Cook Your Spinach! Flag this comment	4/11/12 3:23 PM
Great yards. Would love to see more of these on here but wish there were captions for the photos. Sometimes I'm not sure what I'm looking at. Kelly and Erik's Urban Farm Garden Tour Flag this comment	4/11/12 1:37 PM
I agree with the other posters that there needs to be another option--No, due to being veg or religious reasons. For me it's no because I'm vegetarian. But I do eat lots of other fats...just not ones where the animal was killed for it. Do You Bake with Lard? Reader Survey Flag this comment	3/31/12 2:26 PM
If you want to make it even easier, roll the sushi into cones. That way you don't need much skill or extra equipment. I don't really see this here but in Japan, mayo corn was a popular filling. Also canned tuna + mayo. It's pretty good! (I would always use veg tuna) Homemade Sushi for Dinner: Tips & Tricks Gourmet Live Flag this comment	3/29/12 11:16 AM
This looks really good! I'm going to try it with tempeh instead of tofu. Recipe: Springtime Soba with Miso SauceRecipes from The Kitchn Flag this comment	3/29/12 11:11 AM
I never use bananas, avocados, tofu, or yogurt in my green smoothies. I do add ground flax/chia seeds, but that's for the nutrition, not for the texture/flavor. Greens Veg Fruit is my blog where I write about green smoothies (and other things) with recipes and tips. Good Substitute for Banana in Smoothies?Good Questions Flag this comment	3/29/12 10:22 AM
chris g and the others--I don't use bananas or avocados in my green smoothies. I have a blog all about green smoothies and juicing. GreensVegFruit.blogspot.com You also don't need a fancy blender. I talk all about it on there. Smoothies at Lunch: Five Great Recipes Flag this comment	3/17/12 2:40 PM