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We have a chest freezer in the basement. In retrospect I wish I would have bought an upright, but this was many moons ago and it served its purpose. I have milk crates which stack on top of each other that we have inventoried both contents and location of. The bugger is keeping that list updated! Waiting for Ken's barcode or 'facial' recognition scanning system!

You would love this one client I was working with, Ken - they have node sensor technology for agricultural applications which automates the entire process based on the genetics of the plant being grown. Very cool stuff out there. And then there's old dirt farmers like me - KISS - just throw some compost and worm castings on for good measure when in doubt!

You are like the mad (in a good way) scientist of the indoor plant world, Ken! I love it!!!!!!! All of that is way above this dirt slinger's head!

A few things to note... Jo - you now have dozens of lettuce seeds waiting to be planted - consider yourself lucky! Ken - Looks like ol 'lime tree needs a new pot! Been playing with cloth pots for some indoor gardening...ahem....they work really nice! No plastic involved either, which is always a big BONUS! I re-potted my 2x36 seedling tray's into plastic cups now, which will be their last housing until they return to mother nature. That was quite a bit of work, but they are doing really well -

The orientation should not matter on this one! Baby back ribs 2 types of dry rubs.

Soldiers getting ready to go out and fight the good fight!! sorry for the orientation there is still no method to rotate it once uploaded!

chicken tinga tostadas w fixins

Funny. Not only did I order nearly the same herb order as you (Richter's herbs - great selection) but for the first time I also ordered a Curry leaf plant to play with! I will let you know. Share you findings as well. Meant to take a picture, so far, I have enjoyed some garlic chives, very young spring garlic and wild arugula. Planted various types of lettuce and snap peas as well. About 6-8 types of heirloom tomatoes, aurora, Serrano and poblano peppers; cucumbers, ground cherries, prize choy and my first attempt at starting Thai basil (which is working) are under the LED in starter trays.

Thank you all for the kind wishes. Hope you are all safe and well during these surreal times. Probably should turn off the running loop of Groundhog Day in the background, not helping matters!

Isolation Self Produced-B-day dinner... No way to rotate pics in EG - practice your neck stretches prior to proceeding! Porcini/Veal stock/Black Truffle reduction (I would eat this on shoe leather) 8 Week Cumbrae's RibEye Chocolate/Meringue sandwich (with some maple syrup for good measure, because clearly there was not enough sweetness there!) Something to wash it down. Cheeses not pictured.

not sure how eg manages to totally rotate the orientation from how it’s even displayed in my phone but...kudos! Shrimps - lobster sauce - egg bean noodle. Back yard wild celery (First pic) - beans and cabbage

Listen, if you want men to avoid liking you so much, quit feeding them such good food!

If I may jump in... I have been continually 'perfecting' mushroom (or any) risotto for over 20 years. Some of the key's I have found: - Must use mushroom stock, the more intense the better. Porcini re-hydration liquid is great here. - Have an intense mushroom 'boost' for 3/4 of the way through the cooking process ready - e.g. sautee your mushrooms, shallots, deglaze with wine and stock - reduce, add butter and herbs - then add this saucy mixture to the risotto. - The more browning on your mushrooms, the better. Enjoy!

Garden tomato sauce - ricotta/parm/fresh ramp/garlic leaves baked squares w pancetta - fried potato gnocchi

I have a few extra limes... How about some kaffir lime leaves!?

No (I have those as well, but they are bean curd) - these ones were sweet potato starch noodles. I love the chew on them.

Tilt sideways (or have another glass or two!). Veg Thai coconut curry on glass noodles

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Absolutely relevant meal... fried rice, seared veg, spicy “crack”

That's some quality social distancing measures. Apparently good (food) tastes does not necessarily coincide with high levels of intellect.

Have to see the beauty in the little things - was just getting some stuff ready for dinner, in this case large local organic spinach. Soon to become some butter “creamed” concoction... Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.

clams - ginger/chilli/garlic/cherry tom/ramp oil

Seared scamorza on crispy potato wheel with tomato reduction and crispy prosciutto Molten cocoa and marzipan cake

Thanks! I go to a Japanese fish/sushi place nearby - https://www.tarosfish.com/ They always have excellent quality and variety.

King salmon, ocean trout, Atlantic salmon, salmon belly, kampachi and hamachi belly turns into.... nigiri and rolls - seared belly with Yuzu soy.. to wash it down wife’s bday dinner - ala isolation!