Subj : Gardens
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Sat Aug 16 2025 16:44:39

Hi Dave,

Bittermelon

 DD> That would explain that. I'll have to look for it next time I'm down
 DD> to Little World Market or Asian Groceries to restock the miso paste.

 RH> Buy a small one for starters. (G) I can't give you specific recipies
 RH> using it as I've not had any in close to 20 years, and then it was in
 RH> dishes others made.

 DD> My search engine shows me an object that looks more like a cucumber
 DD> than what I think of as a melon. And parsing the recipes I have as
 DD> well as
 DD> those on-line I don'tsee anything that piques my interest.  <SHRUG>

OK by me it you take a pass on it. I've not bought any, knowing that
Steve doesn't like it. And yes, it does look like a cucumber. (G)

 DD>      8<----- ||||| ----->8

 DD> Had Callie stayed with her dam for a few weeks past weaning Mom Cat
 DD> would have schooled her in foraging for her food.

 RH> But she might not have been as easy to catch and civilize.

 DD> Oh, I don't know. I've a fair amount of history with barn//farm cats.
 DD> And the few times I've adopted from a shelter I sit on a chair amid
 DD> all of
 DD> the candidates and let one of them choose me - usually by climbing up
 DD> my leg and curling up in my lap.

 RH> I'd have a lap full--Steve calls me a pet magnet. (G)

 DD> We're currently tending/boarding three pooches. And every one of them
 DD> will come to if they need/want to hit the great outdoors. Even if
 DD> their grandpaw is standing/working right by the door.

Smart pups!


 DD> I *do*have some bitter melon recipes

 DD>       Title: Paksiw na Isda (Boiled Pickled Fish & Vegetables)
 DD>  Categories: Seafood, Vegetables, Stews, Chilies
 DD>       Yield: 4 Servings

Looks like one I'd take a pass on aslo.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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