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While on vacation I visited my first Le Creuset outlet store and fell in love. The sales clerk was an older woman that told me why she had some pieces and not others. We talked about surface space vs. depth and the variety of uses. The multiple color choices were almost overwhelming until I spotted that deep dark eggplant color - aubergine. The first meal in the 4 1/2 quart pot will be a pot roast for my Dad's 92nd birthday. Tell me how you use your Le Creuset and what pieces you own. |
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I have a French Oven 2.5 QT, a skillet with a grill, various stoneware pieces - bakers and a utensil crock. All are Caribbean Blue (well, the utensil crock isn't). I use the skillet for paninis. The french ovens are great for stews and chilis. |
I have the traditional pot in cherry. It's beautiful. I use it for risotto and chicken with sauces. I now want a typical dutch oven for the bottom surface area. Congrats on your new pot! |
- Posted by liriodendron (My Page) on Sat, Jul 27, 13 at 23:37
I inherited my Mother's LC pots, which have had 50+ years of hard, daily use, so they're fairly beaten up. Most of the wooden handles have heat damage (which is probably fixable, just need to turn/carve some new wooden pieces, I think.) But the insides have many places where the enamel has completely worn and chipped off, down to iron so I no longer think it's a good idea to cook in them. I'm afraid of getting little shards of the enamel in my food. I'm been pondering what to do with these as tossing them seems a waste since they can't be re-enameld, alas. But I've solved the problem: I plan to use them as bread baking cloche pots. I'll line them with parchment and bake mini boule-style loafs in them. I already use my own LC for bread, but mostly in larger pots. I was able to unscrew the wooden handles and that leaves me with just a cast-in rod that goes inside the wooden handle. I can just have that cut off, if necessary. So when your handsome aubergine raoster gets too tatty, you can still look forward to using it as a baking pan. L. |
- Posted by homebuyer23 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 27, 13 at 23:43
um, did you say le creuset outlet store??? No idea they existed! Off to see if theres one near me! Congrats on your pot, let us know how you like it. We're going to induction & I plan to buy myself an end of remodel gift of a Le creuset dutch oven!! |
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 0:25
Thank you for sharing how you use your LC! I am so excited to add this to my kitchen inventory! Liriodendron you are blessed to have inherited such a wonderful gift. My mqost prized kitchen item is a handwritten recipe by my grandmother for Waldorf Astoria cake. It holds such wonderful memories. Homebuyer - I purchased from the Tanger Outlets in Foley, Alabama (Gulf Shores area). The salesclerk said they ship. |
Wow - so wonderful to have the original pans from your mother. I am sure they are filled with memories. I have a 2.5 Staub and a Dutch oven LC(I think 4.5 but maybe 5) I bought the LC pieces at the outlet - they were first quality. Chitown has an outlet and a couple in Michigan. |
Oh, use them in the best of health! They are wonderful and the aubergine is gorgeous. The pieces I bought myself were in Indigo, now discontinued :( But most of my pieces are inherited from my parents, both amazing cooks and incredible people who my siblings and I miss terribly and constantly aspire to be like. All of their pieces were in Flame, and my favorites are the 9 qt round French (dutch) oven, and a pan they don't make anymore, that looks like the LC deep skillet, but is white enamel on the inside and has a lid. I try to replicate my father's braised rabbit stew (based on my mother's recipe that he "borrowed"; they were pretty competitive in the kitchen) in the former, and my mother's coq au vin and Thanksgiving stuffing in the latter. Oh thank you for making me think of these pans and the history that makes them so beautifully heavy! |
- Posted by shannonplus2 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 10:07
I bought my LC at an LC outlet store in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The outlet stores sell "irregulars", but I had to put my glasses on to find the small marks on my two french ovens (for some reason LC calls them french ovens instead of dutch ovens). I love the Dijon color because it is so sunny, and just says to me "Provence region of France". LC makes another yellow color too, but I haven't seen it at the outlet store. The first LC I bought was the 5-1/2 qt. french oven, which I use to make my famous spaghetti sauce and my beef stew plus other things. Then I realized the 5-1/2 quart was too small for my meatballs and spaghetti, and suddenly 5-1/2 quarts seem puny! So I bought the 7-1/4 qt. french oven. I also have the LC cast iron trivet to set them on, naturally! Note that sometimes the LC outlets have sales that discount the discounted prices even more. Sometimes the sale is only on one color, for example, or on one style of cookware. Sometimes it's storewide. When you go to an outlet store, you can ask to get on their mailing list, and you will then get postcards for the sales. I have to add though, that for casserole pans, I choose Emile Henry over LC. I think Emile Henry makes perfect casserole pans, while LC's expertise is more in enameled cast iron. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Le Creuset Outlet Stores
Wonderful stuff. You will love it. I have several pieces. My two favorite are the 9 qt Dutch oven and the medium sized braising pan. My braising pan came from an outlet. A tiny mark in the paint and it performs beautifully. My youngest sons favorite meal is a tough round steak braised for several hours in this pan and is delicious. Have fun! |
I also just purchased my first, a 3-1/2-Quart Dutch Oven in Cherry, on Amazon's Deal of the Day/hour, although I have not had a chance to use it yet. Looking forward to adding to the collection, especially since I will be moving near an LC outlet store, and will be getting an induction range. Just curious, do those of you who have a collection match the colors, or do you get a variety?? |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 16:08
I have several pots and several of the oval and small square stoneware dishes, most of which I bought at Home Goods. My colors are blue, red, light green, and orange. As an aside, one of the ovenware dishes broke under the broiler. I called LC; they asked to mail them the broken pieces and replaced the dish with another one. |
I have cherry, but would add with different colours if the right deal came around. I like them all! |
- Posted by nosoccermom (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 17:17
Oh, and another suggestion. Because I use my pots for very hot roasting, which sometimes burns them, I've started to clean them with a little bit of bleach. Works like a charm, even on fairly old pots that are scratched. |
We are addictive to Le Creuset, we have been collecting their cast iron pieces for over 25 years. We have most of their products. Many years ago DH spent a few years in France and acquired big collection of Le Creuset in flame color. I had my own collection in royal blue color. After we got married, we put royal blue collection in boxes stored in garage, hopefully some day we would use them in our future 2nd home. Once we acquired all the regular ones, we started specialty cookware, such as pate terrine, au gratine, fondue set and large paella pan. My most recent purchase is Moroccan Tangine. I really cannot say which one I like the most; since each one has its own purpose. Now the kids are grown, we have talked them to start their own collections. When we run out of ideas, Le Creuset is always a perfect gift for them. |
Tonight, I used my grill and panini press and had awesome grilled cheese, arugula, and green cherokee tomato sandwiches. I served gazpacho (from my vitamin) with them - yum! My only concern is the weight of the items. I just found out I tore 2 ligaments in my wrist (which occurred a few years ago) and it might make lifting these beautiful pans more difficult |
- Posted by potterstreet (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 17:53
Great topic! Bought my first piece for $1.00 at a flea market years ago and have been adding pieces steadily since then. I must have fifteen pieces in flame. I love my LC, use it daily and wouldn't trade it for the world. My favorite pieces are my braiser and my huge dutch oven. Love them! Enjoy yours! They're in a category of their own! |
- Posted by sparklebread (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 18:11
Love each and every one! Some are worse for wear than others, that is for sure. My collection is courtesy of my mom's annual birthday gift to me. My adult children borrow them as they insist food taste better when cooked in them. Unfortunately, the pieces don't always seem to make it back home! |
- Posted by chinchette (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 19:14
I have a big kitchen but lack of space curbs my habit. Just got a new one two weeks ago. DH found it at Williams & Sonoma way on sale. I want to hear what you all cook in them. I mainly use them to make a brisket which I slow cook for about 6 hours. We also use them to keep party food hot. Such as a million sausages and burgers off the grill, go into the Le Cruset. I don't use aluminum foil so I like to let a chicken rest in them with the lid on instead of tenting. |
Hi hi! Long time no talk, always nice to see your name pop up. Happy birthday to your Dad, what a nice christening of your new Le Creuset. Hope the whole family will be there to enjoy. I have one big casserole which I use occasionally; good thread, would like to know more bout how people use theirs. Best, oldbat2be |
- Posted by sanjuangirl (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 21:01
I have a big blue gumbo pot that looks just like Eames and another smaller Gumbo pot in light blue for smaller gumbos. I also make jambalaya in both. Guess mine are my Cajun cooking pots!. Every time my family sees them out, they get excited! |
- Posted by beekeeperswife (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 22:43
I use my 8 qt green pot for boiling water, many many years ago my mom was coming to take care of the kids while dh and I went on a cruise. I told her to use that pot to boil water becuase the water would boil quickly. She laughed when we got back and told me couldn't lift it empty, she opted for the Farberware. I also make incredible short ribs in that pot, start on the stove then off to the oven. Stew in it too. Soup of course. I have the grill pan (hate to clean it), several sauce pans, bought at various places including tag sales for next to nothing. Love the wood handled ones! And then there's my beloved doufeu. Mine is blue, but here's the story of it: " Originally introduced in 1934 by Le Creuset, the doufeu features a recessed lid designed to hold ice rather than embers. The doufeu can be used just like any round or oval oven, but it has added performance benefits when it comes to slow cooking. As moisture begins to evaporate inside the doufeu, the cool ice-filled lid causes this moisture to condense. Specially designed dimples on the flat interior of the lid then direct the moisture back down onto the food. This self-basting effect minimizes the need to add additional water and ensures that food remains moist, nutrients are not lost and flavors intensify. Even when the ice in the lid melts, the self-basting process continues to function, as long as water in the lid remains below the boiling point. " Oh, my colors are blue, green, flame, I'm colorblind when it comes to my LC--I always buy when I find deals and don't care about the color! |
- Posted by flwrs_n_co (My Page) on Sun, Jul 28, 13 at 22:58
I have quite a few pieces--bakers, dutch oven, a stock pot, and a grill pan. I use all of them, but the one I use the most is my 6 3/4 qt. round wide dutch oven. I love to make inexpensive pork roasts with lots of onions, garlic, chiles, and peppers in it. Cook it low and slow and the meat will fall apart. And clean up is a breeze! I also use LC for pot roast, brisket, stews, and chicken. I'm sure you'll enjoy your new purchase for many years to come! |
- Posted by julieboulangerie (My Page) on Mon, Jul 29, 13 at 2:32
Oooh! I have a 3.5 qt (blue, not sure if it's the one currently in production, though) and 5.5 qt (cherry) round, and a Dune colored small braiser. The braiser is my favorite for chicken stew/chicken and dumplings. Easy to make a fond, easy to deglaze, and a breeze to clean up. |
I have an old LC skillet; black enamel outside, grey inside. I wanted a skillet I could use to make tarte tatin for dinner guests years ago. I was shopping in Bloomingdale's, and they might have been out of stock of the one I chose?? In any event, they found one in the back, that was a discontinued item/style/color/size, and could "give" it to me at a significant discount, so I got it. I have two French/Dutch ovens, both in their satin black (discontinued color.) It's a satiny-matte black, with the same color/texture interior enamel. I got my 7.25 qt round French oven at a somewhat local cooking store (Chef Central) during a holiday promotion, pre-price-increase "sale" event, with a 20% off coupon! I also have the 3.5 qt round French oven, which I had tracked down online (Ira Woods) after the satin black had been discontinued. I don't use them all time, but I like using them when I do. FYI, I was told to use BKF for cleaning, and it does a great job keeping mine looking great after use--it removes the "stains" left behind on the enamel (when cleaning with just dish soap). |
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Wed, Jul 31, 13 at 0:53
I am overwhelmed by the stories so many of you shared. This has been a wonderful thread! Diva - I wanted the skillet, but DH loves our George Foreman for paninis. Perhaps I won't take him LC shopping with me in the future! aklvdb - Love risotto! Will definitely keep it in the list of recipes to try. The sales clerk kept talking to me about the bottom surface area. She uses hers for stuffed peppers. Liriodendron - Your story of inheriting your mother's LC warms my heart. Today, my elder sister and I discussed beginning the process of going through our parent's home. Mom died 33 years ago and Dad will never be able to live in the house again. We both talked about the treasures we will unearth that bring back a flood of memories. I am happy you found a new life for the LC. Homebuyer - Get that LC dutch oven! My end of remodel in our former home was refurbished Kitchenaid Epicurian. It lasted 10 years and I passed it on just a few weeks ago. a2gemini - The premium outlets by Aurora are fantastic! I will be in Oak Brook in October and plan to stop at the LC store! You just had to mention the 'V' word again! I am trying to decide if I really "need" one. I do plan to purchase one for my dot-in-law who is a dietitian and expecting her first baby. She makes the most unique dishes and I know she would truly appreciate its value. EAM44 - In the best of health is exactly how we plan to use the LC piece! I can just picture "dueling cooks!" You are most welcome for the memory jogger! Shannonplus2 - The dijon is fabulous! 5 1/2 quarts is puny??? How many people do you feed??? Good point about the sales being limited to specific colors. I chose the aubergine partially because of the color, but more for the 35% off sale! I must check out Emilie Henry! Red_Lover - I hope my family will have some favorites with this LC piece. I have a roast sitting in the frig defrosted that I hope to cook tomorrow. Had planned to serve it for Dad's birthday, but he is back in the hospital. legallin - I will watch Amazon! I will probably buy pieces in a variety of colors. As a kid we had Fiestaware in every color. I still have fond memories of the color place settings. My LC will go from stove/oven to table regardless of color! nsocccermom - I looked at the stoneware but decided to start with the cast iron. The sale clerk told me that any stoneware and also the cast should start in a cold oven. Let the pan heat up with the preheat function. azmom - DH and you both had collections! That is amazing. The Moroccan Tangine is a beautiful piece. You must share the results of the meal prepared in the tangine! Potterstreet - $1. Really??? Do you keep all the pieces enclosed in a space or are they open for all to see? I will certainly enjoy our new piece! Sparklbread - What a beautiful display! I tried to talk DH into the soup pot. We have some wonderful stock pans that he will not relinquish. Lucky you to have a mom that recognized the value of good cookware. Why is it that our kids "borrow" stuff that never makes its way back home??? I thought it was a phenomenon for my family only. :-) Chinchette - I love that you DH brought home a pan from Williams Sonoma! My DH loves to walk through cooking related stores, but he never makes a purchase. Any reason why you do not use aluminum foil? Great idea for resting a bird! OB2B - Hello my dear GW friend! Life has been very busy and time is limited. As soon as all the window treatments arrive, I plan to do a full reveal of the kitchen. Sanjuangirl - I would be excited to see those pots on the stove knowing what is typically served in them! YUMMM Bee - Who needs a steam oven when you can have a doufeu? Thanks for sharing the story. Lucky you to find so many pieces on sale. I think the weight is what kept me from buy LC for years. I have arthritis in my hands and I always felt it would be too much weight. I practiced picking up several in the store and decided it was definitely doable. flwrs_n_co - Lucky you to have so many pieces! My stomach is growling after reading your post! Julieboulangerie - So many people mentioned braiser! I must find a braiser! Another person that is color blind on their LC pieces. cat_mom - lucky you to get a "deal" on your first LC piece! Will check on the BKF for cleaning. I looked at the black, but the 35% off kept drawing me back to other colors. Thanks everyone for sharing. I truly enjoyed reading and responding to each of your posts. Bon apetit! |
liriodendron, I don't know what the warranty is where you live on them but in the US it's over 100 years. They replace them free of charge for you. It's worth a shot to contact LC and see if they will offer you any new pieces or reduced prices on new ones. They do make replacement handles for you pans too. Here they give them free if it's from normal wear. |
I have 3 peices. . .all in Dijon Yellow. . .grill pan (which I also hate to clean, but it does such a great job!!), a 2 3/4 qt oval dutch oven ( love the small size---perfect for small roast or chicken ) and my fav, a lidded terrine. . . just the size of a lasgna noodle. . I use it a lot to make a "three serving" lasagne. . one to eat, two to freeze!!. But. . . my "beauty queen" is a Staub 3.5 quart dark green (Basil?) Pumpking Cocotte with a brass stem. Don't use it often, but it makes me smile every time i walk into the ktichen!! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pumpkin cocotte
Oh that pumpkin cocotte is a beauty!!! It would make me smile, too! |
Enjoy!! I've recently acquired a number of pieces-- DH was with me when I was shopping the outlet and got carried away! I loved the aubergine color, but I returned them and exchanged for the azure blue. The purple looked awful in my kitchen :( DH pushed me to overbuy and I'm not using the 10" skillet like I had planned. I find it gets over hot and I end up overcooking the protein. The weight of the pan combined with the long handle is cumbersome. On a bright note, I love the signature braiser, it gets used quite often! |
Mother3sons - Repeat after me "I need a Vitamix, I need a Vitamix, I need a Vitamix" and then you will be convinced to get out of the AVBM club! Have fun shopping in Aurora - I ended up buying a few boring black pieces as I already had a mix of other colors... Unfortunately, I have run out of room for new pieces in my new kitchen - but wait - I just noticed my ice cream maker - I can drop that in the basement as I make my scream in my V now! So, maybe room for one more item! |
- Posted by liriodendron (My Page) on Wed, Jul 31, 13 at 21:52
@Blondelle, I am in the US, too. I believe the warranty is only for the original owner, which I am, of course, not since I inherited them. LC pots are great, but not immune to wear and tear. All of the pots that were in my Mother's kitchen are missing patches of the porcelain, right down to the metal. I could deal with the exposed iron, but it's the possibility of further porcelain flaking off into my food that makes them unusable as cooking pots. I suppose I could steam stuff in them with one of those basket steamers. But it seems silly to heat up the mass of a LC just as container for boiling water. That's why I was so tickled to think I might use them as baking pots for bread (with a parchment liner so the dough and pot never meet.) I already use my own LC as covered bread pans, for which they fabulous.. L. |
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Wed, Jul 31, 13 at 22:30
A2G - you make me laugh. I remember when we were both ABB. The VM is certainly on my list! |
Window treatments? Look forward to seeing! For me, window treatments are replacing an old window with a new one... :) As are many others, I shall be looking forward to your reveal. (Love that tile!). Need to send you an update of our fire room/dog room. Progress has been very slow but we're getting there. Next week, we start on our family room remodel wahoo! Best, oldbat2be |
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- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sat, Aug 3, 13 at 22:00
seven years ago as I was finishing our kitchen remodel I found a Saffron 7.5 qt covered pot. it was on the back of a shelf and covered in dust in Tuesday Morning. Price....$100. I snatched it up. never wanted another piece and there are no more Saffron ever. So I am content. I use it all the time. Soup, stew, braises and best of all I use it at 500 degrees to bake my wild yeast sourdough bread. The handle finally disintegrated and it looks like c$%^ inside but it still cooks like a dream. If you ever see the real Saffron let me know ...I might get another piece..:) c |
mother3sons - LOL Not sure I am ready for tangine - Do I have to join the ABTG club? Trailrunner - keep you eyes peeled to ebay - a couple saffron vessels recently sold! - Oh and your bread looks so wonderful - someday, I will learn to make bread outside of a shhh - BM (bread machine) - I know - heresy but not enough time in the day... |
a2, Oh yes, you will love tagine :-). I find I use tagine more and more often. For just two of us, the size is ideal. It requires such a low heat that does not heat up the kitchen even during our terrible summer. It is perfect for winter dishes. I love to try exotic recipes and spices with it. Tonight will be something with Saffron. I have been reading postings about Vitamix. Need help with the justification to get one when we already have 2 food processors, one heavy duty blender, one juicer, and one hand blender? |
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A local businessman and former chair of the Windham Board of Finance who now seeks a seat in the state House of Representatives promises to bring common sense and fiscal sense to Connecticut.
Republican John French, 54, of Willimantic, is running against Democratic incumbent State Rep. Susan Johnson, D-Willimantic, who won the seat in the November 2008 election.
He seeks the 49th House District seat, which represents all of Windham/Willimantic.
"We need to turn this state around," French said. "We need to make it business friendly."
As a small business owner who operates Willimantic Interior Design on Church Street, French said his other priorities, if elected, include addressing the state budget deficit, creating jobs and addressing the state's high electricity rates.
He said Connecticut needs to balance a budget that currently is "totally out of control," noting the projected $3.5 billion budget deficit.
French recommended a freeze on bonding and said he wants to look at the administrative hierarchy in state government and also look at what programs could be cut.
He also recommended a budget freeze or even a 5 percent rollback. "That would be a good start," he said.
French said he wants to make the state more competitive and take jobs from other states, while claiming his opponent — Johnson — simply wants to increase taxes.
He said by drawing people into the state and creating jobs, it will bring more taxpayers into Connecticut, who will also use their earnings to purchase items from local businesses.
"They work from the wrong side of the coin here," he said of his opponents.
He also touted his progress on local projects.
French said while he was chair of the board of finance from 1990-98, the town's mill rate stayed relatively flat.
"I balanced budgets," he said, adding he kept the town's taxes down.
French noted his other contributions include winning the first teacher contract arbitration case in the state and three others while chair of the board of finance.
He said he also worked to reclaim funds owed to the town from the now defunct Windham energy and recycling facility (WERF)
He said other contributions included finding and negotiating the Windham Middle School site location and he also worked to prevent the Windham Textile & History Museum from closing. French said he negotiated for the town to purchase the building, which kept it open.
He also worked toward getting approximately $55,000 for firefighter radios back in the 1990s, after a firefighter found himself in a basement and the radios were not working.
"I always pushed the envelope," he said.
French also touched on the election beyond Windham, with the governor's seat and other legislative seats up for grabs.
"If they get the trifecta, this state is in real trouble," French said about Democrats winning the gubernatorial election and holding onto their veto-proof majorities in the state House and Senate.
French said another reason he is running is for his six grandchildren, in hopes they will be able to have the same quality of life and opportunities he did.
One local issue French touched on was the $40 million Windham Interdistrict Magnet School.
French said he wouldn't stop the school, but would look to restructure it to make it a regional school.
He said restructuring the project would not delay it, but the town would benefit if four or five other towns were tied in financially instead of just Windham.
"We need to regionalize," he said.
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Giving Bees the Edge
Provide protection for bees in your buffer zone.
By Stuart McMillan
Buffers, the strips of land separating organic from non-organic land, are an integral part of organic production. They are required by all certification bodies to prevent contamination through genetic and pesticide drift. Many people think of buffers as a barrier to "bad" outside products from adjoining conventional land, but if properly designed, they can serve as a tremendous source of "good" elements for the field, farm, and region as a whole.
The agricultural landscape has become increasingly simplified; abandoned farmsteads cleared away, old field edges removed. This land has been put into production and field size increased. In many intensive agricultural regions, these rapidly disappearing areas are the only semi-natural habitat remaining. They contain a mix of introduced plants and the last existing native flora and fauna. This biodiversity is increasingly recognized as critical for maintaining threatened animal and insect populations.
While the cause of the recent decline of honey bees continues to be debated, it has long been known that habitat loss and modifications to the farm landscape have been negatively affecting native bee pollinators. Various methods of preserving and promoting field boundaries have been studied and proposed academically, but adoption in the field has sometimes lagged behind. Organic agriculture has a fantastic opportunity to apply some of these strategies in the buffer to enhance overall sustainability.
There is much evidence that vegetation surrounding the cultivated field has various influences on the crops, and the diversity of all the life in and around it. The importance of having a wide range of plants for pollinating insects is well known. Some experiments have found that the abundance of many crop pests is lower, and the abundance of pest predators is higher at the edges of a field as compared to the middle. Other studies have shown that as the plant diversity of the field edge increased, the diversity of the beneficial insects rose. There are a number of reasons why this may be.
The mixture of plants that can occur in a mature field edge produces essential food resources for beneficial insects. Pollen is a rich protein source, while nectar provides energy rich carbohydrates, both of which only come from flowering plants. Pollen also contains essential amino acids. Both plant nectars and pollen are needed by native bees in order to prosper. Plants produce pollen of differing protein contents and nutritional qualities for insects and, of course, at different times of the year when they flower. Throughout a growing season, the lifecycles of beneficial insects demand different resources. When a female insect is reproducing, she needs different food than when preparing to overwinter. Lady beetles feed on pollen when insect prey are not available. Hover flies need to consume pollen for proper egg development, along with nectar for energy while adults. Plant nectars from flowers are essential for predators like lacewings and parasitic wasps. The beneficial insects that may occur on crop edges all have different needs, so encouraging a diversity of plants is your best chance of meeting their needs.
Plants surrounding fields frequently support neutral non-pest insects that are alternate food sources for beneficials. One of the parasitic flies important in the control of the European Corn Borer was promoted by the occurrence of giant ragweed. It was found that there was a ragweed specific caterpillar that was preyed upon before the arrival of the corn borers later in the season. Similarly, ladybeetle control of crop aphids is promoted by a diversity of early and late season plants around the field. In Washington State, the USDA recently examined the relationship between a group of important parasitic wasps Anagrus spp. that attack grape leafhoppers. Researchers consistently found that wild rose and blackberry plants in the areas next to grape vineyards supported higher populations of the parasitic wasps that used both leafhoppers living on the rose, and blackberry and leafhoppers on grape. Having these other plants in the field edge led to better control of the pest leafhopper. In all of these cases, the insects occurring on the weeds or native plants would never pose a threat to the crop, but promote the beneficial insect populations leading to increased pest control for the intended crop.
The vegetation also provides a moderated micro-climate that influences development, reproduction, egg laying or overwintering success. In this role, maintaining structural diversity is as important as species diversity. Different plants will serve various functions throughout the season. Tufted bunch grasses promote the survival of ground dwelling predatory insects such as ground beetles, rove beetles and wolf spiders. Certain bees burrow into these grasses to overwinter. The thick litter layer that builds up in complex, minimally managed, perennial vegetation is very helpful for beneficial insect survival through the winter. Also, the absence of tillage and other agricultural disturbances increases the abundance and diversity of most insects dramatically. This applies not only to the beneficial predatory insects previously discussed, but to pollinating insects, decomposers, weed seed eating insects, and the countless neutral insects that may not serve a direct agronomic role, but are important in their own right.
While insects were used as an example, many of these principles apply to other wildlife such as reptiles, birds and mammals. Field margins can strongly influence the nesting and survival of birds, particularly ground birds. A wide range of animals can use field boundaries as wildlife corridors, either for relocation within the farm or for regional migrations.
By creating a more diverse and permanent buffer strip, other agronomic benefits are realized. Depending on the vegetation present, the buffer may reduce wind velocity and associated crop damage. The reduction of wind may increase snow catch, which is a benefit in drier agricultural areas. It can serve to reduce erosion caused by wind and overland flow of water. It can act as a barrier to nutrient run-off as well. A buffer made up of a mixture of plants will also be a more effective barrier to chemical drift, especially if one includes a mix of shrubs and trees into the buffer area.
The creation of a diverse permanent buffer does not have to be expensive. Although frequently many native species are superior, sometimes easily available cultivated forage varieties will function just fine. Also, the spontaneous growth of introduced weeds and native seeds still in the seed bank will also diversify a simple species mix over time. The judicious gathering of seeds from suitable plants occurring along roads, railways, cemeteries and semi-natural habitats close to the fields provides affordable and regionally adapted varieties.
One reason producers may be reluctant to create a diverse buffer is the loss of cropping land. Some producers need to maintain some form of revenue from the buffer zone. Obviously, with smaller fields the proportion of area used by the buffer increases, but the benefits created from a diverse buffer zone may well offset the loses in cropping area. Do the benefits from this area outweigh the income generated from it? This is a question that must be answered by each producer on a case-by-case situation.
What is appropriate on one farm may not work on the next. In the Great Plains region the best buffer would mimic the original prairie with roughly 75 percent grasses and 25 percent flowering plants. In areas that were traditionally wooded, having a higher percentage of woody shrubs and trees would be more appropriate. It is a good idea to maintain a species mixture, and not have a totally forested buffer since a fully wooded buffer promotes forest specialist insects that are reluctant to leave the buffer into the arable fields.
If one is producing orchard crops then it would be advantageous to have a buffer that is predominantly trees and shrubs. Look to the original ecosystem for models to follow in creating an appropriate buffer. It is essential to avoid having plants in the buffers that would serve as alternate hosts of diseases and pests or become weeds in your main crops. Some initial research and planning can go a long way in avoiding future difficulties.
Each farm is different and requires a unique solution. What is universal is that a well-designed buffer must provide multiple benefits on an environmental, agronomic, and economic level. Buffers should promote biodiversity, which is as much a part of organic certification as is creating a buffer to exclude prohibited substances.
Further Information:
Xerces Society, www.xerces.org
Wild Farm Alliance, www.wildfarmalliance.org/index.htm.
Stuart McMillan works as an organic inspector in Canada.


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5 Pharaoh's army was come forth out of Egypt; and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard news of them, they broke up from Jerusalem. | 5 Pharaoh's army had marched out of Egypt, and when the Babylonians who were besieging Jerusalem heard the report about them, they withdrew from Jerusalem. |
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Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY holiday crafts, fun Thanksgiving-themed games, charitable activities, and more, all of which can help your family show gratitude and give thanks.
Yes, the highlights of Thanksgiving Day are watching the parade (and the game) and eating turkey. But this special holiday isn't just about the entertainment and the food. This year, start a new tradition that brings out the importance and symbolism of the holiday.
Begin by asking yourself what Thanksgiving means to you. Is it about faith? Family? Giving back to the community? Incorporate these ideals into your new tradition in a fun, creative way.
And the concept of Thanksgiving isn't always easy for little ones to grasp, so involve your kids and give them a taste of what Thanksgiving is really about.
Use a plain white tablecloth and fabric markers to personalize your Thanksgiving table before you lay out the turkey and stuffing. Have each person write their signature, the date, and what they are thankful for on the cloth before the meal begins. Use the same tablecloth each year and enjoy reading the old memories before adding new ones.
A gratitude tree is a fun way to share what Thanksgiving means to each person. Use a die cut machine or free-cut the shape of a tree with lots of branches from a brown 12"x12" sheet of paper, then tape it to your dining room wall or attach it to the refrigerator. Cut out leaf shapes from various fall shades of paper.
Let each family member write something for which they are thankful on a leaf and attach to the tree with tape. Your tree will quickly take shape as the thankful leaves are added. You can add leaves daily during the month of November, or do it as a one day project with the extended family on Thanksgiving.
Does your family have some favorite traditional Thanksgiving foods? Type the recipes into a word processing program on the computer and print out copies to give out to the extended family. Have kids decorate the recipes with drawings of each food, and then scan them onto the document. This works especially well with old family recipes that have been handed down. Older kids can help type the recipes on the computer, too. Or get fancy and make up a recipe photo book using a program like Shutterfly.
Create hand print place mats for the kids by tracing each child's hand onto a plain white paper place mat. Let each child use markers to decorate their hand print to look like a turkey and write their names on the place mat. Stickers and glitter can add fun for younger kids. This can also be a fun project for the kids to work on with your babysitter or nanny before the big day.
This game will keep the kids entertained while dinner is cooking. Make the turkey's body by cutting a circle out of sturdy brown construction paper, and then a smaller circle for his head. Get creative by gluing on googly eyes, a beak, and a top hat. Let the kids come up with a name for Mr. Turkey before taping him to the wall in the dining room or living room. Make paper feathers in fall colors and have each child write their name on a feather. Attach tape to each feather and have the child close their eyes tightly and try to tape their feather onto Mr. Turkey.
Make a gratitude chain by cutting 6"x1" slips of colored construction paper in reds, oranges and browns to incorporate a Thanksgiving theme. Let each person at your Thanksgiving dinner write one blessing they have received this past year or one thing for which they are thankful. Connect the ends on the first strip of paper with tape or glue and then connect each link to the chain. This is fun to work on all month with the family, too.
Start a new family tradition by giving back to the community. Check with your local community center or homeless shelter to see if they serve a Thanksgiving dinner. If so, volunteer as a family to work in the center's kitchen for the day. This will teach your kids the value of giving back and show the importance of helping those who are less fortunate. For more ideas on where to lend a hand in the NYC area, check out our guide to volunteering with kids. Also see: 10 Tips to Teach Kids How to Give Back
If you're looking for a way to give back while getting some fresh air, look into participating in a local Turkey Trot. These races can be are a great way to burn off that pumpkin pie and most Turkey Trots benefit local charities.
Thanksgiving is also a great time to sort through the kids' toys and clothing and donate what they no longer need to a local homeless shelter, preschool, church, or nursery. Christmas is just around the corner, so you're going to need some extra room anyway!
Let the children choose some toys to donate -- just be mindful that little ones might have a difficult time letting go of things they've grown attached to, even if they haven't played with them in a while. Explain to the kiddos that some little boys and girls don't have many toys, and this is a way to share with other families.
Do you live too far away from extended family to go home for Thanksgiving? Many local nursing homes or assisted living facilities run Adopt-a-Grandparent programs that strive to forge lasting relationships between seniors and members of the local community. You and the kids can visit with an elderly resident who doesn't have nearby family to celebrate the holidays with. Check with senior housing options near you to see if this program is available.
Help the kids make pilgrim hats and read the story of the first Thanksgiving. Gather items to decorate the table like the pilgrims may have had for the first Thanksgiving, like leaves,pine cones and a cornucopia filled with fruit. Talk together about how different life was for kids in 1621 compared to today.
If you have older kids, let them do some research on the Internet and share what they learned with guests before Thanksgiving dinner. Make it a game to find a new, unusual fact about Thanksgiving's past. Give a prize to the best answer.
However your family spends Thanksgiving, remember that giving thanks for the blessings in your life is what the day is all about, and family is one of the best blessings of all.
Sandy Wallace is a freelance writer and contributor for Care.com, the largest online care destination in the world.
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The University is facing a possible class-action lawsuit two years after a fundraiser for a flotilla ship against the Israeli blockade of Gaza was not paid out. Infringing on Freedom of Speech Chemistry professor Larry Romsted, along with University alumna and part-time lecturer Manijeh Saba, are suing the University for failure to release the funds,…more »
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First, remember that there is a huge difference between getting a degree and getting a job.
If you think that philosophy isn't a practical major, consider the following:
Philosophy majors do exceptionally well on the GRE. According to a study of GRE scores from 1988-1991:
Philosophy majors had the highest mean verbal score of students in all majors.
Philosophy majors had the second highest mean analytic score of students in all majors.
Philosophy majors had a higher mean quantitative score than all other humanities and social science majors.
A 1998 study shows that Philosophy majors excel on the LSAT.
The mean LSAT score for Philosophy majors is the second highest for all disciplines. (The highest is physics/math.)
You might also be surprised at how well Philosophy majors do on the GMAT. The following information is for tests administered from 1991-1996.
The mean score on the GMAT is higher for Philosophy majors than for any type of Business major (Accounting, Finance, Mangement, etc.).
Outside of the natural sciences, Philosophy has had either the first or second highest mean score on the GMAT each year.
Including the natural sciences, the mean GMAT score for Philosophy majors is fourth or fifth highest of all majors.
Skills gained by philosophy majors are useful in almost any career.
The ability to think logically.
The ability to analyze and solve problems.
The ability to assess to pros and cons of proposed solutions.
The ability to write and speak clearly, attending to details.
The ability to ask the right questions.
Skills such as these allow a person with a background in philosophy to take on new responsibilities and to adapt to new careers more readily than those whose training has been tightly focused on very narrowly defined career goals. To get the best of both worlds, a number of our majors minor in fields more obviously connected to the careers they intend to pursue.


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8 And I will not make the foot of Israel to be removed out of the land which I have delivered to their fathers: yet so if they will take heed to do what I have commanded them, and all the law, and the ceremonies, and judgments by the hand of Moses. | 8 I will not again make the feet of the Israelites leave the land I assigned to your forefathers, if only they will be careful to do everything I commanded them concerning all the laws, decrees and ordinances given through Moses." |
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Supreme "Cherry" | First Full-Length Skateboard Video
In 1994 and during the height of an economic recession, entrepreneur James Jebbia took a leap of faith with the opening of Supreme on NYC's Lafayette Street. Same then as it is now, its central theme never wavered from local skateboarders' "who gives a f@uck" attitude, something … READ MORE
Supreme – "Cherry" Skate Video – Official Trailer | Video
With appearances by Mark Gonzales, Jason Dill, Dylan Rieder, Na-kel Smith, Alex Olson and company, trailer for Supreme's full-length skate video finally made its debut this morning. Created by Supreme's long-time collaborator William Strobeck, the video, simply titled "Cherry," is a montage of several other shorts Supreme … READ MORE
Harmony Korine for Supreme – "Needle" Video | Featuring David Blaine
In the skating world, there are plenty of jaw-dropping and cringe-worthy moments, but filmmaker Harmony Korine and Supreme's latest short-film definitely takes things to a new level. The unscripted video is the first of what will be a larger series and was shot in Cashville as a … READ MORE
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Japanese sunglass proveyor A.D.S.R. joins up with famed skater, artist, and designer Mark "Gonz" Gonzales this season on a pair of special edition spec's. Both frames feature dark lenses with black coating for the exterior of the frames, which is engraved with Gonzales' signature in white, presenting … READ MORE
Krooked – "Circle Board in NYC" | Video
Some people may call Mark Gonzales crazy, but he is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and creative skateboarders alive today. His curiosity lead to creating the circle board, a circular vehicle made up of nine skateboards bolted together on the nose and tail, which is much … READ MORE
15 Years of Gonz x adidas – Fall/Winter 2013 Collection
Anyone who has witnessed the free spirited skateboarder and creative genius, Mark "The Gonz" Gonzales, it is hard to be inspired by his sheer energy and positive attitude towards life. At age 45, the Gonz is as relevant to skateboarding as when he was in his prime. … READ MORE
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The most amazing people in life are often the most audacious, the most original. With that being said, it's only appropriate that adidas Originals decide to dedicate a video to the talented Mark Gonzales, a skateboarding athlete that has been a driving force to the adidas Skateboarding community … READ MORE
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Designed by adidas Skateboarding for their rider Mark Gonzales, the adidas Gonz Pro, presents a dual personality. While its molded sockliner (for extra impact resistance), naturally breathable canvas upper, and rubber sole with the Gonz tread pattern is all business, clearly its new Stripe colorway is up … READ MORE
15 Years of Gonz x adidas – Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Lookbook
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I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
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Tue, Jun 25, 13 at 9:10
I've seen Crypton mentioned for indoor furniture a few times. Has anyone used the outdoor version? I'm wondering if it would be suitable to make sling replacements for chaise and chaises. I am also questioning whether this is a project I want to take on, but it doesn't seem that hard -- just a lot of them. |
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Hi, I happened to be at a fabric store and I asked this question. The lay said that she prefers only Sunbrella for the outdoor cushions and said that she has not seen any long term usage of the outdoor cryton. Hope this is useful to you. |
Thanks for letting me know. I sent an email to the manufacturer through their customer service and have heard nothing. I have been looking at Sunbrella for pillows or cushions and the more weblike fabric you see most slings made of (don't know what to call it other than sling fabric) and trying to find good options that go together. I've had the beige and black for years and would really like to add some color for a change, but the options are mostly beiges. I was wondering if Crypton would work, but I suspect it's name comes more from the treatment of the surface for water and stain resistance than for overall strength and durability in a heavier duty application. |
- Posted by circuspeanut (My Page) on Sun, Jun 30, 13 at 2:52
Lascatx, try Fabricguru perhaps for more color choices in the outdoor mesh fabric? |
Here is a link that might be useful: outdoor sling fabric at fabricguru
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CLT-UFA Luxembourg, September 18, 1998 ,
Europe's leading broadcasting Group CLT-UFA announced a non-audited net result - group share of LUF 2.3 billion ($ 61.8 million) for the first half of 1998, up from LUF 0.5 billion ($ 13.9 million) for the same period in 1997. The Board of Directors, which met today, also noted an increase in turnover from LUF 55.3 billion ($ 1.54 billion) on June 30, 1997 to LUF 59.4 ($ 1.60 billion) on June 30, 1998 (+ 7.4 %).
Increased turnover and profit are attributed to current business, where net profit jumped from LUF 1.4 billion ($ 38.4 million) in June 1997 to LUF 3.2 billion ($ 86.0 million) in the first half of 1998. Over the past year, business in Germany and the Netherlands picked up sharply and profits at M6 remained high. In addition, RTL2 (Television) in Germany as well as RTL2 (Radio) in France reached break even for the first time in the first half of 1998.
Under CLT-UFA's growth-oriented strategy, the Group is continuing to invest in establishing new stations. These investments climbed from LUF 1.5 billion ($41.7 million) in the first half of 1997 to LUF 3.5 billion ($94.1 million) in the same period of 1998, with most made by Premiere digital in Germany, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, RTL7 in Poland and RTL Klub in Hungary.
CLT-UFA has also completed restructuring at TPS and RTL 9. Buoyed by the capital gain on disposal of shares in these two stations, the non-operating result increased from LUF 0.2 billion ($5.6 million) to 2.6 billion ($69.9 million).
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Seated near the windows we looked out towards the Swan River and watched a man as he danced about in front of a swish car that he'd parked on the grassed area. While performed the same routine over and over three other men filmed him. As you'd expect this resulted in a considerable amount of pondering. Our best guesses were a music clip or a car ad. The action quickly stopped however when a white Council van pulled up and asked them to move off the grassed area. So we went back to pondering the menu.
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I'm waiting for the market to correct; then I'll invest.
When I'm in a social setting and individuals hear I'm an investment advisor, they often share their outlook for investing. I hear they're waiting for the [stock] market to reverse, and then, they are going to 'get in.'
They're right that the market does reverse itself, or decline, from time to time. The market always pulls back, and there are plenty of reasons and events that make that happen. I think of this type of investment planning as similar to a Native American rain dance. It will always eventually rain, so if the Native Americans dance long enough, they believe their dance worked. If you wait long enough, the market eventually pulls back, but was waiting a wise decision?
I've learned from 25 years of professional experience in the investment business and from devouring the latest research on investment strategy that waiting for a pullback before investing in the market is generally a bad choice, because you miss many of the rallies.
Let's assume you do choose to wait for a pullback. In the last few weeks, we have had a decline in the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index of about 5 percent. Now let me ask you, is the pullback over? Is now the time to get in, or is it better to wait and see if the market declines another 5 percent? Is it better to wait for more? No one, including myself or any of my peers, knows the extent of a market reversal until it has completed. Long-term investors ignore pullbacks. They don't worry about getting in early or getting in late.
If you're not invested in the market now, then consider dollar-cost averaging. This eliminates the need to time the market, which is too difficult to do successfully. Effective diversification also helps, because if you invest in a variety of asset classes, and there is a pullback in one asset class, the others should provide some protection.
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Jealous! Where are you located? My bhut jolokias are still green, and only about a half inch long still! |
- Posted by ri_vintner (My Page) on Mon, Jul 4, 11 at 9:59
I'm in Florida and overwintered the plants |
- Posted by chile_freak 7b nc (My Page) on Mon, Jul 4, 11 at 22:53
one helluva'fire'works show, beats any pyrotechnical display Ive ever seen, beautiful haul, how many bhuts was that? |
- Posted by ri_vintner (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 8:48
around 45 bhuts, I've got 2 bags in my freezer already and new flowers on the plants |
- Posted by chile_freak 7b nc (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 11:06
vintner, I was inquiring as to how many bhut plants |
Nice. I have a lot of peppers on all my plants but nothing turning colors yet. I think this 90+ heat has slowed them down. I can't wait to get some red Bhuts. I have several that are about 2" or so long already...been that way for a while too. Question for ri_vintner: How well do fresh peppers freeze? I was planning on drying most of mine. I dont want to get into canning but would love to know I could throw a bunch in the freezer and be able to pull one out every so often and thaw it to a something close to a fresh pepper. |
- Posted by chile_freak 7b nc (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 16:32
Essox, I can field that one for you, I have been a chef for many years, and so have access to purveyors bulk products, so I have been buying cases of hot peppers from produce vendors through my restaurants and taking them home obviously it is hard for one or even 2 or 3 people to eat a whole case of chiles before they start to dry out or rot, so I have been making, hot sauces, purees pickle peppers, infused oils, and vinegars for years, w/o ever canning, just keep them in the fridge. as for your question they freeze just fine, in a ziploc freezer bag, or even better in a seal ameal or foodsaver, vaccuum pack bag, they obviously will not be a fresh pepper so they aren't good by themselves straight like fresh peppers, but to use them for cooking, is just fine, also roasting or grilling, or smoking them, pulling the skins off and freezing works very well also. hope this helps, paul |
- Posted by Drakar2007 none (My Page) on Tue, Jul 5, 11 at 23:38
@vintner: sorry for sounding like a noob here, but what are the long skinny green ones? they're like nothing I've seen before. Granted I only grow pretty common peppers (currently growing cayenne, 2 varieties of jals, 2 varieties of habs, serranos, a poblano, and some bell peppers), but I'm surprised I don't have any idea what those are in your picture. |
Those Bhut's look delicious. Unfortunately my Naga Morich don't even have flowers yet. |
@ Drakar2007 Those look like very long and tasty green beans. |
- Posted by ri_vintner (My Page) on Wed, Jul 6, 11 at 8:36
@chile_freak I have 15 Bhut plants, but only 4 are producing peppers @Drakar2007 |
- Posted by chile_freak 7b NC (My Page) on Wed, Jul 6, 11 at 13:13
Dragon Beans or Chinese Long Beans they are called if Im not mistaken, they are excellent when stir fried w/ fresh ginger and garlic, then hit w/ a mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, mirin and brown sugar, kind of my own version of terriyaki beans |
- Posted by Drakar2007 none (My Page) on Tue, Jul 12, 11 at 0:27
oops, silly me, i didn't even stop to think that they might not be peppers at all, lol. nice looking beans! |
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Based on HelpMeFind, Peter Mayle has old rose fragrance. I have two Peter Mayle and I think they smell heavenly and beautiful as cut flower. I wonder if you know any HT that have similar fragrant as Peter Mayle. Thanks. Peter Mayle (photo courtesy of Antonio Motta) |
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Great picture of Peter Mayle...I have such a hard time with pictures of dark pinks and reds...mine never turn out good. PM does smell wonderful, doesn't he! Of the roses I grow, I think Big Momma probably smells the closest with Grand Dame and Firefighter also being similar. Chrysler Imperial doesn't grow well for me here, so I no longer have it...but, I believe it's a fragrance like Peter Mayle, as well. |
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Thank you, Pat. It's great to hear that because I just added Firefighter and Chrysler Imperial to my garden this season. I wonder are there any HT that smell even better than Peter Mayle? |
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If there is one, it's Chrysler Imperial…in my opinion, one of the best smelling HTs ever! I also have Mr Lincoln which has that old rose fragrance, but to me Firefighter and CI are more strongly scented. For a more citrusy scent, but very strong and heavenly, you might try Eternal Flame or Pope John Paul II or for a spicy, clove type scent there are Double Delight, Fragrant Cloud and Dolly Parton. Those all are good cut flowers, as well. This forum has several threads on fragrant roses you could search, but those are the HTs that come to mind off hand. If you are interested in OGRs, there are a lot of those with strong old rose fragrances, too, that you could search. |
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April Fools' Day: Jazz & Fly Fishing Outdoor Suit
We have just got a confirmation from our partners at Guideline Flyfishing, that a very limited edition of the Jazz & Fly Fishing Outdoor Suit will be launched for the summer market!
The jacket combines functionality and durable outdoor materials with a classy style. It's the perfect jacket for a fly fishing jazz musician who can wear it on stage as well as in the water. This is the jacket for anyone who wants to look good on the fishing trip without losing functionality of a traditional fishing jacket.
Re-sellers and customers: please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more information and pre-orders.
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Andreas on April 1st, 2011
April, april!
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Joona / Jazz & Fly Fishing on April 1st, 2011
Thanks Vesa for the nice design! We're thrilled!
skoobi on April 1st, 2011
Please tell me this is not an elaborate April Fool's joke, because I'd actually love one of these…
Petzi on April 1st, 2011
Ah, finally!
joe on April 1st, 2011
Leif Stävmo on April 1st, 2011
Hey guys, Sorry we didn't manage to have the prototypes for the show. The Japanese wool/polyester mix fabric got delayed. But hopefully the suits will be there in time for the Vulgata hatches in June! See ya Sunday :o)
Pasi on April 1st, 2011
This is great! I love the idea!
Fredrik on April 1st, 2011
Sign me up!
Håvard / Jazz & Fly Fishing on April 3rd, 2011
Wow! The design turned out really cool! Can´t wait to get mine.


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