WHAT YA GOT SWAP Chat Thread

[hildar]

Does anybody know of anyone selling either Lakenvelder or Mille Fleur D'uccle fertile eggs/birds

They had Lakenvelders on e-bay awhile ago. I saw it the other day when it was only $2 for the dozen and today it was over $22 for the dozen. I noticed it because it was about ready to end.

 

[FarmGirlForLife]

I just looked on eBay. It was twenty two dollars for six shipping eggs. But the one under was 10+ for $18.95. Maybe a difference in quality or something? Hmm. I just need to get a new rooster. The rooster I have is mean

 

[shannondee12]

Freshly made batches of wild violet jelly, dandelion jelly and pickled ramps if anyone is interested in side swaps!

 

[hildar]

I just looked on eBay. It was twenty two dollars for six shipping eggs. But the one under was 10+ for $18.95. Maybe a difference in quality or something? Hmm. I just need to get a new rooster. The rooster I have is mean

Not sure where you live but if it's in the US try your local , craigslist you can put an ad in there for free. You may have to pay like $10 to $20 for one, but you never know

 

[1876 Farm]

Freshly made batches of wild violet jelly, dandelion jelly and pickled ramps if anyone is interested in side swaps!

I just have to ask, what does dandelion jelly taste like and is it a clear sun yellow or cloudy yellow?

What do you do with ramps?

I heard from a family member about pine spruce jelly using the light green new growth from pine trees. I might try making it this year.

Last year I made highbush cranberry jelly. It was very earthy tasting, reminded me of lamb. With a slight musky flavor.

 

[shannondee12]

I eat it on just about everything. To me and my kids it tastes like honey, but with a slight floral taste. It is a beautiful clear sunny yellow. Ramps are wild onions/leeks. Most cook with them. Our family favorite is just fried with potatoes. They can be strong so a little goes a long way.

 

[caj1985]

She isn't kidding about ramps being strong. Growing up I had a horse that absolutely loved them in the spring and cleaning tack with wild onion foam was quite an experience. However, I bet they would be absolutely yummy with fried potatoes. I might have to go get some from the back pasture (no chemicals on it for 20 years) and slip a little in. I just can't tell the DH and kids.

 

[1876 Farm]

I eat it on just about everything. To me and my kids it tastes like honey, but with a slight floral taste. It is a beautiful clear sunny yellow. Ramps are wild onions/leeks. Most cook with them. Our family favorite is just fried with potatoes. They can be strong so a little goes a long way.

My parents made dandelion wine once. It reminded me of sunshine in a bottle!! I will have to tray making some this spring/ summer.

My dad and I were just talking about ramps, i looked up on the internet what they looked like and realized it's the plant the is all over my back property. at least I think it is, can't wait for things to start growing around here so I can verify.

 

[hildar]

She isn't kidding about ramps being strong. Growing up I had a horse that absolutely loved them in the spring and cleaning tack with wild onion foam was quite an experience.

However, I bet they would be absolutely yummy with fried potatoes. I might have to go get some from the back pasture (no chemicals on it for 20 years) and slip a little in. I just can't tell the DH and kids.

You just gave me a great idea for lunch. I have plenty of potatoes. The kids love them fried, so might as well go ahead and cook some up.

 

[shannondee12]

Ramps are easy to tell what they are. All you have to do is pull some up. They will look like green onions only with broader green tops. A white bulb on the bottom with a root system. Then, just smell it. It is unmistakable. I don't wait for them to pop up to full size. I dig the little tender young ones. They are divine.