SSE Cookbook?

americanmutt · 11-01-2009, 02:53 AM

I was wondering if there was a compiled cookbook from SSE or its members? Something like Preserving Food without Canning or Freezing but combined preservation with cooking, or non-cooking recipes.

PapaBear · 11-03-2009, 10:18 PM

That would be very cool. A collection of members' recipes organized and clearly laid out along with recommended varieties to grow for preparing specific dishes. I'd buy it. I'd even have a few favorite recipes to offer.

dcarch · 11-05-2009, 07:23 PM

Here is one.
Avocado, mozzarells cheese, cherry tomatoes salad.

dcarch

bunkie · 12-20-2009, 10:16 AM

Great idea americanmutt!

Looks delish dcarch! Perhaps a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar might be tasty with it???!

Got Worms? · 12-30-2009, 03:29 PM

americanmutt

I was wondering if there was a compiled cookbook from SSE or its members? Something like Preserving Food without Canning or Freezing but combined preservation with cooking, or non-cooking recipes.

Pickling Crocks, Drying, Root Cellaring and refrigeration come to mind.

To clarify: Are you talking about: kimchee, sauerkraut, fermentation pickles, apple and other fruit chips, dried veggies and veggie powder, winter squash, root crops, flour, grain and dried legume processing, storage and recipes thereof?

I don't recall seeing any books that encompass all of these things, but I haven't been looking either.

I think we could, collectively, compile an ebook or file (I'm thinking .pdf) and place it on a free file hosting site and post a link to the file, if that doesn't violate any of the Forums' Rules.

Am I on the right track? Charlie

americanmutt · 12-30-2009, 10:14 PM

I think so yes. I think the thought came from finding out that SSE offers a lot of varieties that taste different or store different. One type might be better for this process of "cooking" over another. And I know that I have been buying some things that I do not know how to use such as Good King Henry, Erba Stella, Amaranth, Quinoa, and I have several "lettuces"/greens in general that I do not know what to do with, ex.: Curly Endive. That is not even including all the Asian veggies that I have no idea what to do with.

I am new to all of this and I have gathered that many people on this board or who participate in SSE membership have been doing this for a lot longer and may have ideas about what to do with some of these veggies/fruits. I found some great recipes that I can't wait to try on an Herb posting here. I don't even know how to make veggie powder, I've never made any kind of pepper sauce, I don't know what to do with some of the amazing potato varieties listed.

Yep, I am kind of lost but very eager. And I thought it would be a nice addition to promoting SSE and if compiled into a book would probably be a good seller.

Not exactly like the Preserving Food without Canning or Freezing book but combines those ideas with the things Jamie Oliver has been doing and any of the Farm to Table cookbooks. A book/pdf that tells people, by sharing recipes/ideas the old fashion potluck dinner way, what to do with the produce they grew while it is in season.

Big ramble there! Does that make sense, or sound interesting, do you think it's a good idea or at least a half decent one?

Got Worms? · 12-31-2009, 09:03 PM

americanmutt

Yep, I am kind of lost but very eager. And I thought it would be a nice addition to promoting SSE and if compiled into a book would probably be a good seller.

I believe that selling or promoting items for sale is against forum rules. Also using an organization's name to promote something, without their permission, is an even bigger no-no.

I was thinking more on the lines of recipes and tips donated by forum users to be compiled into a file and hosted off site which could be downloaded free of charge.
Maybe even Copylefted. Charlie

americanmutt · 01-02-2010, 06:07 PM

I didn't mean suggest that I would be or am selling anything.

I thought it would be a good thing for those who operate, are in charge of, and are members of SSE to participate in. I was over stepping my bounds. PDF is cool and most appreciated.

Got Worms? · 01-02-2010, 07:28 PM

americanmutt, I'm not in charge of anything other than my own garden, (and only when Mother Nature allows me to be).

I suggested a pdf (with permissions) as a way of not stepping on anyones toes insofar as copyrights and forum rules go. I like this forum and do not wish to offend the people that make it possible or it's members by doing anything that might be contrary to their interests. I'm sorry

if I have misled you in any way. Charlie

americanmutt · 01-02-2010, 07:33 PM

Oh no, I completely understand. I think I just got a little too happy and enthusiastic about doing something. I do appreciate you talking to me through the message board about this though. I keep reading books from people who are fortunate enough to garden in California and thought it would be nice if those of us who are not that fortunate could get together and write something up about ways to keep, cook, store, etc all the odd survivalist, old country edibles.

Got Worms? · 01-02-2010, 11:17 PM

I had something like this in mind: http://sharesend.com/of9ss Charlie

Dreyadin · 01-04-2010, 09:31 AM

It would be helpful especially when it comes to inspiring non-typical veggies to be part of your garden. Like various recipes for jerusalem artichokes, salsify, burdock, insert vegetation in question here ...

I think many are attracted to new and unusual veggies, herbs but what holds them back from giving them a try is know what they can do with it. Even typical veggies a new way (like Kelly's kohlrabi kraut), for me anyways, has me ready to till up the whole yard to make more room. Or Dcarch's photos of food, which I try to avoid looking at for more than 2 seconds as it never fails to trigger an urge to raid the fridge. Like the one above... add a sprinkle of bacon pieces and hand me a shovel!

dcarch · 01-04-2010, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Dreyadin:

----------Or Dcarch's photos of food, which I try to avoid looking at for more than 2 seconds as it never fails to trigger an urge to raid the fridge. Like the one above... add a sprinkle of bacon pieces and hand me a shovel!

LOL!
How about this one? Watermelon radishes.

dcarch

Dreyadin · 01-04-2010, 03:53 PM

See what I mean! Even if you hate radishes that makes you want to try it just cause something that pretty has to taste good!

Got Worms? · 01-04-2010, 05:49 PM

I'm working on a recipe for Soylent Green and Arugula with a dollop of Sour Cream, a sprig of Dill and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar. Plating will be done on a clear glass plate with scalloped edges and Yellow Roses. Charlie

11-01-2009, 02:53 AM	#1
americanmutt Zone 5a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 118	SSE Cookbook? I was wondering if there was a compiled cookbook from SSE or its members? Something like Preserving Food without Canning or Freezing but combined preservation with cooking, or non-cooking recipes.

01-02-2010, 07:28 PM	#9
Got Worms? Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Zone 5b/6a Posts: 234	americanmutt, I'm not in charge of anything other than my own garden, (and only when Mother Nature allows me to be). I suggested a pdf (with permissions) as a way of not stepping on anyones toes insofar as copyrights and forum rules go. I like this forum and do not wish to offend the people that make it possible or it's members by doing anything that might be contrary to their interests. I'm sorry if I have misled you in any way. Charlie __________________ Good gardening is: Doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, whether you feel like it, or not.

01-02-2010, 11:17 PM	#11
Got Worms? Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Zone 5b/6a Posts: 234	I had something like this in mind: http://sharesend.com/of9ss Charlie __________________ Good gardening is: Doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, whether you feel like it, or not.

01-04-2010, 05:49 PM	#15
Got Worms? Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Zone 5b/6a Posts: 234	I'm working on a recipe for Soylent Green and Arugula with a dollop of Sour Cream, a sprig of Dill and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar. Plating will be done on a clear glass plate with scalloped edges and Yellow Roses. Charlie __________________ Good gardening is: Doing what you have to do, when you have to do it, whether you feel like it, or not.

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11-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#2
PapaBear Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 143	That would be very cool. A collection of members' recipes organized and clearly laid out along with recommended varieties to grow for preparing specific dishes. I'd buy it. I'd even have a few favorite recipes to offer.

11-05-2009, 07:23 PM	#3
dcarch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Zone 6 NY Posts: 875	Here is one. Avocado, mozzarells cheese, cherry tomatoes salad. dcarch

12-20-2009, 10:16 AM	#4
bunkie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	Great idea americanmutt! Looks delish dcarch! Perhaps a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar might be tasty with it???!

12-30-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
americanmutt Zone 5a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 118	I think so yes. I think the thought came from finding out that SSE offers a lot of varieties that taste different or store different. One type might be better for this process of "cooking" over another. And I know that I have been buying some things that I do not know how to use such as Good King Henry, Erba Stella, Amaranth, Quinoa, and I have several "lettuces"/greens in general that I do not know what to do with, ex.: Curly Endive. That is not even including all the Asian veggies that I have no idea what to do with. I am new to all of this and I have gathered that many people on this board or who participate in SSE membership have been doing this for a lot longer and may have ideas about what to do with some of these veggies/fruits. I found some great recipes that I can't wait to try on an Herb posting here. I don't even know how to make veggie powder, I've never made any kind of pepper sauce, I don't know what to do with some of the amazing potato varieties listed. Yep, I am kind of lost but very eager. And I thought it would be a nice addition to promoting SSE and if compiled into a book would probably be a good seller. Not exactly like the Preserving Food without Canning or Freezing book but combines those ideas with the things Jamie Oliver has been doing and any of the Farm to Table cookbooks. A book/pdf that tells people, by sharing recipes/ideas the old fashion potluck dinner way, what to do with the produce they grew while it is in season. Big ramble there! Does that make sense, or sound interesting, do you think it's a good idea or at least a half decent one?

01-02-2010, 06:07 PM	#8
americanmutt Zone 5a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 118	I didn't mean suggest that I would be or am selling anything. I thought it would be a good thing for those who operate, are in charge of, and are members of SSE to participate in. I was over stepping my bounds. PDF is cool and most appreciated.

01-02-2010, 07:33 PM	#10
americanmutt Zone 5a Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 118	Oh no, I completely understand. I think I just got a little too happy and enthusiastic about doing something. I do appreciate you talking to me through the message board about this though. I keep reading books from people who are fortunate enough to garden in California and thought it would be nice if those of us who are not that fortunate could get together and write something up about ways to keep, cook, store, etc all the odd survivalist, old country edibles.

01-04-2010, 09:31 AM	#12
Dreyadin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 525	It would be helpful especially when it comes to inspiring non-typical veggies to be part of your garden. Like various recipes for jerusalem artichokes, salsify, burdock, insert vegetation in question here ... I think many are attracted to new and unusual veggies, herbs but what holds them back from giving them a try is know what they can do with it. Even typical veggies a new way (like Kelly's kohlrabi kraut), for me anyways, has me ready to till up the whole yard to make more room. Or Dcarch's photos of food, which I try to avoid looking at for more than 2 seconds as it never fails to trigger an urge to raid the fridge. Like the one above... add a sprinkle of bacon pieces and hand me a shovel!

01-04-2010, 03:53 PM	#14
Dreyadin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 525	See what I mean! Even if you hate radishes that makes you want to try it just cause something that pretty has to taste good!