tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post749342610051812131..comments2024-03-28T18:44:08.125-07:00Comments on The Forty-Five: Of Leek PieToirdhealbheach Beucailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-55948938717050275182018-04-15T15:26:06.200-07:002018-04-15T15:26:06.200-07:00I have a jar of home pickled quail eggs Linda. I ...I have a jar of home pickled quail eggs Linda. I still do not know that I have the courage to try them.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-80571504833221181362018-04-15T15:25:38.765-07:002018-04-15T15:25:38.765-07:00I have never had it Glen - but am always looking f...I have never had it Glen - but am always looking for other ways to use leeks.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-60583629600605914402018-04-14T17:14:29.776-07:002018-04-14T17:14:29.776-07:00There are quite a few farmers here that sell quail...There are quite a few farmers here that sell quail eggs. Especially pickled ones. :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-71547744612686708312018-04-14T08:57:03.631-07:002018-04-14T08:57:03.631-07:00You must also try leek soup. It is absolutely ghas...You must also try leek soup. It is absolutely ghastly to look at (it has the look and consistency of vomit) and it doesn't smell all that great when it's cooking - but it's good when it's done.Glen Filthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256741311142364722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-39368923003234513802018-04-14T07:39:00.759-07:002018-04-14T07:39:00.759-07:00Thanks Linda. At some point I fully intend to hav...Thanks Linda. At some point I fully intend to have quail again - they are very manageable in small spaces and really rather pleasant creatures to have. And their egg production is prodigious during their laying period. Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-48446964420847552312018-04-13T17:19:45.950-07:002018-04-13T17:19:45.950-07:00It has been my experience that most of what I buy,...It has been my experience that most of what I buy, if not all, is higher quality than the store.<br />The only thing I had found iffy, was eggs. Many times I had bought eggs that were no better or fresher than the store. Depending on where you live, a couple chickens might be a way to go. They are good bug eaters; but love green tomatoes! Ducks are good bug eaters, and tend to ignore the garden. Their eggs are larger and.. richer than chicken eggs. However, ducks are messier than chickens. <br /><br />We got lucky after buying eggs from dozens of people, we met a couple who definitely free ranged their chickens. The orange color of the yolks was amazing, quality is consistent; and 'yard eggs' don't need refrigeration. Only if you wash them do they need to be refrigerated because then you remove the protective 'bloom' from the egg. (I always wash them before using them). And they have great flavor. (America is the only country that refrigerates their eggs, btw.)<br /><br />I hope you are able to find some good farmers where you live. You will be surprised at the flavor. :)<br />LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-42839866227606343392018-04-13T16:27:29.877-07:002018-04-13T16:27:29.877-07:00Good idea Linda! I need to go to one around here....Good idea Linda! I need to go to one around here.<br /><br />Price needs to be less of an issue, quality more so.Toirdhealbheach Beucailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872794169534403463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14404262.post-80027603438568155272018-04-13T11:03:28.921-07:002018-04-13T11:03:28.921-07:00Find a good farmers market to get what you can'...Find a good farmers market to get what you can't grow yourself. There are small farms here that sell beef, chicken and pork (granted, a bit expensive), and a farmers market called Fresh Pickens, where I can buy flours, veggies, eggs and other things. <br />Glad you enjoyed your pie. Have a blessed weekend!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.com