Monthly Archives: January 2011

Twitter Updates from @joelignacio

Posted on January 30, 2011 by joelignacio

15:28 We’re celebrating my Grandma’s 99th Birthday!!! Happy Birthday Lola!!! (@ Empire Buffet) 4sq.com/eCRENK # Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Mung Bean Mochi…

Posted on January 29, 2011 by joelignacio

A few days ago, I saw a friend Meighan’s photo of Mango Mochi that she made. I searched online for recipes and saw a bunch of recipes for Red Bean Mochi… which gave me an idea to use a Mung … Continue reading →

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Knitted Tri-peak Cap…

Posted on January 29, 2011 by joelignacio

I was amazed that I completed my third Knitted Tri-peak Cap in just a day. It’s a birthday gift for a friend and I wanted to get it done by the weekend. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it … Continue reading →

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Winter Greens sorted out and potted out…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by joelignacio

The tray of winter greens that I planted back in November have grown and I can now tell what is what… (My great-niece tripped over them and mixed them all up.) I planted the Bok Choy seedling into hanging pots … Continue reading →

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Wish List: Hellebores (Lenten Rose)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by joelignacio

Just added Hellebores (Lenten Rose) to my wish list. My Mom saw these in a garden magazine & asked me if they sold them here. I didn’t know. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell … Continue reading →

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Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent

Posted on January 26, 2011 by joelignacio

Every time I’m at Raley’s, I have to check to see if they still have the detergent with my photo on the label. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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More Winter Veggies Sown…

Posted on January 26, 2011 by joelignacio

I sowed a few seeds: – Kale ‘Dinosaur’ – Kale ‘White Russian’ – Kale ‘Dwarf Blue Curled’ – Bok Choi ‘Joi Choi’ – Mustard ‘Miike Purple Giant’ – Swiss Chard ‘Bright LIghts’ – Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ – Cilantro – … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates from @joeysplanting

Posted on January 25, 2011 by joelignacio

16:17 I want to make mochi and the recipe calls for wheat starch, but I can’t find any. Anyone know if I can substitute potato or corn starch? # Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates from @joelignacio

Posted on January 25, 2011 by joelignacio

17:11 I just unlocked the "Handmade Hero" badge on @foursquare! 4sq.com/gcCrgt # 21:04 Just attended my first quilter’s group meeting :) (@ New Pieces) 4sq.com/gs14Nw # 21:31 I just ousted @cullenbitme as the mayor of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on @foursquare! … Continue reading →

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Twitter Updates from @joeysplanting

Posted on January 24, 2011 by joelignacio

23:18 The Albino Vampiric Redwood Tree bit.ly/h0KmxG # Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Pepino Dulce cutting…

Posted on January 23, 2011 by joelignacio

Last year, I wanted to get a Pepino Dulce from Annie’s Annuals, but they didn’t have any in stock. Luckily, I spotted some branches at the 2011 CRFG Scion Exchange. I grabbed a big branch so I can root it. … Continue reading →

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One of My Photos Appears in This Book…

Posted on January 22, 2011 by joelignacio

I was so excited when I got this in the mail. One of my photos of our compost bin appears in the book “I Garden: Urban Style” by Reggie Solomon and Michael Nolan… Page 114 to be exact :) You … Continue reading →

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Wish List: Camellia sinensis (Tea plant)

Posted on January 19, 2011 by joelignacio

I just added Camellia sinensis (Tea plant) to my wish list. I wonder how hard it is to grow from seeds. Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Hippeastrum ‘Red Lion’ and Sunchokes planted…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by joelignacio

I purchased three of these Hippeastrum ‘Red Lion’ bulbs at a 50% after Christmas sale. They are starting to sprout, so I’ll plant them into a pot and let them grow outside in a protected location in our front patio. … Continue reading →

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AT&T 4G Email…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by joelignacio

Just got an email from AT&T saying that their network is getting faster with 4G… although I don’t think my iPhone 4 will benefit from this since it’s just a 3G device. I wonder if/when Apple will announce a 4G … Continue reading →

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