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To: FamiliarFace

Throw it in the dirt, see what happens. Or mince and use the greens as a garnish (or as you would Chives) and chop up and use the Shallot now, if it’s not gone to mush.

Shallots don’t need refrigeration. They like 65 degrees and dry - usually a basket on the kitchen countertop is just fine. The humidity in the fridge is not their friend! Same goes for onions and garlic.

I store sweet and Vadalia and red onions and shallots/garlic in an open basket on a shelf in my pantry. Taters (sweet and baking) are stored that way too, in their own basket.


518 posted on 07/19/2025 7:59:00 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

You pointed out something that I should’ve known already, that shallots don’t require refrigeration. I don’t keep my other onions there. I’m not sure why I’ve been putting the shallots in there.

Thanks for the suggestions on what to do with this fella.


519 posted on 07/19/2025 8:02:24 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FRiends

Just took a stroll out in the garden. I have SO MANY CUCUMBERS, it’s ridiculous! Cr@ptastic tomatoes; I don’t see how they can recover this late in the game. :(

So, I went looking for ideas as to how to use up the surplus, as I have NEVER had a Cucumber Season like this one, with all the rain!

What to Do With Extra Cucumbers (35 Ways to Use Surplus Cucumbers)

https://www.healthygreensavvy.com/what-do-with-extra-cucumbers-recipes/

16 More Ideas:

https://littlesproutslearning.co/16-ways-use-excess-cucumbers-garden/

So far I have printed out recipes for ‘Cucumber Mint Jam’ and ‘Cucumber Cream Cheese Tuna Roll Ups.’ :)


521 posted on 07/19/2025 9:11:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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