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Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-11-2007, 11:05 AM

Summertime and the fresh produce! LOVE IT! I've been eating strawberries and cherries by the bushel, salad greens, green onions and early potatoes...but the best is yet to come...

APPLES! PEACHES! CORN ON THE COB! And the most glorious of all summer time treats: FRESH-PICKED TOMATOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Samwise · 07-11-2007, 06:21 PM

Okay, I'm embarrassed, as I've taken the name of THE Gardener....

But what are chanterells?

Nogrod · 07-11-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Samwise

But what are chanterells?

Chantarelles are mushrooms... bright yellow ones... (chantarellus cibarius). Quite common in the Northern hemisphere but not too common to be cheap in the market (the Italians buy all our mushrooms today and that rises the prizes).

I had to pay 6€ (7-8$) for a litre of them. Okay they were the first ones of the season and thence one can understand the special price on them but whatever... Not cheap.

But one can get a cheap pizza or iskender kebap from an ethnic restaurant (where workers are not paid properly) or a McDonald's meal with the price of them.

I think the choice is clear as a litre of them caters for two at least with cream and taters...

Not to discuss the taste.

Alphaelin · 07-13-2007, 02:00 AM

Nogrod wrote:

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Chantarelles are mushrooms... bright yellow ones... (chantarellus cibarius). Quite common in the Northern hemisphere but not too common to be cheap in the market (the Italians buy all our mushrooms today and that rises the prizes).

I had to pay 6€ (7-8$) for a litre of them. Okay they were the first ones of the season and thence one can understand the special price on them but whatever... Not cheap.

Perhaps the high price of mushrooms added to their allure to hobbits. This might be the reason behind Farmer Maggot's wrath at the young Frodo's depradations.

Child of the 7th Age · 01-09-2008, 11:48 PM

I have faithfully listed all the "hobbit burrows" I've run into on this particular thread, so I feel compelled to list this commercial establishment, which is from New Zeeland:

http://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ (click on the link to the left for hobbit motel)

http://forums.nightly.net/index.php?showtopic=51819

Ahem.... The cow in the background is kind of nice.

Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 01-10-2008, 06:44 PM

So sad.

Must be the low income district or come from plans drawn up in Sharkey's day? The structure seems desparately lacking any warmth (or grace). Can't help but think that they are trying to cash in on the movie tourists.

And my mouth shall remain sealed regarding that, ehem, "sculpture" out front.

Samwise · 01-10-2008, 08:10 PM

verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting....

Bêthberry · 01-10-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

It is a stump.

Samwise · 01-11-2008, 12:26 PM

>>Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree.

It is a stump.

LOL, Bêthberry !!!!!!!

07-11-2007, 11:05 AM	#1
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Summertime and the fresh produce! LOVE IT! I've been eating strawberries and cherries by the bushel, salad greens, green onions and early potatoes...but the best is yet to come... APPLES! PEACHES! CORN ON THE COB! And the most glorious of all summer time treats: FRESH-PICKED TOMATOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

07-11-2007, 06:21 PM	#2
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Okay, I'm embarrassed, as I've taken the name of THE Gardener.... But what are chanterells? __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

01-09-2008, 11:48 PM	#5
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	I have faithfully listed all the "hobbit burrows" I've run into on this particular thread, so I feel compelled to list this commercial establishment, which is from New Zeeland: http://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ (click on the link to the left for hobbit motel) http://forums.nightly.net/index.php?showtopic=51819 Ahem.... The cow in the background is kind of nice. Someone please tell me that the large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#7
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry interesting.... __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

01-11-2008, 12:26 PM	#9
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	>>Child, that large wood thing in the middle of the picture is not a hacked off tree. It is a stump. LOL, Bêthberry !!!!!!! __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

01-10-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	So sad. Must be the low income district or come from plans drawn up in Sharkey's day? The structure seems desparately lacking any warmth (or grace). Can't help but think that they are trying to cash in on the movie tourists. And my mouth shall remain sealed regarding that, ehem, "sculpture" out front.