photo quiz... a hint 4 u (ooh, and I get a little bio, so be warned)

 

So, I've received exactly ZERO guesses re: the identity of this pup.

I get it. It's not easy.

It IS, however, a fairly common annual herb used in cooking. At least, that is, by me. And the leaves you typically associate with this plant are not visible in this shot. This is the plant in BOLT mode, so things change when it's all about reproduction.

Interesting thing about this plant is its flavor: apparently there is a genetic thing where some people think it tastes great, and others think it tastes like soap.

Soap? Really? Apparently, I am not that genotype. I like it.

But it's interesting that they've figured out this "preference" is genetically based.

Quadell is listed as the user for this photo. Not sure if that = author?

Like when I learned that some people can and some people cannot process the pigment in beets.

A friend said he'd eat a bowl of fresh, home grown, roasted beets (yum!) and later he'd (pardon) pee pink.

I've seen the effect on my chickens.

I thought maybe I'd never eaten enough beets. But, I HAVE eaten an entire bowl of them.

Then I learned. I probably have the genotype that can process (i.e. break down) the pigment, so if I ever pee pink, I need to call the doctor.


ANYhow, =) y'all have any guesses re: what this plant is, now? I bet someone knows about that taste thing...

Oh, and per usual, ANY super random guess is totally welcome. As I've said, the most random why-not-'cause-I-have-no-idea guesses are frequently the most entertaining.


Now I need to go buy chicken feed. Still working on GIANT report deadline, it's due TODAY, but the girls gotta eat!

Ah, life in the sticks.

=) Keeps things basic.

xoxobb

speaking of plots...

Garden progress

The new plot is DONE! Finished this one yesterday: beefed it up with logs I picked from piles and stacks on our property.

And planted!

The one on the left (closest) is merveille des quatre saisons lettuce

The one on the right is little river blend = free sample of random lettuce types

Honestly, the company doesn't know what's in there--I wrote and asked. I think it's just extras they mix together and give away; the seeds were all different shades, from pale sand to black--exciting! Who knows what will pop up here...
 

And, HONK HONK! The beets have appeared, at last!

Their stems, be they EVER so TINY, are ALREADY red. Just like babies; born with most of their personality already there.

And the ever-perky pak choi cotyledons (may want to click on this--they're TINY)

Signs of my labors (and a good day)

I used to be able to take a picture via the mirror in our living room so the image would be right-side up, but I BROKE it (yeah, I know, 7 years...) so now I have to just look down and click, so pardon the headrush. =)

Have a great weekend!

xobb