I have the same problems durng the colder season. I don't really turn on the heater much at home even when it gets cold to conserve energy. That is why the bananas doesn't ripe well in our house during colder weather. Bananas ripe the best in warmer temperature.
But the odd thing is my kitchen isn't cool; the downstairs people control the heat and my attic apartment gets so hot I sometimes crack the windows... except in the kitchen because that's also where my Mexican oregano and epazote plants are spending the winter.
At any rate, I appreciate knowing I'm not the only one who's experienced this.
A child of chicken-fried steak and white gravy, I've come to embrace -- as a fairly typical Austinite -- limited meat consumption, whole grains whenever possible and an appreciation for locally sourced produce, goods, and services.
In the spirit of America's Test Kitchen, I like to research a bunch of recipes for a given dish before coming up with my own version. Unlike ATK, my focus is maximizing whole grains and minimizing fats... brown rice and non-fat yogurt are my friends.
Want to adapt a specific recipe? Drop me a line in the comments section.
I have the same problems durng the colder season. I don't really turn on the heater much at home even when it gets cold to conserve energy. That is why the bananas doesn't ripe well in our house during colder weather. Bananas ripe the best in warmer temperature.
ReplyDeleteBut the odd thing is my kitchen isn't cool; the downstairs people control the heat and my attic apartment gets so hot I sometimes crack the windows... except in the kitchen because that's also where my Mexican oregano and epazote plants are spending the winter.
ReplyDeleteAt any rate, I appreciate knowing I'm not the only one who's experienced this.
Mom has said that in Alaska they would go straight from green to gray......
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