Our dear Strayer asked about candied yuzu peels. Yuzu is an Asian citrus, inherently sour and much beloved in Japan. While the fresh fruit cannot be imported (or advised being eaten as such), there are various products available. I might explore other options for culinary purposes.
The yuzu tree can also be grown in warmer United States climates. Alas, my region is too cold and the soil not acidic enough. Our Jungle Jim’s International Market might have some available but I won’t count on either availability or affordability.
Do you know that Ohio growers can produce much more than apples? Should I attempt some type of citrus?
One of my newest blogging friends, Linda, is another kind soul uplifting others and reminded me of cartoonist Scott Adams. If you’re not familiar, he created the character Dilbert, a beleaguered office worker. Mr. Adams also wrote a book called “Reframe Your Brain” and has recently started reading bits daily on his Youtube channel broadcast.
The one he shared on 11/14 regarded having negative thoughts. Instead of just trying to stop them, he suggests, replace them and essentially crowd the darkness out. I like this a lot. Whatever makes (or made) you happy, focus on that.
The other day, Andrew commented how he wonders what clothing retailers do with last season’s garments. Our dear friend at Eastside Cats had a clever notion that such items could be shipped to the opposite hemisphere.
I like to think that they could be donated to homeless shelters, orphanages, and the like. However, I’m sure it’s a naïve wish.
This reminded me of a brief encounter at our local Walmart. It happened a few years ago and my memory is a bit fuzzy. The gist of it is that I saw a garden center associate preparing to throw out struggling plants. Hoping I might be able to revive the flowers, I asked if I could take one.
She flat out denied me. Apparently it’s some sort of corporate policy. Why? I have no idea.
Isn’t flagrant waste annoying? Do you think it would have been considered shoplifting if I grabbed it out of the trash?
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