I haven't made this in years - the less oil the crispier. Try it with seasoned salt!

I just transplanted quite a few lettuce seedlings - most of them made it. They need protection for a few days from sun or heavy rain. I snip the ones that are too close to pull and transplant the rest. It can't hurt to try!

Great post, Ruth - I have my seeds (container lettuce - Garden Babies Butterhead) from Renee's Garden and organic potting soil. Rain or not - there's a container in my garage with their name on it this week-end!

Did anyone else see the "slow gardening" methods of Felder Rushing in the NYT Home section? His method of composting should comfort beginning gardeners. Mr. Rushing is quoted as saying he has two rules: "Stop throwing all that stuff away and pile it up." Well said!

I just placed an order for "Baby Ball" beet seeds - they shouldn't need peeling - no red fingers or countertops! I recently tried Beet & Goat cheese salad at a local restaurant - apparently a classic I hadn't heard of. I would have loved it if they hadn't used canned Harvard beets!