On Oct 26, 3:21*pm, "Felice" > wrote:
> "Mr. Joseph Littleshoes Esq." > wrote in ...
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> > Zeppo wrote:
> >> "maxine in ri" > wrote in message
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> >>> I have a slew of smallage/strong celery and scallions. *What else
> >>> should go into the stock pot for a nice balanced vegetable broth?
> >> I like to throw in a few dried shitake mushrooms. Adds a big flavor
> >> component, IMHO.
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> >> Jon
> > Oyster muchrooms are even better IMO.
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> > Mr. Joseph Littleshoes Esq.
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> Er -- much better.
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> Felice

No dried mushrooms of any sort in the house (:-((), but that reminded
me that I had some wakame that needed using up.

Thanks also for the reminders to add carrots, garlic, and saute the
veggies first. Whatever I end up with should be interesting. As the
frozen bits started to come apart in the heated water, not only were
there the parsley and mint stems, but also some fennel fronds and leek
greens. And 4 dried tomatoes.

While rummaging through the fridge, I also found the last of the
eggplant, which I sliced, salted, drained, and which will go in the
oven to be roasted shortly--speak of the devil, there's the
temperature beep. BRB

Ok, those are in the oven now, and teh stock came to a boil just as I
put the eggplant in, so now it's on a simmer for the next 45-60
minutes.

Thanks all for seasoning my stock.

maxine in ri