Garden: Yellow-Pink Roses
I think your rose is a Peace rose. It is a fairly hardy rose and much loved in the UK.
Recipes Using Boiled Barley Seeds?
Use as a substitute for cooked rice in pilaus and risottos or use to make stuffings. I use barley instead of rice in my low GL diet.
Substitution for Soy Flour in a Recipe?
Have you tried using chickpea (garbanzo) flour instead? It is a protein flour as is soy flour. It is worth a try.
Basic Spaghetti Sauce
I use a recipe that is very similar to yours, but to give an Italian flavor I always add oregano and garlic.
Preventing Beetles in Packaged Whole Grain Products?
I have similar problems here in Spain.My solution is to put the unopened packet in the freezer for a few days.This works for me. Any bugs and weevils dont have a chance to develop.
Use a "Magic Can" for Odds n' Ends
I have a drawer in my kitchen for odds and sods. Its a bit of a mess but so useful.