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“There are some wonderful databases out there, like at PumpkinFanatic.com,” he said. “I can see the history — the bloodline, if you will — of giant pumpkins. And I can trace the genetics of their progeny.”

Smallholder farmers in Tanzania grow sunflowers for the seeds, which they sell to local millers who press the seeds for oil to sell to local consumers for cooking. People use the remaining cakes as animal feed.

Cafe Bink’s casual, well-executed bistro fare has been replaced by a collection of complex and constantly changing creative dishes, each a rush of ingredients, colors and techniques crafted into a work that, for the most part, is refined and satisfying without pushing into precious.

It is important to state here that the central component of making the change is the phytonutrient known as citrulline, and this component can increase the libido.

Some longtime acquaintances were wondering how hard off the Mullers really were, speculating that this could be a get-rich-quick scheme that benefits only a few, something they’ve seen in neighboring Silicon Valley for years.

“We can package their oatmeal into small packages and tell each farm’s story on the back of the oatmeal package. Consumers love that story, and it’s something unique to us and our area,” he adds.

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Sunflower seeds are notably rich in magnesium, a mineral involved in more than 300 different bodily functions—and one that most Americans don’t get enough of. “Magnesium can lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease,” says registered dietitian Brian St. Pierre. “It’s also a vital component of bone and helps to regulate our nerve and muscle function and contraction.”

After 10 minutes, heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan. When the butter is bubbling, add the chestnuts. Fry for 3-4 minutes, until crisp at the edges.

Pumpkin fever struck again after moving to Everett eight years ago. Baldwin built a greenhouse in the side yard of his white-frame duplex on a quiet side street near Everett Community College. He also grows garden-variety sized tomatoes and zucchini.

Bake 17-20 minutes or until seeds are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before eating.

Hulled sunflower seeds, which are also called sunflower kernels or sunflower chips, are ideal for most birds because they are pure food — no waste, no mess, no germination. The extra step of removing the shells, however, increases the cost. Also, hulled sunflower seeds spoil quickly when wet, so they should be placed in a feeder that keeps them dry. GoldCrest’s All-Weather Feeder is the only truly weather-proof feeder on the market, and it’s ideal for kernels.