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Black oil sunflower seeds are the most commonly offered food in the backyard. They also are attractive to the widest variety of birds: cardinals, chickadees, doves, finches, goldfinches, grosbeaks, jays, nuthatches, sparrows, woodpeckers and more.

Grace Dickinson / Philadelphia Inquirer Think twice before tossing the rind of a watermelon. The crunchy layer makes for a great pickling ingredient to pair alongside barbecue or other lunchtime eats.

Chia seeds are regarded as a complete source of protein as they contain all of the essential amino acids. They are also linked to satiety as these seeds can absorb around 10 times their weight in water, helping you feel full for longer.

“We go to insane extremes,” said John Young of Jericho of his fellow growers. “It’s very addictive. It’s probably worse than nicotine.”

This story begins on a warm March Day after cross county skiing. We were coming out of a snowy winter, but pumpkin season was fast approaching. This particular patch rested for three years,  and we had high hopes. Time to shovel off an area to install soil heating cables and a hoop house.

Grace Dickinson / Philadelphia Inquirer Like the juicy flesh, the seeds and rind of a watermelon can both be transformed into delicious and healthful snacks.

There’s a lot going on in here that you wouldn’t expect in traditional brownies: sunflower butter, puréed sweet potatoes, coconut flour, and maple syrup. But don’t knock ‘em til you try ‘em; with all the cocoa powder and chocolate chips, plus that sweet sunflower butter swirl, they’ll meet all of your expectations.

When cooking pumpkin at home, boil the seeds in salted water, drain well and roast them in a pan until they are crispy. Watermelon seeds, too, could be roasted like this. Pumpkin seeds are great sources of anti oxidants.

None seem to remain for long, but among the best were a monster wedge of bone-in roasted monkfish ($37), flanked by simple roasted cauliflower and sugar snap peas with a smear of creamy labne and a lightly curried butternut squash puree.

The recall by SunOpta Inc. has affected dozens of brand names in 25 states and parts of Canada. The latest brands to be recalled are certain flavors of Clif Bars, Quaker products, Hy-Vee, Food Club and Publix.

Don’t look past the minimalist logo in the strip mall parking lot. Peek inside for a sleek, warm interior with welcoming service.

“If we really legalize cannabis grows in Half Moon Bay, we are running the risk 20 years down the road of following on the path of tobacco farmers, where it’s discovered to be detrimental but we are reliant on it as part of the economy,” she said.