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Nyjer, or thistle, seeds are the second most popular food with backyard bird feeders. The small, thin seeds are attractive to finches, goldfinches, pine siskins and redpolls.

If you’re committed to chocolate, don’t forget about the chocolate beverages. Frozen Hot Chocolate, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Cocoa Nib Horchata, and Cacao Fruit Juice all beautifully highlight the diversity of theobroma cacao.

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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. (Grace Dickinson/Philadelphia Inquirer)

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Yield losses when only leaves are killed compared to if the entire plant is frozen are less because the surviving stalk can remobilize carbohydrates from the stalk tissue to the developing ear for some time after the damage occurs. Of course, this is assuming the necessary heat units are accumulated to make a difference. If the necessary heat units aren’t received, a premature black layer may form, ending further grain fill. A killing frost (-2°C or lower) prior to physiological maturity where the entire stalk and leaves are frozen will cause premature black layer development. Grain filling will cease and light weight, chaffy corn will result. Yield losses from total plant death prior to physiological maturity are estimated to be 55, 41, and 12 per cent for soft dough, full dent and half-milk line stages of development, respectively. Since the grain moisture content will be generally greater than 35 per cent, substantial field dry down will be needed prior to harvesting. For further information, refer to the ‘What to Do with Frosted Corn’ article.

Once the trait had been well characterized in 2006, greenhouse work began in order to find the best plants from the many lines they have produced. Once those lines were identified, field trials began, leading up to the recent approval by the USDA’s APHIS office of the ultra-low glossypol cotton for commercialization of production. For the seeds to be sold as food or feedstock still requires approval from the FDA.

Nuts and seeds may not be the fanciest foods around, but their hard exteriors hide extraordinary super-nutrient-powers buried underneath! They can help improve digestion, increase energy levels, boost your brain, reduce your risk of developing heart disease, and so much more. Here’s a list of 10 especially nutritious nuts and seeds to snack on this summer, along with recipe suggestions and information on the individual health benefits of each one.

A signature cookie from a cafe in Paris with bittersweet chocolate, sea salt, and spicy crystalized ginger. Get the recipe for Double Chocolate and Candied-Ginger Cookies »

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Noodleholics is affordable and appeals to both adventurous and casual eaters, making it an easy choice any time for anyone. Additionally, portions are generous. Lines can get long during peak hours, so visit at 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. for the swiftest noodle satisfaction. Though they offer takeout, noodle soups are best enjoyed fresh on site.

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