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Fifteen years prior, Moko still had her nose in law books when Omar began spending hours at bookshops drooling over classic cooking tomes. “I’ve always loved to eat,” Omar says. “I grew up in a Lebanese family where food was always very important. But it was really books, especially Thomas Keller’s French Laundry Cookbook, that gave me the desire to just drop everything and learn to cook.”

“We also think sports lovers will appreciate Chuta as a tasty and protein-rich snack offering advantages in muscle building. Furthermore, Chuta can represent an alternative protein source in developing countries where certain type of resources are scarce.”​

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Rather than consuming whole flaxseeds, nutrition experts recommend opting for the ground form which is easier to digest and can also provide more health benefits.

The world’s largest pumpkin has arrived at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to live out the rest of its epic life.The 2,528 pound squash is the largest pumpkin  ever grown in North America. Grown by Steve Geddes in New Hampshire, the pumpkin is a pale orange and weighs the equivalent of two adult grizzly bears.

For more than 30 years at Piñons, guests have craved signature Dover sole flown in fresh from across the pond. Unfortunately for slackers, the dining room is booked now past New Year’s Day. While bar seats are usually walk-in only, Piñons owner Rob Mobilian says he’ll take early bar table reservations until about 6 p.m. Come for the buttery, lemony sole or choose the $35 two-course bar menu, one of the great deals in town. 105 S. Mill St., 970-920-2021, pinons.net

But when sunflowers were introduced to Europe from the Americas in the early 16th century they were little more than garden novelties. The 16th-century English herbalist, John Gerard, was disappointed that the sunflowers in his Holborn garden in London were only 4.3 metres tall (those of his European competitors reached 7.3 metres). Today, sunflowers, with their massive, yellow flower heads are among the most recognisable plants on the planet.

Check and stir it towards the end, adding a splash more water if needs be. While it cooks, wash, peel and dice the potatoes into 2-3cm chunks. Put them in a pan of cold water. Season well with salt and bring the pan to the boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or so, until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a sharp knife. Once cooked, drain into a colander. Leave in the colander for 2 minutes to allow excess water to evaporate.

It isn’t just wheat they’ve tried growing over the years, but also sunflowers, soybeans, barley and corn. Each has its own host of issues that they learned from and always ended up going back to oats.

Authors of a review from 2014 note that cacao is rich in antioxidants and minerals that have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. They also explored the use of chocolate in the prevention and treatment of skin issues, including acne and psoriasis.

Another nutrient to highlight, especially if you need some shuteye, is an amino acid known as tryptophan. Since it is used for the treatment of insomnia, research has suggested that consuming it from dietary sources like pumpkin seeds can help reduce sleep problems.

Here’s a festival that’ll put your belly grumbles to rest. SAACA, Local First Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens are hosting the sixth annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival…