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A frost event anytime before physiological maturity (growth stage R-9) can cause damage. Greatest damage and susceptibility will occur when the sunflowers are in the bud and flowering stages, where temperatures of -2°C and -1°C can result in damaged buds and sterile sections or rings in the flowe...Read more »
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Brandon Gauthier may or may not appreciate the term. But it’s the best way I can think to encapsulate the quality and character of Confluence, his mature and exciting first solo venture. I’ll admit that separating the seeds from the vegetable’s stringy membrane can be messy. The seeds are sticky,...Read more »
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And don’t forget about the seeds; D’Amico offers a recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with two seasonings. 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 cak...Read more »
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Steve Geddesâs record-setting pumpkin, weighing 2,528 pounds, is seen Thursday at the Deerfield Fair. Courtesy var currentLocation = window.location; var currentheadline = document.getElementById("headline").innerText; var objLink = new myC_Remote.BuyLink(); var photocredit = "&#...Read more »
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At his pumpkin patch, he’s a dusty blur, working as greeter, cashier, wheelbarrow pusher and parking director. He’s five-and-a-half feet tall and wears a deep tan on his face from farm work. Eating sunflower seeds has long been an American pastime, particularly at baseball games. As anyone who ha...Read more »
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Holidays are prime time to ride the wave of truffle season, as every chef in Aspen has a hookup. “We’ll make it rain truffles on anything,” confirms Casa Tua Aspen front-of-house manager Andrea Testa, adding that last year’s effort totaled more than 5 pounds. The chic Italian restaurant is blowin...Read more »
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Alcove, 50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston (617-248-0050) alcoveboston.com; Hours: Lunch, Mon.-Sat., 11:30 am-2:30 pm; Dinner, Mon.-Thu., 5-11 pm (bar till midnight), Fri.-Sat., 5 pm-midnight (bar till 1 am), Sun., 4:30-10:30 pm (bar till midnight); Liquor: Full; Reservations: Yes; Parking: Nearby lots and...Read more »
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I’ve sampled eight different seafood mains across four visits to Confluence, and not one of them has disappointed. Taking care of your hair isn’t limited to the products you apply. Like pretty much every other aspect of our health, our hair can also benefit from our consumption of certain healthy...Read more »
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As for the rind, it serves well as a crunchy component, too, whether tossed into a stir fry or pickled and plated alongside a sandwich or smoky BBQ. A pickled rind creates a great salad topper. Soymeal is not the only source of protein in feed. Meal from rapeseed, cotton seeds, sunflower seeds an...Read more »
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Remove seeds from pumpkin, rinse under cold water and remove any membrane that remains stuck to the seeds. This conversation is moderated according to USA TODAY’s community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion. Meet the salad you should eat when you don’t feel like eat...Read more »
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Families and pumpkin-enthusiasts alike flocked to the Botanical Gardens over the weekend to mark the giant squash’s arrival. Antioxidants called carotenoids have many health benefits, including protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals and overexposure to the sun. I doubt that the s...Read more »
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Sunflowers have two main commercial uses, oil and confectionery (for direct seed consumption). Oil varieties of the flower have small, black, oil-rich seeds with thin hulls, which are pressed to produce an edible, almost tasteless, pale oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids (especially oleic acid ...Read more »
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You don’t need a reason to whip up a simple treat like these chocolate-covered dates by Maya Popovich. Medjool dates, which are rich and caramel-y on their own, are stuffed with Brazil nuts and coated in a rich dark chocolate shell. Homemade coconut whipped cream tops them off creating a decadent...Read more »
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To deep fry hulled seeds, allow 1/4 cup cooking oil for every cup of seeds. Fry at 250 degrees Fahrenheit until seeds are golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and store, tightly covered. There are only a handful of chefs and restaurants in Paris that function this way, according to Omar. “Bertr...Read more »
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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. Texas A...Read more »
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Despite heroic efforts, Vermont’s lingering spring wet and cold weigh against world-record pumpkin harvest, most experts say. “I used to be a commercial crawdad fisherman and I’d throw all the dead ones in the garden. And I didn’t buy any fantastic seed or anything and there’d be a 164-pound pump...Read more »
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About 2.3 million Pennsylvanians were counted among the country’s backyard birders in 2011, the last time a state-focused report was drawn out of that national survey. Holidays are prime time to ride the wave of truffle season, as every chef in Aspen has a hookup. “We’ll make it rain truffles on ...Read more »
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SAVE THIS SEARCHA new notification will be added to your membership console settings. Note: Only the first three words will be saved. California law legalized the recreational use of marijuana, but counties and cities can establish their own rules, particularly regarding how it is grown. “To say ...Read more »
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Add the roasted seeds to your next salad, yogurt bowl, or even slice of toast for an element of crunch and hint of nutty flavor. Not just for a hamburger bun topper, sesame seeds are unique addition to this list that play an important role in the cuisine of numerous countries. They are one of the...Read more »
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I typically use their certified gluten free products, because they are made in their gluten-free facility, which is also dairy free. They do process products with milk in their other facility, where the wheat products are produced. However, the wheat products mentioned are certified Kosher pareve...Read more »
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With buckwheat groats, gluten-free oats, coconut oil, and sunflower butter, this nut-free and vegan granola is safe to serve to just about anyone. Forget the yogurt; you’ll be eating this by the handful. Cut watermelon into four sections. Use a peeler or a pairing knife to carefully remove the gr...Read more »
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We’ve had hipster anti fine dining, ultra-posh fine dining, chef-scientist fine dining, pop-up fine dining, participatory fine dining, cozy fine dining and just about every possible take on the trappings surrounding creative, refined cuisine that might somehow separate the genre from its historic...Read more »
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This is absolutely wonderful, Alisa! Congratulations to you on your second edition and I can’t wait to give your recipes a try. I love your list of ingredients, too Watermelon seeds will enhance your immune system. Immunity is the body’s ability to resist infection. This is important for e...Read more »
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This unintentional pairing might go down as my most swoonworthy of 2018. A crunchy, sugary, cinnamon-spiced, deep-fried croissant washed down with smooth, jammy cabernet sauvignon from the rink-side snack bar (as in: full bar, with snacks) operated by Sweet Coloradough of Glenwood Springs. Kazuki...Read more »