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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water Valve



There is a lot more waste going on than meets the eye when it comes to water usage. We humans are wasting enormous amounts of one of our most precious natural resources on a daily basis, and there is a simple inexpensive way to eliminate that waste.

Wasting water is wasting energy.

When you waste water you waste energy. Most water needs to be pumped from somewhere to get to your fixtures, whether it's your own well, a river, or from a reservoir, it generally needs to be pumped. Pumping of course requires energy. Generating the energy to pump the water usually results in green house gas emissions and other pollution.

Running water down the drain increases the amount of sewage water that must be treated.

Sewage generally must be processed before it is released into a river or wherever the sewage is discharged to. Processing sewage takes more energy. And as we've previously noted, wastefully using energy leads to more green house gasses being released into our precious atmosphere and possibly contributes to global warming and environmental problems.

How much water is being wasted?

In order to determine how much water is being wasted in the United States each year due to people running water down the drain needlessly while they wait for the hot water to arrive, we need to get an idea of how much water is wasted in that fashion in a typical US home.


When the water in your hot water pipe and the Hot Water Lobster control valve cools
below the user adjustable temperature (77-140 degrees F), the thermal materials within the Hot
Water Lobster control valve contract, and silently open the valve. Thermal convection within your hot
water tank naturally circulates the cooled water through your existing cold water pipes and back to
the hot water tank for reheating. Your existing hot water tank now uses less energy reheating warm
water instead of cold ground temperature water. When fresh hot water enters your hot water pipe and
the Hot Water Lobster control valve, the valve automatically closes. This maintains hot water at the
control valve without wasting water or energy. Turn on your faucet or shower and you get instant hot
water. When you mount the Hot Water Lobster instant hot water control valve in the fixture furthest
from your hot water tank (as shown in the installation diagram) all other fixtures in your house will also
have faster hot water.


The Hot Water Lobster is all mechanical and designed to provide an
electricity free solution to maintain hot water at the tap. This makes installation a snap (in less than 10 minutes). Other hot water solutions require the use of electricity and pumps that make installation
difficult and the pumps are often noisy.It is a tankless water heater.

The Hot Water Lobster has a solid brass valve body with an adjustable thermal
controlled mechanical stainless steel valve stem enclosed in a mounting box

THE MAN OF COURAGE

Subhas Chandra Bose born January 23, 1897; presumed to have died August 18, 1945 although this is disputed), popularly known as Netaji (literally "Respected Leader"), was a leader in the Indian independence movement.

When world war II erupted in Europe, Bose was again imprisoned for civil disobedience and put under house arrest to await trial. He escaped and made his way to Berlin by way of Peshawar and Afghanistan. In Europe, Bose sought help from Germany for the liberation of India. He got Nazi permission to organize the Indian Legion of prisoners of war from Africa, but the legion remained basically German in training. Bose felt the need for stronger steps, and he turned to the Japanese embassy in Berlin, which finally made arrangements for Bose to go to Asia. In an unusual joint operation, he was transferred from a German to a Japanese submarine off the coast of Madagascar.

Bose was flown to Singapore and became commander of the INA and head of the Free India provisional government (Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind).


Subhas Chandra Bose with the Greater East Asia Conference in 1943The INA included both Indian prisoners of war from Singapore and Indian civilians in Southeast Asia. The strength of the INA grew to 43,000. Bose ruled Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands as a head of India. Bose refused to be granted aid, and asked Japan for conclusion of official India-Japan loan agreements, then they concluded the agreements.[2][3] The INA fought Allied forces in 1944 inside the borders of India at Imphal and in Burma, and even succeeding in liberating parts of North-East India from the Allies. Unfortunately, with Japan losing its way in the World War, aid to the INA was also reduced, and the army could not keep up its momentum. Three officers of the INA were tried at the Red Fort after the war; the trial attracted much popular sympathy, including statements by Nehru and Gandhi that the men were great patriots.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

denver electrician

Denver Electrician is a local electrical contracting company, gladly serving the all of the Denver metro area. All of our electricians are licensed, insured, background checked, and drug tested for your best interests and safety. Your electrical system is the heart of your house; you can feel safe in knowing that our technicians are working for you and your family.

Whirlpool air purifier

A Whirlpool air purifier uses a True HEPA air filter to capture 99.97% of of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns from air passing through the filter. That would be 1,100,000,000 particles in an area smaller than one square inch! Whispure has three fan speeds to fit your needs. You simply turn it on, adjust the speed, and Whispure™ does the rest. It's that easy to clean the air in your home or office.

The two-stage filter system inside a Whirlpool® air purifier keeps going strong for a long time. But how do you know when it's time to change filters? Indicator lights on the unit will let you know when it is time for a filter replacement.

Friday, February 12, 2010

A Day Without Rain



Song:A Day Without Rain,Enya

Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin[1] (born 17 May 1961), better known as Enya, is an Irish vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. Her name is sometimes presented in the media as Enya Brennan; Enya is an approximate transliteration of how Eithne is pronounced in the Irish language, her native tongue.

She began her musical career in 1980, when she briefly joined her family band Clannad, before leaving to pursue her solo career. Her album Watermark, which was released in 1988, propelled her to international recognition and Enya became known for her unique sound, which was characterised by voice-layering, folk melodies, synthesised backdrops and ethereal reverberations.[2]

She continued to enjoy steady success during the 1990s and 2000s; her 2000 album A Day Without Rain achieved high record sales (15 million)[3] and she was named the world's biggest selling female artist of 2001.[4] She is Ireland's best-selling solo artist[5] and is officially the country's second-largest musical export after the band U2.[6] Her album sales stand at 70 million as of 2009,[7] with over 26 million in album sales in the US.[8] Her work has earned her, among other things, 4 Grammy awards and an Academy Award nomination. She has performed in 10 different languages during her career thus far.[

The Cardigans




Song title:A Good Horse,The Cardigans

The Cardigans is a Swedish band formed in the town of Jönköping in 1992. The band's musical style has varied greatly from album to album and encompasses their early indie leanings passing through '60s-inspired pop and more band-based rock.

Their debut album Emmerdale (1994) gave them a solid base in their home country and enjoyed some success abroad, especially in Japan. It wasn't until their breakthrough second album Life (1995) that international audiences and critics responded. The band is perhaps best known outside of Sweden for their international hit singles "Erase/Rewind" and "My Favourite Game" from the album Gran Turismo (1998) and "Lovefool" from the album First Band on the Moon (1996). Its inclusion in the soundtrack of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet by director Baz Luhrmann secured their popularity. The Cardigans have sold 5 million albums worldwide

A Perfect Circle



Annihilation,A perfect Circle.

A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums. The latest line-up featured Marilyn Manson bassist and former Nine Inch Nails bassist Jeordie White; former guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins, James Iha; and session drummer Josh Freese, who is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and The Vandals. Despite having a varied cast since inception, the stylistic content of the songs has remained consistent with Howerdel as composer, and Keenan penning the lyrics.

Jason Mraz



A Beautiful Mess
Jason Mraz (pronounced /məˈræz/;[1] born June 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mraz's stylistic influences include reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, and hip hop.

Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", in 2002 but it was not until the release of his second album, Mr. A-Z that Mraz achieved commercial success. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold over one hundred thousand copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts.

Alone by pearljam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (lead vocals, guitar), Jeff Ament (bass guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar), and Mike McCready (lead guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998.

His recent song Alone is an awesome one man.Everyone should hear it.

Dressing Vinaigrette


Balsamic vinaigrette is a sauce made by adding olive oil and other seasonings, including chopped onion, into balsamic vinegar. Other popular vinaigrettes in French cuisine include champagne, anchovies, lemons, truffles, raspberries, egg white and sugar as the main ingredients.

Cheese is often added. Blue cheese vinaigrettes are popular.

Different vinegars, such as raspberry, create different flavourings, and alcohol, such as sherry, may be used instead of vinegar. A wide range of other additives have been described, such as garlic and cherries.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Hybrid Green Baby Ching-Chiang Cabbage


Mei-Qing-Choi is a well-known and widely grown hybrid dwarf Ching-Chiang Choy in the United States. The broad dark-green petioles and leaves are very crisp and tender. Plants grow vigorously and uniformly, good for commercial crops as well as home gardening.

Tuak


Tuak is an alcoholic beverage made of fermented rice, yeast and sugar and drunk in Borneo and East Malaysia. The beverage is a popular drink among the Ibans of Sarawak during the Gawai festivals.

The same word is used for other drinks in Indonesia, for example the palm wine of the Batak people of North Sumatra

Yorkshire Blue Cheese


Made by Shepherds Purse Cheeses in Thirsk, from 100% Yorkshire cows milk, Yorkshire Blue is a mild soft, creamy blue veined cheese. The recipe has been developed to give the cheese a unique buttery/sweet flavour with no sharp bite. Yorkshire Blue is made from pasteurised milk and vegetarian rennet.

Available in 1.5kg or 3kg cheeses and 125g prepack

Kimchi


Kimchi (pronounced /ˈkɪmtʃi/, Korean pronunciation: [kimtɕʰi]), also spelled gimchi, kimchee, or kim chee, is any one of numerous traditional Korean pickled dishes made of vegetables with varied seasonings. A common manifestation is the spicy baechu (cabbage) variety. Kimchi is the most common banchan, or side dish, in South Korea and many South Korean communities and locales. Kimchi is also a common ingredient and combined with other ingredients to make dishes such as kimchi stew (kimchi jjigae) and kimchi fried rice (kimchi bokkeumbap). Kimchi is so ubiquitous that the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) developed space kimchi to accompany the first Korean astronaut to the Russian-manned space ship Soyuz

African Blue basil


African Blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal') is one of the most cold-tolerant breeds of basil, leading to it being called a perennial, though in fact all basils are perennial as long as the weather is warm year-round. It is a sterile hybrid of two other breeds of basil, unable to produce seeds of its own, and is propagated by cuttings.

This particular breed of basil has a strong camphor scent, derived from Ocimum kilimandscharicum (camphor basil), its East African parent.[1] The concentration of camphor is 22% (compared with 61% for O. kilimandscharicum). The concentration of the other major aroma compounds, linalool (55%), and 1,8-cineole (15%) is comparable to many basil cultivars.

The leaves of African Blue basil start out purple when young, only growing green as the given leaf grows to its full size, and even then retaining purple veins. Based on other purple basils, the purple color is from anthocyanins, especially cyanidin-3-(di-p-coumarylglucoside)-5-glucoside but also other cyanidin based and peonidin based compounds.

This breed is also taller than many basil cultivars.

Popcorn


Popcorn or popping corn is a type of corn which explodes from the kernel and puffs up when heated. Corn popping was originally discovered by Native Americans, but became popular as a snack food during the United States Great Depression, especially in movie theaters.

Corn is able to pop because, unlike other grains, its kernels have a hard moisture-sealed hull and a dense starchy filling. This allows pressure to build inside the kernel until an explosive "pop" results. Some strains of corn are now cultivated specifically as popping corns.

There are many techniques for popping corn. Commercial large-scale popcorn machines were invented by Charles Cretors in the late 19th Century. Many types of small-scale home methods for popping corn also exist, with the most popular in the USA being prepackaged microwavable popcorn.[1]

As a snack food, popcorn has both advocates and detractors. Some consider it to be a health food, while others caution against it for a variety of reasons. Popcorn can also have non-food applications, ranging from holiday decorations to packaging materials.

Crusted Port Wine


Crusted Port is usually a blend of port wine from several vintages, although single vintage crusted ports have sometimes been made in the past. Unlike vintage port, which has to be sourced from grapes from a single vintage, Crusted port affords the port blender the opportunity to make best use of the varying characteristics of different vintages.

Crusted port is bottled unfiltered, and sealed with a driven cork. Like Vintage Port it needs to be decanted before drinking.

Although Crusted ports will improve with age, the blender often seeks to make these wines approachable at a younger age than for his vintage ports. The date on a Crusted port bottle refers to the bottling date, not the year the grapes were grown.

While Crusted port is required to be aged in bottle for at least three years before it is released to the market, most producers keep the bottles for considerably longer; so they are ready to be drunk when sold, and may be enjoyed by consumers who have no space to cellar bottles. This makes Crusted port a popular and affordable alternative to vintage port.

White Winter Pearmain


WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN is also known as Cambellite, Campbellite, White Pearmain, Griffin's Pearmain in Texas, and Winter White Pearmain. There is confusion about the history, and uncertainty on its American origin and distribution. It is speculated to be of eastern United States origin, and was recorded in 1849, but others claim it is an English apple that dates to 1200 A.D. Medium in size and round to conical in shape, the pale-yellow skin is flushed irregularly a brownish-red and covered with russet dots. The skin is waxy and tough. The yellowish-white flesh is crisp, juicy and tender with a subacid flavor that approaches being sweet. The moderately vigorous tree has oval, medium-sized and medium-green leaves folded and reflexed. The serrations are sharp, regular and shallow. The tree grows tall and upright, and the bark is a dark-red on new growth with numerous lenticels. A low chill variety that is an excellent pollinator for other varieties, it ripens in late September and early October.

Greek Bush Basil


By far the easiest type of basil to grow is a variety known as bush basil. I obtained some bush basil seeds from Eden seeds. It grows well in the garden. If you are just starting out, try to get your hands on some of this. However, sweet basil is much nicer, and only requires a little more effort to grow. To get a really good crop of sweet basil, I had to grow it in an old bathtub full of mulch (see photo). It is much more versatile in the kitchen because it tastes so much better. It goes well in salads, any tomato based dishes and on spaghetti. I have also started making my own pesto.

To keep your basil plant lush and leafy, keep plucking off the seed heads as they form.

you follow a healthy, well-balanced, and plentiful diet of foods high in potassium, it is not likely that you will need to worry about suffering from mineral imbalance. Potassium is naturally found in fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products. Meat, Poultry and Fish foods are high in potassium too, but an entirely carnivorous diet will be detrimental to your health, causing a rise in acid levels and depleting potassium levels.A number of potassium supplements are available too in the market, and quite a few people include these in their daily regimen. This is not really necessary if, as mentioned, your meals contain enough potassium high foods, and it is best not to go for any kind of potassium supplements without first consulting your doctor. An excess of potassium is equally likely to spell trouble. Unless your doctor gives you the go ahead, you would be better off really just reaching for another cantaloupe slice, another banana, a handful more of strawberries, and adding a pinch of turmeric to many of your cooked meals.Some people, of course, don't have much choice. Various ailments deem it necessary for them to monitor their potassium intake, and so it is necessary for them to take supplements which inform them about the exact amount of potassium that is daily ingested.Athletes and other sports people also require potassium supplements. If you exercise rigorously, keep it mind that sweating overmuch brings about mineral imbalance and you should take frequent breaks to refuel depleting potassium levels with electrolyte drinks and energy bars.While having a fit body is becoming pretty important in our society these days, never, never, never go for starvation diets. There are many ways of getting into shape without ruining your health. Explore those other avenues.

Hyslop Crab Apple


The Hyslop crab apple is of unknown origin and has been around since the mid-1800s. This large crab apple has a dark red skin, with purple overtones. Its tangy astringent flavour is perfect for culinary purposes such as jelly and pickled or spiced crab apples

Lao-Lao


Lao-Lao (Lao: ເຫລົ້າລາວ)is a rice whisky brewed in Laos. Along with Beer Lao, lao-Lao is a staple beverage for the people of Laos (and for some tourists). Contrary to what the romanized transcription would make one believe, the name lao-Lao is not the same word repeated twice, but actually two different words pronounced with different tones: The first, ເຫລົ້າ, means "alcohol" and is pronounced with a low-falling tone (in the standard dialect), while the second, ລາວ, means "Lao" and is pronounced with a high(-rising) tone.

Earligold Apple

The Earligold Apple is a medium-sized fruit that is pale yellow, tart, firm, and juicy. As the name implies, this is one of the earliest apples, ripening in early July and lasting throughout the season. Careful early training, annual pruning and shaping are required to insure healthy and productive trees. Apple trees are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases but are very rewarding when properly cared for. Pollination is required for fruit production. Some varieties can set fruit by self-pollination while others require cross pollination. Good candidates for cross pollination are: 'Liberty', 'Ein Shemer', 'Dorsett Golden', 'Spartan',and 'Gala'.

Pu-Erh Tea

Pu-erh, Pu'er tea, Puer tea or Bolay tea is a type of tea made from a "large leaf" variety of the tea plant Camellia sinensis and named after Pu'er county near Simao, Yunnan, China.
Pu-erh tea can be purchased as either raw/green (sheng) or ripened/cooked (shu), depending on processing method or aging. Sheng pu-erh can be roughly classified on the tea oxidation scale as a green tea, and the shou or aged-green variants as post-fermented tea. The fact that pu-erh fits in more than one tea type poses some problems for classification. For this reason, the "green tea" aspect of pu-erh is sometimes ignored, and the tea is regarded solely as a post-fermented product. Unlike other teas that should ideally be consumed shortly after production, pu-erh can be drunk immediately or aged for many years; pu-erh teas are often now classified by year and region of production much like wine vintages.

Boston Butt Pork Roast


Boston butt is a cut of pork that comes from the upper part of the shoulder from the front leg and may contain the blade bone.[1] Smoked or barbecued Boston butt is a southern tradition. As a mainstay of Deep South, cuisine particularity in Alabama and Mississippi, it is often smoked and sold as a fundraiser on road side stands by charities and local organizations.

Soybean Lecithin Oil

Abstract Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus L.) were fed two isocaloric diets supplemented with 15% linseed oil or soybean lecithin, and subsequently analysed for ultrastructural changes in various intestinal segments (pyloric caeca region, midgut and hindgut) as well as apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of the diets. The ADC of dry matter, lipid and individual fatty acids were always highest in fish fed the soybean lecithin diet. In hindgut for example, ADC of lipid and dry matter were 94 and 96%, respectively, in fish fed the soybean lecithin diet compared to 85 and 94% in fish fed linseed oil.
There were major ultrastructural differences in the enterocytes between fish fed the two experimental diets. In char fed the linseed oil diet there were substantial accumulations of lipid droplets in the enterocytes from the pyloric caeca and midgut but not in hindgut. These accumulations were not observed in fish fed the soybean lecithin diet. In some cases, deposition of fat in the enterocytes was so great that it resulted in epithelial damage with lipid droplets and cell debris appearing in the intestinal lumen. These changes are likely to be pathological and may lead to intestinal malfunction and represent a major infection route to pathogenic bacteria. On the basis of these results it is suggested that endogenous phospholipid synthesis is insufficient to maintain lipoprotein synthesis in Arctic char when fed diets containing high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acid of total lipid, and that phospholipids should be supplied with such diets

Rock Cornish Hen

Many markets carry fresh game hens ready to cook. Choose hens that look plump, with unbroken, unblemished skin, and cook within 24 hours or get them into the freezer. To freeze fresh game hens, remove the giblets, wash and pat dry before wrapping in an airtight package with all air removed. Properly-frozen game hens can be stored in the freezer at 0 degrees F. for six to nine months. Markets that do not carry fresh game hens will carry frozen ones in freezer cases, usually sold in pairs, in the meat department along with turkeys and wild game.

orient Extra Long Yardlong Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, the yardlong bean, is also known as the long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean. It is known as dau gok in Cantonese, jiang dou (豇豆) in Standard Mandarin, thua fak yao (ถั่วฝักยาว) in Thai and kacang panjang in Indonesian and Malay, sitaw in Tagalog, utong in Ilokano, bora in the West Indies and vali, Borboti in Bengali, India, eeril in Goa, India or đậu đũa ( Vietnamese, literally: chopstick bean). Despite the name, the pods are actually only about half a yard long; the subspecies name sesquipedalis (one-and-a-half-foot-long) is a rather exact approximation of the pods' length. This plant is of a different genus than the common bean. It is a vigorous climbing annual vine. A variety of the cowpea, it is grown primarily for its strikingly long (35-75 cm) immature pods and has uses very similar to that of a green bean

orient Extra Long Yardlong Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, the yardlong bean, is also known as the long-podded cowpea, asparagus bean, snake bean, or Chinese long bean. It is known as dau gok in Cantonese, jiang dou (豇豆) in Standard Mandarin, thua fak yao (ถั่วฝักยาว) in Thai and kacang panjang in Indonesian and Malay, sitaw in Tagalog, utong in Ilokano, bora in the West Indies and vali, Borboti in Bengali, India, eeril in Goa, India or đậu đũa ( Vietnamese, literally: chopstick bean). Despite the name, the pods are actually only about half a yard long; the subspecies name sesquipedalis (one-and-a-half-foot-long) is a rather exact approximation of the pods' length. This plant is of a different genus than the common bean. It is a vigorous climbing annual vine. A variety of the cowpea, it is grown primarily for its strikingly long (35-75 cm) immature pods and has uses very similar to that of a green bean

chia seeds

Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, that is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times, and was so valued that it was given as an annual tribute by the people to the rulers. It is still widely used in Mexico and South America, with the seed s ground for nutritious drinks and as a food source. It is also used for chia pet planters. Growth Chia is grown commercially for its seed, a food that is very rich in omega-3 fatty acid s, since the seed s yield 25-30% extractable oil, mostly α-linolenic acid (ALA). It also is a source of antioxidant s and a variety of amino acid s. Etymology The word chia is derived from the Nahuatl word chian, meaning oily. The present Mexican state of Chiapas ...

mamey apple

Mammea americana, commonly known as Mammee, mammee apple, Mamey, mamey apple, Santo Domingo apricot or South American apricot, is an evergreen tree of the family Clusiaceae, whose fruit is edible. The species is a close relative of the mangosteen.
Mammea americana is often confused with the Mamey sapote tree (Pouteria sapota), whose fruit is also called mammee or mamey।
Though edible, this fruit has received little attention worldwide.
However the raw flesh can be served in fruit salads, or with wine, sugar or cream, especially in Jamaica. In the Bahamas, the flesh is first put in salted water in order to remove its bitterness, before cooking it with much sugar to make a sort of jam. The flesh can also be consumed stewed.
In the French West Indies, an aromatic liqueur, of the name of Eau de Créole, or Crème de Créole, is distilled from the mammee flowers. This liqueur is believed to be tonic or digestive.
In El Salvador, a mamey-flavoured carbonated drink called Kolashanpan is considered by most the national soda

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Monday, February 8, 2010

India Spinach Beet

India Spinach Beet is a fast growing vegetable, native to Indian hot and raining summer weather. It is an edible and delicious food.Leaves are smooth, tender and uniformly green. First cutting can be done in 25 to 30 days after sowing and subsequent cuttings can be harvested in 15-20 days. Instead of the cutting method, some people like to harvest by picking outter leaves for eating, while the plant continues to produce more new inner leaves. This vegetable is strongly resistant to heat and is one of the most popular greens during hot summer in India and Southern Asia.

'Coral Mushrooms'

A number of coral fungi are edible, although they should be cropped while young; when old, these fungi are fibrous or dry and woody. Some (such as Ramaria flava) have been reported to have strong laxative effects though they are palatable [1] Some are too small to be worth gathering.[citation needed] However, some species are poisonous with acute gastrointestinal symptoms arising from consumption. These include Ramaria pallida, known as colic coral and Ramaria formosa, yellow tipped coral fungus. R. flavobrunnescens has been responsible for the death of livestock in Brazil.

Lucuma powder

Lucuma is a delicately flavored tropical fruit. Peru and Chile are the main producers and the bulk of the production is used in dehydrated form. Only a small percentage reaches the local markets to be consumed fresh. Once dehydrated, the lucuma powder is mainly used to flavor ice creams and other milk products. It does not seem to be found fresh in the US; the best option is to get it in its dehydrated form as lucuma flour or powder used for making ice creams.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix ), called tailor in Australia,[1] is a species of popular marine game-fish found in all climates. It is the sole species of the Pomatomidae family.
In South Africa, this fish is commonly known as shad on the east coast, and elf on the west coast. Shad can not be commercially sold in KwaZulu-Natal and has a closed season (currently October and November) to allow for breeding. On the west coast Elf is a commercially fished species.The bluefish is a moderately proportioned fish, with a broad, forked tail. The spiny first dorsal fin is normally folded back in a groove, as are its pectoral fins. Coloration is a grayish blue-green dorsally, fading to white on the lower sides and belly. Its single row of teeth in each jaw are uniform in size, knife-edged and sharp. Bluefish commonly range in size from seven inch (18 cm) "snappers" to much larger, sometimes weighing as much as forty pounds (18 kg), though fish heavier than twenty pounds (9 kg) are exceptional.

Beverly mangoes

'Beverly' is a good late season mango that can weigh up to three pounds. This sweet creamy fruit is firm, fiberless, and aromatic. All of this adds up to a delicious mango with abundant flesh available when most cultivars are through for the year. The only downfalls are its lackluster dull green color and the tree’s low spreading habit. The fruit ripens from mid-July to mid-August.

Butterbur,a medicinal food

Butterbur was used by native Americans as a remedy for headache and inflammation. Some Butterbur contains petasin[1] and isopetasin, with the highest concentrations occurring in the root. Butterbur has been reported to be effective in reducing the occurrence or severity of migraine headaches.[1] Several mainstream double-blind studies have shown that extracts of Butterbur petasin and/or isopetasin are effective both in preventing and in relieving migraine, with the best results coming in more severe cases .Additionally, a peer-reviewed journal published a Swiss study showing Butterbur extract to be an effective treatment for hay fever without the sedative effect of the antihistamine cetirizine .
Butterbur naturally contains components called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. They are toxic to the liver and may cause cancers. The concentrations are often highest in the rhizomes and stalks, and lowest in the leaves, and may vary depending on where the plants are grown. Butterbur extract should be taken only when prepared by a reputable laboratory. Long-term health effects and interaction with other drugs have not been studied.

Tapai (ta-pie) or tape (ta-peh

)Tapai (ta-pie) or tape (ta-peh, sometimes referred to as Tapai (ta-pie) or tape (ta-peh), sometimes referred to as peuyeum (from Sundanese Language) , is a traditional fermented food found throughout much of East- and Southeast Asia. It is a sweet or sour alcoholic paste[1] and can be used directly as a food or in traditional recipes. Tapai can be made from a variety of carbohydrate sources, but typically from cassava, white rice, or glutinous rice.[1][2] Fermentation is performed by a variety of moulds including Aspergillus oryzae, Rhizopus oryzae, Amylomyces rouxii or Mucor spp, and yeasts including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Saccharomycopsis fibuliger, Endomycopsis burtonii and others, along with bacteria.[1][2] Tapai is also used to make alcoholic beverages.(from Sundanese Language) , is a traditional fermented food found throughout much of East- and Southeast Asia. It is a sweet or sour alcoholic paste[1] and can be used directly as a food or in traditional recipes. Tapai can be made from a variety of carbohydrate sources, but typically from cassava, white rice, or glutinous rice.[1][2] Fermentation is performed by a variety of moulds including Aspergillus oryzae, Rhizopus oryzae, Amylomyces rouxii or Mucor spp, and yeasts including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Saccharomycopsis fibuliger, Endomycopsis burtonii and others, along with bacteria.[1][2] Tapai is also used to make alcoholic beverages.

Wahoo a delicious food stuff

The wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh make it a prize game fish. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono, a term used to describe something good, or delicious. Many Hispanic areas of the Caribbean and Central America refer to this fish as Peto.The flesh of the wahoo is white, delicate, and highly regarded by many gourmets. This has created some demand for the wahoo as a premium priced commercial food fish. In many areas of its range, such as Hawaii, Bermuda and many parts of the Caribbean, local demand for wahoo is met by artisanal commercial fishermen, who take them primarily by trolling, as well as by recreational sports fishermen who sell their catch.