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| PRESTO 04820/POPLITE/HOT AIR CORN POPPER/, Gadget Sets | | 2008-07-05 00:07:55 | | PRESTO 04820/POPLITE/HOT AIR CORN POPPER/, Tool & Gadget Sets, Home & Garden
Handy measuring cup doubles as a butter melter;14 by 9 by 6-1/2 inches Electric popper uses hot air, not oil, for a healthy, low-calorie treat Faster and more economical than microwave-bag popcorn Produces virtually no unpopped kernels with either regular or gourmet popcorn Makes up to 18 cups in less than 2-1/2 minutes | | By: Really Cool Gadgets, New Gadget Review, Gadget New | | |
| | iPhone avec du Pop Corn ! | | 2008-06-25 06:04:12 | | iPhone avec du Pop Corn ! :Nous avions deja vu beacoup de détournements,expériences réalisé sur notre cher iPhone.Cette Fois-ci, il s'agit de Pop-Corn !Un iPhone et du Pop-Corn ?? La réaction de l'iphone, face au Pop-Corn, à voir ... Regardez la vidéo :Y'en a vraiment, qui n'ont que ça a faire, avec leur iPhone ... | | By: iPhone Forum France | | |
| | Corn Prices Hit All-Time High; How About a Windfall Profits Tax on Farmers? | | 2008-06-10 23:00:00 | | As oil prices have hit record highs along with oil company profits (and thereby the returns to shareholders), many in Congress are calling for a windfall profits tax on oil companies. They argue that those profits are somehow unjustified.But what about another industry where producers are currently reaping windfalls from previous investments due to skyrocketing commodity prices: agriculture? Should we impose a windfall profits tax on farmers? According to some in Congress, a windfall profits tax on oil companies would lower the price of gasoline (which is ludicrous). Then by that logic, wouldn't a windfall profits tax on farmers also lower the price of food? But of course there is no way Congress would impose a special tax on agriculture. In fact, it constantly does the exact opposite. It gives what is in effect a negative tax to farmers (subsidies), or in laymen's terms, billions of dollars in welfare to farmers.Some of the politicians on Capitol Hill are so simple-minded th | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
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| What Cell Phones cook Pop Corn? | | 2008-06-10 05:25:00 | | Perhaps you never know what handphones / cell phones can do to your health? I found this on yahoo video. Bunch of friends maybe trying to prove something here. What handphones / cell phones can do to a popcorn. Cell phone cook popcorn?Or do they?However maybe it's a fake video. If it is true, maybe now we all suffered from a roasted brain already. Seeing is believing..By the way, keep your cell phone to your head and keep paying that monthly cell phone bill and someday you will forget who you are because your brain will be fried.That's the point here ! Maybe! Lol! | | By: What's Up | | |
| | Corn Pulav | | 2008-06-06 04:28:00 | | Ingredients1 cup rice1/4 cup cornSalt as per taste1 tsp ginger paste1/4 tsp garam masala powder1 tsp red chilli powder2 tsp ghee2 clovesA small piece of cinnamon1 bay leaf2 cardamomsSoak the rice in 2 cups of water for half an hour.Heat ghee, add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and cardamoms. Fry for a minute and add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Drain out the water from rice and add it to the masala.Fry for two minutes and pressure cook with 2 cups of water.Garnish with coriander and roa | | By: Simple Indian Food | | |
| | The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup | | 2008-05-21 06:39:57 | | High Fructose Corn SyrupBefore we get to high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), we will take a look at two other frequently used sweeteners, dextrose and maltodextrin.DextroseDextrose is more or less an industry term for glucose. Glucose isthe most prevalent sugar in the human and the only molecule that the brain can metabolize. Dextrose is refined from corn starch. It has a very high glycemic index (no surprise since it is glucose) and while it contains no fructose, it is still a simple sugar that is very readily absorbed. It is not as dangerous as sucrose but it still is a highly processed product that should be avoided.MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is also a refined product usually made from either corn or potatoes. It is multiple glucose units somewhat loosely hooked together (a polymer). Because the bonds between the glucose units are very weak, it is also very readily absorbed and has a very high glycemic index. Like dextrose it should be avoided as much as possible. It has been called a "s | | By: Health Articles - Information on Health, Health Ca | | |
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| Steamed Corn | | 2008-05-19 04:42:00 | | Ingredients1 cup of cornSalt to taste2 tsp butter1/4 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp kasuri methiAdd water to the base of the steamer and add the corn in the upper portion. Micro high for 4 to 5 minutes.Add rest of the ingredients and mix well.Serve hot...for a quick and healthy snackThis is my contribution to Srivalli's MEC: Steamed Dishes event | | By: 100% Microwave Cooking | | |
| | Orphans Of The Corn: Stop The Massacre | | 2008-04-29 12:54:00 | | Just a few days ago I gave my rant about biofuels, and included an article by Arnaud de Borchgrave. As it looks, neither Arnaud's or my article were far off track. Actually, they were pretty dead on. That Biofuels were of particular fault in the economic and humanitarian crisis being felt around the world.As it looks, the failed mandate by Congress to eventually replace fossil fuels with biofuels such as ethanol, are causing problems the world over. It's hit such a point that the World Bank has called on the G7 to increase emergency food assistance as 33 countries around the world are facing civil unrest due to high food prices and shortages.And the way it's coming out, the proponents of biofuels are to blame. Period. Elizabeth Stuart, a spokesman for the Oxfam anti-poverty group has said, "’Half of the increase in the demand for major food crops was due to the move to biofuels,’ she said. ‘These have dubious environment benefits, and by driving up prices, are crippling the lives | | By: Hoopy Frood Dude | | |
| | Food - Picking Fresh Corn | | 2008-04-28 08:59:00 | | Let's be honest. There is nothing in the summer time like a good hot dog, hamburger and some fresh corn on the cob. Unfortunately, with the large number of farms going out of business because of rising costs, it's hard to find a farm close by to get your fresh picked corn. Fortunately, supermarkets are aware of this and are all competing with each other to get the freshest corn possible. The question is, how can you tell if an ear of corn is fresh and how do you keep it fresh? The answers may surprise you unless you're experienced with this sort of thing. Hopefully though, by the time you're done reading this article, you'll know exactly how to pick a fresh ear of corn and how to keep it fresh once you get it home.For starters, the first thing you have to know is that corn does not stay fresh very long. So the first thing you want to do is make sure you don't buy your corn until the day you plan on cooking it. That way you are sure to have the freshest corn possible. Of course, that do | | By: Health Articles - Information on Health, Health Ca | | |
| | News: When Green Goes Commercial: Bio-Corn Fuels Gulf of Mexico's "Dead Zone" | | 2008-04-26 06:00:41 | | "Dead zones" are areas in the world's oceans where marine life can not be supported due to depleted oxygen levels. Fish can flee potential suffocation by migrating to other areas, but they are often quickly rendered unconscious and die. Even if they survive studies show a decrease in size of reproductive organs causing low egg counts and lack of spawning. Slow moving bottom-dwelling creatures like clams, lobsters and oysters are unable to escape. All colonial animals are extinguished. (More)In other words: a "dead zone" is a vicious circle turning an ocean into a desert, incapable of supporting any marine life.The most notorious dead zone is a 22,126 square kilometer (8,543 square mile) region in the Gulf of Mexico, the size of the State of New Jersey. The area has about doubled in size since scientists began studying it in 1985, a good enough reason to be alarmed.One of the main causes of the Gulf's dead zone is the Mississippi River's dumping of high-nutrient runoff from the heart of | | By: The Road to the Horizon | | |
| | Cut down or stop any food or drink with high fructose corn syrup. | | 2008-04-17 00:31:17 | | High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn and can be found in numerous foods and beverages. High fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn treated with genetically modified enzymes. High fructose corn syrup is cited by some nutritionists as a leading cause of obesity and is linked to diabetes. High-fructose corn syrup is fueling obesity epidemic.Cut down or stop any food or drink with high fructose corn syrup. | | By: Weight Loss | | |
| | Quick Chinese Chicken Corn Soup | | 2008-04-01 19:35:00 | | This is one of my favorite childhood soups. I asked my mom to make it all the time, and after dinner (traditionally, Chinese drink soup after the meal) I would drink 3 bowls. My mom makes a home-made chicken broth, which of course yields a better result, but here's a quick version that still satisfies me when I want a taste of home.Quick Chinese Chicken Corn Soup1 can (14oz-15 oz) cream style corn4 cups chicken broth ( I use Pacific Free Range Chicken Broth.)2 large eggs, beaten2 teaspoons cornstarch2 tablespoons watersalt and pepper to taste1. Heat cream style corn and chicken broth in a 3 1/2 quart pot over high heat until boiling.2. Turn down to a simmer and stir in beaten eggs. Continue stirring for another minute and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.3. Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into the soup and simmer for another 3 minutes, continuously stirring. Add salt and pepper. Serve.Whatever you don't finish can be stored in the fridge and reheated. | | By: FoodMayhem | | |
| | | | Syngenta, DuPont Sign Agreement for Access to Broad Insect Control Technology in Corn | | 2008-02-19 00:13:00 | | Syngenta and DuPont today announced a global agreement that will provide DuPont business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, access to Syngenta's novel insect control corn event, MIR162. Under the royalty-bearing agreement, Syngenta will grant Pioneer a non-exclusive, global license with stacking rights to MIR162. Other terms of the agreement were not disclosed."We are pleased with this important commitment which further demonstrates the quality of Syngenta's biotech trait pipeline," said Davor Pisk, Chief Operat | | By: Brand Mantra | | |
| | Corn Row Inlay | | 2008-02-08 12:41:34 | | One of the most exquisite styles of silversmithing and lapidary work being done today is the mosaic inlay technique. The gemstones are mounted stone against stone inside a large beveled bezel on a sterling silver backing. The stones must be cut to perfection so that everything fits precisely.Corn Row Inlay Cuff Braceletby Thomas Francisco, NavajoEarth tones in tiger eye, black jet and jasper. Corn row inlay is a style of mosaic inlay. It is called corn row inlay, because the gemstones are higher than the setting and the edges of the gemstones are beveled. Each stone is cut and meticulously set in mosaic style, touching stone-to-stone, secured with a silver bezel.Rainbow Smile Necklaceby Calvin Begay, NavajoOne of a kind, handmade link necklace with multiple stones in a corn row linear design. Embellished with Turquoise, Lapis, Opal, Black Onyx, Spiny Oyster Shell, and Charoite. | | By: Designing Divas Handcrafted Jewelry Independent De | | |
| | Main Course Recipes : Southwestern Chicken Dinner with Zippy Corn Pudding | | 2008-01-21 09:52:00 | | Ingredients Cornbread 1 7.5-oz package of corn muffin mix (Martha White is one brand)1/2 cup milk Zippy Corn Pudding One batch of cornbread (9X9-inch pan size or pre-made from the store will work fine too)1 cup canned corn, rinsed and drained4 slices hot pepper cheese or 1 cup block pepper cheese (diced either way)1/2 sweet red bell pepper, chopped1 mild chili minced (no seeds; use Anaheim, banana or some other mild chili)3 green onions diced (light green parts included)1 cup buttermilk (1% is fine)1/2 cup red enchilada sauce2 eggs1/4 tsp salt Chicken 4 chicken breasts, split, bone inSouthwestern meat rub or a barbecue rub1-1/2 cups red enchilada sauce (I use medium hot; you choose your level of taste.)6 green onions chopped (light green parts included)1 mild chili sliced into small rings (no seeds; you choose your chili)2 six-inch zucchinis, chopped into one-inch cubes Cornbread Instructions To make the corn bread, pull out your 9X9-inch ovenproof pan. Spray with baking spray or gre | | By: Cooking is Easy | | |
| | Palak(Spinach) and Corn Pulao | | 2008-01-01 21:15:13 | | Christmas and New Year have been heavy for me, and I mean "literally heavy", as I feel having gained a pound or two, so it's time to shift gears and turn towards some veggies and grains, giving a hiatus to the loaded desserts that I have so enjoyed making and consuming:) But with the sweet tooth that I have, there's not much time before I get back to my baking, so while I still have the enthusiasm and dedication to eat "a bit healthier and low-calorie diet", I'm going to grab on the opportunity! And when I think healthy, spinach is always at the top of my list. So, rather than the traditional Palak Paneer, I thought I'd use spinach puree in my Rice to make this delcious and pretty-looking Palak and Corn Pulao. It's basically similar to Fried rice, but just with indian flavors instead of asian spices. And to get that balance of crunch with a bit of sweetness, I added the corn kernels. It was very wholesome, and you could add a whole lot of other veggies like brocolli or potatoes, carrots or beet to this pulao. The color is very inviting and fresh-looking, and decked up with tomatoes and fresh coriander, you'll actually feel like you are "eating green"!!Ingredients3 cups long grain Basmati rice1 packet of spinach leaves1/2 medium sized onion - chopped finely2 green chillies - diced1 cup kernel corns - frozen or fresh3 bay leaves2 tsp cumin seedssalt - to taste2 tbsp lemon juice3 tbsp ghee3 tsp garam masala or biryani masala2 tsp turmeric powderchopped coriander - for garnishthin tomato wedges - for garnishMethodWash the basmati rice under running water for a couple of times to remove the starchy content. Take a rice cooker and cook the rice as you normally would. Just make sure you keep stirring them occasionally. If you are using a stove, take a large crockpot, add 1 tbsp ghee, then add the rice and water and cover it with a lid just partly open to allow the steam to escape; stir in between and cook on medium flame or heat.While the rice cooks, take a large fry | | By: Fun and Food | | |
| | Central Mindanao remains 2nd in Corn Production | | 2008-01-01 19:50:00 | | KORONADAL CITY -- Central Mindanao corn production reached 1.123 million metric tons from January to December this year, making the region the second top corn producer among 16 regions in the country, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics has reported.The figure essentially puts region at the same ranking last year when it produced 1. 087 million metric tons.For two years in a row, the top corn-producing region is Cagayan Valley in Luzon with a production volume of 1.302 million metric tons in the 12 months to December and 1.223 million metric tons in 2006.Northern Mindanao placed third with a corn production volume of 1.039 million metric tons this year, up by 10.17 percent from 943,205 metric tons in 2006.In 2005, Central Mindanao was the country's top corn producer with a volume of 965,921 metric tons, followed by Northern Mindanao at 935,352 metric tons.Cagayan Valley produced only 769,506 metric tons of corn during this period.Zaldy Boloron, Department of Agriculture-Central Mindanao corn coordinator, said the growth rate of 3.6 percent this year in the region's corn production was partly due to the establishments of three government-run modern corn post harvest and trading centers."There was an incremental production of 2,700 metric tons due to reduction of post harvest losses," he said, adding the figure brought in some P2.4 million income to farmers.The post harvest and trading centers are located in the towns of Kabacan in North Cotabato, Banga in South Cotabato and Malungon in Sarangani.This year, the country's corn production totaled 6.739 million metric tons, wherein the whole of Mindanao contributed 55.7 percent or 3.750 million metric tons, the BAS data showed.The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has corn production this year of 883,748 metric tons; Davao region, 355,394 metric tons; Zamboanga peninsula, 220,377 metric tons; and Caraga Region, 128,792 metric tons.Central Mindanao, which has at least 434,000 hectares of land planted to corn tille | | By: Angat ang Pinoy | | |
| | Corn Kofta | | 2007-12-28 05:50:00 | | Ingredients (Translation)1 cup cooked cornSalt to taste3 boiled potatoes1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp corn flour2 tbsp tomato puree1/2 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp garam masala powder1/2 tsp coriander seeds powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder1/2 tsp ginger pasteFinely chopped coriander leaves to garnishOil to fryMix the corn with mashed potatoes, salt, corn flour and turmeric. Make small balls of it and deep fry them. Test if the koftas start spreading in the oil. If so, add some more cornflour to it. Heat 1 tsp oil, add ginger, tomato puree, dry masala powders, salt and allow it to boil. Add some water to it and cook for five minutes. Add the koftas in the end just before serving. Garnish with finely chopped leaves.Corn Koftas ready to serve with hot rotis.kofta, corn, makai, side dish, food, recipe, masalaAffiliate of 100% Microwave Cooking, Ideas money, Time Pass, Inspirations for life, Easy crafts, Earn a Crore | | By: Simple Indian Food | | |
| | | | Main Course Recipes : Smoky Corn & Black Bean Pizza | | 2007-12-10 20:26:00 | | Ingredients :Yield: 6 servings1 plum tomato, diced1 cup canned black beans, rinsed1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)2 tablespoons cornmeal1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough1/3 cup barbecue sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella1. Preheat grill to medium.2. Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet. Stretch the dough into about a 12-inch circle and lay it on top of the cornmeal, coating the entire underside of the dough.3. Transfer the crust from the baking sheet to the grill. Close the lid and cook until the crust is puffed and lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.4. Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread barbecue sauce on it and quickly sprinkle with the tomato mixture and cheese. Close the lid; grill until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the crust is browned, 4 to 5 minutes.Tips : The secret to a grilled pizza is having all your ingredients ready to go before you head out to the | | By: Cooking is Easy | | |
| | Dessert Recipes : Corn Pudding | | 2007-11-09 21:31:00 | | Ingredients :Serves 6 to 82-1/2 cups corn (That can be about 3 ears depending on cob size or, if corn is out of season, you can use a 16-oz bag of frozen corn.)1/4 cup white sugar1/2 tsp salt2 Tbl flour2 Tbl breadcrumbs1/3 tsp baking powder1 cup milk (Lowfat is fine.)4 large eggs1 cup shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese Spray a 9- by 13-inch pan with olive oil spray or lightly grease it. Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Do this with a spoon or spatula so you don't smash up the corn. Pour the batter in the pan and bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. The top will be slightly browned and a knife inserted in the corn pudding should come out clean. If the knife does not cone out clean, bake it a bit more.Tips : For the creamiest taste, serve it immediately. It still tastes great served a bit later or even reheated the next day. http://www.pheedo.com/f/cooking_is_easy | | By: Cooking is Easy | | |
| | | Green Rava Dhokla with Corn (Baked Dish) | | 2007-09-29 01:07:14 | | Idlis and Dhoklas have been hot favourites for weekend breakfasts or snacks. And with Instant mixes available in the grocery stores, this is a perfect way to spend less time cooking and more with friends and family. Dhoklas originated in Gujarat, India, and the traditional dhokla flour is a combination of several different flours like cracked wheat, rice, besan and other. But as we intend to keep our recipes simple, I'm going to share with you the Rava Dhokla recipe. Inspired by the Rava Idlis that I've had at my friends' places for a lot of times, I tried making a variation of the same concept by adding some new ingredients. What's more is that it is baked, hence it's very low on fat and carbs, and with corn, coconut and coriander adding to the taste, it's crunchy, healthy and delicious!Ingredients3 cups Rava (semolina) OR Gits Instant Rava Dhokla mix12-15 cashewnuts - roasted and split in halves1 cup sour curd or buttermilk (omit this if you are using the instant mix)1 cup chopped coriander3 tbsp corn kernels1 tsp soda bicarb2 tbsp oil2 tsp mustard seeds2 tsp chana dal (split-pea yellow dal)2 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)3-4 green chillies - chopped2 tsp black pepper powdersalt - to taste2 cups water (use only 1 1/2 cup if you have used buttermilk instead of curd)MethodMake the batter with the instant dhokla mix using instructions on the packet. For making using Rawa, blend it well with the curd or buttermilk and soda bicarb and keeep covered for at least 4-5 hours to allow fermentation. Meanwhile, blend half of the chopped coriander in a blender to form a puree. Now add this to the rava batter alongwith the salt, oil and water. Keep aside so the batter takes the green color of the coriander.Take a small pan, add 1 tsp oil to it, and add the mustard seeds, green chillies and the chana dal. Saute for a minute or two then add in the chopped curry leaves, chopped coriander, corn and shredded coconut. Fry together for a few seconds, then remove from flame and add this to the rava batter.Grease the plates if you are using a steamer cooker. I baked them in the oven, preheated to 275 degrees, then pour the batter in the greased trays, sprinkle black pepper powder on the top and bake for about 12-15 mins until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges separate from the pan/tray. Allow to cool a little, then slice into diamond-shaped pieces using a blunt knife or cutter.Serve hot with Green Ghutney! Click here for recipes on dips and sauces.Please visit the actual blogsite at http://funnfud.blogspot.com
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| | Southern-Cornmeal Crusted Catfish With Crunchy Corn Relish | | 2007-09-23 02:20:00 | | I was on Recipezaar last night trying to find a good catfish recipe & stumbled upon this goodie from the Catfish Institute. It was delicious. Give her a try tonight. Ingredients for Crunchy Corn Relish: 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup water 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob 1/4 cup minced red peppers 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons half-and-half S & P, to taste Ingredients for Southern Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish: 4 farm-raised catfish fillets 1/4 cup buttermilk or nonfat yogurt or plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil S & P, to taste What’s Next for Crunchy Corn Relish: In a large skillet- melt butter. Add water and corn; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Add green onion, half-and-half, and salt and pepper to taste. What’s Next for Southern Cornmeal Crusted Catfish: Stir together buttermilk or yogurt and hot sauce; brush on catfish and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Coat catfish lightly with cornmeal and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, sauté catfish about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once, until golden and crisp. Serve with relish. Eat well & Laugh often. | | By: Best diet for life | | |
| | Makkai Parathas (Sweet Corn Parathas) with Raita | | 2007-09-19 20:08:11 | | The season of sweet corn is still on in California, and 2 days ago, when I saw a farmer picking fresh corn from a field in front of our house, I decided I had to make something with corn this week. And one of my friends in Australia, Janki, had also requested me to post some corn recipes as she loves them. Well, there might be very few people who don't like corn! So here's the Makai (Maize flour) Paratha recipe. It is similar to corn tortillas, but it tastes way better with all the spices and sweet corn kernel added to it. Enjoy it for dinner and for breakfast the next day! And with corn, its a whole and hearty meal too!!Ingredients2 cups corn meal flour(makkai atta)1 cup wheat flour5 tbsp oil1 cup sweet corn kernels1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2-3 green chillies - chopped1/4th cup cilantro - choppedspices - garam masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, dhana-jeeru - to tastesalt - to taste2 tsp powdered sugar2 tsp lemon juice2 tbsp yoghurtHot water to knead the flourSalted Butter to | | By: Fun and Food | | |
| | September Corn | | 2007-09-16 20:58:00 | | Slimmer pickings at the farm standsmaller, more immaturelighter kernels on the coblate corn, from the gleaningsbefore the stalks are harvestedfor decorations of the housesproductive still; but not much longersnap of fall in the airon the breeze,haggling over the pricein reverse.A half dozen ears, please.“no, have two more,I’ve been having troubleselling the smaller ones.”Cider and chrysanthemumssoon to join the selections,with gourds and pumpkinslater sales before the closingfor the seasonSeptember 16, 2007 15:34 | | By: Poetry Where You Live | | |
| | What! No Corn! | | 2007-09-15 17:26:00 | | College Football is known for all of its traditions, even corny ones. Apparantly, the Iowa Hawkeyes annualy prepare for their instate rivals, the Iowa State Cyclones, by hosting a corn-on-the-cob eating contest.Despite the yearly tradition, Iowa Vice President for Student Services Philip Jones canceled the infamous eating contest scheduled for today, because it "encourages gluttony," he said.But Iowa fans are still in luck for the Alumni Association will provide free corn on the cob prior to the start of the game.While many people, including Fan Blogs, feel that the contest is a stupid way to prepare for the Cyclones, what is really the harm? While it may be a little silly or the worst college football tradition ever, these events truly make college football unique and a little different from the boys of Sunday. | | By: Run for the Roses | | |
| | Study Links Diabetes and High Fructose Corn Syrup Found in Soda | | 2007-08-27 19:22:00 | | I saw something about this on Frontline not too long ago. With new hybrids of corn being developed, corn syrup is now very cheap to produce and it is used in everything. The researchers can track the spike in production using corn syrup to the rapid weight gain in youths and diabetes.http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/naOQ | | By: Genius of Love | | |
| | the sweet(corn) little lie, part one: oil | | 2007-06-17 23:01:00 | | MP3: The Last Poets - White Man's Got A God ComplexEver since September of 2001, the North American mediasphere has been continually repeating a mantra about reducing our collective dependence on oil imported from the Middle East. There are a variety of reasons for this desire. First and foremost, there is a security concern regarding Persian Gulf oil. Due to a complex web of colonialism, resource exploitation, and areligious/cultural reaction to modernity, the Middle East is a violent and dangerous place to do business. Furthermore, there is the issue of sustainability. Logic dictates three courses of action: either North Americans get used to consuming about 70% of the oil that they currently enjoy using, or instead find new local sources of combustible fuel. The third option is that which the Bush White House refers to as apocalyptic, namely the termination of the American way of life.The first option is perhaps more logically sound. By investing hundreds of billions of dollars into | | By: progressive imposition | | |
| | The ethanol-from-corn and food vs. fuel debate: Ethanol has its problems | | 2007-05-25 03:17:00 | | Is the energy obtained from ethanol from corn less than the energy required for its production? Do people care enough about the irrefutable negative environmental consequences?With regards to the first question, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) would have us presume and accept that seeking a way to produce ethanol with a sufficient net positive energy as a replacement for gasoline is a futile academic undertaking with little or no value for public policy debate. However, this premise defeats the goal of "think outside the box" academic exercises carried out by academicians and researchers searching for answers. And a number of ramifications surround the second concern, e.g., sustainability. Is the technology sustainable? What other factors do we need to consider here? Soil erosion? Soil depletion? Where do we go from here then?Ethanol has been heavily touted as a magical elixir to solve every conceivable economic, environmental, and foreign policy question. A vocal proponen | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | “YOU: ON A DIET” TIP - GET RID OF HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP | | 2007-05-04 06:20:55 | | WHY SHOULD I CARE?
Americans consume more High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) than table sugar. Not hard to believe, considering a single, 12 oz can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high-fructose corn syrup.
“But, I don’t drink soda,” you say. Well, read on, because even if you [...] | | By: Health Sundae | | |
| | Corn Leaf Iris (Iris bucharica) | | 2007-04-29 12:33:00 | | Corn Leaf IrisIris bucharica(EYE-ris) (buk-AR-ee-kuh)Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ay)This is a small species Iris. They differ from the larger Iris by being generally bulbous and not rhizomatous. However, I. bucharica is an exception, it uses a corm-like structure with fleshy roots. It is cute yet refined Iris that also has distinctive foliage that really does look like corn. When I planted these I had read that they like a rocky hillside in their native Central Asia. I planted them in a rocky, sandy fairly inhospitable place. I knew I was taking a chance with an expensive plant (about $2 per corm) but it worked out fine. They really haven’t spread much actually I think I have lost some of the original but they are always there in the early spring, with enough flowers to make it worthwhile. The long-lived flowers are wonderfully fragrant and a cheery color. This Iris grows well in the rock garden and can be used in containers. They are Hardy to USDA Zone 4 and possibly 3. I am going on | | By: Digital Flower Pictures.com | | |
| | Corn Casserole | | 2007-02-13 10:49:00 | | Okay, I am posting this after numerous requests from my culinary fan base. Buen Provencho!Corn Casserole1 c. dry elbow macaroni1 can whole corn1 can creamed corn1/2 c. butter1/2 c. chopped onion1 can RoTel (diced tomatoes and chilies)salt and pepper to taste1/2 c. velveeta We have lived in very warm climates, so there is nothing I try to avoid more than to use the stove. Heats the house up way too much. What I usually do is throw it all in a crock pot on high for a couple of hours and give it a stir every once in a while. You can also pour it into a casserole dish, then bake uncovered at 350 degrees for for 30 minutes, give it a good stir, then bake covered for another 30 minutes. | | By: Que Pasa? | | |
| | How Corn Ethanol is Bad | | 2007-02-03 01:15:00 | | Cross posted on Thoughts on Global Warming:President Bush has been touting ethanol as one of the best, if not the best alternative to gasoline. It doesn’t produce as much carbon dioxide. It can be made in America, using American madegrown resources like corn. That quality is not a bonus, it’s a weakness.For ethanol to be productive as a fuel, it MUST be made with agricultural waste. By using good corn, you’re being counterproductive. Using corn for ethanol misuses perfectly good food that could be used to feed people. Second, it increases the price of corn. Third, it ravages the soil where it is grown. Fourth, last but definitely not least, it’s not nearly as efficient as politicians would have you think. Corn is grown on farms. Farms don’t pick themselves. Gasoline powered machines fertilize, water and pick the corn plants. The gasoline used drastically lessens the effectiveness of corn ethanol. David Pimentel of Cornell and Tad Patzek of UC, Berkeley, calculate that produc | | By: Thoughts on the World | | |
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