#Egyptian spinach

[the-pharmacology-specialist]

Egyptian spinach (Corchorus olitorius)

About Egyptian spinach Egyptian spinach, also known as Molokhia. It is a fast-growing annual vegetable commonly grown in Egypt, other parts of North Africa, and the Middle East. The plant’s stems are used for making jute and rope. It is closely related to Tindingoma, an okra leaf plant in Zambia. We have been growing our Egyptian spinach all year round for four years. Some plants self-seed, while…

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Egyptian Spinach With Tomato Sauce (Vegan)

[techmomma]

Bitty Baby Arabic Lessons

If you’re just tuning in, I want to make simple, informal posts for those who know very little about MENA and SWANA cultures, to help give people a jumping off point in their own research. See here for details.

1. Al or el (depending on where you live):

it's an article. It's literally just "the."

Examples:

Al-Quds: THE Holy (the Arabic name for Jerusalem)

Al-kitaab: THE book

Al-Jazeera: THE island

Funfact! "Algebra" comes from the Arabic word "al-jabr," which means "the operation" or "the equation" ("the equation to restore or to balance," in full).

"Al" is also incredibly common to find in last names in Arabic. For example, "masri" means "(an) Egyptian." So the name "Ahmed Al-masri" translates to "Ahmed the Egyptian." You can also find last names derived from an ancestor's job, much like you can in English. "Yakob al-Jarrah" translates to "Yakob (Jacob) the Surgeon."

There is also another variation of "al," pronounced more like "awl," that denotes a clan or tribe or family. So "Al-Saud" can mean "of the Saud family."

2. Arabic is written right-to-left.

You weebs should be familiar with this.

To use Al-Quds from earlier, written in Arabic it looks like this

القدس <- and you start from this end and work to the left. sduQ-La, if we translate it letter for letter.

3. Arabic letters change form depending on if they're in the beginning, middle, or end of a word.

Before you worry, just remember that we have a very similar thing in cursive. For example, if you are writing the letter F in cursive, it will look just a little different depending on where it's positioned in the word (and if it's capitalized).

Farm. offer. brief. f

See what I mean? It's the same letter, but how exactly it's written depends on where it is, and if it's alone. Same thing in Arabic.

This can look a little drastic to someone not used to looking at it, but I mean. Look at the difference in English between a capital F and a lowercase f. Or worse, capital G and lowercase g.

4. Misc. notes I didn't know where to put

Quranic or Classic Arabic (Fushya Arabic) is the standardized form you will see taught in school. There are hundreds of regional dialects and variations though. Please look up any map of "Arabic speaking countries" and you will see how fucking enormous the range is.

Arabic is a sister language to Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Syric, Akkadian, and Sumerian. All are thought to descend from an early proto-Semitic language.

Arabic has gendered nouns, but also gendered verbs! This is one of the myriad of reasons Arabic is so incredibly nuanced. What can seem like a very easy, simple two-word sentence can have volumes of meaning behind it just by changing the verb gender.

In fact you can have the subject, object, verb, tense, pronoun, quantity, and gender of a sentence easily understood in a SINGLE WORD. For example, يلاعبونهما (Youlaebounahouma) means "They are playing with both of them." One word!! ISN'T THAT COOL??

Egyptian Arabic is sort of considered the Hollywood Accent of the Arabic world, since many popular movies are produced in Egypt. In the same way that a lot of Californians sound like people in Hollywood movies, because Hollywood is in, you guessed it, California.

English (and many other Western languages, ESPECIALLY Spanish) have so, so, so, so, so, SO, SOOOOO many loanwords from Arabic. "Algebra" was mentioned already, but the list includes but is not limited to: Albatross, chemistry (alchemy), admiral, apricot, artichoke, average, borax, candy, caravan, caraway, checkers, chess, coffee, cotton, elixir, garble, gauze, gazelle, ghoul, jar, jasmine, jumper, kohl, lacquer, lemon, lime, macrame, magazine, mattress, mummy, muslin, nadir, orange, popinjay, reem, rook, safari, saffron, sash, sequin, serendipity, spinach, sugar, syrup, sorbet, talc, talisman, tamarind, tariff, tuna, typhoon, vizier, zero, to name a few of thousands more.

Words are written right to left, but numbers are written left to right!

One of the reasons there are so many variations in spelling is because Arabic developed primarily as a verbal language and was only codified (turned into a written language) later, with some of the earliest examples being poetry. Arabic poetry as a tradition dates back at least 1600 years! (And of this, love poems are the most popular!!)

Classical Arabic is most often what Arabic is written in rather than spoken. Modern Standard Arabic is the version you will hear most often spoken.

Arabic does not use capitalization or contractions!

There are seven main styles of Arabica calligraphy: Kufic, Dewani, Thuluth, Naskh, Rayhani, Muhaqqaq, and Reqa. There are many regional variants and forms of calligraphy as well, including the tughra, which is a calligraphic monogram/seal/signature.

Hope you enjoyed this infodump and learned some things! Arabic is an incredibly beautiful and underrated language! I highly recommend learning even the smallest bit about it!

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 Egyptian food, steeped in history and tradition

 Ful Medames: The Breakfast of Pharaohs

At dawn, Cairo awakens to the aroma of ful medames, a national treasure. Fava beans, slow-cooked with garlic, cumin, and olive oil, emerge from clay pots. Drizzled with tahini and sprinkled with parsley, they fuel the day ahead. Locals gather at street-side stalls, savoring spoonfuls of history. “Egyptian food near me,” they murmur, as if summoning an ancient genie.

 Koshari: The Urban Mosaic

In bustling alleys, koshari vendors orchestrate a symphony of textures. Lentils, rice, and macaroni dance in harmony, topped with spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. A squeeze of lime, a dash of vinegar—each bite resonates with Cairo’s cacophony. “Egyptian food near me,” echoes through the labyrinth, a hunger that transcends time.

 Molokhia: Verdant Elixir of the Nile

From the lush delta, molokhia emerges—a green potion fit for pharaohs. Its leaves, akin to spinach, yield a viscous broth. Garlic and coriander perfume the air as families gather around steaming bowls. “Egyptian food near me,” they whisper, invoking flavors that stretch back to Cleopatra’s court.

 Taameya: The Humble Revolution

In Tahrir Square, where history echoes, taameya vendors fry patties of crushed fava beans. These falafel cousins, fragrant with cumin and herbs, fueled the 2011 uprising. As tourists snap photos, locals queue for a taste. “Egyptian food near me,” they declare, honoring a revolution both political and culinary.

 https://nutriglow1.blogspot.com/2024/05/Egyptian-Food-odyssey.html

Sayadeya: Fishermen’s Bounty

On Alexandria’s shores, sayadeya graces tables. Whole fish, bathed in saffron-infused rice, evoke seafaring tales. Almonds and raisins shimmer like sun-kissed waves. “Egyptian food near me,” murmurs the Mediterranean breeze, as if revealing secrets of ancient mariners.

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How To Make Egyptian Spinach Recipe

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Egypt with our delightful Egyptian Spinach Recipe. Rich in history and bursting with flavours, this recipe encapsulates the essence of Egyptian cuisine. Join us as we explore the unique characteristics of Egyptian spinach, the essential ingredients that make this dish extraordinary, step-by-step instructions on how to create it in your kitchen, and valuable quick tips for a perfect culinary experience.

What is Egyptian Spinach?

Egyptian Spinach, also known as Molokhia or Jew's Mallow, is a leafy green vegetable that holds a revered place in Egyptian gastronomy. Its origins trace back to ancient Egypt, where it was cultivated along the Nile River. Molokhia is celebrated for its distinctive flavour, reminiscent of earthy greens with a subtle hint of nuttiness. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it adds nutritional value to this traditional recipe while embodying the culinary heritage of Egypt.

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best ever food & drink

cucumber & watermelon (same to me)

tofu (many ways)

glass of milk and 2 cookies (various)

mini sweet peppers

egyptian kahk

homemade red bean paste (u can make a lot affordably, keep it a decent amount of time, and use it for everything)

chicken mole

sashimi (various)

bisque (various)

gazpacho (various)

fruit that you picked

the first bite of a california burger (burger with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and monterey jack cheese)

lemon pound cake

dolma

oxtail stew with chayote (white people not invited)

pozole blanco

buttered pumpkin ravioli followed by the raspberry gelato served in a coconut shell at the obligatory little italian place in my obligatory little not-italian hometown

oolong tea

lamb gyro

when i worked at the college i used to rinse out my cup noodles before microwaving them bc they were too salty. that was good

phó (various)

zalabia topped with sesame seeds

scrambled egg white with spinach and mushrooms

avocado smoothie

street corner strawberries, too ripe to be sold to grocery stores

homemade lengua estofado (white people not invited)

butterfish hand roll

fiji lakdi mithai

fruit salad consisting of: apple, jicama, oranges, cucumber, and optional melon (honeydew or cantaloupe) with mandatory seasoning of citrus juice, red pepper, and salt

fried egg over easy stirred into white rice with very small amounts of sesame oil and soy sauce

my dad is the only person who can make bbq ribs worth eating bc they are tender and heavily spiced with a homemade mustard-based sauce with more spices than i’ve ever seen on any other single object

japanese curry + chicken cutlet (my preferred curry but all are valid)

melted monterey jack cheese (any context)

go to 300 Juan Medina Rd., Chimayo, NM, 87522

muesli

homemade honey kale chip (YSAC)

extremely dry breve cappuccino

cinnamon life cereal

homemade sopapilla with honey

NYC mall shrimp tempura udon (ubiquitous in NYC indoor malls in 2009)

banana with brown sugar and a little butter heated in microwave for like 3 minutes. wait til it cools

just the crust of deep dish pizza without the toppings

buttered macaronis with white onion (poisonous to me)

hot dog and vegetable stir fry

chile con carne with MY family’s green chile recipe

oyster tasting paid for by somebody else

this one stout beer that i shared with my mother in 2017 that came in an unlabeled bottle found in the back of a restaurant that has since changed ownership. no other information

dishes containing roux, custard, or caramelized onions patiently made by your own hand (taste of the fruits of your labor)

my sister’s fucked up health recipes that are actually incredibly fucking good such as a very seasoned broth with like 5 different types of mushrooms, a buffalo chicken/sweet potato/turkey bacon casserole, and all of her various spaghetti squash glops. so FUCKING good.

arugula salad with nuts and fruits

steamed pumpkin (various seasonings)

any decently improvised sweet bread, cookie, or cake flavored chiefly with butter, white sugar, and almond extract

baked potato with the red skin no seasonings eaten outside in the cold

thick, ambrosia-like homemade horchata served in a mug at the mexican place with zero english speakers on staff

11 oz can apple sidra apple soda

banana at 2 am

worst ever food & drink

banana at 6 am

waffle house “hashbrown”

backsweetened fruit beer

whole wheat pancake

whole wheat or multigrain health flour tortilla. if you’re worried about your health just eat a corn tortilla or wrap ur stuff in lettuce

guiltiest pleasures of all time

bacon pb&j burger.

expensive californian bougie health snack bars that consist of unrecognizable seeds, unrecognizable nuts, and unrecognizable dried fruits, unrecognizably sweetened and stuck together in an unrecognizable mound

spoonful of stone ground mustard

back home theres a place where u can get craft beer, a rosé slushie actually worth havinf, taste 4 nearly identical dry red wines, and then say its ur birthday and get panini bread toasted with butter and a melted hersheys bar topped with whipped cream. the birthday treat only really tastes good once youve had the aforementioned quantity of alcohol, but i think that’s by design. like listening to shpongle while profoundly high on psychedelics

2 dennys pancakes with 2 eggs over easy placed betwixt, wherein they will be smashed and mixed with maple syrup until the entire mess is soggy yellow-brown and unrecognizable

bowl of chevys fresh mex salsa con cuchara

i experience that “just one more oreo” comic but with mazapan, & when i wake up from the mazapan fugue state every dark cloth in the house is stained permanently

hot cocoa consisting of: almond milk, dark cocoa powder, and stove heat

i will never forget starbucks sage and juniper latte in the fall of 2018. nothing else at that godforsaken restaurant will ever be that good.

those cute fude nuggets they sell at target that are like $15 per box that are shaped like stars, fishies, etc.

anything with garlic or onion (poisons me)

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to taste:

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味見する（あじみする）

味がする（あじがする）

食べる（たべる）

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food vocabulary

1. 食べ物 たべもの tabe mono Food

2. 日本料理 にほんりょうり nihon ryouri Japanese Cooking / Japanese Dish / Japanese Food

3. 朝食 ちょうしょく chou shoku Breakfast

4. 朝御飯 あさごはん asa gohan Breakfast

5. 昼食 ちゅうしょく chuu shoku Lunch

6. 昼御飯 ひるごはん hiru gohan Lunch

7. 夕食 ゆうしょく yuu shoku Dinner

8. 晩御飯 ばんごはん ban gohan Dinner

9. 夜食 やしょく ya shoku Supper

10. おかず okazu Side Dish

11. お八つ おやつ oyatsu Snack / Refreshment

12. 弁当 べんとう bentou Box Lunch

13. 駅弁 えきべん ekiben Train Station Box Lunch

14. 御飯 ごはん gohan Meal / Cooked Rice

15. 刺身 さしみ sashimi Sliced Raw Fish

16. 寿司 / 鮨 / 鮓 すし sushi Sushi

17. 天婦羅 てんぷら tenpura Tempura / Deep-fried Fish and Vegetables

18. 牛丼 ぎゅうどん gyuu don Rice topped with Beef and Vegetables

19. 親子丼 おやこどん oyako don Rice topped with Boiled Chicken and Eggs

20. 天丼 てんどん ten don Rice topped with Deep-fried Prawns & Fishes

21. 鰻丼 うなぎどん unagi don Rice topped with Glaze-grilled Eel

22. 鰻 うなぎ unagi Eel

23. 豚カツ とんカツ tonkatsu Pork Cutlet

24. カレーライス kare- raisu Curry and Rice

25. 鋤焼き すきやき suki yaki Thin Slices of Beef cooked with various Vegetables in a Heavy Iron Pan

26. お好み焼き おこのみやき okonomi yaki Thin and Flat Pancake cooked on a Hot Plate with bits of Meat, Seafood and Chopped Cabbages

27. 鉄板焼き てっぱんやき teppan yaki Grilled Meat cooked on Iron Plate

28. 焼き鳥 やきとり yaki tori Grilled Chicken / Broiled Chicken

29. 蛸焼き たこやき tako yaki Octopus Dumpling

30. 焼きそば やきそば yaki soba Pan Fried Noodle

31. 餃子 ギョウザ gyouza Dumpling stuffed with Minced Pork and Vegetables

32. 茶碗蒸し ちゃわんむし chawan mushi Steamed Egg Custard in Tea Cup

33. しゃぶしゃぶ shabu shabu Japanese Style Hotpot

34. 味噌 みそ miso Miso / Bean Paste

35. 味噌汁 みそしる miso shiru Miso Soup

36. ラーメン ra-men Ramen

37. うどん udon Noodle made of Wheat Flour

38. 蕎麦 そば soba Buckwheat Noodle

39. 餅 もち mochi Sticky Rice Cake

40. 餡パン あんパン anpan Japanese Bun filled with Red Bean Paste

41. 牛肉 ぎゅうにく gyuuniku Beef

42. 豚肉 ぶたにく butaniku Pork

43. 鶏肉 とりにく toriniku Chicken Meat

44. 羊肉 ようにく youniku Mutton / Lamb

45. 魚 さかな sakana Fish

46. 海老 / 蝦 えび ebi Prawn / Shrimp

47. 蟹 かに kani Crab

48. 豆腐 とうふ toufu Tofu / Bean Curd

49. 卵 たまご tamago Egg

50. 食パン しょくパン shoku pan Plain Bread / White Bread

51. 玉葱 たまねぎ tamanegi Onion

52. 胡瓜 きゅうり kyuuri Cucumber

53. 醤油 しょうゆ shouyu Soy Sauce

54. 酢 す su Vinegar

55. 山葵 わさび wasabi Japanese Horseradish

56. 油 あぶら abura Oil

57. 砂糖 さとう satou Sugar

58. 塩 しお shio Salt

59. 胡椒 こしょう koshou Pepper

60. 調味料 ちょうみ

りょう choumi ryou Seasoning / Condiment / Flavoring / Spices

Japanese English

1. yasai Vegetables

2. daikon raddish

3. nasu egg plant

4. nin jin carrots

5. bareisho(jagaimo) potato

6. satsuma-imo sweet potato

7. negi onion

8. tama-negi onion bulb

9. nin-niku garlic

10. kyuuri cucumber

11. kyabetsu cabbage

12. kabocha pumpkin

13. tomato tomato

14. kinoko mushroom

15. toomorokoshi corn

16. sato-imo taro

17. mame beans

18. daizu soy beans

19. shooga ginger

20. takenoko bamboo shoot

21. niga-uri bitter guard

22. horensoo spinach

23. seri parsley

24. hakusai chinese cabbage

アスパラ asparagus

おくら okra

かぼちゃ pumpkin

きゅうり cucumber

ゴーヤ bitter gourd

ごぼう burdock

さつまいも sweet potato

しいたけ shiitake mushroom

じゃがいも potato

ズッキーニ zucchini

だいこん Japanese radish

たまねぎ onion

ちんげんさい bok choy

トマト tomato

なす eggplant

にんじん carrot

ネギ leek

にんにく garlic

ピーマン green pepper

ブロッコリー broccoli

まいたけ hen-of-the-wood

モロヘイヤ Egyptian spinach

ルッコラ arugula

れんこん lotus root

[bookclub4m]

Episode 161 - Hate Reads

This episode we’re talking about Hate Reads! We discuss annoyance reading, hate reading vs reading something you hate, completionism, experiencing bad media as a social bonding experience, and 1-star reviews of books. Plus: Books about women murdering!

You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system.

In this episode

Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards

Media We Mentioned

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels (Wikipedia)

"A spectre is haunting Europe”

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Game of Thrones (Wikipedia)

Divergent by Veronica Roth

“Divergent might have been sloppy in places, but in a bizarre continuity error, both Tris’ disabling trauma around guns and an actual gun appears and disappears as is convenient in the final chapters… This violates both Chekhov’s Gun and some corollary: if you introduce a gun, it must exist.” (from Jam’s review; see also “I’m not reading another YA trilogy unless someone guarantees me no queer people die in the second act”)

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

“reading this book felt like having to eat three bags of raw spinach before I was allowed the ice cream sundae I'd been promised” (from Matthew’s review)

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Links, Articles, and Things

161 (number) (Wikipedia)

Schadenfreude (Wikipedia)

Mark Oshiro (who Jam mentioned) appears to have deleted their YouTube channel? Or Something? You can still go to their website and the Mark Reads website.

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

Episode on Ready Player One

A recent(ish) episode of Watch+Play (there’s a lot of them!)

There’s also this playlist of shorter, edited videos if you don’t want to commit

Hark (Jam’s holiday music podcast)

Hot take (Wikipedia)

Hate-watching (Wikipedia)

Episode 011 - Religious Fiction (the one in which Anna read the book she hated)

BookTok (Wikipedia)

Matthew can’t find the specific X-Men review he mentioned, but it’s buried in this site somewhere (that link specifically is to a scathing review of the final issue of Mutant X)

Show, don't tell (Wikipedia)

Questions

What Romance genres do you want us to read?

What comic would you use to introduce superhero comics to adults (who haven't read them before)?

Twitter thread

15 works of Experimental Fiction by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors

Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers’ Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here.

Aphasia by Mauro Javier Cárdenas

When I Hit You: Or, A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife by Meena Kandasamy

Big City by Marream Krollos

Search History by Eugene Lim

Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse by Melissa Lozada-Oliva

The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli

This Could Have Become Ramayan Chamar's Tale: Two Anti-Novels by  Subimal Misra, translated by V. Ramaswamy

If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga

Oreo by Fran Ross

We Cast a Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo, translated by Margaret Sayers Peden

Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

I was the President's Mistress!! by Miguel Syjuco

Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq

Savage Tongues by Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi

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Join us again on Tuesday, November 1st we’ll be discussing the genre of Investigative Journalism!

Then on Tuesday, November 15th we’ll be talking about Podcasts!

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Vitamin C: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

What is Vitamin C? Maintaining healthy health depends critically on vitamin C, sometimes referred to as ascorbic acid. Since this vitamin is water-soluble that is, it dissolves in water the body does not store it. To guarantee enough levels, this calls for consistent intake via supplements or diet.

Origins and History

Natural sources of vitamin C abound in fruits and vegetables including oranges, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, and spinach. Vitamin C's history begins in the 18th century when sailors found that eating citrus fruits might ward against scurvy, a disorder brought on by a vitamin C deficit. The link between citrus fruits and scurvy prevention spurred more investigation and finally, the discovery of Vitamin C as the essential nutrient engaged.

Traditional Methods of Use

Historically, among soldiers and sailors with limited access to fresh vegetables, vitamin C was used to cure and prevent scurvy. For their health advantages, indigenous groups also made use of fruits and plants high in vitamin C. To strengthen their immune systems and fight disease, Native Americans, for example, ate rose hips and several kinds of berries.

Societies and Their Use

Different societies have incorporated Vitamin C into their diets for various health benefits:

Ancient Egyptians: Used dates and other Vitamin C-rich fruits for their health-promoting properties.

Chinese Medicine: Employed various herbs and fruits high in Vitamin C to enhance overall health and well-being.

European Sailors: Consumed lemons and limes during long voyages to prevent scurvy.

Recommended Herbs to Accompany Vitamin C

Several herbs can complement the benefits of Vitamin C, including:

Echinacea: Often taken alongside Vitamin C to boost the immune system and fight off colds and infections.

Rose Hips: Naturally high in Vitamin C, rose hips can enhance the efficacy of Vitamin C supplements.

Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can work synergistically with Vitamin C to improve overall health.

Precautions and Things to Avoid

While Vitamin C is generally safe for most people, excessive intake can lead to side effects such as:

Stomach Upset: High doses of Vitamin C can cause gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and nausea.

Kidney Stones: Overconsumption of Vitamin C may increase the risk of kidney stone formation in susceptible individuals.

It's essential to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications.

Sources

History of Vitamin C

Vitamin C: Benefits and Uses

Traditional Uses of Vitamin C

Herbs to Take with Vitamin C

Incorporating Vitamin C into your daily routine can provide numerous health benefits, but it's crucial to do so responsibly and with proper guidance. By understanding its origins, traditional uses, and potential interactions, you can make informed decisions about this essential nutrient.

Disclaimers The statements made regarding Vitamin C have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of Vitamin C has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before using Vitamin C supplements, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medication. General Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Tammy visits a self-taught gardener in her extraordinary garden packed with produce inspired by Lebanese culture and cuisine.

During the strict western Sydney lockdowns, Sahar El-Chiekh transformed what was a dusty backyard into an extraordinarily productive cultural food bowl. By gathering advice from the online garden community and her creative approach to gardening in a rental property, Sahar's backyard has become a sensation. "I came out here to hide in the garden," says Sahar, but it prompted a pursuit to create a place of solace and empowerment. "If mummy can't be found (in the house), she's out in the back."

Sahar is passionate about cooking food from the garden and admits, "I'm not actually a great cook, but it's different when the produce is from your garden. I don't like to see anything go to waste." Much of her produce connects back to her Lebanese roots, with plants such as Egyptian spinach, eggplant, beans and chickpeas. Sahar says, these are "the flavour of my childhood." Egyptian spinach, traditionally known as Molokhia, has a gelatinous texture and is best suited in soups. Sahar says, "I find it easier to grow than English spinach" however seeds for this traditional variety were not easy to find when her parents moved here as teenagers. "Now you're seeing a lot more of them in middle eastern grocers, but in the past my parents had to go to a farm that grew them, just to be able to enjoy them in their home."

With an organic approach to her gardening, Sahar's advice is to harness companion planting. To control pests, Sahar grows marigolds to deter thrips, hibiscus to attract flea beetles away from her eggplants, and chickpeas to deter caterpillars from her tomatoes. To avoid powdery mildew, Sahar trains her zucchini vertically and removes all leaves growing below the developing fruit to improve airflow. "This is the first year I've done it and it's made a huge difference," says Sahar, who has also adopted an ingenious t-shirt support for heavier fruits that will be harvested for seeds. "I need to support the ladies" says Sahar.

Growing a garden in a rental property has its challenges, so to create a transportable garden, Sahar's uses large growbags for her various fruit trees. Her prized possession is a pomelo tree, which Sahar says is "in between a grapefruit and an orange." Her obsession with pomelo started twenty-two years ago. "I went overseas to Lebanon for a holiday… my auntie has a big citrus orchard in her backyard, and I used to sit under the trees and freshly pick and eat them. Then I came back to Australia I couldn't find them; it took me 20 years to hunt down this pomelo. Last year was the first year I tasted it… It's not bitter like a grapefruit, but not wet like an orange, it's perfect."

There are some standout structures in the garden, such as a rustic ladder and a walkthrough archway. "I always loved the idea of being able to walk through an archway," says Sahar, "I wanted to grow vertically this year so I could fit more in." Growing on the arches are tromboncino, Lebanese cucumbers, various tomatoes, snake beans, Richmond green cucumbers, and Cucu-melon. And they're not only lovely on the vine.

Sahar invites Tammy to taste some of her homegrown heritage saying, "we have gardened and now we're going to graze," with traditional dishes such as hummus, Fattoush salad, cooked beans and mloukheya a banadoura, a dish made with Egyptian spinach and tomato. "I think gardening and being able to cook from my garden, gives me a sense of empowerment," says Sahar, "Especially to be able to feed my kids and my family from something that I've grown, it brings us together. As we know, food is all about community, family, laughing and building memories. I think gardening and cooking go hand in hand."

Filmed on Dharug Country | Chester Hill, NSW

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Collecting Egyptian Spinach Seeds

Collecting Seeds In June June is usually dry, cold, and windy. Last year’s Egyptian spinach plants are drying up, and their seed pods are opening. The seeds will self-seed and grow into the next group of plants. Continuous self-seeding is an advantage of not using herbicides, though some seeds should be harvested and stored for the future. Collecting tiny seeds from very dry pods prevents mold,…

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Name: Zandra

Gender: female

Age: 28

Hair color: white

Eye color: light brown

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 140 pounds

Nationality: Egyptian

Strengths: Fast on her feet. Uses her charisma to sweet talk her victims into a false sense of security.

Appearance: - red bikini

- red shorts

- Garters

- Short white hair

- Brown eyes

- Makeup

- White haori

Inventory: - throwing knives

Biography: Zandra was born in Egypt to a kind hearted family, however she was kidnapped by the Assassin's Guild when she was only one year old. Zandra alongside many other children that were stolen were to be trained into assassins from a young age to get them desensitized to ending the lives of potential victims. Zandra has gone through multiple tasks that were mentally, physcially, and emotionally draining on a young child until she grew numb to her own emotions.

Because of her numbness to anything, she became more like a mindless robot, following orders and ending the lives of contracted victims without fail and without emotions. When she was just eight, Zandra successfully had many killings due to her small stature at the time.

Zandra, after many years of killing, would kill her most recent contracted murder, stealing their white and red flamed coat due to her loving the color. She would then hear rumors that the adopted son of the Assassin Guild's leader would soon end his father in his final assignment and become the newest Assasin Guild leader.

Before his death, the leader asked Zandra to watch after his son named Tsai Fang, which she agreed due to it being an order. When Zandra was 15, Fang would successfully murder his father at age 11, becoming the new leader of the Assassin's Guild. Zandra would watch after Fang as he would go on his assignments, watching as he grew emotional over ending the lives of beautiful male contracts.

Due to her fear of failing her late leader and watching Fang's regrets, Zandra would show herself and become Fang's partner, attending assassin contracts as a duo. Zandra would go from seeing Fang as a brother to seeing him as a lover, however her relationship would stay unrequited. Nevertheless, she would stay by his side.

Detailed appearance: Zandra is a tall woman with a ashy, dark skin tone and rounded, light brown eyes. She wears a red bikini top and shorts with a pale yellow belt. She wears a black garter belt and black thigh highs with gray edges, the garters have light yellow buckles on the straps. She has red heels and wears a black necklace with a gold colored, teardrop shaped pendant. She wears a long white haori with red flame patterns that she stole from one of her contracts. Zandra has short white hair with two longer sidelocks and straight cut bangs. Her hair is held with a dark red hairband that has a lighter red ribbon with a gold center. She wears dark red eyeshadow and lipstick on every occassion she partakes in.

When in casual wear, Zandra sports a pink tank top, a dark red jacket, black skinny jeans, and pink heels. She will carry around a light pink handbag and ties her short hair into a small ponytail with a dark red hairtie.

Personality: Zandra is a cool headed young woman with a lust for spilling blood. She loves finding new ways to kill and maim her victims. She shows glee in death and destruction. However she has a slight edge of kindness that she shows to Fang who she treats as a little brother.

Trivia:

* Zandra's birthday is August 2nd, her Zodiac is Leo.

* Zandra's favorite food is pasta and alfredo sauce.

* Her least favorite food is spinach.

* Her favorite drink is frappecinos.

* Her least favorite drink is eggnog.

* Her name is supposedly a false name. Her real name has never been confirmed.

* Zandra believes she has met Chris and David before, but they don't remember or even know who she is.

* Zandra is bisexual. She is in love with Fang, but he is gay. She also flirted with Yulia to make Tsubaki jealous.

* She loves leaving calling cards.

* Zandra has a high bounty on her head, being ten million dollars if she is turned in dead or alive.

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The Delicious and Nutritious World of Falafel: A Deep Dive into this Middle Eastern Delicacy

Falafel is a beloved Middle Eastern dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, falafel is a vegetarian-friendly food that is a great source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. In recent years, Falafel has gained popularity all around the world, with people appreciating its delicious taste and health benefits.

Origins of Falafel

Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt, where it was traditionally made using fava beans. However, today it is more commonly made using chickpeas, which give it a nuttier flavor and a slightly softer texture. Falafel is also a popular street food in Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and other Middle Eastern countries.

Falafel Preparation

The preparation of falafel involves grinding chickpeas (or fava beans) with herbs and spices to form a paste-like consistency. The mixture is then shaped into small balls or patties and fried until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The resulting falafel can be eaten on its own or served in a pita bread, along with a variety of toppings such as tahini sauce, hummus, pickles, and fresh vegetables.

Nutritional Benefits of Falafel

Falafel is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. Chickpeas, the main ingredient in falafel, are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Additionally, falafel is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a healthier alternative to meat-based dishes.

Variations of Falafel

There are many variations of falafel, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For example, Egyptian falafel is made with fava beans instead of chickpeas, which gives it a slightly different taste and texture. Lebanese falafel is known for its use of parsley and cilantro, while Israeli falafel often includes coriander and cumin. Some variations also incorporate other ingredients such as spinach, beets, or sweet potatoes.

Falafel and Sustainability

In addition to its nutritional benefits, falafel is also a sustainable food choice. Chickpeas, the main ingredient in falafel, are a type of legume that requires less water and fertilizer than other crops such as meat or dairy products. Furthermore, falafel is a vegetarian dish that can help reduce our carbon footprint and support a more sustainable food system.

Conclusion

Falafel is a delicious and nutritious food that has been enjoyed for centuries. Whether you enjoy it as a street food in the Middle East or in a trendy restaurant in the United States, falafel is a great way to experience the rich flavors and culture of the region. With its protein-packed chickpeas and sustainable footprint, falafel is not only good for your health but also for the planet.

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Molokhia

Molokhia, also known as Egyptian spinach, is a leafy green vegetable that is commonly used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. The leaves are small and slightly fuzzy, and have a mild and slightly nutty flavor. It is highly nutritious and is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is often used to make a popular dish called “Molokhia soup”, which is made by simmering the leaves in a…

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Molokhia Seeds (Egyptian Spinach)

This leafy green is a staple of Egyptian cuisine, prized for its delicious flavor and nutritional benefits. Molokhia is packed with vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, making it a great choice for promoting overall health and wellness. Our Molokhia Seeds are grown organically, ensuring that you are getting the healthiest and highest-quality product possible. They are easy to grow and care for, making them a great addition to any garden. So why not try something new and exciting in your garden this year? Order our Molokhia Seeds today and enjoy the delicious and nutritious benefits of this unique leafy green! Read the full article