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If There Is Life on Other Planets, Can We Eat It?

Planet colonization is exceedingly difficult. And even if all the obstacles and problems could be solved, a colony would be highly dependent on earth and very expensive to maintain. Then planet colonization outside the solar system, lacking resupply or support … Continue reading

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Sugarcane open burning is 9.6% of global CO2 emissions

According to this study, the sugarcane industry in southern Florida contributes 22 million metric tons (mmt) of CO2 per year across 400,000 acres. This figure includes 7 mmt from open burning of the sugarcane fields, to burn off all the … Continue reading

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Recipe for Baked Ziti – simple and quick

Ingredients Pasta, either Ziti or Penne or Rigatoni Pasta Sauce Tomato Paste Sugar (optional) Ricotta Cheese Mozzarella Cheese I’m not listing the amounts because you can vary everything according to servings desired and taste. I prefer to make this with … Continue reading

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What does Amaranth taste like?

The amaranth plant has two main edible parts: the seeds, harvested as grain amaranth, and the leaves, used in cooking rather like spinach. Grain amaranth is a very small seed, often light tan in color, with a mild nutty or … Continue reading

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Use of Ammonia for Fuel instead of Fertilizer

Ammonia is the main source of artificial nitrogen fertilizer for the world agricultural system. Without it, yields would plummet and billions of human persons would starve. But we are now seeing increasing use of ammonia for fuel, such as for … Continue reading

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The Easiest Crops to Harvest on a Small Scale

Rice is a good staple food, and has fed countless persons for thousands of years. But on a small scale, it is more difficult to harvest than some other crops. There are many plant stems to be cut, and gathered … Continue reading

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Amaranth Recipes: Strawberries, Sour Cream, and Amaranth

Strawberries, Sour Cream, and Amaranth 1 cup Amaranth grain 3 cups Water 1 teaspoon Salt 1 pint Strawberries 8 oz Sour Cream 1/4 cup Sugar Boil amaranth in water — 1 part amaranth to 3 parts water by volume. Do … Continue reading

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Can you eat amaranth leaves raw?

Yes, amaranth leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They are a nutritious food. Amaranth leaves are a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin K. See this page for USDA data on amaranth leaves nutrition. When eaten … Continue reading