Homesteading provides meals to last year-round Jan 23, 2008
Now snow covers the ground and the tidy kitchen pantry is lined with gallon jars of beans, oats, the grain amaranth, corn, pickled dilly beans, many different kinds of fermented vegetables, pesto hibernating in a bath of olive oil, crushed jalapenos preserved the same way. The root cellar is cold, but protected from below-zero temperatures outside. (Boston Globe)
Rich Andean quinoa dubbed ‘mother grain' Jan 18, 2008
Less well-known whole grains, such as amaranth, spelt, millet, teff, buckwheat, hominy and quinoa, are still in their infancy with regard to claiming their roles in our nutritional lives. One of the most ancient grains to come on the culinary scene in recent years is quinoa (KEEN-wah). (Missoulian, MT)
Food world predictions for 2008 Jan 3, 2008
Ancient grains, such as amaranth, quinoa and teff. Easy-to-understand nutritional labels. (North County Times)
JUST THE FLAX, PLEASE Jan 3, 2008
" In fact, there is no evidence that antioxidants in pill form work at all. The American Heart Association says don't bother taking the supplements until research proves differently. But by all means eat foods that are rich in antioxidants, including most fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and some meats, poultry and fish. Gardner says that by eating five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day you'll be getting all the antioxidants you need. Whole grains: Everything from cereal to crackers... (San Francisco Chronicle)
2008 food world will focus on safety, sex appeal, trends Dec 31, 2007
Ancient grains, such as amaranth, quinoa and teff. Easy-to-understand nutritional labels Baum man Co. Inc, restaurant consultants). (Montana Standard, MT)
Healthy ways to say, "Ho, ho, ho!" Dec 11, 2007
This book explores the use of grains less commonly used in the United States, like amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet, quinoa, and teff (Ethiopian millet). It also contains plenty of recipes for rice, a staple for those with gluten-sensitivity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
In brief: Hot licks Nov 22, 2007
WHOLE GRAINS: Registered dietitian Janelle Gomez demonstrates how to prepare soups, quick breads and salads that feature barley, buckwheat, amaranth, millet and flaxseed. Kenai: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29. (Anchorage Daily News)
Deer Season Right Around The Corner Nov 22, 2007
While the abundance of food sources will change the travel patterns of whitetail, large numbers of deer have been observed on State Game Land 65 on Sideling Hill, the Sideling Hill area of Belfast Township and State Game Land 128 near Amaranth. Deer numbers are stable in most areas of the county, noted Mountz. (Fulton County News, PA)
Gluten-free diet is tasty Nov 9, 2007
It includes sorghum, tapioca starch, gluten-free oat and amaranth. Although to most people, a gluten-free diet might seem like a huge sacrifice, Guetter sees it quite differently. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ospraie's Dwight Anderson Dives Into Commodities, Surviving Market Swoons Oct 30, 2007
6 billion for Greenwich, Connecticut-based Amaranth Advisors LLC by making wrong-way bets on the price of U.S. natural gas, forcing Amaranth into bankruptcy. Long on Agriculture. (Bloomberg)
Seeds of change Oct 24, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA/THE FRESNO BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Restaurants embrace whole wheat options Oct 24, 2007
Amaranth, barley, buckwheat, corn (including whole cornmeal and popcorn), millet, oats ( including oatmeal ), quinoa, brown rice, rye, wheat varieties (spelt, faro, durum, bulgur, cracked wheat and wheat berries), and wild rice. Carolyn O'Neil is a registered dietitian and co-author of "The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!" E-mail her at healthyeating@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Axiom's Syed, Top Commodity Investor, Says Corn, Metal, Oil Trounce Stocks Aug 23, 2007
Amaranth Advisors LLC lost $6. 6 billion last year in the biggest hedge fund collapse after placing wrong-way bets in the natural-gas market. (Bloomberg)
Four-Wing Saltbush Aug 20, 2007
It is also closely related to pigweed, also known as amaranth and (Salsola), also known as tumbleweed. Pigweed has been classified in two families: Amaranthus and Chenopodiacae. (Suite101.com)
Blanco: Andean-Amazonian Struggle Aug 16, 2007
They also damned kiwicha or amaranto (amaranth). The coca plant, which the famous doctor Hiplito Unanue called the supertonic of the vegetable kingdom, is to this day the target of superstition and excessively harmful prejudice in refined circles. (Zmag.org)
Huevos rancheros wake up your taste buds Jul 18, 2007
Tu Y Yo's brunch menu features a variety of traditional egg dishes, with garnishes that include chorizo, cactus, and the nutritious seeds of the amaranth plant. One specialty is called huevos divorciados or "divorced eggs," in which one egg is covered with green salsa, the other with red. (Boston Globe)
Catching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes cool Jul 14, 2007
Martin said the solar oven is also the best way to cook grains, or grain-like foods, including amaranth (which was eaten by the Incas and Aztecs), and teff (an African grass that produces a tiny grain-like seed). have tried cooking amaranth and teff on the stovetop, and in a programmable electric pressure cooker but they suds up and boil over and make a mess ... He likes to cook with foods like teff and amaranth because they provide an unusually good balance of nutrients. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Bear Stearns Gets Kudos for Dismembering the Bear Market in Treasury Bonds Jul 2, 2007
The unraveling of hedge funds run by Greenwich-based Amaranth Advisors LLC in September contributed to a quarter- percentage-point drop in 10-year yields to 4. 54 percent. (Bloomberg)
Gourmets get a taste for B.C. balsamic Jun 28, 2007
He cites soybeans on the Lower Mainland and Mayan greens such as amaranth and yerba mora being pioneered by Latin Americans. "They're taking a look at this landscape and saying, 'Oh, that reminds me of the place that I came from in China ... or the Mediterranean,' " Mr. McKinnon says. (Globe and Mail)
Scenes from the market Jun 28, 2007
") and even give their produce departments more of an outdoor market look, says Sibella Kraus of the Berkeley-based organization SAGE (Sustainable Agriculture Education). Kraus, a pioneer of the Bay Area farmer-to-consumer movement, was instrumental in organizing the event A Tasting of Summer Produce, which was first staged at the Oakland Museum in 1983, with several repeat performances over the years. For many consumers, these events were eye-openers: They had never known that there were more... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Michael Aguirre chat transcript Jun 22, 2007
metalfan(Q) What ever happened to the losses incurred due to the Amaranth hedge fund crash. Did we lose money or break even. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fitness maximus: Prepare for vacation glory Jun 15, 2007
As you indulge in a carpaccio of scallops on amaranth grain and black corn with ginger oil, remember the Roman Empire gave special treatment to its finest gladiators you know, the ones who didnt die. Visit , a website dedicated to luxury travel news and trendsfor more tips, news and features. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tea is making its mark nationally Jun 15, 2007
This variety, called Sunset Oolong, combines tea leaves with streaks of orange lily and amaranth flower. -------------------- Art of Tea. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Growing Herbs and Spices May 26, 2007
Plants that are considered herbal and that are included as western weeds are varieties and species of Artemisia, amaranth, echinochia, borage,calendula, chervil, chicory, dandelion, elderberry, flax, garlic, mint, mustard, onion, parsley, purslane, roses, sage and sunflowers, to name just some. Most herbs are used to enhance the taste of foods or to add pleasant aromas and scents to the environment. (Suite101.com)
Fresnan trades stocks for bread May 22, 2007
The bakery specializes in whole grain breads with unique ingredients including amaranth and quinoa -- both high in protein and amino acids ... His best sellers are the honey whole wheat amaranth and the cranberry walnut wheat. (Fresno Bee)
Whole Grains May Help The Heart May 12, 2007
Examples of whole grains include whole wheat, brown rice, oats, millet, corn, buckwheat, barley, amaranth, quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah"), rye, and millet. Background information cited in the review shows that 42 percent of U.S. adults ate no whole grains on a typical day in 1999-2000. (CBS News)
Raising the curtain on Fox's dream May 10, 2007
A back kitchen had preparation spaces for the pastry team, "deck" ovens for cookies, muffins and foccacia bread, a gelato machine, jars of exotic spices such as amaranth, long pepper, star anise and hibiscus flowers, and a dishwasher that could scrub 1,800 plates or 4,320 glasses an hour. Final bill: more than $800,000. (AZCentral -- Home)
Whole grains help heart health (Jennifer Harper) May 10, 2007
People who are intolerant to gluten can consider amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet and quinoa. "Greater whole-grain intake is associated with less obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol -- major factors that increase the risk for heart disease and stroke," Dr. Mellen said. (Washington Times, DC)
As Fresno greens go, amaranth tastes best when plants are young May 3, 2007
Amaranth is in harvest season, according to a recent Fresno County crop report. Amaranth is grown all over the world, a fact reflected in its many other names: African spinach, bush greens, calailu, callaloo, Chinese spinach, hinn-choy, Indian spinach, Joseph's coat, strawberry spinach and tampala, Aliza Green writes in "Field Guide to Produce."The greens have a flavor like spinach, but they can be bitter, Green adds ... She recommends eating young amaranth in salads and cooking older leaves. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Eco-friendly eating Apr 27, 2007
Performing with the elan of a TV aerobics instructor, Stec demonstrates how to prepare "high-vibe foods." She introduces students to the supporting players, including such grains as buckwheat, millet, amaranth and quinoa. Her condiments, the essential extras, are displayed on a plate: soy sauce, umeboshi plum vinegar and flax seed, among others. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Naturally enough Apr 25, 2007
Further on are shelves of maple syrup, sugars and flours made from amaranth, spelt, buckwheat and rye. Linda Machon, who runs the floor, says the dessert chef from Bistro Moncur pops in to try amaranth flour and organic ground cane sugar from the Philippines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Self-sufficiency on a balcony Apr 24, 2007
Amaranth is possibly the most drought-, cold- and heat-hardy vegetable ever. Grow some varieties for their leaves, others for their seeds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pet Food Recall Must Lead to a Revolution Apr 21, 2007
Meats Good Bad Ugly Named Meats Meat Meal (un-named Meat Meal (or meals) species) (unspecified) Beef Meat By Products Chicken, Turkey Poultry Meal Poultry By Products (un-named species) Venison, Duck Poultry Digest Salmon Fish Meal Fish Protein Digest (un-named species) Lamb Animal Digest (Intestinal Contents) Fats and Oils Good Bad Ugly Safflower Oil Soybean Oil Rendered Animal Fats Flaxseed Oil Corn Oil Poultry Fat Olive Oil Cottonseed Oil Vegetable Oil (unspecified type) Salmon Oil Fish Oil... (PR Newswire)
THE MARKET THIS WEEK: Special SV market celebrates Earth Day Apr 18, 2007
Drought tolerant seeds will include: Mrs. Burn s Lemon Basil, Hopi Red Dye Amaranth (six-foot plant with 1- to 2-foot-long scarlet flower used as natural food dye) which produces edible seedlings, seeds for cooked cereal or flour, Tohono O odham dipper gourd, Tarahumara chia, Texas Hill Country Red Okra, Magdalena Big Cheese winter squash (large, light orange, ribbed fruits with sweet, bright orange flesh), Carrizo (butternut-shaped, tasty, orange fruit), Tohono O odham Ha (prized for immature... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Hedge funds' $1bn salaries trigger fears Apr 16, 2007
The implosion of Amaranth hedge fund in September, with $6 billion in losses, increased such worries. Last year the average hedge fund return to investors was 11. (Business Report, South Africa)
There's hope for gluten-free meal Apr 4, 2007
You can eat rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, bean sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, arrowroot, amaranth and nut flours. For more information you can go to: celiac. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
30000 PS3s Folding@home Mar 29, 2007
amaranth finding a cure for cancer or AIDS is completely different to feeding starving kids ... Also amaranth_aeon did you hear about what happened to the aid money sent to Rawanda i'm not saying ppl should donate money to charity just don't be so sure you know where its going. (GameSpot)
Healthy recipes for dogs and cats Mar 23, 2007
2 1/2 cups rice, amaranth or quinoa flour. 1. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Lawmakers tread lightly at hearing examining hedge funds Mar 14, 2007
For example, last September, Amaranth Advisors LLC, a Greenwich, Conn. -based fund, collapsed after losing more than $6 billion on natural gas trades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
A dazzle of jade in the wok Feb 26, 2007
They cover her cutting board and worktable like a deconstructed garden: short mountains of gorgeous ying choy, the Cantonese name for red spinach or amaranth; long, recumbent leaves of gai choy, the distinctive Chinese mustard greens; a thin bouquet of nira, or garlic chives; impeccably julienned piles of wood ear mushrooms and jade green snow peas; and miniature emerald fans of a dozen baby bok choy ... Next, Fan moves on to a small mountain of amaranth, which replaces water spinach in an old... (Los Angeles Times)
No New Regulations For Hedge Funds Feb 23, 2007
One of the biggest hedge fund collapses to date came last September, when Amaranth Advisors lost a stunning $6 billion because of bad bets on natural gas prices. California's San Diego County lost an estimated $85 million from an Amaranth investment by its employee pension fund. (CBS News)
Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet Feb 20, 2007
People with celiac disease can use potato, rice, soy, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, or bean flour instead of wheat flour, reports the National Institute of Health (NIH). Currently, wheat and grain growers have an incentive to increase the amount of gluten in their products because grain with a higher protein content brings a higher market price. (Suite101.com)
FSA sets NAP deadline for March 15 Jan 30, 2007
The application closing date of March 15 applies to: coarse grains; vegetable and melon crops; amaranth; chestnuts; cotton; pecans; pumpkins; safflower; sesame; squash; and walnuts. Crops eligible for NAP benefits are limited to those not insurable in the county and are produced for food or fiber. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Give yourself a break - clean up your insides Jan 25, 2007
Quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat can be used instead of rice. They can be purchased at a health food store. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Goldman, Deutsche Bank Advise Doubling Down After Commodities Loss in 2006 Jan 23, 2007
6 billion loss from natural gas trading at Amaranth Advisors LLC and a 19 percent drop at the $1. 3 billion Oppenheimer Commodity Strategy Total Return Fund. (Bloomberg)
Peak Oil and Commodity Pricing Fundamentals - Part 2 Jan 19, 2007
Be this as it may, T Boone Pickens and others (but surely not Amaranth in Canada) like to play upside price booms, enabling myself to propose an upside window for oil prices in the range of 25 - 30 USD/bbl from present prices, in the period of about Dec 2006-Mar 2007. Apart from weather trends (degree days, singularities), the main determinants of full, or only partial realisation of this upside window are volumes of stock build during the 'cheap oil window' of Sept-Nov 2006, economic growth... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Crank up the oven, and you might get a rise out of these tomes Jan 17, 2007
95): Another whole-grain approach but with an opportunity to explore flours from alternative grains (amaranth, buckwheat, flaxseed, kamut, teff, etc. . (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Sticky money inertia unnerves commodity speculators Jan 13, 2007
Institutions were also made more cautious, along with everyone else, by the high-profile losses of U.S. energy hedge fund Amaranth, which lost $6 billion last year. Analysts say there could be a shift towards commodities other than oil, with many citing grains. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Oil prices extend recent falls Jan 6, 2007
Market talk this week also suggested a US hedgefund was in trouble after betting on crude rising, reviving memories of the Amaranth funds losses on the natural gas market last year. Copper made a disastrous start to the new year, falling 11. (FT.com -- Markets)
Shrimp, corn, and quinoa soup Jan 4, 2007
Stir in the amaranth and 3 cups of the fish or clam broth ... Lower the heat and simmer the soup for 3 to 5 minutes or until both the amaranth and quinoa are tender (there will be no starchy white dots in the center of the quinoa; the amaranth will look like opaque bubbles). (Boston Globe)
Market grains Jan 4, 2007
Next comes amaranth; each pale dot is smaller than the head of a straight pin. The third smallest is quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa), an important source of protein for the ancient Incas. (Boston Globe)
