Caring for Ferns in the Garden

مرسلة بواسطة عثمان بوطيب يوم الأحد، 21 سبتمبر 2014 0 التعليقات
Ferns are hugely popular forms of plant life and come in a variety of sizes, textures, and foliage forms. Ferns are a low-maintenance plant and require minimal time and effort to maintain once they are fully established in the garden.
Growth requirements
There are a literally hundreds of fern species that can easily grow as houseplants or outside in the garden. Garden ferns are both deciduous and evergreen and quite hardy, which means they can handle most climate conditions. Ferns are one of the easiest plants to introduce to the garden provided they receive a shady spot and soil is kept moist. Because the ferns do not produce fruit or flowers, the light requirement is nominal, but a nutrient-rich and alkaline soil is a standard requirement. This soil quality is easily achieved by adding in well-rotted manure or compost at the time of planting. Also, the soil structure must be able to provide free drainage, so grit or similar material should be included in the planting hole. A preferred site to grow the ferns is by ponds and streams or a damp shady concern in the garden.
Growing ferns in the garden
The preferred time to start growing ferns in the garden is early spring, but the planting conditions for these plants are still favorable until mid-summer. If planting later in the season, make sure the ferns are kept well watered for the first three or four weeks, especially if the weather is warm and dry. Also, try to avoid planting the ferns too deeply as this will leave the crown buried which increases the chance of rotting beneath the surface.
Most of the deciduous ferns will start to die down when the first of the autumn frosts arrive. However, there are some deciduous ferns that will do well unit later into the winter season. For the evergreen ferns, the autumn slow down in the garden makes this a practical time to start tidying up the tired and scruffy leaves. Also, to help encourage growth of the plants throughout the season, try to give the soil a boost by applying leaf mold, garden compost, old bark, or similar mulching material.
Tree ferns for more height
Many of the attractive tree species for the garden are a particular species of tree ferns, such as the Cyathia and Dicksonia. These trees grow with thick trunks and striking architectural. A fast growing fern is great for gardens in need to shelter, while the slow-growing ferns are perfect for the small courtyard gardens. A regular watering schedule is critical for this type of tree to prevent the fronds and trunk drying out.
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Raisin Nut Cookies - Gluten Free

مرسلة بواسطة عثمان بوطيب يوم الجمعة، 19 سبتمبر 2014 0 التعليقات

As more and more people jump on the gluten-free bandwagon when it comes to their eating habits, more people are looking for creative ways to enjoy the little things in life - like cookies, those little jewels of the dessert world! Here, I will share with you my favorite and easy to make gluten free nut cookies.
These cookies are made entirely from nut flours and whole raw nuts along with just a few other ingredients. If you can't find the flours in a grocery store near you, try ordering online or just make your own by grinding raw whole nuts. If you do grind your own almond and cashew nuts for the flours listed below, be sure you grind them fairly well because you'll be using other nuts ground more roughly. I'm happy to report that Trader Joe's stores carry both almond and cashew flours at this time along with coconut sugar.
Now, if you're on a diet, you may wish to pass on these because they have a pretty high fat content but you'll find them quite satisfying so you won't need to eat a ton of them.
And through the use of coconut sugar and stevia, they will be far lower on the glycemic index than if you used other sweeteners. I've also made these using only stevia but I prefer combing the coconut sugar with stevia as I think it makes the cookies more crispy. Actually I call them "crumbly-crisp".
Honey will work if you don't mind the extra sugar but the recipe below is how I made my batch this morning. The yield was 15 cookies measuring approximately 1 and a half to 2 inches in diameter.
The directions are quite easy. Just be sure to check them in the oven so they don't burn. And remember, you're not making traditional cookie dough, so there's no harm in pilfering from the bowl as you prepare them. you'll just have fewer baked ones down the line.
As for the amount of sweetness, feel free to experiment. You may wish to add a bit more for your taste in which case you can add more of the coconut sugar and even an extra pack or two of stevia.
Okay, here goes.
Dry Ingredients:
1 cup unblanched almond flour
1/2 cup cashew flour
1/2 cup combined raw pecans and raw hazelnuts - ground roughly
1/2 cup raisins - I use organic
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1/4 cup coconut sugar
4 packets stevia
Wet Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter - melted
2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil - melted
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350-degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and mix well.
Separately, combine all of the wet ingredients.
Then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix. The consistency you're looking for is sticky enough to hold the mixture together. Test the mixture by taking a spoonful and forming it into a small patty. If it won't hold then add more coconut oil and water, in equal amounts, no more than a tablespoon of each at a time. The cookie dough will look greasy.
Once your dough holds together well, form your patties, about 1 and a half inch to 2 inches in diameter. Press them in your hand to flatten a bit then place them carefully onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Handle carefully so they don't fall apart. There is absolutely no need to add anymore fat onto the sheet.
Depending upon the size of your sheet and oven you may have to make two batches.
Place cookies in oven (middle rack) and bake for 12-15-minutes, watching carefully that they do not burn. You'll notice that the raisins will plump up considerably. This is your cue that the cookies are nearly done. You want them just lightly browned and you'll be able to tell by looking closely at the edges.
Remove from oven and let cool on the cookie sheet or carefully remove them with a spatula onto paper towel-lined plates which is my preference. They're rather crumbly and may break apart. You can eat them while they're still warm or wait until completely cool.
Storage: Store your delicious gluten free cookies in glass containers that seal tightly only after they are completely cool. That way they'll stay nice and crumbly-crisp.
Ginger Marin is a Los-Angeles based freelance writer whose blog is http://bioniclady.com


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The Role of Arbitration in Business

مرسلة بواسطة عثمان بوطيب يوم الخميس، 18 سبتمبر 2014 0 التعليقات
The Role of Arbitration in Business

Globalization has become the norm of the new age as developing countries seek to expand their trade and attract foreign investment internationally. The opening of these domestic doors to foreign investors will inevitably result in more conflicts. Even in local scenarios. The intrinsic complexity of international commerce (or local commerce for that matter) as well as the inherent cultural and legal differences between trading nations (or various cultures within the locality) will result in a much difficult position in matters of legal conflicts among business or workers and business in that effect.
The Arbitration Law allows any controversy existing between the parties and which may be the subject of an action, or the parties to any contract may in such contract, agree to settle by arbitration arising between them. Such shall be valid, enforceable and irrevocable, save upon such grounds as exist at law for the revocation of any contract. This exemplifies the idea of mutual benefits between the parties. This will also save both parties time and money than going to court. Moreover, by entering into arbitration, the parties will be at liberty to settle controversies between them more beneficial which the court may not be able to decide.
Arbitration proceeding may include questions arising out of valuations, appraisals or other controversies which may be collateral, incidental, precedent or subsequent to any issue between the parties. Arbitration, law grants the parties the right to select an arbitrator or arbitrators and to choose procedures to govern the proceedings. So long as the main requirement for arbitration, namely consent, is present, the State allows the parties to conduct the arbitration in any manner provided that the arbitration process is not contrary to law or public policy.
The best thing about the rules arbitration is that it does not cover in detail the strict elements of procedure. Instead, the parties institutionalize rules to cover such matters as the commencement of arbitral proceedings with a little part of legal technicalities. Accordingly, in the absence of agreement by the parties, specific procedural matters are left to the discretion of the arbitral institution or the arbitrator(s). Furthermore, these institutional rules tend to apply to all arbitrations.
If the parties settle the dispute while the arbitral proceeding is on-going, the arbitral tribunal or arbitrator shall terminate the proceeding and, if requested by the parties and not objected to, record the settlement in the form of an arbitral award on agreed terms. An arbitral award, irrespective of the country in which it was made, shall be recognized as binding and, upon application in writing to the competent court, shall be enforced subject to the provisions of the provisions of prevailing laws.
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Are These Carbohydrates Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

مرسلة بواسطة عثمان بوطيب يوم الثلاثاء، 16 سبتمبر 2014 0 التعليقات
Are These Carbohydrates Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

Tired of shrinking clothes?
Do you wake up tired?
According to the CDC, 69% of American adults over the age of 20 are overweight! It's not just your health that's affected by being overweight. Your quality of life suffers as well.
We have become a sedentary society with poor eating habits. Surprisingly, even active adults have difficulty losing weight.
Why is this the case?
Poor dietary habits or following incorrect dietary advice. In this quick fix society we chase the path of least resistance. This makes you particularly prone to fad diets or the latest weight loss "guru".
If you want lasting weight loss success, you need to ditch the low-calorie, low carbohydrate diets. These diets will produce some weight loss initially, but the weight loss will be short-lived as your body adapts to a lower caloric intake by lowering your resting metabolic rate. Now your body will burn fewer calories at rest and you have to spend more time working out or further lower your caloric intake to keep the weight off.
In today's article we are going to discuss the value of carbohydrates in your diet and what "quality" carbohydrates to include in your diet.
Let's start our discussion with what carbohydrates you should avoid so that you can maximize your weight loss.
Over processed, refined carbohydrates: These carbohydrates include:
  • pastas
  • bagels
  • breads
  • cereals
  • rice
  • sodas, juices, candies, etc.
We all know why we should avoid candy and sodas when trying to lose weight. The other carbohydrates listed here will sabotage your weight loss by causing big blood sugar swings and spiking your insulin, which in turn signals your body to store them as fat. In addition, eating these refined carbohydrates will actually cause you to want more of these bad carbohydrates and increase the overall amount of food that you eat.
Avoid most products listed as whole grain. Refined flour is the first ingredient listed in a lot of these whole grain products. This refined flour will still spike your blood sugar and create an insulin surge. A bodily reaction that is counter to weight loss.
What happens if you keep eating these processed carbohydrates?
A higher incidence of diabetes. Ask 25.8 million diabetic Americans about their diets and you can bet that their diets include a lot of processed carbohydrates.
If you are struggling to lose weight, despite spending hours and hours each week in the gym, then make these dietary changes to see lasting success.
  1. Focus your carbohydrate intake on whole foods, especially vegetables. Combine this with a high protein diet (especially grass-fed meats and range free eggs and dairy), and watch the weight drop off.

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  2. What are bran and germ? These are the healthiest parts of a grain. If you are going to eat grains at all, then focus on only these two portions of grains as a part of your diet. However, the bulk of your carbohydrate intake should include whole vegetables, dark-skinned fruits and berries. Avoid the lure of fruit juices. They have had the valuable fiber removed as well as other beneficial nutrients.

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  3. Healthy fats are a great way to replace processed carbohydrates in your diet. These healthy fats include grass-fed meats and dairy, avocados, walnuts, cashews, brazil nuts and almond butter. Peanuts are actually the least nutritious nut, so eat these in moderation. These healthy fats and proteins will do a better job of satisfying your hunger while keeping blood sugar and insulin levels in check.
One of my favorite carbohydrate options are yams or sweet potatoes. They are amazingly high in fiber and antioxidants. Try a sweet potato with Kerry Gold organic butter and some cinnamon for a great option to a baked potato. Or make sweet potato chips, a great option for your kids.
Try eliminating, or at least limiting, your processed carbohydrate intake and watch how quickly that lean, healthy physique appears and your energy levels soar.
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Good luck with your weight loss and fitness goals!


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