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What is a bond is a certificate sold by a company or government to finance projects or expansion. Bonds are safer than stocks; yet do not have the same earnings potential as stocks do. A coupon rate: the interstate that a bond issuer will pay to bondholder. Maturity: the time at which payment to a bond holder is due. Par value the amount that an investor pays to purchase a bond and that will be repaid to the investor at maturity. If the bond is not held to maturity buyers and sellers will be interested in the bonds yearly yield. The yield is the annual rate of return on a bond if the bond is not held to maturity. Buying bonds at a discount investors will often buy bonds at a discount from bondholders who need to get rid of it. T bonds are long term bond which have a maturity rat of ten to thirty years and have big return rates. Municipal bond fund schools roads, and libraries. Corporation bond are bonds used by corporate bonds. Bond rating investors can check a bond quality by checking published ratings. Standard and poor and moodys are two firms that publish ratings. Bonds attract more investors because they usually pay regular interest income and pledge to repay the amount of the bond. Investment quality bonds are rated and ratings help investors find bonds that are as safe as possible. AAA rating the highest, then AA, then A, then BBB and so on and so forth. How to reduce your taxable income: the government can only tax you taxable income. Some of your income the government cant tax. Before you apply your income to the tax brackets you must first figure out your taxable income. Taxable income equal income- deductions more deductions mean smaller taxes. what deductions? When you fill out your taxes you can use your own deductions that you have been keeping track of or you can use the standard deduction. Standard deduction: everyone gets. Should I use the standard deduction? The standard deduction for a married couple is ten- thousand nine- hundred dollars. If a couple has kept track of its deductions and it totals more than ten- thousand- nine-hundred dollars. Then they want to use their own deductions. Otherwise they should use the standard. Interest payments on your home mortgage payments. All charity is tax deductible. All moving expenses are tax deductible. Even driving a hybrid car can give you up to three- thousand dollars in tax deductions. 401k contributions are deductable up to fifth- teen thousand five hundred a year or 403B pension. Roth IRAs as well.

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Stocks: Corporations sell stocks to raise money for starting, running, or expanding their businesses. A share is a portion of a stock. When they are first offered from the company they come in form of an initial public offering (IPO) stocks are then traded on stock exchanges (secondary market). Stock holders in essence become part owner of the corporation, and how much of an owner they are is based on the amount of stock they own. Square2 exchanges A stock exchange: is an entity which provides trading facilities for stock brokers and traders to trade stocks and other securities. Examples The New York stock exchange (NYSE) Located on Wall Street in New York. Largest exchange in the world. Home of blue chip. A blue chip is a stud horse company Square 3 indexes a stock market index: is a method to measure the performance of the stock market. S&P500 index of a common stocks activity traded in the United States. The Dow Jones industrial average. It tracks thirty large publicity owned companies based in the United States mostly blue chips. Bull market: a steady rise in the market over a period of time. Bear market: a steady drop in the market over a period of time. Square 4 dividends: The portion of a corporation profit a stockholder will receive. If the corporation profit is high the dividend is high per shares or stock. Capital gains example buys stock at five dollars a share and sells it at ten dollars a share. Square5 types of stock: Income stock a stock pays dividends at regular times during the year. Growth stock a stock that pays few or no dividends because the issuing. Defensive stock: example such as Kroger. A cyclical stock is example such as ford. Square 6 selling: Stockbroker: a person who links buyer and sellers. Square 7 split stocks: A stock share can be sub divided into more shares by a company if the price of the stock has become so high it discourages investors. An investor can end up with more stocks for their money and in most cases the value will increase soon afterwards. Square 8 understanding the information when you go online: http://finance.yahoo.com/ Index values: the average performance of all the components of an index. Components: the companies whose stock is being tracked on an index. Symbol: the call sign a used by a company. Previous close: what the index or price of a stock was at the end of the trading day. Change: the percentage of change in value. Days range: the highest and lowest price of a stock or value of an index during that trading day.52 w range the highest and lowest price of a stock or value of

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Starbucks stock per share was sixty dollars. Today stock per share was fifty- nine dollars as of right now. Google was at high of eight- hundred nine dollars and ten cents. The volume one-milliontwo-hundred-thousand-six-hundred-seventy-two Ford motor stock is eleven dollars per share.

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Mutual Funds Reading Chapter 11 1) What is a mutual fund? A mutual fund is a company that invests in a diversified portfolio of securities. People who buy shares of a mutual fund are it owners or shareholders. Their investments provide the money for a mutual fund to buy securities such as stocks and bonds. A mutual fund can make money from its securities in two ways: security can pay dividends or interest to the fund or a security can rise in value. A fund can also lose money and drop in value. 2) What are the two ways that people make money from the stocks that their mutual funds purchased? Through interest and dividends. 3) Explain each of the following advantages of mutual funds as a form investment a. Professional management: with mutual funds, experienced professionals manage a portfolio of securities for you full- time, and decide which securities to buy and sell based on extensive research. A fund usually managed by an individual or a team choosing investments that best match the funds investments to ensure it continues to meet the funds objectives. b. Diversification: successful investors know that diversifying their investments can help reduce the adverse impact of a single investment. Mutual funds introduce diversification to your investment portfolio automatically by holding a wide variety of securities. Moreover, since you pool your assets with those of other investors, a mutual fund allows you to obtain more diversified portfolio than you would probably be able to comfortably manage on your own- and at a fraction of the cost. c. Variety (how many different types of mutual funds are there) within the broad categories of stock, bonds, and money market funds, you can choose among a variety of investment approaches. Today, there are about 8,200 mutual funds available in the .U.S., with goals and style to the most objective and circumstance. d. Low cost: mutual funds usually hold dozens or even hundreds of securities like stocks and bonds. The primary way you pay for this service through a fee that is based on the total value of your account. Because the fund industry consists of hundreds of competing firms and thousands of funds, the actual level of fees can vary. But for most investors, mutual funds provide professional management and diversification at a fraction of the cost of making such investments independently. e. What is liquidity? Are mutual funds liquid? Explain: Liquidity is the ability to readily access your money in an investment. Mutual fund shares are liquid investments that can be sold on any business day. The price per share at which you can redeem shares is known as the funds net asset value (NAV). NAV is the current market value of all the funds assets, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of outstanding shares.

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f. Connivance: you can purchase or sell fund shares directly from a fund or through a broker, financial planner, bank or insurance agent, by mail or over the telephone, and increasingly by the personal computer. You can also arrange for automatic reinvestment or periodic distribution of the dividends and capital gain paid by the fund. Funds may offer a wide variety of other services, including monthly or quarterly account statements, tax information, and twenty- four hour phone and computer access to the fund and the account information.

g. Protection: not only are mutual funds subject to exacting internal standards, they are also highly regulated by the federal government through the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As part of this government regulation, all funds must meet certain operating standards, observe strict antifraud rules, and disclose complete information to current and potential investors. These laws are strictly enforced and designed to protect investors from fraud and abuse. But these laws cannot obviously help you pick the fund that is right for you or prevent a fund from losing money; you can still lose money by investing in a mutual fund. A mutual fund is not guaranteed or insured by the FDIC or SIPC, even if fund shares are purchased through a bank. 4. What is the first step in forming a good investment plan for you? Do your research 5. Give me examples of short- term goals do more chores. 6. Give me examples of long-term goals not going on vacation that year. 7. Give me one short- term goal you may have. Give one long- term goal you may have eat out less. Dont have vacation for four years. 8. In addition to goals, what should your plan reflect? It saves a lot of money so that I can be able to buy more shares.

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Food Network Magazine Blog Social Videos Full Episodes Food Network Recipes & Cooking Shows Chefs Restaurants Shop Food Network HowTo Videos Bobby Flay Fit Quick & Easy Healthy Eating Holidays & Parties In Season Now Recipes on TV Chef Recipes My Recipe Box Sign In Register Entire Site Home> Recipes> Holidays and Parties> Homemade Marshmallows Recipe Homemade Marshmallows Alton Brown Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007 Show: Good Eats Episode: Puff the Magic Mallow Recipe categories: Sugar, more recipe ratings & reviews(265) videos(3) Picture of Homemade Marshmallows Recipe 3 Videos | Photo: Homemade Marshmallows Recipe Rated 5 stars out of 5

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Rate This Recipe Read 265 Reviews Total Time: 4 hr 45 min Prep 35 min Inactive 4 hr 0 min Cook 10 min Yield: approximately 9 dozen marshmallows or 1 1/2 pounds miniature Level: Intermediate Print Recipe Full-Page View Save to My Recipe Box Review Recipe E-Mail Share It!

3K+ Easter Easter Main Photos: Best Easter Recipes The Cutest Easter Cupcakes More Ingredients 3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 cup ice cold water, divided 12 ounces granulated sugar, approximately 1 1/2 cups 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch Nonstick spray

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Directions Place the gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup of the water. Have the whisk attachment standing by. In a small saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Place over medium high heat, cover and allow cooking for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Once the mixture reaches this temperature, immediately remove from the heat. Turn the mixer on low speed and, while running, slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Once you have added all of the syrup, increase the speed to high. Continue to whip until the mixture becomes very thick and is lukewarm, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Add the vanilla during the last minute of whipping. While the mixture is whipping prepare the pans as follows. For regular marshmallows: Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Lightly spray a 13 by 9inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the sugar and cornstarch mixture and move around to completely coat the bottom and sides of the pan. Return the remaining mixture to the bowl for later use. When ready, pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly oiled spatula for spreading evenly into the pan. Dust the top with enough of the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture to lightly cover. Reserve the rest for later. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares using a pizza wheel dusted with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining mixture, using additional if necessary. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. For miniature marshmallows: Combine the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Line 4 half sheet pans with parchment paper, spray the paper with nonstick cooking spray and dust with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Scoop the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round piping tip. Pipe the mixture onto the prepared sheet pans lengthwise, leaving about 1-inch between each strip. Sprinkle the tops with enough of the remaining cornstarch and sugar mixture to lightly cover. Let the strips set for 4 hours or up to overnight. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces using a pizza wheel or scissors dusted with the confectioners' sugar mixture. Once cut, lightly dust all sides of each marshmallow with the remaining sugar mixture and store in an airtight container for up to a week. Print Recipe

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or Sign Up to Review Newest Ratings and Reviews Read all 265 reviews By smarty380 on April 01, 2013 Flag These are lovely and easy. Make them today. And then use 3 cups of these lovely confections in Alton's Ambrosia Salad. You won't be disappointed! 0 people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No By jann1033 OH on March 15, 2013 Flag wow, hard to believe out of all these people I am the only only one who had these flop but flop they did. I am an accomplished cook, make candy frequently but this is like gummy flat pancakes. I did alter the recipe and used 1/2 fruit juice for 1/2 the water( OK to do according to another source so not blaming the recipe necessarily, it just didn't work as planned for sure. Other than that followed to a T, used thermometer etc. Just flat little gummy pancakes instead of nice fluffy marshmallows. Taste OK just gummy not fluffy. and about 1/4 inch thick. Didn't stick to the pan at all though lol! 0 people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No By rebeccamarielee Cary, IL on March 03, 2013 Flag Awesome! 0 people found this review Helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No Read all 265 reviews Next Recipe

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What agencies OR Programs Get The Axe? Safety Net Program Medicaid: Medicaid is the United States health program for families and individuals with low income and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the state and federal governments, and is managed by the states.[1] People served by Medicaid are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, including low-income adults, their children, and people with certain disabilities. Poverty alone does not necessarily qualify someone for Medicaid. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income in the United States. According to the Health Insurance Association of America, Medicaid is defined as a government insurance program for persons of all ages whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care. Medicaid is state-administered and financed by both the states and the federal government (HIAA, pg. 232). Medicare: In the United States, Medicare is a national social insurance program, administered by the U.S. federal government since 1965, that guarantees access to health insurance for Americans ages 65 and older and younger people with disabilities as well as people with end stage renal disease (Medicare.gov, 2012) and persons with Lou Gehrigs Disease. As a social insurance program, Medicare spreads the financial risk associated with illness across society to protect everyone, and thus has a somewhat different social role from for-profit private insurers, which manage their risk portfolio by adjusting their pricing according to perceived risk. Medicare offers all enrollees a defined benefit. Hospital care is covered under Part A and outpatient medical services are covered under Part B. To cover the Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare offers a choice between an opennetwork single payer health care plan (traditional Medicare) and a network plan (Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Part C), where the federal government pays for private health coverage. A majority of Medicare enrollees have traditional Medicare (76 percent) over a Medicare Advantage plan (24 percent) (Medicare.gov, 2012). Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs exclusively through private plans or through Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drugs. In 2010, Medicare provided health insurance to 48 million Americans40 million people age 65 and older and eight million younger people with disabilities. Medicare serves a large population of old and disabled individuals. On average, Medicare covers about half (48 percent) of health care costs for enrollees. Medicare enrollees must cover the rest of the cost. These out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the amount of health care a Medicare enrollee needs. They might include uncovered servicessuch as long-term, dental, hearing, and vision careand supplemental insurance.[1] Social Security: In the United States, Social Security refers to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)federal program.[1] The original Social Security Act (1935)[2] and the current version of the Act, as amended,[3]encompass several social welfare and social insurance programs. Social Security is primarily funded through dedicated payroll taxes called Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax (FICA). Tax deposits are formally entrusted to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, or the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund which comprise the Social Security Trust Fund.[4] Upward redistribution of income is responsible for about 43% of the projected Social Security shortfall over the next 75 years. [5] According to economist Martin Feldstein, the combined spending for all social insurance programs in 2003 constituted 37% of government expenditure and 7% of the gross domestic product.[6] Social Security is currently estimated to keep roughly 40 percent of all Americans age 65 or older out of poverty.[7] The Social Security Administration is headquartered in Woodlawn, Maryland, just west of Baltimore. Unemployment InsuranceUnemployment benefits (also, depending on the jurisdiction, called unemployment insurance orunemployment compensation) are payments made by the state or other authorized bodies to unemployedpeople. Benefits may be based on a compulsory para-governmental insurance system. Depending on

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the jurisdiction and the status of the person, those sums may be small, covering only basic needs, or may compensate the lost time proportionally to the previous earned salary. Unemployment benefits are generally given only to those registering as unemployed, and often on conditions ensuring that they seek work and do not currently have a job. In some countries, a significant proportion of unemployment benefits are distributed by trade/labor unions, an arrangement known as the Ghent system. Workman Compensation: Workers' compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue his or her employer for the tort of negligence. The tradeoff between assured, limited coverage and lack of recourse outside the worker compensation system is known as "the compensation bargain". While plans differ among jurisdictions, provision can be made for weekly payments in place of wages (functioning in this case as a form of disability insurance), compensation for economic loss (past and future), reimbursement or payment of medical and like expenses (functioning in this case as a form of health insurance), and benefits payable to the dependents of workers killed during employment (functioning in this case as a form of life insurance). General damages for pain and suffering, and punitive damages for employer negligence, are generally not available in workers' compensation plans, and negligence is generally not an issue in the case. These laws were first enacted in Europe and Oceania, with the United States following shortly thereafter. In-Kind Benefits: paid or given in goods, commodities, or services instead ofmoney: in-kind welfare programs. 2. paying or returning something of the same kind as that receivedor offered. 529 or Coverdell: A Coverdell Education Savings Account (also known as an Education Savings Account, a Coverdell ESA, a Coverdell Account, or just an ESA and formerly known as an Education Individual Retirement Account), is a tax-advantaged investment account in the United States designed to encourage savings to cover future education expenses (elementary, secondary or college), such as tuition, books, uniform, etc. It is found at section 530 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 530). The tax treatment of Coverdell ESAs is much the same as that of 529 plans with a few important differences. Like a 529 plan, Coverdell ESAs allow money to grow tax deferred and proceeds to be withdrawn tax free for qualified education expenses at a qualified institution. However the definition of qualified expenses in an ESA includes primary and secondary school, not just college and university. The account is named for its primary champion in the U.S. Senate, the late Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA). Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: home mortgage interest deduction allows taxpayers who own their homes to reduce their taxable incomeby the amount of interest paid on the loan which is secured by their principal residence (or, sometimes, a second home). Most developed countries do not allow a deduction for interest on personal loans, so countries that allow a home mortgage interest deduction have created an exception to those rules. The Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States each allow the deduction. In Belgium, Ireland and Sweden, only a minor part of mortgage interest is deductible. Student Loans: A student loan is designed to help students pay for university tuition, books, and living expenses. It may differ from other types of loans in that the interest rate may be substantially lower and the repayment schedule may be deferred while the student is still in education. It also differs in many countries in the strict laws regulating renegotiating and bankruptcy.

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Child Dependent Care Tax Credit: ederal courts have confirmed that expenses incurred for the care of a dependent, such as babysitting or daycare, while the taxpayer is at work, are not included in deductible business expenses and are not deductible under IRC section 162(a).[2] As a result, single-earner households with qualifying individuals are favored over two-earner households with qualifying individuals, as the cost of daycare often outweighs the extra income made in two-earner households.[3] IRC section 21 serves to lessen this imbalance by allowing a limited credit for certain expenses related to the care of a qualified dependent.[4] [edit] General Eligibility Requirements IRC section 21 uses the term "qualifying individual" rather than dependent" to refer to the types of dependents the care for whom will trigger the credit. Qualifying individuals must be one of 3 types: 1) Dependents under age 13 for whom a dependency exemption may be claimed, 2) Dependents of any age who share the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer and are physically or mentally incapable of taking care for themselves, 3) Spouses of any age who share the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer and are physically or mentally incapable of taking care for themselves, or 4) Certain dependent children of divorced parents.[5] Does the Taxpayer "Maintain the Household"? The taxpayer must maintain the household for the qualifying individual(s), which means the taxpayer must furnish over 1/2 of the total cost of maintaining the household. In addition, if the taxpayer is married, both the taxpayer and their spouse must have earned income, unless one spouse was either a fulltime student or was physically or mentally incapable of selfcare. [6] Does the Dependent Have the Requisite Age and Relationship? A taxpayer can claim a dependency exemption for a dependent under the age of 13 if the dependent is the taxpayer's child, sibling, half-sibling, stepsibling or a descendant of any such individual. The qualifying child must not provide more than 1/2 of his or her own support and must have the same principal place of abode as the taxpayer for more than six months of the year. [7]

[edit] Creditable Expenses Creditable expenses include not only those incurred for actual physical care of the dependent but also ancillary household services like meal preparation and cleaning.[8] Services outside the home qualify if they involve the care of a qualified child or a disabled spouse or dependent who regularly spends at least eight hours a day in the taxpayer's home. Payments to a relative also qualify for the credit unless the taxpayer claims a dependency exemption for the relative or if the relative is the taxpayer's child and is under age 19. No credit is allowed for expenses incurred to send a dependent to an overnight camp.[9] [edit] Amount Of Credit / Applicable Percentage The credit is a percentage, based on the taxpayers adjusted gross income, of the amount of workrelated child and dependent care expenses the taxpayer paid to a care provider.[10] A taxpayer can generally receive a credit anywhere from 20-35% of such costs against the taxpayers federal income tax liability.[11] The applicable percentage is inversely correlated to the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer-- the higher the adjusted gross income, the lower the percentage.[12] The credit amount is equal to the applicable percentage, as determined by the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, times the qualified employment expenses paid. Taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $15,000 or less use the highest applicable percentage of 35%. For taxpayers with an adjusted gross income over $15,000, the credit is reduced by one percentage point for each $2,000 of adjusted gross income (or fraction thereof) over $15,000. The minimum applicable percentage of 20% is used by taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes greater than $43,000. [13]

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The maximum creditable expense available under IRC section 21 is $3000 (or $6000, if taxpayer household contains more than 1 dependent).[14] In addition, these dollar amounts must be reduced by the amount any dependent care benefits provided by the taxpayers employer that the taxpayer excludes from their income.[15] For married taxpayers, expenses are limited to the earned income of the lower-earning spouse. If one spouse is not working, no credit is generally allowed. If the nonearning spouse is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or is a full-time student for more than five months during the year the law assumes there is an earned income. The law assumes for each month of disability or school attendance there is an earned income of $250 if there is one dependent or $500 if there are two or more.[16]
Earn Income Tax Credit:

The United States federal earned income tax credit or earned income credit (EITC or EIC) is a refundable tax credit for low- and medium-income individuals and couples, primarily for those who have qualifying children. When the credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim the credit. This credit is provided to offset the burden of social security taxes and also to promote an incentive to work. In order for a person or couple to claim one or more persons as their qualifying child(ren), the age, relationship, and shared residency requirements must be met, as well as some other requirements. U.S. tax forms 1040EZ, 1040A, or 1040 can be used to claim EIC without qualifying children. To claim the credit with qualifying children, 1040A or 1040 must be used, as well as attaching Schedule EIC.[1] EIC phases in slowly, has a medium-length plateau, and then phases out more slowly than it phased in. Since the credit phases out at 21% (for two children and for three or more qualilfying children) or 16% (for one qualifying child), it is always preferable to have one more dollar of actual salary or wages (although technically, since the EIC table moves by fifty dollar increments, it's always preferable to have an extra fifty-dollar increment of salary or wages). For tax year 2011, the maximum EIC for a single person or couple filing without qualifying children was $464. The maximum EIC with one qualifying child was $3,094, with two children was $5,112, and with three or more qualifying children was $5,751.[2][3][4] These amounts are indexed annually for inflation. The earned income tax credit has been part of political debates in the United States regarding whether raising the minimum wage or increasing EIC will better address a seeming shortage of good-paying jobs.[5][6][7]
Pell Grants:

Pell Grant is a post-secondary educational Federal grant sponsored by the U.S Department of Education. Enacted to help undergraduates of low-income families in receiving financial aid. Citations Public Law Higher Education Act of 1965, Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1; 20 U.S.C. 1070a.

Legislative history Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 8, 1965 Major amendments 1972,1978,1980,1986,1992 v t e

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A Pell Grant is money the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Federal Pell Grants are limited to students with financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor's degree, or who are not enrolled in certain post-baccalaureate programs, through participating institutions.[1] The Pell Grant is named after Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, and was originally known as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant. A Pell Grant is generally considered to be the foundation of a student's financial aid package, to which other forms of aid are added.[2] The Federal Pell Grant program is sponsored by the United States Department of Education which determines the student's financial need. The U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula to evaluate financial information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for determining the student's expected family contribution (EFC).[3] The Pell Grant is covered by legislation titled the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1; 20 U.S.C. 1070a. These federal funded grants are not like loans and do not have to be repaid. Students may use their grants at any one of approximately 5,400 participating postsecondary institutions. These federally funded grants help about 5.4 million full-time and part-time college and vocational school students nationally.[4] For the 20102011 school year, 7 of the top 10 colleges by total Pell Grant money awarded were for-profit institutions.[5] This may be in part due to the large enrollment numbers at many of these institutions; in Arizona for example, the University of Phoenix had an enrollment of 380,000 students.[1] Veterans Benefits: hroughout history war veterans have received compensation. Roman soldiers were given rewards at the end of their service including cash or land (praemia).Augustus fixed the amount in AD 5 at 3000 denarii and by the time of Caracalla it had risen to 5000 denarii. [1] US Military personnel receive death benefits after retirement from active military duty [2], retirement compensation, educational reimbursement, and access to substitutionary insurance otherwise unavailable to civilians. Retired or separated United States armed forces personnel who were injured while serving on active duty can apply for disability or compensation through the US Department of Veterans Affairs. There are also both federal and state education, health and vocational benefits for all veterans who served. Archival record of the benefits awarded to injured soldiers and veterans of the American Civil War began after 1865. Union soldiers received a more committed pension archival effort on the part of the Federal government, thanks to superior databases in the North and a more stable bureaucratic oversight.[1] Turmoil during Reconstruction in the war-weary South made any effort at maintaining pension records difficult if not impossible. Later universityled research projects would give insight into the history of pension provisions by the Federal government leading up to the Civil War.[2] These analysis shed light on the ever-changing role of compensation in American society and delved into the idea that American Revolutionary War soldiers received superior care after war than later Civil War veterans. In 1932 veterans from the First World War marched on Washington as the Bonus Army,also known as the Bonus Expeditionary Force. G.I. Bill: The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (P.L. 78-346, 58 Stat. 284m), known informally as the G.I. Bill, was a law that provided a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans (commonly referred to as G.I.s). Benefits included low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans to start a business or farm, cash payments of tuition and living expenses to attend college, high school or vocational education, as well as one year of unemployment compensation. It was available to every veteran who had been on active duty during the war years for at least ninety days and had not been dishonorably discharged; combat was not required. [1] By the end of the program in 1956, roughly 2.2 million veterans had used the G.I. Bill education benefits in order to attend colleges or universities, and an additional 6.6 million used these benefits for some kind of training program. [2] Since the original 1944 law, the term has come to include other veteran benefit programs created to assist veterans of subsequent wars as well as peacetime service. Historians and economists consider the G.I. Bill a major political successespecially in contrast to the treatments of World War I veteransand a major contribution to America's stock of human capital that sped long-term economic growth.

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Head Start: The Head Start Program is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families. The program's services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance childrens physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills. Launched in 1965[1] by its creator and first director Jule Sugarman, Head Start was originally conceived as a catchup summer school program that would teach low-income children in a few weeks what they needed to know to start kindergarten. Experience showed that six weeks of preschool couldn't make up for five years of poverty. The Head Start Act of 1981[2] expanded the program.[3] The program was further revised when it was reauthorized in December, 2007. Head Start is one of the longest-running programs to address systemic poverty in the United States. As of late 2005, more than 22 million pre-school aged children had participated. In 2011 its effectiveness was put into question by a Department of Health and Human Services study. Social Security Disability: Not to be confused with Supplemental Security Income. "SSDI" redirects here. For the death index, see Social Security Death Index. Disability Theory and models[show] Education[show] Therapy[show] Societal implications[show] Personal / physical assistance[show] Socioeconomic assistance[show] Groups and organizations[show] Disabled sports[show] Culture[show] Disability portal Category: Disability Category: Disability lists v t e

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) is a payroll tax-funded, federal insurance program of the United States government. It is managed by the Social Security Administration and is designed to provide income supplements to people who are physically restricted in their ability to be employed because of a notable disability, usually a physical disability. SSD can be supplied on either a temporary or permanent basis, usually directly correlated to whether the person's disability is temporary or permanent. Unlike Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSD does not depend on the income of the disabled individual receiving it. A "legitimately" (i.e. according to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and via other similar legal and medical backing) disabled person of any income level can theoretically receive SSD. Most SSI recipients are below an administratively-mandated income threshold, and indeed these individuals must in fact stay below that threshold to continue receiving SSI; but this is not the case with SSD.

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Informal names for SSDI include Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Title II benefits, named for the chapter title of the governing section of the Social Security Act. SSI- Supplemental Security Income: Not to be confused with Social Security Disability Insurance. Supplemental Security Income (or SSI) is a United States government program that provides stipends to lowincome people who are either aged (65 or older), blind, or disabled.[1] Although administered by the Social Security Administration,[2] SSI is funded from the U.S. Treasury general funds,[1] not the Social Security trust fund. SSI was created in 1974 to replace federal-state adult assistance programs that served the same purpose. The restructuring of these programs was intended to standardize the eligibility requirements and level of benefits. [3] The new federal program was incorporated into Title XVI (Title 16) of the Social Security Act.[4] Today the program provides benefits to approximately eight million Americans. Welfare / public assistance: Jump to: navigation, search Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Agency overview Jurisdiction Annual budget Agency executive Website http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is a cabinet-level state agency in Pennsylvania.[2] The agency, based in the Health and Welfare Building in Harrisburg,[3] provides public welfare programs and services. These services include eligibility and benefits determination, foster care, juvenile justice, early childhood development, services for persons with developmental disabilities, autism services, long term living programs, management of state psychiatric hospitals, and management of the Medical Assistance physical and behavioral health care programs. The Department consists of Executive Offices and seven Program Offices that include: Office of Child Development and Early Learning Office of Children, Youth and Families State government of Pennsylvania $20,020,564 (FY 2010)[1] Gary D. Alexander, Acting Secretary

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Office of Developmental Programs Office of Income Maintenance Office of Long Term Living Office of Medical Assistance Programs Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Contents [hide] 1 Juvenile corrections 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Juvenile corrections The agency operates the juvenile corrections facilities of the state. [4] Directly operated: Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC)[5] New Castle Youth Development Center (NCYDC)[6] North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) - On the grounds of Danville State Hospital[7]

Under contract: Cresson Secure Treatment Unit (CSTU) - Operated by Justice Resource Institute (JRI

Government Subsidized Housing: Subsidized housing or social housing is government supported accommodation for people with low to moderate incomes. Forms of subsidies include direct housing subsidies, non-profit housing, public housing, rent supplements and some forms of co-operative and private sector housing, Contents [hide] 1 Types o 1.1 Co-operative housing o o o 1.2 Housing subsidies 1.3 Non-profit housing 1.4 Public housing

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o 1.5 Rent supplements

2 See also 3 References 4 Further reading

[edit] Types [edit] Co-operative housing Main article: Housing cooperative Co-operative housing is controlled by the members of the co-op, which is run by a board of directors. There is no outside landlord. In most cases, all residents of the co-op become members and agree to follow certain by-laws. Some co-ops are subsidized housing because they receive government funding to support a rent-geared-to-income program for low-income residents. There are other co-ops that are market-rate and limited equity, these types of cooperatives do not receive government funding and are not subsidized housing.[1] In addition to providing affordable housing, some co-ops serve the needs of specific communities, including seniors, people with disabilities and artists. Examples of co-operative housing include: College Houses, Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), and Habitat '67. [edit] Housing subsidies Main article: Housing subsidies Housing subsidies are government funding to aid low. income tenants in renting housing. Subsidies are often defined by whether the subsidy is given to the landlord and then criteria are set for the tenants they can lease to or whether the subsidy is given to the tenant, typically as a voucher, and they are allowed to find suitable private housing. The subsidy amount is typically based on the tenant's income, but other formulas have been used. [2] In rare cases a financial institution or non-profit organization will provide mortgage loans at rates that are not profitable for the sake of a specific group. In Canada one such organization is Non-Profit Housing Subsidies Canada which provides subsidized mortgage loans to employees and volunteers of other non-profit organizations. [3] [edit] Non-profit housing Main article: Non-profit housing Non-profit housing is owned and managed by private non-profit groups such as churches, ethnocultural communities or by governments. Many units are provided by community development corporations (CDCs). These use private funding and government subsidies to support a rent-geared-towards-income program for low-income tenants.[4][5][clarification needed] [edit] Public housing Main article: Public housing Public housing is real property owned and managed by the government. Tenants must meet specific eligibility requirements. [edit] Rent supplements

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Rent supplements are subsidies paid by the government to private landlords who accept low-income tenants. The supplements make up the difference between rental "market price" and the amount of rent paid by tenants, for example 30% of the tenants income. These may have the unintended effect of increasing rents at nonsubsidized units, by distorting the local supply and demand.

Government Agencies Food and Drug Administration(FDA): FDA" redirects here. For other uses, see FDA (disambiguation). Food and Drug Administration

Agency overview Formed 1906[1] Food, Drug, and Insecticide Administration (July 1927 to July 1930) Bureau of Chemistry, USDA (July 1901 through July 1927) Division of Chemistry, USDA (established 1862) Federal government of the United States White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993 390207N 765859W39.03528N 76.98306W Employees Annual budget Agency executive Parent Agency 9,300 (2008) $4.36 billion (2012)[2] Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs[3] Department of Health and Human Services Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Center for Devices and Radiological Health Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Center for Tobacco Products Center for Veterinary Medicine National Center for Toxicological Research Office of Criminal Investigations Office of Regulatory Affairs

Preceding agencies

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www.fda.gov The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs (medications), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), and veterinary products. The FDA also enforces other laws, notably Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and associated regulations, many of which are not directly related to food or drugs. These include sanitation requirements on interstate travel and control of disease on products ranging from certain household pets to sperm donation for assisted reproduction. The FDA is led by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Commissioner reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 21st and current Commissioner is Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg. She has served as Commissioner since February 2009. The FDA has its headquarters in unincoporated White Oak, Maryland.[4] The agency also has 223 field offices and 13 laboratories located throughout the 50 states, the United States Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.[2] In 2008, the FDA started opening offices in foreign countries, including China, India, Costa Rica, Chile, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.[5] In June 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law the Food and Drug Act, also known as the "Wiley Act" after its chief advocate Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley who riveted the country's and eventually congress's attention with public hygiene demonstrations. This act was the basis for the modern USDA, being originally given the name of the Food, Drug, and Insecticide organization. The name eventually was shortened to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a few years later. Federal Trade Commission(FTC): The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its principal mission is the promotion of consumer protection and the elimination and prevention of anti-competitive business practices, such as coercive monopoly. The Federal Trade Commission Act was one of President Woodrow Wilson's major acts against trusts. Trusts and trust-busting were significant political concerns during the Progressive Era. Since its inception, the FTC has enforced the provisions of the Clayton Act, a key antitrust statute, as well as the provisions of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. Over time, the FTC has been delegated the enforcement of additional business regulation statutes and has promulgated a number of regulations (codified in Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations).

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logo Agency overview Formed Preceding Agency June 19, 1934 (78 years ago) Federal Radio Commission 445 12th Street SW, Washington, D.C. Headquarters 385300N 770144W38.8834N 77.0288WCoordinates: 385300N 770144W38.8834N 77.0288W

Annual budget US$335.8 million (FY 2011)[1] Agency executive Website www.fcc.gov Footnotes
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Julius Genachowski, Chairman

Network neutrality Topics and issues Automatic telephone exchange Bandwidth throttling Data discrimination End-to-end principle Internet Protocol (IP) Net bias Search neutrality

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Now that you know what the programs and agencies do, I need you to make some tough choice government does not have enough tax money to pay for all these programs, so we have to cut some. You need to pick two safety net programs to cut and two of the agencies to cut. For one that you cut you need to type a paragraph explain why you chose that program or agency. Pell Grant is a luxury. If you took some of then others it may hurt some of the other people that arent rich Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: it more important to have health benefits than that . FCC: need to be cut because it is a waste of time and money because the kid now day arady knpow all the words and people should be able to say whatever they want whenever they want even on the radio tv ect. OSHA is a waste of money because you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink. Go to www.usa.gov and list five other agencies that seem like a waste of tax paper money. Explain what it does and why you think we could do without it. When you get to the website click the link find Government Agencies. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Administration for Native Americans Administration on Aging (AoA) Administration on Developmental Disabilities Administrative Committee of the Federal Register AbilityOne Commission

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Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicaid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicare_(United_States) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Security_(United_States) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unemployment_insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workers%27_compensation http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/in-kind http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coverdell_Education_Savings_Account http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Mortgage_Interest_Deduction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_loans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_and_Dependent_Care_Credit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earned_income_tax_credit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pell_Grant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_benefits http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Bill http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_Start_Program http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security_disability http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplemental_Security_Income http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Department_of_Public_Welfare http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidized_housing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_and_Drug_Administration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Trade_Commission http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Communications_Commission http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Consumer_Product_Safety_Commission http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Securities_and_Exchange_Commission http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_Department http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Housing_and_Urban_Development http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Small_Business_Administration http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Service http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Emergency_Management_Agency http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Security_Administration

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UNIT 1 HOMEWORK PACKET

Part 1: Scarcity, opportunity costs, and resources What do we produce and purchase to take care of our wants and needs?

Give me an example of a good? Give me an example of a service? What do we need to produce these goods and services? Resources and business are the good and services.

What is scarcity and what does it force us to do? We only have so much and our resources a limited to produce the good services.

Discuss the difference between a shortage and the concept of scarcity. Shortages are not the same as scarcity and shortages occur when producers cannot or will not offer goods or services at a current price. Scarcity is when we only have so much and our resources are limited to produce goods and services.

What is opportunity cost? All this talk of trade offs also results in the concept of opportunity cost every decision we choose has tom make has a cost.

Give me an example of a opportunity cost you have recently had in your life.

What is the definition of economics? The study of how people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices.

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What is the difference between micro and macro economics? Macroeconomic deals with economics on a national or international scale and factors such and gross domestic production , employment issues, inflation and politics. Microeconomic deals with economics on a personal level and deals with individual households and businesses. .

List, define, and give an example for each of the 4 factors of production. (These are our scarce resources)

Define an entrepreneur and give two examples of one. Is an inventor automatically an entrepreneur? Explain. An entrepreneurs is a person who has an ambition that combines the factors of production and take risks in order to produce goods and services. Bill Gates and mike sucker burg.

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Part 2: Production Possibilities Frontier Curve (PPF)

With the PPF curve, what does a point on the curve mean? Can show you efferent and infants production

With the PPF curve, what does a point inside the curve mean?

With the PPF curve, what does a point outside the curve mean?

Why is economic growth a critical part for every economy? (Give me 4 reasons)

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What are 2 main ways in which an economy can experience economic growth and shift its own PPF curve outward?

Discuss all of the ways we can increase worker productivity. (3 or 4 different ways)

What does it mean when the PPF curve shifts inward? How can that happen? Give me two examples.

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Using a PPF curve, draw me a picture of economic growth.

Using a PPF curve, draw me a picture of an economy that has unemployed resources.

Using a PPF curve, draw me a picture of economic decay.

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Part 3 Economic systems and the market economy What are the 5 main economic questions that every economy must answer?

Tell me how a market economy answers each of the five questions. Give me good complete answers.

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Adam Smith (Considered the Father of the Market Economy) discussed a concept called the invisible hand. Tell me what he meant by the invisible hand.

Adam Smith also used the French term Laissez faire. What does that mean?

What advantages does a free market based economy provide?

How does a command economy answer each of the five questions?

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Does the United States have some command elements in its economy? Give some examples.

Explain socialism and communism. These are modern forms of command economies.

Discuss the pros and cons of command systems.

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Part 4 Elements and strengths of the U.S. market economy The U.S. Constitution plays a big role in our economic system. Discuss the following

5th Amendment:

Article 1 section 10:

Economic freedom is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

Profit motive is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

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Open opportunity is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

Competition is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

Contracts and contract law is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

Private Property clearly defined by the 5th amendment is one of the strengths of the U.S. market economy. How does this help?

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Legal Equity is a strength as well. How does this help?

What is the consumers role in the economy? How do consumers communicate with businesses?

Part 5 the role of the government What are the four functions that the U.S. government plays in our market economy?

Discuss each of the following market failures:

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Lack of competition:

Poverty:

Externalities:

Unchecked Greed:

Use the welfare system as an example to explain externalities.

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Discuss what each of the following government agencies does:

FDA:

FTC:

FCC:

EEOC:

EPA:

OSHA:

CPSC:

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In addition to the agencies the government runs to protect us, it also runs programs to deal with the issue of poverty. Discuss what each of the following safety net program does:

Medicaid:

Medicare:

Social Security:

Unemployment Compensation:

Workman Compensation:

Temporary Aid To Needy Families:

In-kind benefits:

Discuss the negative effects that government regulations can have on our economy.

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Explain governments role in promoting economic growth.

Infrastructure:

Education:

Technology and advancements:

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What is a public good? Give two examples.

Why do we have public goods? What negative impacts can public goods have on our economy?

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Part 6 The Circular Flow Model In a product market:

Who is the buyer?

Who is the seller?

What does the buyer bring to the market?

What does the seller bring to the market?

What does the buyer take home from the market?

What does the seller take home from the market?

In the factor market:

Who is the buyer?

Who is the seller?

What does the buyer bring to the market?

What does the seller bring to the market?

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What does the buyer take home from the market?

What does the seller take home from the market?

What are the three leakages that occur in every economy?

What are the three injections that every economy depends on?

What happens to the economy when people are in a recession and people stop shopping in the product market?

Why are banks and the stock market so important to an economy? Review Questions

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The frontier is the . Because of this aspect many people refer to this as a PPF, the F standing for frontier. Points on the frontier are what type of point? Points inside the curve are what type of points? Points outside the curve are what type of points? Economic growth is shown by a shift of the curve. The two things can cause economic growth are.

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Scoville Scale for Peppers

Chili Peppers The Scoville scale for peppers is a measure of the heat component of a chili pepper. Capsaicin is the chemical compound contained in these peppers which stimulates heatreceptors in the tongue. The number of Scoville heat units, commonly referred to as SHU, indicates the amount of capsaicin present in the pepper. Scoville Scale for Peppers is important to know as many hot sauces use the scoville scale as a measure in advertising their products. The Naga Viper Pepper is a genetically engineered pepper by three of the hottest known peppers Bhut Jolokia, Naga Morich and Trinidad Scorpion. Naga Viper Pepper, on the scoville scale, measure 1,359,000 units. Scoville Scale for Peppers

Wilbur Scoville developed the Scoville Organoleptic Test in 1912 and hence the name Scoville units to measure how hot or spicy something is. A solution of the pepper extract is diluted in sugar water until the 'heat' is no longer detectable to a panel of tasters. The degree of dilution gives the measure on the Scoville scale in scoville units. For example, a sweet pepper that contains no capsaicin at all, will have a 0 scoville units. The hottest chiles, such as habaneros or the Ghost Chili Pepper, have a scoville rating of 300,000 or more, indicating that their extract has to be diluted 300,000-fold before the capsaicin is undetectable.

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In March 2010, Indias security forces announced that they are planning to use the worlds hottest chilli powders made from Ghost Chili Pepper in hand grenades to control riots and during insurgency operations in the remote northeast. They will replace explosives in small hand grenades with a certain variety of red chilli to immobilise a person without killing him. The chilli found in India's northeast regions like Assam generates so much heat it was enough to startle a person for a while when used as a weapon. The bhut jolokia chilli (aka Ghost Chili Pepper) is said to generate 1,000,000 heat units on the Scoville scale for peppers which is a thousand times more than a common kitchen chilli. The chilli will also be used as a food supplement for soldiers deployed in cold weather conditions to raise their body temperatures. Scientists are also hoping to use a coat of the chilli powder in fences around army barracks as its pungent smell keeps wild animals away. Pepper spray is another commonly used riot control agent in many parts of the world Chili peppers have been a part of the human diet in South and Central America since about 7,500 B.C. Some of the most common chili pepper species are: Bell peppers, Cayenne and Tabasco peppers, Habanero chilies and Scotch bonnets, South American aji peppers, Aji, the Peruvian term for chili pepper, South American rocoto peppers. Scoville scale for peppers

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Ghost Chili Pepper as Weapon Ghost Chili Pepper is definitely going to be an effective nontoxic weapon because...

Scoville units for peppers

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Pepper Sweet bell pepper New Mexico chilies Poblano pepper Tabasco sauce Jalapeo Cayenne pepper Thai pepper Habanero chile pepper spray Scoville rating 0 500-700 1,000 - 2,000 500-2,500 2,500 - 8,000 30,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 350,000 5,300,000

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The Entertainment Industry and Our Addiction

Follow (1)Comments 11 comments Go to last comment

thevoice 3 years ago from carthage ill amazing hub well done thanks

katiem2 3 years ago from I'm outta here I love this Hub, I love peppers mostly the ones in the middle scale...What a great and helpful topic. Thanks, Peace :)

Majidsiko 3 years ago from Tanzania Chilli grower Woody Woods, from Grantham, Lincolnshire, is laying claim to the world's hottest variety of pepper. Tests carried out by Warwick University rate the Infinity chilli at 1,067,286 on the Scoville Scale, which is used to measure the heat of peppers - hotter than the Bhut Jolokia variety which is used for crowd control by the Indian Army. Matt 2 years ago Just a little addition. I bought the extract listed toward the top above police grade pepper spray (The Source), lol. It hurts...a lot. But the scale is interesting nonetheless. http://www.chilliworld.com/FactFile/Scoville_Scale

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Scoville Scale 2 years ago i too am trying to promote a page about the Scoville Scale and Growing Chillies. Please check it out http://growingchillies.net/scoville-scale/

electricsky 2 years ago from North Georgia I love peppers but can't stand the burning after eating them. Have you ever rated the Chipotle pepper which I think must be the hottest one yet. Tanzeeb Shawkat Ali Samin 2 years ago ate 4 pure capsaicins..whooh!!HOT! shazayne 19 months ago Hottest pepper trinidadian scorpion jalapenos chipotle and habaneros got nothing on it!!!

vespawoolf 14 months ago from Peru, South AmericaLevel 8 Commenter Thanks for your information on the Scoville scale! I have linked this to my hub, "How to make chili, spicy or mild".

Mastro Geppetto 10 months ago from Rhode Island COOL ---- I mean HOT. Makes my head and o

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We caught a fish I think we should dress it The I think we should fry it for diner what do you want with it Chips and peas We caught so many fish well be eating in a few minutes How do you want it seasoned? Salt and red pepper with lemon butter .What do you want to drink? Coke We made ice cream do you want any Yes please with whip cream and cherry on top with chocolate, with some nuts Do you want some vanilla cake underneath your ice-cream sundae? Yes please!!! Ill have it right out for you .

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The Nutcracker

Was performed at Edward Marcus high school a 2:00 PM on November 25 th of 2012 The props were used very well and it helped the actors to be able to tell the story better. The setting was well built and the transitions were done very smoothly and it was taking place during Christmases time. The living room scene had a very cheerful mood to it the lighting intensity was candle like. The dream scene had very colorful costumes and had some very exotic dancing from different origins such as Morocco the lighting for this scene was very bright and I did not see and shadowy parts on the stage. The music was live and the volume and timing was done very well. I think the time frame for this play is around the 19th to 20oth century. The play was written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky the light were some times in my eyes in some of the scenes.

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Summary of Mr. Smith goes to Washington

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1.) un- American: a term used primarily by extreme conservative attack principals or
practices at odd with the values of most Americans

2.) Uncle Sam: is a emblem that is shown by a us. A figure that stands for the
government of the United States and for the u.s. itself. He is portrayed as a old man with a gray goatee who supports a top hat

3.) Veterans Administration (VA): a federal agency that coordinate disputation of

benefits for veterans and their dependence.

4.) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): an organization of American Veterans who have
taken part in a foreign military champing or expedition of the United states they a powerful political group.

5.) Write-in candidate: a candidate for public office who name does not appear on the
ballet. But who name must be written on the ballet by voters. 6.) Yankee: originally a nickname for people from New England now applied any one from the United States of America. Even before the American Revolution the term was used by the British to refer derisively to American colonist.

7.) A partied: tge raciest policy of south Africa that has denied blacks and other
nonwhites civic, social, and economic equality wit whites

8.) Appeasement: a political policy of con ceding to aggression by a warlike nation it

usually involves the senders of territories . 9.) Balkanization: division of a place or country into several small political units, often unfriendly to one another. The term comes from the name of the Balkan Peninsula, which was divided into several small nations in the early twentieth century.

10.)

Bicameral legislature: a legislature with two house , or chambers. The British Parliament is a bicameral legislature, made up of the house of commons and the House of Lords . Likewise, the United States Congress is made up of the house of Representatives and the senate

11.) Civil disobedience: the refusal to obey a law out of a belief that the law is morally wrong.

12.)

Civil service: the nonmilitary personal who works for a government, applying its laws and regulations.

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15. expatriation: volentterre departure from the ones birth for prolonged or permanent In a nation. 16. extradition : the legal process by which one government may up thane fine or imprison them for a crime. 17 Local Village: a phase coined by marshall meluhan to describe the

19 hydrogen bombs: a nuclear weapon with enormous explosive power fueled by nuclear fusion which atoms of hydrogen combine to form atoms of helium. 20. International law: a body of rules and principals that govern the relation among nations. 21. Kurds: a linguistically abd curtraly distinct people who hav parts of Syria Iran Irack Turkey and Rabbi. They have long sought a independent nation state. 22. liberalism: in the twentieth century a view point for ideologies associate free political intuitions and religious toleration as well as government regulating capitalism and constructing the welfare state. 23. Molotov coattail: and insendendary bomb made from a brakablke container such as a bottle filled with a flammable bottle provides wit a rag wick. Used by the soviets against the Germans in world war two nicknamed soviet v.m Moldova 24. Monarchy: a system of government in which one person Raines usually a king or queen. Many monarchies are actually governed by parliament 33 totalitarianism 37. busing: the movement of student from on neighborhood to a school in another neighborhood usually to break down defacto secretion of public schools. 38 checks and balances: a fundamental principal of American government guaranteed by the Constitution by each branch of government has some measure over government. 39. Citizens arrest: an arrest made by a privet citizen rather a police officer. 40. Department of Agricultural: a department of federal executive branch that provides services for farmers, including agricultural research soil conservation, and effort to regulate the farm economy. 42 VA: is a agency established by the us government to coordinate federal program and aimed at combating pollution and protecting the environment

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43. fellow traveler: one who supports the amies or philphies of a political group with joining it . the term was used disparagingly in the 1950 to describe people accused communist. 44. felony: a grave crime such as murder rape, burglary that is punishable by death, or imprisonment in a state of federal facility.

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Lecture notes 1.) Government and the states

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Us Government unit 1 study guide chapter 1 and 2

1. Anti- federalist: those persons who opposed the ratification of the

Constitution.

2. Boycott: Refusal to buy or sell certain products or services. 3. Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise: An agreement during the
Constitutional Convention protecting slave holders; denied Congress the power to tax the export of goods from any state and for twenty years , the power to act on the slave trade.

4. Connecticut Compromise: Agreement during the Constitutional

Convention that congress should be composed of a Senate, in which represented equally, and a house, in which representation would be based on a states population.

5. English Bill of Rights: Document written by parliament and agreed on

by William and Mary of England in 1689, designed to represent

6. Federalist: those persons who supported the ratification of the

Construction in 1787- 1788.

7. Magna Carta: Great Charter forced upon king John of England by his
barons in 1215; established that the power of the monarchy was not absolute and guaranteed trial by jury and due process of law to the nobility.

8. Separation of power: basic principles of American system of

government , that the executive, legislative , and judicial powers are divided among three independent and coequal branches of government.

9. Representative government: is a system of government in which

public policies are mad by officials selected by the voters and held accountable in periodic elections. 10. Virginia Plan: is a plan presented by delegates from Virginia at the Constitutional Convention ; called for a three- branch government with a bicameral legislature in which each states membership would be determined by it population or it financial support for the contrail government.

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Dressing a Rabbit Carcass

There are a variety of ways to dress, or clean out, a rabbits carcass. Depending on the final use of the meat and the pelt, you should research and use a method that works best for you.
If you want to preserve the coat to process the pelt, then the dressing process may take a longer time since you want to have as salvage as much of the coat as possible. There are faster methods that may be appropriate for industries that do not plan to use the rabbits coat. One particular method boasts to be the fastest method. Here are the step by step instructions on The Fastest Way to Dress a Rabbit Carcass , as well as a video

that will show you how to perform this method.

http://florida4h.org/projects/rabbits/MarketRabbits/ActivityMP_Slaughtering.html

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This Christmas break I got to have my meme and poppy come to my house we had ham , broccoli casserole yams, Watergate salad, rolls, broccoli salad, cranberry sauce, tea, pumpkin pie , cheese cake. I got habanera sauce, ghost Chile sauce habanera salsa, dill pickles, and okra. I got a twenty five dollar Amazon gift card, twenty five dollar star buck gift card, a twenty five dollar Buffalo Wild Wings gift card, I also got a new tablet, two Monsters energy drinks.

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College Essay Writing Assignment Scoring Rubric Organization: Essay is easy to read due to clear organization of subtopics 5 Organization is hard to follow 0 Method of organization is well-suited to topic 10 A better method of organization is necessary 5 Essay shows no method of organization 0 Content: Essay completely answers assignment question 10 Essay somewhat answers assignment question; some information is missing 5 Too much information distracts the focus of the paper 5 Essay does not answer assignment question 0 Examples in essay are ample support for thesis 10 Examples in essay are not enough support for thesis 5 Examples in essay do not support thesis at all 0 Examples are specific and concrete. 10 Examples are nonspecific and/or abstract. 5 Examples are vague or distracting 0 Interest level of essay is superior. 10 (Uses appropriate and interesting vocabulary and a variety of sentence structures.) Interest level of essay is above average. 7 Interest level of essay is average 5 Interest level of essay is below average. 0 Introduction and conclusion are interesting and balanced. 10 Introduction or conclusion is dull, or one is stronger than the other. 5 Both introduction and conclusion are dull or are both weak. 0 Style Essay Essay Essay and Mechanics: follows MLA 10 somewhat follows MLA style. 5 does not follow MLA style. 0

Essay consistently uses proper punctuation and grammar. 10 Essay contains fewer than 4 errors in punctuation and grammar. 5 Essay contains 4 or more errors in punctuation and grammar. 0 Essay exhibits correct spelling. 10 Fewer than 4 words are misspelled. 5 Four or more words are misspelled. 0 Essay is written in appropriate point of view. 5 Point of view is inappropriate for essay. 0

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When I entered in to middle school it was very interesting I was in the choir for two years the first year I was a soprano in a girls choir the next year I became a tenor then in was in a male choir my teachers name was Mrs. Susie Ribb I had a very hard time reading music. Then I took home living skill with Mrs. Went. I had a terrible time in pre algebra it was a living hell, I had a hard time comprehending all of the processes I would have to do to complete a problem. My favorite subject was still science because it was the easiest for me even in elementary school. I think they were a lot more strict in middle than in high school they gave me a lot of lunch detention for being myself made me feel like shit till I had to go home and then I got chewed out by my parents for when all the other children in the class acted up and then the sub sent everybody to the assistant principal to get discipline which was a big waste of time and effort. That substitute was a pain in the ass he had very little tolerance for anything he was a sub for Mrs. Ribb. Then the next day Mrs. Ribb asked what happened to the whole class and they said that there were some people talking will the substitute was talking and giving instructions and he deseeded the punish us all for what they did wrong. My middle school name was Lamar middle school.

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Raspberry and cherries jubilee trifle Veg

A gorgeous mashup of the Victorian classic cherries jubilee and the beloved trifle - a seasonal glory. Ingredients 10 boudoir (sponge) biscuits 2 x 250g/9oz punnets of cherries, stoned 5 tbsp cherry brandy or crme de cassis 2 x 125g raspberries, washed 4 meringue nests, crushed 1 litre/1 pint ready-made custard 400ml/13fl oz double cream, lightly whipped 110g/4oz dark chocolate, grated 55g/2oz toasted flaked almonds

Preparation method 1. Choose a large glass bowl. Break the boudoir biscuits into pieces and sprinkle at the bottom of the bowl. Pile the cherries on top and spoon over the cherry brandy. Sprinkle the meringue nests on top of the cherries and sprinkle the raspberries on top of that. Pour the custard over the whole lot and chill for 10 minutes.

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2. Spoon the whipped cream on top of the custard and sprinkle generously with the chocolate and then the flaked almonds. Chill for a short period of time before serving, but don t leave it too long.

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The Hottest Curry in the World The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes Amazon Price: $11.94 List Price: $19.95 660 Curries Amazon Price: $10.99 List Price: $23.95 5 Spices, 50 Dishes: Simple Indian Recipes Using Five Common Spices Amazon Price: $11.73 List Price: $19.95 From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes from the Indian Spice Trail Amazon Price: $18.66 List Price: $35.00 Curry is a well-known dish worldwide. It's particularly famous for the heat of the spices used in the curry dish. Jokes abound when someone eats a hot curry, such as telling people to keep a toilet paper roll in the freezer, or to do handstands in the shower. Some of the hottest curries are purported to leave you with a butt like a Japanese flag. Curry is usually a generic description used in European culture to describe a general variety of spiced dishes, best known in the South Asian cuisines, but especially Indian cuisine. Some distinctive spices used in many curry dishes include turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, chillies and peppers. Despite the blend of spices, it is usually the type of chillies used in preparing the dish that defines how hot the curry will be. The dish has become so popular in the UK as to often be described as a national dish. The specific curry is the Chicken Tikka Masala, which is often reported as the UK's favorite dish. But what is the hottest curry in the world?

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The Dorset Naga The hottest chillies in the world In order to discover the world's hottest curry, we first need to explore the world's hottest chili. In 1912 Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist, proposed the Scoville Scale to measure the heat of peppers. A "Scoville Unit" is a measure of the chemical capsaicin in the pepper, which is the culprit responsible for making chillies hot. Scoville's original test was simply a comparative taste test that is considered subjective and inaccurate by today's standards. A more scientifically proven method is used today, but the unit is still named after Wilbur Scoville. The hottest pepper on record is a moot point and people all over the world vie for the honor of growing the world's hottest chilli, but the Naga Jolokia, Dorset Naga, or Bhut Jolokia are currently at the top of the scale with claims of up to 1,000,000 Scoville units. By contrast, the more innocent Jalapeno only comes in at 2,500 to 5,000. India has even deployed the Bhut Jolokia to fight terrorism! The World's Hottest Curry Not surprisingly - due to the popularity of curry in that country - the competition for the "World's Hottest Curry" heats up in the UK. There are two major contenders. Executive chef Vivek Singh at The Cinnamon Club got hold of some of the Dorset Naga chillies to create the Bollywood Burner, a lamb-based dish with a fierce kick. But then the Rupali Restaurant offers their own "Curry Hell" dish as competition. It even has an endorsement by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey, who has claimed it as the hottest curry he's ever tried. Both curries are so hot that diners are asked to sign a disclaimer or acknowledge a warning confirming they are aware of the risks involved in eating such a hot curry. Rupali is so confident in their "Curry Hell" that they will give you the meal free if you finish it, accompanied by a certificate of achievement. Curry Hell Dealing with Chilli Burn

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Capsaicin - the chemical that gives chillies their heat - is stubborn and care should be taken when working with chillies. Preferably wear gloves and don't get it anywhere near your eyes or other sensitive areas. When eating chilli, water and/or beer doesn't help at all. You should follow the example of the nation that eats more chillies than most - India. In India most hot meals are accompanied with a "raita" - a natural yoghurt-based dish. Dairy products like milk and yoghurt alleviate the burn somewhat, but the most effective treatment is, of course, abstinence. Curry Mix Kitchens of India Curry Paste Variety Pack, 3.5 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) Amazon Price: $10.38 List Price: $10.80 Kitchens of India Paste for Butter Chicken Curry, 3.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) Amazon Price: $10.87 List Price: $10.80 McCormick Curry Powder, 16-Ounce Amazon Price: $10.93

6 Can (4oz. Each) of Thai Green Red Yellow Curry Pastes Set Amazon Price: $4.79 Marshalls Creek Spices Curry Powder Seasoning, Indian- 12 Ounce Amazon Price: $4.95 List Price: $11.98 Simply Organic Curry Powder Certified Organic, 3-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) Amazon Price: $14.64 List Price: $15.27 Hot Sauces

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Cajun Injector Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce Kit Amazon Price: $7.43 List Price: $13.90 Ass Basket, Ass Kickin' Hot Sauce Gift Basket Amazon Price: $39.99 List Price: $46.99 El Yucateco 4 Habanero Hot Sauces Gift Pack, 4 Items Amazon Price: $10.24 List Price: $8.95 Xtreme Heat Mini 4 Pack Amazon Price: $5.95 Hot Sauce!: Techniques for Making Signature Hot Sauces, with 32 Recipes to Get You Started; Includes 60 Recipes for Using Your Hot Sauces Amazon Price: $8.10 List Price: $14.95 Dave's Ghost Pepper Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce 5oz Amazon Price: $6.89

Chilli hot peppers : seeds, chillies and sauces Most people have heard of the Richter scale, which measures the intensity of earthquakes. But there was a scientist called Wilbur Scoville (1865-1942), who gave his name to the less well-known scale used for measuring the "heat" of chilli peppers and the products derived from them. This heat/spiciness in chilli peppers is produced by a chemical compound called capsaicin, which is found in nearly all types of chilli pepper except for sweet bell peppers, those big chunky green, yellow, orange or red peppers you can buy in any supermarket or greengrocer. The Scoville scale runs from zero (no heat at all - those sweet bell peppers) to 16,000,000 (16 million), which you'll be relieved to hear isn't found anywhere in nature but is the value given to pure capsaicin and its derivative dihydrocapsaicin.

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The Dorset Naga: it looks innocent, but... The hottest chilli pepper known to man is the Bhut Jolokia, which also goes under various other names including Naga Morich, Naga Jolokia, or the ghost chilli. This chilli comes from India/Bangladesh and is about 850,000 - 1,000,000 on the Scoville scale. That's seriously hot! To give you something to compare this against, the original Tabasco sauce is rated at about 2,500 - 5,000, jalapeo peppers are also about 2,500 - 5,000 (or 2,500 - 8,000 depending on which sources you read), and Scotch bonnet peppers are 100,000 - 325,000. Eating a Dorset Naga (don't try this one at home...) Not surprisingly, you won't find many people willing to cut the Bhut Jolokia up and toss the pieces in a salad, although it is used - sparingly - in some Indian foods such as fish curry. India's defence scientists have however found some non-culinary uses for it - for example, they're planning to use a powdered form of the Bhut Jolokia in hand grenades! Interestingly, Bhut Jolokia-type chillies don't just grow in the tropical climate of the Indian sub-continent. A couple called Joy and Michael Michaud, who own a market garden in the south-west of England, developed a variety called the Dorset Naga - with a similar Scoville rating to the Bhut Jolokia - which is grown in polytunnels to mimic the natural tropical habitat of the Indian Naga chillies.

20+ Bhut Jolokia / Naga Morich Seeds - Ghost Pepper Amazon Price: $0.16 Naga Jolokia (Dorset UK Variety) Chilli seeds Ghost Chilli. The Hottest Chilli pepper on the planet. Now you can grow your own. Pack of 10 Seeds. Ghost pepper. Amazon Price: $0.99 GHOST CHILE (WORLD'S HOTTEST CHILE), 1lb Bag, (Dried) Amazon Price: $44.35

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Dave's Gourmet 6 Pure Dried Chiles, 1.97-Ounces (Pack of 3) Amazon Price: $23.94

Dave's Original Insanity Hot Sauce - 5oz Amazon Price: $4.99 List Price: $9.99 Blairs Mega Death Amazon Price: $7.30 List Price: $12.95 Da'Bomb The Final Answer Hot Sauce, 2-Ounce Glass Bottle Amazon Price: $26.99 List Price: $30.02

You can buy various chilli-based products online. If you're a keen gardener and want to try something different, it's actually possible to buy Bhut Jolokia seeds and grow the world's hottest chilli pepper yourself! Or if you don't want to get your hands dirty, you can also buy a one pound bag of dried ghost chillies or even a selection of half a dozen different dried chillies in one handy dispenser. If you'd rather use a chilli sauce than actual chillies, there are plenty available on the market. There is a certain level of culinary machismo in the names of the hottest ones, e.g. Dave's Insanity Sauce (180,000 Scoville units) and Blair's Ultra Death Sauce (complete with skull keychain and measuring in at 550,000 Scoville units). If those two examples aren't hot enough for you, then there's always DaBomb The Final Answer Hot Sauce which is an incredible 1.5 million on the Scoville scale. As you might imagine, this is NOT for direct consumption, and is meant only as a food additive. I repeat, DO NOT eat this straight out of the jar! In fact, none of the three sauces I've mentioned in this paragraph should be eaten neat. And if you're growing hot chilli peppers from seed or buying dried chillies, use with caution and store/place them in a location where children and pets can't get at them. Having said that, chillies and their seeds/sauces are a great gift idea for the hot & spicy-lovin' person in your life! Empress Felicity April 2010 What is capsaicin? Capsaicin is the main chemical that makes chili peppers hot. Capsaicin is an animal repellent that is also used against insects and mites. Capsaicin was first registered for use in the United States in 1962. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) considers it to be a biochemical pesticide because it is a naturally occurring substance. What are some products that contain capsaicin?

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Products containing capsaicin can be aerosols, liquids, or granular formulations. There are several dozen products containing capsaicin on the market in the United States. Many of these products are animal repellents. Always follow label instructions and take steps to avoid exposure. Always follow label instructions and take steps to avoid exposure. If any exposures occur, be sure to follow the First Aid instructions on the product label carefully. For additional treatment advice, contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If you wish to report a pesticide problem, please call 1-800-858-7378.

How does capsaicin work? Capsaicin is very irritating to the skin and eyes, and it causes swelling in lung tissue. It can also irritate the mucous membranes in the mouth. In insects and mites, it appears to damage membranes in cells and disrupt the nervous system. How might I be exposed to capsaicin? Products containing capsaicin are used to deter bears and dogs. They may also be used as repellents against wildlife or pets in backyards and gardens. Other products can be used in nurseries or in agriculture. You may be exposed if you are applying capsaicin and you breathe it in or get it on your skin. You may also be exposed if you eat or smoke after using a product that contains capsaicin without first washing your hands. You also may be exposed if you touch plants that are still wet with spray. You can limit your exposure by staying away from plants that have been sprayed with capsaicin until they are dry. You can also limit exposure by following all label instructions carefully. What are some symptoms from a brief exposure to capsaicin? Capsaicin is used in food in many parts of the world including the United States, in the form of hot chili peppers. Although it is often used in cooking, eating too much capsaicin can lead to irritation of the mouth, stomach, and intestines. People may develop vomiting and diarrhea. Inhaling sprays containing capsaicin can cause coughing, difficulty breathing,

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production of tears, nausea, nasal irritation, and temporary blindness. Capsaicin can cause severe eye irritation and is also irritating to the skin. In animals, capsaicin causes coughing, temporary blindness, and prevents the vocal cords from working for a short time.Pets may be exposed to capsaicin if they are sprayed with an animal repellent, if they eat plants treated with a repellent, or if they walk on surfaces that have just been sprayed and are still wet. What happens to capsaicin when it enters the body? Humans do not absorb capsaicin through their skin. In animals, researchers have shown that capsaicin is absorbed by the stomach. Capsaicin moves throughout the body with the greatest amounts in the brain and spinal cord. The liver breaks down capsaicin. In one study, researchers could not find any residues of capsaicin 17 hours after injecting rats with it. Is capsaicin likely to contribute to the development of cancer? Whether capsaicin causes cancer in animals is uncertain. The U.S EPA has not published a cancer rating for capsaicin. One study found that people eating 90-250 milligrams of Jalapeo peppers were more likely to develop gastric cancer than people eating less than 30 milligrams of Jalapeo peppers a day. Another study found that pure capsaicin seemed to stop human prostate cancer cells from increasing in number. Has anyone studied non-cancer effects from long-term exposure to capsaicin? Scientists studied developmental and reproductive effects of capsaicin in rabbits and rats. The bones in the paws of baby rats did not develop normally when their pregnant mothers were fed capsaicin at doses that made the mothers sick. Baby rabbits were not affected even when their mothers ate enough capsaicin to be sick. There was no information about reproductive or developmental effects of capsaicin in people. Exposure to capsaicin causes increased airway resistance. People who suffer from asthma or other respiratory diseases may be more sensitive to capsaicin.

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Are children more sensitive to capsaicin than adults? While children may be especially sensitive to pesticides compared to adults, there are currently no data to conclude that children have increased sensitivity specifically to capsaicin. What happens to capsaicin in the environment? Capsaicin should not be very mobile in soil based on its chemical properties. It is also not expected to turn into a vapor. Bacteria in the soil break down capsaicin. Capsaicin is not expected to get into groundwater although it may leach from soil in some cases. Half of the capsaicin applied to soil broke down in 2 to 8 days.

Can capsaicin affect birds, fish, or other wildlife? Most wildlife will avoid capsaicin because it has such a strong odor and taste. However, birds cannot taste capsaicin and will not be repelled by it. Capsaicin is toxic to bees and other beneficial insects. Researchers believe that capsaicin and similar compounds protect the seeds inside the peppers from fungus. Where can I get more information? For more detailed information see the Capsaicin Technical Fact Sheet or call the National Pesticide Information Center, Monday - Friday, between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM Pacific Time (10:30 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time) at 1-800-858-7378 or visit us on the web at http://npic.orst.edu. NPIC provides objective, science-based answers to questions about pesticides. Date Reviewed: March 2009

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NPIC fact sheets are designed to answer questions that are commonly asked by the general public about pesticides that are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). This document is intended to be educational in nature and helpful to consumers for making decisions about pesticide use. Related Topics: PDF Version Technical Fact Sheet Capsaicin Overview

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NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (cooperative agreement #X8-83458501). The information in this publication does not in any way replace or supersede the restrictions, precautions, directions, or other information on the pesticide label or any other regulatory requirements, nor does it necessarily reflect the position of the U.S. EPA. n a contest that matches humans against some of the world's hottest chili peppers, no one wins. Last week, a restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, held a competition to eat the extra-hot Kismot Killer curry. Some of the competitive eaters were left writhing on the floor in agony, vomiting and fainting. According to reports, two British Red Cross workers were overseeing the event at the Kismot Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, but became overwhelmed by the number of casualties and ambulances were called. Half of the 20 people who took part in the challenge dropped out after witnessing the first diners vomiting, collapsing, sweating and panting. So what exactly are the health impacts of eating really hot chili peppers ? Can eating too much of the spicy stuff kill you? To answer this question, Life's Little Mysteries turned to one of the experts: Paul Bosland, professor of horticulture at New Mexico State University and director of the Chile Pepper Institute, who was responsible for finding the world's hottest chili pepper, the Bhut Jolokia. Bosland says that chili peppers (or as some call them, chile peppers) can indeed cause death but most people's bodies would falter long before they reached that point. "Theoretically, one could eat enough really hot chiles to kill you," he says. "A research study in 1980 calculated that three pounds of extreme chilies in powder form of something like the Bhut Jolokia eaten all at once could kill a 150-pound person."

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This scenario wouldn't likely have a chance to play out. "However, one's body would react sooner and not allow it to happen," Bosland said. "One would have to eat it all in one sitting," he says. Taken over the course of a year, those three pounds of chilies wouldn't be harmful. Chili peppers cause the eater's insides to rev up, which can come with some problems. They activate sympathetic nervous system which helps control most of the body's internal organs to expend more energy, so the body burns more calories when the same food is eaten with chili peppers. "Eating chili is associated with increases in metabolic rate and thermogenesis," says John Prescott, a professor at Sussex University and editor of the journal Food Quality and Preference. "Capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili, does cause tissue inflammation so the mucosa of the stomach or intestines might be damaged by a sufficiently large dose." Tissue inflammation could explain why the contestants in the Killer Curry contest said they felt like chainsaws were ripping through their insides. Too much of the spicy stuff can also give you a good case of heartburn. When it comes to spicy, enough of the hot stuff can cause damage so eat carefully out there! The Hot New Way To Destroy Fat Cells

By Cassandra Forsythe-Pribanic, PhD, RD

Weve all seen them: those novelty condiment stores, usually in the Southwest part of the US, that carry every hot and spicy seasoning created. From Mad Dog Firey Sauce to Holy Jolika Hot Red Pepper Sauce, you just know your taste buds are going to cry in pain. Nevertheless, for some (insane) reason, you still add a drop or two to your food. Its like riding a roller coaster; you experience an extreme, heart-pounding, thrill of hurdling your body through the air without actually causing any permanent harm (other than a near heart attack). With these hot red pepper sauces, youve created a feeling of danger within your senses that sends your heart racing and your sweat glands pouring. And, at the same time if you didnt know it already -youve adding one more arsenal to your fat loss battle. What could be better?

Hot Red Peppers: The Weight Loss Weapon of Choice

I know what you must be thinking: Of course hot peppers can help me lose weight, when I put them in my food I can barely eat one bite! Not being able to eat food equals weight loss. Duh!

Well, this may be true, but who wants to starve themselves to fit into their favorite pair of jeans? And, what if I told you that you dont even have to put hot peppers in your food for them help you lose a pant size?

Thats right, much of the scientific research performed with red hot peppers is done in an

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encapsulated form, and is found to be more effective than when its placed in food. Yes, there are studies with capsaicin (the active ingredient in hot red pepper) added to food, but it comes with compliance limitations people cant eat it on a regular basis because its too hot. Also, its suggested that the effects of capsaicin accumulate over time to produce greater results. Research subjects who take extracts of this fiery fat burner in a capsule form show more benefits for energy expenditure and weight loss than those who take it in a meal (Yoshioka M et al, 2004).

But, this all comes within the context of a healthy eating pattern; you cant binge and purge, or add hot red pepper capsules to a diet of coffee and donuts and expect it to make a difference. You also have to exercise. No dietary supplement will ever cause the weight to melt off you if you dont put in some additional physical work. It doesnt matter if its training for your local 5K run or if its kicking your own butt in bootcamp class, you still need to make an effort to lose unsightly body fat.

What is Capsaicin?

Capsaicin is the major heat-producing component in hot red peppers. These peppers come from plants belonging to the genus Capsicum, which include sweet bell peppers (red, yellow and green), and hot chili peppers (ancho, banana, habanero, jalepeno, etc). Obviously hot peppers contain more capsaicin than sweet bell peppers, and in fact, sweet bell peppers dont contain any capsaicin at all due to a recessive gene that eliminates its production.

The amount of capsaicin, or spicy heat, delivered in a pepper is rated within a unit of measure called the Scoville scale. The number of Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in this scale tells you how much capsaicin is present. Below is a chart showing you Scoville ratings of different peppers with pure capsaicin (also spelled capsaician) having the highest ranking and bell peppers having the least.

Capsaicin is found within the fleshy parts of peppers that holds the seeds, mainly the pepper membranes. In fact, the seeds themselves do not produce any capsaicin, although the highest concentration of capsaicin can be found in the white pith around the seeds

How Does Capsaicin Help You Get Rid of Body Fat?

There are three main mechanisms by which capsaicin can help you fight the battle of the bulge:

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Increases energy expenditure Deters fat cell growth Reduces food intake

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Enhanced Energy Output

Through activation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), capsaicin increases catecholamine secretion from the adrenal medulla, which stimulates beta-1-adrenergic receptors in the body (Diepvens K 2007). These receptors increase activity of muscular tissues responsible for increasing heart rate, contracting blood vessels and dilating airway passages the Flight or Fight syndrome. All of these actions increase your total energy output and burns extra calories. And, in support, both human and animal studies have shown that the increased thermogenesis (calorie-burning) from capsaicin is abolished when beta-adrenergic blockers, such as propanolol, are administered.

Another route for amplified thermogenesis from capsaicin is both up- and down-regulation of uncoupling proteins (UCP) in the body (Faraut B et al, 2007, Masuda Y et al, 2003). The uncoupling proteins 1, 2 and 3 (UCP1, UCP2, and UCP3) are negative ion carrier-proteins located in the inner membrane of mitochondria (the power house of your cells). These proteins are greatly responsible for increased energy expenditure via cellular energy wastage (losing energy instead of storing it). Animal and cellular research has shown that various capsaicin dosages can stimulate these UCPs and cause enhanced calorie-burning.

In recognition of these cellular and animal studies, human studies with capsaicin have also shown improved energy output following hot red pepper intake. Japanese researchers showed that when 10 g of powdered hot pepper (containing capsaicin) was added to either a high fat or high carbohydrate mixed meal, diet-induced thermogenesis (energy expenditure from eating a meal) was significantly increased for up to 3 hours following the meal (Yoshioka M et al, 1998).

Other Japanese researchers showed 3 mg of hot red pepper increased energy expenditure in lean, healthy women by 10% for 30 minutes (Matsumoto T et al, 2000), while Lim et al, 1997

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showed an energy expenditure increase of 25% in healthy lean young mean also for 30 minutes following 10 g of hot red pepper intake.

Fat Cell Fighter

Capsaicin from hot red peppers has been shown to actually change how fat cells function. Instead of growing larger and larger like they usually do, capsaicin can help shrink fat cells by making them more metabolically active.

Recently reported in the 2010 Journal of Proteome Research (Joo JI et al, 2010), using a novel research tool called proteomic analysis, Korean scientists demonstrated that capsaicin changed the activity of proteins found within white adipose tissue (WAT) aka, unsightly body fat of rats and made these proteins act more like those found in brown adipose tissue (BAT). BAT is the type of fat tissue only found in infants and hibernating bears that produces and expends energy rather than stores it. These scientists suggest that capsaicin can remodel WAT into mitochondrial-rich cells, with their high capacity for fatty acid oxidation, and reduce our over-abundance of human obesity. Although this research was done in animals, it explains many of the fat-fighting effects attributed to hot pepper consumption. Also reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (Chin-Lin Hsu et al, 2007), Taiwanese researchers found that when capsaicin was applied to immature adipocytes (fat cells), it both inhibited adipogenesis (fat cell growth) and differentiation (change into mature fat cells). Thus, the cells did not increase in size or turn into full-grown fat cells.

Then, in humans, people given a supplement containing 0.4 mg capsaicin and 625 mg green tea extract for two weeks showed a drop in body fat compared to their starting values. The effects were more prominent in those with higher body fat levels, but were consistently decreased in each person (Tsi D et al, 2003).

Reduced Food Consumption

Yes, adding hot red pepper extract to food could make you eat less because your tongue feels like its on fire, but in the research setting, human investigations have shown diminished food intake following hot pepper supplementation.

Researchers from the Netherlands took healthy men and women and gave them a supplement containing 0.9 g hot red pepper (0.25% capsaicin; 80, 000 Scoville heat units) with tomato juice 30 minutes before they consumed four daily meals. After taking the capsules, total energy intake and fat intake was significantly decreased, while satiety was significantly increased, in both men and women (Westerterp-Plantenga MS et al , 2005). Thus, even in the short term, capsaicin can help decrease the amount of food youd normally eat. In a similar study, researchers in Quebec (Yoshioka M et al, 2004) also gave healthy, fit, men and women capsules containing 0.9 g of hot red pepper (0.3% capsaicin/ 55 000 Scoville Heat Units) 10 minutes before they were presented with a buffet of food that they were told

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to eat until they were full. This was compared to adding hot red pepper extract to a soup before hitting the buffet. All subjects were required to finish eating within 30 minutes. After analysis, the researchers found that food intake was decreased by an average of 8.5% compared to several different placebo and lower dose conditions mostly from a significant decrease in fat intake (<13.3%).

These scientists found that that mechanism by which capsaicin reduced food intake occurred after it had passed through the mouth (thus, your tongue doesnt have to suffer), and involves activation of the SNS: heart rate variability was significantly increased with the capsules compared to no capsules and to a soup that the subjects considered to be too spicy due to the addition of hot red pepper (i.e., an intolerably spicy meal actually desensitizes neurons and has no effect on food intake). Therefore, to get maximal benefits from capsaicin in your quest to eat less food and control your body weight, you dont have to experience fiery feelings within your mouth, or ruin a good, healthy meal.

One of the mechanisms for improved satiety with capsaicin intake is changes in gut hormones responsible for stimulating hunger. The same researchers from the Netherlands (Smeets AJ & Westerterp-Plantenga MS, 2009) found that a meal containing capsaicin increased the hormone GLP-1,which stimulates satiety, and lowered ghrelin, which also tells the brain youre full.

Capsaicin: Your Fat Loss Tool of Choice

As youve now learned by several different scientific sources, capsaicin can assist you in fighting body fat and changing your body for the better. By increasing energy expenditure, interfering with fat cell growth and helping you eat less, the active component of hot red peppers, capsaicin, can help you shed unwanted pounds and reach your body composition goals. And the best part? You dont have to overheat a great meal to get the effects! Instead, you can take this pungent powerhouse in capsule form to get all the great bodybeautifying benefits. But, if you still enjoy the taste of Franks Red Hot Sauce or Death Valley Drops, go ahead and indulge if anything, itll help you eat even less, but will still let you experience the thrill of near-death encounters.

Very Important: There is one form of Capsaicin that is head and shoulders above the rest. Read this before you take any other form of Capsaicin to learn why.

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Joo JI et al. Proteomic analysis for antiobesity potential of capsaicin on white adipose tissue in rats fed with a high fat diet. J Proteome Res. 2010 Jun 4;9(6):2977-87. Lim K et al. Dietary red pepper ingestion increases carbohydrate oxidation at rest and during exercise in runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1997 Mar;29(3):355-61. Yoshioka M et al. Combined effects of red pepper and caffeine consumption on 24 h energy balance in subjects given free access to foods. Br J Nutr. 2001 Feb;85(2):203-11. Yoshioka M et al. Maximum tolerable dose of red pepper decreases fat intake independently of spicy sensation in the mouth. British Journal of Nutrition , Volume 91 , Issue 06 , Jun 2004 , pp 991-995 Tsi D et al. Clinical study on the combined effect of capsaicin, green tea extract and essence of chicken on body fat content in human subjects. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 49: 437441, 2003 Faraut B et al. Downregulation of uncoupling protein-3 in vivo is linked to changes in muscle mitochondrial energy metabolism as a result of capsiate administration. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2007; 292: E1474E1482. Snitker S et al. Effects of novel capsinoid treatment on fatness and energy metabolism in humans: possible pharmacogenetic implications. Am J Clin Nutr 2009; 89: 4550. Masuda Y et al. Upregulation of uncoupling proteins by oral administration of capsiate, a nonpungent capsaicin analog. J Appl Physiol 2003; 95: 24082415. Lejeune MP, Kovacs EM, Westerterp-Plantenga MS. Effect of capsaicin on substrate oxidation and weight maintenance after modest body-weight loss in human subjects. Br J Nutr 2003; 90: 651659. Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Smeets A, Lejeune MP. Sensory and gastrointestinal satiety effects of capsaicin on food intake. Int J Obes (2005) 2005; 29: 682688. Ohnuki et al. CH-19 sweet, a non-pungent cultivar of red pepper, increased body temperature and oxygen consumption in humans. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2001; 65: 20332036. Smeets AJ, Westerterp-Plantenga MS. The acute effects of a lunch containing capsaicin on energy and substrate utilisation, hormones, and satiety. Eur J Nutr 2009; 48: 229234. Yoshioka, M et al. Effects of red pepper on appetite and energy intake. Br. J. Nutr. 1999, 82, 115123. Dulloo AG. Spicing fat for combustion. Br J Nutr. 1998 Dec;80(6):493-4. Yoshioka M et al. Effects of red pepper added to high-fat and high-carbohydrate meals on

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energy metabolism and substrate utilization in Japanese women. British Journal of Nutrition, Volume 80, Issue 06, December 1998, pp 503-510 Chin-Lin Hsu and Gow-Chin Yen, J. Effects of Capsaicin on Induction of Apoptosis and Inhibition of Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Cells. Agric. Food Chem., 2007, 55 (5), pp 17301736 Diepvens K et al. Obesity and thermogenesis related to the consumption of caffeine, ephedrine, capsaicin, and green tea. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 292: R77-R85, 2007 Matsumoto T et al. Effects of capsaicin-containing yellow curry sauce on sympathetic nervous system activity and diet-induced thermogenesis in lean and obese young women. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2000 Dec;46(6):309-15.

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The ingredients for the tong baechu kimchi were laid out neatly for us. The recipe is a three step process. First, the cabbage needs to soaked and salted. Second, the marinade has to be prepared. Lastly, the cabbage is combined with the marinade and left to ferment for three weeks. For Napa cabbage 2 heads Napa cabbage 2 cups sea salt 8 cups water For kimchi marinade 1 cup sweet rice powder 5 cups water 1 cup coarse Taeyangcho red chili pepper powder 5 ounces garlic 10 ounces Asian pear, peeled and quartered 9 ounces onions, peeled and quartered 1 ounce ginger, peeled 4 ounces Fresno chilies 2 pounds radish, julienned 4 ounces minari 4 ounces red mustard greens 4 ounces Korean chives 4 ounces green onions 1/4 cup Korean anchovy fish sauce 3/4 cup Korean salted shrimp sauce 4 ounces fresh shrimp, chopped 4 ounces Korean salted shrimp

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Prepare Napa cabbageTrim the cabbage by removing any brown leaves on the outer layers. Slice the center of the cabbages stem 2 inches deep. Using your thumbs and hands, pull the cabbage into two sections through the slit. Repeat for the remaining cabbage.

Soak the cabbage sections in salted water (8 cups water to 1 cup sea salt) for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the cabbage from the salt water and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of salt between each of the cabbage leaves.

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Return the cabbage to the salted water with the cut side facing up. Rotate the cabbage every two hours, bringing the cabbage on the bottom of the container to the top and vice versa. After 5-6 hours, the texture of the cabbage will be properly rubbery. Wash the cabbage thoroughly and gently. Drain the cabbage in a colander, squeezing as much water from the leaves as possible. Set aside.

Prepare kimchi marinadeCombine the water with the sweet rice powder and whisk until smooth. Heat the water and rice powder mixture on the stove on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. When bubbles start to form, reduce the heat and continue to stir. Once the mixture thickens and becomes translucent (approximately 10 minutes), take it off the heat. Cool the mixture completely. Once the rice powder mixture has cooled completely, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the red chili pepper powder to the rice powder mixture and combine well.

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Place the onions, pear, garlic, ginger, and Fresno chilies in a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Set aside.

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Add the pureed chili mixture, along with the radish, minari, red mustard greens, chives, and green onions to the rice powder mixture. Combine the mixture thoroughly, making sure that the greens are incorporated completely.

Lastly, add in the anchovy fish sauce, salted shrimp sauce, and fresh and salted shrimp. Once again, combine the mixture very well. If mixing with your hands, be sure to wear rubber gloves to avoid chili burn.

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Prepare the kimchiTake the cabbage and stuff the marinade mixture between the leaves, working from outside in, starting with the largest leaf to the smallest. Do not overstuff, but make sure the marinade mixture adequately fills the leaves. When entire cabbage is stuffed, take one of the larger leaves and wrap it tightly around the rest of the cabbage. Divide the cabbage among jars, pressing down firmly to remove any air bubbles. Only fill the jar 80 percent full because the kimchi will expand as it ferments. Keep the jar tightly sealed and refrigerated for at least 20 days. [For Printable Recipe Click Here]

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As a reward for all of our hard work, we were treated to beautiful plates of bo saam that included a fresh oyster, tiny salted shrimps, fermented chili paste, slices of pork shoulder, radish kimchi, wilted Napa cabbage, and sesame leaves. The Chef also made a special batch of white kimchi and persimmon kimchi to complement the bo saam. Soon after, we departed into the night with our breaths reeking of garlic and generous jars of freshly made kimchi destined for our refrigerators.

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Fiery Chicken Vindaloo Recipe Can You Eat It? by David Madras not hot enough for you? Then why not try this fiery Chicken Vindaloo Recipe? Chicken Vindaloo Recipe This recipe happens to be my favorite from scratch Chicken Vindaloo Recipe that I stumbled upon in an old recipe book that was loaned to my wife by a friend some time ago. In fact I cannot remember whose (if anyone in particular) this recipe started life as, but over time, Ive fiddled and changed a few ingredients and quantities and come up with what I think is the hottest and best Chicken Vindaloo Recipe.

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Fiery Vindaloo Chicken Vindaloo Origins The Vindaloo itself, originated in the Indian region of Goa and it is derived from a Portuguese dish known as Vinha De Alhos which translates as wine and garlic. The Portuguese dish was effectively a wine and garlic based stew which was typically made with Pork and served around Christmas time. However, after the dish was introduced to India, it changed rapidly to what we now know as the Vindaloo with the introduction of chillies and different Goan spices. A Chicken Vindaloo isnt generally that popular in India, other than in Goa, but the dish has become very popular here in the UK, the Middle East, the US and Canada and also Australia and New Zealand, where it is pretty much universally included on Indian restaurant and take away menus. It also seems to taste much nicer if eaten a day or two after preparation as this allows more time for the flavours to be absorbed by the meat and although some of the flavours and spices can be used in different quantities to vary the dish according to taste, one thing to remember is not to reduce or change the amount of vinegar as a Vindaloo get its excellent flavour only as a result of the vinegar in the recipe. Typically the Goans use pork with a traditional Vindaloo, but it can be prepared with beef, chicken, seafood and also vegetables such as potatoes, peas and other root vegetables etc. Here Ive decided to use chicken. Chicken Vindaloo Ingredients: Vindaloo Paste 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 or 2 tsp Garam Masala 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (you can add more cinnamon, but if can be over-powering, so be careful!) 2 tsp mustard powder

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1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2cm cube of peeled ginger 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar

Vindaloo Base 150ml vegetable oil 4-8 garlic cloves, crushed or blended 3 red onions, sliced finely or preferably blended

Other Ingredients 4+ red chillies, chopped finely. This is what gives the heat, so you can use less if you like and also de-seed before chopping if you want to make a milder vindaloo (but why?) 4 skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces 500g good quality chopped tomatoes or chopped tinned tomatoes 1-2 tbsp of tomato pure to taste 1-4 tsp Hot Chilli Powder to taste This is optional and if you do want to make it hotter, Id suggest adding a bit at a time Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken Vindaloo Recipe The Method

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Chicken Vindaloo Preperation 1. Grate or slice the ginger finely and add the cumin, cinnamon, mustard, coriander turmeric, garam masala and cayenne pepper into a bowl and add the vinegar and sugar and mix thoroughly. 2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the garlic and the onion and cook over a medium heat until they have softened for approx 5-7 mins, but take care not to let them burn or brown too much. 3. Once the onion and garlic have softened, add the chicken pieces and cook for approx 2-3 minutes until the chicken starts to colour. 4. Now add the chillies, tomatoes, tomato pure, and begin to stir in the pre-prepared Vindaloo paste. 5. Add salt and pepper to taste, and bring to the boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer whilst stirring occasionally for approx 1 hour. during this period, its important not to let the chicken vindaloo dry out, so add a 1/2 cup of water as necessary. If you do want to make it hotter than the recipe, then during the simmering time is the right time to gradually add the chilli powder to taste. If you wanted to be traditional, you would ideally serve this Chicken Vindaloo with pilau rice, chapattis, or Naan bread I especially like some of the Garlic and Coriander Naans that are available from most supermarkets, although if you were a bit more adventurous, you could try to make your own. If youve tried my Chicken Vindaloo Recipe, Id be glad to hear your feedback or even your own changes or ideas to make my recipe better! Rate My Chicken Vindaloo Recipe Please only rate the recipe if youve taken the time to make it:

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(258 votes, average: 3.84 out of 5)

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About David { 92 comments read them below or add one }

aprilMay 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm when using tinned tomatos, do i have to drain or can i use the juice as well? Reply

DavidMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 pm Hi April I use the juice, although I dont make it clear in the recipe the tinned tomatoes need to be chopped anyway. Reply

StickyJuly 7, 2011 at 1:49 am Can I makes this with less vinegar? How much will the taste change? Reply

BobSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:08 am Use red wine instead of the vinegar. Better taste and more body.

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timMay 19, 2011 at 10:48 am Hi, Cannot find a mention of when or how you use the cube of ginger. I would assume that you would grate it and use as part of the paste? Sounds like an excellent recipe for one of my favorite dishes Ill give it a go this weekend. Thanks Tim Reply

DavidMay 20, 2011 at 9:15 am Hi Tim My apologies and well spotted. You do indeed grate it/chop it finely and add to the paste. Ive amended the recipe. Many thanks and let me know how you get on. Reply

JamesJuly 7, 2011 at 12:53 am Someone who understands the need for hot spicy vindaloo! Thanks for posting and I might try this tonight Reply

JazlynJuly 8, 2011 at 8:37 am Haha. I loved this recipe it really woke me up today when I made it! Reply

ClintonJune 7, 2011 at 10:52 am

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hi, my vindaloo tastes very vinegary. ive used normal and white wine vinegar. Reply

DavidJune 11, 2011 at 8:27 pm Hi Clinton Id stick to using white wine vinegar as this is much less vinegary than normal vinegar. If you still think its a bit too sharp, then try using less or adding a bit more sugar and you could try making the paste with less vinegar and then adding extra later in the cooking process. Reply

Dan M ToombsJune 20, 2011 at 1:49 pm Hi David I came across your site at Ezinearticles. Im currently just over four months into a year of eating and cooking nothing but Indian food so I decided to give your recipe a try. I used pork instead of chicken which I marinaded in the sauce overnight before cooking. I also roasted the spices whole in a dry frying pan until they smoked and made them into a fine powder with a spice grinder. Your recipe was excellent. Its great to find someone els who loves cooking curry! Dan Toombs The Curry Guy Reply

BusinessAugust 21, 2011 at 10:07 am Authentic Indian Vindaloo is not even close to the anglicized version that most restaurants serve. Its a dry pork dish I remember my grandmother making the authentic Indo-Portuguese vindaloo for special ocassions. Reply

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lukas bukasSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:54 pm Whatever trevor! Just about to make this looks amazing. Except where are the potatoes? (aloo?) Reply

DavidSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:25 am Howdy Lukas Bukas Thats the Vindaloo trap A Vindaloo shouldnt have potato in it, because the word Vindaloo comes from the Portuguese stew Vinha De Alhos which means Wine and garlic. After it was introduced to Goa, the dish then mutated over time into what we know today Reply

BobAugust 23, 2011 at 6:32 pm Tip. cook out the spices with the grated ginger for 2 mins in a pre heated DRY pan shake it, dont burn them! -deglaze the pan with the vinegar and a dash of red wine to drive off the sharp vapours for 20 seconds then mix the paste Reply

DavidSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:34 am Best Vindaloo I have ever made and I have made plenty of good ones. Used Pork Loinsteaks for a change, very nice.Before I start cooking I get out everything I need and was left with Turmeric and Garam Masala so added them to the Vindaloo paste. If you only get ingredients out as the recipe requires you would not notice the ommission, need to amend the recipe. Reply

DavidSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm Eeek! Many thanks David for pointing that out, will remedy ASAP

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tezSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:59 am Hi, how many does htis feed? and where is a good place to buy all the spices for this, online? Reply

BobSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:11 am Try Penzeys. If you do not have a store in your area they have a website. Reply

JamesSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:44 pm Boy this was really really hot. I liked it thought but think I might not add as much chilli next time Reply

JimOctober 7, 2011 at 1:46 am Just cooked this and it tastes top banana! I made up the paste last night and let it mature overnight, I have to say I was a touch concerned about the vinegary smell however I added it to the meat just before the tomatos to let it cook off a touch and it seems to have worked. Thank you David. Jim Reply

DeborahOctober 13, 2011 at 2:37 pm Hi Sounds like a great recipe! I will replace the white wine vinegar with lime juice though. Reply

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AlyshaOctober 30, 2011 at 10:35 pm I made this tonight for my husband and I and we really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting it! My changes due to necessity and/or preference: Used 1/2 finely chopped onion and added two Tablespoons of onion powder to the paste. Added an additional 1/2 tsp of sugar to the paste. Didnt have spicy chilli powder, so I used regular chilli powder and added (a lot of) cayenne powder. Lastly, I used a small amount of chicken bouillon to en-richen the flavour. Very lovely! ( Next time Ill use seven peppersfive wasnt quite enough. We must like it FIERY!) Thanks again very much. Reply

PaulNovember 25, 2011 at 7:24 pm Hands down THE BEST VINDALOO I have ever eaten!!! This was my first crack at making a vindaloo and to be honest I was going to make the Madras to appease the wife but i couldnt find curry leaves in the supermarket and not wanting to try a substitute, decided to go with the vindaloo. I have eaten many a vindaloo but never tried cooking one before and I will be having this tasty bitch at least once a week forever!! It is so easy to make. The only thing I found is I added more water than stated as it was simmering, BUT, I did simmer in a wok with no lid and I like It pre-tty, per-tty saucy!! Thanks for sharing and to anyone thinking about making this, get it in your mouth! I only added 2 tea spoons of hot chilli powder as it was or a few people but if it was for me and the lads it would be the full four, but 2 still makes it about as hot as a madras, maybe hotter! I would go as far to say this is possibly the tastiest curry that has ever slipped thru my lips!! Reply

PaulNovember 25, 2011 at 7:32 pm I should also add that I did not use 150ml of vegetable oil, I used just enough Olive Oil to brown the onions and garlic and added a little more as required to colour the chicken!!

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PaulDecember 12, 2011 at 5:25 pm I also only used 3 teaspoons of white wine vinegar instead of 3 table spoons! Reply

BrandonDecember 15, 2011 at 4:37 pm How may portions (1 to 1/2 cups each) would this make? Reply

DavidJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:44 am Usually 4 portions, but that depends on the size Reply

KenDecember 19, 2011 at 12:27 pm Awsome Vindaloo, I print this recipe off and give it to anyone who wants to make a curry, Ive made no changes it is perfect for me. Reply

CraigDecember 19, 2011 at 12:33 pm Hi, I made this the other day, and found that the initial taste was very tomatoey, which when bought from a restaurant it tends not to be. Not sure if I did something wrong, or restaurants do something different? Craig. Reply

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DavidJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:49 am Depends on your tastes. Try adding less tomato and substituting with water, but be careful not to remove to much flavour. It also depends on the type of tomato you use, so try using a passata or a different brand of tinned chopped tomatoes. Reply

daveDecember 19, 2011 at 9:37 pm three things spring to mind here, one, i,ve never in my life given a review, two i,ve been eating curry for 30 years or more, and three this recipee is the most amazing curry i,ve ever made, in fact i,d go as far as to say if i,d been given this in a restaurant i,d be going back next week for more! fantastic!!! Reply

DavidJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:49 am Cheers Dave Reply

PeterJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:28 pm I didnt have any ginger, Garam Masala or fresh chillies so added extra chilli powder and cayenne pepper tastes great so far! its now simmering and smells fantastic! i would usually let it simmer for longer than an hour though? does that matter? Reply

JoeJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:35 pm Made this tonight. Very tasty. Usually make your Madras so erred on the cautious side with this. Stuck to 4 chillies and just 1 tsp of hot chilli powder, it was still hot but will go even hotter next time! Reply

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AmyJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:10 pm Does anyone know where I can get the ginger, or is ground ginger just as good? Really want to make this! Reply

DavidJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:55 am Most UK supermarkets stock ginger nowadays Reply

MartinJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:50 am I made this a few weeks ago, sticking to the recipeit was fantastic, thank you!!! I am just wondering if I can get away with a bit less oil? Is there a reason for so much? Reply

DavidJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:57 am Hi Martin You could try making it with less and let us know how you got on Reply

AmyJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:51 pm I could only get ground ginger herb/spice from asda. Hope thats just as good, making it tonight! Reply

AmyJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:14 pm

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Just made it, not 100% sure I like it. Next time I might try it with 2 onions and less oil as there was too much for me. Of and way more spice than I put in! Reply

jimmyFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:38 pm nice one brother, got your recipe brewing at the moment. another half hour to go but already it has a fair whack out of it. appreciate the recipe and this is now on my favorite list. jimmy Reply

sophyFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:28 am Really want to try his recipe vindaloo is my favourite!! But finding it hard to get white wine vinigar could I use a different type or somethhing else? Sophy Reply

jamsterFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:09 pm i just added normal vinigar and it was ok 2 tbl spoons Reply

MikeFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:17 pm Absolutely superb. My first attempt at a curry from scratch and definitely not the last time Ill be making this one. The only thing I changed was to use a couple of tablespoons of ghee in place of the vegatable oil. Reply

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Moonman from OzMarch 9, 2012 at 2:21 am Greetings from down under, love the sound of this recipe, would using red wine vinegar instead be ok? Also is the garam masala store bought or do you have your own recipe. cheers Moonman Reply

DavidMarch 16, 2012 at 7:27 pm Moonman Should be OK, why not give it a try and let us know? Reply

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I like to the agcortual class which include home matance, farm mainence and equine science . I like that we can do more different types of classes that other circulars could fulfill. Getting to class on time can be hassle. I like to swim in the Marcus swim team I would like to meet Julia child and I would like to learn some of her cooking secrets. I would like to know what was her favorite dish she created and why. I like to learn how to cook different thing. And compare her raspiest with today cuisine. I would also like to meet Weber sctovil which was the person who created a way to measurement the amount of heat that will be released from a pepper by the amount of dilation . Chapter one of equine Evolution of the horse the horse did not occur in a straight line towards a goal, like a ladder. Rather, it was like a branching bush, with no predetermined goal. Much horse- like animals branching off the evolutionary tree and evolved along various unrelated routes, with differing numbers of toes and adaptation to different diets. Now one genus Equus is the only surviving branch of once a mighty and sprawling evolutionary bush. Of the several species within that genus, Equus caballus is todays true horses. Heres how it fits into the zoological scheme : kingdom Animalia: phylum: Chordata class: Mammalia order:Perissodactyla family : Equidae genus: Equus Equus asinus the true asses and donkeys of northern Africa. (The African wild ass is sometimes called Equus africanus.) Equus burchelli- the plains zebra of Africa, including grants zebra, Burchells zebra, Chapmans zebra , the half- striped Quagga , and other subspecies. The plains zebra is what the people usually think of as the typical zebra, with rather wide vertical stripes, and thick horizontal stripes on the rump. Equus caballus the true horse, which once had several subspices. Equus grevi Grevys zebra, the most horse like zebra. This is a big zebra with very narrow vertical stripes and huge ears. Equus hemionus the desert adapted onagars of Asia and the Mideast including the Kiang. Equus przewalski- the oldest living species of horse, disovered in remote Mongolia. (Equus caballus frist appears in central Asia, probably as przewalskis horse.) Equus zebra the Mountain zebra of South Africa. This is the little zebra with the dewlap and the gridiron pattern on its rump. The fossil record

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Eohippus. The earliest forerunner of our present horse, Eohippus or Hyracotherium, was a small primitive horse about the size of a fox. It had an elongated skull, a moderately arched back, and a shortened tail. There were four functional toes on each front foot, but only three toes on each hind foot. The structure of its teeth suggest that it was a browser . The earliest remains of this extinct animal are found in rocks of the Paleocene epoch( about filthy- fourmillion years old ) in North America . More recent fossils have been found in the rocks of the Eocene epoch (filthy- million years old) in Europe. Eohippus during the Oligocene epoch, about thirty- five million years ago, Earths temperature and climate changed; conifers began to outnumber deciduous trees. The forest thinned , grass became more prevalent, and , Mesohippus appeared . this animal is larger than Eohippus . Its teeth had further evolved. It had only three toes on its front feet and was better suited to outrunning enemies. As swamp gave way to soft ground , toes became less essential . On Mesohippus , the lateral supporting toes decreasing in size while the middle toe strengthened . the toes now ended in little hooves that still had a pad behind them. In both Europe and North America , these browsing horses became extinct about seven- million years ago. Merychippus in the Miocene epoch about twenty- million years ago, a totally new type of horse appeared . Merchippus evolved in north America and adapted to the hard grases of the plains . this was the beginning of the grazing horses of today. The horses now increase in size to about thirtyfive inches. It was increasingly gregarious . classification and types of equine ponies stand fourteen point two hands high or less and weight five- hundred to nine- hundred pounds. Ponies posses a distinct conformation on a reduced scale. They either draft , heavy harnesses, or saddle type. Light horses are twelve to seventeen point two hands high, and weight nine- hundred to one- thousand four- hundred pounds. They are used primarily for riding , driving , showing, racing, or utility on a farm or ranch. Light horses are capable of more action and greater speed than a draft horses. Draft horses fourteen point two to seventeen point two high and weight one thousand-four hundred or more . They are primarily used for heavy work or pulling loads. Historically

9/11/12 My most prized possession is going horseback riding yes only in extreme life threatening crises .

9,12,12 We hurt the ones we love by not doing something to help them with their problems so they will learn how to fix it themselves. When I get upset I let it out on my parent and that hurts them and makes them begin to feel the same way as I do because they do not know why I am blowing up with them. 9/14/12 Brother starts to begin to liked his brother which was the name of William Armstrong/ doodle. At the beginning of the story the his brother was very cruel to doodle he flipped his wagon , he took his brother to see his casket , he was planning to kill him . at the end he

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was upset that he treated his brother that way and wished he could take his words he said back. I am more like my dad because I like to cook My favorite place to go to vacation is new Orleans. Because I like spicy food and I also like the atmosphere, and the music

My dad is my hero because he helps likes to help me with my home work. My dad best subjects are math and grammar. My dad also taught me how to cook in the kitchen. I learned how to cook trough watching my dad in the kitchen cook. Then dad let me cook hand over hand till I was at least 9 or more. He also take me my horse back riding classes which I have been doing for eleven years . <a href="http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/abt.travel/travel_gogreece;kw=;site=gogreece;chan=tr avel;pos=lb;sz=728x90;ord=1C9SKNO0iTrTr7]qA" target="_new"><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/abt.travel/travel_gogreece;kw=;site=gogreece;chan=trave l;pos=lb;sz=728x90;ord=1C9SKNO0iTrTr7]qA"></a> Travel

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Apollo is the god of music , poetry, prophecy, and medicine.

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Poseidon god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses

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Hermes is the god of invention, commerce, and cunning; messenger of the gods.

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Calypso is sea goddess

Aeolus is the guardian of the winds Circe is a goddess and enchantress , known for witch Craft.

Helios is the god of the sun

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Persephone is the queen of the underworld

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during my Halloween I got to take care of my grandmother to get her ready to move to assisted living then we went to pewee I went to vote and got my hair cut. Then I went to bed and to my girlfriend Brittany

TECNOLGY BECAUSE IT HELPS TO MAKE MY LIFE A LOT EASIER I HATE WHEN I GET GROUNED FROM MY TECHNOLOGY I WILL FILL LIKE I HAVE NOTHING TO DO. I WOULD FEAL LIKE I DON,T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON. I WOULD ALSO MIS MY VIDIO GAMES. THIG WILL BWE A LOT HARDER TO GET DONE. THE COMPUTER HELPS TO MAKE IT ESYER TO BE ABLE TO GET YOUR HOME WORK DONE IN A TIMELY MANER SO THAT YOU CAN HOPFULY PASS WHAT YOU ARE DOING. THE COMPUTER ALSO HAS THE INTERNET WHICH HELP YOU TO BE ABLE TO DO REASEARCH AND ALSO FOR YOUR ENTERTAMENT. COMPUTERS CAN ALSO HOLD YOUR CALANDER INFORMATION WICH WILL TELL YOU WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO THAT DAY. YOU ALSO CAN USE A COMPUTER TO HELP YOU KNOW WHAT THE WEATHER IS LIKE. I FEEL HEN I DO NOT HAVE FACEBOO I FEEL ANTIU- SOCIAL.

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The Greeks didn't have a "Top Ten" list of deities - but they did have the "Top Twelve" those lucky Greek gods and goddesses living on top of Mount Olympus. Aphrodite - Goddess of love, romance, and beauty. Her son was Eros, god of Love (though he is not an Olympian.) Apollo - Beautiful god of the sun, light, medicine, and music. Ares - Dark god of war who loves Aphrodite. Artemis - Independent goddess of the hunt, the forest, wildlife, childbirth, and the moon. Sister to Apollo. Athena - Daughter of Zeus and goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. Sometimes spelled "Athene". Demeter - Goddess of agriculture and mother of Persephone (again, her offspring is not considered to be an Olympian.) Hephaestus - Lame god of fire and the forge. Sometimes spelled Hephaistos. The Hephaestion near the Acropolis is the most beautifully preserved ancient temple in Greece. Mated to Aphrodite. Hera - Wife of Zeus, protector of marriage, familiar with magic. Hermes - The speedy messenger of the gods, god of business. The Romans called him Mercury. Hestia - Calm goddess of home and homelife, symbolized by the hearth which holds the continually-burning flame. Poseidon - God of the sea, horses, and of earthquakes. Zeus - Supreme lord of gods, god of the sky, symbolized by the thunderbolt. Hey - Where's Hades? Hades, although he was an important god and the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, was not generally considered to be one of the twelve Olympians since he dwelled in the underworld. The Six Olympians? While we generally think today of the "12 Olympians", there was a smaller core group of just six who were the children of Cronus and Rhea - Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. In that group, Hades is always included. Who Else Lived at Olympus? While the twelve Olympians were all divine, there were some other long-term visitors to Mount Olympus. One of these was Ganymede, the Cup-bearer to the gods, and a special favorite of Zeus. In this role, Ganymede replaced the goddess Hebe, who is not usually considered an Olympian and who belongs to the next generation of divinities. The hero Hercules, after his death, was allowed to live at Olympus and married Hebe, goddess of youth and health, a daughter of the goddess Hera with whom he reconciled. Renaissance of the Olympians In the past, most American high school students took Greek, but those days are long gone which is unfortunate, because that was a natural introduction to the glories of Greece and Greek mythology. But popular media seems to be stepping into the gap with book and movie series which have reignited interest in Greece and the Greek pantheon.

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All of the Greek gods and goddesses are getting more attention because of many recent movies with Greek mythology themes: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and the remake of the Ray Harryhausen classic, Clash of the Titans, the sequel Wrath of the Titans, and the Immortals Movie, to name only a few More on Greece and Greek Mythology Top Ten Destinations in Greece More Events and Folklore Greek Mythology Greece Travel Events for the Mythology of Ancient Greece Greek Gods and Goddesses Pictures - Ares Best Temple Sites to Visit in Greece - Where to go on your trip to Greece More on Greece and Greek Travel Pictures of Greek Gods and Goddesses Planning Your Trip to Greece History of the Olympic Games Related Articles Resources on Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Ares, Poseidon, Dionysus, Hestia, Artem... Ancient Greece - Paganism A Dozen Distinguished Deities - Classical Mythology 12 Olympians - Who Were the 12 Olympians - Twelve Olympians Genealogy of the Olympic Gods - Greek Gods of Mount Olympus - Family Tree

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SiteMap All Topics Reprints Help Write for About User Agreement Ethics Policy Patent Info. Privacy Policy Your Ad Choices 2012 About.com. All rights reserved. <img src="http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6036459&c7=http%3a%2f %2fgogreece%2eabout%2ecom%2fcs%2fmythology%2fa%2folympiangods%2ehtm&c8=The %20Twelve%20Olympian%20Gods%20and%20Goddesses%20of%20Greek %26%23160%3bMythology&c9=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2egoogle%2ecom%2furl%3fsa%3dt %26rct%3dj%26q%3d%26esrc%3ds%26frm%3d1%26source%3dweb%26cd%3d1%26ved %3d0CCYQFjAA%26url%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fgogreece%2eabout%2ecom%252Fcs %252Fmythology%252Fa%252Folympiangods%2ehtm%26ei %3dNwdmUJ2ENcXs2AW80YGwBg%26usg%3dAFQjCNF%2dP0lPKFvPTYkwtMTJJMvZdI8TTw %26sig2%3dc2t9WwO8kdQu2a4QStyNtg&cv=2.0&cj=1" class="hide"/> My most favorite animal is the horse because they can be used to do so many things such as driving, showmanship, dressage, jumping, hunter seat, they also have been used in the farming industry. They also help to calm me down and make me feel happy. The most loyal person I know is my is my dad because he can keep a secret very well if I wanted him to. He helped me with my home work and helped me get me get through things when the times were tough. He helped me get my eagle scout and get into the order of the arrow. He also helped me be able to cook in the kitchen . he takes me to the places I need to go in the evening such as swimming horseback riding , swimming bowling he also takes me to church some time he also took me to boy scouts before I aged out he also me get out of trouble before I get into trouble. I would like to talk to Julia child because I like to cook and she could teach me some of her trick to cooking French food. I would also like to speak to Albert entwine to see how he got so smart and how he came up with the formula of velocity. I would like to also meet

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I think that odduess was a hero because he helped to free his men from calypso. He was also very bad when it came to temptation such as the cattle the haloes owned and the he lost his ship and his men. He was able to string a bow really well and he shot arrow through all 12 axes when the other men think he could not do it then he killed all the other men because they were trying to take his wife and his kingdom and what he worked for. The men also tried to brain wash his son saying that he was dead when oddous was lost at sea. On his way back home he ran into Cyclops, Scylla, and other monster because Poseidon was mad at him. Athena was the goddess who helped through his journey she also when he got to his home land s he turned him into a beggared so that he could reunite with his wife after he shoot the arrow thought the 12 axes then he turned back to himself and made himself know throughout the land that he was back and alive. Then when he saw his wife Penelope se fainted then she gave him a big hug. During his journey his mother killed herself due to grief then he saw her in the underworld when he had to go there to help him through his journey. He was harmed by the gods but he did come home alive. He was very clever to the Cyclops by telling the Cyclops that his name is nobody , then he gives the Cyclops some wine to make the Cyclops sleepy 1 passing Spanish 2 getting my eagle scout 3 learning how to tie my shoe 4 getting my eagle scout rank 5 my first horse ride 6 my first day of school 7 eagle scout 8 first horse back ride 9 when I was being bullied in the element school years 10 learning how to swim 11 when I learned that you have to it just right if you want the robot to work right. 12 how to don the breast stroke 13 when I had to decide do I want to break properly up with Kayla or do I want to keep Kayla and forget about Brittany. 14 when I have to figure out what spices I need to help me to be able to finish the dish I was making in the kitchen 15 when wet to phlmount 16 when I got taken the preambles for throwing a rock

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I was proud when I got my eagle scout I was the treach united melodious church in the auditorium. I was very nervous when this happened and I had to tell a speech about my Eagle Scout project. Then I look at my family and the we threw a big party. When I got to do my first canter on a horse it was prince he did this when I asked him to trot I got alkitle scared it was I was at riding unlimited.

I was at riding Unlimited where I rod my very first horse my horse name was named jelly bean he was a very nice horse but soon after he died of old age.

It is better to work as a group verses by yourself some times because it will make the project go by faster . but something you may get into verbal fight about some things but it all evens out at the end most of the time also if you have to buy stuff it is not all on your shoulders.

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I had my nose corderized 3 times I had a cyst remove from uvula Tube put in me ears I lilove ball sport

The sky was as black as day

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KILLING Killing is not good It can cause bad things animals can become endangered or even extinct. By taking a life You could be killing a husband, a wife, a brother, sister, a family members life. If you kill anyone or anything, you will have to answer the question why, when your time is up, to the Big Man in the sky. While on earth You could have to pay a fine Go to jail and serve jail time. By killing only what you need to survive, this will help to prevent this evil from staying alive. Then other generations can see what God intended this World to be.

I think that technology is a big help to today society; because it can help you with your school work by let be able to use the internet which has Wikipedia and other great search engines. You can also play game on the computer itself or on the internet you can also fined hacked games which are much eiser to play than the unhacked games

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How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich first get a plat. Second get the loaf of bread and unwrap it and take two pieces of bread. Get the peanut butter jar and unscrew the lid and take two to three table spoon of peanut butter put it in a cup. Get the jelly jar of your choice and add it to the cup of peanut butter and blend them together then empty all the continence from the cup with spoon and knife on to the piece of bread. Then put the other piece of bread on top of the other. Finally you may bon appetite.

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Montage is begin to want to start reading the books he is supposed to be burning. he also began to think and the thought of Burning made him feel very sick and he did not want to go to work becaucuse he is afraid the mechanical dog and then his house would be burned down due to the mechanical dog smell or sensing the books he may have in his possession. He is sick of the smell of kerosene. But a long time ago he thought it was like perfume

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I found out in the boo Fahrenheit four- hundred- fifty- one; that they are burning book in people houses because the society thinks that reading is a waste of time and they rather than playing and watching TV twenty four seven. They dont care if they kill anyone in the process of doing so, one woman was burned alive because she would not leave her book behind and let them bunt them so she lost her life to. Then the mechanical hound was on to guy Montage because it smelled a book and began to think about charging him and putting it needle into his body that was filled with a lethal dose of morphine. Then the fire caption came to suspecting he had a book and he said you must read the book with in twenty- four hours and burn it or he will do it for him and he will lose his house and his job. He then pulled the grill for the vent of the ventilator and began to pull out book and Mildred his wife gasped then the doorbell rang and a voice said Mrs. Montage someone at the door, Mrs. Montage there is someone at the door. Then it stopped all a sodden and they felt like someone was watching them. Mildred his wife is a very greedy lady she always want to have another wall to add to the TV parlor she watches so much TV that she has to take so many sleeping pills in order to go to sleep she had to have her stomached pumped with something that looked like a snake that had a camera on the end of the probe then after that she felt very hungry. He then tried to find some people who still liked reading books. Then he talked to fabor on the phone the number 451 is the temperature at which book paper burns at and catches flame.

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On my thanks giving break I got to swim in the pool at ninnish Monday a ton Tuesday and on Wednesday I went to see the life of pi and it was a very good movie it was a movie from India about a family that owned a zoo and his dad got laid off and the hand to move they went on a ship called the Simpson and there was a big storm then the ship sank and he lost his family and he was told to get on a boat the a zebra jumped in the boat the n a monkey named orange juice came aboard the ship. The tiger and a henna came aborted the life boat and the carnivores became hungry and killed the zebra and the monkey. Then he made a raft to try to catch some fish for the tiger because there was no other. On Thursday I went to my grandparents house and had turkey three servings of stuffing and candied sweat potatoes, green bean and broccoli casserole, cranberry jellied salad. On Friday I got to go ice-skating and I did some spins I had a lot of fun I only fell once. Then I got to go see the nutcracker at Marcus high school it was performed very well I loved the live orchestra the percussion made me jump three times . then my grandmother fell and I had to go get the paramedics and she went the presspertiarien hospital she had no broken bones but her right arm was very swollen and it felt like she had a needle in her arm when she did not she had to put ice on the swollen arm to help ease the swelling they also he her have a cat to check if there was any internal bleeding after the fall. Then we got to take her home on the same night now she will always remember to wait for the home light to come on before she tries to get up and make sure her walker is nearby that way she will lessen the chance of her falling again. Then I went home a took my dog named matte to go to the restroom and I played with her a little bit the I put her to bed a ten oclock at night she did not wine one bit she was a very good dog then I went to get my bag ready for school for the next morning so I do not have to wake up so early in the morning then I went to bed. Then in the morning the first thing I did was get matte out of the create and take her out to go use the restroom. Then I got my breakfast ready I had coco crisps cereal then I got my swim suit on then I put a sweat pant over them and got a t-shirt on. Then my mom took me to the swimming pool so I could practice for the Marcus swim team. After that I went to school. After school I went home and got ready to go ride horses at the Stable Strides riding center in Bridle Wood. Then when I got there I tacked up Brown Cody he is a bay quarter horse and he is very nice he has a very smooth gait and he is well tempered. Then I got on and I got to work on my diagonals and transitions. I also got to work on my trail and my showmanship. Then I got to take the hors the a shower stall and I took all of the tack of then I put on his halter then I took him to his stall the he started to eat his hay which helped to make it easy to take of the halter and exit without him leaving with you I also got to put on his jimmies and then I went home and took care of the dog . Then I went to bed. Then my charger of my old computer stopped working then I found out it was the computer adapter that connects the cord to the computer. Then it got taken to get fixed they said that they will replace it with a new one but for now use the one in the next few weeks or more.

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Love at first sight might happen but it has to be someone that meets all of your needs and but most of the time it does not happen that way that often and usually it does not last long till they get devoirs. Which can cause sever depression if she breaks up with him when he feel like he is still her one love.

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Yes I would if I had too if I loved her that much but that would have to be a very pretty and be very understanding and treat me right. But will have a hard time finding some more friends in that area so that you can function when you are out on the job that you can trust and be able to talk to about certain important things about my life that I would not tell a stranger or an acutance.

On act two they had a party and they caught a Montague the man that caught the man named Romeo was named Tybalt and then he wanted to start a fight then Juliet was standing on the balcony and sillvquie. Then he stayed till the next morning then Juliet asked the nurse to go find Romeo and ask him to is he prepared to marry her.

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The nutrients is life- sustain chemical substances, nourishes and promote the growth of the human body, no one food contains all of the nutrients. We need to neat more vegetables and fruits to help prevent obesity. Carbohydrates furnish most of the energy that is needed by the body. Fats there are two types of fats the proteins are need for making new cells vitamin are organic substances. Minerals are inorganic substances. Water helps to process food and detoxifies the body. It also helps regulate the temperature. What is calcium and what does it do? Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in bones and teeth, where it supports their structure and hardness. The body also needs calcium for muscles to move and for nerves to carry messages between the brain and every body part. In addition, calcium is used to help blood vessels move blood throughout the body and to help release hormones and enzymes that affect almost every function in the human body. How much calcium do I need? The amount of calcium you need each day depends on your age. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg): Life Stage Birth to 6 months Infants 712 months Children 13 years Children 48 years Children 913 years Teens 1418 years Adults 1950 years Adult men 5170 years Adult women 5170 years Adults 71 years and older Pregnant and breastfeeding teens Pregnant and breastfeeding adults What foods provide calcium? Recommended Amount 200 mg 260 mg 700 mg 1,000 mg 1,300 mg 1,300 mg 1,000 mg 1,000 mg 1,200 mg 1,200 mg 1,300 mg 1,000 mg

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Calcium is found in many foods. You can get recommended amounts of calcium by eating a variety of foods, including the following: Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the main food sources of calcium for the majority of people in the United States. Kale, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage are fine vegetable sources of calciu . Fish with soft bones that you eat, such as canned sardines and salmon, are fine animal sources of calcium. Most grains (such as breads, pastas, and unfortified cereals), while not rich in calcium, add significant amounts of calcium to the diet because people eat them often or in large amounts. Calcium is added to some breakfast cereals, fruit juices, soy and rice beverages, and tofu. To find out whether these foods have calcium, check the product labels. What kinds of calcium dietary supplements are available? Calcium is found in many multivitamin-mineral supplements, though the amount varies by product. Dietary supplements that contain only calcium or calcium with other nutrients such as vitamin D are also available. Check the Supplement Facts label to determine the amount of calcium provided. The two main forms of calcium dietary supplements are carbonate and citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive, but is absorbed best when taken with food. Some over-the-counter antacid products, such as Tums and Rolaids, contain calcium carbonate. Each pill or chew provides 200400 mg of calcium. Calcium citrate, a more expensive form of the supplement, is absorbed well on an empty or a full stomach. In addition, people with low levels of stomach acid (a condition more common in people older than 50) absorb calcium citrate more easily than calcium carbonate. Other forms of calcium in supplements and fortified foods include gluconate, lactate, and phosphate. Calcium absorption is best when a person consumes no more than 500 mg at one time. So a person who takes 1,000 mg/day of calcium from supplements, for example, should split the dose rather than take it all at once. Calcium supplements may cause gas, bloating, and constipation in some people. If any of these symptoms occur, try spreading out the calcium dose throughout the day, taking the supplement with meals, or changing the supplement brand or calcium form you take.

Scientific/medical name(s): thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid or folate (B9), cobalamin (B12) Description B vitamins are essential for growth, development, and a variety of other bodily functions. They play a major role in the activities of enzymes, proteins that regulate chemical reactions

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in the body, which are important in turning food into energy and other needed substances. B vitamins are found in plant and animal food sources. B vitamins are an important part of the diet and are needed to help avoid many health problems. But, with the exception of vitamin B9 (folic acid), there is not enough scientific evidence to know whether B vitamins can reduce the risk of cancer. People with low intake of folic acid are at increased risk for certain types of cancer. A diet rich in vegetables containing this vitamin, and perhaps a daily multivitamin supplement containing the recommended daily value of folic acid is recommended by some experts in cancer prevention. (See our separate document, Folic Acid, for more information.) Available scientific evidence does not support claims that any B vitamin is an effective treatment for people who already have cancer. How is it promoted for use? Scientists know that B vitamins are part of many important bodily functions: Vitamin B1 (thiamin) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) help the body produce energy and affect enzymes that influence the muscles, nerves, and heart. Vitamin B3 (niacin) has a role in energy production in cells and helps keep the skin, nervous system, and digestive system healthy. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) influences normal growth and development. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps the body break down protein and helps maintain the health of red blood cells, the nervous system, and parts of the immune system. Vitamin B7 (biotin) helps break down protein and carbohydrates and helps the body make hormones. Vitamin B9 (folic acid) helps the cells in the body make and maintain DNA and is important in the production of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) plays a role in the body's growth and development. It also has a part in producing blood cells, nervous system function, and how the body uses folic acid and carbohydrates.

Deficiency of certain B vitamins can cause anemia, tiredness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, depression, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, muscle cramps, respiratory infections, hair loss, eczema, poor growth in children, and birth defects. Some alternative medical practitioners claim that deficiencies in B vitamins weaken the immune system and make the body vulnerable to cancer. They recommend high doses of B vitamins as treatments for people with cancer. Many researchers are studying the relationships between vitamin intake and risk of developing certain cancers.

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What does it involve? Nutritionists maintain that a balanced diet that includes 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables, as well as grains, gives most people with all the B vitamins they need. Only small amounts of these vitamins are needed to reach the recommended dietary intakes. But many people do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or other healthy foods to get the recommended amounts. The National Academies of Science (NAS) recommends that adults over the age of 50 take B vitamin supplements, or eat foods enriched with these vitamins, in order to prevent deficiency, which is common in this age group. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding need more folic acid than others. The Public Health Service recommends that women of childbearing age who can become pregnant should consume at least 400 micrograms of folic acid daily through dietary supplements and fortified foods, in addition to a diet containing folate-rich foods, to help prevent certain birth defects in their children. Food sources of B vitamins: B1 and B2 are found in cereals and whole grains. B1 is also found in potatoes, pork, seafood, liver, and kidney beans. B2 is found in enriched bread, dairy products, liver, and green leafy vegetables. B3 is found in liver, fish, chicken, lean red meat, nuts, whole grains, and dried beans. B5 is found in almost all foods. B6 is found in fish, liver, pork, chicken, potatoes, wheat germ, bananas, and dried beans. B7 is made by intestinal bacteria and is also in peanuts, liver, egg yolks, bananas, mushrooms, watermelon, and grapefruit. B9 is in green leafy vegetables, liver, citrus fruits, mushrooms, nuts, peas, dried beans, and wheat bread. B12 is found in eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk, and milk products.

Supplements that contain several B vitamins, usually in combination with other nutrients, are sold in grocery stores, health food stores, and over the Internet in pill form. Dosages vary by manufacturer. What is the history behind it? While the diseases caused by vitamin deficiencies have been known for centuries, just about all of the B vitamins were discovered in the early 1900s. Since then, B vitamins have been studied to determine how they affect the human body.

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As their importance and functions were clarified, the US government began recommending daily intake levels to promote and maintain good health. The current recommended levels are known as dietary reference intakes (DRIs). Research on the possible role of some B vitamins in preventing cancer began in the last few decades What is the evidence? The limited data on B vitamins and cancer come mainly from animal studies and observational epidemiologic studies. These types of studies are not as strong as randomized controlled clinical trials and must be interpreted with caution. There is some evidence from observational epidemiologic studies that increased intake of vitamin B9 (folic acid) is linked to a lower risk of colon cancer, especially in people who are vitamin deficient, such as those who drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Evidence of effects on breast cancer and other types of cancer has been mixed. Most observational epidemiologic studies have also shown a link between intakes of vitamin B6 (as well as blood levels of this vitamin) and lower risks of colorectal cancer. Possible links between other B vitamins and cancer risk have not been studied as extensively or have been studied with mixed results. Only a few randomized clinical trials of B vitamin supplements have been done. Most of these studies reported that supplements did not reduce cancer risk. In one recent study, people given folate and vitamin B6 supplements were more likely to develop and die of cancer than people taking a placebo pill. It is still unclear whether taking in more B vitamins will help protect against cancer or increase cancer risk. Some scientists have proposed that inherited differences in to the way a person's body uses B vitamins influence whether these supplements will harm or help a person, and that some day it will be possible to provide a personalized recommendation that might lower cancer risk. Even if some B vitamins prove to be helpful in preventing certain cancers, it does not mean that B vitamins would be useful in treating cancers. In fact, some experts have cautioned that certain B vitamins, such as thiamine and folic acid, might actually make it easier for established tumors to grow. This is not well proven, but caution is advised when considering taking large doses of these vitamins. At this time, it is hard to say how each nutrient or nutrient combination affects a persons risk of cancer. On the other hand, studies of large groups of people have shown that those whose diets are high in vegetables and low in animal fat, meat, and/or calories have lower risks for some of the most common types of cancer. Until more is known about this, the American Cancer Society recommends eating a variety of healthy foods -- with most of them coming from plant sources -- rather than relying on supplements. While it is best to get vitamins and minerals from foods, supplements may be helpful for some people. If a supplement is taken, the best choice for most people is a balanced

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multivitamin/mineral supplement that contains no more than 100% of the "Daily Value" of most nutrients. Pregnant women, women of childbearing age, and people with restricted food intakes should speak with their doctors about supplements containing higher levels of certain vitamins. Are there any possible problems or complications? This product is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States. Unlike drugs (which must be tested before being sold), the companies that make supplements are not required to prove to the Food and Drug Administration that their supplements are safe or effective, as long as they don't claim the supplements can prevent, treat, or cure any specific disease. Some such products may not contain the amount of the herb or substance that is on the label and some may include other substances (contaminants). Actual amounts per dose may vary between brands or even between different batches of the same brand. In 2007, the FDA wrote new rules to improve the quality of manufacturing for dietary supplements and the proper listing of supplement ingredients. But these rules do not address the safety of the ingredients or their effects on health. Most such supplements have not been tested to find out if they interact with medicines, foods, or other herbs and supplements. Even though some reports of interactions and harmful effects may be published, full studies of interactions and effects are not often available. Because of these limitations, any information on ill effects and interactions below should be considered incomplete. B vitamins are water-soluble, meaning that any excess intake is largely excreted in the urine. Supplements containing B vitamins are generally thought to be safe but still should not be taken in very large doses. Possible side effects include gout, high blood sugar levels, and skin problems. Overdoses can lead to heart and liver problems. Rarely, large doses of vitamin B3 (niacin) supplements can cause blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and can make stomach ulcers worse. High doses of folic acid supplements may interfere with at least one chemotherapy drug, methotrexate, and other medicines like it. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about any supplements and herbs you are taking. Relying on the use of B vitamins alone and avoiding or delaying conventional medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences

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Vitamin A (retinol) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Eyesight, growth, appetite and taste. Night-blindness 800 micrograms Liver, cod liver oil, carrots, green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products and yellow fruits. This vitamin is fat-soluble and so is stored in the body for a long time, especially in pregnancy. An overdose may be dangerous.

Destroyed by Fatty acids. Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECXp8QB7 Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin B1 (thiamine) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Destroyed by Nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, alcohol-damaged nerve tissues. Tingling in fingers and toes, confusion, difficulties in maintaining balance, loss of appetite, exhaustion and weakened powers of concentration. 1.4mg Liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat,nuts and wheatgerm. No danger. It dissolves in water, so any excess is passed in urine. High temperatures, alcohol and coffee.

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECY15Out Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Growth, skin, nails, hair, sensitive lips and tongue, eyesight, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Itchy irritated eyes, itchy mucous membranes (nose, mouth, throat) and cracked corners of lips. 1.6mg

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Good sources Milk, liver, yeast, cheese, green leafy vegetables, fish. Poisoning Destroyed by No danger. It dissolves in water, so any excess is passed in urine. Alcohol and light (this is why milk-cartons are better than bottles). Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) properties Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECYIdjSv Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Destroyed by Preventing skin conditions, nerve problems, helps the body absorb protein and carbohydrate. Skin inflammation. 2mg women taking the contraceptive pill may need more. Fish, bananas, chicken, pork, wholegrains and dried beans. May cause nerve problems in large doses. Evidence is conflicting about the maximum safe dose, so get medical advice before exceeding the RDA. The contraceptive pill, roasted or boiled food, alcohol and oestrogen (the female hormone).

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECYU0bB8 Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Destroyed by Read more: Making red blood and the formation of the nerves. Tiredness and fatigue, tingling and numbness in hands/feet, memory problems and anaemia. 1 microgram Eggs, shellfish, poultry, meat,liver, milk, cheese and fortified cereal. No danger. It dissolves in water, so any excess is passed in urine. Water, sunlight, alcohol, oestrogen and sleeping pills.

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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECYdIwFG Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy. Tiredness, bleeding gums and slow-healing wounds. 60mg Citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leafy vegetables and peppers. Large doses can cause diarrhoea and nausea, eg 2g/day . Some scientists have argued that 1000-5000mg per day may damage your DNA.

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECYkjnOT Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin D properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Destroyed by Strong bones and teeth. Unhealthy teeth, osteomalacia (causes weakening of bones), rickets in children. 5 micrograms Sunlight (the action of sunlight on the skin allows our bodies to manufacture vitamin D), cod liver oil, sardines, herring, salmon, tuna, milk and milk products. This vitamin is fat-soluble so can accumulate in the body. Overdoses are dangerous, but there is wide variability in the toxic level, eg 400IU for children. Mineral oil.

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECZ0lCSo Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Vitamin E (tocopherol) properties Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Fighting toxins vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. Weak muscles and fertility problems. 10mg

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Good sources Poisoning Destroyed by

Nuts, soya beans, vegetable oil, broccoli, sprouts, spinach, wholemeal products and eggs. Potential effect with warfarin increasing risk of bleeding, more than 400IU/day can increase risk of heart failure and death in long term illness. Heat, oxygen, frost, iron and chlorin

Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECZBnFcd Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Calcium Good for Strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, blood clotting.

Signs of Poor teeth and brittle bones. deficiency RDA Good sources 800mg Milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and green leafy vegetables.

High doses can lead to headaches, stomach pain, high blood pressure and Poisoning diarrhoea. Excess calcium can be deposited as kidney and gall bladder stones. It has been linked to an increased risk for heart attack in recent research. Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/vitamins_which.htm#ixzz2ECZT8pfy Follow us: @NetDoctor on Twitter | NetDoctorUK on Facebook Magnesium Good for Signs of deficiency RDA Converting energy from food, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles and regulating body temperature. Muscle spasms, and has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and weak bones. 300mg

Good sources Green leafy vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Poisoning High doses can cause diarrhea. Zinc Good for Immune system, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrate.

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Signs of deficiency RDA Good sources Poisoning Lesions on skin, eyes and in throat, loss of taste and smell, hair loss, diarrhea, slow healing of wounds and growth problems in children. 15mg Meat, shellfish, milk brown rice and wholegrain. High doses can lead to stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, 100mg a day is the current advised maximum daily limit

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For breakfast you can have one or two eggs some oatmeal and some orange juice to drink and as a fruit grapefruit. For lunch you can have a sandwich with onion tomatoes real cheese whole grain bread and low sodium meat with no preservatives. With some baked sweat chips instead of fried potato chips an apple , carrots , spinach , and milk to drink. Dinner you can have a grilled hamburger that is made of lean hamburger meat then you can put onion, jalapeos, habanera salsa, real cheese. A pickle with baked sweet potato French fries and a side salad and raw carrots.

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The Catabolism of Fats and Proteins for Energy By Antranik March 18, 2012Posted in: Physiology, Science Before we get into anything, what does the word catabolism mean? When we went over catabolic and anabolic reactions, we said that catabolic reactions are the ones that break apart molecules. To remember what catabolic means, think of a CATastrophe where things are falling apart and breaking apart. You could also remember cats that tear apart your furniture. In order to make ATP for energy, the body breaks down mostly carbs, some fats and very small amounts of protein. Carbs are the go-to food, the favorite food that cells use to make ATP but now were going to see how our cells use fats and proteins for energy. What were going to find is that they are ALL going to be turned into sugars (acetyl) as this picture below shows.

First lets do a quick review of things you already know because it is assumed you learned cell respiration already and how glucose levels are regulated in your blood! Glucose can be stored as glycogen through a process known as glycogenesis. The hormone that promotes this process is insulin. Then when glycogen needs to be broken down, the hormone glucagon, promotes glycogenolysis (Glycogen-o-lysis) to break apart the glycogen and increase the blood sugar level. Glucose breaks down to form phosphoglycerate (PGAL) and then pyruvic acid. What do we call this process of splitting glucose into two pyruvic sugars? Thats glycolysis (glyco=glucose, and lysis is to break down). When theres not enough oxygen, pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid. When oxygen becomes available, lactic acid is converted back to pyruvic acid. Remember that this all occurs in the cytoplasm.

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The pyruvates are then, aerobically, broken apart in the mitochondria into Acetyl-CoA. The acetyl sugars are put into the Krebs citric acid cycle and they are totally broken apart into carbon dioxide and a bunch of hydrogens are removed. The hydrogens are picked up by FAD and NAD which then whisk them through a row of coenzymes. As these hydrogens are transferred, phosphorylation occurs to attach a phosphate group to ADP to create ATP. At the end, when hydrogens attach to oxygen, thats oxidative phosphorylation. Now lets focus on the metabolism of fats and proteins. The Catabolism of Fats

The next favorite foods to make energy after sugars, are fats. Fats are stored in our fat cells as triglycerides, just like how glucose is stored as glycogen in our liver and muscles. Triglycerides are made of three saturated fatty acids. Remember a fatty acid is just a long chain of carbons with hydrogens attached. Fatty acids are always an even number of carbon atoms long. They can be 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 carbons and so on. Youll never find a FA thats an odd number of carbons. What happens is that this fatty acid is broken up two carbons at a time which turns it into the two-carbon acetyl sugar. This is called a beta oxidation reaction. Then they are broken down in the krebs cycle as if they were sugars. We know a fatty acid is not a small molecule such as glucose which is 6 carbon atoms long. Its more like, say, 24 carbons long so that would form a whopping 12 acetyl sugars and since it was a triglyceride to begin with, there would be three fatty acids. Imagine that! The catabolism of a triglyceride will create 36 acetyl sugars at once and it will flood the system and they cant go through the krebs cycle fast enough so some of these acetyl sugars become keto acids. These tend to be formed when the body is breaking down fats faster than normal. Each gram of fat provides twice as much energy as carbs or protein. Anytime theres an increased rate of fat break down, theres more keto acids (aka ketone bodies). Note that since the fats are turned into acetyl sugars that enter the krebs cycle, that means they HAVE to have oxygen. Sugars are the only foods that can be broken apart without the need for oxygen. Catabolism of fat > Formation of ketoacids (ketone bodies) Marathon runners say running the last 6 miles is harder than the first 20. The expression commonly used is said to hit the wall. It feels like you cant move. Theres a number of theories but one of them is that youve used up all your sugars and now youve switched to fats because you HAVE to use oxygen to generate ATP. At least before with sugars you were at least making some energy. The Catabolism of Proteins

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Proteins are the least favorite food to use as energy but if the body needs to, it will. Proteins are made up of amino acids so when they are digested, we are left with hundreds or thousands of amino acids. The picture to your right reminds you of what an amino acid looks like. It begins with a carbon atom, attached to one side is an amino group, on the other side is an acid group (COOH), third a hydrogen. Where they differ is whats attached in place of R. In order to use amino acids as energy, you need to convert them to sugars. Sugars are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Fats are mostly carbon and hydrogens. Amino acids have carbon atoms, hydrogen, oxygen and NITROGEN atoms. If we are going to turn amino acids into sugars, we have to remove this nitrogen to turn it into sugar. The process of removing that amino group is called deamination (taking away the amino group, NH2). When you remove that NH2, you actually form NH3 (Ammonia). Then in your liver, this ammonia is turned into Urea which is basically a carbon and oxygen with two amino groups. Your liver releases this urea into the blood stream and is the major organic waste carried in our blood stream. When they clinically measure the amount of urea in your blood, that is commonly known as the BUN level. BUN stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen (Urea contains Nitrogen). This blood is then filtered by our kidneys and appears in our urine as the major organic waste of our urine. So weve explained how amino groups are removed so it doesnt have nitrogen so chemically we are left with carbons, hydrogens and oxygens like a sugar. What is this new aminoacid-minus-the-amine-group called? Now that it doesnt have the amino group, its still an acid and its called a keto acid (aka ketone bodies). The ketoacid can be reversibly formed into acetyl sugar. Amino Acids -> NH2 removed -> NH3 -> Urea is formed in liver and excreted in urine. There are many types of ketoacids but well mention three of them. 1) Acetone is a very important ketone body. 2) Acetoacetic acid. 3) Beta-hydroxybutyric acid Acetone has a characteristic smell and was the most common chemical used in nail polish remover. Anytime someone is forming increased amounts of ketoacids, you could smell the

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odor of acetone on their breathe, just like how you can smell when someone has been drinking alcohol. When the body makes sugar that wasnt a sugar, such as ketoacids into acetyl sugars, thats known as gluconeogenesis. This name is generally reserved for proteins specifically. Gluconeogenesis: Ketoacids -> Acetyl-CoA sugar

Clinical examples of why anybody (a potential future health care professional such as yourself) should care about this Clinical Considerations behind Atkins Low Carb Diet The main reason why diets dont work is because people dont stay on the diet. Having said that, there is some evidence a low-carb or no-carb diet can be more effective. Atkins is the original one and its very stringent: No carbs at all. In fact most diets are now low carb or nocarb diets where they say you could eat all the protein you want. You could eat all the fish, tuna, chicken and vegetables you want but have to dramatically reduce your intake of carbs. You cant eat fruits, honey, or use sugar as a sweetener, but the worse part is you cant

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have any starch (bread, pasta, potatoes, corn, cookies, cake, etc). Reducing your carb intake is the key to getting rid of fat assuming youre going to stay on the diet. Each of us has a 24 hour of reserve supply of sugars in the liver in the form of glycogen. If we go on the no-carb diet and cut out all carbs, 24 hours later after there are no carbs left in my body, the breakdown of fats, the second preferred form of energy, begins. The system will have a rise in acetone and other ketone bodies, which is why its called a keto-diet. For the record, no one has ever died from being on a no-carb or low-carb diet. If you are interested in this topic, I urge you check out this report: Review of LowCarbohydrate Ketogenic Diets. It says ketogenic because if you lower your carbs and increase proteins, it generates (-genic) ketoacids. This article comes from Current Atherosclerosis Reports because reducing your fats is important for reducing your risk of atherosclerosis. Keto acidosis in unmanaged diabetes First lets consider this: What happens when you fast? Whether youre fasting for religious reasons or you havent had anything to eat for a long time, what happens? In our liver we have about a 24 hour reserve supply of carbs stored as liver glycogen. If somebody is unable to eat food, then this liver glycogen supply will be released into the blood stream because sugars are the favorite food source for the body to make ATP. Toward the end of the 24 hour period, as the sugars are becoming more depleted, the breakdown of fats and to a lesser extent, proteins are beginning to make up for the energy loss. From the breakdown of fats and proteins, keto acids are formed, including acetone, and the acetone can be smelled because the acetone thats in your blood stream, flows through your lungs. Just like how rubbing alcohol evaporates, acetone evaporates off your lungs and can be smelled when you exhale. Any knowledgeable clinician can smell that acetone on their patients breath. It could be occurring because someone is fasting or it could be from diabetes too. This is what happens when you drink alcohol too. Even if you use mouthwash, the alcohol will keep volatilizing as you are exhaling. The higher the levels of alcohol in your blood is equal to the alcohol in your breath. As a future nurse or clinical professional, before they run lab tests, youll be taking down the case history. Youre supposed to be noticing things like alcohol or acetone on your patients breath. Diabetes is a very complicated disorder. There are different types of it. Just keeping it really simple, the fundamental problem in diabetes is a deficiency of insulin that doesnt allow the sugars to be transported into the cells to used for energy. In the case of liver cells, most of the sugar is joined together to form glycogen for temporary storage. If somebody doesnt have enough insulin, the sugar is going to accumulate in their blood stream because they are still eating foods/starches and that is called hyperglycemia (glyc- refers to glucose and -emia means in the blood). As the sugar level gets higher and higher, the sugar starts to spill over in the urine and thats called glycosuria (glyco- means glucose, -uria means in the urine).

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People who have diabetes can go to a drug store and take a dipstick to take a sample of their urine. Theres a color chart so they could see if there is sugar in the blood. The higher it is, the worse their diabetes is. This is not the biggest problem, though. If you dont have enough insulin, your cells dont have enough carbs to make energy. The cells are starving for energy and as a result they are going to break down fats and proteins at a faster rate than normal because they cant use sugar for energy. Anytime you break down fats and proteins, ketoacids increase which is known as ketonemia (-emia mean in the blood) or ketosis (build up of keto acids in the blood stream). The keto acid levels become so high they spill over in the urine so now they are developing ketonuria. There should never be ketoacids in the urine, just like how there shouldnt be sugars. These urine dipsticks sugar both sugar levels and ketoacid levels. The fact that sugars and ketoacids are coming out their urine osmotically causes water to come out of their urine as well. This is why a classic symptom of diabetes is frequent urination, because the ketoacids and sugars are constantly dragging water with them. They are also usually very thirsty all the time as a result. Theres another aspect to this problem: As the ketoacids spill into the urine, remember they are in fact, acids, so this is leading to a state of ketoacidosis. The danger of diabetes is that if somebody needs to inject insulin and they dont do it, three days later they may go into a coma and die because the increase in acid (decrease in pH level) causes the proteins to be denatured. The question comes up sometimes: If someone has diabetes and they cant break down carbs so they are breaking down fats, then why is everyone with diabetes, fat? Thats a fallacy. Not everybody with diabetes is fat. There are skinny diabetics but there are fat ones too because even though they are breaking down fats, they could still be eating more than they need to.

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New blood joins this earth, And quickly he's subdued. Through constant pain disgrace, The young boy learns their rules. With time the child draws in. this wipping boy done wrong. deprived of all his thoughts, the young man struggles on and on he's known. a vow unto his own, that never from this day his will they'll take awayay what i've felt what i've known never shined through and what i've shown never be never see won't see what might have been what i've felt what i've known never shined through and what i've shown never free never me so i dub thee unforgiven they dedicate their lives to running all of his he tries to please them all this bitter man he is. throughout his life the same he's battled constantly this fight he can not win a tired man they see no longer cares the old man then prepares to die regretfully that old man here is me what i've felt what i've known never shined through and what i've shown never be never see won't see what might have been what i've felt what i've known never shined through and what i've shown never free never me

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so i dub thee unforgiven you labeled me i'll label you so i dub thee unforgiven never free never me so i dub thee unforgiven you labeled me i'll label you so i dub thee unforgiven --Lyrics submitted by zac. Read more at http://www.lyrics.com/the-unforgiven-lyricsmetallica.html#QFWfPPSXWzrEBHbI.99 Lay beside me, tell me what they've done Speak the words I want to hear, to make my demons run The door is locked now, but it's open if you're true If you can understand the me, than I can understand the you. Lay beside me, under wicked sky Through black of day, dark of night, we share this pair of lives The door cracks open, but there's no sun shining through Black heart scarring darker still, but there's no sun shining through No, there's no sun shining through No, there's no sun shining What I've felt, what I've known Turn the pages, turn the stone Behind the door, should I open it for you? What I've felt, what I've known Sick and tired, I stand alone Could you be there?, 'cause I'm the one who waits for you Or are you unforgiven too? Come lay beside me, this won't hurt I swear She loves me not, she loves me still, but she'll never love again She lay beside me, but she'll be there when I'm gone Black heart scarring darker still, yes she'll be there when I'm gone Yes, she'll be there when I'm gone Dead sure she'll be there! What I've felt, what I've known Turn the pages, turn the stone

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Behind the door, should I open it for you? What I've felt, what I've known Sick and tired, I stand alone Could you be there?, 'cause I'm the one who waits for you Or are you unforgiven too? (Solo) Lay beside me, tell me what I've done The door is closed, so are your eyes But now I see the sun, now I see the sun Yes now I see it! What I've felt, what I've known Turn the pages, turn the stone Behind the door, should I open it for you? What I've felt, what I've known so sick and tired I stand alone could you be there?, 'cause I'm the one who waits, the one who waits for you, oh! what I've felt, what I've known turn the pages, turn to stone behind the door, should I open it for you? oh! what I've felt, oh! what I've known I take this key, and i bury it in you 'cause your unforgiven too! (never felt, never felt) 'cause your unforgiven too! --Lyrics submitted by adam. Submit Corrections

Send "Unforgiven 2" Ringtone to your Cell Read more at http://www.lyrics.com/unforgiven-2-lyrics-wickedminds.html#mZQiqgfoDBOKsTLx.99 How could he know this new dawn's light Would change his life forever? Set sail to sea but pulled off course By the light of golden treasure Was he the one causing pain With his careless dreaming? Been afraid

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Always afraid Of the things he's feeling He could just be gone He would just sail on He would just sail on How can I be lost? If I've got nowhere to go? Searched for seas of gold How come it's got so cold? How can I be lost In remembrance I relive And how can I blame you When it's me I can't forgive? These days drift on inside a fog It's thick and suffocating This sinking life outside its hell Inside intoxicating He's run aground Like his life Water much too shallow Slipping fast Down with his ship Fading in the shadows Now a castaway They've All gone Away They've gone away How can I be lost If I've got nowhere to go? Search for seas of gold How come it's got so cold? How can I be lost 8In remembrance I relive And how can I blame you When it's me I can't forgive? Forgive Forgive Forgive Forgive Forgive me me not me me not me

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Forgive me not Forgive me Forgive me, why can't I forgive me? Set sail to sea but pulled off course By the light of golden treasure How could he know this new dawn's light Would change his life forever How can I be lost If I've got nowhere to go? Search for seas of gold How come it's got so cold? How can I be lost In remembrance I relive So how can I blame you When it's me I can't forgive? --Lyrics submitted by Michel. Submit Corrections

Send "Unforgiven III" Ringtone to your Cell Read more at http://www.lyrics.com/unforgiven-iii-lyricsmetallica.html#b9RzvmLX8SVjdQgH.99 As I was goin' over the Cork and Kerry Mountains I saw Captain Farrell, and his money he was cofdI first produced my pistol then produced my rapier I said, "Stand and Deliver or the devil he may take ya!" I took all of his money and it was a pretty penny I took all of his money, yeah, and I brought it home to Molly She swore that she loved me, no, never would she leave me But the devil take that woman, yeah, for you know she tricked me easy My shot a rained dum a doo, dum a da Whack for my daddy, oh Whack for my daddy, oh There's Whiskey in the jar, oh Being drunk and weary, I went to Molly's chamber Takin' Molly with me but I never knew the danger For about six or maybe seven, yeah, in walked Captain Farrell I jumped up, fired my pistols and I shot him with both barrels Yeah, My shot a rained dum a doo, dum a da, ha, yeah

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Whack for my daddy, oh Whack for my daddy, oh There's Whiskey in the jar, oh Yeah, whiskey, yo, whiskey Oh, oh, yeah Oh, oh, yeah Now, some men like a fishin' but some men like the fowlin' Some men like to hear, to hear the cannonball roarin' But me, I like sleepin', 'speacilly in my Molly's chamber But here I am in prison, here I am with a ball and chain, yeah My shot a rained dum a doo, dum a da, he, he Whack for my daddy, oh Whack for my daddy, oh There's Whiskey in the jar, oh, yeah Whiskey in the jar, oh My shot a rained dum a doo, My shot a rained dum a doo, My shot a rained dum a doo, My shot a rained dum a doo, --Lyrics submitted by Nate. Submit Corrections dum dum dum dum a a a a da da, hey da da, yeah

Send "Whiskey in the Jar" Ringtone to your Cell Read more at http://www.lyrics.com/whiskey-in-the-jar-lyricsmetallica.html#GWpqeqjWp3fOyG6Y.99 nd of passion play, crumbling away I'm your source of self-destruction Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear Leading on your deaths construction [chorus:] Taste me you will see More is all you need You're dedicated to How i'm killing you Come crawling faster Obey your master Your life burns faster

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Obey your master Master Master of puppets i'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, `cause i'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, `cause i'll hear you scream Master Master [end chorus] Needlework the way, never you betray Life of death becoming clearer Pain monopoly, ritual misery Chop your breakfast on a mirror [chorus] Master, master, where's the dreams that i've been after? Master, master, you promised only lies Laughter, laughter, all i hear and see is laughter Laughter, laughter, laughing at my cries Hell is worth all that, natural habitat Just a rhyme without a reason Never ending maze, drift on numbered days Now your life is out of season I will occupy I will help you die I will run through you Now I rule you too [chorus] --Lyrics submitted by darin. Submit Corrections

Send "Master of Puppets" Ringtone to your Cell Read more at http://www.lyrics.com/master-of-puppets-lyricsmetallica.html#htPRCF0Qf3ESidoj.99 I can't remember anything Can't tell if this is true or dream Deep down inside I feel to scream

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This terrible silence stops me Now that the war is through with me I'm waking up, I cannot see That there is not much left of me Nothing is real but pain now Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please God, wake me Back in the womb it's much too real In pumps life that I must feel But can't look forward to reveal Look to the time when I'll live [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/m/metallica/one_20092051.html ] Fed through the tube that sticks in me Just like a wartime novelty Tied to machines that make me be Cut this life off from me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please God, wake me Now the world is gone, I'm just one Oh God help me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please God, help me Darkness imprisoning me All that I see Absolute horror I cannot live I cannot die Trapped in myself Body my holding cell Landmine has taken my sight Taken my speech Taken my hearing Taken my arms Taken my legs Taken my soul Left me with life in hell Send "One" Ringtone to your Cell One lyrics Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Satan's Fall They're walking by the night The moon has frozen blue Long black coats a shelter for the rain Their load must get through Now bats are leaving their trees They're joining the call Seven satanic Hell preachers Heading for the hall Bringing the blood of a newborn child Got to succeed if not it's Satan's fall Curse Of The Pharaohs Away out in Egypt in the valley of kings Where the mummified pharaohs Pretend dead in their sleep Don't touch, never ever steal Unless you're in for the kill Or you'll be hit by the curse of the pharaohs Yes you'll be hit and the curse is on you The curse of the pharaohs can be so deadly Just destroying your future Makin' it all shady Don't touch, never ever steal Unless you're in for the kill Or you'll be hit by the curse of the pharaohs Yes you'll be hit and the curse is on you A Corpse Without Soul Listen, I'm a corpse, I'm a corpse I'm a corpse without soul Satan, he's taken, he's taken He's taken his toll And he took it on me I, I'm trapped, I'm trapped I'm trapped in his spell Tonight, I'm going, I'm going I'm going to Hell, inside his spell Into The Coven Howl like a wolf And a witch will open the door Follow me and meet our high priestess Come, come into my coven And become Lucifer's child Undress until you're naked And put on this white coat Take this white cross and go to the center of the ring Come, come into my coven And become Lucifer's child Evil

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I was born on the cemetery Under the sign of the moon Raised from my grave by the dead And I was made a mercenary In the legions of Hell Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane You know my only pleasure Is to hear you cry I'd love to hear you cry I'd love to see you die And I'll be the first To watch your funeral And I'll be the last to leave I'd love to hear you cry And when you're down beyond the ground I'll dig up your body again And make love to shame Oh lady cry, and say goodbye Oh lady cry, and say goodbye You've gotta say goodbye 'Cause I will eat your mind [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/m/metallica/mercyful+fate+live_20944523.html ] Send "Mercyful Fate (live)" Ringtone to your Cell Merciful Fate (live) lyrics Universal Music Publishing Group

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CAS Number: 404-86-4 Name: Capsaicin Molecular Structure:

Formula: C18H27NO3 Molecular Weight: 305.42 Deleted CAS: 912457-62-6 Synonyms: Styptysat;6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)- (8CI);8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6nonenamide, (E)-;6-Nonenamide, N-[ (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-, (E)-;trans-8-Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide;6-Nonenamide,N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) methyl]-8-methyl-,(6E)-;Capsaicin (JAN/USP);N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8methyl-non-6-enamide;(E)-N-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)methyl]-8-methyl-non-6enamide;(E)-N-((4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-methyl)-8-methyl-6nonenamide;Zostrix;Capsaicin [USAN];6-Nonenamide, 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-, (E)-;6Nonenamide, N-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-8-methyl-, (6E)-;Prestwick_204;Capsaicin [in oleoresin of capsicum];EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 070701;6-Nonenamide, N-((4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-8-methyl-, (E)-;FEMA No. 3404;Zostrix (TN);Ratden PE 40;N-((4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl)-8-methyl-6nonenamide, (E)-;N-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl)-8-methylnon-trans-6-enamide;(E)-8 Methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide; EINECS: 206-969-8 Density: 1.041 g/cm3 Melting Point: 62-65 C(lit.) Boiling Point: 511.5 C at 760 mmHg Flash Point: 263.1 C Solubility: insoluble in water

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Appearance: Off-white crystalline solid Hazard Symbols: T, Risk Codes: 25-37/38-41-42/43-36/37/38 Safety: 22-26-28-36/39-45-36/37/39 Details Transport Information: UN 2811 6.1/PG 2 AvailableForms: Powder particular: particular AS No.404-86-4Capsaicin Storage:Store in a cool,dry place and keep away from direct strong light Assay:99% Appearance:White to off-white crystalline powder or solid Package:1kg/Aluminum foil or according to your requirement DetailDesc: CAS NO. 404-86-4 The Chinese alias capsaicin; (trans)-8 - methyl-N-vanillyl 6 - nonenamide; Capsaicin [1] Name& Tel:86-29-81870665,13609285751 Address:.209 Keji Road Hi-Tech industrial Develpment Zone .Xian China Introduction:Shaanxi King Stone Enterprise Company Limited is a major company to export materials to several certain industry fields. Our company is headquartered in the city of Xi'an, (the middle of China).Our m...more Min. Order:1Kilogram USD:10-100 /Kilogram AS No.404-86-4Capsaicin Storage:please keep the product in a cool,dry and dark place.the shelf life of the product is 12 mo Assay:Extract Ratio 4:1 to 20:1 Appearance:red brown fine powder Package:Drum,Vacuum Packed,Carton DetailDesc: Capsicum are none of pollution, safe, good quality, and full of nutrientand no p esticide remaining.The whole&n Tel:86-29-68973288 Address:10521 room, unit 1,No.8 BD Xintiandi Building 2 west, Gaoxin three road, Gaoxin zones, xi'an city. T+

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Introduction:Xi'an Galaxy Chemicals Ltd established in 2001, our company develops a reliable distribution chain and provides innovated products to our customers by focusing on our customers' various interests, wh...more Min. Order:100Gram Storage:5-20 Assay:99% Appearance:White crystalline powder Package:1G/50G/1KG DetailDesc:Identity:MS/HPLC Impurity by HPLC Water Content(K.F): 10.0% Tel:028- 61987705 Address:NO.104 Qingshui Binhe Road, Qingyang District, 610092 Chengdu, China Introduction:Acinopeptide Co., Ltd. Acinopeptide is expert on Peptide & Amino Derivatives How Hot Is Hot? Pure Capsaicin (~16,000,000) Naga Viper (1,359,000) World's Hottest Pepper

Bhut Jolokia Bhut Jolokia (1,001,304) Naga Morich or Dorset Naga (923,000)

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Red Savinas Red Savina Habanero (350,000 - 577,000) Chocolate Habanero (200,000 - 385,000) Orange habanero & Scotch Bonnet (150,000 - 325,000) Devil Toung &: Fatalii (125,000 - 325,000) Tepin (80,000 - 240,000) Birds Eye (100,000 - 225,000) Jamaican Hot (100,000 - 200,000) Kumataka (125,000 - 150,000) Carolina Cayenne (100,000 - 125,000) Bahamian (95,000 - 110,000) Tabiche (85,000 - 115,000)

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Thai Peppers Thai (50,000 - 100,000) Chiltecpin (60,000 - 85,000) Haimen (70,000 - 80,000) Yatsafusa (50,000 - 75,000) Piquin (40,000 - 58,000) Santaka & Super Chile (40,000 - 50,000)

Tabasco Peppers Tabasco, Jaloro, Aji & Cayenne (30,000 - 50,000) De Arbol (15,000 - 30,000) Manzano & Shipkas (12,000 - 30,000) Serrano (8,000 - 22,000)

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Hidalgo (6,000 - 17,000) Hot Wax & Puya (5,000 - 10,000) Chipotle (5,000 - 8,000) Jalapeno (2,5000 - 8,000) Guajilla & Mirasol (2,500 - 5,000) Pulla (700 - 3,000) Rocotilla (1,500 - 2,000) Anaheim & Sandia (500 - 2,500) Poblano, Espanola, Ancho, Mulato & Pasilla (1,000 - 2,000) Coronado (700 - 1,000) Santa Fe Grande & El Paso (500 - 700) Pepperoncini & Cherry (100 - 500) Sweet Bell & Pimento (0) Values are in scoville units

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World's hottest chile pepper: The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion! February 16, 2012 | 11:56 am

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This post has been corrected. See note at the bottom for details. The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion sounds like a lethal beast, and in many ways, it is. It's just been crowned the hottest chile pepper on the planet, after testing this week by experts at New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute in Las Cruces. The pepper, which comes from the central south coast of Trinidad, is certifiably potent: Its mean score on the Scoville scale used to grade peppers topped more than 1.2 million heat units, the testing showed. By comparison, a jalapeno logs about 5,000 on the scale.

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"You take a bite. It doesn't seem so bad, and then it builds and it builds and it builds. So it is quite nasty," Paul Bosland, renowned pepper expert and director of the chile institute, told the Associated Press. Researchers were pushed by hot sauce makers, seed producers and others in the spicy food industry to establish the average heat levels for super-hot varieties in an effort to quash unscientific claims of which peppers are actually the hottest. That's something that hadn't been done before, Bosland said. "Chile heat is a complex thing, and the industry doesn't like to base it on just a single fruit that's a record holder. It's too variable," Bosland said. Bosland's team planted about 125 plants of each "super hot" chile pepper variety the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, the Trinidad Scorpion, the 7-pot, the Chocolate 7-pot and the Bhut Jolokia, the previous winner certified hottest by Guinness World Records in 2007, beating out the Red Savina. Peppers were randomly selected, dried and ground until researchers could extract the compounds that produce heat, called capsaicinoids. The capsaicinoids were so strong, they penetrated researchers' latex gloves, which had to be replaced repeatedly. The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion's new notoriety is already making waves in the industry and among those who love their hot, spicy foods. "As with all the previous record holders, there will be a run on seeds and plants," Jim Duffy, San Diego chile pepper grower, told the Associated Press. "Like Cabbage Patch dolls right before Christmas or Beanie Babies, it's like the hot item." What physical effect does the pepper, also known as Brain Strain, cause when it's eaten? Many of those brave enough to try -- who use such names as Firehead Thomas or Ted the Firebreathing Idiot -- have posted online videos showing the symptoms: The eyes widen and tear. Sweat starts to drip. The subject winces, grimaces and hops. It is said the tongue can be numb for days. "Whew, back of my throat, my tongue, it's filling up my tongue," Firehead Thomas says in one video. "It's pretty intense. It really heats your tongue, and it's building. Man, my tongue is on fire! Having trouble talking. Oh, it's bad. ... This is killer." [For the Record, 4:10 p.m. Feb. 16: An earlier version of this post said New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute was in Albuquerque. It is in Las Cruces.] TOP STORIES WATCH THIS

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BY ADRIAN COVERT NOV 11, 2011 4:20 PM109,512 97 Share After Eating One of the Worlds Hottest Peppers, You Will Hallucinate and Say Crazy Shit NPR producer Marshall Terry went to Rock Hill, SC for a story on a pepper up for consideration as the world's hottest by the Guinness Book of World Records. Carrying out due diligence, he also tried the pepper. The aftermath was not pretty. At first, Marshall just looked like he's going through the standard torment of eating something really spicy. Then he began throwing up. Then he started talking nonsense. And then, he claimed he was hallucinating. And really, his words speak for themselves. Just look at how his statements get progressively weirder and weirder. "It's bad." "I'm so sorry folks." "I think the hallucinations are kicking in." "Did you get me throwing up? (Gives the thumbs up upon confirmation)" "Oh God, that's intense." "My hands, my hands, you just have that feeling in your hands (laughs maniacally)." "It honestly feels like I have this anchor or this metallic feeling in my stomach." "My tongue, it just feels like I have this black horrible feeling in my stomach. I can't talk my tongue is stuck now." "What kind of dog is that? Are they just regular dachshunds? I used to work in a kennel for two years. It was my first job." I am never trying that pepper. Ever. [WFAE via Maria Popova] Contact Adrian Covert: EMAIL THE AUTHOR COMMENT FACEBOOK TWITTER DISCUSSIONS

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Discussion now closed. satyrica 11 Nov 2011 5:17 PM I've always wondered.... Is there any danger eating a mega-hot-as-fuck-pepper for the uninitiated? OrnateFreak @satyrica Lets meet somewhere and find out. ...and catch each other eating said pepper for the first time, on video. :P Buzz Mega @satyrica Yes, but mostly due to inappropriate reflex activities set in motion by the consumer's response. Falling out windows, smashing cars, running into walls--that sort of thing. Pure87 @satyrica Having done that before, no. The only thing you run the risk of is vomiting and embarrassing yourself. promoted by cpt0bvius Erwin @satyrica Out side of pain (besides the mouth), joint and stomach cramps, and possible excretion irritation later on? No, perfectly fine. Well, you don't want it to be too acidic all at once, or else you'll REALLY screw yourself over for a good many hours at least. promoted by satyrica Fatal Error @satyrica Yes, especially if the consumer already has a medical condition such as ulcers or hypertension. Eating a ghost chili (bhut jolokia) can cause intense vomiting, stomach cramps, and increased blood pressure and could seriously exacerbate any ulcers or intenstinal bleeding that the eater may already have.

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GizJunkies @satyrica Eating the raw pepper? Probably not. Eating other forms of said pepper such as oils extracted from them? Yes. If you get it in your eyes it could cause blindness. If you coat and irritate enough of your throat it can swell thus cutting off air supply. One such encounter was a man who was given (mild in comparison) wasabi oil in a local Japanese restaurant. He quickly took the challenge and dipped a food item in it that was covered with panko. The dry panko quickly sucked up a large amount of the oil. After eating it his throat swelled. Customers simply thought he was choking on a stuck food item and attempted the Heimlich but it was to no avail. He passed out. CPR kept him going until he was able to breath on his own again. It just depend on your body and what it can handle. promoted by satyrica

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So I'm dating this guy who is a spicy food lover to such an extent that he brings his own imported hotsauce bottle with him around often. He often complains about how dull-tasting many of the "spicy" foods are, and while spiciness is a give or take for me, I want to take him out to a restaurant of any genre (except for Indian) that has served the spiciest food that you've tasted/heard of. I've tried calling east coast grill about their hell night, but unfortunately we're moving before then (it's in the fall) and so can't make that. We're also big carnivores, but don't let that stop you from suggesting a truly hot vegetarian dish!

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Thanks! 1. Some quite hot and very tasty food to be found at Myers and Chang. The tiger tears are great,and can be spiced up w/ some more thai bird pepper per request (easiest to do if you are sitting at the bar) The Nasi Goreng is also a spicy number. The papaya salad is pretty hot as well. RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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D Dinsdale45 Jan 18, 2011 05:16 AM Some of the dishes at Southeast Asian Restaurant in Lowell and some of the Sichuan specialties at restaurants like Sichuan Gourmet, Top Garden, and Red Pepper are very spicy, and I have a very high tolerance for heat. I'm one of those guys who carries around a shaker of ground habaneros. ----Top Garden 1921 Main St Ste 1, Tewksbury, MA 01876 Sichuan Gourmet 1004 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446 RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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D dfan May 12, 2008 12:21 PM As mentioned above, the jerk beef at Redbones is very hot. The hottest food I've ever eaten was the goat curry at the old Green Street Grill (back when it was Caribbean food, not the current incarnation). It was like eating a bowl of hot sauce. The old Green Street Grill chef, Mark Romano, recently opened Highland Kitchen, and his goat curry is often on the menu there, but it has been toned down substantially, even though they still warn you about it. If you asked specifically for it to be made at old Green Street levels of hotness they might be able to do something for you. 5 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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A avial May 8, 2008 02:39 PM I'd imagine a proper sichuan hotpot meal would do the job. You'll sweat for hours on end...

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Dr.Jimbob May 7, 2008 04:14 PM Before Qingdao Garden, ahead of Mary Chung's, and way ahead of Sichuan Gourmet, I'd opt for Sichuan Garden in Brookline Village or Woburn. MC Slim is right in that if you don't walk in spouting a note-perfect Sichuan accent of Chinese, you may have to do some convincing to get them to do it for real, but their Chongqing spicy chicken (ChongQing La4Zi3Ji1, on the Chinese specials menu only) is the most insanely hot thing that I've eaten in the Boston area. Popeye's on crack, a friend of mine described it as. Way hotter than any other contender in the Chinese arena, though SG has its good and bad nights. Their MaPo Doufu and their boiled beef (ShuiZhu NiuRou) aren't bad either. ----Sichuan Garden 295 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445 Sichuan Garden II 2 Alfred St, Woburn, MA 01801 11 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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D Dinsdale45 May 7, 2008 01:36 PM Cafe Azteca in Lawrence has some of the best Mexican in Greater Boston and they make a killer habanero salsa. I've made and sold wildly hot sauces and this stuff ranked right up there. RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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StriperGuy May 7, 2008 06:25 AM The whole Szechuan whole fish with tofu (and piles of dried chillies and szechuan peppercorns) is pretty much all the spice anyone ever needs. Between the peppercorns and the chillies and remember sweating profusely and being temporarily nearly blinded by the sensation. It was delicious ;-).

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G grant.cook May 7, 2008 06:22 AM I think some of the above posters have it right.. call ahead to someplace with a decent creative food tradition, like ECG, and make a special request, especially if you know what he is likely to order.... tell them its his birthday or some sort of special event. RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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kobuta May 7, 2008 06:14 AM I eat pretty spicey food, though I don't purposely buy and chew on habaneros for fun. I suggest taking him to Little Q Hotpot in Quincy, and ordering the spicy broth. You can also load up on orders of meat as your primary proteins, but you can also order lots of different veggies, seafood, noodles, etc. The soup is really tasty, and the more you eat it, the hotter it seems to become. I've had some pretty tough palettes agree that this is some of the spiciest they've eaten, without sacrificing actual taste for the fire. 1 Reply RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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teaTomE May 6, 2008 09:53 PM I've had vindaloos across England (and India Quality at Kenmore can do them quite hot), I've had John Delise Sauce-smothered tacos at El Pelon (fire!) and I've destroyed my gastric system with Sezchuan from Mary Chung, Wangs, Gourmet and Garden, but the real heat lies in Thai. At first it was the Tom Yum at Brown Sugar that was ordered for me in Thai by my GF. Ouch. Then it was S&I Thai's Som Tum (papaya salad) which had me choking and praying for milk. But finally I had the one dish that was light-years ahead of all others in this town in terms of spicyness... Floating Rock's Thai-style farmer's Papaya Salad. This was serious pain. We'd finished off the Tiger

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Tears without finding it remarkably spicy, although it was hot and then we were treated to this. After just two mouthfuls, I was bright red and the mercury was rising. My tongue went through needle-pain, then to broken glass pain and then onto numbness that was only broken when I reached for the fish soup or hot tea to then be treated to searing agony as the hot liquid burnt straight onto my raw nerve ends. All told it took hours to recover. My (very) hardened Thai girlfriend couldn't even handle it - the same girl that scoffed with mild amusement at the weakness of East Coast's Inner Beauty Sauce and lapped up the S&I Som Tum without a tear - she loved it but had to give up half-way through as the spice was just too much. So we doggy-bagged it. I gave it to a work colleague the next day and he threw up. So there it is... farmer-style papaya salad from Floating Rock. It might not always be as ridiculously spicy as I encountered but it was by far the spiciest food - ever - for me.

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MC Slim JB May 6, 2008 09:14 PM If you're a white American, I think it's mostly about convincing the staff that you really want the heat, and won't be one of the many patrons that claimed they wanted heat and left angry and in pain (and leaving a crap tip) because the restaurant gave them what they asked for. I think Thai, Sichuan, certain regional Indians (Goan vindaloos, for instance), and Korean are good places to start. I can recall a dish at the Fenway Brown Sugar that had tears of joy and chilli fire rolling down my face (my first drunken noodle dish there -- too bad nothing since has lived up to it in heat or fresh flavors). Likewise, a lamb vindaloo at India Quality, where the magic words were "Indian hot", though invoking that phrase later yielded something hot but not endorphin-inducing. El Pelon used to do a chilli eating contest, and would load your tacos with mind-blowing fresh chillis if you really asked. Tiger's tears at Floating Rock in Revere can abrade a layer of staleness off your mind. I had a pork with spicy chilli sauce at Sichuan Gourmet in Billerica that flattened me (in a pleasurable way) when I dined by myself a couple of weeks ago at 2pm when the place was empty, but going back with a group a few days ago, was unremarkably hot. They know me well enough at New Jang Su now not to try to talk me out of cham pong, but they still come by asking if I need water (as if that would ever help). I'm not really a fire-eater, can't really comprehend the joy of eating ECG's Pasta from Hell -- a bite of one of those fresh habaneros paralyzes me, renders me speechless for ten minutes, forget eating nine whole ones -- but even with my unimpressive chilli tolerance, I still have to lobby for the heat at many places. S&I Thai is a good example: without begging, their 4-star dishes are really wimpy. With begging, the 2star ones peel my scalp back. RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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The last, and only time, I ordered the jerk beef BBQ at Redbones, which was a year ago, I couldn't get through the whole dish because of the heat. I even brought it home and "diluted" it with other BBQ that wasn't spicy. Still very, very hot. Compared to the ECG's Wings of Ass Destruction, which I had at one of their Hell night's a couple years ago it was a shade less hot. BUT, the big difference was that the Redbones dish was hot just for the sake of being hot. It lacked the flavor of ECG's dish. Redbones may have improved it by now but it's worth a try. Also you could try Jamaican jerk chicken at some of the area's Jamaican restaurants. Ortanique comes to mind. Do a search on this board for Jamaican restaurants. 7 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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9 9lives May 6, 2008 06:22 PM If you like Thai, "pet pet" or "pet ma" will get the heat...I know it's not perfect Thai language but it works..:) My faves are Montien (ask for Thai menu)downtown or Dok Bua in Brookline. 5 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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digga May 6, 2008 05:55 PM How do you feel about Korean food? There are some really spicy dishes that I or DCs have had in Boston, such as kimchee chigae (spicy kimchee stew), yoo kae jang (spicy beef glass noodle soup), jampong (spicy seafood noodle soup). Try out Buk Kyung (aka Hometown) in Union Sq. or Chung Ki Wa (trek out to Medford depending on where you are coming from). 8 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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Prav May 6, 2008 05:02 PM Maybe you ought to just order some "Dave's Insanity" and sprinkle a few droplets on whatever you eat.

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L lisa13 May 6, 2008 04:53 PM I tend to agree that it is hard to find truly hot food in the area. Aside from ECG, there is not much. If you are ever in the Woodstock, NY area, try the purple haze shrimp at New World Home Cooking (technically in Saugerties, NY). It is the hottest thing I've ever eaten, yet it was the most deliciously flavorful heat I've ever experienced. Truly outstanding. The rest of the menu is fun too. Great place. http://www.ricorlando.com/ RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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M macadamianut May 6, 2008 04:44 PM Mary Chungs in Cambridge has some really spicy Chinese food. I love spicy Chinese Food and this was super spicy. I love the East Coast Grill and I would like to try Hell Night. I usually go there for the Latin Brunch. JP licks makes a chocolate Habanero ice cream, it's crazy good. 9 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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J joth68 May 6, 2008 02:42 PM Look out for East Coast Grill's next Hell Night. That should satisfy your man. 7 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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H hargau May 6, 2008 02:41 PM South East Asia in Lowell makes some really spicy dishes. Im sure you could ask for "extra spicy" but i find what they list as "blazing hot" to be quite spicy. Also another place he may enjoy is Fireflys BBQ. I prefer the original one in Marlborough. They do a weekend all you can eat brunch (i forget what day) that has all the ribs, brisket, pulled pork, etc on it plus all the sides. I know many here dont like the place but i think he may because they have a rack of about 100 different hot sauces you can try. Many are really spicy. they even have one you need to sign a waiver to use. 4 Replies RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY

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finlero May 6, 2008 02:40 PM Qingdao Garden in North Cambridge makes a terrific plate of stir-fried whole spicy green peppers. I don't see it online, but I've had it several times recently. At lunchtime, Chacarero is a good downtown spot to know about. Their spicy sauce is hot, but their "extra hot" habanero-based sauce is too much for this Southwesterner. If you're ever in NYC, check out Los Dos Molinos, a Santa Fe-style Mexican restaurant that prides itself on its intensely spicy (but also flavorful) chiles from Hatch, NM.

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PersnicketyChicky May 6, 2008 02:39 PM Hate to say it, t1, but I don't believe you'll be able to satisfy your guy...in Boston/area, that is! Although I have only lived here a few months, I have not yet found any food to be to my taste for spiciness, even when I have asked for it "Thai hot" or the equivalent, although I don't mind as long as it is well-prepared and flavorful. From what I have deduced, the palate here runs toward the sweet rather than the spicy side. I solve this problem by making my own spicy dishes at home when the craving hits me. Hopefully you'll be moving somewhere that you will both enjoy the cuisine. RECOMMEND0 LINK REPLY [i] From Chow and Sponsored Partners

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7 FOODS TO SKIP WHILE PREGNANT 0 BY MICHELLE MAFFEI ^ Posted: May 28, 2012 9:48 AM Posted in: Home / My pregnancy / Second trimester 96

Pregnancy cravings may have you longing to indulge in your favorite foods, but some fare may actually harm your growing baby. Before you take your next bite, discover seven foods to skip while pregnant. Don't give into your cravings Cravings are synonymous with pregnancy, but does eating for two give you the right to indulge? Unfortunately, no. "Being pregnant increases certain hormones in your body, many of which can trigger

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food cravings," explains Sherri Pinero, R.D.,recipeanalysis.com, "but sticking to safe, low bacteria foods is advised." Foods to avoid Bacteria and other toxins can pass through your placenta and deposit into fetal tissue, so be selective in what you eat while pregnant. Even when you are yearning for these yummy selections, it's best for your unborn baby if you skip these foods that are pregnancy no-nos: Soft cheese and deli meats: Cheeses made with unpasteurized milk are laden with listeria, a bacteria to avoid when you're pregnant, such as blue cheese, feta, blanco and more, which can also transfer to cold deli meats. Saccharine and other artificial sweeteners: Sugar substitutes such as Sweet 'N Low and Stevia have not been deemed safe when you're pregnant, while Cyclamate isn't save for anyone. Saccharine and other artificial sweeteners: Sugar substitutes such as Sweet 'N Low and Stevia have not been deemed safe when you're pregnant, while Cyclamate isn't save for anyone.

Being pregnant increases certain hormones in your body, many of which can trigger food cravings Uncooked fish and meat: Sushi, smoked fish such as lox and rare-cooked meats harbor harmful bacteria, so only eat when cooked all the way through or ordered well-done. Herbal teas and supplements: The effects of herbs on your unborn baby have not been confirmed, so opt for decaffeinated teas for a safe alternative. Mercury-laden fish: Baby brain-boosting omega-three fatty acid can be found in fish, but avoid fish higher in mercury such as swordfish, Chilean bass and shark to be safe. Raw eggs: These can contain salmonella, so be sure to avoid unpasteurized Caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise and eggnog. Unpasteurized drinks and foods: In order to kill microorganisms that can injure your growing baby, foods and juices need to go through the pasteurization process.

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Even if the list of seven foods to skip while pregnant may seem obvious, it's the ingredients that you cannot see that can sometimes do the most harm. "Being aware of items with multiple ingredients can be tricky, so be a super sleuth food label reader and don't be afraid to ask your server questions when you eat out," advises Pinero. "It is better to be safe than to spend nine months worrying if what you ate could have affected your baby." Besides, you'll have plenty of opportunities for mommy guilt when your bundle of joy arrives! More about the second trimester Second trimester ultrasound: What to expect Finding out the gender: Yay or nay? How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? Topics: nutrition pregnancy tips

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co Tuesday needs a face-lift! Now you don't have to pick if you want a soft or a crunchy taco because this recipe contains them both! Creamy queso dip, spiced taco meat, crispy tostada shells, sour cream and fresh vegetables are all combined to create the perfect taco wrap. Homemade taco wrap recipe Yields 4 taco wraps Ingredients: 6 large burrito-sized flour tortillas 1/3 cup store-bought queso cheese dip 1 cup taco flavored meat 4 (6 inch) tostadas shells (you could also use corn chips if you cannot find tostada shells) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

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Directions: 1. Lay out 4 flour tortillas and equally divide queso dip between each. Spread it out to create a 6inch circle in the middle of the tortilla. 2. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup taco flavored meat and then top with tostada shells. 3. Divide sour cream and spread on top of the tostada shells. 4. Top sour cream with an equal amount of lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. 5. Take the remaining two flour tortillas and cut each one into four quarters. 6. Add two pieces (to create a 6-inch circle) over the top of each filled flour tortilla wrap. 7. Working one flour tortilla wrap at a time, fold up the edges into a circle. You might have to keep your hand over the flour tortilla wrap to keep the edges from opening up. 8. Once flour tortilla wrap is wrapped, spray nonstick spray into a large skillet and carefully flip the flour tortilla wrap seam side down into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat and press down on the flour tortilla with a spatula and flip when the bottom is browned, about 3 minutes. Cook for another 3 minutes on the remaining side. 9. Continue with the rest of the flour tortillas until all are cooked. 10. Cut in half and serve with salsa if desired. More fun taco recipes Spaghetti taco recipe Buffalo chicken taco recipe Roasted vegetable taco recipe A beautiful chicken dish doesn't have to be saved just for the weekends. This simple dish can easily be thrown together for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Tender baby red potatoes, fresh lemons and garlic all combine with fresh chicken to create a flavorful family feast. Garlic lemon chicken bake recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 lemons, one thinly sliced, one juiced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1-1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved

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4 chicken thighs, bone-in with skin

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Lay out pieces of thinly sliced lemon on top of the oil. 3. In a large bowl, add lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil. Whisk to combine. 4. Add in potatoes and give a gently toss. Spoon potatoes on top of the lemon slices. 5. Add chicken to the bowl of the remaining lemon/olive oil mixture and coat. Place on top of potatoes. 6. Roast for about 50 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are soft. More chicken recipes Coq au vin recipe Beer-braised chicken slider recipe Lemon and oregano chicken fillet recipe Tags: casserole recipes chicken recipes garlic recipes lemon recipes potato recipes Alfredo sauce isn't just reserved for pasta. This perfectly flavored pizza is made with fresh pizza dough, creamy Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This is one pizza that is sure to please your whole family. Chicken Alfredo pizza recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornmeal 16 ounces fresh pizza dough (Normally found in the bakery department of your grocery store) 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese 1 cup chopped grilled chicken 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian blend spice mix

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1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lay down parchment paper on a baking sheet, sprinkle with cornmeal, set aside. 2. Stretch out pizza dough to create a 12-inch circle. Lay onto cornmeal-sprinkled parchment paper. 3. Spread out Alfredo sauce, leaving about 2 inches for the crust. Top with shredded cheese and chopped grilled chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan and Italian spice blend. 4. Let pizza cook for about 20 minutes until the edges are browned and the top of the cheese is melted and browned. More pizza recipes Methods & guidelines for chocolate making If youre an avid baker or chocolate lover, youve most likely tried making your own chocolate truffles. And sure, they were good, but they were probably soft and had to be refrigerated. Once you get the hang of tempering chocolate, you'll be able to not only make truffles but your other chocolate confections will be shiny, smooth and have a nice snap to them. Working with chocolate correctly requires technique, but it's not something you have to be afraid of. With practice, you'll be tempering chocolate in your sleep! What is tempering? Tempering is the melting and cooling down of chocolate to achieve a shiny and smooth chocolate confection. It allows us to achieve great results with minimum steps and temperature control. A thermometer is helpful when tempering chocolate. After some practice, you'll be able to tell the temperature of the chocolate with your wrist. One of the most used and best thermometers on the market right now, preferred by chefs and chocolate makers alike, is the ThermaPen. Why do we need to temper chocolate? Tempered chocolate will set and harden quicker, with a shiny and smooth texture. It will last longer and retain its original flavors and texture. Untempered chocolate will take much longer to set (at times requiring a few minutes in the refrigerator) and, when set, will have a streaky appearance and grainy texture.

Find out how to salvage overheated chocolate >> Basic methods of tempering chocolate

1. Seeding: This method refers to melting 3/4 of your chocolate and then "seeding" chopped
chocolate into the warm , melted chocolate. The introduction of formed crystals in the new chocolate will help bring the entire bowl to temper. The great benefit of seeding is that all your chocolate is contained inside of the bowl, while when tabling (method below) your chocolate could get a little messy all over the table. 2. Tabling: The tabling method requires that you bring all your melted chocolate to a marble tabletop and quickly spread the chocolate all over, continuously moving and spreading it until it cools down. It's crucial to do this on a marble tabletop as marble retains cooler temperatures, but you can also do it on a stainless steel tabltop if need be. Quick tips

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There are some general precautions to take into account if you want your results to be great. While melting your chocolate, keep it away from water. Even a drop can cause it to seize, so make sure that all your tools, bowls and table tops are dry. Another friend/enemy of chocolate is heat. Sure, heat is used to melt chocolate, but overheating will cause it to thicken and turn grainy, so always try to keep your dark chocolate below 120 degrees F and milk and white chocolate under 110 degrees F. More on chocolate Chocolate pretzel beer toffee Walnut streusel truffles Homemade chocolate pudding Road trips don't have to be full of junk food and sugary soda. Sometimes you can make delicious food that is perfect for on the go. These no-bake key lime pies are easy to put together and perfect for snacking on the run. Key lime pie in a jar recipe Adapted from King Arthur Flour Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup key lime or lime juice 1 lime, zested 8 ounces sour cream Whipped cream (optional)

Directions: 1. Add 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs to each 4 ounce glass jar. Set aside. 2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer add cream cheese and mix till smooth. Add in sweetened condensed milk and blend until smooth. 3. Stir in lime juice and zest and then fold in sour cream. 4. Spoon filling into jars, top with lids and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, top with whipped cream before serving. More lime recipes Tequila lime pie shooters recipe Cilantro lime rice burrito bowls recipe Honey chipotle and lime grilled chicken kabobs recipe

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his salad is full of fresh spring flavors. Sweet strawberries, basil and avocado are tossed with cooked quinoa and topped with fresh feta cheese and pine nuts. The champagne vinaigrette adds a light fruity touch to the already simple yet elegant salad. This is a must-make for any spring gathering or even as a light meal for your family.

This salad is loaded with healthy ingredients. Quinoa is still a little foreign to some, but it is widely growing in popularity. It's a wonderful option for vegetarians, vegans and also those on a gluten-free diet who may have trouble getting enough protein plus it's loaded with healthy nutrients. If you want to make this salad vegan, simply skip the feta or add a dairy-free cheese substitute like Daiya or an almond milk cheese. Strawberry basil quinoa salad with champagne vinaigrette recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: For the champagne vinaigrette 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup champagne vinegar (you can substitute balsamic, apple cider or even red wine vinegar) 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Pinch of salt and pepper to taste

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For the salad 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (goat cheese is a good substitute) 4 cups fresh baby spinach, finely chopped (you can also use arugula) 1 small bunch fresh basil, very thinly sliced 1 small avocado, diced Pine nuts or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions: 1. In a blender, add all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Blend until thick and creamy and set aside. 2. In a large bowl add the quinoa, strawberries, 1/4 cup of the feta cheese, spinach, basil and avocado. Add in 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. 3. Divide the salad between serving bowls. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of feta cheese, pine nuts and extra vinaigrette before serving. More homemade salad recipes Healthy barbecue chicken salad with ranch drizzle Marinated panzanella salad with homemade croutons Summer strawberry salad with maple balsamic dressing What's For Breakfast, America? It's said to be the most important meal of the day. With such significance placed on breakfast, PARADE magazine and SheKnows recently teamed up to learn about the habits and routines that make your breakfast stand apart.

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We asked, you answered! The recent survey conducted by PARADE and SheKnows reveals much about the morning routine of many. Read on to see what America eats for breakfast! It really is important Even though it might be tough to get the family ready to start the day or to avoid the morning traffic and make it to an early meeting, more than half the readers who took the survey said they never skip breakfast. Surprise, surprise You might find it surprising, but the survey reveals that most Americans have never had breakfast in bed, and those who have found it awkward. Mother's Day is just around the corner, so why not skew these results a little and give mom something extra special! Try one of these recipes as a breakfast-in-bed treat for mom: Ham, cheese and onion quiche Crabcake eggs Benedict with bacon hollandaise sauce Baked brioche French toast with walnut crumble topping Maple & bacon breakfast cupcakes Try these bacon and egg toast cups >>

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Serve yourself Have you noticed more and more restaurants (think fast food) offering breakfast menus, and that just about every corner can lay claim to a coffee shop? Even so, people are staying in for their first meal of the day and cup of coffee. Our survey shows that 77 percent of people enjoy their breakfast at home, and 45 percent brew their own coffee with a standard coffee maker.

Orange you glad Our readers really love their orange juice. It ranks as the top breakfast juice by a landslide. Flip for bacon and corn pancakes >>

Bring on the bacon and eggs When given the choice, our readers picked eggs and bacon over pancakes and waffles as the most beloved breakfast. This was true even when choosing breakfast-for-dinner options and polled as the people's choice after a night out enjoying a few cocktails.

Sugar, meat thy match We found our readers don't have a huge sweet tooth when it comes to breakfast: Savory meals beat out sweet and sticky in this survey.

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It's no yolk With so many options for egg prep, you might be interested to know that scrambled eggs rated as the most popular presentation.

Not your kind of condiment Ketchup? No way! Only 30 percent of those polled said they enjoy ketchup with their eggs. Whip up some maple & bacon breakfast cupcakes >>

Bring on the bacon You can't deny America's love of bacon. Whether crispy or chewy, respondents voted it the best meat, overall.

We're bowled over When it comes to what Americans pour into a bowl for breakfast, Frosted Flakes is the darling of the cereal aisle, with Cap'n Crunch not too far behind. Serve up a maple bacon breakfast sandwich >> It might be tough to roll out of bed some days, but when you do, you know you can count on breakfast to get you through your day! Bite-Sized Beauties! These crisp and colorful Cobb salad endive boats are a must at your next brunch or garden party!

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Endive leaves make a perfect vessel for these beautiful bite-sized Cobb salads! Cobb salad endive boat recipe Makes 12 appetizers Ingredients: 12 endive leaves, rinsed, blotted dry and uniform in size 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 chicken breast, cooked and diced 1 ripe avocado, diced (squirt with fresh lemon or lime juice to prevent browning) 6-8 cherry tomatoes, sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped 4 ounces crumbled feta or blue cheese (optional) 1/2 cup of your favorite salad dressing (Ranch, Caesar both work well)

Directions: 1. Place endive leaves on a clean, flat surface. Fill each leaf with some egg, chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon and cheese. Serve with dressing on the side.

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TIP: If your Cobb salad endive boats are tipping over, place them on a bed of spinach or arugula to help keep them upright. More appetizer recipes 5 Creative cocktail party appetizers Greek cheese appetizers Easy fresh fruit bruschetta appetizers Make Your Own Churros At Home Bring the festive feel of a street fair to your next special gathering with homemade churros.

Churros are easier to make than you might think and use inexpensive ingredients you likely have at home. Their sugar coating and chocolate sauce make a beautiful (and delicious) presentation for a special breakfast, brunch or dessert. Homemade churros with chocolate sauce recipe

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Ingredients: Churro dough 1 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour Vegetable oil for frying

Sugar mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt

Chocolate dipping sauce 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions: 1 Prepare the dough In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, vegetable oil and salt and bring to a boil. Quickly remove from heat and stir in flour until it forms into a ball. Allow dough to cool for a few minutes and spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.

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2 Pipe the dough Heat a large saucepan filled with 2 inches of vegetable oil to 365 degrees F. Use a candy/deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature. Pipe dough into heated oil in 4-inch strips cut with a knife.

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3 Fry the dough Fry a few strips at a time until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes on each side. Never leave hot oil unattended. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain.

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4 Roll in sugar To prepare sugar mix, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt and pour onto a small plate. Roll warm churros in sugar mix on all sides.

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5 Prepare chocolate sauce Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Stir in cinnamon and cream until smooth. Serve warm.

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More for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo party treats Cinco de Mayo piata cookies 3 Unique margarita recipes Go Crazy For Couscous! Couscous is a versatile dish that's actually a type of pasta. Its perfect for salads or side dishes and cooks up in just minutes!

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For a Meatless Monday, create a great side dish with this recipe for couscous with dried fruit and nuts. For this dish we used dried cranberries and toasted pecans, but you can easily switch up things and use your favorites instead. You could even add spices like ground cinnamon to the mix for added flavor. This side dish cooks up in minutes and has a great texture whether you serve it warm or chilled. Couscous with dried fruit and nuts recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup couscous 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1-1/4 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter to boil. 2. When the water boils, add the couscous, reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook for 7-9 minutes.

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3. A minute or so before the couscous has finished cooking and the water is absorbed, add the dried cranberries to the mixture. 4. Remove from the heat, add the toasted pecans, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix and fluff the couscous with a fork. 5. Serve warm or chill for at least 30 minutes and serve. Couscous make a great side dish! More Meatless Monday recipes Tofu and black bean breakfast burritos Green pea and barley soup Creamy pasta with roasted tomatoes and garlic A Boozy Fiesta Thinking about hosting your very own Cinco de Mayo fiesta this year? Well, we've created the perfect menu for you! Not only do these recipes use fresh Mexican ingredients, they are all spiked with a little booze!

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We even spiked the salsa! This Mexican menu has all of your favorites, like chicken soup made with salsa and beer as well as a fresh berry margarita. All that's missing from this fabulous feast is a gaudy sombrero and a piata!

Tequila pico de gallo recipe Yields about 2 cups Ingredients: 1 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup diced yellow tomatoes 1/4 cup diced red onions 1-1/2 tablespoons jalapeos, chopped 1-1/2 tablespoons garlic minced 2 tablespoons tequila Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons cilantro Salt and pepper

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Directions: 1. Mix the tomatoes, onions, jalapeos, garlic, tequila, lime juice and cilantro. Add salt and pepper and mix to combine. Serve with chips.

Boozy chicken & salsa soup with beer recipe Serves about 4 Ingredients: 3-1/4 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup Mexican beer (we used Tecate) 1 cup salsa (we used pico de gallo) 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with juices 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 cup shredded chicken (we used rotisserie) 2-1/2 tablespoons fajita seasoning Salt and pepper 1 jalapeo, chopped and seeded

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Avocado for garnish

Directions: 1. Mix everything (except for the avocado) in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add salt, pepper and fajita seasoning and stir to mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes. 2. Serve soup with cilantro and avocado slices.

Tequila braised steak salad with avocados recipe Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/2 pound skirt steak About 2-1/2 tablespoons tequila 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt and pepper 2 cups mixed green salads 1/2 tomato, sliced About 3 tablespoons chopped red onion

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1/2 avocado, sliced

Directions: 1. Rub the cilantro on the steaks and add salt and pepper. Add to a bowl and top with tequila. Shake to coat and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours to marinate. 2. Preheat a grill to medium. Lightly grease the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Place the steaks on the grill and grill for about 4 minutes on each side or until just medium. 3. Separate mixed greens into two bowls. Slice the steak and place on the salad. Add sliced tomatoes, avocado, chopped onion and cilantro. Blackberry & strawberry margarita recipe Serves about 4 Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh blackberries 4 ounces fresh strawberries 1/2 cup tequila 1/2 cup diet cranberry juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup lime juice Ice (about 3 cups)

Directions: 1. Place the ice in a blender. Add blackberries, strawberries, tequila, cranberry juice, sugar and lime juice. Pulse on low until mixture is smooth. 2. Serve in margarita glasses rimmed with sugar and enjoy! More Mexican recipes Family-style Mexican recipes Healthy Mexican food recipes Cinco de Mayo brunch recipes No fake cheese here Looking for a quick and easy snack to please a crowd? This creamy baked queso dip won't last long.

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Skip the fake cheese and make your own queso dip full of real cheese and spiced tomatoes. Creamy white queso dip recipe Adapted from Reckless Abandon Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 2 cups grated Parmesan 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt Chips or crackers, for serving

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix well to combine.

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3. Spread the cheese mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 4. Transfer to a serving dish, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, potato chips or crackers. More Daily Flavor Jalapeo bacon dip Cheesy ranch and red bell pepper dip Caramelized onion spinach dip 8 Foods to improve eyesight

Apr 22, 2013 3:00 PM by Sarah Brooks Posted in Food & Recipes / Healthy Recipes & Nutrition / Nutrition & Diet Tips Rate this Article: 1

Those of us with healthy eyes tend to take eye health for granted. Instead of waiting until our vision heads

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south, let's take a look at our diets to improve our eyes. Eat this, see better There are plenty of ways to improve your eye health including getting enough rest (this allows your eyes to fully repair and recover from the day), exercising your eyes (no, not taking them to the gym, but instead warming them with your hands and rolling them) and taking breaks from the computer screen and books. Though all of these will lead to better vision and increased eye strength, the best way to improve your eyesight is through the foods you eat. Here, we list eight foods that are sure to improve your overall eye health. 1 Green vegetables Green veggies such as spinach, collard greens, broccoli and kale are known to prevent loss of vision. They're packed with vitamins A, B12, C and calcium. Your best bet is to eat as many leafy greens per day as possible and make sure not to overcook them as they can lose some of their valuable nutrients. 2 Eggs Start your day off with an egg or two to keep your vision on track. Eggs contain proteins that are beneficial to the lens of your eye. The yolk is equally good for you as it helps prevent eye diseases as you age. Start your day off with this eye-healthy feta, tomato, red onion and basil omelet >> 3 Garlic Similar to eggs, garlic helps protect the lens of the eye and can help protect against cataracts and eye disease as you age. Garlic really is a superfood in addition to improving eye health, it also contributes to lower cholesterol, a healthier immune system and increased blood flow. 4 Carrots You've probably been hearing carrots were good for you since your days of watching Bugs Bunny, but why? Carrots contain beta carotene, which is good for the retina and protects against sun damage. Dip carrots in peanut butter for a healthy, midday snack. 5 Fish Fish particularly salmon, tuna and cod contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in the

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retina. Omega-3s are also known for enhancing your brain power which indirectly leads to better vision. If you're not a fan of fish, take fish oil pills for similar results. 6 Nuts Almonds, cashews and peanuts all contain omega-3s, just like fish. Though they don't contain as much, they've also been known to help reduce dry eyes and eye disease as you age. Grab a handful midmorning if you're in need of a pick-me-up. 7 Avocados Avocados contain more lutein than any other fruit. Lutein improves eyesight by reducing your chances of cataracts and other eye diseases. Check out these out-of-the-ordinary avocado recipes >> 8 Dark chocolate Make room for dessert dark chocolate is good for your vision! Specifically, it contains flavonoids that protect the blood vessels in your eyes. Strong blood vessels equal strong cornea and strong lens, so eat up! More on eye health Eye health: How to protect your vision in the snow 10 Tips to avoid vision loss Kids health: Tips to avoid digital eye strain Tasty And Hilarious Cookie Bring a little humor to any baby shower with these "Dirty Diaper" cookies. Melted, miniature candy bars inside each sugar cookie diaper will have your guests giggling.

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Dirty diaper cookies recipe Yields approximately 10 large cookies Ingredients: 1 tube of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie dough (or your favorite rolled sugar cookie dough recipe) Flour for rolling out dough Assorted Hershey's Mini Candy Bars 1/2 cup milk 3 cups powdered sugar 4 ounces chocolate candy melts

Directions: 1 Shape the dough

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Cut out a paper triangle, sized 8-1/2 x 7 x 7 inches. Flour your surface well and roll out the dough. Place the paper triangle on top of the rolled out dough and use a knife to cut as many triangle shapes as you can. (Repeat this with any remaining dough you have after cutting the first set of triangles.) Fill and fold the diaper Place an unwrapped candy bar in the center of each dough triangle and fold the diaper, starting with the bottom corner first, then the right and left corners. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3 Bake the cookies Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on wire racks for at least 30 minutes.

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Create safety pins for diapers Put the chocolate candy melts in a bowl and heat in a microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat heating until completely melted. Allow it to cool (but not harden) in the bowl for 5-10 minutes before attempting to make chocolate pins. Print a copy of safety pin images (download available here) and place a sheet of parchment paper over the printout. Using a #1 or #2 decorator tip on your piping bag, pour the melted chocolate into the bag. Begin piping the chocolate over the pin images. The first couple will look terrible, trust me. But the more you make, the better you'll get. Make more than you need so that you can pick the best ones for your finished cookies. Allow the chocolate pins to cool and harden on the parchment paper.

5 Glaze the cookies Mix 1/2 cup milk and 3 cups powdered sugar in a bowl to make an icing glaze. Pour the glaze frosting over the cookies. (For convenience, I like to use a plastic ketchup/mustard bottle.) Allow the glaze to drip off the sides and dry.

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6 Add the finishing touch While the glaze is drying, carefully take the pins off the parchment paper and attach them to the fronts of the diaper cookies. The drying glaze will secure them in place.

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More food crafts 3-D carrot cookies Edible teacup cookies Adorably cheesy animal appetizers Nutty chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe Adapted from Taste of Home Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup miniature semisweet or milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans Graham cracker sticks or sliced apples, for dipping

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1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in both sugars and beat until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. 2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. 3. Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans, if desired, and serve with graham cracker sticks or apples. More Daily Flavor Quick-and-easy brownie trifles Chocolate Fluffernutter banana bread Funfetti cake waffles Sweet Potato Chips In Minutes This homemade salty-sweet treat can be yours in just five minutes.

Sweet potato chips are the ultimate snack food. They possess the food craving trifecta: sweet, salty and crunchy. The bonus in making them in the microwave is they are ready quickly. You could be munching away on these within five minutes of the urge striking. As a side dish, microwave sweet potato chips are perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need some last minute meal inspiration. What is so impressive about these chips is how crispy they become in the microwave. They produce an audible and satisfying crunch that makes you want to go back for another. The flavor is also remarkable. I usually associate the intense sweetness of a sweet potato with a low and slow roast in the oven, but the microwave makes these sweet potato chips comparably caramelized.

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Microwave sweet potato chips Serves 1 Sweet, salty and crunchy, these sweet potato chips are a satisfying snack or the perfect accompaniment to a burger. Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions: 1 Scrub the sweet potato clean. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the sweet potato into rounds 1/8-inch or thinner.

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2 In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with the olive oil and salt to evenly coat.

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3 Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer on a paper towel and microwave on high until they just begin to brown, three to four minutes. Allow to cool before eating.

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More microwave snack recipes Chocolate muffin in a mug recipe Microwave cherry crunch recipe Microwave caramel corn recipe

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Get the recipe for blueberry, banana & mint smoothies Make your smoothie even healthier Smoothies make for a nutritious breakfast, quick post-workout snack or evening dessert. They're naturally healthy but you can make them even healthier by adding superfoods without sacrificing taste! This summer, it's time to supercharge your health and body by eating right and getting into shape. Smoothies will naturally give you a boost of energy and pack your body with nutrients needed to get through the day. Add in a superfood and you've got yourself an even healthier smoothie certain to provide you with optimal energy. Now, what exactly is a superfood? Simply put, superfoods are foods rich in phytochemicals. Phytochemicals fight disease, strengthen the immune system and contribute to an overall healthier well-being. Let's take a look at eight foods to add to your smoothie to start living a healthier life. 1 Spinach Next time you make a smoothie, toss in a handful or two of fresh spinach leaves. Spinach contains fiber to help curb overeating and is loaded with antioxidants. Huge bonus: You can't taste it in the smoothie!

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Check out these green smoothie recipes >> 2 Dates

Add this superfood to your smoothie before working out. Dates contain the most glucose of any other fruit. Glucose is the body's primary source of energy and dates ensure you'll have lasting energy to get you through that tough workout. 3 Flaxseeds

Throw in a small scoop of flaxseeds or flaxseed oil for an easy way to get in your necessary omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are good for your heart and cardiovascular system and help support a strong, healthy immune system. Also, this is another superfood you won't be able to taste! 4 Matcha green tea powder Matcha green tea powder is better for you than consuming green tea since you consume the whole leaf. One scoop of powder in your smoothie is the equivalent of drinking multiple glasses of green tea. Drink before your next workout for enhanced energy and optimal focusing abilities. Try these recipes containing matcha green tea >>

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Don't fear this blue-green algae known as spirulina. Many believe it's the ultimate protein and is similar to eating a piece of steak (without the calories!). Spirulina contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, calcium and more. It helps your muscle tissues rebuild after an intense workout and increases the number of immune cells in your body. Use sparingly, though, since it does have a strong seaweed taste (think no more than 1 teaspoon). 6 Raw honey

Raw honey will not only sweeten your smoothie up a bit, it also aids in digestion and is full of vitamins B and C. Consuming raw honey has been proven to decrease your risk of cancer and it has a calming, almost therapeutic effect on your body. 7 Coconut oil

Are you trying to lose weight? If so, add 2 tablespoons to your next smoothie pre-workout. Coconut oil combats body fat by converting it into energy, making you burn more fat during your workouts. It also gives you lasting energy all day and helps prevent fatigue later in the day. 8 Goji berries One of the better-tasting superfoods is goji berries. Goji berries have been used for centuries in Asian cultures to help with longevity of life. Packed with more than 20 vitamins and minerals, they also help regulate hormones, improve your eyesight and boost your immune system. Since they usually come dried, soak them in water for a few minutes so they blend more easily. More on superfoods How to incorporate superfoods into your diet 10 Supermarket superfoods you should be eating

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Top 6 superfoods for summer Pizza For Dinner Simple to prepare, quick-rising dough from scratch means you can make this garden skillet pizza tonight! Get the kids involved for a fun family pizza night!

The dough recipe yields two deep dish skillet crusts and only needs to rise between an hour and an hour and a half. If you want both pizzas to be a garden skillet pizza, simply double the pizza ingredients below. If not, make one garden skillet pizza and, with the other half of the dough, prepare a pizza of choice! Garden skillet pizza recipe Dough adapted from Emeril Lagasse, Chicago-style deep dish pizza Yields 2 (12 inch) skillet pizzas Make the dough Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups warm water 1 (1/4 ounce) package quick rising yeast 1 teaspoon sugar

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3-1/2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour 1/2 cup semolina flour 1/2 cup canola oil, plus 2 teaspoons to grease bowl 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon salt

Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast, and sugar and stir to combine. Let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the semolina, 1/2 cup of the oil, the melted butter and the salt, mixing by hand until it is all incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, working the dough after each addition, until all the flour is incorporated but the dough is still slightly sticky. 2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth but still slightly tacky, 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or warm towel and set in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Tip If you wish to make only one pizza, wrap the second half of the pizza dough (loosely) in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Remove dough from the fridge approximately an hour before preparing the pizza, this will allow the dough to lightly rise again before baking. While the dough is rising, prepare pizza ingredients Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese (divided 1 cup and 1/4 cup) 6-8 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1/2 small onion, very thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (divided 1/4 cup and 1/4 cup) 1 garlic clove, finely diced 10 small fresh mozzarella balls, packed in water 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing the pan and to drizzle at the end if desired)

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Fresh cracked pepper and red pepper flakes (if desired)

Directions: 1. Place oven rack on the lowest tier in the oven and preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Place a tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and, using a culinary brush or paper towel, coat the bottom and sides of the pan with the oil. 2. Place 1/2 of the dough into the oiled pan. Using your hands, spread the dough so it covers the bottom of the pan and press it up the sides about 1 inch. Let dough rest in the pan about 5 minutes. 3. After the 5 minutes is up, place 1 cup of the shredded cheese onto the bottom of the dough. Next, layer in the artichoke hearts, the roasted red peppers, the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and 1/4 cup of the fresh basil onto the top of the pizza. Top pizza off with the fresh mozzarella balls (allowing some space in-between each ball). 4. Place pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove pizza from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup fresh basil. Allow the pizza to sit about 5 minutes, to set and slightly cool. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve. More pizza recipes Hawaiian pizza Jalapeo pizza Buffalo chicken cauliflower pizza

Interview: Rocco DiSpirito cooking & summer plans Rocco DiSpirito recently joined with Triscuit to launch their new Brown Rice Triscuit and is hoping to

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change people's perception of healthy food. For SheKnows readers only, he's sharing recipes, providing tips on healthy cooking and more!

What's cooking for chef and best-selling author Rocco DiSpirito? Well, everything you can think of! He's currently launching Triscuit's new Brown Rice Triscuit, has three more books in the works and a new AOL video series "Now Eat This! Italy." On cooking "I've made it my life's work to change people's perception of healthy food by making low-fat, low-calorie dishes that are delicious and easy to make at home." SheKnows: When did you first realize you wanted to be a chef and had a passion for food? Rocco DiSpirito: At my first restaurant job at Sutphin Pizza in Jamaica, Queens. Even though I was only allowed to cut slices and scoop Italian ice, it was love at first sight. SK: What is your favorite type of food to cook? RD: I love to cook anything healthy. My "flash-fried popcorn chicken" is one of my favorite dishes because it has all the flavor of fried chicken, but one-third of the calories. SK: What is your favorite healthy food to eat? RD: Greek yogurt. I put it in everything. It adds so much flavor and texture to ordinary dishes without tacking on all the extra fat and calories. SK: Favorite splurge food? RD: Bacon cheeseburger, fries and a shake from Shake Shack. Who doesn't love a good burger and fries every once in a while? SK: How often do you cook at home? RD: Almost every day. I love taking an old traditional dish and putting my spin on it. Experimenting in my own kitchen allows me to get creative and, hopefully, those new recipes will inspire others to do the same. On summer SK: Summer is finally approaching, and grilling can be a great way to cook healthy, nutritious meals. Do you enjoy grilling? Any grilling secrets you care to share? RD: Grilling is my go-to summer cooking method. Anything and everything can be prepared on the grill.

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Make sure your grill is always hot and use wood or charcoal versus gas whenever possible. SK: How do you typically spend your summers? RD: I enjoy gardening, bike riding, cooking and playing with my dogs. I love being outdoors in the summer so anything I can take outside, I try to! Staying active and working new hobbies into my day-to-day life really allows me to enjoy my surroundings and keeps me excited about a healthier lifestyle. SK: Do you enjoy entertaining such as having people over for barbecues, or do you prefer to be the guest? RD: I love both, but I love to entertain more than being a guest. Entertaining allows me to showcase my talents as a chef, experiment with new ingredients and encourage others to make healthier choices.

On current projects SK: You recently joined with Triscuit to help launch the new Brown Rice Triscuit what inspired you to do this? RD: I've made it my life's work to change people's perception of healthy food by making low-fat, lowcalorie dishes that are delicious and easy to make at home. Triscuit has always championed simple, wholesome ingredients, and the Brown Rice Triscuit is an exciting new development. I love that a brand like Triscuit continues to offer a wholesome snack. And it's right in the cracker aisle!

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SK: How can we go about making everyday meals healthier? RD: Use my recipes! I spend a lot of time working out how to balance the healthy and the delicious so you don't have to. Here are a few tips to help you make better choices every day: Get rid of sugar from your diet. Good sweetener substitutes you can try are monk fruit extract, stevia, agave nectar and coconut nectar. Use xanthan gum to thicken smoothies and shakes in the blender . It will give you that rich and creamy texture you would normally get from fat but without all the calories. Stay away from fast food. Cook a little more and make sure you sneak cruciferous veggies into your family's diet (i.e., broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc.).

SK: Can you share with us a recipe featuring the new Brown Rice Triscuit? RD: My "nacho bean dip" is a great choice. In this recipe, I use lean turkey and whole red beans, and instead of nachos I use Brown Rice Triscuit crackers. By using these substitutes, you'll be able to cut the normal amount of calories in this dish by 75 percent! SK: And finally, we love your Now Eat This! cookbooks are you planning on releasing more? RD: Not only are there three more books coming, but my AOL video series, "Now Eat This! Italy," is launching in early June. You can watch me cook the dishes from my book, and then you can order those dishes online. They will be sent fresh to your home, ready to eat. How cool is that? More on healthy eating 5 Simple tips for healthy eating on the go 5 Healthy habits for summer slimdown 6 Healthy eating myths debunked Photo credits: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com, Kyle Blair/WENN.com Tags: celebrity chefs cooking tips grilling tips healthy eating rocco dispirito t may be mushy, but it's still useful Did you overcook your rice? Unfortunately, it's easy to do since it cooks relatively fast. Luckily, there are ways to salvage it so you don't have to throw it out. Overcooking anything isn't exactly ideal. It makes you feel like all your time and effort went down the drain. With rice, though, it doesn't have to be that way. Some recipes actually call for overcooked rice, and we're here to share those with you plus provide some tips on how to prevent your rice from overcooking! Easy recipes using overcooked rice Rice pancakes A super delicious way to use up your overcooked rice is to make rice pancakes (think potato pancakes made out of rice). Saute your favorite vegetables in a little bit of olive oil and add to the rice. Toss in a few

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handfuls of shredded cheese and mix well. Shape the rice mixture into round patties and saute until crispy. Soup Rice in soup is always overcooked since you reheat the soup (and cook the rice further) every time you go to eat it. The soups that work the best for adding overcooked rice include chicken and rice, hot and sour, minestrone and vegetable beef. Meatballs Hosting a party? Mix a few cups of overcooked rice into your meat to form meatballs. The rice acts as a filler so you'll get more meatballs for your money without sacrificing flavor. Baby food Have little ones running around? Overcooked rice is great for them since it's significantly easier to chew than regular rice. Serve it to them as-is or mix with pureed vegetables or fruits. Fried rice Frying foods will naturally make them crispier. Put your overcooked rice in a saucepan with some olive oil and cook over medium heat. Add in your favorite vegetables, an egg and soy sauce. Rice pudding If you're in the mood for something sweet, turn your overcooked rice into rice pudding by adding milk, cinnamon, sugar, raisins and vanilla extract. Mix well and serve warm! Check out this recipe for chicken fried rice >> Tips to prevent your rice from overcooking Sometimes we can't help overcooking our food. Whether we get an unexpected phone call, the baby starts crying or we simply forget to set the timer, it can't always be avoided. To lessen your chances at overcooking your rice, though, utilize the following tips: Don't cook when you have a million other things going on . In other words, if the kids are screaming and the phone won't stop ringing, it's not the best time to start dinner. Wait until the kids settle down a bit or your husband gets home and can lend a helping hand. Never be afraid to ask for help. Set the timer early. This is our favorite trick. Whether you're cooking rice, a casserole or brownies, always set the timer a few minutes earlier than the directions say. If the timer goes off when you're in the middle of changing a diaper, you know you have time to complete the task without burning the food. Delegate. Finally, when cooking rice or any type of meal, delegate tasks to family members. Older kids can set the table or be in charge of preparing side dishes. Younger kids can do small tasks with you so they feel involved, too. By making dinner a family event, you'll give the kids something to look forward to plus prevent food from burning or overcooking.

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In a pickle: What to do with overcooked veggies In a pickle: How to accommodate food allergies at your dinner party In a pickle: How to save a burnt cake Shake Things Up On Cinco De Mayo! Fill these hollow maraca cookies with Nerds candies, and they'll sound as good as they taste.

Candy-filled maraca cookie recipe Yields approximately 36 cookies Ingredients: 1 tube sugar cookie dough 1 cup green candy melts 1 cup tan candy melts 1 cup red candy melts

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1 Prepare dough Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll 1-inch balls of sugar cookie dough and place inside the bottom half of a lightly greased cake ball pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. 1/4 cup black candy melts Nerds candies Pirouette rolled wafer cookies Red Life Savers Gummies

2 Shape dough Using a melon ball tool, lightly press the insides of each cookie to flatten and hollow. Allow cookies to cool in pan for 5 more minutes. Using a sharp knife, carefully loosen and remove cookies. Repeat baking steps with remaining dough.

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3 Fill with Nerds Group the cookie halves into pairs, and fill the bottoms with Nerds candies. Melt tan candy melts in a microwave safe bowl, 30-seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until melted. Dip the open edge of the top cookie halves in candy melt.

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4 Form the maraca rattle Attach to the bottom pairs filled with Nerds. Allow to cool and harden. Any drips can be cleaned up with a knife after they're firm.

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5 Create the maraca handle Cut Pirouette cookie sticks in half. Insert a red Life Savers Gummies candy on the tip of each cookie stick.

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6 "Paint" the maracas Melt green candy melts in the microwave. Dip the bottom 1/3 of each cookie ball in the green candy melt.

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7 Attach the handle to the rattle Flip them over and attach a Pirouette cookie stick with Life Savers Gummies. Place in a drying rack or in a mini cupcake pan to cool and harden.

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8 Coat the rest of the cookie Reheat and melt the tan candy melts again in the microwave. Dip the cookie balls with attached Pirouette sticks into the tan candy melt and coat the remaining cookie area.

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9 Allow them to dry Flip upright and place inside small glasses to cool and harden.

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10 Add the finishing touches Melt red candy melts in the microwave. Dip the top 1/3 of each cookie ball in the red candy melt. Flip upright again and place inside glasses to cool and harden. Melt black and white candy melts in microwave. Using a paintbrush, add decorative stripes and dots to your maraca cookies.

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11 Shake and eat

More food crafts A Touch Of Lemon In Meatballs Lemon juice, pulp and zest are all commonly used in cooking. What about the leaves? Did you know that they also give a subtle hint of lemon in the food?

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Wrap and bake your meatballs in lemon leaves to trap the moisture inside and get that delicate lemony flavor. It's different, and it tastes like spring. This is a must-try for your next dinner! Lemon leaf-wrapped meatballs recipe Yields 20 small meatballs Ingredients: 1 slice sandwich bread 1/4 cup milk 10 ounces ground pork 10 ounces ground beef 1 untreated lemon, zest 1 egg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 thumb-size ginger piece, chopped finely Salt Pepper

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20 untreated big lemon leaves, washed and dried

Directions: 1. Cut away and discard the crusts of the bread. In a small bowl, soak the white part of the bread with the milk. When the bread becomes soft and has absorbed the milk, squeeze out the excess milk and set it aside. Discard the milk. 2. In a large bowl, mix the beef, pork, bread, lemon zest, egg, lemon juice, ginger, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients well until the mixture becomes compact. 3. Get about a tablespoon of the meat and shape it into a ball. Do the same thing to the rest of the meat. 4. Wrap each meatball with a lemon leaf, then secure on top with a toothpick. 5. In an oiled baking dish, line the meatballs together. 6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degress F for 45 minutes. More meatball recipes Apple meatball kabobs recipe Easy chicken meatballs recipe Cheese-stuffed meatballs recipe

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An easy but impressive dessert A quick-and-easy brownie trifle becomes an impressive dessert when layered in a martini glass and is a perfectly sweet ending to a cocktail party. These sweet and salty brownie trifles are super easy to make and can be customized by adding more or less of each ingredient. Quick-and-easy brownie trifle recipe Yields 8 Ingredients: 1 recipe white chocolate peanut butter brownies (or your favorite recipe) Whipped cream Pretzels, crumbled Chopped peanuts Chocolate syrup

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Caramel ice cream topping

Directions: 1. Cut the brownies into 16 squares. 2. For each glass, cut 2 brownies into bite-sized pieces and place a single layer in the bottom of your glass. (A cocktail glass or Mason jar makes perfect individual servings.) 3. Top brownies with layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle on the pretzels and peanuts. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel ice cream topping. Repeat the layers until the glass is full. More Daily Flavor Peanut butter and Nutella sandwich cookies Chocolate pretzel beer toffee White chocolate confetti cookie pie Time To Get Stuffed! Pulled pork is perfect on its own but even better when piled high on a sweet potato. This dish is filling and flavorful!

These savory barbecue pulled pork stuffed sweet potatoes are easy to throw together and are the perfect choice for a quick lunch. This dish is also the perfect use for leftovers. Don't worry if you don't have any pulled pork leftovers sitting in your fridge. We give you the recipe for that too. Simply heat, top, and enjoy!

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Pulled pork stuffed sweet potato recipe Yields 2 stuffed potatoes Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes 2 cups pulled pork, with or without barbecue sauce (find recipe here)

Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. 2. Wash sweet potatoes, prick the potato with a fork, put on oven rack and bake for about 45 minutes until soft. Depending on the size of the potato, it can take anywhere from 40-60 minutes. 3. Once potatoes are fully cooked reheat pulled pork on the stovetop or in the microwave. 4. Cut cooked sweet potatoes down the center and stuff with warmed pulled pork. More sweet potato recipes Sweet potato baked doughnut recipe Black bean and sweet potato enchilada recipe Streusel sweet potato casserole in orange bowl recipe Tags: barbecue recipes pork recipes pulled pork sweet potato recipes 6 ounces pineapple, cubed 4 ghost chili 1 small onion, 6 ounces cubed 1 carrot, 3 ounces rough chopped 1 ounce golden raisin, 1/4 cup 4 garlic cloves, 1 ounce 1 lime, zest and meat the white pith discarded 1/2 ounce ginger, rough chopped 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/2 cups vinegar Directions: 1 Place all but the vinegar in a food processor and pulse till pureed. Add to pot with vinegar and cook 15 minutes. If needed blend again for a smooth sauce. 2 Fill hot sauce into sterilized hot bottles or jars. 3 Place in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. 4 Let age for at least 1 week. Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/pineapple-ghost-chili-sauce-438373?oc=linkback Author

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Notes: The peculiarity of this chili is to use a combination of large quantities of four fresh peppers (poblanos, serranos, jalapenos, habaneros), which devel (more) - tuscanfoodie Serves 10-12 4cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2small onions, chopped 4thick slices of bacon, - preferably smoked - chopped (optional but strongly recommended) 3poblano peppers, chopped 4jalapenos peppers, chopped 4serrano peppers, chopped 1habanero peppers, chopped 1dried ghost chile, chopped (optional) 3tablespoons chili powder (medium hot or hot) 2tablespoons cumin 1tablespoon paprika 1pound ground beef 1pound ground pork (optional: you may also make this recipe with 2 pounds of ground beef only) 1can (14oz) black beans, washed and rinsed 1can (14oz) kidney beans, washed and rinsed 1large can (28oz) of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes (for a chunkier chili) 1can of beer (optional, highly recommended) salt and pepper sour cream, for garnish (optional) shredded monterey or cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional) cilantro, chopped, for garnish 1tablespoon masa harina 1. In a large pan (I use a Dutch oven), cook the bacon until it becomes crisp, stirring. You do not have to add any vegetable oil or butter, because the bacon will release a lot of grease. However, if (for whatever reason) you decide NOT to use bacon, you need to melt 2 tbsp of butter. 2. Add all the chopped vegetables and the spices: the garlic, the onions, all the peppers, the chili powder, the cumin, the paprika and stir so that everything gets coated in the fat of the bacon (or the butter). Add a couple pinches of salt and pepper: don't worry at this stage, you can always add salt and pepper also at a later stage in the process. (Have a look at the photo above to have an idea of the various steps and of the texture required). Let the vegetables and the spices cook for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables and chilis are softer, stirring every now and then. Then stir in the meat, small batches at a time. You need to break the meat up with a wooden spoon, so that there are no large patches. It is a tedious process, but it will go relatively quickly. Cook the beef and the pork, stirring it, for another 10-15 minutes after that you have added it all, so that it is all broken up and it is not pink anymore. Add the beer, if you are using it, and let it reduce (5 minutes), while stirring. Add the tomato sauce and the beans, and stir. If you think the concoction is too dry, add some water, one table spoon at the time. Lower the heat so that the chili is simmering, and cook for 2-2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Half an hour before the end, add the masa harina, and stir the chili so as to make sure it dissolves. This will thicken the chili. You may omit this step if you like you chili very soupy.

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6. To serve, transfer chili to bowls and garnish with cilantro, sour cream and the cheddar, if you want. Or you can serve it on rice, or on tortilla chips. Whatever you do, remember one thing: the chili con carne will get better (and hotter) the next day, and the day after next...and so on. So you should plan to cook it at least one day in advance. A word of caution about the chiles I use in this recipe: remember that by taking out the seeds and the veins of the chiles, you are reducing their heat by 70%... it is up to you: if you want your chili to be VERY hot, leave the veins and the seeds. If not, you can take them all out or do a mix of both. And be PARTICULARLY careful when handling habaneros and the optional ghost chile: you really need to protect your hands, or else you WILL regret it.

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The Bhut Jolokia Chili Pepper (a.k.a. Ghost Pepper, Naga Jolokia, Cobra Pepper, etc.) is the hottest in the world! Jolokia peppers grown by an Indian company grew a Jolokia pepper that tested at 1,041,427 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) and it was confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the hottest pepper in the World in February 2007. The Red Savina habanero was the previous record holder, at only 350,000580,000 Scoville Heat Units. The Ghost Pepper or Bhut jolokia came from in northeastern India and is harvested in Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Fresh Ghost chili peppers tend to be long and tapered about 2 to 3in length and 1 wide with orange-red color. They tend to be comparable in physical appearance to the Habanero peppers,

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however they have got slightly wrinkled skin. The plant themselves does not appear significantly different from any other hot pepper variety. Growing the Bhut jolokia Live plants are challenging to locate so the majority of Bhut jolokia is grown from seed. Within the United States seeds may be purchased from the New Mexico State University Chile Pepper Institute. Seeds generally sprout about 10 days following planting in sandy properly drained organic potting soil. Give Bhut jolokia a lot of room to develop, especially if you plant it in the ground. These types of chili peppers can easily grow to 5 high by 5 wide in perfect conditions. Ghost chili may be grown in containers, however this limits the dimensions to which the plant can eventually grow. The Ghost Pepper can be employed as a spice in meals or consumed alone. Bhut jolokia offers a fruity pepper aroma and flavor along with a continual scent of capsaicin. An individual seed from a Bhut Jolokia can easily sustain extreme pain sensations within the mouth for up to thirty minutes before subsiding. The majority of the heat associated with these peppers is centred in the fleshy component of the pepper. Buy Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce 2010 2011, Hot Sauce Reviews and Spicy Food Blog. All rights reserved by InsaneChicken.com. was a little nervous to try Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce. Ive hadDa Bomb Ground Zero and it brought me to my knees. Since this one is made with the extremely hot Naga Jolokia, I expected to be punished with the intensity of the heat. In fact, I expected to find a sauce that was nearly unusable without mixing it sparingly in enough food to feed a hundred people. I opened the Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Sauce and dipped the tip of a tooth pick in. I wanted to prepare myself. Youve heard the old saying, It will clear out your sinuses, right? Well, trust and believe that this sauce will do just that. Its not as hot as Da Bomb Ground Zero, but it is a blistering smack in the face that will satisfy anyone who likes it hot enough to hurt. Surprisingly, though, is the flavor of Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, due in large part to the extremely satisfying flavor of the ghost pepper. While this sauce is meant to create a fire, it was also developed to be used. You wont be dipping your chips in it or pouring it over a sub in large doses, but you can use it in several cooking and food preparations.

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As if the Naga Jolokia werent enough, Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce includes fresh habaneros and some habanero powder. Theres also some lime juice concentrate and some mango puree to help round it out. Tomato paste helps give it body. If youre a chili fan, youre going to love what a couple of drops of this sauce does to the taste. Dont add more than a dime-size portion to a big bowl of chili or you may find it a little hotter than you can handle, but fear not, you dont need more than that. A dime-size portion of this sauce absolutely brings any bowl of chili to life in terms of great taste and potent heat delivery. Both the ghost pepper and the habaneros play hardball with one another to deliver a combined taste that will have pepper lovers drooling. The pepper seeds from both peppers float freely in Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Sauce and add a delicious texture and finishing touch to the chili. You can also add a drop of this sauce into any other hot sauce youre using to give it additional flavor and heat. Like Da Bomb Ground Zero, I recommend you keep Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce away from kids, and unless you want to torture yourself, use it wisely. Buy Da Bomb Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce 2010, Hot Sauce Reviews and Spicy Food Blog. All rights reserved by InsaneChicken.com. Hey fellow Chili Heads! This is Atomic Eh? giving you a chance to experience some of the atomic heat baby! (And I am not talking about what you get from your local tax auditor!) As the heat of our tax season is coming to a close, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief, as we file our taxes, and hope that we wont hear about them ever, ever again. But when it comes to barbeque sauce or hot saucethat is something we want to experience over and overeven if it taxes our ________________! (Ill let you fill in the blank.)

I have to tell you that I just love

spicy food. I am always

searching for a new product to try. I love the sweet taste of the peppers that come fresh

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from gardens all over the world. This obsession to consume is part of many cultures, beliefs, countries, and religions. (Not to mention my family as well.) Nothing seems to want to hold back this age-old adoration of the almighty pepper. One of my favorite, all time spiciest peppers that I have tried is called the Ghost Pepper. (Yes, this pepper should scare you!) This pepper also goes by the name of the Naga Bhut Jolokia pepper and there are several spicy varieties out there. For a long time this pepper held the world record for being the hottest you can get. Every one of these varieties is more blistering then the last. The less water and more heat that this Atomic plant getsthe hotter their fruit becomes. Right now people are starting their gardens and hoping for the biggest crop ever. If you are like me, and you live in a climate that is not conducive to growing peppers, then this is what you do.go online, type in Insanechicken.com and try this sauce that I am going to tell you about. Its a good one!

Red Ghost Hot Sauce. I must admit that I was a little apprehensive about this sauce when it arrived. I love the label. It has everything that a hot sauce label should have in my opinion. The artwork stimulates a mix of emotions from friends of mine that have seen this. I was told that it creates a little fear and a whole lot of curiosity. Just what the producer wants I imagine. As a fellow Chili Head, you have to appreciate the ingrediants in this product. Listed on the side of the bottle, It says Cayenne Pepper 40,000 Scoville Units Habanero Peppers 200,000 Scoville Units Naga Bhut Jolokia 1,000,000 Scoville Units This, my friends, is some HOT sauce. When I opened it, I could immediately smell the spicy Cayenne peppers and also the fruity smell of the Jolokianot to mention a little burn in the back of my nose. So my wife was kind enough to make some loaded nachos for my taste test. (One might wonder if it was I that was loaded when I tried this but I swear, it was just

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the nachos!) The sauce comes with a little pour spout so that you dont ruin your food. A little of this sauce goes a long way! I poured a little on and tried it. The vinegar doesnt really come through in the taste, but the peppers are wonderful. Its hot! The heat just builds to a point and burns. The biggest problem with this sauce that I can say is the taste IT TASTES GOOD! I cant get enough. After pouring this all over my nachos I was sweating non-stop from the heat, my toes were doing the happy dance under the table from the pain, and my sinuses were releasing down the last years worth of snot. Looking back, I imagine that I was not a pretty picture, but let me tell you-I WAS HAPPY! For some reason my wife decided, after watching me, she was not going to try this saucedont really understand why. Plain and simple the sauce is good. Its hot, spicy, flavorful, and natural. (No funky ingredients that you cant pronounce) I give it a five out of five for flavor, appearance and label design. Thank you Insanechicken.com for introducing me to another great product. This is a product that I will have to keep in stock. For all of you that havent yet had the pleasure of trying this sauce, get those taxes filed andget to it! Red Ghost Hot Sauce is worth it, and dont let the Ghost scare you! Keep it hot and keep it spicy! Its hard to ignore a bottle of hot sauce with an intense hologram on its label. Its even harder to over look it once your read the text (text that is set over silver, reflective skulls I might add) on the side of the bottle and its sweet nothings become imprinted in your brain: Ever seen a ghost? One taste of Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce and you will your own! This ghost pepper edition boasts a full, hearty flavor that tastes of pine and has a sweet smell that doesnt overpower your dining experience. After tentatively dousing a baked sweet potato in the thick, syrupy sauce, my first coated bite revealed a serving of heat that was both immediate and all encompassing in flavor. The sweet taste filled my mouth, and my dinner date deemed the sauce simply physically hot in its nature. The sauce itself is an opaque liquid that pours smoothly and would make a solid addition to any secret family chili recipe or mixed into the meat filling for a batch of Sloppy Joes. Bottom line: Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce brings something to the table besides just spice. While I didnt find this Mad Dog creation all that scary, you can bet that Id be willing to come back from beyond the grave and haunt my own mother to satisfy my 357 fix. Buy Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce

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I wont bore you with the long and storied history of Daves Insanity sauces, but suffice to say that they are the stuff of legend. While other companies resort to cute names and over the top scare tactics to sell their sauces, Daves sells on reputation alone. Daves Ghost Pepper Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce is bottled in the usual way. As always the label focuses on an ironic picture of a pepper sunning itself on the beach, but this time its brought a friend: the floating translucent ghost of peppers past. While the label it warns that it may injure those with heart problems, and that it moonlights as a grease remover, the design itself is rather jaunty and cheerful. Possibly an analogy is the best way to sum of the situation. Daves label is to the sauce within as a visitors welcome sign is to the lion den at the zoo. Some sauces include strange ingredients that seem interesting but change little about the flavor. Daves makes little attempt to dress itself up. Ghost Pepper is followed by hot pepper extract, salt, vegetable oil, roasted garlic pulp, and acetic acid. Let me simplify: they take the worlds hottest pepper, add hotter extract, amplify the pain with salt, allow it to stick to your tongue with vegetable oil, toss in a little garlic and call it a day. If youre curious, you can shake the bottle and watch the beads of translucent blood red chili extract cling to the inside of the glass. I recommend shaking the bottle before use anyway to better integrate the extract which rises to the top when the sauce sits idle. Upon opening it smells appetizingly of blended tomatos and roasted Habenero peppers (though it includes neither of these). My first taste of Daves Ghost Pepper Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce was a wonderful, slightly smoky flavor, with a nice touch of sweetness. People say that this sauce is noticeably sweeter thanDaves Insanity Sauce. Id compare them but I have no Insanity on hand. The heat comes a half second after the flavor, striking hard but dissipating surprisingly fast. Only a few second later and I was ready to taste again. My stomachs recovery was not nearly as quick. I tasted the sauce on a burrito and suffered internally for the next hour or so. Daves Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce changed the burritos flavor little while adding an intense kick. Overall I was impressed at how tasty this sauce was. For a sauce with minimal ingredients,Daves Ghost Pepper Naga Jolokia Hot Sauce has a surprisingly good flavor. Its no wonder Daves has remained a pivotal part of the hot sauce scene for so long. Maybe later, Ill try it on grease. 2010, Hot Sauce Reviews and Spicy Food Blog. All rights reserved by InsaneChicken.com.

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Ghost Pepper Sauce - Bhut Jolokia Hot Sauce The Indian ghost pepper is the latest hot sauce makers pepper craze. Many Manufacturers of hot sauces have started to create hot sauce concoctions chock fullof bhut jolokia peppers. Bhut Jolokia sauce is incredibly hot without the need of pepper extracts. The bhut jolokia chili pepper will fire up taste buds with flavor and heat. The thumb-sized chilies are so potently hot they could be used in pepper spray, says the director of India's Defense Research Lab, R.B. Srivastava. "I've been told the U.S. and Israel have considered it for antiriot material," he says. The bhut jolokia pepper also known as the ghost pepper, which is harvested in the northeast part of India, was recently declared it the world's hottest pepper in the Guinness Book of World Records. The bhut jolokia is rated at one million scovilles. The famous heat measuring technique named after Wilbur Lincoln Scoville, a chemist who in 1912 developed a method of assessing the heat given off by capsaicin, the active ingredient in chili peppers. "When you eat it, it feels like dying," touts one online retailer. Even packaging the stuff is a pain. "Our workers wear goggles, face masks, head cover and protective clothing," says Ananta Saikia, whose firm is the pepper's sole exporter. "They look like astronauts." He and his wife have started shipping tons of dried bhut jolokia around the world, including Germany, England and the U.S. Locals here in Assam and the neighboring states of Manipur and Nagaland add fresh chopped chilies to the pot when cooking curries. The hardiest eat them raw as a condiment. Dried pepper powder and flakes are sold online in the U.S. and abroad. Try some our Bhut Jolokia or Ghost Pepper Hot Sauces below: Since the Ghost Pepper was developed, it has quickly become a delicious addition to many recipes, hot sauces and BBQ sauce. Truly for the lover of heat and the burn, the Ghost Pepper is considered a super-hot pepper! Ghost peppers come in at 1,000,000+ on the Scoville scale so be prepared when consuming hot sauces containing this pepper and when you are working with it as well. The ghost pepper has become a favorite and a very popular pepper that packs a spicy hot punch to all of your recipes. If you are brave enough to work with this pepper, you can create the quick and easy ghost pepper hot sauce recipe in your own home. Be careful! Its a hot one! Quick and Easy Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe 2 Ghost Peppers 8 Chili Peppers

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2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups vinegar Wash the peppers and dry with a paper towel. (wear gloves when handling the peppers). Cut off the stem, slice into pieces and toss the seeds & membranes away. Place the pepper slices into a large blender container. Pour in the salt, ground black pepper and the 2 cups of vinegar. Place lid onto the container and process on medium speed until smooth. If you dont like any chunks in your hot sauce you can strain the sauce to remove the chunks. Place sauce in a glass jar or bottle with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use. It should keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Use this sauce on your favorite wings, burgers, ribs and other meats as a side dipping sauce or a flavoring to stews, chili and other dishes you love.

2012, Hot Sauce Reviews and Spicy Food Blog. All rights reserved by InsaneChicken.com. Be Sociable, Share! nsaneChicken.com is new selling Heartbreaking Dawns 1841 Ghost Pepper Sauce. Heartbreaking Dawns taking the hot sauce market by storm with their unique and very flavorful sauces and this Ghost Pepper Sauce is another great one. If you are looking for a high quality ghost pepper sauce this is definitely one to try. It is a super hot sauce but it still has amazing taste. How many sauces contain all-natural Pear and Apple? You have to try this sauce. Buy Heartbreaking Dawns 1841 Ghost Pepper Sauce

ll of you die hard chicken wings fans, we know you like your wings Hot! Some of you like them super hot so we came up with a recipe that will satisfy the burning desire for some delicious chicken wings with an easy to create Super Hot Wing Sauce Recipe This recipe is used strictly for making hot and spicy chicken wings and trust usit is hot!

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Recipe: 12 oz. bottle red hot sauce 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup butter (not margarine) 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, minced or finely chopped 1 tablespoon mustard powder 2 Jalapeno peppers (seeds removed, finely chopped or minced) 1 Habanero pepper (seeds removed, finely chopped or minced) 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons honey In a large skillet saute the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter. Turn the heat up to medium and stir in the other ingredients one at a time in the order they are given in the recipe. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes on medium heat, turn down the heat to low and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Let cool before using. Tip: If you want the sauce smooth, after cooling, you can place it in a blender and give it a few whirls before using it or use an immersion blender if you have one. Cook your wings by frying , baking or grilling and after they are removed from the heat toss them with a small amount the sauce in a large bowl. You can sever them with the sauce on the side too. Delicious! Worlds Hottest Hot Sauces Hot Sauce / Pepper Extract Blairs 16 Million Reserve Blairs 6 A.M. Blairs 2005 Holiday Reserve Blairs 2004 Holiday Reserve Blairs 2006 Holiday Reserve Blairs Halloween Reserve 2005-2007 The Source Sauce Crazy Uncle Jesters The Jester Scoville Units 16,000,000 16,000,000 14,725,000 14,100,000 14.000,000 13,500,000 7,100,000 6,000,000

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Danny Cash's Fallen Angel Jolokia Ghost Wing Sauce is really one of the best wing sauces we have ever tasted. It has the perfect combination of rabid heat, with a little hint of sweet.

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And get this, Danny Cash's Fallen Angel Jolokia Ghost Wing Sauce is made with real butter and you can really tell the difference in your wing flavor because of it! Holy hell, it is hot though!! Ingredients: Naga Jolokia Ghost Chiles, Habanero and Cayenne Peppers, Real Butter, Vinegar, Garlic, Onion, Black Pepper, and Salt. 57 EXTREME WING SAUCE - wing-suckin' delicious! 357 EXTREME WING SAUCE, "World's hottest wing sauce". This wing sauce possesses heat from Hell for the wildest heat-freak, but can be tempered for more civilized folk by mixing it with any favorite sauce or marinade. Either way, the taste is from Heaven, with dynamic Chipotle chile peppers, smooooth butter flavour, and mellow beer buds, the ingredients are fresh, natural and preservative -free, a rich vermillion color, silky smooth in texture. The explosive heat sneaks up and partners with huge, REAL taste - not that vinegar-y bite in common wing sauces. More than a fiery sauce to drench chicken wings, 357 EXTREME WING SAUCE can also be added (per taste) to meats, appys and dips for an outrageous twist or a little kick. Perfect for Holiday recipes and entertaining Heat Level: 10 Size: 12oz Ingredients: Hot Sauce, Natural Butter Flavor, Vinegar, Pepper Extract, Beer Extract, Soy Bean Oil, Garlic Powder, and Xathan Gum Anchor Bar Sucidal Buffalo Wing Sauce - For the spicy, hot, hot sauce lovers, turn up the heat level to suicidal!!! This sauce will tempt and taunt taste buds into an ecstasy of combustible delight. Heat Level: 10 Size: 12oz Ingredients: Cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, liquid margarine, salt, spices and garlic. Bonfatto's Apple Pepper Jack Sauce - Goodman Johnny Appleseed, thy knapsack has holes in it when comparethed with the way Apple PepperJack has spread cross the land. Simple jester Apple PepperJack, who was clownin round the kingly kitchen when we met. A pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon, a drop of whiskey (any proof, but Jack Daniels #7 today) and then suddenly, zing, a rosy red fruit fell upon him like an apple of Newton! Such sweetness with a goodly kick did proceed that jester Apple became a Sir for his deed. Here are some other great ways to use Bonfatto's Sauce... Sweet the some heat. Great on burger, bacon, ribs, salmon, baked brie, pulled pork. also great on top of ice cream or mix in with some pecans. Hooters 3 Mile Island Wing Sauce Hottest of the Hooters line. Try some today. When you can't make it to Hooters, make it at home! This sauce comes with the same great tasting wing recipe on the side of the jar. Great on ribs, chops, shrimp, seafood and dips. Heat Level: 10 Size: 12oz Ingredients: Hooters Hot Sauce, aged Red peppers, vinegar, salt, red pepper, and pickled Jalapeno peppers. Defcon Sauce - Defense Condition #2 All Purpose Wing Sauce - Medium Heat. For the individual, who wants the savory essence of life with a kick to the head. Spice it up,

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with the elixir of legend!!! This is the stuff, judged best wing sauce in the country in the 2006 Scovie Awards! This medium heat sauce has the flavor of the Defense Condition 3 Sauce, with an added kick of heat. Not for the mild-mannered heat eater, however, there have been known to be converts. The ultimate in perfection. Some uses: steak sauce, eggs, fish, Bloody Mary mix, deer repellant You are about to embark on a journey that will introduce you to a new outlook for the human condition. You will experience the euphoria of knowing that you have found the path to your taste buds Nirvana, and you can show the world you have achieved the highest level of consciousness possibly attainable through ingestion. Awards: 2008 Hot Pepper Awards - Best Wings and Most Extreme Product 2007 Fiery Foods Challenge-Wing Sauce-Medium- 3rd Place 2006 1st Place Scovie Award Winner All Natural, No MSG, Gluten Free Ingredients: Aged Cayenne peppers, distilled vinegar, salt, garlic powder, Cayenne peppers, cream, white wine vinegar, natural flavors. f the name doesn't scare you, take a look at the ingredients. This one is all the way hot. Habenero peppers and scotch bonnets peppers to make your insides melt and then African oleoresin to rip your ass right off. Please use this sauce only after saying your prayers. Heat Level: 10 Size: 5oz Ingredients: Habenero peppers, water, African oleoresin, scotch bonnet peppers, salt, onion, vegetable oil, acetic acid, garlic and xanthan gum Colon Blow Hot Sauce "A Red Habanero Enema" will make your colon scream in pain. This is a sauce that you will not forget quickly. Made with Habanero Peppers this is one of our hottest sauces and if you need feel a little constipated this baby will clean you right out. Heat Level: 10 Size: 5oz Ingredients: Red Habanero peppers, tomato sauce, hot pepper extract, onions, Red Chile peppers, garlic, cane vinegar, vegetable oil and spices. No Fat, No Preservative, No Sugar, No Salt, No Carb. Million Scoville Pepper Extract 16 oz HDPE Bottle 1 Lbs of Pure 1 Million Scoville Pepper Extracted Imported Direct From the Manufacturer in India. So you want to be a millionaire? You may want to think twice about these million units! Heat level extreme "warning - do not consume directly - food additive only" The 1 Million Scoville Pepper Extract is unbelievably hot so be very careful! This product is as clean as you can get, use it to heat up any dish you wish, any wings sauce to the extreme. Although this product is not to be taken lightly, or even in small doses, it has many uses in the kitchen, and for manufacturing. Add it by the drop to any recipe, or for kicking up the heat of your Buffalo Wings. It will also keep Bambi from nibbling your favorite garden plants

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and shrubs. (This is the stuff that was mentioned on the Jerry Baker gardening show that's reported to repel deer when mixed with oil and sprayed around the perimeter.) The first extract in a 5oz bottle. Certified by HPLC A.O.A.C. and guaranteed to be 1,000,000 Scoville Units (+/- 5%). For the money, if you're looking for a fabulously hot additive, this is the one to get. A note of caution. Please don't get it on your hands or spray it where kids or pets are playing! When spraying, wear safety glasses and gloves and make sure you don't get it on your body anywhere. HEAT LEVEL EXTREME "WARNING - DO NOT CONSUME DIRECTLY - FOOD ADDITIVE ONLY" I agree, as indicated by my opening this bottle, as follows in connection with my purchase of this product: 1. Due to the extreme hot nature of this product, this product shall be used as a food additive. This product can cause serious injury if directly consumed, ingested or applied to the body. 2. Due to the extreme hot nature of this product, this product shall be used with extreme care in very small amounts only. 3. This product is to be used at my own risk, and I am fully understand the potential danger if use or handled improperly. 4. If I give this product as a gift, I will make the recipient fully aware of the potential danger if used or handled improperly. 5. I hereby disclaim, release and relinquish any and all claims, actions and lawsuits that I, or any of my dependents, heirs, family members or legal representatives, may have against any party relating to any damage or injury that may Result, or is alleged to have resulted, from the use, consumption, ingestion, contact or other use of or from the product. 6. I am not inebriated or otherwise not of a sound mind, and I fully able to make a sound decision about the purchase of this product. This is the coolest looking container for a hot sauce ever. It comes in a metal flask that can be re-used indefinitely for any liquid of your choice. This Collector's hot sauce item is something you can take with you wherever you go don't leave home without it. Made from the very hottest chile of the chile pepper family the Jolokia pepper it is as dangerous as it is cool. Heat Level: 10 Size: 5oz Ingredients: Naga Jolokia Chile Peppers, Vinegar, Salt. Devil Juice is a bottle of molten lava habanero pepper delight. Imbibing in the sauce is like taking a first class trip to hell. It is what give the Devil his delightfull red glow and will give you an iternal buring that will grip you for what will seem like eternity. Ingredients: Fire Roasted Habanero Peppers, Vinegar, Fresh Lime Juice, Fresh Onion, Fresh Garlic, Evaporated Cane Juice, Chile Extract and Xanthan Gum Get ready to sweat The word "endorphin" is a combination of "endo" and "morphine" -- meaning endogenously produced morphine, or internally produced painkiller. What better name to call a brutally hot sauce. Endorphin Rush will blow your mind with heat. Only the most experienced hot sauce connoisseurs should try this one. Heat Level: 10 Scoville Rating: 33900 Scoville Units Size: 5oz Ingredients: Tomato paste, water, pepper extract, vinegar, sugar, molasses, soy sauce. Naga Sabi Bomb! - The muscle of the hottest pepper in the universe earth harnessed

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for your self-destruction! The Naga Sabi Bomb is an insane mixture of Naga Jolokia, Red Habanero, and Wasabi. The flavor is incredible and the heat extreme. This is 4 oz of pure insanity with a collectable custom printed shot glass on top. Heat Level: 10 Size: 4oz Ingredients: Naga Jolokia (aka Naga Morich), Red Habanero, Wassabi, Garlic, Lime, Vinegar, Salt. Naga Soreass Hot Sauce is made from two of the most deadliest peppers on earth the Red Savina and the Naga Jolokia. Warning this sauce is a real killer it's ferocious flavor will completely devour your tastebuds. Heat Level: 10++ Size: 5oz Ingredients: Chilies (Red Savina, Naga Jolokia), vinegar, onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, salt, spices One Fuckin' Drop at a Time Hot Sauce (4 FL.OZ. / 118.4 ml): One drop and you'll be as hot as fuckin' fire. We warned you. This is a serious fuckin' hot sauce. That's right we said it-- because we had to. There is no other way to describe just how hot this sauce is. I suppose we could have said, it is like the fiery depths of hell or that it is assburning and even keep away from pets or small children and avoid contact with sensitive areas, but that just seems so wordy. The sauce is hot as fuck. Succinct, to the point -- no beating around the bush. Honesty is always the best policy, isn't it? If this sauce burns intensely, do not be afraid to let it out. Scream fuck at the top of your lungs. You will feel better. There is no better verbal therapy. Ingredients: Habanero Peppers, Water, African Oleoresin, Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Salt, Onion, Vegetable Oil, Acetic Acid, Garlic and Xanthan Gum. his is pure capsaicin with some vegetable oil to make it pour-able. With a million scoville rating this is not to be used one it's own. Use as an additive to your own special recipes one drop at the time! Pure Cap Hot Sauce Extract is not for the faint hearted. Heat Level: 10+ Size: 2.0oz Ingredients: vegetable oil and capsaisin The world's hottest hot sauce - The Source Hot Sauce - All things good or bad are driven by energy! Rated at 7.1 Million Scoville Units. The Legend of The Source: Ancient cultures, from the Egyptians, to the Mayans and the Aztecs, were bound by a common belief...that all things good or bad are driven by energy. It is the force behind the rising sun and the shining of a nighttime star; it's responsible for precision and passion. Legend has it that the god of love held the Source of all energy. He was trusted with this responsibility by the other gods because his heart was filled with good. For millenniums he used the energy to fill the world with love. But, a time came when the other gods quarreled amongst themselves. One after another they would come to the god of love demanding that he use the energy to serve their own selfish desires. At first he would yield to their demands, then he saw the outcome. The world was no longer filled with love...bad was beginning to prevail. He knew he had to protect the Source and not let bad grow stronger than it already had. He plotted, and deep within a long neglected pyramid he hid the Source. When the other gods came to him and

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demanded energy to achieve their evil deeds he told them of his defiant act. He steadfastly refused to reveal where the Source was hidden and the other gods banished him from his throne, leaving him to wander and die a mortal's death with his secret in his heart. With the Source hidden away good and bad held equal measure. After thousands upon thousands of years the Source became nothing more than a legend. Until now. In your hand is the Source. Now you have the responsibility to use the Source....Are you strong enough to face the challenge? This sauce comes with a disclaimer written on the box. 2003 Scovie Awards, won 3rd Place in Full Product/Product Packaging Category. 2003 Scovie Awards, won 1st Place in Flat Art/Best Super Hot Label Category. 2002 International Fiery Foods Show, won 3rd Place for Product Packaging, in Albuquerque, NM 2002 International Fiery Foods Show, won 1st Place in Best Super Hot Label Category, in Albuquerque, NM Heat Level: 11 Size: 1oz Ingredients: Natural extractives of Chile peppers
Manish Swarup / AP file

A farmer plucks "Bhut jolokia," or "ghost chili" peppers from a field at Changpool in the northeastern Indian state of Assam,. Bhut jolokia, a thumb-sized chili pepper with frightening potency, was recently rated the spiciest chili in the world by Guinness World Records.

CHANGPOOL, India The farmer, a quiet man with an easy smile, has spent a
lifetime eating a chili pepper with a strange name and a vicious bite. His mother stirred them into sauces. His wife puts them out for dinner raw, blood-red morsels of pain to be nibbled carefully, very carefully with whatever shes serving. Around here, in the hills of northeastern India, its called the bhut jolokia the ghost chili. Anyone who has tried it, they say, could end up an apparition. It is so hot you cant even imagine, said the farmer, Digonta Saikia, working in his fields in the midday sun, his face nearly invisible behind an enormous straw hat. When you eat it, its like dying. Outsiders, he insisted, shouldnt even try it. If you eat one, he told a visitor, you will not be able to leave this place. The rest of the world, though, should prepare itself. One for the record books Because in this remote Indian region facing bloody insurgencies, widespread poverty and a major industry tea farming in deep decline, hope has come in the form of this thumbsized chili pepper with frightening potency and a superlative rating: the spiciest chili in the world. A few months ago, Guinness World Records made it official. If you think youve had a hotter chili pepper, youre wrong.
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The smallest morsels can flavor a sauce so intensely its barely edible. Eating a raw sliver causes watering eyes and a runny nose. An entire chili is an all-out assault on the senses, akin to swigging a cocktail of battery acid and glass shards.

For generations, though, its been loved in Indias northeast, eaten as a spice, a cure for stomach troubles and, seemingly paradoxically, a way to fight the crippling summer heat.
Now, though, with scientific proof that barreled the bhut jolokia into the record books it has more than 1,000,000 Scoville units, the scientific measurement of a chilis spiciness northeast India is taking its chili to the outside world. Exporters are eagerly courting the international community of rabid chili-lovers, a group that has traded stories for years about a mysterious, powerful Indian chili. Farmers are planting new fields of bhut jolokias, government officials are talking about development programs. Tremendous potential Chances are no one will get rich. But in a region where good news is a rarity, the world record status has meant a lot of pride and a little more business. It has got tremendous potential, says Leena Saikia, the managing director of Frontal AgriTech, a food business in the northeastern state of Assam that has been in the forefront of bhut jolokia exports.
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Last year, her company shipped out barely a ton of the chilis. This year, amid the surge in publicity, the goal is 10 tons to nearly a dozen countries. Were getting so many inquiries, says Saikia, whose name is common in Assam, and who is unrelated to the farmer. Well be giving employment to so many people. For now, at least, transport issues and a tangle of government regulations mean most exports are of dried bhut jolokias and chili paste. But, Saikia added, the paste can be used
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for everything from hot sauces to tear gas. Because the heat is so concentrated, food manufacturers in need of seasoning can use far less bhut jolokia than they would normal chilis. A troubled area Indias northeast, a cluster of seven states that hangs off the countrys eastern edge, is a place where most people are ethnically closer to China and Myanmar than the rest of India. Its a deeply troubled area, often neglected by the central government in New Delhi, where more than two dozen ethnic militant groups are fighting the Indian government and one another. Many areas remain largely off-limits to foreigners and few days pass without at least one killing. In Assam, the wealthiest of the regions states, the long-dominant tea industry is facing falling prices and rising costs, and one-third of the population lives below the poverty line. Attacks by the states main militant group, the United Liberation Front of Asom, and retaliatory government crackdowns, have brutalized the region. Maybe this bhut jolokia can help change things here, says Ranjana Bhuyan, a high-school teacher shopping for vegetables in the Assamese town of Jorhat on a recent evening. Like most people here, she normally mixes bhut jolokias into sauces, or pickles them as a sort of spicy relish, but also likes to eat tiny pieces raw, enjoying the flavor and the sharp jolt. People have been eating this forever, she says. Only in the past few years, though, has the rest of the world even heard of it. The first reports filtered out in 2000, when the governments Assam-based Defense Research Laboratory announced the bhut jolokia as the worlds hottest chili. But their tests, reportedly done during research on tear gas, took years to be corroborated. Scientifically spicy The confirmation came earlier this year from New Mexico State Universitys Chile Pepper Institute, where spiciness is a religion. The institute got its first bhut jolokia seeds in 2001, but it took years to grow enough peppers for testing.
Manish Swarup / AP file

A farmer reacts after eating a "Bhut jolokia," or "ghost chili" pepper during his lunch at Changpool in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

Their results, backed up by two independent labs and heralded by Guinness, were astonishing.
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A chilis spiciness can be scientifically measured by calculating its content of capsaicin, the chemical that gives a pepper its bite, and counting its Scoville units. And how hot is the bhut jolokia? As a way of comparison: Classic Tabasco sauce ranges from 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville units. Your basic jalapeno pepper measures anywhere from 2,500 to 8,000. The previous record holder, the Red Savanna habanero, was tested at up to 580,000 Scovilles john "Haltse" p. says:
Other than Suzanne's hot stuff in Cave Creek are there any similar places that have a wide selection of hot sauces? E.G., to the point they have collectors editions or associated paraphernalia

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3/30/2011Kat

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I think AJs has a larger selection of of funky hot sauces...but not to the extent you seem to be looking for.

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"Haltse" p. says:

Thanks , Yep I am looking for a place that could provide enough weapons grade hot sauce to warrant a UN resolution :)

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I've never seen a place in town that really compares with something like Hot Licks in San Diego. http://www.2hotlicks.com/ 4.
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Hot licks is a hot sauce mecca. There's also a really good one in Austin, TX. http://www.yelp.com/biz/ 5.
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i have some frank's insanity ghost chili w/extract at home and don't think it's as hot as i was expecting it to be.

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I'm going to attempt to make my own using chili's from my garden. I still need to get around to ordering some ghost chili seeds.

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"The Torch" M. says:

If you plant other vegetables near your chilis they will sometimes come out spicy. Nothing better than a spicy tomato! Most of these stores can be ordered from online and they are pretty good about answering any questions you have.

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"Haltse" p. says:

Joel and Dante , TY , on my vacation list though I suspect San Diego will come up before Austin. Naga Jolokia really did seem to be an anti-climax but it's just getting to the same heat naturally that the extract sauces are already at but it's still a wake up call:.

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Nothing good in person here. Best bet is online sources.

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"The Torch" M. says:

Here is the new hottest chile. The picture suggests that there must be some opposing force that shows if you create the hottest chile in the world you are bound to be on the opposite spectrum of hot. But that is a pretty cool shirt. http://newslite.tv/2011/ 11.
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Ann "There's room for all of us." W. says:

Do You actually enjoy these for their heat, I enjoy sticking to SambalOlek or freshly roasted Hatch, Jalapeo, et cetera more for the flavour. http://www.youtube.com/w http://www.youtube.com/w 12.
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"Haltse" p. says:

Both heat and flavor. Never had much taste for habaneros though it doesn't stop me. Out of three sauces on the hot end,Wanza's wicked, Blair's Ultra death and Magma there is distinct differences that either have them used when cooking or on their own. Love hatch chiles which is why I put up with Arriba's service in Scottsdale. Fun vids , thanks:) It's one of my favorite train-wrecks to see

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"Cibum amo" Z. says:

John, you could also find thai chili, bhut jolokia and other type of chilis at Lee Lee Market. I get some of my hot sauce there or I make my own from my garden. Get email updates about this conversation
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Marilyn in Dexter
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Hot Sauce Naming Contest!!!

OK folks, the hot sauce is made. All 6 1/2 bottles of the stuff. It is incredibly hot. This stuff deserves a good name, and that name needs to be on a label on the bottle. Please submit your names as soon as you think of them to this thread.

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 31ST WE WILL PUT ALL OF THE NAMES INTO A BOX AND MY DEAR HUSBAND PAUL WILL PICK A NAME AT RANDOM. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY NIGHT. THE PRIZE FOR THE WINNING ENTRY WILL BE ONE BOTTLE OF VERY, VERY HOT HOT SAUCE WHICH IS AS YET UN-NAMED. I WILL SEND OUT THE BOTTLE OF SAUCE AND YOU MAY DO WITH IT AS YOU PLEASE, I.E.SEND IT TO YOUR WORST ENEMY, YOUR EX-SPOUSE OR MOTHER-IN-LAW, OR AS FOZ SUGGESTED, DONATE IT TO THE US GOVERNMENT AS A NEW WEAPON!!! Just to get your brain cookin', here are a few of my thoughts...Hootin' Hades Hot Sauce, Dandy Devil, Hotsy Totsy, ....you get the picture.... GOOD LUCK!!!
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How about 'Weapons-grade'? __________________ Zone 5b

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Originally Posted by Fozbot How about 'Weapons-grade'?

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Excellento!!! That is great!!! ROTFLMAO!!! (oops, can I type that?) __________________ ******************************* Dexter Township, Michigan zone 6a, as of 2012
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i am a creep!!!

I am almost one week late in posting the winner of the Hot Sauce Naming Contest. The winner is ............................................. MYRTLE with her entry of...............

FIRE IN THE HOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MYRTLE!! Please send me your address via private message (or post it here in a reply) and I will send your bottle of FIRE IN THE HOLE right out via US mail.
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Congrats, Myrtle!! __________________ Zone 5b

Let us know if it lives up to the name you gave it.

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Fun contest, I wish my brain could think creatively like all your guys. Ok, Marilyn here is next years pepper for your sauce...Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper. It has surpassed the Butch T Trinidad Scorpion with 1.474 million scoville units. Available at......ready?......the PuckerButt Pepper company

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Originally Posted by krnbrohl Fun contest, I wish my brain could think creatively like all your guys. Ok, Marilyn here is next years pepper for your sauce...Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper. It has surpassed the Butch T Trinidad Scorpion with 1.474 million scoville units. Available at......ready?......the PuckerButt Pepper company

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I like the name ~ "the PuckerButt Pepper Company". Ice cream, anyone ? The Trinidad Scorpion surpasses my Bhut Jalokias in Scoville units. They're a mere 1.045 million Scoville units, Karen. It would seem that developing hotter and hotter peppers is becoming an industry on it's own. Hey, it's all for fun ! And, maybe for bragging rights.

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"Equal effort does not guarantee equal results. That is why we have a Statue of Liberty and not a statue of equality." ~ Anonymous

What are the Hottest Hot Sauces?

by Pete Legrady

As a purveyor of fine hot sauce, I honestly don't think there is any edible product that offers such a wide range of options. When you think about other crafted food and beverage products that people are passionate about--wine, beer, scotch, artisan cheese and bread, coffee and so on--the nuances between brands, vintages and batches are what make people swoon over them. With hot sauce, it's a little different. Certainly there are unique and intriguing subtleties between the different brands that I carry within certain product categories. But it's the differences between the various categories of hot sauce that I find the most interesting. Arguably one of the most interesting categories of hot sauce is what I call the Weapons Grade option. These are the sauces that are so hot that--for some folks at least--they could actually be considered a little bit dangerous. Let me first set the stage for this discussion. Way back when, just after I bought Peppers of Key West in May of 2008, I wrote an article for my newsletter about how the Scoville Scale is used to rate the capsaicin content of anything spicy. As a quick recap, capsaicin is the chemical compound that makes spicy-hot things hot. It affects certain nerve receptors on our skin, in our mouth, throat, and on our tongue. In other words, wherever capsaicin touches an exposed part of your body, you will experience a sensation that we call heat. (Not the same kind of heat that you feel from a flame or hot burner, but similar.) Some folks have more of these receptors than others, and are therefore more susceptible to the burning sensation of capsaicin. Likewise, folks with fewer such receptors can withstand a lot more of this tricky and impressive substance.

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In the early part of the 20th century, a chemist who worked for the Parke Davis pharmaceutical company named Wilbur Scoville devised a system to measure the amount of capsaicin in a food product. As a baseline, he rated a bell pepper, which has no capsaicin at all, as a zero. He then went on to determine how much water it would take to dilute pure capsaicin to the same taste level as a bell pepper, in other words to the point where you wouldn't feel any heat. (Side Note: Since taste is subjective, yes, there are some inaccuracies with this method. Today, there are scientific tools that do this measuring much more accurately. But the scale is still used to rate the heat of hot sauce.) Dr. Scoville determined that it would take a solution of 16,000,000 parts of water to one part of capsaicin to neutralize the burn. That of course means that in Scoville's Scale, pure capsaicin has a rating of 16,000,000. I will tell you that pure capsaicin is not something to mess around with. Anyone who's ever gotten even a mildly potent hot sauce on themselves knows that it will burn or at least irritate skin as well as the far more sensitive membranes in the mouth and throat. Handling or swallowing pure capsaicin would be exactly the same as handling or swallowing a potent acid. That's where the potential danger comes in. It's also where the fun--at least for some hearty souls--comes in. I'll preface this by saying that I'm not one who enjoys hot sauce heat simply for the sake of the heat. I love hot sauce because of the flavors it adds to any dish. Yes, the heat adds an element of gustatory contrast and texture, and that's why I like it. But I don't necessarily want to be reduced to tears simply to prove that I can eat something. After running Peppers of Key West for years however, I can tell you that some people do. They enjoy the process of experimenting with what I call my Weapons Grade sauces. And believe me, they are hot. If you've ever been to my store, you know that I have a tasting bar where you get to sample a whole assortment of my hot sauces. I put out chips for the customers--many of whom bring along a six-pack of beer or three and make an afternoon of it--and they contentedly taste away. But when it comes time for an adventurous soul to taste one of my Weapons Gradeconcoctions, the program changes a little. I don a pair of rubber gloves (really), and the closely supervised tasting occurs with a tiny dab of the potent sauce served to the customer on the end of a toothpick.

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Even at that, some of these things will reduce the most manly man or womanly woman to a speechless, teary eyed, quivering mess. Like I said, some people enjoy that, and it's great theater if you're there to see it, which is why we have our webcam. Watching these sauce tastings is far more entertaining than American Idol. For some people, tasting the hottest of the hot sauces is almost a rite of passage. At spring break you'll see a lot of frat boys and sorority girls bellying up to the tasting bar in order to step up and stoically demonstrate their hot sauce tolerance. (Few do.) Others who have a natural resistance to capsaicin--a characteristic caused by a reduced number of neural receptors that are sensitive to the compound--like to see just how much they can handle before they begin to feel the effects. For some people, tasting the hottest of the hot sauces is almost a rite of passage. At spring break you'll see a lot of frat boys and sorority girls bellying up to the tasting bar in order to step up and stoically demonstrate their hot sauce tolerance. (Few do.) Others who have a natural resistance to capsaicin--a characteristic caused by a reduced number of neural receptors that are sensitive to the compound--like to see just how much they can handle before they begin to feel the effects. So how hot are these sauces really? Pretty damn hot, if I say so myself, and pardon the French but that's the way it is. As a benchmark, we said that a sweet bell pepper has a Scoville Rating of 0, and that pure capsaicin is 16,000,000. Using a point of reference that (it pains me to say) just about everybody is familiar with, the infamous 'T' sauce has a Scoville rating of about 4,000. (It pains me to say this because that boring and overused sauce is just that--boring and overused. If that's all you ever use, it's time to try something new.) The hottest sauce I allow my customers to sample is Mad Dog's 357 Collector's Hot Sauce. If you haven't figured it out, the 357 stands for 357,000 Scoville Units, they pumped their Collectors Edition up to 600,000, making this hot sauce almost 150 times hotter than that boring old standby that everyone's familiar with. And yes, this sauce is tasted from the end of a toothpick, with me wearing those gloves. Amazingly enough, Mad Dog's 357 Collectors Hot Sauce is just the tip of the iceberg--actually the lip of the volcano--when it comes to the hottest sauces. You can check out all the hottest sauces we carry here. Some of the other well received, with slightly less heat, sauces are Habanero Punch TKO, Psycho Soy, and Dave's Private Reserve. I guarantee you that each and every one of these potent potables will

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blow your mind. Truth be told, when using any of these tear jerking powerhouses, caution is the order of the day. I'm often asked whether these crazy-hot sauces have any real use besides testing testosterone levels, or making people cry. The answer is partially yes--they will clearly add heat to anything you want to add heat to. Chili? BBQ Chicken? Spark plug cleaning (just kidding). The caveat though is that any of these sauces, if they're used for anything besides deliberately creating a theatrical spectacle, must be used sparingly. And I really mean sparingly--I'd suggest that for anything over 300,000 Scoville Units, you should use no more than a drop or two for a big, gallon batch of chili for example. Anything more than that and the burn factor takes over, essentially drowning out the flavors that you want to show through. Even at that, a drop of something like Cool Million in a family sized pot of whatever you're cooking will make it hotter than most people can tolerate. With that said, these are fun sauces to have around. We all know folks who brag about their ability to eat any kind of hot sauce with no ill effects. Have a couple of these concoctions in your collection, and you can probably make a few bucks betting those folks otherwise. And if you've ever thought about collecting hot sauce--or if you already collect them--these need to be in your collection.

Maybe it's the sense of danger that reels you in at first. The crazy name, the wild picture slapped on the bottle. Before you know it, you're on for the ride, and the best ones leave you reduced to a sweaty and speechless mess. When it's finally over, you can't help but want more.
Hot sauce is fun sauce. And when hot sauce gets this hot, the fun really starts.

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I'm talking about hot sauce, a virtual thrill ride for the taste buds. And for fans, nothing beats the feeling. So what makes hot sauce so attractive? Blame it on the capsaicin, the chemical behind a chile's heat. When you eat hot sauce, or any chile-spiced foods, your mouth reacts to the capsaicin as if it's in pain, signaling the
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brain. Your body responds by releasing endorphins, much like it does with laughter, chocolate, stress and sex. Pleasure and pain, conveniently packaged in a bottle. All I know is I can't get enough of the stuff. I have a collection at home and drizzle at least one sauce -- more often two -- over everything. A sure sign of a junkie, lately I've even taken to making my own. It's amazingly simple. A puree of chiles and salt, thinned perhaps with vinegar or water, maybe a secret ingredient or blend of spices thrown in for good measure. Voila. For a quick Sriracha-type sauce, take a pound of fresh red chiles -- red Fresnos and jalapenos can generally be found year-round -- and mash them with fresh garlic and salt, a touch of sugar and vinegar. A little love on the stove-top -- simmering the mash helps to marry the flavors -- then blend and strain the sauce, thinning as desired with water. The sauce literally comes together in minutes (as opposed to fermented hot sauces, which can take days, or more, to make). And while it tastes good right away, it gets even better after a day or two in the fridge. Play around with the sauce to personalize it to your tastes, changing up chiles and flavorings. For a Caribbean jerk-inspired hot sauce, use the same method but switch out the Fresnos for Scotch bonnets or habaneros, rounding out the flavors with fresh ginger and green onion, lime, a blend of spices and a touch of dark rum. Playfully sweet and fruity at first, the heat will sneak up on you in the most wonderful way. The variations are endless. Probably the hardest part to a great homemade hot sauce is giving your wonderfully potent creation a fitting name. I simply call mine "Shock in a Bottle." -noelle.carter@latimes.com -(BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX)
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-The incendiary anatomy of a chile A quick note on heat: Capsaicin is found in the inner ribs, or veins, of chiles, not just the seeds. To minimize the heat (why you'd ever want to do that, I don't know), remove the ribs with the seeds. And when working with chiles, be careful. The capsaicin in the oils can burn your hands and eyes. Wear gloves when handling the hottest chiles, and work in a well-ventilated area.
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When you make your own hot sauce, you can get as fiery as you want. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles)

Maybe it's the sense of danger that reels you in at first. The crazy name, the wild picture slapped on the bottle. Before you know it, you're on for the ride, and the best ones leave you reduced to a sweaty and speechless mess. When it's finally over, you can't help but want more.
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I'm talking about hot sauce, a virtual thrill ride for the taste buds. And for fans, nothing beats the feeling. So what makes hot sauce so attractive? Blame it on the capsaicin, the chemical behind a chile's heat. When you eat hot sauce, or any chile-spiced foods, your mouth reacts to the capsaicin as if it's in pain, signaling the brain. Your body responds by releasing endorphins, much like it does with laughter, chocolate, stress and sex. Pleasure and pain, conveniently packaged in a bottle. All I know is I can't get enough of the stuff. I have a collection at home and drizzle at least one sauce -- more often two -- over everything. A sure sign of a junkie, lately I've even taken to making my own. It's amazingly simple. A puree of chiles and salt, thinned perhaps with vinegar or water, maybe a secret ingredient or blend of spices thrown in for good measure. Voila.
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For a quick Sriracha-type sauce, take a pound of fresh red chiles -- red Fresnos and jalapenos can generally be found year-round -- and mash them with fresh garlic and salt, a touch of sugar and vinegar. A little love on the stove-top -- simmering the mash helps to marry the flavors -- then blend and strain the sauce, thinning as desired with water. The sauce literally comes together in minutes (as opposed to fermented hot sauces, which can take days, or more, to make). And while it tastes good right away, it gets even better after a day or two in the fridge. Play around with the sauce to personalize it to your tastes, changing up chiles and flavorings. For a Caribbean jerk-inspired hot sauce, use the same method but switch out the Fresnos for Scotch bonnets or habaneros, rounding out the flavors with fresh ginger and green onion, lime, a blend of spices and a touch of dark rum. Playfully sweet and fruity at first, the heat will sneak up on you in the most wonderful way. The variations are endless. Probably the hardest part to a great homemade hot sauce is giving your wonderfully potent creation a fitting name. I simply call mine "Shock in a Bottle." -noelle.carter@latimes.com -(BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX) -The incendiary anatomy of a chile A quick note on heat: Capsaicin is found in the inner ribs, or veins, of chiles, not just the seeds. To minimize the heat (why you'd ever want to do that, I don't know), remove the ribs with the seeds. And when working with chiles, be careful. The capsaicin in the oils can burn your hands and eyes. Wear gloves when handling the hottest chiles, and work in a well-ventilated area.
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Chile heat varies by type, with Anaheim and pasilla on the milder end and jalapenos and serranos packing somewhat more of a punch. Habaneros (or Scotch bonnets if you can find them) are legendary, and even naga jolokia (the ghost chile) is increasingly easier to find. For true hotheads, you can buy pure capsaicin by itself for a practically weapon-grade sauce. Fresh green chiles are fine, though the flavor can be a little underripe and "grassy." Ripe red chiles are the best, though they are generally seasonal, available typically late summer through early fall. Dried chiles can be found year-round, their flavor more concentrated and complex than fresh chiles. To use them in a sauce, toast them briefly over a hot skillet to add smoky notes, then soak them in hot water to soften. Once softened, they can be used just like fresh. -Noelle Carter -Sriracha-style hot sauce Total time: 25 minutes Servings: Makes about 11/2 cups sauce Note: This sauce should be prepared in a well-ventilated area and is best prepared at least 1 to 2 days before using. Cane vinegar and palm sugar can be found at select well-stocked cooking stores, as well as Asian markets. -1 pound mixed fresh red chiles (such as red Fresnos or jalapenos), stemmed and chopped 2 to 4 cloves garlic
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1/4 cup cane or rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, more if desired 2 tablespoons palm or light brown sugar, more if desired 1. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the chiles, garlic, vinegar, salt and sugar to form a coarse paste. 2. Transfer the mixture to a non-reactive saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the aroma softens or mellows a bit, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. Blend the sauce again to form a smooth paste, thinning as desired with water. 4. Strain the sauce, pressing the solids through a fine mesh strainer with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Taste the sauce, and tweak the flavors as desired with additional salt, sugar or vinegar. Remove the sauce to a glass jar or bottle and cool completely. Refrigerate until needed. Each tablespoon: 13 calories; 0 protein; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 2 grams sugar; 133 mg sodium. -Caribbean jerk-style hot sauce
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Dat'l Do-It Devil Drops Hot Sauce are made with the nation's rarest hot pepper- the Datil. The Datil pepper is native to Florida and so, of course, we are slightly biased towards it. It's a robust flavor pepper with a nice snap of heat. Dat'l Do-It Devil Drops Hot Sauce is slightly hotter than Dat'l Do-It Original, but it won't create outrage in your stomach. If you are a fan of real big pepper flavor, then this is the sauce for you. Datil peppers are not used in a lot of sauces. That's not because they aren't amazing, it's just that folks have rarely heard of them. A funny thing happens though. After people try a Datil Peppers hot sauce, they can't get enough. We're no different at Peppers of Key West and we love this sauce. For a really different batch of chili, add some Devil Drops for a kick of pepper flavor and some notable heat. Another Peppers of Key West favorite is to make up a batch of chunky home fries and slather them in Dat'l Do-It Devil Drops for a wake you up and get you going morning meal. Ingredients

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Carrot Puree, Distilled Vinegar, Mango Juice Concentrate, Datil Peppers, Salt, Garlic, Fresh lime Juice Concentrate, Spices, Sugar, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Corn Syrup Serving Size...........: 1 Tbs Servings per Cont...: 10 Calories..................: 0 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Trans Fat................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0mg Sodium...................: 0mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Dietary Fibers........: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Blair's 2 AM Reserve Hot Sauce is part of Blair's hand made reserve line of sauces. If you've ever had Blair's products, like Sudden Death or After Death, you know he doesn't play around with false claims of heat. This is not the hottest of his line, but when you get this hot it doesn't really pay to split hairs. It's so hot that you're on your own if you decide to indulge. We've been there and done that and won't be doing it again. The later the hour, i.e. 3 a.m., 4 a.m., the hotter the contents of the bottle. That hold true all the way to 6 a.m. and then there's the Caldera- a whopping 16 million Scoville unit liquid inferno. At Peppers of Key West, you'll find Blair's a.m. sauces in a place of distinction in our shop. With each bottle hand numbered and signed by Blair himself, these bottles deserve a place of distinction in your collection too. Ingredients Pepper Extract, Habanero, Cayenne his sauce is seriously f@*!in' hot. That's right, we said it - because we have to. There is no other way to describe just how hot this sauce is. I suppose we could have said "it's like the fiery depths of hell", or that "it'll bond you to your toilet for two days", or even "keep away from pets and small children and avoid contact with sensitive areas", but that just seems so wordy! This sauce is hot as f@*!! Succinct, to the point; no beating around the bush here! Honesty is always the best policy, isn't it? This sauce burns intensely, so don't be afraid to tell us how you really feel. Scream F@@@@***!!! at the top of your lungs. You'll feel better if you just let it all out! Ingredients Habanero Peppers, Water, African Oleoresin, Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Salt, Onion, Vegetable Oil, Acetic Acid, Garlic, Xanthan Gum Honey BBQ Ghost Wings hot sauce by Red Ghost is a complex sauce that has a fairly mild heat. Made with the jolokia pepper, or "ghost pepper" as it is sometimes called, this wing sauce is a perfect choice when you want the flavor of jolokias, but not the colon spasm that comes with

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them! I really love it when a sauce maker knows how to combine many ingredients and still come up with a coherent, recognizable flavor. Check out the ingredients: tomato paste, vinegar, honey, molasses, natural smoke flavor, pineapple juice concentrate, habanero peppers, jolokia peppers, garlic powder, allspice, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon. Yep, all of this stuff comes in this one formulation. Unless you've tried Honey BBQ Ghost Wings sauce in the past, you probably haven't tasted this flavor combination before. But let me tell you, Red Ghost really knows how to rock a sauce. Plus, Honey BBQ Ghost Wings has one of those labels that a collector, whether a long term chili head or one who is just getting started, can't live without. It's ghostly and fun at the same time. A skeleton head in the shape of a hot pepper? Definitely one of my favorites. For the uninitiated, it's worth noting that there is a difference between true barbecue sauce and buffalo wing sauce. Although you would never use wing sauce on other meats, you can certainly use barbecue sauce on wings. While the word "wings" is in this product's name, so is barbecue (or BBQ), so this is a sauce that can be used on many things, including wings. If you do decide to use this sauce for wings, I prefer this one as a dip rather than a coating. If you've always wanted to try a jolokia pepper sauce but were afraid of the pain that would ensue once you consumed it, Red Ghost's Honey BBQ Ghost Wings hot sauce is a good one to get your toes wet with. The heat is nicely balanced by the sweetness, and a host of spices give it a depth that other sauces lack. Nice! Ingredients High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Salt, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Molasses, Modified Food Starch, Natural Smoke Flavor, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, habanero Peppers, Jolokia Peppers, Garlic Powder, Propylene Glycol, Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Color, All Spice, Black Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon ed Ghost Blistering Heat Ghost Wing Sauce is the hotter older brother to Red Ghost Buffalo Wing Sauce. As the name suggests, it's even hotter. Coming in at a 6 out of 10 on the Peppers of Key West Heat Level Rating Scale, it's pretty dang hot. As a wing lover, you know the smell coming from a fresh, hot plate of wings will tell you how spicy they are. If there is a little burn, maybe they are your run of the mill restaurant style buffalo wings. If you feel like you were just sprayed with tear gas, there's a good chance it's a plate of Red Ghost Blistering Heat Ghost Wing Sauce wings. At Peppers of Key West, we say that the person carrying a plate of this sauces little brother (Red Ghost Buffalo) may be crying. Well, they are certain to be tearing up from the steamy fresh fumes of Red Ghost Blistering Heat Ghost Wing Sauce. Heck, that's part of the fun though isn't it. We love wings and it doesn't get much better than Red Ghost. Ingredients Cayenne Pepper, Habanero Pepper, Naga Bhut Jolokia Pepper, Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Butter Flavor, Salt, Garlic erving Size...........: 1 Tbsp

Servings per Cont...: 24 Calories..................: 0 Fat Calories............: .5g

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Total Fat.................: 0g Trans Fat................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0g Sodium...................: 360mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Dietary Fibers........: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce delivers the heat you would expect from a Mad Dog Sauce and the high power kick of the Ghost Pepper. This is all ghost pepper, no extracts, so you get extreme heat, but not weapons grade burn from you get from extract sauces. You should always fear the ghost, and this is no exception. Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce will make sure you wake up in the middle of the night with nightmares. It's just the nightmares will be that there's no more Mad Dog Sauce left. At Peppers of Key West, we always have folks coming in and asking for Ghost Pepper sauces. We also always have folks coming in for Mad Dog Hot Sauces, so it's pretty easy for us on that front. When someone comes in asking for a Ghost Pepper hot sauce or a really hot Mad Dog sauce, we grab them a bottle of this hot sauce and know they'll be ecstatic with it. Ingredients Vinegar, Cane Juice, Ghost Pepper / Bhut Jolokia, Habanero Peppers, Garlic, Onion, Peri Peri Peppers, Spices, Xanthan Gum

hanks Cindy! An excerpt from Cindys email We party a lot a always are looking for a new Jell-O shot to make. So we came up with the Jell-O shot called a red hot after the candy. It is soooo good and has a very good bite. 4 small packs of cherry Jell-O. 4 cups of water. 4 cups of Cinnamon schnapps the hot one. 1 dab of 357 hot sauce. You can use any kind of hot sauce, so try your favorite or try Cindys suggestion. Enjoy and remember to always eat Jell-O responsibly.

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atan's Rage Pepper Sauce is a product in the "Satan" series following Satan's Blood and Satan's Ghost. All, of course, made with the devil's own ghost pepper. Satan's Rage Pepper Sauce is slightly sweeter than the others in this line, but there's no doubt it carries the fire of the ghost pepper. Coming in at a 6 out of 10 on the Peppers of Key West Heat Level Scale, this is not a sauce for the faint of heart, or mouth. It's not quite weapon's grade, but it certainly is worthy of the name Satan's Rage. This is one of those sauces that is great for heating up just about anything. Just a few dashes into your favorite mix and it will let you know it's got the devil inside. Ingredients Red Wine Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Chile Sauce, Ghost Pepper, Peri Peri Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Cayenne Pepper, salt, Chile Powder, Chipotle Powder, Xanthan Gum

Serving Size...........: 1 Servings per Cont...: 34 Calories..................: 0 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Trans Fat................: og Cholesterol..............: 0g Sodium...................: 0mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Dietary Fibers........: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Lethal Ingestion Hot Sauce is a great sauce and comes in a great bottle. It's made to look like the type of bottle an injection is drawn from and believe you me, I would not want this injected into me. This is a truly hot sauce that borders just on the south side of extreme, making it a very hot, hot sauce. The makers claim this is the worlds hottest hot sauce without pepper

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extract. Although we can't confirm that (it's really tough to discern the heat at this level and there are so many great non extract sauces), it doesn't really matter since it's still a great sauce and packs a serious punch. Ingredients Fatalii Chiles, Red Savina Chiles, Bhut Jolokia Chiles and Vinegar If you drink a whole bottle of Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce right before bed, you just may be visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past in the middle of the night. This gift pail offers a great sampling of several different Ghost Pepper sauces, some of our favorites here at Peppers of Key West and certain to be loved by the chilihead in your life. These sauces are all extremely hot! The pail contains 4 full size bottles of: Red Ghost Hot Sauce (5 oz)- heat rating of 8/10 Green Ghost Hot Sauce (5 oz)- heat rating of 8/10 Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Hot Sauce (5 oz)- heat rating of 6/10 B&O Ghost Train Hot Sauce (5 oz)- heat rating of 7/10 We also include a Peppers of Key West Coozie to keep their drink good and cold- they'll need it! After they empty their gift pail, it has some great uses. I use mine as a boneyard for my Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce covered chicken wings and also a unique way to keep my "loose" peppers on my counter. If you're looking for a different sampling of sauces or a bigger basket, just give us a call and we'll put one together just for you and your chilihead. Ingredients Please see individual sauces for ingredients. Hold on to your seat and get ready for a blazing hot sauce experience. If you love the heat, or know someone that does, this is the pack for them. It is sure to spark them up. Warning: These hot sauces are generally beyond what the average person can handle. So, if you're up for the task, you'll get one bottle each of: Ghost Train Green Ghost Mad Dog 357 Pure Ghost Red Ghost l the names of the sauces in this quaint collection are inspired by the traditional reading primers of the 30's and 40's, but with a twist that uniquely and effectively describes the effects of peppers! We're not sure why the ladies all seem to love this one, but See Dick Burn is a very popular Louisiana-style hot sauce made with cayenne and punched up with pepper eaxtract. Drizzle this over your hot wings, but use sparingly or you might end up like Dick - blowing fire out of your hind parts! Ingredients Cayenne Peppers, Water, Salt, Acetic Acid, Oleoresin Cayenne, Starch, Caramel Color

Serving Size...........: 1 Tsp Servings per Cont...: 9 Calories..................: 10 Fat Calories............: 5 Total Fat.................: .5g

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Trans Fat................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0mg Sodium...................: 140mg Total Carbs.............: 2mg Dietary Fibers........: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Do you enjoy whips and chains, do you like pleasure and pain does the phrase "it hurts so bad" do anything for you? If so, this is the sauce for you. Cayenne pepper, water, salt, cayenne extract, starch, and caramel color are the only ingredients. This is a simple, yet complex hot sauce as it will leave you painfully asking for more! If you're into "threesomes" or just looking for a "hot" gift, check out the Pain & Suffering Hot Sauce also - they are better in pairs - hot sauce that is!!! Ingredients Cayenne Pepper, Water, Salt, Acetic Acid, Oleoresin Cayenne, Starch, Caramel Color

Serving Size...........: 1 Tsp Servings per Cont...: 9 Calories..................: 10 Fat Calories............: 5 Total Fat.................: .5mg Sodium...................: 150mg Total Carbs.............: 2mg Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Sphincter Shrinker Hot Sauce is brought to us by Professor Payne Indeass, at least according to the label! With a heat rating of six out of ten, this is definitely a mighty sauce. You might think that just because applesauce is the first ingredient in Sphincter Shrinker Hot Sauce, it's not going to burn you. You'd be wrong. The interesting thing about this sauce is that the flavor progresses. At first bite you taste applesauce, and you think you've been gypped- this isn't hot at all! Then you taste raisins, and with a raised eyebrow you look back at the bottle... Nice, but no spice yet. Next, the sweet smokiness of the curry hits you, and you start to wonder what the devil this sauce is up to. About this time, the heat starts catching up with you... why are you crying for your mommy? The funny thing about the name "Sphincter Shrinker" is that it's actually a good way of

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describing your body's reaction to a sauce this hot. Anyone who's ever served in the military knows about what we call "the pucker factor." When you are about to do something thrilling (read: dangerous) your sphincter shrinks. So, for instance, jumping out of airplanes has a seriously high pucker factor- if you haven't done it, trust me on this one! Now, maybe this hot sauce doesn't have quite as high a pucker factor as jumping out of airplanes, but it's pretty frickin hot! Use a drop of this in apple cobbler, pumpkin pie, or spice cake, or add a tiny bit to oven roasted sweet potatoes, pork chops, or leg of lamb. Spice up curry in a hurry with Sphincter Shrinker! Dip honey roasted peanuts in it, or try this as an addition to cider donuts. Awesome. Of course, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy an ice-cold beer with this one, no matter how you choose to use it! Sphincter Shrinker Hot Sauce is a Peppers of Key West fave- check it out! Ingredients Apple Sauce, Vinegar, Water, Balsamic Vinegar, Raisins, Chile Extract, Spices, Salt, Xanthan Gum When our customers try something hot, they commonly (as we're sure you know) exclaim "Holy Shit!" We of course say, "That's not Holy Shit," and pull this bottle out and say "This is!" Because it's made with pepper extract, one drop is all you need to kick your meal up a notch. Make beef stew - cubed steak, carrots, onions, and potatoes - add just a drop of Holy Shit to the pot (at the end) and watch the reaction. This sauce will definitely bring a new dimension to all your boring non-spicy dishes, just don't blame us when you're the only one eating it because it's too hot for everyone. Ingredients Tomato Sauce, Onions, Hot Pepper Extract, Hot Peppers, Vinegar, Spices, Soy Oil, Garlic, Salt Serving Size...........: 1 Tsp Servings per Cont...: 24

Calories..................: 10 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 1g Sodium...................: 10mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Widow Extremely Hot Sauce takes soy and worcestershire coupled with an extract-base to have your taste buds dancing a tarantella before the heat kicks in. Soy inclusive sauces take on a unique heat that you have to experience to appreciate. Ambrosia Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Key West uses this sauce in their "atomic roll", and for good reason. Add one drop of Widow at a time to your vegetable stir fry or your next batch of rice for heat that can't be beat. At Peppers of Key West, we like to make sure our customers are well informed about the pain they are about to experience. We do that because some like the heat and some don't. We also do that that because we carry all sorts of sauces, enough to fit every taste and craving. For those who like to feel like a spider has injected venom into their mouth, we suggest Widow

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Extremely Hot Sauce. The best part is that it won't crawl away after it bites you. Ingredients Habanero Peppers, Hot Peppers, Soy Sauce, Worcestershire, Vinegar, Garlic, Capsaicin, Xanthan Gum Blair's Death Rain Habanero spice is actually a combination of habanero, pepper extract, and cayenne. It's an extreme dry spice for all of your heating needs. Just a sprinkle of this devilish powder will bring your dish to the max heat level in a quick way. Use Blair's Death Rain as you would any other dry spice, but with a touch of caution. Here at Peppers, we love using it in our home made salsa and sometimes pack a little in our hip pocket for when we go out and the meal being served is less than satisfying in the heat department. All of that is quickly solved with just a dash. Ingredients Red Savanna Habaero peppers, Cayenne peppers, garlic, onion, paprika, salt, celery seed, rosemary, and oregano. Dave's Smoked Habanero Powder (hot) comes from the nearly infamous Dave of Dave's Gourmet. Dave is known for his high quality, unique, and always tasty products. Dave has several products in this particular spice line and this is the hottest of them. It's made with smokey habanero pepper powder and that's about it. If you're looking to add some heat and habanero flavor to your dishes, then this is the dry spice for you. It's great because you can add just a little or a whole lot f you want some serious burn. At Peppers of Key West, we love Dave's Gourmet. They just continue to create really great products and we're never disappointed. Sometimes we create the almost perfect dish, but it just lacks a signature Peppers of Key West blast of heat. For that, we can always rely on Dave's Smoked Habanero Powder to provide that for us. Habanero peppers have a great taste that goes beyond just being hot. Dave's Smoked Habanero Powder doesn't lose that in their formulation. You get the heat and the treat in this jar of habanero powder. Ingredients Habanero Peppers Catch a Fire Jerk Seasoning captures the essence of the quintessential form of Jamaican cooking in handy little bottle. Jamaican jerk cooking is a method of spicing and slow cooking meats to create a savory and rich meal. There's just nothing else in the world like it and it is instantly recognizable as Caribbean cuisine. At Peppers of Key West, we love Jamaican jerk cooking. Because we're basically a Caribbean island, it's a popular cooking method for visitors and residents alike. The key to Jamaican Jerk cooking isn't in the actual process, although that is important. The secret is in the combination of spices used to rub the meat. Catch a Fire Jerk Seasoning masterfully blends authentic Caribbean spices in this very popular dry seasoning. Peppers of Key West carries quite a few Catch a Fire products for good reason- they're really, really good. Ingredients Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Salt, Herbs, Spices Trying it for the first time means youre bold, daring, plucky, ready for the rush of going against the voice of sanity that screams DONT DO IT! Going in for seconds of Dave's Gourmet Insanity Spice after half of your face has melted off is justifiably the truest form of insanity! And were damn proud of it too! Albert Einstein is quoted saying "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results". So conversely, are we

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considered sane when we shower Dave's Gourmet Insanity Spice over our pizza, chili, popcorn, tacos, stews, marinades, and anything else that may need a swift kick of insanity, waiting, anticipating, reveling in the intense rush of deliciously dried Savina Habanero pepper flakes as they penetrate our tongue and liquefying our taste buds!? Ill leave that for you to decide! Daves Gourmet Insanity Spice is an effective way to add a touch of heat at any stage of cooking: early for fullness, later for fire. Throw some in the next time you make a pot of chili using the award winning Big Bunny Chili Mix! Remember though, that not all are created equal when it comes to spice tolerance. So if you ever find yourself in a court of law after your next chili cook-off, muster enough chilihead brain cells to declare yourself Daves Gourmet Insanity Spice Insane! Ingredients Red Savina Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper Extract Serving Size...........: 1/4 Tsp Servings per Cont...: 42

Calories..................: 5 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0mg Sodium...................: 0mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Dietary Fibers........: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Ghost Dust is made from the Naga Bhut Jolokia pepper, the hottest pepper in the world. So, as one would expect, Ghost Dust spikes the Peppers of Key West Heat Level scale at 10 out of 10. This is one mighty little shaker with only one ingredient- Jolokia Pepper, otherwise known as the Ghost Pepper. Basically, this is pure heat in a powder form. At Peppers of Key West, we take heat seriously and this is, by all accounts, one serious dry spice. It's a free country, thankfully, so you can do whatever you want with Ghost Dust, but I will offer a few suggestions. First, use it sparingly. One shaker should last you a good long time. Second, use sparingly. This is really hot stuff and for even the most seasoned chilihead it will light your fire. Third, use sparingly. Get the point? It's just dang hot stuff! Although there is a unique flavor in the Ghost Pepper, it is most often lost because the heat is overwhelming. That said, if you follow my suggestions above, you will be able to taste the underlying pepper flavor in your dishes. That holds especially true for dishes with a higher liquid content, such as chili and soups. Just a dash of Ghost Dust will spice up an entire batch of anything. So, enjoy, it's a really fun product to cook and "play" with and Ghost Dust has earned it's "Weapons Grade" rating. The Naga Bhut Jolokia pepper is the hottest pepper in the world as is this powder. Pure ground Jolokia pepper is what you'll find in this small but mighty shaker. The ingredient list for this powder is very easy to remember - Jolokia pepper, nothing else to mess with the extremely hot flavor that the people in northern India enjoy!!

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Ingredients Naga Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) Serving Size...........: 1/8 Tsp Servings per Cont...: 100

Calories..................: 0 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Trans Fat................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0g Sodium...................: 0g Total Carbs.............: 0g Sugars.....................: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Chef Buck Naked's BBQ Spice blend will "Thrill Your Grill" and make anything you add it to taste like it was created by a certified grill master. It's not just great on any meat, but it will also add a BBQ blast to your baked beans, potatoes, and veggies. If you're a fan of BBQ potato chips, like me, grab yourself some plain old chips and sprinkle some Chef Buck Naked's BBQ Spice on them for some of the best BBQ chips you'll ever have. Prefer a big bowl of popcorn while on your movie night? That's right... Chef Buck Naked's BBQ Spice makes an amazing popcorn topper. Don't just sprinkle it on there though- toss the popcorn in a big bowl while adding the BBQ Spice to make sure every little popped kernel is coated fairly. Chef Buck Naked's BBQ Spice is an all natural blend of sugars, salts, onion, garlic, and the Chef's own spice blend that includes peppers, ginger, cumin, sage, mint, and even coffee and beer. Yes, coffee and beer- both things we love here at Peppers of Key West and once you give it a try, you will too. Ingredients Sugar, Salt, Onion, garlic, Paprika, Peppers, Coriander, Rosemary, Marjoram, Fennel, Ginger, Thyme, Cumin, Sage, Mint, Natural Flavors Serving Size...........: 1/4 Tsp

Servings per Cont...: 162 Calories..................: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Sodium...................: 40mg Total Carbs.............: 0g Protein....................: 0g

Robert Rothschild Farm Zesty Madras Curry Simmer Sauce inspires Indian masterpieces at

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home. Curry is a fundamental ingredient in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine. There are may different preparations, flavors, and even colors. In fact, many regions and subregions of India have their own take on curry and those found in, say, Thai cuisine have a vastly different taste altogether. Madras Curry originates from the city and surrounding region of Madras, India. Not surprisingly, they don't call it "Madras Curry" in Madras- it's just "curry." The name was coined by British restauranteurs. Madras Curry is traditionally more sweet than savory and deeply red in color. The red color is not a function of the curry itself, but the other spices added to it. Again traditionally, the red color is achieved by adding peppers, paprika, and turmeric. At Peppers of Key West, we are big fans of Robert Rothschild Farm. They have a fantastic mix of traditional, purist, fusion, and downright creative sauces. Robert Rothschild Farm Zesty Madras Curry Simmer Sauce falls somewhere in between fusion and traditional because it uses a traditional curry and spice base, but adds some western elements to deepen and enhance the flavor. If you are a fan of Indian cuisine or have always wanted to create amazing Indian Curry dishes at home, then this is your sauce. It's best employed in a slow cooking process with really any meat that you enjoy. Ingredients Water, Cider Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar, Yellow Mustard, Molasses, Honey Mustard, Curry Powder, Modified Food Starch, Cumin, Coriander, Salt, Fenugreek, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, Allspice, Citric Acid

Serving Size...........: 2 Tbs Servings per Cont...: 8 Calories..................: 25 Fat Calories............: 0 Total Fat.................: 0g Trans Fat................: 0g Cholesterol..............: 0mg Sodium...................: 130mg Total Carbs.............: 6g Dietary Fibers........: 1g Sugars.....................: 5g Protein....................: 0g

Matouk's Calypso Hot Sauce brings the fiery heat of the West Indies, specifically Trinidad and Tobago. It's chock full of scotch bonnet peppers in a sweet and spicy mustard base. Unlike other spicy mustard, Matouk's Calypso Hot Sauce has a pepper heat and not a nasal clearing mustard heat. That's because, obviously, the scotch bonnet peppers contribute their signature taste and fire. This is consistently a top seller here at Peppers of Key West. It's no secret why that is- it's a perfect product for people who love hot peppers and also love mustard. There are a few of those here at the store and it's not uncommon to find one of us pouring some Matouk's Calypso Hot Sauce on our sandwiches, hot dogs, bratwurst, , , deviled eggs, or any other number of foods

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that normally take mustard well- and some that probably aren't so accustomed to the use of mustard. Matouk's is a thick sauce that needs a little bit of spreading if you're using it on sandwich bread or rolls. After all, you do want it in every bite. That's actually a good thing because if you've ever tried using hot sauce on a regular sandwich, then you know it can make the bread soggy. It might taste great, but that's no help if it falls apart on you. With Matouk's Calypso Hot Sauce, you won't have that problem. This is a pretty dang spicy hot sauce too- coming in at a solid 4 out of 10 on the heat level rating scale. Ingredients Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Prepared Mustard, Cane Sugar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Celery Seed, Potassium Sorbate, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, FD&C Yellow No. 5 The flavor is in the bottle! This sauce has a hot spicy zest and is an excellent seasoning that is great for steak, chicken wings, and grilled food with a degree of heat that anyone can handle. Ingredients Water, Onion, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Celery, Salt, Sugar, Turmeric, Habanero Peppers, Natural Flavor, Paprika, Spices obert Rothschild Farm's Raspberry Wasabi Dipping Mustard is a favorite here at Peppers of Key West- after all, our taste buds are always in the market for something sweet and sassy! And the combo of raspberry, wasabi, and mustard always does the job. Wasabi is the root of a plant in the same family as horseradish and mustard, and it has a different sort of burn, the kind that goes up your nose instead of down your throat like capsaicinbased sauces. The addition of red raspberries adds another pleasant dimension to a mustard that is flavorful enough to put on everything from deli sandwiches to pork chops to grilled veggies, yet mild enough to replace yellow mustard on the dinner table. Taste Raspberry Wasabi Dipping Mustard just once, and you will never serve another cheese plate without it. Or try adding it to deviled egg salad for a memorable side dish at your next cookout and watch your guests swoon! If you've ever visited us at Peppers of Key West, you know the allure of our well-stocked tasting bar. Customers can taste about three hundred of our best-selling items. Can you imagine? And our customers love the variety they find here at Peppers of Key West, because, of course, we have so much more than just hot sauce. At the top of people's wish lists at the tasting bar is usually Raspberry Wasabi Dipping Mustard. And once they do taste it, most can't imagine their pantry without it! There's something about the combination of the heady sweetness of raspberries and the exotic singe of wasabi that people can't resist. Robert Rothschild Farm really has a winner with Raspberry Wasabi Dipping mustard. Its elegant yet unexpected blend of flavors hooks you from the first bite. Mild, sweet, and savory all at once, you don't know what you're missing until you've tried it! Ingredients Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Water, Mustard Seed, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Raspberries, Egg Yolks, Modified Food Starch, Horseradish, Wasabi, Salt, Natural Flavors, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Tumeric Ginger Wasabi Sauce by Robert Rothschild Farm is a sauce that will bring your Asian-inspired dishes to life. You don't have to be a master chef to cook like one, as long as you have this

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delicious gourmet sauce on hand. Robert Rothschild Farms always finds a way to uniquely blend unexpected flavors into an incredibly tasty sauce. Their Ginger Wasabi Sauce is no different! Pairing the tang of ginger and the burn from wasabi, this sauce is sure to light up your spring rolls, tuna salads, salmon, and sushi! Plus, this formula includes not only pureed ginger but candied ginger, which adds an element of background sweetness that reduces some of the heat. Not a fan of Japanese cuisine? Then spoon this sauce into plain old mashed potatoes for a rich, surprisingly delicious treat. How often do you eat sauce of any kind that has won an award? Well, you can't say that Peppers of Key West doesn't hook you up. Ginger Wasabi Sauce is the proud winner of an annual award given by the National Assosciation for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). This prestigious contest is judged by experts in the specialty food industry, and the winners are chosen from among thousands of products. How's that for impressive? Another thing about Robert Rothschild products is I love how so many of their formulas are gluten free, don't you? That means all of your guests, even those with a wheat sensitivity, can chow down like everyone else. If you're gluten intolerant, you know what it's like to feel left out at a party because there just isn't anything for you to eat. I'm not one of those people, but many of my customers are. Robert Rothschild Farm's Ginger Wasabi sauce is about to school you in the ways of deliciousness. Are you game? Ingredients Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Candied Ginger, Distilled White Vinegar, Red Raspberry Vinegar, Apricots, Mustard Flour, Egg Yolks, Modified Corn Starch, Horseradish, Salt, Ginger Puree, Natural Flavor, Wasabi, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Disodium ith a name like Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce, its gotta be good, right? Trust me on this one, boys and girls, Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce will cure what ails ya, alright. Its made from scotch bonnet peppers and rated at about the middle of our heat index scaleits a 4but I dont know, sometimes it feels a little hotter, to me at least. I love this one, mainly because I love scotch bonnet peppersI like the heat, but I actually love the taste of scotch bonnets. By the way, scotch bonnets are native to the Carribbean, so they fit right in to the whole Peppers of Key West lifestylewhich is to say hot and spicy. Despite the gastric connotations (and yes, I said gastric, not gastronomic), Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce is a great all round condiment. Its like a mustard, and you can use it anywhere youd use the old (boring) yellow standby. Try Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce on burgers, hot dogs, ham or turkey sandwichespretty much anything. For a Philly twist, try it on soft pretzels. Very good. Collectors love Colon Cleaner because of the bottle. Its packaged to look like an old-time cureall remedy (got Tussin?) and the label is great. According to the (funny) lable, Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce cures the common cold, flu and makes you feel good all over. And according to Professor PhardtPounder, the maker of this heatful product, its an all natural, new and improved formula. Well, I dont know about the cold or the flu, but believe me, Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce can make you feel a lot better. Heres the prescription. Get an icy 6-pack of your choice. Fire up the grill and lay on a buger, hot dog, and maybe a hunk of Italian sausage. Administer the beer liberally to yourself during cooking. Lightly grill the rolls, and then slather on some Colon Cleaner Hot Sauce. You will start filling better immediately. Ingredients

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Scotch Bonnet Peppers, Mustard, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Onions, Water, Vinegar, Turmeric, Sugar, Sodium Benzoate

Buhba's Butt Blaster X-Hot Sauce is called "butt blaster" for a reason. With a heat rating of seven out of ten, you will experience it on the way down and on the way out. Buhba's is a South Carolina style extreme hot sauce. Add it to your favorite mustard barbecue sauce and bring a little "Butt Blasting" heat to your ribs and chicken. Before I decided to give the finger to my corporate job to live a life in the sunshine of Key West, I lived and worked in the Philadelphia area for most of my life. In Philadelphia every corner has a cart selling all kinds of street food and not all of it is entirely appetizing. You can get hotdogs, Italian sausages, and these weird tubular meat products called "red hots." After all these years, still I have no idea what a red hot is made of, but when you're armed with Buhba's Butt Blaster X-hot, it doesn't even matter. It turns any meat meal into a spicy, mustardy heat fest. Like I said, this is a really hot mustard. It is rumored that ingesting really hot foods after a night of drinking can help stave off the hangover in the morning. I've been known to grab a hot dog and treat it to some Butt Blaster love after a night of drinking and partying on the famous Duval Street. Take my word for it, Buhba can really knock some sense into you. Plus, you've gotta check out this classic label. An unidentified, crazy cartoon animal with his ears smoking and his eyes popping with his pants down in an outhouse? This will everyone from kindergarteners to grandma and grandpa a big laugh. If you haven't tried Butt Blaster X-hot hot sauce yet, there's no time like the present. Buhba awaits! Ingredients Mustard, Apple Cider Vinegar, White Vinegar, Habanero Peppers, Chile Extract, Sugar, Spices, Xanthan Gum Charlie's Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce is another masterful creation from Charlie. Although a political statement on what Charlie thinks of the government bailout, this sauce is still an extremely flavorful barbeque sauce. You get the tangy flavor of mustard upfront and then a brilliantly sweet flavor of molasses and honey on the back end. It's phenomenal on a pulled pork sandwich or as a change from traditional cocktail sauce for dipping shrimp in. Why not drizzle this sauce over your next succulent scallop dish to add a different flavor profile. Charlie's Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce would make the ideal ham glaze or the coating for a rack of lamb. When baked beans were first invented, one of the staples of the recipe was mustard. If you've ever thought about making baked beans from scratch, you should start here. Charlie's Hard Times Honey Mustard Barbeque Sauce makes an interesting addition to chili dogs as well. Be creative with this one! What's more, this hot sauce sports a cool label for those of you who are collectors. The hilarious drawing is one that you may not be able to live without. "Don't wait for the government to give you a bailout," it says. "Bailout your bored taste buds with this sauce!" Take matters into your own hands, and stock up on this gourmet hot sauce that comes without the gilded price tag. Hopefully, the economy will be back on its feet in no time, and this sauce will become an artifact of harder times! Ingredients Prepared Mustard, Red Wine Vinegar, Molasses, Water, Brown Sugar, Tomato Sauce, Honey, Apple Juice, Worchestershire Sauce, Garlic, Onion, Spices, Xanthan Gum

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Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard by Galena Canning Company is going to knock your socks off! You're gonna want to chuck your run of the mill honey mustard sauce straight into the trash with the first bite of this spicy, sassy brew! When I left my nine to five job as an accountant up in the frigid northeast, I made a promise to myself: no matter what, I was going to have fun. Corporate America no longer owned me, and I was going to make every day awesome! Well, I'm happy to say that every day lives up to my expectations, and in large part that's because of my customers. The tasting bar allows us to become part of our customers Key West experience, and it's such a blast getting to know our visitors and, of course, introducing them to new hot sauces and flavors! Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard is one product that most people have never encountered before. While it brings together some unusual flavors, Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard is not just a novelty condiment. Sure, it's good on hard pretzels (and while you're at it, try it on one of those deep fried soft pretzels if you can get your hands on one!), but you definitely don't want to stop there. Adding this to good old barbecue sauce adds a tangy, fruity dimension you may not have experienced before. There are so many sandwiches that you can jazz up with Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard: ham and cheese, grilled cheese on baguette, even add some to your egg salad for a change that'll blow you away! Top a green salad with grilled chicken and Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard, and guess what? You won't need those dressings that are full of oil and fat! Believe me, Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard by Galena Canning Company is so tasty, you'll want to order it by the case. Or better yet, join us at the tasting bar and see for yourself! Ingredients Honey, Mustard, Flour, Raspberries, Brown Sugar, Raspberry Vinegar, Habanero Peppers, Spices Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard by Galena Canning Company is going to knock your socks off! You're gonna want to chuck your run of the mill honey mustard sauce straight into the trash with the first bite of this spicy, sassy brew! When I left my nine to five job as an accountant up in the frigid northeast, I made a promise to myself: no matter what, I was going to have fun. Corporate America no longer owned me, and I was going to make every day awesome! Well, I'm happy to say that every day lives up to my expectations, and in large part that's because of my customers. The tasting bar allows us to become part of our customers Key West experience, and it's such a blast getting to know our visitors and, of course, introducing them to new hot sauces and flavors! Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard is one product that most people have never encountered before. While it brings together some unusual flavors, Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard is not just a novelty condiment. Sure, it's good on hard pretzels (and while you're at it, try it on one of those deep fried soft pretzels if you can get your hands on one!), but you definitely don't want to stop there. Adding this to good old barbecue sauce adds a tangy, fruity dimension you may not have experienced before. There are so many sandwiches that you can jazz up with Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard: ham and cheese, grilled cheese on baguette, even add some to your egg salad for a change that'll blow you away! Top a green salad with grilled chicken and Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard, and guess what? You won't need those dressings that are full of oil and fat! Believe me, Spicy Raspberry Habanero Honey Mustard by Galena Canning Company is so tasty, you'll want to order it by the case. Or better yet, join us at the tasting bar and see for yourself! Ingredients

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Honey, Mustard, Flour, Raspberries, Brown Sugar, Raspberry Vinegar, Habanero Peppers, Spices Mad Dog 357 Extreme Mustard Sauce, like all things Mad Dog, is extremely hot. This molten gold Extreme Mustard is light-years beyond a condiment or spread - it's a golden bullet that blasts incredibly scrumptious heat and flavor onto everything from mom's famous potato salad and sandwiches to hot dogs, grill, meats, and deli sides such as pasta salads, outrageous dressings and marinades, and special dips. Mad Dog 357 Extreme Mustard Sauce's touch of scorching gold makes every dish a gold medal winner, and makes mustard maniacs out of average mustard users. If you are a spicy mustard lover, you have just found one of the best spicy mustard sauces in the world. At Peppers of Key West, we find the most extreme mustard's and sauces people have been exposed to are brands like Coleman's. Well, we love Coleman's, but it absolutely pales in comparison to Mad Dog 357. This sauce will clear your sinuses and water your eyes, but it will all be worth it in the end. Ingredients Mustard, Habanero Peppers, Vinegar, Horseradish, Mustard, Garlic Powder, Turmeric, Onion, Pepper Extract, Salt, Xanthan Gum

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