From head to toe, bluefin tuna are nothing but muscle. When a bluefin unleashes that muscle against an angler half it’s size, the result can be painful. Captain Joe Shute (captjoes.com) knows all about the pain, he targets bluefins off Cape Lookout, North Carolina in a 22-foot Parker. Can tuna hurt humans? Though tuna is […]
Author: Gerardo Gonzalez
Is It Illegal To Eat Bluefin Tuna?
If granted, this will afford the species the highest level of protection, making it illegal to kill Pacific bluefin tuna in American waters. In addition, Americans would be banned from possessing the fish in and out of the United States, and selling or trading it in the U.S. would be illegal. Can you eat a […]
Why Is Angelica Used In Gin?
Cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stems and roots an ideal botanical for gin and other liquors. Angelica gives earthy herbal flavours such as wormwood and celery. The roots and seeds are used to flavor liqueur and vermouth. What does Angelica root do in gin? Distillers will often describe both orris root and angelica root […]
How Does Tuna Swim?
Tunas have a unique form of body movement while swimming called Thunniform swimming. Thunniform swimming is characterized by minimal head and body movement relative to tail movement. This means that power is concentrated at the oscillating tail, and the body maintains a streamlined position in the water. Can tuna swim too fast? When they are […]
What Color Is Angelica Root Oil?
pale yellow. Angelica Root oil has an unusual, rich, cleansing aroma, that is herbaceous and earthy with a hint of spice and aniseed. It is clear to pale yellow in colour when first distilled but can darken over time to a yellowy-brown. What does angelica essential oil smell like? Angelica Root Essential Oil smells fresh, […]
How Can I Lose Weight Eating Tuna?
How to follow the tuna diet. To follow this diet, you should eat only tuna and water for three consecutive days. The tuna must be plain — without oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, or spices — and enough to give you 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (3.3 grams per lb.) each day. Does […]
Where Do You Apply White Angelica?
Suggested Uses Apply White Angelica topically to your wrists, neck, and heart to enjoy its nurturing aroma. As part of Gary Young’s Good Day Protocol, apply 2 drops to your shoulders daily to enjoy White Angelica’s peaceful, nurturing aroma. What is White Angelica used for? White Angelica™ is a calming and soothing blend that encourages […]
What Are The Ingredients In White Angelica?
Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Melissa and Rose provide sweet, floral notes; Bergamot and Melissa offer a boost of bright citrus; and Myrrh, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Hyssop and Sacred Sandalwood balance the blend with a warm, woodsy base. What is White Angelica made of? White angelica is a blend of various essential oils, including myrrh, rose, […]
Do Sea Bream Have Scales?
Highlights. Sea bream scales and bones were used as sources of gelatin. Scales gelatin showed the highest gel strength and viscoelastic properties. The pretreatment of bones with Alcalase or HCl hardly modified the resulting gelatins. What’s the difference between sea bass and sea bream? The two fish are quite different – sea bream has meaty […]
What Do You Do With The Ends Of Asparagus?
Asparagus stalk soup Just like the tips, asparagus ends have the most exquisite flavour that can be used to make delectable soups and sauces. If you’re having asparagus spears for dinner and don’t want to include a soup course, store the ends in the freezer until needed. Can you eat ends of asparagus? You can […]
How Poisonous Are Asparagus Seeds?
The seed pods of asparagus plants are toxic for humans and also for dogs and cats, producing an allergic reaction in some individuals. Eating the berries can cause vomiting and abdominal pain. Raw asparagus shoots are also mildly toxic, although the toxicity is quickly eliminated by cooking. Can asparagus be toxic? They might look tasty […]
What Can Go Wrong With Asparagus?
Asparagus Growing Problems and Solutions: Yellow to orange to reddish brown or black pustules on stems and leaves. Plants and leaves are yellow. Plants are weak and spindly; few spears. Spears are crooked, curved or malformed. Spears are brown or discolored and soft. Spears weaken, wilt, yellow, turn brown, and die. What is wrong with […]
How Do You Get Rid Of Smelly Urine After Eating Asparagus?
Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to prevent asparagus pee from happening to you. At the end of the day, it isn’t a big deal and it happens to many of us. So don’t shy away from asparagus because of urine odor. Why does my pee stink after eating asparagus? The asparagusic acid in asparagus […]
Can You Eat Asparagus After It Ferns?
That’s not the case with asparagus, so don’t be tempted to cut back the overgrown asparagus plant as it opens up and begins to fern. Its culinary value is just about nil, and you’ll be weakening the plant. What to do with asparagus after it ferns? After cutting down the ferns, the best practice is […]
Why Can’T You Eat The White Part Of A Watermelon?
It’s true. The rind—that white part of the fruit between the pink flesh and tough green skin—is not only edible, but it’s a potent source of nutrients that happen to be totally different than those in watermelon flesh. So, it’s almost like two fruits in one! Why can’t you eat the rind of a watermelon? […]
What Do You Do If Your Asparagus Is Too Tall?
Better to prop them up. They’ll never do well if you cut them down. I agree with LTilton – from what I have read, they should not be cut back until they have dried. Why is my asparagus so tall? If you wait too long to harvest asparagus, the spears will become too tall and […]
Are Watermelons A Winter Fruit?
Watermelon. Watermelons are a summertime staple. Choose watermelons that are heavy and look for a creamy yellow spot on the rind. Keep whole watermelons at room temperature or cut them up and keep them in the refrigerator. Can you get watermelon in winter? Watermelon is available year-round (use this handy chart to see where your […]
Can You Eat Thick Asparagus?
People seem to have the mistaken impression that thick stalks of asparagus are going to be woody or texturally unpleasant, but in reality, when you prep and cook it correctly, thick asparagus is one of the best vegetables around. Are thick asparagus good? Thicker stalks are usually higher in fiber, according to Peter Ferretti, professor […]
Why Is My Watermelon Bitter?
1) That us was grown too close to cucumber and cross pollinated. This results in a regressive cross breeding that results in the fruit contain high levels of cucurbitacin which is toxic. 2) that you lack a fructose taste receptor, but you the watermelon should taste bland and not bitter. What does it mean if […]
Why Do Watermelons Get Mealy?
If your watermelon isn’t ripe, the flavor is pretty blah and there’s not much you can do with it. But when watermelon gets overripe, it starts loosing moisture and the texture changes from crisp and juicy to dry and mealy. How do I stop watermelon from being mealy? To avoid buying an under-ripe, mealy-textured watermelon, […]