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Last post by turkeyfoot - Today at 07:52:59 PMQuote from: turkeyfoot on Today at 09:32:16 AMHi
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Is there a way of setting the posts in ascending order ie newest post first
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Walking in Arillas and north west Corfu / Re: Walking around corfu
Last post by kevin-beverly - Today at 12:47:23 PMHI
If you are on a walk around the small villages near Arillas look in the locals gardens NOT walk around the garden just look over the fence line look at the pots tubs a old tin you can see array of plants gorwing
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and Western Asia. It is of the order Caryophyllales, family Amaranthaceae, subfamily Chenopodioideae. Its leaves are a common edible vegetable consumed either fresh, or after storage using preservation techniques by canning, freezing, or dehydration. It may be eaten cooked or raw, and the taste differs considerably; the high oxalate content may be reduced by steaming.
It is an annual plant (rarely biennial), growing as tall as 30 cm (1 ft). Spinach may overwinter in temperate regions. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular, and very variable in size: 2–30 cm (1–12 in) long and 1–15 cm (0.4–5.9 in) broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) in diameter, and mature into a small, hard, dry, lumpy fruit cluster 5–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in) across containing several seeds.
As opposed to the great majority of the flowering plants or plants used as vegetables, spinach is a dioicous plant, meaning different plants can have either female or male flowers The flowers are small, green and unattractive to pollinators. Rather, pollination occurs via wind anemophily, for which the pollen has evolved to be very small and light so it can be carried large distances, often miles away.
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Spinacia
Species: S. oleracea
Binomial name
Spinacia oleracea
HABITAT
Spinach is native to Asia and a common crop throughout the world. It may escape from cultivation, and is sometimes found in waste areas, gardens and dumps in scattered locations
These compact plants (up to 20cm/8in tall) are handy if space is tight and they can be grown in containers too. Spinach is also a useful crop for cooler, shady spots in early or late summer, out of midday heat. It needs full sun at other times of year.
Spinach is quick to grow, but needs fertile soil that doesn't dry out. It does best in milder temperatures (ideally 15–20°C/60–70°F), as cold or hot, dry conditions can cause it to start flowering prematurely (bolting), putting an end to harvests. Sow in light shade in warmer weather to keep it cool, and water regularly.
There are two basic types of spinach with either smooth leaves or crinkly (savoy) leaves. The smooth types are normally grown for freezing and canning because they grow faster, yield more and are easier to clean.
The genus Spinacia consists of only two spinach species: Spinacia turcestanica and Spinacia oleracea. However, only the Spinacia oleracea species is grown as a leafy green vegetable. There are numerous Spinacia oleracea varieties with new spinach cultivars added each year.
HISTORY
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a hardy annual related to beets and Swiss chard that has been used by humans for a long time. Native to southwest Asia, it was first cultivated in Persia (Iran) over 2000 years ago and used by the Chinese in the 6th century.
Spanakopita is one of Greece's signature dishes. It is ubiquitous all over the country, but some of the most famous versions come from the northwestern region of Epirus. Historically master foragers, Greeks in that region and beyond, have used wild greens as the backbone of their diet. It was only a matter of time before they started finessing them into pies. But when did the actual spinach arrive? Spinach originated in the Middle East and merchants brought it to Spain. Finally, during the Byzantine Empire it arrived in the rest of Europe. Farmers in the area that comprises present-day Greece discovered that they could cultivate this leafy green very easily.
Like the arrival of spinach in Greece, phyllo emerges during Byzantine times, and with it come the pies that it makes become a cornerstone of Greek cookery. Phyllo is a basic dough with flour, salt, water, olive oil, and sometimes yeast or another leavening agent like baking powder. It's an easy dough to make, but one that takes time and finesse to roll out. The quickest way to make the pies today is to use commercially produced phyllo. All you have to do is brush each paper thin layer with olive oil or butter to create an incredibly satisfying pie.
If you don't want to seat down in a restaurant, you can taste many kinds of traditional pitas.
The most famous one is called Tiropita, a sort of puff pastry filled with Feta cheese, but are delicious also other pitas filled with spinach, ham and cheese or minced meat.
The comics and cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man is portrayed as gaining strength by consuming canned spinach. The accompanying song lyric is: "I'm strong to the finich [sic], 'cuz I eats me spinach. This is usually attributed to the iron content of spinach, but in a 1932 strip, Popeye states that "spinach is full of vitamin A" and that is what makes people strong and healthy
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Spinach Is A Superfood
The leafy greens like kale and spinach in green smoothies are a great source of vitamin K1. Research has shown that people with a high intake of vitamin K1 are have a lower risk of bone fractures, osteoporosis, and decreased bone mineral density. Leafy greens are much higher in vitamin C than other vegetables.
The leaves are used for food and to make medicine. As a medicine, spinach is used to treat stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal, GI) complaints and fatigue. It is also used as a blood-builder and an appetite stimulant. Some people use it for promoting growth in children and recovery from illness.
Calcium:
Magnesium:
Iron:
Prevents Cancer
Spinach has a high source of zeaxanthin and carotenoids that can flush out the free radicals from your body. These free radicals make your body prone to many diseases including cancer and as a result, spinach is said to prevent cancer. So all you need to do is to consume spinach and prevent yourself from stomach cancer, mouth cancer and oesophagus cancer.
Reduces Blood Sugar
Aids in Good Bone Health
Aids in Weight Loss
Good For Your Eyes
Spinach benefits for eyes are evident through the antioxidants found in it, lutein and zeaxanthin, which contribute to good eyesight and protect against issues like cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and other eye problems. Additionally,The vitamin A found in spinach, benefits in maintaining mucus membranes that are essential for normal eyesight.
Reduces Hypertension
Has Anti-inflammatory Properties
Keeps Your Brain Functioning Normally
Prevents Anaemia
Prevents Acne
Natural Anti-Ageing Properties
Premature ageing is one of the most common problems that most youths are facing today. However, spinach comes loaded with antioxidants that have the tendency to destroy and prevent free radicals that cause premature ageing. Consuming spinach on a regular basis will benefit your skin and give it a shiny texture. Instead, it will rejuvenate your skin and make you look younger and healthy.
Spinach leaves have a long-standing reputation in folklore medicine for their diverse medicinal uses. Spinach has been used traditionally to address skin issues such as ringworm, scabies, and leucoderma (skin whitening). Additionally, it has been associated with potential benefits for urinary calculi (kidney stones) and may aid in controlling symptoms of urinary tract infections.
If you are on a walk around the small villages near Arillas look in the locals gardens NOT walk around the garden just look over the fence line look at the pots tubs a old tin you can see array of plants gorwing
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and Western Asia. It is of the order Caryophyllales, family Amaranthaceae, subfamily Chenopodioideae. Its leaves are a common edible vegetable consumed either fresh, or after storage using preservation techniques by canning, freezing, or dehydration. It may be eaten cooked or raw, and the taste differs considerably; the high oxalate content may be reduced by steaming.
It is an annual plant (rarely biennial), growing as tall as 30 cm (1 ft). Spinach may overwinter in temperate regions. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular, and very variable in size: 2–30 cm (1–12 in) long and 1–15 cm (0.4–5.9 in) broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) in diameter, and mature into a small, hard, dry, lumpy fruit cluster 5–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in) across containing several seeds.
As opposed to the great majority of the flowering plants or plants used as vegetables, spinach is a dioicous plant, meaning different plants can have either female or male flowers The flowers are small, green and unattractive to pollinators. Rather, pollination occurs via wind anemophily, for which the pollen has evolved to be very small and light so it can be carried large distances, often miles away.
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Spinacia
Species: S. oleracea
Binomial name
Spinacia oleracea
HABITAT
Spinach is native to Asia and a common crop throughout the world. It may escape from cultivation, and is sometimes found in waste areas, gardens and dumps in scattered locations
These compact plants (up to 20cm/8in tall) are handy if space is tight and they can be grown in containers too. Spinach is also a useful crop for cooler, shady spots in early or late summer, out of midday heat. It needs full sun at other times of year.
Spinach is quick to grow, but needs fertile soil that doesn't dry out. It does best in milder temperatures (ideally 15–20°C/60–70°F), as cold or hot, dry conditions can cause it to start flowering prematurely (bolting), putting an end to harvests. Sow in light shade in warmer weather to keep it cool, and water regularly.
There are two basic types of spinach with either smooth leaves or crinkly (savoy) leaves. The smooth types are normally grown for freezing and canning because they grow faster, yield more and are easier to clean.
The genus Spinacia consists of only two spinach species: Spinacia turcestanica and Spinacia oleracea. However, only the Spinacia oleracea species is grown as a leafy green vegetable. There are numerous Spinacia oleracea varieties with new spinach cultivars added each year.
HISTORY
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a hardy annual related to beets and Swiss chard that has been used by humans for a long time. Native to southwest Asia, it was first cultivated in Persia (Iran) over 2000 years ago and used by the Chinese in the 6th century.
Spanakopita is one of Greece's signature dishes. It is ubiquitous all over the country, but some of the most famous versions come from the northwestern region of Epirus. Historically master foragers, Greeks in that region and beyond, have used wild greens as the backbone of their diet. It was only a matter of time before they started finessing them into pies. But when did the actual spinach arrive? Spinach originated in the Middle East and merchants brought it to Spain. Finally, during the Byzantine Empire it arrived in the rest of Europe. Farmers in the area that comprises present-day Greece discovered that they could cultivate this leafy green very easily.
Like the arrival of spinach in Greece, phyllo emerges during Byzantine times, and with it come the pies that it makes become a cornerstone of Greek cookery. Phyllo is a basic dough with flour, salt, water, olive oil, and sometimes yeast or another leavening agent like baking powder. It's an easy dough to make, but one that takes time and finesse to roll out. The quickest way to make the pies today is to use commercially produced phyllo. All you have to do is brush each paper thin layer with olive oil or butter to create an incredibly satisfying pie.
If you don't want to seat down in a restaurant, you can taste many kinds of traditional pitas.
The most famous one is called Tiropita, a sort of puff pastry filled with Feta cheese, but are delicious also other pitas filled with spinach, ham and cheese or minced meat.
The comics and cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man is portrayed as gaining strength by consuming canned spinach. The accompanying song lyric is: "I'm strong to the finich [sic], 'cuz I eats me spinach. This is usually attributed to the iron content of spinach, but in a 1932 strip, Popeye states that "spinach is full of vitamin A" and that is what makes people strong and healthy
NONE
Tubs,Pots, Culinary, Drinks
Spinach Is A Superfood
The leafy greens like kale and spinach in green smoothies are a great source of vitamin K1. Research has shown that people with a high intake of vitamin K1 are have a lower risk of bone fractures, osteoporosis, and decreased bone mineral density. Leafy greens are much higher in vitamin C than other vegetables.
The leaves are used for food and to make medicine. As a medicine, spinach is used to treat stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal, GI) complaints and fatigue. It is also used as a blood-builder and an appetite stimulant. Some people use it for promoting growth in children and recovery from illness.
Calcium:
Magnesium:
Iron:
Prevents Cancer
Spinach has a high source of zeaxanthin and carotenoids that can flush out the free radicals from your body. These free radicals make your body prone to many diseases including cancer and as a result, spinach is said to prevent cancer. So all you need to do is to consume spinach and prevent yourself from stomach cancer, mouth cancer and oesophagus cancer.
Reduces Blood Sugar
Aids in Good Bone Health
Aids in Weight Loss
Good For Your Eyes
Spinach benefits for eyes are evident through the antioxidants found in it, lutein and zeaxanthin, which contribute to good eyesight and protect against issues like cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and other eye problems. Additionally,The vitamin A found in spinach, benefits in maintaining mucus membranes that are essential for normal eyesight.
Reduces Hypertension
Has Anti-inflammatory Properties
Keeps Your Brain Functioning Normally
Prevents Anaemia
Prevents Acne
Natural Anti-Ageing Properties
Premature ageing is one of the most common problems that most youths are facing today. However, spinach comes loaded with antioxidants that have the tendency to destroy and prevent free radicals that cause premature ageing. Consuming spinach on a regular basis will benefit your skin and give it a shiny texture. Instead, it will rejuvenate your skin and make you look younger and healthy.
Spinach leaves have a long-standing reputation in folklore medicine for their diverse medicinal uses. Spinach has been used traditionally to address skin issues such as ringworm, scabies, and leucoderma (skin whitening). Additionally, it has been associated with potential benefits for urinary calculi (kidney stones) and may aid in controlling symptoms of urinary tract infections.
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Photo Gallery Board / Re: A to Z - Photographs of Ar...
Last post by kevin-beverly - Today at 09:39:47 AMHI
B FOR BELLS Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension is any church dedicated to the ascension of Jesus:
KEV AUG 2021 #4
Website technical problems & questions / Re: Arillas Forum new look and...
Last post by turkeyfoot - Today at 09:32:16 AMHi
It looks good
Is there a way of setting the posts in ascending order ie newest post first
Thanks
Geoff
It looks good
Is there a way of setting the posts in ascending order ie newest post first
Thanks
Geoff
#5
Arillas general information / Re: Arillas Today
Last post by Eggy - Yesterday at 06:24:24 PMA nice 23 deg today and dry , after a spit of early morning rain.
Once "Paska" is dun n dusted the Summer will take shape and many bodies will coagulate around many bars and Tavernas. Tis all good fun.
Cheers
Negg
Once "Paska" is dun n dusted the Summer will take shape and many bodies will coagulate around many bars and Tavernas. Tis all good fun.
Cheers
Negg
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Photo Gallery Board / Re: A to Z - Photographs of Ar...
Last post by Eggy - Yesterday at 05:34:11 PMSugar on yer donoughts Kevin??
I bet that gives Bev an incentive!!??
Negg
I bet that gives Bev an incentive!!??
Negg
#7
Arillas general information / Re: Arillas Today
Last post by Eggy - Yesterday at 05:32:52 PMand.... Phillipa . you will always recognise Kevin.
(He's the one arm wrestling with an Orangutan!)
Negg
(He's the one arm wrestling with an Orangutan!)
Negg
#8
Photo Gallery Board / Re: A to Z - Photographs of Ar...
Last post by kevin-beverly - Yesterday at 08:52:18 AMHI
A FOR ARILLAS TRAVEL
kev sep 2018 #9
Arillas general information / Re: Arillas Today
Last post by kevin-beverly - Yesterday at 08:22:47 AMHi Philippa
It's you are going back to Arillas and also a sad moment.
You don't want to see eggy on the beach in his mankini 🤢🙈
Kev
Enjoy your time in Arillas
#10
Arillas general information / Re: Arillas Today
Last post by philippa - May 03, 2024, 07:09:42 PMafter 5 years and the death of my husband am coming back to arillas where we used to have our little house on may 16th, to scatter rainers ashes in the sea, which was his last wish.
am a bit nervous but am so glad be coming to our second home.
we are te ones from austria!!
maybe see you eggy on the beach!
am a bit nervous but am so glad be coming to our second home.
we are te ones from austria!!
maybe see you eggy on the beach!