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Dr Erica McAlister
Senior Curator, Diptera (including Siphonaptera)Department: Life Sciences
Division: LS Insects Division
Phone: 0207942 6986
Diptera blog
I am the Senior Curator for Diptera and Siphonaptera. I manage the lower Brachycera, Mycetophilidae and Culicidae collections in Diptera, and the Siphonaptera collection. My specific interests lie within Diptera especially Culicidae, Asilidae, and Mycetophilidae. I have carried out many research projects with mosquitoes including contract work for the MoD in Tajikistan alongside Dr Ralph Harbach where we were involved in the training of mosquito identification and malaria incrimination over a three year project. I am also involved in UK Mosquito projects which have included incriminating for viruses and also for genomic resolution. I am involved in an ongoing Asilidae taxonomy research project and am currently working on a large revision of Australian species with an external Collaborator. As well as this I am involved in a project on Ethiopian Diptera working with Prof Claire Ozanne (University of Roehampton) on Church Forest Pollinators. As well as my profession commitments I am very much involved in Public engagement both within the museum and externally. I have participated in Nature Lives, Nigh Safaris, and both childrens and Adult dinosnores. Externally I have presented a Radio 4 series on Insects (Who's the Pest) as well as appearing in many others (Radio 3, 4 and BBCLondon). I have present talks to Natural History Societies, giving talks for Cafe Scientific, Pub Science and presented a Summer Lecture for the Royal Society. As well as these I have participated in Ugly Animals, Science Showoff and Museum Showoff. I have recently published a popular science book titled 'The secret life of Flies'.
Bsc, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, 1992 - 2006
PhD, University of Surrey Roehampton, United Kingdom, 1997 - 2001
Employment history
Visiting Lecturer, Harper Adams University, Life Sciences, United Kingdom, 2012 - 2017
Visiting Lecturer, Imperial College, United Kingdom, 2007 - 2011
Visiting Lecturer, University of Bristol, Life Sciences, United Kingdom, 2006 - 2012
Visiting Lecturer, St Mary's University, Life Sciences, United Kingdom, 2005 - 2006
Visiting Lecturer, University of Surrey Roehampton, Life Sciences, United Kingdom, 2001 - 2006
Identification, Bionomics and Phylogeny of Albuginosus Mosquitoes
Role: Principal investigator
Funding: John Spedan Lewis Trust
Total value £5,000 (to Museum £5,000)
Dates: 2013 - 2013
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McAlister E (2017) The Secret Life of Flies. Firefly Books : 248.
RODRIGUES PAULAFERNANDAMOTTA, MCALISTER ERICA, LAMAS CARLOSJEINICKER (null) Review of Marmasoma White with lectotype designation of M. sumptuosum White and an identification key to the Australasian/Oceanian genera of
Ecliminae (Diptera, Bombyliidae). Zootaxa, 4232 (2) : 185 - 185. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4232.2.3
lavigne R, McAlister E (2015) A new species of 'Stichopogon' (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae: Stichopogoninae) from Monarto Zoological Park, South Australia, with brief notes on its behaviour. South Australian Naturalist, The, 89 (1) : 37 - 45.
McAlister E (null) The Use and Usefulness of Unique Specimen Identifiers from a Museums perspective. 8th International Congress of Dipterology, 108 8 - 10 8 8
Cook S, Chung BY-W, Bass D, Moureau G, Tang S, McAlister E, Culverwell CL, Glücksman E, Wang H, Brown TDK, Gould EA, Harbach RE, de Lamballerie X, Firth AE (null) Novel Virus Discovery and Genome Reconstruction from Field RNA Samples Reveals Highly Divergent Viruses in Dipteran Hosts. PLoS ONE, 8 (11) : e80720 - e80720. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0080720
Habirov Z, Manilova E, Kadamov D, Komilova S, McALISTER E, HARBACH RE (2013) Incrimination of Anopheles superpictus and An. hyrcanus as vectors of Plasmodium vivax in Tajikistan. Medical and Veterinary Entomology,
TOWNSON HAROLD, DYER NAOMI, MCALISTER ERICA, SATOTO TRIBASKOROT, BANGS MICHAELJ, HARBACH RALPHE (2013) Systematics ofAnopheles barbirostrisvan der Wulp and a sibling species of the Barbirostris Complex (Diptera: Culicidae) in eastern Java, Indonesia. Systematic Entomology, 38 (1) : 180 - 191. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3113.2012.00653.x
Habirov Z, Kadamov D, Iskandarov F, Komilova S, Cook S, McAlister E, Harbach RE (2012) Malaria and theAnophelesmosquitoes of Tajikistan. Journal of Vector Ecology, 37 (2) : 419 - 427. doi: 10.1111/j.1948-7134.2012.00246.x
Lavigne R, McAlister E (2012) A second new species of Asilidae (Insecta: Diptera) from Monarto Zoological Park, South Australia, with notes on its behavior.. The South Australian Naturalist, 86 (1) : 22 - 30.
McAlister E, Broad G (null) When it all goes wrong – the development of an entomological salvage plan. Joint Conference SPNHC & NatSCA 26th Annual Meeting Sustainable Museums - Sustainable Collections, 215 5 - 21 5 539 - 40.
Zarowiecki M, Walton C, Torres E, McAlister E, Htun PT, Sumrandee C, Sochanta T, Dinh TH, Ng LC, Linton Y-M (2011) Pleistocene genetic connectivity in a widespread, open-habitat-adapted mosquito in the Indo-Oriental region. Journal of Biogeography, 38 (7) : 1422 - 1432. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.2011.02477.x
Amorim DDS, Oliveira SS, Mcalister E (2011) The identity of Paratrizygia conformis Tonnoir (Diptera, Mycetophilidae), with comments on its systematic position. ZOOTAXA, 47 - 52.
Lavigne R, McAlister E (2011) A new species of Cerdistus (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae) from Monarto Zoological Park, South Australia, with notes on its behaviour. The South Australian Naturalist, 85 (2) : 76 - 84.
McAlister E (null) Biodiversity, Collections and The Natural History Museum - An Interactive Approach. SPNHC 25th Anniversary celebration; Biodiversity 1020 and beyond, Science and Collections., 315 5 - 31 5 585 - 86.
COOK SHELLEY, LIEN NGOGIANG, MCALISTER ERICA, HARBACH RALPHE (null) Bothaella manhi, a new species of tribe Aedini (Diptera: Culicidae) from the Cuc Phuong National Park of Vietnam based on morphology and DNA sequence. Zootaxa, 2661 (1) : 33 - 33. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.2661.1.2
McALISTER E (2009) The organisation and distribution of electronic data at the Natural History Museum, London. NatSCA News, 17 : 34 - 36.
Wardlaw JC, Webb NR, McAlister E, Murcott J (2000) Observations on the life cycle of Medina collaris (Fallén) (Dipt., Tachinidae).. Entomologist's Monthly Magazine, 136 (1628-31) : 21 - 29.
Bardgett RD, McAlister E (1999) The measurement of soil fungal:bacterial biomass ratios as an indicator of ecosystem self-regulation in temperate meadow grasslands. Biology and Fertility of Soils, 29 (3) : 282 - 290. doi: 10.1007/s003740050554


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On December 20, 1803, residents of New Orleans gathered at the Place d'Armes in the city center to watch as the French flag was lowered and the flag of the United States was raised in its place. Toasts were made to the US president, the French First Consul, and the Spanish king (whose flag had been lowered in a similar ceremony just twenty days earlier), and the celebrations continued throughout the night. The following day, however, began the process of determining just what it meant now that Louisiana was a part of the United States, initiating the first great test for the United States of its ability to expand its borders, incorporating both territories and peoples. The treaty ratifying the transfer, signed in Paris the previous April 30th, promised that "the inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States" where they would experience "the enjoyment of all these rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States." These inhabitants included thousands of people of French and Spanish descent, several thousand slaves of African descent, and about fifteen hundred free people of at least partial African ancestry; most of these inhabitants spoke French or (far fewer) Spanish and practiced Catholicism. In addition, the territory was home to tens of thousands of indigenous peoples, many of whom still lived on traditional territories and under their own sovereignty. For a few inhabitants of what would become the Territory of Orleans and later the state of Louisiana, incorporation did lead to "the enjoyment of all these rights" and gave some small grain of truth to Thomas Jefferson's hope that the trans-Mississippi region would undergird the United States as an "empire of liberty," although even for Europeans of French and Spanish ancestry, the process was neither easy nor uncontested. For most, however, incorporation led to the expansion of the United States as an empire of slavery, one built upon the often violent dispossession of native peoples of their lands and the expropriated labor of enslaved peoples of African descent.
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I feel like I've only just got back from my last visit to South Korea in October and now I'm heading back again, to join the gathering of presidents and prime ministers, civil servants and press attachés, business leaders and NGO campaigners, as the leaders meet for the conclusion of the Korean G20.
You can't help but be struck by the huge pride in South Korea as the first non-G8 member to host the G20. That pride spreads across Asia, the optimistic continent that has been my home for the last six years. In 1997 the international community lectured South Korea on effective economic management – now they meet there in the middle of a global crisis started in the west, hoping that Asian dynamism will pull the world through.
Growth is what the G20 leaders will be talking about: specifically, how the world can recover from the economic crisis and ensure a return to high growth, including in low-income countries. A fast, broad-based recovery is essential, as the aftershocks of the global economic crisis are still being felt by millions of the world's poorest children. The World Bank, for example, estimates that child deaths could be 200,000-400,000 per year higher than they would have otherwise been between 2009 and 2015.
Growth is good. NGOs work alongside the poorest people in the world. We are not romantic about poverty. We want to end it. And we know, from experience, that growth is a powerful tool for reducing poverty in developing countries. But on its own growth is not good enough. For example, economic growth does not on its own lead to substantial reductions in hunger (see India) or substantial improvements in life expectancy (see South Africa).
In recognition of this, G20 leaders have officially committed themselves to advancing "strong, sustainable and balanced" growth. Occasionally they even let the word "equitable" slip in. When challenged about whether they've forgotten the millennium development goals, G20 leaders reaffirm the MDGs as the ultimate end goals and make reassuring comments about growth being a means, not an end in itself.
But the emphasis in the G20 discussions so far this year has been very much on cause and effect, where growth is the cause and the MDGs the effect. What is much less emphasised is the role that achieving the MDGs can play in promoting growth. So advocates for children's health and education are told by G20 representatives variations on the theme of: "Don't worry, once we get growth, kids can get their health and education."
But ensuring children survive and thrive isn't just an end goal – it's a means for growth. Investing in children's health offers the best guarantee of a productive workforce in the future. Addressing under-nutrition in pregnant women and children leads to an increase of up to 10% in an individual's lifetime earnings. Between 30% and 50% of Asia's economic growth from 1965 to 1990 has been attributed to improvements in reproductive health, and reductions in infant and child mortality and fertility rates.
In contrast, malaria alone costs Africa $12bn each year in lost revenue, and by failing to address under-nutrition, a country may have a 2% lower GDP than it otherwise would.
It can't all be left to the market. As the latest UN Human Development Report finds, "markets are very bad at ensuring the provision of public goods, such as security, stability, health and education". Government action is key – and for the poorest countries of the world, aid is a key part of enabling them to do it. Aid is especially important now as low income countries' domestic revenue generation is falling as a result of the economic crisis. We need to see a redoubling of effort by the G20 to safeguard progress in the fight against poverty.
Instead we're seeing a halving of commitments from the richer members of the G20. Less than half of the additional $25bn pledged to sub-Saharan Africa in 2005 has materialised, and some donor countries such as Italy are already cutting aid. G20 leaders endorsed a $22bn Global Food Security Initiative in September 2009, yet the initiative still lacks both the money and a clear action plan for where and how it will be spent.
Faced with a shortage of resources, low-income countries are cutting back, and it is children in poverty who are being hit hardest. In a review of the budgets of 56 low-income countries, two-thirds were found to be cutting budget allocations in 2010 to one or more of the priority sectors for the poorest people – education, health, agriculture and social protection.
G20 spin doctors' talk of a new paradigm "moving away" from "old, aid-centred approaches" doesn't stand up to economic scrutiny, and sounds too much like donors trying to wriggle out of commitments made. This would not just be a moral failure, but an economic one. Investing in children's potential is not just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do.
• Ben Phillips is Save the Children's Asia strategy director. He tweets at http://twitter.com/atbenphillips


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- Member: Phantasmagoriat
- Title: [IC] Galactic Escape
- Premiered: 2011-04-15
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This is my first Iron Chef vid ever! and I couldn't be more pleased :)
It was made for The Online AMV Iron Chef Tournament v4.0 hosted by Brad.
Bracket_3, Round_1, Match_34: Phantasmagoriat vs MycathatesyouAMV. I won. But kudos to MCHY for putting up a good fight ;)
Still deciding if I want to remaster it at some point, so it probably won't be up on Local for a while. But below you'll find some links showing what I sent after the 2hr match. Nothing has been altered aside from re-encoding different versions (because most of you probably wont want to dl the 116MB file). The video is more complete than I would have ever imagined for an IC, but there are still some segments I wouldn't mind redoing. Or maybe I'm just too obsessive. Honestly, I like this vid so much I think I'm gonna send it to some cons after it's remastered and I make a clean audio version. It's better than some (if not most) of my regular videos. IDK... maybe I just haven't had the motivation to make AMVs this year until Brad provided the song ^_^. I'll have to check out this "Deerdance." I've also been itching to use this anime all year. "Welcome to the Space Show" is pretty epic, and believe it or not, I didn't even use *any* of the major action scenes. Anyways, hopefully I didn't shoot myself in the foot by using my best source in round one >.> Then again I won't lie. I got in a lot of practice this match, so bring it on :O
BTW the file was a bitch to render & encode because it's 720p, 3:00 minutes, and has a fair amount of fades and overlays with lots of detail. Also, I accidentally wasted ~45min rendering the video using my proxy files instead of my scripts, so big thanks goes to Brad for being so patient.
I hope y'all enjoy my first IC as much as I enjoyed editing it!
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Pros and Cons of Resin Wicker
Wicker refers to the plaited fibers, such as pliable reeds and branches, grasses, plastic strands and other sources woven into furniture or baskets, rather than a specific product or plant used to make these items. Resin wicker furniture -- designed for outdoor use or patio furniture -- holds up to the elements better than wicker made from natural materials. Sometimes called outdoor wicker or all-weather wicker, resin wicker's actual composition varies from brand to brand.
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Made from a synthetic extruded material similar to plastic, resin wicker can last for many years compared to wicker made from natural fibers. It does not split or crack but the quality and appearance of resin wicker vary greatly from brand to brand or style to style, depending on the materials and manufacturing processes used. From afar, even an inexpensive resin wicker chair may look nice, while up close, it's obvious the chair is not made of natural fibers.
Weather-Resistant Resin
Wicker made from rattan reeds, willow branches or cane does not hold up well under wet conditions. Sitting on a wet natural-fiber wicker chair may stretch the seat or even break it. Since resin wicker withstands immense downpours and full sun alike, this makes it a favorite choice for patio or outdoor furniture where the look of natural wicker is desired without the need to bring furniture indoors when not in use.
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Since resin stands up to moisture, one of its main benefits is that you can simply hose it off or scrub it clean without worrying about the furniture's fibers. Resin does not absorb moisture and won't change shape or fall apart no matter how often you wash it. A scrub brush won't damage resin or cause splintering, which may happen on natural-fiber wicker furniture. Resin wicker cleans up well with a soft abrasive cleanser.
Quality Control
Resin wicker for outdoor use includes rocking chairs, sofas, loveseats, chairs and other pieces. But not all resin wicker furniture is created equally. The materials used to construct the resin wicker vary. Polyethylene resin wicker, sometimes called PE rattan, offers a high-quality natural wicker alternative that is also recyclable. But as a major drawback for the environment, resin wicker made from polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride cannot be recycled.
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Applying eye cream is a step some skip however it's something I've been in the habit of doing for the past three years as I find it really helps with problems I may have in the area like dryness and dehydration lines. Although the results aren't always instant with persistence you can really notice a difference with the application of concealer and the general health of the area (promise!). Today I wanted to share the three eye creams I'm a huge fan of and would recommend investing in.
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The Nutri-Define line from Jurlique is one I've continually been using since it launched and have repurchased numerous items from the range. This was a product they added to the line at the beginning of this year and it's a really fantastic, high quality eye cream. I'm not a huge fan of products in pots (as I frequently tell you guys) but it's super hard to find eye creams that are rich in a squeeze tube so I'll allow it. It comes with a metal roller ball applicatior but feels so cooling and refreshing on the eye area. It's a shame Simba ate mine. The ingredients list is dreamy with, what Jurlique call their Bosomed technology, horseradish, rosemary, peppermint, mulberry root and glycogen that all work together to help improve the skins firmness and brighten the area. The consistency of the eye cream is divine – very thick and a little goes a long way. This is my night time eye cream and I can say since I started using it my eye area is less puffy and dark in the morning.
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Although this one is described as a night eye cream I'm cheeky and do use it in the morning however I do ensure that I use a high factor SPF because this product has vitamin A (retinol) in it. I find this cream a little lighter than the Jurlique hence why I opt for using it in the morning however if you're not a fan of super thick creams it maybe a better option for you. This product is a relatively new release so I can't say I've yet had any long lasting differences appear but the formulation is really beautiful. It absorbs quickly and I don't have to worry about it distributing my make up.
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Hoving, Thomas, 1931-2009.
American Gothic.
New York : Chamberlain Bros., a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2005
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"You saw the cover of this book and paused. You recognized the stern countenance of the old farmer and the dour mien of his companion. You recognized the pitchfork and the gabled roof. You may not have known the name of the painting or of the artist who painted it; however, you already knew that you were looking at an American masterpiece. But as you looked at this masterpiece, what did you see?" "From its controversial unveiling at a juried exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago seventy-five years ago to its eventual acceptance and recognition as a true work of art, American Gothic has seeped into the American psyche and become a beloved piece of Americana. Art connoisseur and bestselling author Thomas Hoving offers both his professional and his personal opinion about the iconic painting and brings its creator, Grant Wood, to life. Hoving trains your eye to look for the nuances, and directs your attention to little details that you might have missed, as well as providing insights into Wood's sources of inspiration and creative process. Last, he gives expert advice about viewing and truly appreciating art in all its forms. Here is a wonderful narrative filled with history, humorous anecdotes, and a great love of art. Book jacket."--Jacket.
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On his paintings of the rivers and forests of Maine, Joel writes, "I realized that I was becoming more and more fond of painting brooks because of the excitement of what the water was doing, and because they changed from day to day, and season to season, but always offered a view with plenty going on. The theme which emerges is the pattern of light falling in a spotted fashion over the rocks and water. But the rocks themselves have shadows and modeling and are already spotted with their own color and moss. So it becomes very dynamic and complex to get at what the light it doing: throwing patterns over patterns."
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(top stretcher) Joel Babb Wight Brook Grafton Notch Against the Light, Larger Version
Illustrated on page 10 of the Vose Galleries exhibition catalogue
Lyric Suite: An Easel in the Landscape, New Works by Joel Babb, Vose Galleries, Boston, October 9 – November 17, 2012
Against the Light, Wight Brook, Grafton Notch, Maine
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27 3/4 x 21 7/8 inches
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The Alabama-built Honda Ridgeline pickup has been named the 2017 North American Truck of the Year.
The award was announced this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ridgeline bested two other finalists: the Ford F-series Super Duty and the Nissan Titan.
In accepting the award, John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., credited the team behind the Ridgeline for "re-imagining the pickup."
"The Ridgeline has been incredible for us," he said. "Consumers love it. It's been virtually sold out since we introduced it here last year."
The Ridgeline, produced at Honda's $2.2 billion, 4,500-worker Talladega County plant, was redesigned for the 2017 model year and went on sale last summer.
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A tribute to Dorton
In January 2017, RSBC merged with the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB). Although we are now called RSBC, there may be some references to RLSB in the following article.
As RLSB announced PegasusLife as the new owner of the mansion house in Seal, our CEO Dr Tom Pey looked back at the special role the site has played in our history while former Dorton students share their memories.
I once asked a neighbour why they liked Sevenoaks so much and they replied: "Because here I can give my kids the life I always wanted to".
It struck me because it was for this same reason that the Royal London Society for Blind People moved to Sevenoaks in 1954.
Looking for the perfect new home in a post-war era where we could give an education to blind and partially sighted children, we found the secluded, fresh space of Wildernesse Avenue.
RLSB had a duty of care for those children that came here to learn; to give them an education to be proud of, one that would give them a start in life. I think that our supporters and the people in the local area, with their generosity and willingness to help, took on part of that duty of care too. Over the years they volunteered, fundraised, rallied and celebrated with us.
We treasure many memories, such as when school boys from Sevenoaks learnt Braille so they could help Dorton students read. Or when parents learnt for themselves new ways to teach their children important skills.
We remember how the ladies of Brimar Valve Works donated Christmas toys; the oohing and aahing at the Sevenoaks Rotary Club and RLSB's annual fireworks display; and the town's delight as HM The Queen visited.
It is a history that we can all be proud of, which has supported hundreds of children to enjoy their lives at Dorton. A few of these youngsters have gone on to become international Paralympic sportsmen, politicians, professors, winners of Woman of the Year, and talented musicians.
Now in our 175th year, it is time for RLSB to move into a new era. As we say goodbye to the mansion house, we move to a new future, one fit for the needs of blind young people of the 21st Century.
Sadly many of the people we work with tell us that they are lonely, isolated and often have little confidence about their future. The tell us they need our support, but close to their own communities, so they are able be with their family, make friends and experience life as it really is, with its ups and its downs.
However, you will see RLSB roll out our new early years services, with new Parent and Toddler groups. A fresh new further education will be on offer, a new sports programme that will get hundreds of children involved in sport and exciting new personal development sessions.
These will all be delivered in communities across London and the South East and all designed to help the blind children of today have the confidence and self-belief to live their life without limits.
Thank you for believing in life beyond sight loss and I hope we can continue to count on your support as we move into this exciting new era.
Former Dorton alumni tell share their memories…
Leading technology consultant Dr Julia Schofield, who went to Dorton in the 1950s, says:
"What did RLSB do for me? You don't realise until much later in life how important life skills are, as well as academic. How many times have I thanked Miss Dyson for teaching me cooking, as has my husband, too. Those early walks to the shops in Seal developed good mobility and, although I have a guide dog now, this teaching was vital. Time spent with children without sight is so important because one doesn't learn by looking at others."
Musician and singer Jeanette Contant-Galitello went to Dorton in the 1970s. She shares her memories:
"I thought the education was excellent, and that was the standard of a good private school. Music wise it was certainly a very good school. I got a lot of good training from there and my teacher at that time was Jill Smith. She was amazing. She was a great teacher."
Gold medal winning Paralympian Darren Leach, who discovered his passion for swimming at Dorton in the 1980s, says:
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Cutaneous lupus erythematosus is a term describing a range of dermatological conditions, that may or may not be associated with the development of systemic lupus. Cutaneous lupus is three times more common that systemic lupus.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, affecting multiple organs and systems in the body. A person's immune system attacks various cells in it's own body, which can cause a variety of symptoms, including lupus-specific skin lesions and non-specific skin lesions.
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) more prevalently affects women ages 20-50 and is typically triggered by sunlight.
Lupus is not contagious, even via sexual contact. In other words, it is not possible to catch lupus from someone or give lupus to someone else.
Diagnosing Cutaneous Lupus
While it is up to a doctor to make a full diagnosis, there are some symptoms of the disease that may be noticeable that can cause you to be concerned about the presence of the illness. The most notable symptom is the presence of rashes throughout the body.
[caption id="attachment_92476" align="alignright" width="300"] Discoid lupus erythematosus lesion on the face of the musician Seal.
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One type of rash that is particular indicative of a case of acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is known as a butterfly rash in which an individuals cheeks and bridge of the nose are covered with a rash, resembling the shape of a butterfly with its wings spread. The rash may be a simple tint to the skin, or it may be a drastic one that is raised off of the surface of the skin.
Going along with this symptom is usually a case of photosensitivity in which an individual is particularly susceptible to skin problems caused by exposure to the ultraviolet light of the sun. Ulcers may also be present in the mouth or the nose of an individual that is afflicted with cutaneous lupus.
Since the types of skin rashes that occur when an individual has a case of cutaneous lupus can vary to a great degree, it can be difficult for a doctor to clearly diagnose. To that end, doctors often take a biopsy of a rash in order to properly identify the problem that is present.
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) typically develops on areas of the body exposed to the sun, such as the upper torso, neck, lower arms, upper back, and shoulders, although the face is often unaffected. In these areas skin lesions will appear as areas of red scaly skin with distinct edges or as red, ring-shaped lesions.
A third type of the disease is Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE), which itself is divided into three types- discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), tumid lupus, and lupus panniculitis.
What makes Cutaneous Lupus Different from Systemic Lupus?
Systemic lupus is a type of disease in which the immune system attacks the organs of the body. In a case of cutaneous lupus, the immune system will only attack the skin, leaving the other organs of the body unaffected.
For that reason, systemic lupus is a much more dangerous form of the disease since it can result in serious organ damage as well as death. However, a case of cutaneous lupus may develop into the more deadly systemic lupus, although it is a problem that only occurs in roughly ten percent of all cases of cutaneous lupus.
Of all cases of lupus that are diagnosed, seventy percent relate to cutaneous or systemic lupus. Amongst that seventy percent, approximately fifty percent of the cases are systemic lupus and fifty percent are cutaneous lupus.
If you think that you may be experiencing a case of this condition, it is important for you to speak with a qualified dermatologist or physician that is properly experienced when it comes to dealing with skin conditions such as cutaneous lupus.
Treatment for cutaneous lupus depends on the form it takes. Oral antimalarial medications are considered first-line therapy for all CLE subtypes, and include Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and quinacrine.
Common medications are topical applications, such as steroid creams or gel. In certain cases liquid steroids are injected into the lesions.
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The Top 6 Causes of Acne and Pimples
There are many factors that contribute to the cause of acne and the resulting breakouts of pimples. Here are the main 6 culprits that are currently known to cause or contribute to having pimples or acne:
1. Diet
Does your diet look like the picture on the left or the one on the right? If you want to get rid of pimples it needs to look like the one on the left – most of the time.
Foods That Can Trigger Pimples
There are several foods that can trigger an outbreak of pimples. Dairy products, and especially skim milk seems to be a substantial contributing factor. Many people find that chocolate, soft drinks (especially the dark ones) and greasy fried foods can also cause pimple outbreaks.
Although there is no evidence supporting any of these beliefs, many people do notice an outbreak after consuming these foods or drinks, and an obvious reduction in pimples when they remove these foods completely from their diet. That says a lot.
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Acne can also be brought on by, or aggravated by certain medications including – lithium, barbiturates, anabolic steroids and androgens.
In these situations it's difficult to prevent a bit like trying not to put on weight when taking some medications, so you need to add up the pro's and con's.
Dietary changes, drinking plenty of water and a good skin care routine may help.
3. Narrowing of The Hair Follicle
Narrowing hair follicles can prevent dead skin cells from being expelled from the pores. These trapped skin cells then mix with sebum and bacteria on the skin to form acne lesions. The more the skin follicle reduces in size, the greater the problem.
Several factors can cause the narrowing of hair follicles, this includes excessive shedding of cells within the follicle itself, abnormal cell binding and water retention.
4. Squeezing & Touching Pimples
It's common practice to squeeze a pimple to remove the blocking sebum as well as the bacteria. But this can actually make the problem worse by spreading the bacteria to other areas of your skin, and often causes the long term problem of scarring which can be permanent. Your hands will then also carry bacteria which can aid in the spread of the acne to other areas of your face and body.
Longer hair can also exacerbate the acne problem by adding oil to the areas it touches. It's important to keep your hair clean through regular washing, so it does not contribute to the problem already experienced.
5. Excess Sebum Production
Sebum helps keep the hair and skin soft, but during adolescence the amount of sebum produced by our bodies increases and this excess production can cause acne problems.
This sebum when combined with naturally occurring dead skin cells can block hair follicles which results in a pimple.
This mixture of dead skin cells and sebum also provides the perfect environment for bacteria to flourish, resulting in pimples and acne.
6. Testosterone Levels
The hormone testosterone is produced in both males and females and is the cause behind the production of excess sebum, as mentioned prior.
During puberty an increase in testosterone levels causes the body to have an abnormal reaction which manifests in this excessive production of sebum. The excessive oil is commonly found on the face, back and shoulders.
In most teenagers the testosterone levels normalizes by the time they are 20 or so, and any acne usually clears up along with it.
Here we have quickly covered 6 causes of pimples and acne. There are more causes, and there are causes that doctor's have still to discover as the causes of acne and pimples are not fully understood by modern medicine. Watch the video below to learn more about what causes acne and pimples.


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It need not be tough to find reduced Dog Bedspreads online. If you understand exactly what you want, you ought to have the ability to find bedroom furniture and luxury bedding at prices that you can quickly afford by utilizing the Internet to shop.
Some individuals might not know it however looking out for inexpensive sales can offer you great deals when it comes to purchasing queen bedding sets. A few of your local establishments will certainly provide this sort of inexpensive sales event a few times a year. This sort of sale can offer you as much as 50 percent off even for top quality bedding sets and this will definitely make your shopping a lot less expensive and within your budget. You could be used to doing your shopping through your area local establishments however in some cases you have to realize that online establishments such as amazon can offer you great deals for your favored bed set.
You can also think about acquiring a various set of bedding for your own room relying on the season. Cotton is extremely climate friendly therefore you can pick various designs and patterns to develop the atmosphere you want for your bedroom relying on the season. You could select sunburst yellows in summer and dark blues in winter as an example.
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When it comes to the down product itself, comprehend that natural down is the fluffy product beneath the feathers of a bird. This product is normally discovered in clusters, and air is trapped within the pockets and areas within this down, which acts as an insulating product that helps a bird preserve a consistent body temperature level.
Do you experience allergies? Lots of people discover that they dislike the goose or duck feathers of a down comforter. If you are you might believe that using comforters is not a choice for you as many of them are fulled of goose or duck down feathers. You could not be more incorrect! There are a wide variety of option down comforters on the market these days for any size bed. Therefore an option down comforter can be the response for you so, do not let those allergies discourage you, snuggle up in a healthy means with an option down comforter.
All of these luxury bed linens are high quality, and by acquiring a set you will typically be able to obtain a much better cost. Not to point out the truth that you can make sure that everything will match. Lots of people who are searching for luxury bed linens neglect acquiring these sets, and end up investing more cash in the long run.
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For box pleated spreads, include two times the length of the bed plus the width of the bed in addition to four inches for each individual pleat. Also, include seam allowances and a three inch hem. Many pleated spreads have numerous pleats spaced at routine periods. Nevertheless, some tailored styles are type fitting with pleats only at the corners. This design needs less fabric than other pleated styles.
Shopping for bed coverlets, it can be rather easy to get tangled inside the mess of specific items, though they look one specific along with the identical product for you. Comforters, bedspread sets, duvet manages and so on. They appear specifically the identical initially glimpse. However, you can discover some distinguishing characteristics that set them aside from one another.
When it comes to the coverings that keep down gathered and enclosed within, they normally come in three various variations; gusset-edged, box stitched and baffle box. Many comforters feature a box stitched cover. This certain kind of cover works well because it keeps down where it's supposed to be within the cover and doesnt typically enable it to move around and pool up in a corner, for instance.
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Many people assume that luxury bed linens are only for the affluent. Nevertheless, although luxury bed linens may cost even more than conventional linens, that does not always indicate that they run out reach for the typical customer. When you take into account the reality that the majority of sets of luxury Dog Bedspreads last at least 10 years or even more, or are handed down as treasures from generation to generation, you can see that quality bedding is always a beneficial financial investment, particularly when you also consider that bad quality bedding can easily break after 3 washings or less.
Pink kid bedding sets are the easiest to discover in the current market and these are the ones that come in a range of designs and they certainly come in a great deal of styles that you can choose from.
Simply build up the time you spend in bed a day, multiply this by 7 days of the week and then by 52 weeks of the year and you will be surprised at simply exactly how long we spend sleeping or resting. Can you truly put a price on your wellness, this is why natural goose down is well worth the financial investment to guarantee you work, rest and play for a long time to come.
The duvet, a typical luxury bedding, is a term that's thrown around a lot without an equal amount of description. Suffice to say, in modern-day luxury bed sets, that the duvet is implied to be the luxury bedding alternative to both a comforter and sheets. This is among the lots of reasons why the variety of "pieces" in a luxury bedding sets isnt awfully essential. Make certain to take note of the actual contents. A duvet will normally take up just as much space as a comforter, so anticipate luxury bedding sets with duvets to be a bit smaller sized and lighter than others. Unless, of course, there are more bonus.
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The sale might be due to the fact that brand-new patterns and designs are pressing old inventory off the shelves. You might be able to find incredibly attractive, traditional comforters on sale, but you might also find that some of those "too excellent to be true" specials are reserved for patterns that did not make the cut. That does not indicate you will avoid those deals if they keep something you like. You will understand, nevertheless, that you might not be picking from the latest or most popular patterns and constructs.
An evident benefit of organic bedding is that it is healthy, as no toxins or chemicals are used in producing it. Typically, bedding is made with products that are sprayed with pesticides, pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other prospective toxins. This can trigger harm to your teenager in the long run. The majority of chemicals can trigger allergies, so if your teenager is vulnerable to allergies then choosing organic bedding is useful. Someone else benefit of organically made bedding is that it is made of insulating products that keep your teen warm in winter season and cool in summer season. Going with kids bedding made of organic products ensures your teen breathe freely while sleeping and delights in restful sleep for many years.
In response to the growing need for large size clothes options, brand-new retail stores are popping up that offer extended sizes and existing brands are broadening their clothes lines to accommodate for this requirement in the industry. The home items industry is not as quick to adapt to these needs, however there are some living solutions readily available that make life a bit more comfy including bedding sets, towels, and more. Here are a few of the home design important to look for to optimize the quality of large size living.
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When you are deciding about the sort of option down comforters that will finest satisfy your requirements, speaking with an individual who is knowledgeable about the different fills available and which kinds of comforters will suit your decor finest. When you are selecting the Dog Bedspreads, it will be necessary to read the labels carefully to ensure of the thread count, the feel of the stuffing, and the toughness of the stuffing that is used in the comforter.
Many people take pleasure in loosening up after a long day in the comfort of their house. Usually we concentrate on decorating the most noticeable rooms in our house; after all, these are the places that get the most visitors. We must not forget decorating the rooms with soft cotton bedspreads and fluffy pillows for each member of the family, producing a comfy place to rest. Doing just a little crafty decorating in the rooms of your house can turn them from worn to sophisticated in a really brief time!
Let's consider the color. We normally dont want to clash with what is in the space. This suggests either matching the existing colors or going neutral, as in off white. If you want to utilize your preferred color, then possibly you will decide that clashing is fine. Clashing may not be a problem, however unexpected clashing normally is, so try to believe this through before you get.
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The silk that is utilized in the duvets and pillows is a silk floss. This is a mesh, which is unspun, and successfully consists of countless silk strands combined together. This natural product offers numerous advantages that have assisted make it among the most popular and the majority of useful of all bedding products; it ares more useful than goose down which is usually considered the best of the best.
Someone else crucial thing to think of when looking for a down comforter is the thread matter. Just like sheets, other bedding items likewise have different thread counts readily available. Just like the down fill, greater thread counts will be more expensive than lower ones. The greater the matter, the even more resilient and soft the item will be.
No bedding is total without an ultra-comfy comforter set. Comforter sets typically consist of a comforter, bed skirt, and collection of ornamental, throw pillows. Select luxurious cotton comforter sets that supply you with gentleness and also the option of cleaning it routinely for that fresh feel. Get your teen soft comforters made from of Egyptian cotton that is an incredibly long lasting and hypoallergenic product.
The marketplace offers a host of bedding professionals, consultants, manufacturers and providers. There is no lack of skill in setting up the best bedroom for any customer, young or old, married or single, male or female. Different customers would have various bedding designs and choices which can be easily pleased by the market sources. There are locally produced and cheap bedding elements as well as luxury designer bedding items. Consumers can source from home design publications and online or offsite bedding shops which provide benefit and innovation.
The product is an eco-product as it can be collected from the fiber of trees and pulp. This suggests it is greener than cotton, contributing up to 30 per cent less exhausts and uses up to 20 times less water in its production than cotton. This stops numerous of the problems that individuals fear with the use of cotton and makes it a much more sustainable product. It is also checked for chemical residues, guaranteeing it is safe and free of anything nasty that may trigger problems.
So the folks over in rural Europe created the duvet. A duvet is a soft bag loadeded with feathers and down, often both, and made use of as a blanket for sleeping. Duvets offer extraordinary insulation versus the cold. Duvets have existed as far back as 1749. English writer Thomas Nugent blogged about duvets in his book The Grand Tour, and he was specifically amazed. And duvets are still popular even today. Specifically in cold environment nations throughout Europe, duvets boast a healthy market, and even in other parts of the world starting in the late 20th century.
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The fabric of the duvet also requires unique attention. While the duvets can be found in a number of materials, it is cotton that works the best. It produces a cool wrap in the summers and does not cause you to sweat as those with synthetic fibers. Nevertheless, cotton tends to dirt conveniently therefore you need to constantly keep duvet covers handy. Also, do check for the thread count of the fabric ahead of buying any one.
Silk duvets offer resistance to dust mites and keep irritants at bay. Mulberry silk lets the fabric breathe, so it assists preserve comfortable body temperature level. Naturally, the duvet made of silk looks enticing and increases the aesthetic value of your bed.


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Two new titles were in my mailbox last week, thanks! to Wm Morrow.
The Oxford Inheritance by Ann A. McDonald
Marlene by C.W. Gortner
What goodies did you receive?
The Oxford Inheritance looks good.
ENJOY both books.
Have a wonderful week, Mary Ann.
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Hi Mary Ann,
I agree with Elizabeth, in that it was 'The Oxford Inheritance' which caught my eye too.
There have always been rumours and supposition surrounding the alumni of the 'Oxford And Cambridge Club' and the secret societies they harbour, so I can imagine that if the author has done her research well, this story will be quite engrossing and probaby more than a little disturbing!
Enjoy both your new books :)
Enjoy your books! Marlene looks promising.ReplyDelete
Yes, it does, it's a novel of Marlene Dietrich.Delete
Oooh, I've heard great things about Marlene!ReplyDelete
I can't wait to start reading it.Delete
I added Rebel of the Sands to my TBR shelf that came in the mail today.
Have a great week!
I bet Marlene is a good read!ReplyDelete
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I noted Marlene on another MM - sounds like it will be interesting. The Oxford Inheritance is new to me. Hope you enjoy them both.ReplyDelete
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A native flower recently discovered in the Ballona Wetlands has been given a new threatened status a month after it was identified.
The Argonaut first reported March 11th a discovery by the Playa del Rey-based Ballona Institute of the Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion during a restoration and beautification project in the Marina Peninsula by the Los Angeles Department of Public Works. The authenticity of the bright, yellow flowers was confirmed and the area where they are sprouting was subsequently cordoned off to prevent any damage.
The Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion was listed as a "1.B.1" by the California Native Plant Society. The listing means the flower is rare, threatened or endangered.
According to a California Department of Fish and Game document obtained by The Argonaut, the rare native flower has now been upgraded to a status "G5T1.S1."
In an e-mail to Ballona Institute biologist and co-director Robert "Roy" van de Hoek, Roxanne Bittman, lead biologist at Fish and Game, told van de Hoek that while the species was abundant, the Orcutts's Yellow Pincushion is endangered.
"The new rank is G5T1.S1. G stands for global, T is the global for the variety and S is for the state rank," Bittman explained in her e-mail.
"C. glab (an abbreviation for Chaenactis glab orcuttiana, the scientific name for the Orcutt's Yellow) as a species is common. But, this variety is very rare and endangered," Bittman wrote.
Van de Hoek hopes the new designation will spur interest in getting the native flower an opportunity to eventually make it to the Endangered Species List.
"This shows that this flower is even more imperiled than we thought," the Ballona Institute biologist said.
The state ranking of S1 on Fish and Game's special vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens list means that a plant or flower is "critically imperiled" because of its extreme rarity or other factors such as very steep inclines that make it especially vulnerable to extirpation or extinction.
Flowers or plants of extreme rarity often exist in only five or fewer occurrences, or locations, according to Fish and Game, which owns most of the wetlands.
Environmentalists like van de Hoek and their supporters remain wary of the city's plans to continue working on the restoration effort next to the Orcutt's Yellow Pincushions. City officials recently installed protective fencing around the flowers and say this should protect them from any possible disturbance.
Shortly after the discovery of the rare flower, van de Hoek complained that city employees could harm budding Yellow Pincushions, which may not be visible to an untrained eye.
"Any work where the pincushions are is now on hold pending mitigation by our environmental specialist, William Jones," Lauren Skinner, public information officer of the city's public works department, told The Argonaut March 19th.
Jones was one of the experts to confirm the endangered species, as well as Dr. Mark Porter, a professor of botany at Claremont Graduate University.
Van de Hoek does not think the protective fencing will dissuade anyone who wants to gain access to the flowers.
"People can step right through it," the biologist claimed. "It's not very stable, and damage to the flowers can still occur."
Asked if city officials could continue to work in the area and secure the rare flowers, Skinner responded, "our team thinks so."
The institute sent a letter to City Attorney Carmen Trutanich on March 16th, asking him to intervene with other city agencies regarding their disagreement on whether the project should continue following the discovery of the Orcutt's Yellow.
"The area where the population of Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion was found is considered ESHA (Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area), as designated by the California Coastal Commission and as outlined in the Venice Local Coastal Program," the letter states. "The project as currently being implemented by the Bureau of Engineering includes installing a decomposed granite walk path and digging of an irrigation trench for planting of native plants.
"So far, due to the discovery of this plant population, the Coastal Commission has asked the city staff to re-route the walk path."
Van de Hoek and Marcia Hanscom, co-director of the Ballona Institute, take issue with the city's contention that if seeds from the flowers are collected and placed in a freezer at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, the walkway work can continue without disruption.
"We do not believe that on public land, the law supports such mitigation and that, instead, everything possible must be done to protect this species on site in the same location where it was discovered to be surviving," Hanscom and van de Hoek wrote.
"Because this species was not known to be present when the permits were granted by the Coastal Commission and California Environmental Quality Act documents prepared by the city, we ask that all work be stopped and a full environmental impact report be prepared before proceeding with the project in the area where the Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion was found."
Advocates of the wetlands preserve are thrilled that the flower has been identified and that state agencies are taking an interest.
"It's wonderful to hear about a new discovery in the Ballona Wetlands," said Rex Frankel, director of the Ballona Ecosystem Education Project. "It's great to hear that the flower's endangered status has been upgraded."
Jonathan Coffin, a local photographer who recently captured a stiletto fly on an Orcutt's Yellow near the restoration site, thinks finding the rare native flower was just short of miraculous.
"Maybe the miracle is that the Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion was re-discovered at the brink of being lost to a walking path that would have been constructed where they stand and a variety of other plants would been planted in their place without their presence ever being known," Coffin wrote in an e-mail to The Argonaut.
Van de Hoek said he is "happily surprised" that discovering the Orcutt's Yellow Pincushion has received national attention over the last two weeks.
"It's a real affirmation of what we have here, and that we should appreciate what we have here in our wetlands and how we should consider these wonderful ecosystems to be very precious," he said.


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Clinging to Obsolete Cellphones
While most consumers rush to get new smartphones every 12 to 17 months, a few holdouts cling to obsolete cellphones and other tech gear that is four, six or even eight years out-of-date. Sue Shellenbarger explains on Lunch Break. Photo: Motorola
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Where Do You Keep Your Spare Car Key?
The other day someone, who shall remain nameless, lost my car key. I had visions of having to get a co-op car, drive to my place in Surrey to get the spare car key I have safely stowed there, drive all the way back to Vancouver to get my car and then drive my car back home. Thankfully, my key ended up being at the local coffee shop, but it got me to thinking – where would be a good place to keep my spare car key? I mean, if I keep the spare at home and I lose my key while I'm in Vancouver (or one of the other many far away places that I always seem to be driving for work), I'm kind of pooched. But if I leave the spare in Vancouver, I have the same problem if I lose my key in Surrey. If I keep my spare in my purse, so it's always with me no matter I am when I lose my key, then I've still got a problem if I lose my whole purse and both my keys are gone. Having multiple spare keys isn't an option, because my car comes with fancy pants keys with the remote entry do-hickey as part of the key, so I'm pretty sure they would cost me $1 million each.
I saw this "solution"1 to my problem at Home Hardware the other day:
This is a little metal box that has a magnet on it so you can hide your key on your car – like inside your wheel well or under your bumper. Am I the only one who thinks it's a bad idea to "hide" something in a container that says "hide" and the name of the object you are trying to hide on it?
So, now it's your turn – where's the best place to keep one's spare car key?
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We're closing in on the second month of the Winter Solstice. Let me be right upfront and say this is NOT my favorite season. Local fresh ingredients are at a minimum and I'm already tired of root vegetables. To make matters worse (in my mind) the weather vacillates between mildly cold to arctic frigid. Luckily my creativity is still in full swing with a wealth of beans and grains to pick from. For the past couple of weeks I've been doing soups using lentils and yellow split peas, but this week I decided to delve into grains. On my recent visit to Whole Foods I spent a bit of time communing with the grain display and came across amaranth. This is an ingredient I have not worked with before. A quick check on my smart phone yielded a bit of information telling me amaranth is not only a whole grain, but also gluten free.
Amaranth is a grain that dates back to Mesoamerica. It contains more than three times the average amount of calcium (and the only grain documented to contain it) and is also high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Amaranth is also high in B-6, fiber and protein, and low in sodium with zero cholesterol. You find it, as I mentioned in the bins at Whole Foods, and also packaged bags in the organic grain section of most supermarkets. Either way, look for it in clear packaging so you can see what they look like.
Generally to prepare amaranth you just cook it in boiling water or it can be popped in a skillet. I will say that I did the popping method first and quickly tired of that. You can only do about a teaspoon at a time since they burn easily. So I managed about a quarter cup as you can see in the picture, and stopped. I ended up using it as garnish for the dish.
Boiling yields this grain in two forms … more water will give you porridge, and less will keep the integrity of the grains. Both ways are delicious, but I opted for the grain form. I wanted to be able to mix it into the salad. I was shooting for a salad this week, along with the amaranth I picked up red quinoa and golden beets. The color combination worked beautifully.
The beet greens looked nice and fresh so I decided to use them with the bunch of kale I had hanging out in my fridge bin, waiting to be cooked.
I will tell you that there was about 15 minutes when I have 4 burners going at the same time for this dish – but the end result was tremendous.
Please don't let that dissuade you when you are reviewing the recipe. If you start off being very organized and spend just a few minutes to prep everything, the cooking goes very smoothly. I also ended up with a little extra of the amaranth-quinoa mix, which I can use with other vegetables.
My end result was a very delicious salad, that tasted better the next day once all the flavors got a chance to linger together. Click this link to see the recipe for Amaranth, Quinoa and Kale Salad.
The next time you spot this interesting grain amaranth, give it a try!
Buon Appetito!