In today’s news, two wells built in rural Somalia by Qatar Charity, United Kingdom protestors call for Cumbria Safari Zoo’s license to be canceled amid claims of animal-people neglect, Hungarian scientists succeed in growing mustard plants in soil resembling lunar conditions, Brazil safeguards forest of over 100 of Amazon’s tallest trees through new state park, tens of thousands of volunteers join clean-up efforts in Spanish towns after October 2024 catastrophic floods, New Zealand vegan beauty brand offers sustainable and cruelty-free skincare, and farmers in California, USA, provide temporary, vital habitats for migrating bird-people through innovative program.
I love creating delicious meals with root vegetables. Here is a neat tip on growing my favorite – rutabagas. Rutabagas are a Brassica family vegetable that are a great addition to growing in your garden. Although rutabagas often get confused by their more popular cousin, the turnip, they are larger and have softball-sized roots that are typically golden yellow to purple-brown in color. They are less spicy too, making rutabagas more suitable for children. This root is rich in calcium, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Rutabagas can be prepared in a number of ways including baked, roasted, sautéed, fried, boiled, and mashed. They give off a mild, sweet and earthy flavor that goes well with many other ingredients. The sweet flavor develops from sowing the seeds at the appropriate time: rutabagas require a lengthy growing season and taste best after they have matured during the coldest weeks of the season.
The joke of the day is coming our way, so we'd better get comfy. This one's called “Quality Assurance.”
When Adam came home in the early hours of the morning, Eve was a bit jealous and wondered what he had been up to. To reassure her, Adam said:
“In all of creation, there’s no one but you and me!”
Mollified, Eve was happy. Still, when he fell asleep, she very carefully counted his ribs.
And now we have a heartline from Mona in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
