Ricin Scare Prompts Hazmat Response
Posted: 04 Jun 2009 09:37 PM PDT
A Hazmat team responded this afternoon when police found what appeared to be ricin in an Everett Washington home at 1208 50th Street SW.
The situation started out as an alleged domestic violence assault. The 43-year-old victim was hospitalized, and an FBI spokesperson says after she got out, she discovered the hazardous materials and reported them to police.
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http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_060409WAB-ricin-everett-KS.4b44591f.html
Thought I’d search out some recipes for wheat berries, since I have seemed to stockpiled bucket upon bucket of the little beauties. I figured I should share the ones I’ve found that I think might be tasty!
Hearty Lentils and Berries
Warm your tummy and tickle your taste buds with this nutritious one-dish meal. Whether you add the browned meat or not, this nutritious dinner pot provides complete protein and is packed with many vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
1 1/2 c, green or brown lentils
4 c. vegetable or chicken broth
4 c. cold water
3 tbsp. olive oil
4 large carrots, sliced
1 large onion, diced
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries
8 cups of coarsely chopped Swiss chard, spinach, or kale
3 tablespoons lime juice
In a large stockpot combine lentils, broth, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25-30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat.
When the lentils are tender, stir cooked wheat berries and chard into the pot. Simmer until the greens have wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot mixture and lime juice.
Option: Add browned meat if desired; add with carrots and onions after browning.