A part of the Battle Creek city water system has been shut down for repairs, and customers in the affected area are advised to boil the water before using it for human consumption. That includes drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation.
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The Latin name for celery is rather long winded – ‘Apium graveolens’. Best to stay with celery. It is related to carrots, parsnips, parsley and anise.
Experts have varying options as to where celery originated from, some say in and around the Mediterranean, whilst others speculate that it might have come from such places as the British Isles, New Zealand, India, Algeria, China, Egypt or Sweden. It grows in wet regions where the soil is good.
Celery is a vegetable/herb and has been known by various names. ‘Celery’ has come from the French word ‘celeri,’ then celeri coming from the Greek version of the word.
Archaeologists have found celery in ancient Egyptian tombs, proof that it is indeed a plant with history.
It was in France during the 1600 when the benefits of celery began to spread for all to know, that indeed it was an edible plant grown and meant for eating. But, it took the Italians to get the message properly and so it came to pass, that they ate it as we now do today. You see, originally the plant was thought to be rather bitter and strong, eventually some one came up with the idea of blanching.
Of course like most things this led to different types of celery developing there is yellow celery and green celery. Personally, I have only seen the green, both in England and Spain
Celeriac is another form of celery which is turnip rooted celery, which was actually developed from wild spices. Celeriac is usually cooked in soups or stews.
It took a Scottish man name George Taylor to introduce celery to the American people in Kalamazoo Michigan and it was a tremendous hit. The biggest producers of celery in America today are found in California. Sold around the world in loose stalks and also pre-packed celery hearts. A vegetable packed full of vitamins and essential oils, it improves circulation, blood pressure, giving your immune system a boost so you are free from colds and flu.
If you are a juicer like me, celery is a must, because of its distinctive flavour.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Officials in Battle Creek say a portion of the city’s water system has been shut down for improvements or repairs.
Read more here: Boil water advisory in Battle Creek
