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I just helped a family that closed a purchase of a small

condominium in Laguna Niguel with a FHA loan in January

2014. They were struggling with expenses of a newborn.

We sat down and were able to save them $498 a month by

refinancing their loan to a conventional one with no

PMI payment. That's more than five thousand a year.

Let's talk about it. I won't recommend anything that

doesn't save you money. 

Or find a new home?
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those with income under the median or in
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C G Barbeau
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FREE Galardia Seeds.

For some reason they went crazy this year. I have thousands

of varigated, yellow and peach. No guarantee what color they

will be when you plant them. Call me and I will mail them

locally

 

If you know anyone who has an FHA loan I have a mortgage
product that they can refinance to and get rid of their Mortgage
Insurance Premium (PMI) thus saving hundreds a month.
Save money while the rates are low!

Kale going to seed next

Amaranth Recipe

Amaranth plant in my garden image

Amaranth grows in my yard about 15 feet tall. Orange County, California

Amaranthus is easy to grow.  I grew mine from seeds from a friend.

I don’t use fertilizer or any pesticides. 

It is a good companion plant for other vegetables. 

Colorful and edible and gluten free

Popped Amaranth this was made by daughter age 9

Día de Los Muertos treat made from popped Amaranth. 

Amaranth Day of Dead Treat


Popped Amaranth Honey Treat

Gluten Free Fun

Amaranth is gluten free
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
 Serves 4

Recipe Ingredients:
  2 cups popped amaranth,
  2 cups local honey,
  1/4 cup sugar,
  1/4 warm water,
  1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Instructions:
Pop the amaranth in a heavy pot with lid, no oil about 3 minutes
Microwave honey in water and sugar for 20 seconds, 
mix dry and wet ingredients with hands. 
Shape into little heads and place on waxed paper. 
Decorate with seeds, raisins, peanuts or M and M candies.

Prep time: 2 minutes of fun
Cook time: 5 minutes

Cuisine: Ancient, Mexican, Children, Holiday

Category: Dessert 
Author: Caroline Gerardo

Nutrition facts:
One average sized head is 100 calories
Amaranth is source of Lysine. 
It also contains primary proteins called albumin and globulins, which, in comparison with the prolamins in wheat, are more soluble and digestible.
 One cup of raw amaranth contains 15 milligrams of iron, 18 milligrams of fiber;  9 grams of protein.

High in manganese calcium magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Amaranth contains 6 to 10% oil, predominantly unsaturated, or around 77% unsaturated fatty acids, including linoleic acid, required for optimum nutrition. Not least in this list, amaranth is the only grain with documented vitamin C content.  

Amaranth is a gluten-free grain that's high in fiber, protein, and micronutrients. It's also a good source of: 

Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Folate, Antioxidants. 

One cup of cooked amaranth contains 

NUTRITION

• 251 calories
• 9.4g protein
• 3.9g fat
• 46g carbohydrates
• 5.2g fiber

Amaranth may have several health benefits, including: 

• Reduced inflammation
• Lower cholesterol levels
• Increased weight loss
• Better digestive functions
• Increased energy
• Reduced risk of broken bones

Amaranth is high in fiber, which can help with digestion. It can also help with bloating, constipation, and cramping

Chinelos Mexican Dancer her
purple plumes remind me of Amaranth

Other uses:

I use a few red leaves in salad for color, it’s stronger like arugula, an acquired taste.

An easy colorful side dish:

Saute one finely chopped garlic clove in average olive oil (don’t waste your Extra fancy virgins)

Toss in torn leaves but save the stems for your compost pile.

Add salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika.

Cook like spinach 2 minutes

Author: Caroline Gerardo

Studies show amaranth can reduce blood pressure and

is helpful in preventing heart disease

Amaranth towering above the garden

Another sample amaranth in Laguna Beach growing with tomatoes

tomatoes

Other fun in my garden

vegetable gardening fun

Chinelos mask with leopard elephant nose  Day of the Dead Mask

Thanks for reading!
October 31st

Succulents Orange County California

My son Carson Barbeau has a landscaping business.
He will replant your yard, draw design plans for free,
and take care of it. His specialty is succulents and
drought tolerant plants.  I will have him provide me
with the Latin name of each plant and label soon.
There is great variety in color, texture and size of this type of
gardening. My gardening is more cottage flowers, roses
and organic vegetables, but he has some take offs from
my theories. All his plants are organic and he never uses
pesticides. Succulent, natives and low water plants don't
require mowing - they need some weeding and flower
trimming after the flowers die back.