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Golden Rapeseed & Hiatus
May 22, 2017
A thing to look forward in May is definitely rapeseed field! :) And it is the time!
I posted a blog post about rapeseed last two years, you can check it H E R E.
Somehow, I am still confuse the differences between canola and rapeseed. They are both plant-based cooking oils that are originated from the same breed with slightly different chemical properties. From what I read, canola is created from rapeseed after removing two undesirable components via genetic breeding.
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| The 'flower' of rapeseed. |
Interesting!
Last Thursday (11/5/2017), some of us decided to have a walk along the river. Studying can be tiring so much when we literally do revision all day long except walking to the toilet and daily prayers. Since the weather was nice that day, why not to have a photo shoot sessions with the rapeseed. Hehe.
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| Unfortunately, I am not photogenic so, you can't expect any model poses from me :p |
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| The girls :D |
Do you guys know what is the main product of rapeseed?
Yes, the oil.
I think, palm oil is very limited here (I can't see any palm plantation anyway), but rapeseed oil is one of the most famous one used by Czechs, other than sunflower oil.
Here I would like to share a video on how the rapeseed oil is made. Hmm actually, I can't find the one for rapeseed but since canola is quite similar to rapeseed, I guess the steps are almost the same :)
For those who don't want to watch the video hehe but want to know how it is produced, I compiled here the steps. Honestly, I never knew that we can get many other products from these plants other than oil. Thanks to the video, I learned some new information :)
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| Rapeseed and sunset |
Steps:
- The seeds are cleaned in vibrating sieves.
- At the same time, foreign materials like plant pieces are filtered out.
- These plant pieces can be further processed as animal feeds.
- The seeds are then passed through a magnet - to remove any metals.
- The seeds are passing through a roller mill - to crush into thin flakes.
- The thin flakes are then squeezed with high pressure to get the oil (40% of canola seeds are oil).
- The remaining of flakes are once again processed to get the oil.
- Flakes are then formed into animal feeds, again.
- Oil is then centrifuged (spin) to clean and remove any natural impurities. The natural impurities are sent to soap manufacturers (maybe to make soaps?).
- The oil is cooled to 5 degree Celsius to thicken the waxes. (Canola oil is originally clear, but it may contain natural waxes that make it looks cloudy).
- Waxes then can be filtered out and can be used to produce vegetable shortening.
- After the canola odor is removed, the oil is finally refined and ready for bottling.
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| 9 days left T_T palpitations. |
A thing I can reflect from the rapeseed is a lot of components of rapeseed can be useful for human and animals. That's a thing we need to do as a human being - to be beneficial to others. Physically, mentally, spiritually and with our knowledge :)
A reminder to myself, it is very encouraged to help people but please check our priorities. If we are in situation that will not allow us to help with that specific thing, don't. Learn to say no, politely.
Check our priorities. Lesson learned.
Take care of our own heart, if not us to take care of it, who else?
p/s - sorry, I am on hiatus. Will be back soon.
A reminder to myself, it is very encouraged to help people but please check our priorities. If we are in situation that will not allow us to help with that specific thing, don't. Learn to say no, politely.
Check our priorities. Lesson learned.
Take care of our own heart, if not us to take care of it, who else?
p/s - sorry, I am on hiatus. Will be back soon.
HK, Czech
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Most Beautiful Sights of Bohemian Switzerland, Czech
March 2, 2016
(removed / transfered from hanisnina.com)
Bohemian Switzerland was already on my list when I knew Narnia was filmed here, in Czech Republic. This is the second place after Adr?pach, famous for its Gothic Gate in Narnia :)
As a beautiful national park, it is also called as ?eské ?vycarsko Národní Park. It forms one of the three famous areas for Rock Towns - other than Adr?pach and Bohemian Paradise and all of them located in the north of Czech Republic.
Here are the most amazing sights of Bohemian Switzerland that I would like to share with you. :)
1. Prav?ická brána (Prav?ická Gate)
It is the most famous tourist attraction in Bohemian Switzerland. With the length of 26 meters and height of 16 meters, this makes Prav?ická brána as the largest sandstone rock arch in Europe. It becomes a special place for Czech people as a beautiful, natural monument of the country.
Have you realised the arch in one of the Chronicles of Narnia as I mentioned in the first sentence of the post? Aha, specifically in the first movie - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
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With a minimum thickness of the arch of 3 meters, the arch is no longer be climbed on - due to many visitors and risk of erosion and injury. So, the scene of where the kids walk on the arch was actually edited and with help of computer graphics, they acted in the studio and pasted them in.
With a fee of 75 kc for adults, and 35 kc for students, I think you can go and sit below the arch, enjoying the views with a cup of coffee or read a book. You can check the opening hours here.
2. Sandstone Along Gabriella's Path
As you keep walking from Prav?ická brána to Mezni Louka, you will reach the area of many rock formations. Unlike Adr?pach, if I'm not mistaken, the rocks do not have names but still, the stunning views can take your breath away.
If you really want to take a close view of the rocks as they are remarkable natural phenomenon of North Bohemia, you can try sandstone rock climbing lessons.
On my way there, I saw a signboard with picture of how the sandstone is theoretically formed. It is interesting to know as I never thought there was sea here!
Based on what I understand, this sandstone started the history of geology about 95 millions of years ago (1st picture). There was sea with lots of sea creatures. And the next 45 millions of years, the sea recessed (2nd picture) and then started to transform into rocks with trees on top of it also with beautiful gorges.
The 4th picture is how we can see Bohemian Switzerland today. In 10 millions of years, it is expected to be further regressed to a flat area. :(
3. Divoká soutěska (Wild Gorge)
4. Tichá soutěska (Edmund's (Quiet) Gorge)
These deep canyon of Kamenice River are partially accessible by boat - so, at the end of walking path from Mezni Louka, you need to take the boat to H?ensko or otherwise, you can return to Mezni Louka on foot to take the bus.
If you are from opposite route, you can also take a boat ride from H?ensko.
One of the gorges is named after an Austro-Hungarian Prince - Edmund Clary-Aldringen.
I must say that they are gorgeous gorges - must-walk-along places. The routes are really by the side of the water and there are few small waterfalls too :)
Interesting fact here is that, there is climate inversion that affect the flora here. The cold air here allows plants like two flowers violet and tree mosses to grow, otherwise can always be found on alpine areas. I'm not sure about the fauna, but it is said that invertebrate animal species that usually be seen in alpine areas, can also be seen here. :D
On top is the jetty for the boat. Aha, the boat rides are not free, but the price is reasonable. No worries. :)
So, will Bohemian Switzerland be the destination for your next trip?
:D
I will share about planning a day trip there in the next post.
Till then,
Assalamualaikum and bye.
I must say that they are gorgeous gorges - must-walk-along places. The routes are really by the side of the water and there are few small waterfalls too :)
Interesting fact here is that, there is climate inversion that affect the flora here. The cold air here allows plants like two flowers violet and tree mosses to grow, otherwise can always be found on alpine areas. I'm not sure about the fauna, but it is said that invertebrate animal species that usually be seen in alpine areas, can also be seen here. :D
On top is the jetty for the boat. Aha, the boat rides are not free, but the price is reasonable. No worries. :)
So, will Bohemian Switzerland be the destination for your next trip?
:D
I will share about planning a day trip there in the next post.
Till then,
Assalamualaikum and bye.
Hradec Kralove, Czech
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