(Redirected from Schmoe) Schmuck, or shmuck, in American English is a pejorative term meaning one who is stupid or foolish, or an obnoxious, contemptible or detestable person. The word came into the English language from Yiddish (×©××Ö¸×§, shmok), where it has similar pejorative meanings, but where its original and literal meaning is penis.
The Chenopod classification covers common weeds like pigweed (amaranth) and Russian Thistle, and common shrubs such as Fourwing Saltbrush and Greasewood. Worldwide there are over 1000 plants in the Chenopodiaceae family. Many of these cause can allergic reactions.
Chenopodium quinoa is a member of the goosefoot family. Although you often hear it referred to as a grain, this is actually incorrect. Quinoa, is actually not a whole grain, but a seed. Although it is used much like a grain, a more accurate term is a pseudo grain or pseudo cereal. Quinoa is closely related to leafy green plans like beets, chard and spinach. The leaves of quinoa can be eaten just like spinach. Since the seeds can be prepared just like many whole grains, most recipes treat it much like any other grain. The quinoa plant grows six feet high and has 3 to 9 foot magenta stalks.