Rhizome. Fresh turmeric leaves are used in some regions of Indonesia as a flavouring, e.âg. , in Western Sumatra. The rhizome consists of two distict types of tubers: The primary tuber has a round shape and a striped appearence due to the presence of old scale leaves; it is the base for the growth of shoots.efore harvest time, the leaves wither. Western cuisine does not use turmeric directly, but it forms part of several spice mixtures (see above about curry powder) and sauces; it is also used to impart a bright yellow colour to mustard paste (see white mustard seed).
American Pie (song) American Pie is a song by American folk rock singer and songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released on the American Pie album in 1971, the single was a number-one US hit for four weeks in 1972. In the UK, the single reached No. 2 on its original 1972 release and a reissue in 1991 reached No. 12.
Originally recorded by McDonald's rock group The Doobie Brothers for their seventh studio album, Livin' on the Fault Line (1977), the song was made famous by Simon herself when she recorded it for her seventh studio album, Boys in the Trees (1978). It was recorded in Finnish by Finnish singer Maarit for her 1978 album Siivet saan, retitled Yhteen kuulutaan. 2  Los Hooligans, a traditional ska band from Fresno, California, covered the song on their Mafioso Ska CD released in 2006 with lead vocals sung by Randy Young.