Saturday, July 31, 2010
Poking my head in
Just wanted to say hi we are off to see the nephews about two hours away ..I was asked to make a cake and cupcakes.I got ballons and all sorts of things I'm in hopes to post a picture or pictures later. We off to get in the shower.. Have a great weekend.. Take time to relax and read the good book.. Blessings sisterbrenda
Friday, July 30, 2010
My son runs a restaurant in DC he was pleased when President Obama walked in the back down my son was only two feet away I'm waiting to hear more..'This is what he sent to me..
President Obama and family came though the back of the restaurant today and finished in the Museum
I hope you all have a nice weekend and take that time to enjoy each or company..
Blessings sisterbrenda
President Obama and family came though the back of the restaurant today and finished in the Museum
I hope you all have a nice weekend and take that time to enjoy each or company..
Blessings sisterbrenda
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Well Another Hot Day
At nine o'clock this morning it was 90 and very humid..We have the AC running I'm in the living room moving things around and dusting going to watch Martha Stewart @ 10 this morning that will be my break I have pre-op @ 1:30 then my granddaughter needs a ride home from a friends house so I will pick her up and take her home its quite a ride but that's OK.. Would do anything for my grand kids.. Well time to get to work I will be posting later today on some vintage sewing patterns..
We like the slow pace in life take time to read the bible pray all good things come when u do..
Blessings sisterbrenda
We like the slow pace in life take time to read the bible pray all good things come when u do..
Blessings sisterbrenda
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Hi
Stopping in too say hi to my friends.. I've been sort of busy and sort of not.. Still not feeling all that well go for pre-op tomorrow.. Staying sort of busy here at the farm. Poor Ray has been picking up the slack for me like mowing cause that is what I do.. I've been doing some picking for the farm stand.. I wish we had more produce to meet the demand.. My prices are good
cukes .25 each
green peppers.50 each
onions .25 each
green beans or yellow 1.25 a pound
and I sell my jam tripe berry for 3.75 a jar and and I've made blackberry have only a few jars of strawberry left..
Well need to hit the hay.. have a good night hope too post again soon..
Take time out to enjoy the slow pace smell the flowers listen to the birds and remember to thank god and pray every day..
Sisterbrenda
cukes .25 each
green peppers.50 each
onions .25 each
green beans or yellow 1.25 a pound
and I sell my jam tripe berry for 3.75 a jar and and I've made blackberry have only a few jars of strawberry left..
Well need to hit the hay.. have a good night hope too post again soon..
Take time out to enjoy the slow pace smell the flowers listen to the birds and remember to thank god and pray every day..
Sisterbrenda
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Reusable Bags May be Hazardous to Your Health
I saw this on our local news and this really gives you something to think about.. I know I’ve grabbed my reusable bags for other things..
Have a good day..
By: Nicole Nichols : 6/30/2010 7:14:47 AM : 271 comments : 20,119 Views
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is just as much a part of me as living a healthy lifestyle is, and I often think that the two are very much related. While we may all feel differently about how our actions are affecting the planet, I think we can all agree that conserving resources and reducing waste are good steps for everyone. And many things that are good for the planet are great for your body, like walking or biking more, avoiding the harsh chemicals found foods or beauty products, or growing your own food.
One of the first changes many of us have made already was to purchase reusable grocery totes to limit single-use plastic and paper bags from the grocery store. Simple, easy, good for the planet—good all around, right? Well, a recent report found that these bags, while eco-friendly, might be bad for your health.
I love using my reusable bags. I even have bumper stickers on my car that say BYOB (bags, that is!), so I took note when I saw a news story linking reusable bags to public health risk.
Researchers from the University of Arizona and Loma Linda University tested the reusable grocery bags carried by shoppers in three major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tucson. They found E. coli in half the bags sampled, some at levels significant enough to cause health problems, even death. They also found that 97% of the shoppers interviewed had never washed or sanitized their totes, even though, according to co-author Charles Gerba, Ph.D., washing them would kill nearly all bacteria that accumulate in reusable bags.
I guess this doesn’t completely surprise me, but I admit that it’s something I’ve never really thought about before. While it’s definitely something to cause concern, I don’t think we need to swear off our use of these bags completely. In fact, researchers offered four tips in the article to reduce your risk of illness when using reusable bags.
1.Sanitize your bags after every use. While all bags are made of different materials, many are machine washable or could be disinfected with a sanitizing wipe, for example. I occasionally wash my own bags, but only the soft, cotton bags I own that easily go in and out of the washer. If you haven’t yet purchased reusable bags or plan to get more in the future, consider purchasing those that are easily washable.
2.Separate raw foods from other food products. This is to prevent cross contamination.
3.Do not use reusable food bags for other purposes. OK, I am totally guilty of this one. Not only do I use my bags for multiple purposes (carrying books to the library, toting my lunch to work, as a carryon at the airport), but I bring them when shopping anywhere I go, not just the grocery store. Going forward, I may just stick with my washable cotton bags for the grocery and the not-easy-to-wash bags for other purposes.
4.Do not leave reusable bags in your car. Researchers say that the high temperatures inside your car will only promote the growth of bacteria. Guilty here, too. I store my bags in the car most of the time so that I don’t forget to bring them back to the store.
Overall, I think this is a good reminder for all of us who tote these bags back and forth. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be adding my bags to the laundry this weekend!
Read more: http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=could_reusable_bags_be_hazardous_to_your_health#ixzz0uQDHXneb
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Have a good day..
By: Nicole Nichols : 6/30/2010 7:14:47 AM : 271 comments : 20,119 Views
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is just as much a part of me as living a healthy lifestyle is, and I often think that the two are very much related. While we may all feel differently about how our actions are affecting the planet, I think we can all agree that conserving resources and reducing waste are good steps for everyone. And many things that are good for the planet are great for your body, like walking or biking more, avoiding the harsh chemicals found foods or beauty products, or growing your own food.
One of the first changes many of us have made already was to purchase reusable grocery totes to limit single-use plastic and paper bags from the grocery store. Simple, easy, good for the planet—good all around, right? Well, a recent report found that these bags, while eco-friendly, might be bad for your health.
I love using my reusable bags. I even have bumper stickers on my car that say BYOB (bags, that is!), so I took note when I saw a news story linking reusable bags to public health risk.
Researchers from the University of Arizona and Loma Linda University tested the reusable grocery bags carried by shoppers in three major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tucson. They found E. coli in half the bags sampled, some at levels significant enough to cause health problems, even death. They also found that 97% of the shoppers interviewed had never washed or sanitized their totes, even though, according to co-author Charles Gerba, Ph.D., washing them would kill nearly all bacteria that accumulate in reusable bags.
I guess this doesn’t completely surprise me, but I admit that it’s something I’ve never really thought about before. While it’s definitely something to cause concern, I don’t think we need to swear off our use of these bags completely. In fact, researchers offered four tips in the article to reduce your risk of illness when using reusable bags.
1.Sanitize your bags after every use. While all bags are made of different materials, many are machine washable or could be disinfected with a sanitizing wipe, for example. I occasionally wash my own bags, but only the soft, cotton bags I own that easily go in and out of the washer. If you haven’t yet purchased reusable bags or plan to get more in the future, consider purchasing those that are easily washable.
2.Separate raw foods from other food products. This is to prevent cross contamination.
3.Do not use reusable food bags for other purposes. OK, I am totally guilty of this one. Not only do I use my bags for multiple purposes (carrying books to the library, toting my lunch to work, as a carryon at the airport), but I bring them when shopping anywhere I go, not just the grocery store. Going forward, I may just stick with my washable cotton bags for the grocery and the not-easy-to-wash bags for other purposes.
4.Do not leave reusable bags in your car. Researchers say that the high temperatures inside your car will only promote the growth of bacteria. Guilty here, too. I store my bags in the car most of the time so that I don’t forget to bring them back to the store.
Overall, I think this is a good reminder for all of us who tote these bags back and forth. I don’t know about you, but I’ll be adding my bags to the laundry this weekend!
Read more: http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=could_reusable_bags_be_hazardous_to_your_health#ixzz0uQDHXneb
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Capitol Report: Deputies, inspectors make early morning visit to raw milk supplier
I sure do miss the raw milk.When I go to PA to our Amish friends always so nice to have raw milk..
Early this morning as the Hershberger family was eating breakfast, officers with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and state inspectors paid a visit to the known raw-milk supplier’s property.
Erma Hershberger said several of her nine children were in the farm’s store, with the door locked, when officials attempted to serve her and her husband, Vernon, with a warrant to search the property.
The children did not open the door, Erma said by phone Thursday morning.
“This is pretty traumatic for our family,” Erma said. “We hope this will end soon … but I don’t think it will.”
Erma said her husband called the sheriff’s department and asked that the officers leave their property. Officers complied, with an inspector with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection then calling Vernon to request a visit for 10 a.m.
Officials showed up at 10 a.m., only to again be denied access to the farm’s “member’s only” store. Items in the store include meats and dairy products, including raw milk.
“They left the property and are now consulting with law enforcement officials on the next steps,” said Lee Sensenbrenner, a DATCP spokesperson.
Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill that would have allowed limited raw milk sales in May. Since then, numerous visits have been made to farms known to be selling raw milk.
In addition to selling raw milk, Hershberger is also operating a store without a retail food license and does not have a dairy license, two additional legal strikes against him in the state’s eyes.
Erma said supporters were at the farm, filming the state’s visit and remained on their property as a show of support.
For those who have not been following the raw milk debate, Hershberger was paid a visit June 2 by DATCP inspectors, who were coming to the farm because Hershberger failed to complete a routine questionnaire after choosing not to renew his Grade B dairy license in February.
A day after Hershberger was told to close up shop, he defied the state and opened his store for business. That same day, he created a herd-lease program for his cows.
Such programs allow people to lease farms animals, in this case cows, from the farmer. Hershberger says this gives the roughly 100 families who consider themselves part of the lease program “ownership” in the farm.
By law, only farm owners, their families and their employees can drink raw milk. The validity of that argument will be tested soon in Dane County Circuit Court under a separate, but similar, case set to begin Tuesday.
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt_and_politics/blog/article_4f5d084e-74ac-11df-9b16-001cc4c002e0.html
Early this morning as the Hershberger family was eating breakfast, officers with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Department and state inspectors paid a visit to the known raw-milk supplier’s property.
Erma Hershberger said several of her nine children were in the farm’s store, with the door locked, when officials attempted to serve her and her husband, Vernon, with a warrant to search the property.
The children did not open the door, Erma said by phone Thursday morning.
“This is pretty traumatic for our family,” Erma said. “We hope this will end soon … but I don’t think it will.”
Erma said her husband called the sheriff’s department and asked that the officers leave their property. Officers complied, with an inspector with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection then calling Vernon to request a visit for 10 a.m.
Officials showed up at 10 a.m., only to again be denied access to the farm’s “member’s only” store. Items in the store include meats and dairy products, including raw milk.
“They left the property and are now consulting with law enforcement officials on the next steps,” said Lee Sensenbrenner, a DATCP spokesperson.
Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill that would have allowed limited raw milk sales in May. Since then, numerous visits have been made to farms known to be selling raw milk.
In addition to selling raw milk, Hershberger is also operating a store without a retail food license and does not have a dairy license, two additional legal strikes against him in the state’s eyes.
Erma said supporters were at the farm, filming the state’s visit and remained on their property as a show of support.
For those who have not been following the raw milk debate, Hershberger was paid a visit June 2 by DATCP inspectors, who were coming to the farm because Hershberger failed to complete a routine questionnaire after choosing not to renew his Grade B dairy license in February.
A day after Hershberger was told to close up shop, he defied the state and opened his store for business. That same day, he created a herd-lease program for his cows.
Such programs allow people to lease farms animals, in this case cows, from the farmer. Hershberger says this gives the roughly 100 families who consider themselves part of the lease program “ownership” in the farm.
By law, only farm owners, their families and their employees can drink raw milk. The validity of that argument will be tested soon in Dane County Circuit Court under a separate, but similar, case set to begin Tuesday.
http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt_and_politics/blog/article_4f5d084e-74ac-11df-9b16-001cc4c002e0.html
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Garden
Well the garden is coming along nicely I should post a picture. I've been taking it easy for a couple of weeks now and Ray has been doing double duty . I thank the lord every day for having a great partner. In the garden we are picking..
zucchini
onions
tomatoes ( three different kinds)
cukes
green beans and yellow
green peppers
salsa peppers
I have been putting my product down at the farm stand..
The Japanese beetle have hit so I will be using dish detergent and water and start hand picking them off we don't like to use any chemicals..
Have a good day..
Take time to smell the flowers and open up the good book lots of good things to be thankful for..
Blessings sisterbrenda
zucchini
onions
tomatoes ( three different kinds)
cukes
green beans and yellow
green peppers
salsa peppers
I have been putting my product down at the farm stand..
The Japanese beetle have hit so I will be using dish detergent and water and start hand picking them off we don't like to use any chemicals..
Have a good day..
Take time to smell the flowers and open up the good book lots of good things to be thankful for..
Blessings sisterbrenda
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Hi
Just like to say hi too everybody been very busy. It has been hot and humid here for several days. Been busy picking things from the garden and putting at the stand.
Today Ray and I went to the parade it was really nice very long. I will be posting more in a few days..
Blessings sisterbrenda
Today Ray and I went to the parade it was really nice very long. I will be posting more in a few days..
Blessings sisterbrenda
Monday, July 12, 2010
Welcome
I would like to welcome you too my new blog.. I'm moving from the the homesteader.. Please get yourself comfortable and stay awhile.. Sisterbrenda
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