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Comments (33)Thank you, Dr. Henry, for that paper on toxic GM-effects on goats. Corn & soybean & canola & cottonseed are genetically modified, the Republic Magazine stated that other grains are safe: "Other than corn, no GM grains are sold on the market. Look for 100-percent wheat pasta, couscous, rice, quinoa, oats, barley, sorghum, and dried beans (except soybeans). Most GM ingredients are products made from the “Big Four:” corn, soybeans, canola, and cottonseed. Sugar beets and 50% of Hawaii papaya are genetically modified." **** from Straw: That's why I buy sugar-cane products, rather than sugar made from beets. I fed my kid those Pepperidge Farm cookies (made from cottonseed oil) and she broke out in rashes and scratched herself bloody. I ate those cookies and had the worst hayfever: runny nose & sneezing. Went shopping yesterday: They had strawberries for $2.50 versus organic strawberries for $3.45. I sniffed both: the organic strawberries was more fragrant, versus the regular with a slight chemical scent. After sniffing both for several times, my nose was in pain (I stuck my nose too close). I realized that it's the pesticides sprayed on that inflamed my nose. My nose burned for hours afterwards Two years ago I tasted grape at the store, and had a tummy ache. Strawberries is known for the most pesticides I'm very sadden by UK’s Daily Mail report that an estimated 125,000 farmers in India have committed suicide because of crop failure and massive debt since planting GM seeds. Recent Center for Human Rights and Global Justice report: "Indian farmers bought genetically modified Bollgard Bt cotton seeds from the Gates Foundation-backed Monsanto corporation ... 85 percent of cotton grown in India being Monsanto-controlled Bt cotton by 2009. However, the seeds were expensive, and spiralling prices (coupled with planting restrictions from the multinationals selling the seeds) led farmers to hefty loans. Almost 300,000 cotton workers have committed suicide to date, some of them by drinking the same insecticides they were sold by multinationals." From Straw: Years ago I watched a documentary film "Seeds of deception" where Mexican agriculture scientists voiced concern with GM seeds corrupting the bio-diversity of local seeds, which are well-adapted to drought and adverse local conditions. Dr. Frank Lipman, from http://www.drfranklipman.com/basic-questions-on-gmos/ stated, "The major benefit of all commercial GMO’s is that they are bred to either tolerate direct application of herbicides and/or have the ability to produce their own pesticides. They have not been bred to increase yield, become drought tolerant, improve nutrition or to have any other benefit to the consumer. So at present they have no health benefit, their benefits are purely economic." *** From Straw: It's about power, money, and control. Politics and economic factors are factors, besides ill health. The vindictive dirt-throwing, defamation attacks against international scientists, and bullying tactics of big corporations made me more sick than the ill-effects of GM-foods. We are saved from our wheat being genetically-modified, thanks to the farmers voicing concerns that our wheat can't be exported, if genetically modified. More from Dr. Lipman: "In Europe, over 175 regions and over 4500 municipalities have declared themselves GM-free zones. And in 2009, Germany along with France, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Austria, Poland and Romania banned Monsanto’s MON 810 GM corn because of its documented dangers to biodiversity and human health. Additionally, states in Australia, regions in New Zealand and Brazil and the countries like Venezuela, Zambia, Sudan, Angola and others, all want to be GM-free.The balanced reporting of the press in Europe of the dangers of GMO’s made a significant contribution to the decision to reject GMO’s. Below link is a detailed list from Republic Magazine on which foods are GM-tainted: Here is a link that might be useful: List of GM foods vs. non-GM This post was edited by Strawberryhill on Sat, Mar 1, 14 at 15:06...See MoreHVAC for new const - somewhat special needs
Comments (6)Had a long talk with the builder's HVAC contractor. I plan to go with: - Carrier 58MVC080F114 furnace - Carrier 24ANA1036 a/c - most likely with N-coil, tin-plated fan coil - Honeywell HM509H8908 steam humidifier - Lennox Healthy Climate HEPA-40 air cleaner - Infinity thermostat But here's my question: I've asked him to price a two and a three-zone setup: 2 zones: - main level (it's a 1,900sf ranch with full basement), - basement 3 zones: - main level living/dining/kitchen - main level bedrooms, bathrooms - basement The prices I got (in addition to all equipment) are: - 2-zone: $3,888 - 3-zone: $4,714 I can't imagine I, or the system, will EVER live long enough to see an ROI for this $$, so my questions are: - Given that the builder has already told me he adds 18% to HIS vendor's prices ... any comment on these numbers?? - Given that it's new construction, upgraded insulation, tight house, UNfinished basement: - I assume that energy savings of changing settings for unused rooms will NEVER return a payback, unless energy costs REALLY soar; - can anybody give me any help in figuring out how I evaluate the value of zoning, for this house? In other words: do the numbers seem reasonable, and would any right-minded human being ever consider paying this much money to put two or three-zone zoning into their home?? We're not wealthy, but I firmly believe this will be the home my wife and I (no others) live in for decades ... and understand that much of the big-ticket items, in this scenario, have -- at best -- about an 18yr service life. I also tend to think that energy costs WILL continue to climb.... Incidentally, the HVAC contractor seemed to know an awful lot about how zoning affects static pressures, and how duct sizing may need to be modified for a proper install ... at least ... to my totally uneducated ears ;-) Many thanks ... again!...See MoreEasy Take-Along Dessert Wanted
Comments (15)Is this too much like your Lemon Brownies? They need to be cut in very small pieces because they are so rich! White Chocolate Brownies Brownies 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla Icing 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons half & half (more may be needed to achieve the correct consistency) 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brownies For the brownies, melt butter & white chocolate in microwave using 30 second intervals or in the top of double boiler. Remove from heat & pour into large bowl. Mix in eggs and slowly add sugar. Add flour and vanilla. Pour mixture into greased & floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake 30-35 minutes. Start watching after 20 minutes so that the brownies don't brown too much. May be necessary to turn down the temp, too. Allow to cool and spread with white chocolate icing. Icing For the icing, melt butter & white chocolate in microwave or double boiler. Remove from heat. Beat in the powdered sugar, half & half, and vanilla. Spread over cooled brownies. Tip: if you chill them in refrigerator, they are very easy to cut....See MoreBest desserts for parties that don't need to be refrigerated
Comments (32)Posting this that came in an email today. Personally I’d be much happier with a lemon bar, but I have family members who’d go for these these in a big way. https://inspiredbycharm.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-brownies/...See More
last yearlast modified: last yearWhat about baked apples or pears with a GF crumble stuffing (you could use GF granola), using vegan margarine? You could add plumped dried cranberries for a holiday twist. They could be made ready to bake and bake during the meal. There are really good dairy free frozen desserts available and Trader Joe's has a wonderful squirt canned whipped vegan topping that tastes exactly like whipped cream.
Here is one recipe: GF stuffed maple pecan baked pears
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