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Genetically modified alfalfa
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Controlled by 2 companies: Monsanto and Forage Genetics Int’l
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Is engineered to be Round-Up Ready, a pesticide designed to (at least) kill everything green that doesn’t contain the right modified genes
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Can cross pollinate with other non-GM alfalfa plants; needs a 5 mile buffer zone between farms
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Is pollinated by bees that can fly 5 miles or more; many pollinating bees are transported by truck between farms
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Farmers with contaminated alfalfa are held liable for patent infringement if they did not buy the rights to use the product
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Is being marketed to commercial growers as “safe”
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The Witch’s Pantry
Rosemary Shortbread
1/4 – 1/3 cup sugar, depending on desired sweetness
1 -1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Mix the dry ingredients together
- Microwave the butter on low with the rosemary until the butter is melted
- Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until blended
- Place the dough in either an 8×8 baking pan, or a pie plate. Press the dough in with your fingers.
- Prick the dough with a fork
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cut into squares or wedges while still hot
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10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen
Save time and money by keeping a supply of these top ten items in your kitchen.
1. All-purpose flour
2. Dry or canned beans: Great Northern, baby lima, kidney, pinto, black
3. Canned beans: chili, cannelloni, garbanzo, refried (or make your own and freeze)
4. Rice: brown, jasmine, wild
5. Broth or stock: vegetable, beef, chicken
6. Pasta: spaghetti, penne, macaroni, fettuccini, egg noodles
7. Cans or jars of tomatoes: diced, sauce, salsa
8. Bread crumbs
9. Cans or jars of fruit: pineapple, mandarins, applesauce, peaches, pears; also packages of raisins
10. Canned or frozen vegetables: peas, corn, green beans, mushrooms.
via Recipes :: 10 Must-Stock Items for Your Kitchen :: Farmers’ Almanac.
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