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Genetically modified alfalfa

• Controlled by 2 companies: Monsanto and Forage Genetics Int’l
• Is engineered to be Round-Up Ready, a pesticide designed to (at least) kill everything green that doesn’t contain the right modified genes
• Can cross pollinate with other non-GM alfalfa plants; needs a 5 mile buffer zone between farms
• Is pollinated by bees that can fly 5 miles or more; many pollinating bees are transported by truck between farms
• Farmers with contaminated alfalfa are held liable for patent infringement if they did not buy the rights to use the product
• Is being marketed to commercial growers as “safe”

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The True Food Net Work

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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)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix the dry ingredients together
3. Microwave the butter on low with the rosemary until the butter is melted
4. Pour the butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until blended
5. Place the dough in either an 8×8 baking pan, or a pie plate. Press the dough in with your fingers.
6. Prick the dough with a fork
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
8. Cut into squares or wedges while still hot

via The Witches’ Almanac..

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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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