food safety

Frankenfoods: they’re coming to get you. Aaargh!

53%: Percentage of polled Americans who say they won’t buy food that has ingredients from genetically engineered (GE) plants.
65%: Actual percentage of products on grocery store shelves that contain unlabeled GE ingredients (usually soy or corn derived).
90%: Portion of U.S. grown soybeans that are genetically engineered.
99%: Estimated likelihood that the U.S. … Continue reading »

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Yes, I can…can can

Okay, as long as no one dies from botulism, I’m really enjoying the canning process so far.  It’s very time consuming, but very addictive.  Today, I spent 6 hours (!) making and canning Old Fashion Pear Ginger Marmalade and Pear Butter Infused with Rosemary and Vanilla Bean.  I have 16 half-pint jars canned.  The marmalade … Continue reading »

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