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This Sums It Up

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We are buried in snow here in PA, and guess what…we’ve got another storm coming!  Predictions forecast anywhere from 8-18 inches to be added to the 2 feet we currently have piled up in the midstate.

I’m ready to bundle in and watch the flakes fall.  I’ll likely work from home tomorrow in an effort to keep my fuel efficient, but-not-so-great-in-the-snow Civic from clogging up the snowy roads…let the plows do their thang.

LOST tonight….just sayin!!!

Breks this a.m.

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  • blend of cereals (Kashi, Nature’s Path, Cheerios)
  • unsweetened coconut
  • ground flax seed
  • tsp of raisins
  • skim milk
  • tsp of Maranatha
  • coffee

Looks like someone’s been puzzling….
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Over the weekend, Hubby roasted a local, organic, free range turkey.  We have SO much meat.  This birdie was a biggun and we are thanking him profusely for being so healthy and full of meat. 

Yesterday Lunch I made curry turkey salad with canola mayo, dried apple, sunflower seeds, over a bed of lettuce for lunch.  Terrif!

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Ethical Eating Spotlight – Those Pesky Chicken Commercials

Has anyone seen those commercials of late that advertise a certain major agri-business chicken products as completely natural and hormone free? 

Well guess what kids. 

ALL chicken is hormone free.  It’s mandated as such by the Food and Drug Administration.  So the fact that BIG Chicken agri-business is green-washing its chicken, kinda sickens me. 

And keep in mind that typical chicken feed includes up to FOUR antibiotics. 

A question.  Why would a healthy chicken need antibiotics?  What *exactly* is wrong with this notion?

And what about that “All Natural” label?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture only requires that meat labeled as “natural” should not contain any artificial flavor or flavoring, coloring ingredient, or chemical preservative . . . and the product and its ingredients should not be more than minimally processed.

It means nothing in terms of Ethical Eating, humane standards for livestock, or the food products included in their diet.  Just some items to keep in mind when reading your meat labels.

Over the weekend I had marvey eats!

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  • toasty whole grain bread
  • southwestern egg whites with peppers
  • melty cheese
  • banana
  • coffee
  • OJ

Eaten while reading the Sunday paper.

Then I cubed the rest of that whole grain bread loaf and made croutons!

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And popped a batch of these biddies in the oven.  I’m a total sucker for bready carbs.

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Sunday night we feasted on beer and appetizers while watching the Saints beat the Colts.  What a good SB!

Saturday Breks was PB + Banana Waffles!!!!

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With a side of Prez Obama.

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Lunch was a veggie burger, carrots, pita chips with a side of a gigantic snow storm blanketing our state.

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We had friends over Saturday night for a veggie lasagna dinner and a game of Pinochle.  It was fun!

Hillycaterpillarbean.  There’s a gal that knows how to snuggle in for a storm!

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Ciao,

Er

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21 Responses to “This Sums It Up”

  1. February 9th, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Susan says:

    This might sound weird, but I think your house looks super cozy!

    Gosh, I haven’t done a jigsaw puzzle in so long! So much fun….

  2. February 9th, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Cynthia (It All Changes) says:

    I used to fall for the chicken crap all the time. Now I only buy organic and local if I can. It makes such a difference in the taste too.

  3. February 9th, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    brandi says:

    i hate that they advertise chicken like that - it’s so tricky! like they’re doing a good thing.

    Hope you guys don’t get too much snow in the next few days! It looks like it might be another doozy.

  4. February 9th, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Lauren @ Eater not a runner says:

    All your eats look so good! Esp the turkey salad :-)

  5. February 9th, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Jillian says:

    We are buried too! 22 inches on Sat and another 18-24 inches on the way!!!!

  6. February 9th, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says:

    I’m right with you — 26 inches here and another 10-20 expected to hit tonight. Sigh.

  7. February 9th, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Jen says:

    are they bamboo floors that you have? we have bamboo floors are they are a PITA to keep clean!

  8. February 9th, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Kristen says:

    Your apartment has so much light! Love it.

    I am also loving the carbs all over your post. YUUUURM.

  9. February 9th, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    kay (eating machine) says:

    we’re not perfect on our food buying (single income home more or less + mortgage = only so much $ for food) but i do know my labels… and i’m always amazed at people who don’t. those who dont include my fiance. who i think gets a little sick of lectures at the grocery store.

    (but he does love that this means we can buy half a cow from a local farmer once we get a big freezer!)

  10. February 9th, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Katie says:

    ))))antibiotics in chicken((((

    Glad to hear you’re staying in today! I thought of you when I saw the national weather map.

  11. February 9th, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Lee says:

    That Jiffy mix always reminds me of my childhood. My mom always used to make it. I can even picture the pan she used.

    Stay warm!

  12. February 9th, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    brandi says:

    and I LOVE those placemats. super cute

  13. February 9th, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Jenny says:

    THanks for clarifying those terms about chicken. I really never did understand what it all meant, and now I know :)

  14. February 9th, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Mama Pea says:

    That “all natural” term has horrified me for a LONG time. What a joke.

    And you had me at “LOST tonight”!!!!!

  15. February 9th, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    Run Sarah says:

    Love the sleepy Hillary pics. Your breks all look amazing too, love the PB banana waffles!

  16. February 9th, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Lauren says:

    Its Snowing!!!

    Enjoy your snow day tomorrow! Wish we lived closer so we could play in the snow together. ;)

    Sounds like a fantastic weekend and with definitely marvelous eats! :)

  17. February 10th, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Holly says:

    i had no idea the FDA mandated all chicken was hormone-free. not that i necessarily trust them or anything, but interesting nonetheless.

    i need curried turkey salad in my life. like now.

    gah, i missed LOST last night. you bet your bottom dollar i am crawling in bed and watching that tonight!

    have a great day me lady!

  18. February 11th, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says:

    awesome food styling: placemat + blue flower plate + yellow banana + orange oj = beautiful!

    - Hillary [don't miss my giveaway!]

  19. February 11th, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Marianne says:

    I want your snow. And that curry turkey salad. And Hillary.

  20. February 11th, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Christina says:

    Ugh, I’m sick of the snow too!

    Cool puzzle! You should glue it and frame/hang it when you’re done. I used to do that all the time when I was younger. Although, I already love how your house is decorated (as seen from the Obama tv pic)!

  21. February 19th, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Wade says:

    Puzzles rock.

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