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When you move into a new home you’re probably wondering what has happened to your carpet and feel it needs to be cleaned. This is one of the smartest ideas anyone can have when they move into a new home. Even if it was done by the previous owners after they moved everything there is still the chance of the carpet being dirty.

Carpets hold all the dirty little secrets of everything that’s occurred in a home, whether it’s been dirt tracked through or soda pop spilt its still there after the carpet has been vacuumed on many occasions.

There are many carpet cleaning companies available, but not everyone can afford to have someone come and clean the carpets. Finding a carpet cleaner yourself may not be as complicated as you think. Many stores have rental services available where you can rent a carpet cleaner for a day or how ever many that you need it. All you will need to do is purchase their cleaning products, pay the rental fees and you’ll be on your way to cleaning your carpets.

If you do end up purchasing carpet cleaning services you may see better results then doing it on your own as the equipment they use is heavy duty, unlike the rental carpet cleaner you may get in a store. With carpet cleaning services it would be wise to do it the day before you move into your home so there is nothing in the way. This allows the cleaners to get everything from corner to corner. Just ensure if you do this people take off their shoes when they come in to keep your carpets in tip top shape.

There are many different types of fabrics used to clean carpets, and many more that are stain resistant. Many are confused by what it means when carpets are stain resistant, but here’s a fact you may want to know. If you spill something onto a stain resistant carpet and clean it off, that area is no longer stain resistant as when cleaning it removes the stain resistant chemicals that were utilized.

Every carpet is different and every carpet can be more complicated then the previous to clean. By hiring a cleaning service for carpets you can save yourself the stress of having to fuss cleaning the carpets for hours on end. When cleaning carpets they tend to become a bit moist so don’t put anything on them until they are completely dry or you could find yourself holding the water in that spot which would eventually grow mould underneath your carpet, which is a large repair fee if that occurs.

Take the time to clean your carpets on a regular basis after you’ve moved into your home. A regular vacuum can do wonders, but by having your carpets cleaned regularly you will keep your carpets in excellent shape. With the proper cleaning products and equipment you can keep your carpets brand new for many years to come.

Kathy Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/cleaning-your-carpets-to-perfection-752107.html

When you move into a new home you’re probably wondering what has happened to your carpet and feel it needs to be cleaned. This is one of the smartest ideas anyone can have when they move into a new home. Even if it was done by the previous owners after they moved everything there is still the chance of the carpet being dirty.

Carpets hold all the dirty little secrets of everything that’s occurred in a home, whether it’s been dirt tracked through or soda pop spilt its still there after the carpet has been vacuumed on many occasions.

There are many carpet cleaning companies available, but not everyone can afford to have someone come and clean the carpets. Finding a carpet cleaner yourself may not be as complicated as you think. Many stores have rental services available where you can rent a carpet cleaner for a day or how ever many that you need it. All you will need to do is purchase their cleaning products, pay the rental fees and you’ll be on your way to cleaning your carpets.

If you do end up purchasing carpet cleaning services you may see better results then doing it on your own as the equipment they use is heavy duty, unlike the rental carpet cleaner you may get in a store. With carpet cleaning services it would be wise to do it the day before you move into your home so there is nothing in the way. This allows the cleaners to get everything from corner to corner. Just ensure if you do this people take off their shoes when they come in to keep your carpets in tip top shape.

There are many different types of fabrics used to clean carpets, and many more that are stain resistant. Many are confused by what it means when carpets are stain resistant, but here’s a fact you may want to know. If you spill something onto a stain resistant carpet and clean it off, that area is no longer stain resistant as when cleaning it removes the stain resistant chemicals that were utilized.

Every carpet is different and every carpet can be more complicated then the previous to clean. By hiring a cleaning service for carpets you can save yourself the stress of having to fuss cleaning the carpets for hours on end. When cleaning carpets they tend to become a bit moist so don’t put anything on them until they are completely dry or you could find yourself holding the water in that spot which would eventually grow mould underneath your carpet, which is a large repair fee if that occurs.

Take the time to clean your carpets on a regular basis after you’ve moved into your home. A regular vacuum can do wonders, but by having your carpets cleaned regularly you will keep your carpets in excellent shape. With the proper cleaning products and equipment you can keep your carpets brand new for many years to come.

Kathy Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/cleaning-your-carpets-to-perfection-752107.html

Iconix Brand Group is a brand management company that licenses brands to retailers and manufacturers primarily in the apparel, footwear, and apparel accessory industries. The group holds some of the most popular brands of clothing lines today, such as Candie’s, Bongo, Badgley Mischka, Danskin, Joe Boxer, London Fog, Mossimo, Ocean Pacific, Rampage, Starter, Rocawear, and Mudd.

One of Iconix’s latest addition to its collection of in-demand brands is the simple Mudd jeans. What made Mudd unique from other brands that Iconix holds is that the brand offers some of the cheapest clothing lines around. But that doesnt mean its unfashionable, because Iconix holds this brand in such high regard.

Mudd Jeans is a brand of jeans that markets to young girls, teenagers, and women. Many loved Mudd jeans not only because of its trend setting styles and fashionable collection of clothing lines, but also because of its cost. For $40 US dollars, anyone can avail on what Mudd can provide its devotees.

Like any normal jeans brand they come in white Khaki, black, and blue. They also have a wide variety of products other than jeans including purses, and shoes.

The Mudd brand became popular in 1995 when they introduced their affordable flare-leg jean which was a popular style at the time. This hip-hugger style first became popular in the 1960’s and came back again in the 1980’s. They got their name because they literally hug the hip. Instead of sitting on your waist, they rest on your hips. Today, the brand has expanded to include shoes, intimates, eyewear, bags, hats, and jewelry as well as a wide array of clothing products.

Because of the popularity and huge demands for the Mudd jeans, it quickly got the attention of Iconix. And in 2006 Mudd was bought by Iconix Brand Group who owns various fashion and home brands. Under new ownership Mudd has continued to expand their brand and has introduced “Mudd Girls Move the World” which features real girls and their stories about helping out in their community.

Mudd products can be found in the United States at Kohls, JC Penney, Sears, Shoe Dept., Mervyns, Famous Footwear, Bealls, Bon Ton, Carson Pirie Scott, and Stage. Mudd is also available in Panama and Mexico.

jefferson john babasa
http://www.articlesbase.com/clothing-articles/mudd-jeans-and-iconix-group-745158.html

Iconix Brand Group is a brand management company that licenses brands to retailers and manufacturers primarily in the apparel, footwear, and apparel accessory industries. The group holds some of the most popular brands of clothing lines today, such as Candie’s, Bongo, Badgley Mischka, Danskin, Joe Boxer, London Fog, Mossimo, Ocean Pacific, Rampage, Starter, Rocawear, and Mudd.

One of Iconix’s latest addition to its collection of in-demand brands is the simple Mudd jeans. What made Mudd unique from other brands that Iconix holds is that the brand offers some of the cheapest clothing lines around. But that doesnt mean its unfashionable, because Iconix holds this brand in such high regard.

Mudd Jeans is a brand of jeans that markets to young girls, teenagers, and women. Many loved Mudd jeans not only because of its trend setting styles and fashionable collection of clothing lines, but also because of its cost. For $40 US dollars, anyone can avail on what Mudd can provide its devotees.

Like any normal jeans brand they come in white Khaki, black, and blue. They also have a wide variety of products other than jeans including purses, and shoes.

The Mudd brand became popular in 1995 when they introduced their affordable flare-leg jean which was a popular style at the time. This hip-hugger style first became popular in the 1960’s and came back again in the 1980’s. They got their name because they literally hug the hip. Instead of sitting on your waist, they rest on your hips. Today, the brand has expanded to include shoes, intimates, eyewear, bags, hats, and jewelry as well as a wide array of clothing products.

Because of the popularity and huge demands for the Mudd jeans, it quickly got the attention of Iconix. And in 2006 Mudd was bought by Iconix Brand Group who owns various fashion and home brands. Under new ownership Mudd has continued to expand their brand and has introduced “Mudd Girls Move the World” which features real girls and their stories about helping out in their community.

Mudd products can be found in the United States at Kohls, JC Penney, Sears, Shoe Dept., Mervyns, Famous Footwear, Bealls, Bon Ton, Carson Pirie Scott, and Stage. Mudd is also available in Panama and Mexico.

jefferson john babasa
http://www.articlesbase.com/clothing-articles/mudd-jeans-and-iconix-group-745158.html

I looked around at payless, walmart, and DSW. I’ve heard people say its in those stores but i looked and i guess it ran out or something. I think its called airwalk right or is the company name? where do you get them, the brown shoes/slippers? I’ve seen everyone at my school wearing them. Why is it so popular?

i think this is what your looking for:

http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?productId=54444&catId=cat10376&lotId=065351&selectedSegment=Adult

they’re so comfortable, i own the brown & tan ones. The only problem i have with them is the bottom kinda sands down but they’re still darn comfortable. Hope i helped(:

I looked around at payless, walmart, and DSW. I’ve heard people say its in those stores but i looked and i guess it ran out or something. I think its called airwalk right or is the company name? where do you get them, the brown shoes/slippers? I’ve seen everyone at my school wearing them. Why is it so popular?

i think this is what your looking for:

http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?productId=54444&catId=cat10376&lotId=065351&selectedSegment=Adult

they’re so comfortable, i own the brown & tan ones. The only problem i have with them is the bottom kinda sands down but they’re still darn comfortable. Hope i helped(:

I have seen so many good ads on youtube over the years which promotes patriotism, love & respect for a country, its defence forces but its soo sad to notice that they rarely cross over to TV channels.
All I see on channels is ads for soda, clothes,shoes etc etc…
Its not gonna make a big difference but its never too late to start promoting Patriotism in younger generations. With the reach of channels to such a wide audience, even few extra minutes of airtime for such lovely ads could do wonders.

Unfortunately it’s all about money.
The people who promote soda, stuff etc, are expecting people to buy more $ than it costs for the add, so they are just trying to make money.
Who’s going to pay for the patriotism adds? We’d like to think the government would, but they’re about money too….they can’t make money from the adds.

I have seen so many good ads on youtube over the years which promotes patriotism, love & respect for a country, its defence forces but its soo sad to notice that they rarely cross over to TV channels.
All I see on channels is ads for soda, clothes,shoes etc etc…
Its not gonna make a big difference but its never too late to start promoting Patriotism in younger generations. With the reach of channels to such a wide audience, even few extra minutes of airtime for such lovely ads could do wonders.

Unfortunately it’s all about money.
The people who promote soda, stuff etc, are expecting people to buy more $ than it costs for the add, so they are just trying to make money.
Who’s going to pay for the patriotism adds? We’d like to think the government would, but they’re about money too….they can’t make money from the adds.

Grandma Hystad Recipes, Bar Mixes, Food information

CONTENTS

CRUNCHY CARROT SALAD

SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLE

BAKED WINTER SQUASH

PIZZA POTATOES

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

LIGHTSIDE

CLEANING TIPS

FOOD INFORMATION

BAR MIXES

DRINKS

Crunchy Carrot Salad
Low in sodium, this salad will more than meet your daily vitamin A requirement.

1 1/2 cups fresh, grated carrots
1 unpeeled red apple, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salad greens

Combine carrots, apple, raisins, and almonds in a salad bowl. Blend together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and add to carrot mixture. Serve on salad greens. Serves 3.

Squash Apple Casserole
This dish is high in vitamin A, a good source of vitamin C, cholesterol free, and almost sodium-free.

2 1/2 cups fresh winter squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups cooking apples, pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Alternate layers of squash and apples in an 8″x 8″ pan, ending with apples on top layer. Sprinkle spices over top layer. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree F oven for approximately 45-60 minutes until squash is tender. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes to remove any excess liquid that might have accumulated. Cool slightly before serving. Serves 4.

Baked Winter Squash

1 large acorn or butternut squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Margarine or Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with the margarine or cooking spray.

Slice the squash into rounds 1/4 inch thick. Remove seeds on each slice and arrange squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake the slices for 8 minutes, turn, and drizzle lightly with maple syrup and cinnamon. Bake for 8 minutes longer; remove from the oven and let cool. Serves 4.

Pizza Potatoes

1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, chopped fine
1 small tomato, sliced
2 baked potatoes
1/2 tablespoon margarine
1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup cheese, shredded

Cook broccoli, onions, and carrots in a small amount of water until tender and set aside. In a saucepan, melt margarine and stir in flour. Add milk slowly while stirring. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add vegetables to cheese sauce and stir. Split open potatoes. Pour equal amounts of vegetable cheese mixture over each potato. Top with sliced tomatoes.

Serves 2.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

2 cups floor

½ cup white sugar

3 ½ teaspoons baking power

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

¼ cup oil

1 cup chocolate chips

Bake at   Bake @400 F   18-20 minutes

GRANDMA’S WHIPPED SHORT BREAD COOKIES

1 POUND………(500 G)……………..BUTTER OR MARSRINE

3 CUPS………..(750 ML)……………FLOUR

1 CUP ……………(250 ML)…………..ICING SUGAR

Beat with mixer until creamy.  Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 350 F, (175 C) until slightly brown.

YIELD: approximately 5 dozen cookies

TIME:  1 hour (includes cooking and cleaning time)

LIGHTSIDE

Dinner Blessings

The housewife invited 2 couple and their children for dinner one night. As they get ready to eat, the housewife asks her son, “Would you like to say blessings”?

“I don’t know what to say”, the boy replies. “Just say what you hear what your mother says”, replied the mother.

The boy bowed his head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite two 2 couples and their kids for dinner”?

CARPET CLEANER

If you have a cat, get rid of fleas in your carpet and keep carpet, rugs, fresh smelling.

½ cup baking soda

½ cup of cornstarch

½ teaspoon of Rosemary or Penny Royal citronella oil.

Before going to bed mix baking soda, cornstarch, and oil together. Spread evenly across carpet and scrub it into fibers with a stiff brush or broom.  Leave over night; vacuum it up in the morning.

NO CATS; Just want to clean carpet substitute any fragrant oil.

CLEANING TIPS

Window Washer

For crystal clear window washer, Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch in a bucket of water, and wipe the solution onto the glass with paper towels.  Rinse with clean water. Great for car or house windows.

BABY WIPES

Since heading the market in the 80’s, these moistened disposable baby wipes proved to be great in and outside the home.  From cleaning your hands after changing oil or a tire, clean tools, rub marks off your walls, many, many uses including shining your shoes, wipe with baby wipe and buff with a soft, dry cloth.

To freshen up a smelly drain, just pour a cup of Baking Soda into it, and flush with hot water.

Blocked Drains?

Instead of using caustic products (be green and save money) for clearing blocked drains, throw a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a few jugs of water.

FOOD INFORMATION

USE FOOD THERMOMETER

Don’t rely on looks alone. Bacteria can spread during ground meat.  Always use a food thermometer and cook at 160 degrees Fahrenheit when cooking your hamburgers.

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak

Clearly, what began as an investigation of bulk peanut butter shipped to nursing homes and institutional cafeterias is now much broader.

It includes not just peanut butter, but baked goods and other products containing peanuts that are sold directly to consumers. Health officials say as many as one-third of those who got sick did not recall eating peanut butter.

“The focus is on peanut butter and a wide array of products that might have peanut butter in them,” said Dr. Robert Tauxe, director of the food borne illness division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We urge consumers to postpone eating any products that may contain peanut butter until additional information becomes available,” Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety said in a teleconference with reporters.

More than 125 products have been recalled in an investigation into a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter used in processed foods and in institutions, with dog biscuits and granola bars among the latest on a list that is growing.

The outbreak of salmonella illness, which began in late summer and is ongoing, has been linked to eight deaths, including two in Virginia. In all, about 500 people in 43 states and Canada have become ill. About 22 percent were hospitalized, and about half of those affected are children.

Health officials said they would work with companies supplied by Peanut Corporation of America to continually update a recall list that is available on the FDA’s Web site. The Web site details a long list of popular products that are affected, including candies, cookies, snack bars and snack mixes

Search For Peanut Butter Product Recalls

Information current as of 12 PM January 21, 2009

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall yesterday of nine varieties of snack bars amid fears they may be contaminated with tainted peanut butter or peanut paste.

The affected products include snack bars from popular brands Clif, Larabar, Nature’s Path Organic and Hebert’s Fully Loaded.

Canadian officials warn more products may be pulled off shelves as they continue their investigation and identify other companies that may have used the contaminated spreads.

“With the size of this recall, in terms of volume of peanut butter, we may certainly expect more recalls in this country,” said Garfield Balsom, food safety and recall specialist at the CFIA. “We will certainly be notifying the consumers.”

 Eight deaths are linked to the outbreak. However, CDC spokesman David Daigle, said salmonella outbreaks usually affect old people more than the young.

Salmonella causes diarrheic, vomiting and fever. While it usually clears up without treatment, it can kill the old, very young and patients with other serious illnesses.

NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
ORGEAT FIZZ
1 ½ ounces orgeat syrup
½ ounce limejuice
Club Soda
Shake orgeat and lime juice with ice cubes. Strain into fizz
Glass.  Add ice cubes. Add soda to glass. Serve with straws.

BAR MIXES

SHANGHAI COCKTAIL

¼ juice of lemon

1-teaspoon anisette

1 ½ ounce Jamaica rum

½ teaspoon grenadine

Shake with ice cubes. Strain into cocktail glass.

MARTINI (sweet)

1-ounce gin

½ ounce Italian vermouth

1dash orange bitters

Stir with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass

NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
ORGEAT FIZZ
1 ½ ounces orgeat syrup
½ ounce limejuice
Club Soda
Shake orgeat and lime juice with ice cubes. Strain into fizz
Glass.  Add ice cubes. Add soda to glass. Serve with straws.

ICED COFFEE

There are just as many ways of making coffee, as there are different brands. Here are some general rules.

For good results measure water and coffee.

2 tablespoons coffee to each 1 cup

Make coffee just before serving

Make coffee double strength and pour the hot coffee over ice in a tall glass.  As the ice melts, it will dilute the coffee. Top the glass with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Bruce Chambers
http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/grandma-hystad-recipes-bar-mixes-food-information-750651.html

Grandma Hystad Recipes, Bar Mixes, Food information

CONTENTS

CRUNCHY CARROT SALAD

SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLE

BAKED WINTER SQUASH

PIZZA POTATOES

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

LIGHTSIDE

CLEANING TIPS

FOOD INFORMATION

BAR MIXES

DRINKS

Crunchy Carrot Salad
Low in sodium, this salad will more than meet your daily vitamin A requirement.

1 1/2 cups fresh, grated carrots
1 unpeeled red apple, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salad greens

Combine carrots, apple, raisins, and almonds in a salad bowl. Blend together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and add to carrot mixture. Serve on salad greens. Serves 3.

Squash Apple Casserole
This dish is high in vitamin A, a good source of vitamin C, cholesterol free, and almost sodium-free.

2 1/2 cups fresh winter squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups cooking apples, pared and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Alternate layers of squash and apples in an 8″x 8″ pan, ending with apples on top layer. Sprinkle spices over top layer. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake in 350 degree F oven for approximately 45-60 minutes until squash is tender. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes to remove any excess liquid that might have accumulated. Cool slightly before serving. Serves 4.

Baked Winter Squash

1 large acorn or butternut squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Margarine or Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with the margarine or cooking spray.

Slice the squash into rounds 1/4 inch thick. Remove seeds on each slice and arrange squash in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake the slices for 8 minutes, turn, and drizzle lightly with maple syrup and cinnamon. Bake for 8 minutes longer; remove from the oven and let cool. Serves 4.

Pizza Potatoes

1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, chopped fine
1 small tomato, sliced
2 baked potatoes
1/2 tablespoon margarine
1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup cheese, shredded

Cook broccoli, onions, and carrots in a small amount of water until tender and set aside. In a saucepan, melt margarine and stir in flour. Add milk slowly while stirring. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add vegetables to cheese sauce and stir. Split open potatoes. Pour equal amounts of vegetable cheese mixture over each potato. Top with sliced tomatoes.

Serves 2.

CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

2 cups floor

½ cup white sugar

3 ½ teaspoons baking power

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

1 cup milk

¼ cup oil

1 cup chocolate chips

Bake at   Bake @400 F   18-20 minutes

GRANDMA’S WHIPPED SHORT BREAD COOKIES

1 POUND………(500 G)……………..BUTTER OR MARSRINE

3 CUPS………..(750 ML)……………FLOUR

1 CUP ……………(250 ML)…………..ICING SUGAR

Beat with mixer until creamy.  Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 350 F, (175 C) until slightly brown.

YIELD: approximately 5 dozen cookies

TIME:  1 hour (includes cooking and cleaning time)

LIGHTSIDE

Dinner Blessings

The housewife invited 2 couple and their children for dinner one night. As they get ready to eat, the housewife asks her son, “Would you like to say blessings”?

“I don’t know what to say”, the boy replies. “Just say what you hear what your mother says”, replied the mother.

The boy bowed his head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite two 2 couples and their kids for dinner”?

CARPET CLEANER

If you have a cat, get rid of fleas in your carpet and keep carpet, rugs, fresh smelling.

½ cup baking soda

½ cup of cornstarch

½ teaspoon of Rosemary or Penny Royal citronella oil.

Before going to bed mix baking soda, cornstarch, and oil together. Spread evenly across carpet and scrub it into fibers with a stiff brush or broom.  Leave over night; vacuum it up in the morning.

NO CATS; Just want to clean carpet substitute any fragrant oil.

CLEANING TIPS

Window Washer

For crystal clear window washer, Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch in a bucket of water, and wipe the solution onto the glass with paper towels.  Rinse with clean water. Great for car or house windows.

BABY WIPES

Since heading the market in the 80’s, these moistened disposable baby wipes proved to be great in and outside the home.  From cleaning your hands after changing oil or a tire, clean tools, rub marks off your walls, many, many uses including shining your shoes, wipe with baby wipe and buff with a soft, dry cloth.

To freshen up a smelly drain, just pour a cup of Baking Soda into it, and flush with hot water.

Blocked Drains?

Instead of using caustic products (be green and save money) for clearing blocked drains, throw a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a few jugs of water.

FOOD INFORMATION

USE FOOD THERMOMETER

Don’t rely on looks alone. Bacteria can spread during ground meat.  Always use a food thermometer and cook at 160 degrees Fahrenheit when cooking your hamburgers.

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak

Clearly, what began as an investigation of bulk peanut butter shipped to nursing homes and institutional cafeterias is now much broader.

It includes not just peanut butter, but baked goods and other products containing peanuts that are sold directly to consumers. Health officials say as many as one-third of those who got sick did not recall eating peanut butter.

“The focus is on peanut butter and a wide array of products that might have peanut butter in them,” said Dr. Robert Tauxe, director of the food borne illness division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We urge consumers to postpone eating any products that may contain peanut butter until additional information becomes available,” Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety said in a teleconference with reporters.

More than 125 products have been recalled in an investigation into a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter used in processed foods and in institutions, with dog biscuits and granola bars among the latest on a list that is growing.

The outbreak of salmonella illness, which began in late summer and is ongoing, has been linked to eight deaths, including two in Virginia. In all, about 500 people in 43 states and Canada have become ill. About 22 percent were hospitalized, and about half of those affected are children.

Health officials said they would work with companies supplied by Peanut Corporation of America to continually update a recall list that is available on the FDA’s Web site. The Web site details a long list of popular products that are affected, including candies, cookies, snack bars and snack mixes

Search For Peanut Butter Product Recalls

Information current as of 12 PM January 21, 2009

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a recall yesterday of nine varieties of snack bars amid fears they may be contaminated with tainted peanut butter or peanut paste.

The affected products include snack bars from popular brands Clif, Larabar, Nature’s Path Organic and Hebert’s Fully Loaded.

Canadian officials warn more products may be pulled off shelves as they continue their investigation and identify other companies that may have used the contaminated spreads.

“With the size of this recall, in terms of volume of peanut butter, we may certainly expect more recalls in this country,” said Garfield Balsom, food safety and recall specialist at the CFIA. “We will certainly be notifying the consumers.”

 Eight deaths are linked to the outbreak. However, CDC spokesman David Daigle, said salmonella outbreaks usually affect old people more than the young.

Salmonella causes diarrheic, vomiting and fever. While it usually clears up without treatment, it can kill the old, very young and patients with other serious illnesses.

NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
ORGEAT FIZZ
1 ½ ounces orgeat syrup
½ ounce limejuice
Club Soda
Shake orgeat and lime juice with ice cubes. Strain into fizz
Glass.  Add ice cubes. Add soda to glass. Serve with straws.

BAR MIXES

SHANGHAI COCKTAIL

¼ juice of lemon

1-teaspoon anisette

1 ½ ounce Jamaica rum

½ teaspoon grenadine

Shake with ice cubes. Strain into cocktail glass.

MARTINI (sweet)

1-ounce gin

½ ounce Italian vermouth

1dash orange bitters

Stir with ice cubes. Strain into chilled cocktail glass

NON- ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
ORGEAT FIZZ
1 ½ ounces orgeat syrup
½ ounce limejuice
Club Soda
Shake orgeat and lime juice with ice cubes. Strain into fizz
Glass.  Add ice cubes. Add soda to glass. Serve with straws.

ICED COFFEE

There are just as many ways of making coffee, as there are different brands. Here are some general rules.

For good results measure water and coffee.

2 tablespoons coffee to each 1 cup

Make coffee just before serving

Make coffee double strength and pour the hot coffee over ice in a tall glass.  As the ice melts, it will dilute the coffee. Top the glass with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Bruce Chambers
http://www.articlesbase.com/food-and-beverage-articles/grandma-hystad-recipes-bar-mixes-food-information-750651.html