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Charleston Breakfast Casserole

12 slices bacon
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups croutons
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1 3/4 cups milk
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese. Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well-combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes
before serving.

Chicken and White Bean Stew

2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 chicken breast cut to 1 in. pieces
3-5 tbs. green chilies..
1 can cheese soup
6 cloves of garlic
pepper to taste
2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
8 oz. spiral macaroni

Place all ingredients except pasta in a slow cooker and cook on slow heat, for 6 1/2 hours or high, for 3 1/2-4 hours. The last 10 minutes of cooking, add uncooked noodles and simmer until tender or add cooked noodles at very end.

Source: Food and Wine Quick from Scratch Linguine with Cauliflower,
Garlic, and Bread Crumbs
The strong flavors of cauliflower, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and
Parmesan cheese balance perfectly, raising these common, readily
available ingredients to new heights.

Serves: 4
Prep. time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup bread crumbs, fresh
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 pound linguine
- 1 head cauliflower, (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into small florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

In a large frying pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat.
Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
Remove. Wipe out the pan.
Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in the same pan over moderately low
heat. Add the garlic, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring,
for 1 minute. Stir in the anchovy paste. Remove from the heat.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until almost
done, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower and bring back to a boil.
Cook until the cauliflower and pasta are just done, about 4 minutes
longer. Drain. Toss with the garlic mixture, salt, bread crumbs, and
Parmesan. Top with additional Parmesan.

Cheesy Chicken Casserole

In the pantheon of easy chicken casserole recipes, the creamy cheesiness
of this easy boneless chicken casserole makes it supreme. Add some oozing
cheese flavor to your next meal with this recipe for chicken casserole.

Serves: 2

Ingredients
* 2 pounds chicken, cooked
* 1 cup milk
* 8 ounces cream cheese
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/8 teaspoon garlic salt
* 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
* 10 ounces package of frozen broccoli, cooked

Instructions
1. Remove skin and bones from chicken; thinly slice meat, chill.

2. Blend milk, cream cheese, salt and garlic salt in a double boiler (or a
saucepan over low heat if you’re very careful) until smooth and thoroughly
heated. Stir in half cup of Parmesan cheese.

3. Arrange broccoli in 2 quart casserole dish; cover with 1 cup of cheese
mixture. Top with chicken slices; cover with remaining cheese mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Remove, let stand 5 minutes.

Hot Chicken Salad

Description
If you love cold chicken salad, try this hot version! It’s baked like a
casserole so it’s a great way to get a hot meal on the table for your family
in no time.

Ingredients
* 2 cooked chicken, diced
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
* 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
* 1 Tbsp onion, chopped
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest
* 2 lemon juice
* 1/2 pepper
* 1 1/2 (6 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
* 1 1/2 potato chips, crushed

Instructions
1. In mixing bowl, combine the chicken, almonds, eggs, onion,
mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt casserole.
3. Sprinkle with cheese and top with the potato chips. Bake at 375F
for 25 minutes.

Fresh Tomato-Chicken Casserole

Description
Inject some tangy flavor into your dinner routine with this great chicken
casserole recipe. Add this baked chicken recipe to your chicken casserole
recipe arsenal. You will return to this recipe for chicken casserole over
and over again.

Serves: 8

Ingredients
* 8 chicken breasts
* 3 fresh tomatoes peeled and coarsely chopped
* OR 1 can whole tomatoes, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
* 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
* 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
* 1/2 cup grated low fat cheese

Instructions
1. Arrange chicken snugly but not overlapping in shallow baking dish.

2. Combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, bay leaves, cumin,
oregano, basil, and parsley in a bowl mix well. Pour over chicken.

3. Cover. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.

4. Sprinkle with cheese, cover and bake for 15 minutes longer or until
juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork. Serve on top of rice.

Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole

Description
Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients in this recipe. This
simple recipe comes together in minutes and it’s a dish the whole family
will enjoy.
Ingredients
1 to 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon oil
1 pound Velveeta
10 ounces Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 large bag doritos, crushed
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Garlic powder
Paprika
1 cup cheddar cheese
Cooked squash, zucchini or mushrooms, optional

Instructions
1. Saute onion and bell pepper in oil.
2. Mix onion, bell pepper, Velveeta, soups, sour cream. Heat on
stovetop or in microwave. Stir to blend and season to taste with salt, pepper
and garlic powder.
3. Layer in a large baking dish Alternating the crushed chips and the
chicken, with the sauce mixture. Sprinkle the cheddar and paprika on top.
Cover in foil, bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes.

[Far too expensive, but with planning, one could have left overs enough to replace the canned products and still have a good dish....granny]

Texas Hash

2 lbs ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 (16 oz) cans tomatoes
1 cup rice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 1/2 tsp salt

Brown ground beef in skillet, stir until crumbly; drain.
Place in crockpot.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours, adding water if necessary.

Ginger Glazed Ham Recipe
courtesy Nigella Lawson, 2007
See this recipe on air Sunday Dec. 23 at 10:30 AM ET/PT.

Show: Nigella Express
Episode: Holiday Snaps

1 (12-pound) joint (mild cure boneless) ham
7 quarts dry ginger ale
1 cup chunky ginger preserves
2 tablespoons hot English mustard
1/2 cup soft dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Cook’s Note: If you can not get hold of ginger preserves, you can use ordinary orange marmalade and add 1 teaspoon of dry, ground ginger.

Place the joint in a large pan over the hob, or burner, and add 7 quarts of dry ginger ale. Bring the pan to the boil then lower the heat slightly so that it keeps bubbling steadily for 4 1/2 hours.
Towards the end of the 4 1/2 hours, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and begin the glaze.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of chunky ginger preserves. Stir in 2 tablespoons of hot English mustard. Add 1/2 a cup of soft, dark brown sugar and sprinkle in 1/2 a teaspoon of ground cloves.

After 4 1/2 hours, gently lift the ham out of the pan and place on a foil-lined baking tray. Carefully cut away the skin, leaving a thin layer of fat. There is no need to score the surface, simply slap on the glaze and place the tray with the ham into the oven for 20 minutes.

Serve hot or cold.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Mushroom Beef

1 can beefy mushroom soup
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 can French onion soup
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2 1/2 pounds premium lean beef stew meat
Hot buttered noodles

In a large slow cooker, combine soups, pepper, breadcrumbs and 3/4 cup water.

Stir in beef cubes and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.

Serve over hot buttered noodles.

Serves/Makes: 8

Slow Cooker Zucchini Bread

* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 1/2 cup flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup oil
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cup zucchini, shredded
* 1/2 cup nuts, chopped

1. Sift salt, baking soda, baking powder, flour and cinnamon together, set
aside.

2. Mix eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until blended. Sift in dry ingredients
and mix until moistened. Fold in zucchini and nuts.

3. Place in a greased and floured mold or slow cooker insert pan. Place in
slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.

To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/casseroles_and_crockpots/

5,401 posted on 01/15/2010 2:13:11 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

With exercise for 30 minutes using the pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bicycle
Generator then we’ll be able to produce electrical energy that can to
turn on a laptop and high efficiency LED lighting for nearly 3 hours to
run. It also be able to turn on the television. Read more at

http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/
http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

[I did not check out this site, looks interesting...granny]

5,402 posted on 01/15/2010 2:23:51 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Apple-Glazed Lamb Chops

3 tablespoons apple jelly
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to brush onto apples
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 small red or green apples, cut crosswise into 1/4”-thick slices
8 lamb loin chops, 1” thick
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint

Preheat the grill.

For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine jelly, green onion, soy sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, curry powder,cinnamon and red pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until bubbly. Remove from heat; set aside.
Remove seeds from apple slices. Brush slices with lemon juice. Set aside.
Trim excess fat from chops. Grill chops on an uncovered grill directly over medium heat until cooked to desired doneness, turning and brushing once with glaze. (Allow 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare and 14 to 16 minutes for medium.) Place apple slices on grill rack next to chops. Cook for 5 minutes, turning and brushing once with glaze. Sprinkle chops and apple slices with mint. Serve with couscous. Serves 4.

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Quick Little BBQ Sauce

2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup regular vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup ketchup

Just throw all in a pot and simmer it for a little while.
Brush it on everything. We use it every summer
Makes about 3 cups.

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Spaghetti Sauce with a Zip
6 1/2 Cups Sauce

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can tomato juice, (46 ounces)
1 can tomato paste, (12 ounces)
1 can mushroom stems and pieces, drained, (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves

Hot cooked spaghetti

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is not
longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste, mushrooms and
seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 1/2
hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Serve over spaghetti.

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Spicy Thai Chicken Tacos.
Using Lettuce as taco shells cuts calories,
But i LOVE the soft white Taco Shells
Go with the White flour burrito / taco shells ...

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs2 Thai chilies, optional1 inch fresh ginger, peeled2 cloves fresh
garlic2 medium shallots2 cups fresh cilantro1 cup fresh mint leaves1 cup mung bean sprouts1 Japanese cucumber1 tbsp fish sauce or 1 tsp sea salt2 tbsp sesame oil1 tbsp vegetable oil1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, shells and skins removed1 head bib lettuce

Method
Chop uncooked chicken into small pieces and combine with Thai
chilies, ginger, garlic and 1 peeled and lightly chopped shallot in a
food processor. Add fish sauce or salt. Process until all ingredients
are combined and mixture looks like a thick paste. In a medium skillet,
heat sesame and vegetable oil together. Add chicken mixture and saute
until completely cooked, about 7 minutes. Taste for saltiness, adding
more if necessary. Remove from heat and let cool. Quarter and julienne
cucumber and set into a large mixing bowl. Trim large stems from
cilantro, remove all stems from mint and add to bowl with cucumber.
Julienne remaining shallot and add to bowl with herbs and cucumbers,
also adding bean sprouts. Gently crush peanuts in a resealable bag
using a rolling pin or food mallet. Add crushed peanuts to salad
mixture. When chicken has cooled, add to salad. Separate, rinse and pat
dry lettuce leaves. Use lettuce as taco shells for chicken and salad mixture.

To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Simply-Spicy/

5,403 posted on 01/15/2010 2:35:10 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: nw_arizona_granny; All

Thanks for the ping #5392, granny. I just posted it on the state board (Michigan). Much appreciated and I hope that you are surviving the winter.

BUMP for an OUTSTANDING thread! Thanks to every poster.

5,404 posted on 01/15/2010 5:27:11 AM PST by PGalt

To: All; MHGinTN

Cattail Pasta...great for Lentil Lasagna
Posted by: “H.M.”

I’ve been seeing Euell Gibbons mentioned a lot lately. I remember back about 30 years ago, reading his books for the first time. I was shocked that someone else really understood my some of my interests. How to make food from the wild that tasted good and had appeal. I was young and very poor and `free’ food was a necessity. My kids still talk about the `knitting needles’ left on the plate after eating cattails. (lol) You needed a lot of butter!

So, in a salute to old Mr. Gibbons, here is my recipe for cattail pasta. I especially like it in a lentil lasagna, but it’s equally good with your favorite sauce. If you already have a favorite pasta recipe, try cutting the flour in half and adding cattail pollen. You may have to experiment to find the best ration, but it’s worth it.

Pasta is easy to make and economical. If you have a pasta cutter, good on you, but I just cut mine into shapes using a knife.

To make one pound of pasta, you need 1 cups of unbleached flour, 1 cup of cattail pollen 3 large eggs, and a 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Place the flour on a table in a mound and make a well in the center. Put the eggs and salt into the well. Mix the eggs together with a fork without disturbing the flour. (This is not as tricky as it sounds…)

Using a fork, gently incorporate the flour into the egg mixture a little at a time.
Once you have incorporated all of the flour together with the egg using a fork, use your fingertips to blend the mixture together well.
After the wet and dry ingredients have been combined, form a ball. If the dough seems to dry, add a little more egg mixture. If the mixture is too wet and sticks to your fingers, rub your hands with flour.
Knead the pasta dough for about 7 minutes until the dough is smooth.

Divide the dough into 3 equal sized portions. Cover the dough balls with a towel or bowl and let rest for 15 minutes.
If your using a pasta machine, put it to work.
If you don’t have a pasta machine, a rolling pin will work just fine. Roll each ball about 1/16th inch thick, or as thin as you can.
Fold the rolled dough into a square. Cut the open end of the square a quarter inch at a time, into what ever width you choose. Skinny for `sketti. Wide for lasagna noodles.
Immediately after cutting the dough, hang the pasta on a dowel or other object (a clothes drying rack works great). You can also lay the pasta flat on a towel, but it is more likely to stick together.
The pasta can be used right away or will keep up to a week.

Enjoy!
Heather

To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hillbillyherbalism/

5,405 posted on 01/15/2010 12:47:52 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm197700.htm

FDA NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2010
Media Inquiries: Ira Allen 301-796-5349, ira.allen@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats Packaged and Distributed by Merrick Pet Care
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and Internet sales.

Although no illnesses associated with these products have been reported, the FDA is advising consumers in possession of these products not to handle or feed them to their pets.

In December 2009, the FDA conducted routine testing of Merrick Beef Filet Squares and detected a positive finding for Salmonella. A follow-up inspection found deficiencies in the packaging and manufacturing processes.

Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. People handling dry pet treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the treats or any surfaces exposed to these products. Consumers should dispose of these products in a safe manner by securing them in a covered trash receptacle.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their health care provider immediately.

Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected product or is experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The affected Merrick Beef Filet Squares were packaged in a 10-ounce green, red and tan re-sealable plastic bag. The “best by” date is imprinted on the top portion of the bag, which is torn off when the bag is opened. The FDA recommends that consumers who are unable to determine the “best by” date discontinue use of the product.

Consumers can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food and pet treat products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in their area. Please see http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/ReportaProblem/ucm182403.htm for additional information.

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5,406 posted on 01/15/2010 12:50:13 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Welcome to the thread, glad you came to visit.

Yes, a lovely tool for the home, your photo is of a far later model than the ones I own.

If you have not tried using a crock pot, you are missing out on good food and so easy.

5,407 posted on 01/15/2010 12:55:20 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

Thanks for the ping #5392, granny. I just posted it on the state board (Michigan). Much appreciated and I hope that you are surviving the winter.<<<<

Don’t know about surviving the winter, they say we are going to have rain and snow for the next week.

Glad you posted it on the Mich. board, if you go to the link in post 5392, at the bottom of the page it will have a link to
“Press Releases”, there are a couple other Mich. arrests there for the past week.

Stay safe and come to read the thread when you can.

I do hope and pray that your family is doing well.

5,408 posted on 01/15/2010 1:01:32 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: All; Red_Devil 232

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2428924/posts?page=2#2

Weekly Gardening Thread – 2010 Vol. 02 – January 15
Free Republic | 01-15-2010 | Red_Devil 232

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 5:00:27 AM by Red_Devil 232

[Has many useful links for seeds and the Gardner...granny]

5,409 posted on 01/15/2010 2:57:57 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2428855/posts

A Seed Shortage May Come In 2010
Chronicle.com ^ | 1-11-2010 | SUSAN REIMER

Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:58:57 PM by blam

A Seed Shortage May Come In 2010

5,410 posted on 01/15/2010 2:59:55 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

To: nw_arizona_granny

Happy New Year!

My seed stash for the year is well guarded now. LOL... ‘cept for the sprouts already coming up to provide for this year’s crop.

5,411 posted on 01/15/2010 3:32:51 PM PST by Wneighbor

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm197746.htm

FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter (OTC) Products in the Americas, UAE, and Fiji

Consumer Contact:
1-888-222-6036
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, and Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

Media Contact:
Marc Boston
215-273-7649 (office)
215-429-7034 (mobile)
Bonnie Jacobs
215-273-8994 (office)
856-912-9965 (mobile)
Teresa Panas
908-904-3198 (office)
973-216-8118 (mobile)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 15, 2010 - Fort Washington, PA – In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., is voluntarily recalling certain lots of OTC products in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Fiji (FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST BELOW). The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events. These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. This precautionary action is voluntary and has been taken in consultation with the FDA.

Based on this investigation, McNeil Consumer Healthcare has determined that the reported uncharacteristic smell is caused by the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). This can result from the breakdown of a chemical that is sometimes applied to wood that is used to build wood pallets that transport and store product packaging materials. The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature. A small number of the product lots being recalled were associated with the complaints of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor, and some of these lots were found to contain trace amounts of TBA. In December 2009, McNeil Consumer Healthcare also recalled all lots of TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain 100 count with EZ-OPEN CAP related to this issue. McNeil Consumer Healthcare has now applied broader criteria to identify and remove all product lots that it believes may have the potential to be affected, even if they have not been the subject of consumer complaints.

In addition to the product recall, McNeil Consumer Healthcare is continuing their investigation into this issue and is taking further actions that include ceasing shipment of products produced using materials shipped on these wood pallets and requiring suppliers who ship materials to our plants to discontinue the use of these pallets. We will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the situation and consult with the FDA.

Consumers who purchased product from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to the internet at www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time). Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

The affected product lot numbers for the recalled products can be found on the side of the bottle label.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc. markets a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter (OTC) products.

FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST (PDF - 179.38 KB)

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5,412 posted on 01/15/2010 6:19:51 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)

My seed stash for the year is well guarded now. LOL... ‘cept for the sprouts already coming up to provide for this year’s crop.<<<<

Wonderful, glad you got an early start this year.

Should be a market for started plants also.

Seeds sold out early last year and I expect it will be even earlier this year.

Happy New Year.

5,413 posted on 01/15/2010 6:36:31 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

MuscleMaster.com Products Sold on Internet as Dietary Supplements: Recall

Audience: Consumers

MuscleMaster.com, Inc. and FDA notified consumers and healthcare professionals of the voluntary nationwide recall of all lots and expiration dates of the seventeen dietary supplements listed in the firm press release, sold between June 1, 2009 and November 17, 2009. FDA informed MuscleMaster.com that it believes that the recalled products contain ingredients that are steroids. FDA is concerned the products may present a safety risk to consumers who ingest them. Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products. In addition, steroids may cause other serious long-term adverse health consequences in men, women, and children. These include shrinkage of the testes and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, a higher predilection to misuse other drugs and alcohol, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Customers who have these products in their possession should stop using them immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using one or more of the products. Any adverse events that may be related to the use of the recalled products should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm], by phone [1-800-332-1088], or by returning the postage paid FDA form 3500 [which may be downloaded from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm] by mail to the address on the pre-addressed form or fax [1-800-FDA- 0178].

Read the complete MedWatch 2010 Safety summary, including a link to the firm’s press release, at:

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm197834.htm

5,414 posted on 01/15/2010 6:57:52 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

It sounds like you found a good place to order from. I will have to check it out. I’m trying to get back into the swing of things after Christmas and taking care of my mom. I picked up an enamel canning pot at Goodwill the other day to take to my daughter. Today I bought a bunch of chicken breasts (not boneless skinless) at our grocery store for $1/lb. I am going to try my hand at canning them. I’ll have to figure out how to cook them enough to get the bones off, but not too much before canning. I was hoping to get the Ball Blue Canning book for Christmas, but ended up with 2 Back to Eden books instead.

5,415 posted on 01/15/2010 7:49:01 PM PST by Marmolade

To: nw_arizona_granny

how to grow Luffa (or Loofah) and Make Your Own Luffa Sponges [1]:

I tried growing them many years ago at our city house. I remember the neighbor asking me about the funny looking cucumbers I had growing. Last summer I planted them again. They took forever to get going and I only was able to get one mature fruit due to the rough summer weather. My plans are to get them started earlier this year, maybe even start a few in the house.

5,416 posted on 01/15/2010 7:56:10 PM PST by Marmolade

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Cheese & Ranch Bread

This is a very good bread. Has great taste and makes wonderful
toast. I used the dough cycle and then shaped and baked in a 350F. oven for
30 to 35 minutes.

Recipe By : BMRC (John Ross)
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time:
Categories : ABM Bread

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
———— —————— ————————————————
1/2 cup water
3 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons dried buttermilk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon powdered ranch dressing mix
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place all ingredients in your machines fully assembled pan and in the
order specified by your machines manufacturer. Select the Basic or White
cycle and press start. After the first 10 minutes of kneading check the
dough and make any necessary adjustments.

Recipe Source: BMRC (John Ross)

5,417 posted on 01/15/2010 8:35:40 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

1 1/4 Cup Water
1 TSP Salt
3 TBSP Honey
3 TBSP Oil
2 Cups Bread Flour or AP Flour (I used AP Flour)
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1/3 Cup Rolled Oats
2 tsp yeast
2 tsp Vital Wheat Gluten

This is the original recipe ........
Optional add in ......

2 TBSP Potato Flakes
1 tesp lemon juice

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5,418 posted on 01/15/2010 8:40:51 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Crockpot Amaretto Cheesecake
Posted by: “MomsRecipes”

Crockpot Amaretto Cheesecake

Crust:
1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs (about 21 to 23 cookies)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons butter

Filling:

15 ounces light ricotta cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine crust ingredients well; pat into a 7-inch springform pan. Beat sugar into the cheeses; add eggs; beat for 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed of an electric hand-held mixer. Add remaining filling ingredients and beat about 2 minutes more.

Pour into prepared crust. Place the cheesecake on a rack in the Crock Pot (or use a “ring” of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the pot).

Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Let stand in the covered pot (after turning it off) for about 1 to 2 hours, until cool enough to handle. Cool thoroughly before removing pan sides. Chill before serving; store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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5,419 posted on 01/15/2010 8:44:41 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny

Basic Spaghetti Sauce Freezer Cooking Recipe

A great spaghetti sauce for once a month cookers. Can be used for pasta dishes and sauce.

1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style tomatoes or plain crushed tomatoes in puree
2 cups water
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt

In pot, brown ground beef and sausage with onions until completely brown. Drain fat.

Add remaining ingredients, bringing to a biul. Reduce heat, loosely cover and simmer for two hours, making sure to stire occasionally.

Allow to
cool completely, then package in Ziplocs or plastic containers in serving sizes.

To use: thaw in refrigerator or defrost in microwave, then heat in pan.

Dorie

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5,420 posted on 01/16/2010 1:08:25 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny

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