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http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Caps_fru.html

All about Chile peppers and has many links for recipes and more information.

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Garlic Pulled from the Soil and Braided

As the rain makes a pitter-patter sound on my umbrella, Maria ‘tugs’ up some of
her garlic at the Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden. She braids the soft-necked
variety into something quite beautiful, which she will hang in her kitchen.
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Agriculture Alliance (NAUPAA), founded to support the growing community of sustainable
farmers and policy makers working in and around the metropolitan areas of the U.S.,
Canada, and beyond.

Maria Makes Lavender Wands - Are They Magic?

What do you do on a rainy Vancouver summer day? You turn to crafts in the garden.
Maria picks some lavender and makes it into something useful.
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Community Garden
48 plots - the garden is laid out in 15 x 30 ft. plots, but an individual plot is
15 x 15 feet. Some members have double garden plots. There are four raised accessible
gardens, two are in use now. There are two buildings (shipping container type) on
site - one tool shed and the other with bathroom facilities and a small room with
table and chairs.

Raccoon Rescue - small drama at our garden

A frantic scratching sound inside one of our unused standing rain barrels drew Joan’s
attention to a trapped young raccoon, which had fallen through the small opening
in the top. All of our barrels have screens covering the top hole except this one,
which is not connected to a downspout.

‘Grow Your Own’ - New York Times Opinion Column -

“Earlier this month, my family spent a Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center
Plaza, helping to plant a 10,000-square-foot Victory Garden sponsored by Slow Food
Nation, a nonprofit organization that will be celebrating American food through
art, music, lectures, tastings, school programs and the like over Labor Day Weekend.
More than 250 volunteers and nearly a dozen Bay Area gardening organizations dedicated
their time to plant the first edible garden in front of San Francisco’s City Hall
since 1943.
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Crockpot Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Posted by: “helen”

Crockpot Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

A flavorful way to make a great meal!

1 to 1-1/2 pounds chicken pieces
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup lemon-line soda (diet is fine)
2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper (regular black or cayenne)
Place chicken in slow cooker. Mix all remaining ingredients. Pour over
chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve over rice or noodles.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crockpot-recipes/

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Cranberry Sauce Muffins
1 can whole cranberry sauce (3/4 cup)
2 cups Bisquick
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 beaten egg
2 tablespoons melted butter

Mix Bisquick, sugar, milk, egg and butter until well blended. Break up
the cranberry sauce and fold into the batter. Fill greased and floured
muffin tins until 2/3 cup full. Bake 400 degrees 20 to 25 minutes. Makes
12

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Posted by: “Jodi”

Calico Squash Casserole

Taste of Home
I have a thriving country garden and try a lot of recipes using my squash. It’s a pleasure to present this beautiful casserole as part of a holiday menu or anytime. —Lucille Terry, Frankfort, Kentucky
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Side Dish METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced yellow summer squash (1/4 inch thick)
1 cup sliced zucchini (1/4 inch thick)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until squash is tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
Combine crumbs and butter; spoon half into a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soup, water chestnuts, carrot, mayonnaise, pimientos, sage, pepper and remaining salt; fold into squash mixture. Spoon over crumbs.
Sprinkle with cheese and the remaining crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.
Linda’s tip: I have substituted pumpkin in squash and zucchini recipes. Works great!
Please share with credits in tact, so others can join us. Thanks, Linda
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[from_the_kitchen] Fried Green Tomatoes ...from Linda
Posted by: “Jodi”

Fried Green Tomatoes
From Light & Tasty
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. Most eveyone loves tomatoes.
—Ingrid Parker of Hattiesburg, Mississippi
SERVINGS 6 CATEGORY Lower Fat METHOD Baked
PREP 30 min. COOK 25 min. TOTAL 55 min.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 cup cornflake crumbs
4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup canola oil

FRESH TOMATO SALSA:
5 medium red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts One serving: 2 tomato slices with 1/3 cup salsa Calories: 207 Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 343 mg Carbohydrate: 25 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 5 g Diabetic Exch: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.
Please share with credits in tact, so others can join us. Thanks, Linda
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Posted by: “Mary
Corn Casserole

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.75 oz) can creamed corn
1 (8.5 oz) pkg dry corn bread mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine melted butter, corn, creamed corn and corn bread mix. Transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set and top is light golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Posted by: “Mary

Slow Cooker Veggie-Beef Soup with Okra

1 pound ground beef1/4 cup onion, chopped1 (14.5 ounce) can diced
tomatoes, drained1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian
diced tomatoes, drained1 (16 ounce) package
frozen mixed vegetables1 cup sliced fresh or
frozen okra2 potatoes, peeled and
chopped1 tablespoon ketchupsalt and pepper to taste

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef
and onion until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease. In a
slow cooker, mix the beef and onion, diced tomatoes, Italian diced tomatoes,
vegetables, okra, potatoes, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to
cover. Cover slow cooker, and cook 4 hours on Low.

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Posted by: “Mary

PHILADELPHIA Peaches ‘N Cream
No-Bake Cheesecake

From
Kraft Foods

2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs

6 Tbsp. margarine, melted

1 cup sugar, divided

4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese,
softened

1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Peach Flavor Gelatin

2 fresh peaches, chopped

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed

MIX graham crumbs, margarine and 1/4 cup of the sugar;
press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

BEAT Neufchatel cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large
bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add dry gelatin mix; mix well.
Stir in peaches and whipped topping. Spoon over crust; cover.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Store leftovers in
refrigerator.

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Posted by: “Mary

Banana Cream Supreme

2 cups graham cracker
crumbs1/2 cup melted butter1/4 cup white sugar1 (12 ounce) container
frozen whipped topping, thawed1 (3.5 ounce) package
instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup sour cream3 bananas, sliced

In a medium bowl, combine crackers, butter and sugar.
Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl,
combine whipped topping, pudding and sour cream; whisk together. Put half of
this mixture into crust. Layer sliced bananas over top of pie. Pour second half
of pudding mixture over top of bananas. Immediately cover and refrigerate pie
for one hour.

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Posted by: “Mary

Onion Tart

1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs onions, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 (9-inch) pie crust, baked
4 slices bacon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, melt butter and saute onions until soft. Remove from heat. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Mix in eggs. Pour into prepared shell and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes. Top with bacon. Can be served warm or cold.

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/

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1. HERBAL FLEA SHAMPOO
Posted by: “Saturnia”

HERBAL FLEA SHAMPOO

Get a bottle of all natural castile soap (10-12oz) and pour a little out to
make room. Add 10 drops tea tree oil, 10 drops cirtonella oil and 10 drops
of pennyroyal oil, and squeeze in 2 vitamin e capsules. Let sit 2 hours
before using. Keep in fridge.
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2. HERBAL FLEA POWDER
Posted by: “Saturnia”

HERBAL FLEA POWDER

In a blender, place 1 cup cornstarch... 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, 1 tbsp
pennyroyal, 1 tbsp anise, 1 tsp lemon rind. Whir till very fine. I use a
large pepper shaker to apply it. Shake on and brush through.

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3. ant repellent 3
Posted by: “Saturnia”

100% fresh Peppermint herb ( Menta piperta ), discourages ants,
squash bugs and cutworms.

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4. Flea repellent for carpets
Posted by: “Saturnia”

For a flea repellent for carpets, combine 3 drops pennyroyal, 3 drops
eucalyptus, 9 drops citronella, and 3 drops cedarwood oil with 1 pound of
baking soda. Sprinkle the mixture on the carpet, let it stand one hour, and
then vacuum it up.

In the house use the vacuum cleaner. When done empty the contents of the
bag in to a tight plastic bag. The eggs, fleas & pre adult fleas find
the vacuum a perfect environment to live in & they will come crawling
back out down the way they got in.
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5. LEMON ROSEMARY GROOMING SPRAY for fleas and ticks
Posted by: “Saturnia”

LEMON ROSEMARY GROOMING SPRAY

Slice a big fat lemon into a glass bowl, add a large sprig of rosemary (or a large tablespoon of dried),
Also add the following if they are available to you:
10 drops of tea tree oil, and 1 tsp of powdered pennyroyal (or 10 drops of the oil) ....

Pour a quart of boiling water into bowl and let steep
over night.
Strain into a spray bottle, keep in fridge. Spray daily (esp legs and tummy) when fleas and ticks are bad. Makes a great grooming spray.
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6. cabbage worms, tomato worms 2
Posted by: “Saturnia”

100% fresh Thyme herb ( Thymus vulgaris ), sprinkle around and on
plants to discourage cabbage loopers, potato beetles and tomato worms.

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7. Flea bath
Posted by: “Saturnia”

Have you tried bathing in Murphy’s Oil Soap? I learned about this in the
Houston area. Works great & is great on the skin too.

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8. Just a note about Pennyroyal
Posted by: “Saturnia”

You want to be very careful about using pennyroyal. I’ve seen several warnings about this but for the life of me I can’t remember just what but do know it can be dangerous.

To use pennyroyal oil as a flea repellent, do not apply it directly to the
animal’s fur. Instead, use a few drops in the pet’s bathwater or put a few
drops on a bandanna or rope collar around the animal’s neck for a constantly
effective and safe flea retardant. For a repellent effective against a
variety of insects, mix 10 drops pennyroyal, 10 drops eucalyptus, 30 drops
citronella, and 10 drops cedarwood oil with 4 ounces sweet almond oil.

Note that herbal items with strong odors are NOT recommended for puppies.

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9. Keep bugs out of the house
Posted by: “Saturnia”

Spray porches and outside steps with citronella oil or eucalyptus + water.
Don’t know if it works or not, but the original poster thinks it does!

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10. cabbage worms and tomato worms
Posted by: “Saturnia”

100% fresh Dill Seeds ( Anethum graveolens ), is an effective
defense against cabbage worms and tomato worms.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Non-Edible-Recipes/

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Re: Zuchinni is harvest is more than plentiful!
Posted by: “Deirdre”

Found this on allrecipes.com

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Connies-Zucchini-Crab-Cakes/Detail.aspx-—

It takes 2-1/2 cups of grated zucchini, and seemed like a good way
to ‘disguise’ it for those that don’t care or have had too much
zuccini. I have not tried it - hubby doesn’t like zuccini - but it does
look delicious, inexpensive and 4-1/2 stars out of 5 for 415 reviewers.

Connie’s Zucchini ‘Crab’ Cakes

2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir
in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Fry
patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

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2d. Re: Zuchinni is harvest is more than plentiful!
Posted by: “purplemum1

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

-
1/2 cup soft butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
4 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sour milk
2 cups grated zucchini

-
-Preheat oven to 325º
-Cream butter, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat well.
-Mix flour, salt, cocoa, and baking soda together.
Add dry mixture to cream mixture alternately with sour milk.
-Fold in zucchini.
-Bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan for 35 minutes or until done.
-Frost when cool.
-Refrigerate.

NOTE: This cake gets better a day or two after it’s made!
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
-
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup baking cocoa
dash of salt
6 T. milk or cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract

-
-Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
-Add in remaining ingredients; blend well.

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Zucchini Crisp

-
Pie Crust:
4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 pound butter or margarine

Filling:
6 cups seeded, peeled, and sliced zucchini (6 to 8)
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

-
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
For the pastry:
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press
half the mixture over the bottom of a greased 9 X 13-inch baking pan.
Reserve remaining pastry mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
-
For the filling:
Cook zucchini in lemon juice until tender (about 10 minutes). Add sugar,
nutmeg, and a teaspoon cinnamon. Simmer for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup
reserved
pastry mixture. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Let cool.
-
Pour zucchini mixture over crust. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with remaining
pastry mixture in bowl. Sprinkle over pie. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or
until
lightly browned.

-
This dessert tastes like apple crisp....people won’t believe it’s zucchini!
;o}

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Zucchini Pie (Mock Apple Pie)

-
4 cups zucchini, peeled/seeded/sliced (like apple slices)
1 1/4 cups sugar or splenda
2 T. flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 T. cream of tartar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 T butter diced
1 pie crust (2 crusts) homemade or store bought

-
boil zucchini slices till tender, drain. Add all ingredients
except butter to zucchini, mix well and layer into the pie crust,
dot with butter and top with 2nd crust. Pinch edges together
and cut slits or poke holes for vents in crust. Bake at 400° for
40-50 minutes, until crust is done. Cool and slice.

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Zucchini Parmigiana

-
3 small zucchini
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
small palmful chopped fresh oregano (about a tsp. dried)
pint jar of pasta sauce
mozzarella cheese
grated parmesan cheese

-
-Cut zucchini in half length-wise; set aside.
-Cook onion and garlic in a tablespoon of oil until tender, but not brown.
-Place zucchini halves, cut side up on onions and garlic.
-Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
-Top with pasta sauce.
-Cover and cook just until tender (around 10 minutes).
-Cover zucchini with thin slices of mozzarella and sprinkle with layer of
grated parmesan cheese.
-Cover again, and heat until cheese begins to melt.
-Serve (I usually serve this over a bed of garlic and herb buttered egg
noodles).

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Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

-
Slice zucchini’s in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds (so they look like a
boat). Place in a large baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, garlic,
kosher salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes at 375º.

While zucs are baking, mix together finely chopped onion and garlic,
ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, an egg (beaten) and Italian
seasoning (or basil and oregano).

Stuff mixture in zucchini boats. Pour a jar of pasta sauce over the top and
bake until cheeses are bubbly and zucchini is tender (20-30 minute area).

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Zucchini Patties
-
2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste

-
-Combine all ingredients well enough to distribute everything evenly.
-Heat a small amount of oil (a tablespoon or two) in a skillet over
medium-high heat.
-Drop zucchini mixture using 1/2 cup measure onto hot griddle; cook for a
few minutes on each side until golden.
-These are good served with warm pasta sauce (white or red). They’re also
good with chopped mushrooms and red peppers.

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Mock Crab Cakes
-
2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 egg, beaten
2 T. melted butter
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely minced onion
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-
-Combine zucchini, egg, and butter.
-Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning; mix well.
-Shape mixture into patties.
-Dredge in flour.
-Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
-Fry patties in a dab of oil until golden brown on both sides.

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Zucchini Rice

-
1 cup cooked rice of choice
2 small zucchini, cubed
4 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 large Roma tomatoes, seeded & chopped
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

-
-Cook the zucchini, green onions, and garlic in oil or butter until tender
(3-5 minutes).
-Season to taste with seasoning salt, basil, paprika, and oregano.
-Mix in the cooked rice, tomatoes, and cheese.
-Continue to cook and stir just until heated through and cheese is melted.

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Zucchini Pie (quiche)
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4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10”) deep dish pie crust, unbaked
2 tsp. grainy mustard

-
Saute zucchini and onions together in butter for 10 min. Stir in the
seasonings.

In separate bowl, beat the eggs; add cheese. Stir into zucchini mixture.

Spread mustard over pie crust.

Pour zucchini mixture into the prepared crust. Bake @ 375º for 18-20 min.
Let stand for 10 min. before cutting.

NOTE: a crust made from leftover rice and an egg works great, as does a
crust made from refrigerator crescent rolls pressed together.

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Crustless Zucchini Pie (made with baking mix)
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1 large onion chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 beaten eggs
1 tablespoon parsley
3 cups grated zucchini
1 cup Bisquick
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

-
Combine first 5 ingredients. Stir in zucchini, Bisquick and cheese.

Pour into 2 greased 9 inch pie plates.

Bake on 350º for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

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~Kimmie

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Frugal-Folks-Life/

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Church Supper Ham Loaf

Yields: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Quaker Oats
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 stalks finely chopped celery
2 eggs, beaten
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2-3 TBSP Worcestershire sauce to your taste
1 TBSP Course Black pepper
3-4 dashes ground nutmeg
1 TBSP paprika
1 pound finely ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound hamburger
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons
packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon water
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add ham and
sausage, beef; mix well. Place in ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in.
loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to
a boil; boil for 2 minutes. After 1 hour of cooking, remove loaf from
the oven; drain. Baste with half of the glaze. Bake 20 minutes longer
or until a meat thermometer reads 160-170 degrees F, basting
occasionally.

Enjoy with a side of scalloped potatoes, or a spinach salad!

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Zesty Papaya Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups watercress
2 cups peeled and seeded papaya, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, thinly sliced
1 cup canned hearts of palm, drained and sliced
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon herbal salt substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Directions
Arrange watercress on 4 small salad plates. Layer slices of papaya,
avocado, hearts of palm, and tomato on top. Stir together lime juice,
cilantro, salt substitute, coriander, and allspice. Drizzle over
papaya salads. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 20 minutes before
serving.

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Coffee Ice Cream Dessert
One half gallon coffee ice cream
1 cup chocolate almond candy bars, chopped
20 lady fingers
Whipped topping or whipped cream

Line a small baking dish with ladyfingers. Stir chocolate candy into
coffee
ice cream and spread over ladyfingers. Place in the freezer until
ready to
serve. Spread whipped topping or whipped cream over the top before
serving
and also more chopped chocolate if you wish.

The Skinny: Use low fat frozen yogurt rather than ice cream and fat
free
whipped topping.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimplfyMeWithTipsAndHints/

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vegcrockpotcooks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:48 AM
Subject: [vegcrockpotcooks] [ from our recipe archives]

Mexican Macaroni ‘n Cheese

Here is another great recipe from our archived
messages that I thought would be good to share
again. This was posted in 2001 by the original
founder of this group. Enjoy!

Mexican Macaroni ‘n Cheese

12 oz (dry) hot cooked macaroni, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup (Campbell’s®)
2 cups shredded Mexican Cheddar cheese
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chile (do not drain)
1 can (4 oz) sliced black olives
3/4 cup thick medium salsa (I use Ortega)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Grease the crockpot lightly. Toss the hot macaroni with butter, add
remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Serves 6.

Happy Cooking!
Jenny M., moderator
~vegcrockpotcooks~

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Crockpot Hot Herby Mushrooms
Posted by: “Darlene

Crockpot Hot Herby Mushrooms

6 tbsps. butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tsps. basil
2 tsps. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sherry
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 lbs. mushrooms, washed, left whole ( I like to regular white ones)

Turn the crockpot on high. Melt butter; add onion and sauté until onion is limp. Turn crockpot on low. Add spices, lemon juice, sherry and pepper flakes and allow mixture to steep on low for 1 to 2 hours. Add mushrooms about 15 minutes before serving.

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Depression Era Rice Pudding Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Grease a glass 9” x 13” Pyrex dish with solid shortening.

Preheat oven to 300F.

½ cup long grain white rice
½ cup sugar
1 can evaporated milk, diluted to make one qt [must use evaporated milk]
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon to taste

Place all ingredients except cinnamon in pan. Generously sprinkle top
with cinnamon . At least once during the baking, stir cinnamon crust
into the rice and sprinkle top again with cinnamon. Let bake until
rice is tender, or approximately 1 ½ hours. Let cool and serve either
warm or cold.

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Tomato Cakes

Submitted by: STORMBORN
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 4 members Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings

“Tasty and cheap, this is a recipe from the Great Depression. Excellent as a
side dish for supper, or even a main dish for a light meal.”

INGREDIENTS:
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and
diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 onion, chopped
30 saltine crackers, crushed
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
1.Place the tomatoes, onion and crackers into a large bowl. Season with salt
and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Cover, and let stand for about 15 minutes.
This will allow the crackers to soak up the juices from the tomato. The
mixture should set up to be a stiff paste.
2.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Form the tomato mixture
into patties, and place in the hot oil. Fry the patties, flipping only once,
until golden on both sides.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tomato-Cakes/Detail.aspx

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Sour Cream and Onion Bread

3 cups whole wheat flour (or white)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons wheat germ (optional)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 cup sour cream (or lite)
1/2 cup water

Place flour, sugar, salt, wheat germ, yeast, dried soup, sour cream,
And water in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the
Manufacturer. Select the dough cycle, and press start.

Shape dough, and place in a greased loaf pan. Place in a warm spot, and
Allow to rise until doubled in size.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 minutes.
Cool.

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http://tipnut.com/canning-jar-labels/

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Canning Jar Labels: Free Printables

Posted By TipNut On August 2, 2008 @ 7:05 am In Paper Crafts | 4 Comments

Picture of Canning Jars - Tipnut.com

* [1] Canning Lids Download: A set of 12 cute printables for canning jar lids, pdf download available.
* [2] Vintage Design Labels: Nice printables on pdf that you can edit to add the contents or your name, whatever you like. Gorgeous!
* [3] Alenkas Printables - Labels Templates: Both circular jar toppers and rectangular labels available, type your info right on the graphics and then print.
* [4] Canning Labels & Gift Tags: Another set of labels from HP.com, pdf download (not editable like above–handwrite the info instead).
* [5] Free Country Labels & Canning Jar Labels: A small assortment of country style graphics for preserves and canning jars. Each file is available separately (graphic image download).
* [6] Free Printable Labels: Country style labels, a few quite suitable for canning. There is a full printable sheet per design set.
* [7] Rainbow Row Graphics Canning Labels: These are more for gift giving, some cute stuff to print.
* [8] Morris Press Cookbooks: Designs for Tomato Canning Labels; Pickles Canning Labels; Jams Canning Labels; Misc. Canning Labels. Also featured in the list for [9] 21 Free Kitchen, Household & Crafty Printables.
* [10] Detailed Canning Jar Labels: Detailed labels for Name of Product; Date Canned; Type of Pack; Method of Processing; Time of Processing; Pounds of Pressure; Altitude; Name. Also featured in the list for [9] 21 Free Kitchen, Household & Crafty Printables.

Don’t miss [11] Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More and this cool kitchen hack: [12] Tip: Use Mason Jars With Your Blender.

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URLs in this post:
[1] Canning Lids Download: http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/canning-lids-download/
[2] Vintage Design Labels: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acProject?project=vintagehandcraftedproductlabels&extcat=lab
elscovers&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en

[3] Alenkas Printables - Labels Templates: http://alenkasprintables.com/free_labels.shtml
[4] Canning Labels & Gift Tags: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acProject?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&extcat=labelscovers&;#
038;project=canninglabelsandgifttags

[5] Free Country Labels & Canning Jar Labels: http://www.countryclipart.com/countrylabels.htm
[6] Free Printable Labels: http://www.graphicgarden.com/files17/eng/print/labels1e.php
[7] Rainbow Row Graphics Canning Labels: http://rainbowrowgraphics.com/printables/canning%20labels/index.html
[8] Morris Press Cookbooks: http://www.morriscookbooks.com/cc/cc.asp
[9] 21 Free Kitchen, Household & Crafty Printables: http://tipnut.com/free-kitchen-household-crafty-printables/
[10] Detailed Canning Jar Labels: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/publications/event_forms/canningLabels.pdf
[11] Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes + More: http://tipnut.com/free-gifts-in-a-jar-recipes/
[12] Tip: Use Mason Jars With Your Blender: http://tipnut.com/use-mason-jars-with-your-blender-tip/

Copyright © 2008 TipNut.com.

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This months recipe is:
Pickled Squash

8 cups yellow squash, sliced
2 cups sliced onion
1 tablespoon non-iodized salt
1 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups cider vinegar
3 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Combine squash and onion slices in a large enamel kettle; sprinkle with
salt. Let stand 1 hour. Add green pepper, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds and
mustard seeds and bring to a boil. Pack in jars. Bring water to a boil in a boiling
water-bath canner. Place hot filled jars in rack and into the water.
Starting timer when water returns to a boil with jars in it; process for 10 or 15
minutes.

____________________________________

I hope that you will give it a try and let me know how it
comes out. :)

If you ever have any comments or suggestions on the site,
don’t ever hesitate to contact me. Also, check out the
forums sometime to ask questions or mingle with fellow
picklers.

_http://www.howtopickle.com/forums_ (http://www.howtopickle.com/forums)

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Justice: Hackers steal 40 million credit card numbers

* Story Highlights
* 11 people indicted in largest hacking case, Department of Justice says
* Defendants are from across the globe: U.S.; Estonia; Belarus; China
* They allegedly hacked into the computer systems of nine major U.S. retailers
* Documents say the group installed “sniffer” programs to capture card numbers
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This message consists of the following:

1. Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

2. Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

3. DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

4. Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

5. Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

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1. Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-350

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 661-8201
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Cribs

Units: About 1,300

Manufacturer: Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards, of Toronto, Canada

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required 26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes the following wooden full-size cribs: “Enchantment” (model #210), “Hush a Bye” (model #215), “Once upon a time” (model #320) and “Rock a bye” (model #1900-350). Only date codes from 0306 through 0308 are included in this recall. “Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards”, the model number and date code are printed on a label located on the bottom inside of the right side.

Sold at: Juvenile product stores from March 2006 through March 2008 for between $500 and $650.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Mother Hubbard’s Cupboards toll-free at (888) 661-8201 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Friday and Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mhcfurniture.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08350.html

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2. Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-351

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 348-2199
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Davenport Cribs

Units: About 500

Importer: Baby Appleseed, of City of Industry, Calif.

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have a two mattress support system. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes Davenport crib models that begin with the model numbers 273-xxxx-xxxx and have manufacture dates on or before August 2007 printed on a label located on the right side of the lower inner panel of the crib. The recalled cribs have two mattress support systems-a metal one and a wooden one. Newer Davenport cribs with model numbers beginning with 244-xxxx-xxxx that have one mattress support are not included in the recall.

Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores nationwide from December 2006 through September 2007 for between $600 and $800.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs in the third lowest position, which uses the wooden mattress support, and contact Baby Appleseed to receive a repair kit. Consumers who are currently using the crib with the metal mattress support in the top or middle positions can continue to use the crib in those positions while awaiting a repair kit. (NOTE: Repair Kits will be available from the firm in mid-August 2008)

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baby Appleseed at (877) 348-2199 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.babyappleseed.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08351.html

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3. DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-352

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 220-1481
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers

Units: About 14,000

Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: DeWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18 Volt Cordless 2” 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821. “DC608” is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is removed. Units stamped with an “M” following the date code are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.DEWALT.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08352.html

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4. Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-353

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights

Units: About 58,000

Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½ inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. “UL Listed E163392” and “Work Light 8F95” is printed on a sticker on the back. The model number is printed on the light’s packaging.

Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools’ catalogs, and at www.harborfreight.com from February 2006 through March 2008 for about $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.harborfreight.com, or email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08353.html

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5. Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-354

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 430-5665
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: KéO Bicycle Pedals

Units: About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)

Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.

Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Incidents/Injuries: Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

Description: The recalled bicycle pedals are black and were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005.

Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.

Manufactured in: France

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to the place of purchase, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08354.html

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This message contains the following:

1. Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
2. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
3. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard
4. Nine Firms Agree To Pay More Than $350,000 in Civil Penalties For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear
5. CPSC Public Calendar

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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2008
Release #08-356

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (212) 695-6342
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: BongoCheetah Girls Jackets

Units: About 1,200

Distributor: Kids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label. The jackets were sold in girls sizes 4 through 6X.

Sold at: Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either Marshall’s retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids with Character collect at (212) 695-6343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08356.html

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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2008
Release #08-357

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (212) 302-0077
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Drawstring Hoodies

Units: About 1,200

Manufacturer: Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the Long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has “Request” printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08357.html

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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2008
Release #08-358

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 638-1537
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Hooded Sweatshirts

Units: About 5,740

Distributor: Raw Blue Sportswear, of Moonachie, NJ

Hazard: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Raw Blue hooded sweatshirts were sold in three styles: smack print, kapow print and comic magazine print) and various colors. The sweatshirts have style numbers 7FT5655, 7FT5455, and 7FT5515. Style numbers are printed on the garment’s sales tag.

Sold at: TJ Maxx, Mega Trends, Moonstone Shirts and MP Trading stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $30 and $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to the place of purchase or Raw Blue Sportswear for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Raw Blue Sportwear at (800) 638-1537 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08358.html

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4. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2008
Release #08-355

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Nine Firms Agree To Pay More Than $350,000 in Civil Penalties For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that nine firms have agreed to pay a total of $355,000 in civil penalties. The penalties settle allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that their children’s hooded sweatshirts, jackets, or sweaters were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck. These products, which the firms eventually recalled, pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children. The settlements have been provisionally accepted.

The firms paying the penalties are:

AJ Blue LLC, of New York City, N.Y.
A&R Knitwear Inc., of New York City, N.Y.
Cobmex Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York City, N.Y.
Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.
Scope Imports Inc., of Houston, Texas
Sears Holdings Management Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Siegfried & Parzival Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Vacation Clothing Exchange Inc., d/b/a Basix USA, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

In February 1996, CPSC issued drawstring guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts. In May 2006, CPSC’s Office of Compliance announced (pdf) that children’s upper outerwear with drawstrings at the hood or neck would be regarded as defective and a substantial risk of injury to young children.

Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information reasonably supporting the conclusion that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial risk of injury to the public, presents an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, or violates a federal safety standard.

In agreeing to settle the matters, the firms deny CPSC’s allegations that they knowingly violated the law.

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including links to the settlement agreements and recalls, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08355.html

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Local gardeners do their part to record possible ‘global weirding’
Chicago Tribune ^ | August 5, 2008 | Tim De Chant

Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:05:55 AM by SJackson

An army of local gardeners is tracking the impact of climate change on backyard flora