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Eat Your Way to Healthcare Savings

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

I was glad to see the article about food and healthcare savings.  Don has joined me in the Omega 3 experiment.  Normally, he’s pretty skeptical about supplements and claims of eating certain things to improve health in some way.  However, he’s also had longstanding, chronic problems with his knee, and tendonitis problems with his finger. …

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Bosque Arts Center

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

The Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, TX is having their annual juried art show Sept 8 – 30 (information below).  I’ve seen their permanent collection and if that’s any indication, the show will be fabulous.  And while you’re there, plan on having lunch at Somethin’s Brewing downtown.   Bosque Art Classic The 27th Annual Bosque…

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Turkey (and Vegetables) Not On My Plate – Yet

Posted on August 16, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

When I was almost on the ranch, there were a dozen turkeys crossing the road.  Now, it’s not unusual for me to see camels, zebra, and exotics on my way it, but I don’t want to have them for dinner.  The idea that I could have an all natural turkey for dinner is very exciting…

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A Hit and a Miss in Austin

Posted on August 12, 2012August 22, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

Let me talk about the “Miss” first.  After months of waiting, In.gredients, zero waste grocery, opened in Austin.  I took all of my containers and bags with me, and maybe I was expecting too much, but it was a big disappointment.  I didn’t buy anything.  It’s very small and very overpriced.  When I checked the…

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What’s Your Beef

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

What are we really eating?  The media is privy to information sometimes I don’t see from other sources.  I’ve included a copy of a story I received the other day, and thought you’d at least like to have the information. Taiwan banned imports of U.S. beef containing ractopamine in 2011. Their parliament has just voted…

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