Aug 28, 2009 -
The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare
Eight things we can do to improve health care without adding to the deficit.
By JOHN MACKEY
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
With a projected $1.8 trillion deficit for 2009, several trillions more in deficits projected over the next decade, and with both Medicare and Social Security entitlement spending about to ratchet up several notches over the next 15 years as Baby Boomers become eligible for both, we are rapidly running out of other people's money.
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Oct 06, 2008 -
A new effort to help shoppers stay healthy
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/113/story/277025.html
Published: Monday, October 06, 2008
Press and wire reports
WASHINGTON - No more wondering where your hamburger came from, or where your lettuce and tomatoes were grown: Shoppers can now see lots more foods labeled with the country of origin.
It's a law years in the making but timely, as China's milk scandal and the recent salmonella-tainted Mexican peppers prompt growing concern over the safety of imported foods.
Still, hold the import-bashing: Numerous outbreaks in recent years have come from U.S.-produced foods, like spinach grown in California.
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Jan 05, 2007 -
INGREDIENTS
Angostura Dressing (Makes 2 cups)
3/4 cup (6 ounces) orange juice
1/2 cup (4 ounces) California raisin paste
1/2 cup (4 ounces) olive oil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon English mustard powder
1 tablespoon Angostura Bitters
1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Salad
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, about 7 ounces
1 slice smoked ham
1 tablespoon California raisin juice concentrate
3 dried figs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry bread crumbs
2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry coconut flakes
Oil for frying
1 cup (2 ounces) assorted greens
3 tablespoons (1 ounce) California golden raisins
1 cucumber
10 chives
1 leaf radicchio
PROCEDURE
Measure all ingredients for dressing into blender container and blend well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Sep 27, 2007 -
Buffalo Chicken Salad
From Woman's Day Magazine
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min
Bake: About 12 min
Cost per Serving: $2.24
1 box (10.5 oz) frozen crispy baked chicken tenders
1 bag (7 oz) Parisian salad mix (green leaf, frisée, radicchio and shredded carrots)
4 ribs celery, cut diagonally in 1/2-in. pieces
1 cucumber, halved, seeded and cut in 1/2-in. chunks
1 red bell pepper, halved, cored and cut in 1/2-in.
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