Q. I'm planning my daughters wedding, and I'm wondering if I can
use flowers on the cake? Are flowers poisonous? What about the
greenery ?
Mom in, IN

A. Yes, some flowers are edible and some can be poisonous. The
best thing to do is google or go to your library and research edible
flowers. Some like; geraniums, pansies, nasturtiums, and calendula,
and lavender are edible. For sure there are others. A suggestion on
greenery, try fresh herbs. They come in a variety of shapes and
textures to make a nice background.



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The Miracle of Life
The chick pictured above is one of the newest additions
to our menagerie. Our children had missed a clutch of
eggs for; obviously, a couple of weeks. When they were
discovered we told them to gather the eggs and we
would compost them the next morning ( not knowing at
what stage they might be). The next morning everyone
ran late out of the house so the eggs did not get to the
compost heap. When we arrived home our daughter;
India, was the first into the house. She came bursting out
of the house with her hands clasp together. "There was a
chick hatched" she said in a frantic voice. Sure enough
there was Miracle. The significance here is that chicks
don't hatch after 24 hrs after "mama" is off the eggs.
However, this is a true           

The Herbal View:
The Verdict Is In - Dr. Oz Says It Works !
Gin soaked raisins have long been recommended for Arthritis discomfort. Now
Dr. Oz has added his stamp to the use of this simple remedy. It works this way.
Pour roughly a half a bowl raisins and then cover them with gin. Allow the
raisins to soak up the gin for a day or two. When the gin is soaked in place the
raisins into a sealed jar and eat about nine a day.
More tips at www.doctoroz.com .

We are as we love.
It is love that measures
our stature.
William Sloane Coffin

Support your local food growers. It is the best way to know
where your food is coming from and what has gone into it if you
do not grow or raise it yourself. Your helping to support your
local economy ( perhaps your neighbors and friends). In
addition there is a very great and systematic push to take these
choices away from you.
But, hey if at all possible raise something of your own.......it's
good for you in more ways then one.