[mpen-dayton] FW: Thanksgiving Special Edition
Have a Happy Thanks Giving! Best, Munsup
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- FW: Thankful for Local Farmers?
- FW: Food Safety During Thanksgiving
- FW: Happy Thanksgiving And It's Great In Dayton!
- FW: Happy Thanksgiving from the Tobacco-Free Coalition
- FW: Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
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One of my friends sent me the pictures copied below!
I thought you might also enjoy reading the funny (but truthful) words!
I don't really adhere to the "philosophy" on these two mugs, but they are funny.
The life sucks … mug I actually saw once in the office of one of my former colleagues.
The saying on the other is due to one of the smartest and most cynical guys I have ever known [fellow grad student about 40 years ago].
From: OEFFA
Subject: Thankful for Local Farmers?
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The staff at OEFFA send their warm wishes for a wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table with family and friends this season and consider the ways in which we are fortunate, we are also mindful and thankful for the farmers and farmworkers responsible for growing our food.
Please help thank and support these local and organic farmers!
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Local Food and Regional Market Supply (FARMS) Act to continue investments in creating a resilient food system. The legislation would improve programs and policies that grow local and regional food economies, help farmers reach new markets, and improve access to fresh healthy food for everyone.
Please show your support for healthy and vibrant food systems by signing OEFFA's Local FARMS Act petition today!
Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
41 Croswell Rd., Columbus OH 43214
(614) 421-2022 | policy.oeffa.org
From: Cheryl Scroggins
Subject: Food Safety During Thanksgiving
I hope that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable season of Thanksgiving.
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USDA Press Release No. 0152.17
Contact: USDA Press, Phone: (202) 720-4623 and/or Email: press@oc.usda.gov
USDA Provides Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2017 — More than 45 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving Day, with a never-ending list of side dishes and desserts. The Thanksgiving meal is by far the largest and most stressful meal many consumers prepare all year, leaving room for mistakes that can make guests sick. But never fear, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is available with tips and resources to make this Thanksgiving safe and stress-free.
"Turkey and other meat and poultry may contain Salmonella and Campylobacter that can lead to serious foodborne illness," said acting FSIS Administrator Paul Kiecker. "By properly handling and cooking your turkey, you can avoid these harmful pathogens and ensure your family has a safe and healthy Thanksgiving feast."
Begin by following these five steps:
Wash your hands, but not your turkey
Washing your hands before cooking is the simplest way to stop the spread of bacteria, while washing your turkey is the easiest way to spread bacteria all over your kitchen. According to the 2016 Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Survey, 68 percent of consumers wash poultry in the kitchen sink, which is not recommended by the USDA. Research shows that washing meat or poultry can splash bacteria around your kitchen by up to 3 feet, contaminating countertops, towels and other food. Washing doesn't remove bacteria from the bird. Only cooking the turkey to the correct internal temperature will ensure all bacteria are killed.
The exception to this rule is brining. When rinsing brine off of a turkey, be sure to remove all other food or objects from the sink, layer the area with paper towels and use a slow stream of water to avoid splashing.
To stuff or not to stuff
For optimal food safety, do not stuff the turkey. Even if the turkey is cooked to the correct internal temperature, the stuffing inside may not have reached a temperature high enough to kill the bacteria. It is best to cook the stuffing in a separate dish.
Take the temperature of the bird
Although there are various ways to cook a turkey, the only way to avoid foodborne illness is to make sure it is cooked to the correct internal temperature as measured by a food thermometer. Take the bird's temperature in three areas — the thickest part of the breast, the innermost part of the wing and the innermost part of the thigh — make sure all three locations reach 165ºF. If one of those locations does not register at 165ºF, then continue cooking until all three locations reach the correct internal temperature.
Follow the two-hour rule
Perishable foods should not be left on the table or countertops for longer than two hours. After two hours, food falls into the Danger Zone, temperatures between 40-140ºF, where bacteria can rapidly multiply. If that food is then eaten, your guests could get sick. Cut turkey into smaller slices and refrigerate along with other perishable items, such as potatoes, gravy and vegetables. Leftovers should stay safe in the refrigerator for four days.
When in doubt call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
If you have questions about your Thanksgiving dinner, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) to talk to a food safety expert. You can also chat live at AskKaren.gov, available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, in English and Spanish.
If you need help on Thanksgiving Day, the Meat and Poultry Hotline is available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Consumers with food safety questions can visit FoodSafety.gov to learn more about how to safely select, thaw and prepare a turkey. For more Thanksgiving food safety tips, follow FSIS on Twitter, @USDAFoodSafety, or on Facebook, at Facebook.com/FoodSafety.gov.
From: Bruce Barcelo
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving from the Tobacco-Free Coalition
From the Dayton Daily News: Nearly half of US cancer deaths blamed on unhealthy behavior.
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/national/nearly-half-cancer-deaths-blamed-unhealthy-behavior/immCV2LvOPz0pjTlFgooeL/
Here is a line that grabbed me: Smoking was the leading risk by far, accounting for 29 percent of deaths.
As all of our minds prepare for Thanksgiving, Tim and I are thankful for giant strides we've seen in Montgomery County when it comes to tobacco related policy. All of our public schools have 100% tobacco-free campuses, 3 of our 4 major universities have 100% tobacco-free campuses, RTA is the 1st transit authority in Ohio to have tobacco-free bus-stops, several of our major park districts have
smoke-free policies. Smoke-Free Ohio was a major reason for thanksgiving when it passed on Nov. 7, 2006. We now prepare for the next major challenge, Tobacco21. Raising the legal age to purchase tobacco to the age of 21 will impact the age of youth initiation, 33% of kids under 18 who become smokers will die as a result of nicotine addiction. It will impact infant mortality, smoking during pregnancy is linked to prematurity and SIDS.
Our goals for Tobacco21 will be to: decrease the number of new smokers; prevent tobacco addiction; avoid negative health impacts; have a healthier and more marketable workforce.
Aren't those exciting goals? Because we have already come so far, we give thanks for were we will soon be!
Happy Thanksgiving from Tim & Bruce
From: It's Great In Dayton [mailto:charliec@greatdayton.com]
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving And It's Great In Dayton!
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From: Need to Impeach
Subject: Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet
First Rule For Having a Fun Thanksgiving: Go with canned cranberry sauce instead of the homemade variety.
Second Rule For Having a Fun Thanksgiving: Don't talk about politics.
Third Rule For Having a Fun Thanksgiving: When your Uncle Steve inevitably breaks rule two, be prepared.
Read up on your talking points below for your debate with Uncle Steve at the dinner table -- and click on a GIF to share it with your family and friends and encourage them to sign on to the effort to impeach this dangerous president!
On impeachment: Simply put, Trump is utterly unfit to serve as president. From obstructing justice by firing the head of the FBI, to threatening nuclear war with North Korea, to normalizing white supremacy, he has shown that he is exactly the person the founders had in mind when they wrote impeachment into the Constitution.
On Russia: Your uncle may insist that Trump is not guilty of anything more than trying to make America great again. Let him know there is clear evidence that Russia meddled in the election last year and there are members of Trump's team who have been lying about their involvement with Russian operatives at every step of the way.
On the GOP tax cuts: For decades, big corporations and the wealthy have gotten an easy ride when it comes to paying their fair share of taxes. The tax cut Republicans are trying to pass will make that far worse -- at the expense of working American families.
Above all, at Thanksgiving, remember this: We're all in this together, and Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the things that bind us together as family and as Americans.
End of MPEN e-Newsletter
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