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NBC TV-26 Features Kathy Navis on Factory Farms, Eggs and Food Safety

Staff Reporter — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:57:29 +0000

Recalls of more than one half billion eggs brings NBC 26 to Greens N Grains in Egg Harbor to find out what local consumers are buying.

Kathy Navis tells viewers she has seen more people looking for eggs produced in Northeast Wisconsin, especially in Door County where chicken farmers have hundreds of chickens, instead of hundreds of thousands. She says, “we’ve seen about a 25 to 50 percent increase in egg sales.”

The Organic Consumers Association provides the following things we can to do to get moving in the right direction:

1. Congress should exempt small-scale, direct-to-consumer, local, pasture-based, and organic farmers and food processors from inappropriate food safety regulations. Support Tester-Hagan amendments to Senate Bill 510.

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2. Consumers should swear off factory-farmed animal products and eat vegetarian when pasture-raised organic isn’t available. We also need to press the USDA to require pasture for organic chickens, as it has for cows.

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3. Regulators should phase-out the worst factory farming practices. To address salmonella, we can start by banning battery cages. The USDA organic standards ban battery cages. Michigan and California are the first states to pass phase-out laws. Banning battery cages can cut the risk of salmonella contamination in half.

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4. Localities should lift restrictions on residents raising chickens in their backyards.

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Journal Sentinel reporter Nancy Stohs writes about “An Artist’s Food for the Soul”

Staff Reporter — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:20:18 +0000

In an article entitled, “Cookbooks from around the area are worth a taste,” Journal Sentinel reporter Nancy Stohs writes about “An Artist’s Food for the Soul,” Edgewood Orchard’s Benefit Cookbook for Sale at Hardy Gallery.

She says, “The recipes themselves, contributed by the galleries’ artists, staff, family and friends, inspire double-takes. Consider Red Curry with a Touch of Sweet, Steamed Persimmon Pudding and Sauce, Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemony Couscous with Scallions and Chickpeas.”

Sturgeon Bay Applebee’s Gives 15% of Your Tab to Door County Transportation Programs on Feb 10

Staff Reporter — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:40:11 +0000

This Wednesday! Dine in or carry out and Applebee’s will donate 15% to Door-Tran.

On January 28, 2010 Door County Style Magazine reported the good news that Women’s Employment Project, Inc. (WEP) was awarded funding from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to continue the Door County Transportation Options Program (DCTOP) in 2010.

Door-Tran Mobility Manager, Pam Busch says,”On Wednesday, February 10, Applebee’s will donate 15% of the guest check to Door-Tran and the Door County Transportation Options Program. Print and bring the flyer with you when you dine in or call ahead and carry out. Please, tell everyone you know – help spread the word!”

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“Fresh” a Raw and Natural Foods Deli, Organic Juice and Smoothie Bar Opens Saturday at Greens ‘n Grains in Egg Harbor, June 27

Staff Reporter — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:17:12 +0000

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The healthy options have expanded at Greens N Grains Natural Food Store (GNG) in downtown Egg Harbor. Having completed a graceful and complimentary 1000 sq. ft. expansion into the adjacent storefront space, the new “Fresh” Deli is undergoing a gentle opening on Saturday, June 27 with a grand opening to follow.

The “Fresh” vegetarian and raw food deli and juice bar will be open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Cindy Knigge, who some healthy food lovers may remember from her work at the former Singing Bowl in Ephraim, is taking on the role of “un-cook,” placing a strong emphasis on her love of raw food cuisine.

“We’re focused on raw food and natural foods, whole foods, nutrient dense, whole grain, organic, vegan and gluten-free foods,” Cindy explains.

“Fresh” serves a variety of pressed-to-order organic veggie juices and fruit smoothies as well as a wide variety of raw and natural food main courses including pastas, lasagnas, sandwiches, Panini’s, wraps, a soup of the day, salads, baked goods and desserts. Coming attractions include a tea bar and organic coffees.

Greens N Grains is Door County’s only full service natural food store, offering a complete line of groceries including bulk nuts and grains, spices, organic coffees and teas, healthy pet foods as well as a full selection of cleaning products which are environmentally friendly. GNG has a broad array of supplements and herbs, protein powders and other nutritional products to help the consumer take control of their own health. The store is very pleased to offer many locally grown and manufactured products including as much local produce as possible, eggs, beef, chicken and even local yak burgers.

Greens N Grains is open daily from 10 am – 6 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in downtown Egg Harbor at 7821 Hwy 42, and can be reached at 920.868.9999 or email at info@greens-n-grains.com, the website is Greens-N-Grains.com.