The ‘Pickle Bill"
HB 1565, with amendments, fondly known as the 'Pickle Bill” was recently signed by the Governor, which removes ‘processed acidified' canned foods from the RSA 143-A:12, I (b) category of ‘potentially hazardous foods’. Brought by Rep. Matthew Coulon, the bill sought to almost completely deregulate the homemade food industry as a ‘Food Freedom’ measure, to bring New Hampshire into line with numerous other states that do not restrict home bakers to just making cookies and pies, but instead allows meat and chicken meals-to-go, for example, to be made in residential kitchens without licensure, because studies by the Institute of Justice have shown these foods to be ‘inherently safe’, there being no reports of food borne illnesses.
However, Rep. Coulon’s bill was gutted, but with DHHS conceding that ‘processed acidified’ or use of water-bath or pressure cooker processing could be allowed without risk to the public, such resulted in a three-word amendment that now removes the burden of a $175.00 licensing fee which should be excellent news for farmers and home gardeners offering their canned, acidified foods for sale from the residence, at markets, farm stands, or retail stores.
On the horizon, however, is the study of the current laws pertaining to homemade foods, that people say are confusing, too restrictive, and with no evidence of food borne illnesses reported to DHHS to cause alarm, over five years the department reports there were only “ three complaints involving community gatherings, soup kitchens or other unregulated or un-inspected facilities.” Meanwhile, there were a total of 1,950 consumer complaints related to restaurants and retail stores.
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DHHS also stated that "domestic refrigerators are not adequate for food production’. Say what? After consulting with a retired, formerly licensed master plumber, HVAC and refrigeration expert of 40 years, who worked on units at Castle of the Clouds and the Mt. Washington, he agrees that any domestic refrigerator capable of holding temperature at 41 degrees or less it is as ‘adequate’ as any commercial unit. The logic does not therefore compute. The laws must be overhauled to allow more by way of food diversity and availability, not to mention creating an entire new food industry and business opportunities.
Webster Old Home Day
I’ve been proud to serve Webster (and surrounding communities of Andover, Danbury, Hill, and Salisbury) for the past term and for a second year attended the town’s Old Home Day. Big rigs from local businesses, fire and other safety vehicles and personnel from Henniker, Hopkinton, and Webster made up the parade; there were antique cars competing for prizes; all you can eat watermelon, snow cones; a great band, dunking station, corn hole, bag racing and donut eating contests, along with a truck load of sand in which toys were buried of for which the kids could dit, such set the atmosphere for a children’s paradise in the park behind the Webster Elementary School.
Of course, OHD would not be a success without the presence of Betty Pearson, the oldest resident of the town, and the mother, grandmother to so many kids even family members lost count! The Historical Society featured curious, old wooden ‘spool’ looking items with an appeal to help identify their purpose.I sent quite a bit of time speaking with native, George Cummings, former Selectman, who gave me a history lesson and Sheriff Croft and one of his deputies made an appearance. All in all, it was a relaxed, pleasant gathering of folks having one thing in common, they truly love their quaint little town, where pride in property ownership is often on display!
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Got pain? Get “miracle in a bottle”!
Wow! Imagine having occasional, chronic, or acute pain that is not adequately treated by conventional medical means. Now imagine applying a proprietary blend of natural, highest-quality essential oils to those areas of the body affected — and experiencing almost immediate, and best of all, continuing relief!
That is precisely what I experienced after encountering Tresa Saltlers (a Christian Health and Fitness Coach, and dōTERRA® wellness advocate) who was vending a variety of her wellness products at Beacon Fest in Andover, and skeptically selecting her “Pain Relief" product that is applied from a bottle with a roller ball applicator for $10.00.
Applied before bedtime, I woke up the next morning and was shocked by vastly improved mobility, and lack of stabbing, throbbing, debilitating deep pain, tenderness and stiffness, and improved mood! 24 hours after the first application for musculoskeletal conditions, the relief continues. But don’t take my word for it, applied to a friend’s extremely painful shoulder, 24 hours later, he was at my door, money in hand for me to order for himself and his siblings.
Tresa recommended not waiting for pain to manifest itself before applying, but to make application a routine that will allow the holistic treatment to help with ‘healing’, in some cases.
This is not to say that “Pain Relief' is a replacement for getting appropriate medical treatment for the root of the problem, if able, but for me, it’s making the condition far more bearable in the meantime!
I can confidently state that “Pain Relief” is truly a miracle in a bottle — and after checking with your medical professional, if necessary, get ready to ditch the braces, pills, walking aids, devices, other topicals, or exorbitantly priced medical marijuana or CBD products! For all of $10.00, it is a low-risk trial.
Tresa has a variety of wellness products that are yours to explore. I highly recommend and commend Tresa for making her God-given talent available to the hurting masses! Look for her booth at local events.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Yummy Cupcakes
I love unearthing treasures in the marketplace and making them known far and wide. Recently encountered is a gem of a home baker, Linda Paulsen, owner of Yummy Cupcakes, who was vending what can only be described as the ultimate of gourmet cupcakes at the Canaan Farmers and Artisans Market.
Meticulously decorated with a variety of garnishes that hint at the taste delights about to be consumed, such as cookies and cream; caramel or peanut butter filled chocolates; candy orange slices; rainbow colored, soft and delectable dragées, and more. . . Linda has her products down to a science, literally.
She is knowledgeable of the FDA GF (gluten free) PPM (part per million) measure requirement, when quantifying acceptable gluten levels to be labeled gluten free. A quick search produces the information regarding gluten free requirements. FDA measurements for gluten must be less than 20 PPM, but could be required as low as 5 PPM to carry the GF seal of some certifying organizations.
According to Linda, “Wheat flour, which contains gluten, can hang in the air for a minimum of 24 hours, and care must be taken to avoid cross contamination.” Linda openly admits that her kitchen is not dedicated gluten free but that she offers her GFF, “gluten free friendly” cupcakes as an alternative for individuals that would prefer gluten free baked goods as a lifestyle choice.
Once demolishing the yummy garnish, taking a first bite of her GFF Vanilla Salted Caramel Cupcake, I was completely caught off guard by the positively mind-blowing texture and taste of the icing, never before experienced in over 15 years in the baking business, and after decades of tasting commercial and homemade baked products.
The icing is described as fluffy, if not ‘ethereal’ as evidenced from the visible air pockets inside. Not too sweet, not at all cloying or oily, the caramel flavor was insanely ‘intense’ so much so I kept taking smaller bites in hopes of having the dreamy experience last longer, and not to mention the unexpected punch of caramel syrup encountered in the center!! Besides all the children lined up to select their favorites, if ever there was an ‘adult’ cupcake — Yummy Cupcakes are it! Whether just to treat yourself, or for a special occasion, I absolutely guarantee you, and your guests won’t be disappointed.
But wait! There’s more! Linda also makes expertly-decorated, upscale, custom order cupcakes, wedding, and special occasion cakes that can be viewed at: shttps://www.facebook.com/people/Yummy-Cupcakes/100093717704698/
Don’t settle for store-bought! Wow! your birthday boy or girl, and guests! Orders can be placed by phoning/texting Linda at: 603-523-4434 or Email: Yummycupcakes.NH@gmail.com
Stop the Madness!
I believe it is vitally important to bring to light the results of certain House roll call votes for important bills considered this past term. I’m hoping these startling results will cause voters, especially independents, to sit up and take notice of what is actually happening in Concord, to the detriment of young innocents, and freedoms that we cherish — and Republican efforts to stopping all the madness.
CACR17, sponsored by Republicans, relates to parental rights, and provided that the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children is that of their parents. 100% of House Democrats supported Inexpedient to Legislate
A vote for Inexpedient to Legislate is a vote to all but extinguish the inalienable role parents are to have in their minor children’s lives. The motion of Ought to Pass failed because it lacked the necessary three-fifths vote.
HB1419 relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools, sponsored by Republicans. 99.45% of House Democrats supported Indefinitely Postpone.
A vote for Indefinitely Postpone is a vote to kill legislation that sought to protect minor children as young as kindergarteners from exposure to age-inappropriate material in school. Though the content was deemed too offensive to read on the House floor, it is readily available in elementary school libraries! Unfortunately, the bill died after becoming subject to indefinite postponement.
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Congratulations to our own Rep. Louise Andrus, who sponsored HB 1205 that was passed into law with amendment, and relative to protecting the integrity of women’s school sports, that encompasses grades 5-12, which was brought to protect biological females from competing against biological males claiming to be transgender. Read the amendment to the bill for more information: https://www.gencourt.state.nh
However, HB 1205 is not without controversy: Source: New Hampshire Bulletin https://newhampshirebulletin.c...
Formella Joins National Effort Urging SCOTUS to Protect Girls Sports
While his office is in court defending the state’s new law protecting girl’s sports from biological males, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined 25 other state attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the cause.
“One of the most important jobs of the New Hampshire Attorney General is to defend state sovereignty,” Formella told NHJournal in a statement. “In this instance, given the multi-faceted challenge to the state’s ability to legislate in this area, I felt it was critical that New Hampshire join this nationwide effort.”
https://nhjournal.com/formella-joins-national-effort-urging-scotus-to-protect-girls-sports/
Meanwhile, 'the other side' almost unanimously voted against educational opportunities for children, while voting for allowing young innocents in elementary and middle schools to be exposed to obscene material in schools. A Republican Representative attempted to read the inappropriate material on the House floor, but the Democrats went up-in-arms to prevent the member from speaking.
Thank goodness for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). No longer do parents have to ‘make do’ with certain public schools, because, thanks to Republicans there is ’school choice’ where children can thrive — not just survive. I can’t hardly imagine being a parent of minor children today, and having to drop them off at a facility where they are essentially made wards of the state, while parents are kept in the dark as to what is being taught. Very scary.
In May, the ’the other side' spurned having debate about the alarming influx of illegal migrants into the country, and of more importance, into neighboring MA. According to Newsweek:
"All but two Massachusetts House Democrats voted against an amendment to provide statewide shelter priority to U.S. military veterans over migrants.
On Friday, all 25 Massachusetts state House Republicans were joined by two others across the aisle in voting for Amendment 698 as part of House Bill 4600. The amendment introduced by Republican Minority Leader Bradley Jones, titled "Homeless Veterans Prioritization for Shelter Assistance," failed on a 27-129 roll call vote."
Previously posting information about illegal migrants charged with heinous crimes in MA, we must secure New Hampshire borders, and broaden law enforcement’s role in preventing robbery, assaults, drug sales, murder and mayhem in this state!
Why would any city want to ‘welcome’ or protect individuals who are illegally present in this state? Without responsible legislation to combat this insidious problem, it will just a matter of time before we’ll be having to take great strides to protect our vulnerable men, women, children, and property from a flood of monstrous predators seeking refuge in New Hampshire.
