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Just in case> After reading Sewg2000's blog, it brought to mind an article I read about Bill Gates and why he is buying up farmland here in the US. Not just an article, but there was also a video of him explaining to the reporter of why he was doing this. The video was hard to watch. Gates never sat still, he flailed his arms and wiggled in his seat as he was responding to the interviewer. My thought was, "What is that man taking to cause him to wiggle like a hyperactive 5 year old?" I'm serious, it was very hard to watch the whole thing. His response was very clear that it was about the money, fake meat is going to make him richer, so he thinks. Buying farmland only to control what the people here are going to be allowed to eat. There was another video in the article that showed how they produce and grow the fake meat in a lab. I don't know about you, but there is no way I'm going to eat that garbage. So how would he control what he calls the wealthy country's meat supply? He wants to rid those countries of their cattle and only allow them lab grown meats. Now the poorer countries would have real meat, but it would be genetically modified. Isn't that sweet of him? He's going to take care of poor people in poor countries. Yeah, like he did with those vaccines he gave to children in India and Africa. The video about the fake meat shows it looks like real meat, but the texture and the taste, not even close to real beef, but they said you'll get used to it. Oh, and this isn't the Beyond Beef you see in the markets now, it is not made from veggies, it's made with chemicals. Would you eat it?
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Nope. We tried the veggie based meat one time.... my budget was very limited, and the store had it on sale, far cheaper than the regular hamburger. We dressed it up with all the trimmings, but none of us liked it at all. It may have improved since then, but I still don't buy it. I suppose it would be an okay substitute if someone couldn't or really didn't want to eat regular meat. But the lab kind? No. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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As ranchers who produce organically raised Angus BEEF FFFFFFFFFFFFF-NO FAKE meat on our table and a COLD DAY IN HADES before it would be. For years our Beef went for Kosher Beef until the government shut them down. What little bit of meat I Buy in the stores one can clearly see it is REAL MEAT. Allow the vegans their choice but DO NOT try that shit with US.
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I would never buy meat that wasn't the real thing, no way. I buy all my meat from the local butcher. But I have eaten burgers and the odd nugget now and then, guilty as charged lol.  How much money does Bill Gates need. ??? Seems like with some rich people the more they have the more they want.
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Just in case> After reading Sewg2000's blog, it brought to mind an article I read about Bill Gates and why he is buying up farmland here in the US. Not just an article, but there was also a video of him explaining to the reporter of why he was doing this. The video was hard to watch. Gates never sat still, he flailed his arms and wiggled in his seat as he was responding to the interviewer. My thought was, "What is that man taking to cause him to wiggle like a hyperactive 5 year old?" I'm serious, it was very hard to watch the whole thing. His response was very clear that it was about the money, fake meat is going to make him richer, so he thinks. Buying farmland only to control what the people here are going to be allowed to eat. There was another video in the article that showed how they produce and grow the fake meat in a lab. I don't know about you, but there is no way I'm going to eat that garbage. So how would he control what he calls the wealthy country's meat supply? He wants to rid those countries of their cattle and only allow them lab grown meats. Now the poorer countries would have real meat, but it would be genetically modified. Isn't that sweet of him? He's going to take care of poor people in poor countries. Yeah, like he did with those vaccines he gave to children in India and Africa. The video about the fake meat shows it looks like real meat, but the texture and the taste, not even close to real beef, but they said you'll get used to it. Oh, and this isn't the Beyond Beef you see in the markets now, it is not made from veggies, it's made with chemicals. Would you eat it? """ONLY CRICKETS"" THE DAYS WILL END ... TIME WILL BE ETERNAL
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"Nileyears replies on 4/29/2022 3:46 pm: I'm with you on that!! I'd starve before I ate that crap!! Now I wish I had purchased more land when I bought this place, I'd have me a few head of cattle of my own. I did order some more chicks which should be here the second week of May. I just read about some chicken plant that was shut down and they culled over 5,000 birds and fired all the workers. Keep watch on that, we might be seeing more and more of our food plants shutting down. Expect egg prices to skyrocket." I was using the collective "you"...Your blog seems to indicate that you are You sound fearful that you will be forced to eat non-meat....that you are fearful of losing your choice...The meat, fish, egg, milk industry is horrific, the way those animals are treated, sure has me cutting way down on animal products...... '
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Hi Nile. The answer to your question is 'yes', I would give 'fake' meat a go. As for the humble soybean, it was known as the 'poor man's meat' in Asia (protein content higher than milk without the saturated fat or cholesterol). Having lived my early childhood in Indonesia, we often ate tofu (soybean curd) and tempe (fermented soybeans) so I'm quite familiar with the product. As a child, I preferred tempe over meat (as told by my mother). Tofu can be very bland but does soak up any flavours added to it. Last night I enjoyed a meal of gado-gado (Indonesian dish of steamed vegetables with peanut sauce) and fried tofu and tempe which I thoroughly enjoyed (tempe soaked in tamarind water before frying is my favourite way of eating it). Would just like to add I also dislike the taste of plain soymilk, similar reaction to you but strawberry flavoured soy milk I love (prefer rice milk as its flavour is reasonably mild).
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The Impossible Burger contains: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% or less of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12. Other than water, the main ingredient is soy protein concentrate. In and of themselves, soybeans are perfectly healthy, but soy protein concentrate is heavily processed, which means many of the benefits of the raw food are lost. For example, raw soybeans provide a great deal of calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, iron and magnesium, but Impossible Foods fortifies its burgers with vitamins and minerals, likely to make up for the lost nutrients during processing. beyond-burger-cross-section The Beyond Meat Burger. Beyond Meat What is the Beyond Burger made of? Just like the Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger has a long list of ingredients. It contains: Water, Pea Protein Isolate, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil, Contains 2% or less of the following: Cellulose from Bamboo, Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Dried Yeast, Gum Arabic, Citrus Extract (to protect quality), Ascorbic Acid (to maintain color), Beet Juice Extract (for color), Acetic Acid, Succinic Acid, Modified Food Starch, Annatto (for color). In terms of ingredients, the two burgers are pretty similar, the exception being the main protein source. Beyond Meat uses pea protein instead of soy protein, and there's no soy leghemoglobin, which is Impossible's key ingredient that makes the burger "bleed." Also, Beyond Burger's red color comes from beet extract, rather than heme from the leghemoglobin like in the Impossible patty. Yep, the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat Burger are both vegan -- neither contains any animal products of by-products. In a statement to CNET, Impossible Foods confirmed that its burger is vegan but noted it has used animal testing to evaluate the safety of its heme protein (also called soy leghemoglobin). The bottom line is that both of these companies have created a "burger" in a lab, made from only plant products and designed to emulate the taste and texture of real beef. Your comfort level with that depends on your stance on food engineering (and how picky you are about beef, if you do eat it). Beyond Meat veggie sausages Beyond Meat offers sausages and "beef" crumbles in addition to the Beyond Burger. Beyond Meat A few things might influence your opinion on which burger is healthier: The Impossible Burger contains mostly organic ingredients, while the Beyond Burger doesn't The Beyond Burger is strictly non-GMO, whereas Impossible Foods recently faced backlash about using genetically modified ingredients that contain the pesticide glyphosate The Impossible Burger is fortified with more vitamins and minerals than the Beyond Burger From a numbers standpoint, both burgers hit around the same marks: Per serving they both have: Just under 300 calories About 20 grams of protein Nearly 400 milligrams of sodium -- so be mindful if you're watching your salt intake. The Beyond Meat burger has 20 grams of fat to Impossible Burger's 14. You can see the full nutritional values for the Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat for more info. Well, the Impossible Burger evidently tastes enough like real beef to gross out vegetarians, and food scientists at Impossible Foods say the burger can substitute for ground beef in any recipe. The Beyond Burger is described as having a somewhat coconut-y aftertaste, but the majority of reviews on Amazon come from happy customers who are impressed by proximity to real beef. Both burgers are generally described as resembling beef more than traditional veggie burger patties (like a Boca Burger). However, the taste and texture of both burgers may not be close enough for some beef lovers. In our blind taste test of the two burgers, CNET staff members noted some pretty distinct differences -- check out what they had to say about the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger. It's worth pointing out that no Impossible Burger or Beyond Meat Burger is the same. Restaurants use the patties from either brand to create an faux-meat burger option that fits with their menu, so the patties are the common denominator, but the flavor of the entire burger is unique to each restaurant. ......................................................................................................................................... ***I think its all the additives that make me hesitate to bother with these products. Although some may be concerned about Bill Gates buying agricultural land, I would be far more concerned with how much land in N. America, and how many processing plants are being bought up by foreign countries. When we protested eating some of the foods my Mother made, she would just respond with, "EAT.... You've never been hungry." Some of you may remember Witchy who grew up in Holland during the Second World War. She related times they had to dig up and eat grass roots etc. in order to stay alive. Never say, "Never....." Sorry this is such a long comment~~~
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Very interestng comment, Rocket, and yes I remember Witchy very well indeed. 
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PERSONALLY. HUMANS MUST SURVIVE. SINCE TIME BEEGUN HUMANS HAVE BEEN RAISED AND SLAUGHTERED, KILLED, AND SHOT SHOCKED. ETC. FOR THE FOOD HUMANS NEED. WHILE I AM A SOFTHEARTED PERSON, EVEN IF I AM A HOLE TO HUMANS. ANIMALS RAISED FOR PROCESSING ARE HUMANN SURVIVAL. SORRY FOLK. I WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO KILL ANYTHING ON PURPOSE UNLESS IT MEANS I OR MY LOVED ONE STARVING. PETA CAN GO SUCK A SOUR LEMON THE DAYS WILL END ... TIME WILL BE ETERNAL
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4/30/2022 12:42 pm |
I remember Witchy Woman very well. She came to Texas to visit a mutual friend. The usual Dallas gang was planning to meet and destroy her character in the chat room one night at a set time. ( Someone ) informed her of their plan and she was at the airport leaving when they showed up in the chat room.LOLOL Then they went after me. Those were what many called the good old days. Some here still team up and go after. It takes all kinds to make up a world. LOL Party On!
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4/30/2022 1:07 pm |
Niles we always grain fed the calf we planned to butcher for a short while after it was weaned from the cow resulting in the cut of beef being slightly marblized and very tender. Those grass fed critters get old and tuff by the time they weigh out much---like trying to eat shoe leather. LOLOL The better grade steer calves might dress out 70% at best A better grade heiffer calf woud dress out about 55% Once a chicken raiser always a chicken raiser. LOLOL Party On!
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4/30/2022 6:01 pm |
White leghorn pullets I assume. LOL When they grow up & get lonely there are always many different type roosters for sale on Craigs List Waco. Sometimes free. Do not mess with the Canadian blog mother. She knows more about us than we do. LOLOL She will analyze your thought process and hit you upside the head with that incessant psycho babble. LOLOL Looking forwad oto some chicken pics. Party On
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Sorry, I mentioned I prefer rice milk over soy milk - think I had Asia and rice on the brain! I meant oat milk - rice milk's too watery and doesn't pack as many quality nutrients found in oat or dairy milk. The soy products (including milk) I buy use only non-genetically modified soy beans. I'm not wholly vegetarian, let alone vegan, but I do like 'clean' eating & living. As said, am open to trying 'fake' meat. Thanks Rocket for the nutrition rundown on the two vegan burgers. I wouldn't be daunted, and with further development, their nutritional content could become premium quality (?). I'm interested in the current development of cultured/cell based meat, i.e. meat that is grown from a tissue biopsy of cells taken from an animal where it's then cultivated in a controlled environment that mimics the environment of an animal. This technology enables the production and consumption of meat and fish without the need for any animals to be slaughtered. Cultured meat is also considered to be an environmentally friendly alternative to factory farming, which is a major producer of greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient pollution. [quoted courtesy Cell Based Tech] Quite exciting because not everyone can access grass fed beef. A Brave New World eh? 
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4/30/2022 6:24 pm |
Speaking of meat. There used to be a gigantic flea market up in Forest Hill. One section had people selling chickens , eggs, ducks, geese & goats. These foreignors ( orientals ) would come in.-------buy the goats -----ducks -----geese-----tie them up-----load them in the trunk of their cars and take them to a place south of town and butcher them after paying a fee. There was never enough ducks & goats to fill the demand. I always think of that when I hear how covide started at the China market.. LOLOL
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5/2/2022 12:54 pm |
I always enjoyed the 20 mile long garage sale that began in Cleburne. I must look up when it is held now. It was always a big event. Week before Last I sold $730.00 of STUFF at an all city garage sale. Also traded some stuff for a black truck tool box.----Think I can get $70.00 for it. easily. Still have 2 buildings and the man cave full of STUFF. LOL Big Idea--- I must go to the 20 mile garage sale------Give some of those big tme vendors a cheap prce on a whole building full of stuff. Otherwise I will not live long enough to get rid of it all. LOL One prize is a shotgun with a duck landing on water ----carved into the stock----several guys have asked me to name a price, but I am afraid one might buy it. LOLOL in the seventh grade I won a soap carving contest with the same scene. I decided---------I can carve the same encircled scene in wood.------Which happened to be the stock of my first shotgun. LOLOL Speaking of milk----We were so poor growing up.-----My mom would mix 1/2 gallon of powdered milk with the same amount of the real thing. LOL Anything to save a nickel. I managed to live through it so life is still good. LOL
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5/2/2022 2:54 pm |
Darter mentiond clover interspersed wit other forage for cattle. Here in Texas we had to be very careful and NOT let cattle into a pasture where thereis fresh clover in early morning when there is dew on plants. The combination of succulent clover & moisture will cause cows to bloat up like a balloon. LOL They can get down & never get up unless a hose with soapy water is inserted. LOL Or one can call a veteranarian. In the event of emergency near death -------The trusted pocket knife can be utilized. Just STAND CLEAR-------stab the critter in the belly behind the ribs to relieve the pressure. The cow will then jump up and walk away. LOLOL Beef for the table. I,ve seen a few beer drinking guys that needed that remedy. LOLOL Party On!
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I always enjoyed the 20 mile long garage sale that began in Cleburne. I must look up when it is held now. It was always a big event. Week before Last I sold $730.00 of STUFF at an all city garage sale. Also traded some stuff for a black truck tool box.----Think I can get $70.00 for it. easily. Still have 2 buildings and the man cave full of STUFF. LOL Big Idea--- I must go to the 20 mile garage sale------Give some of those big tme vendors a cheap prce on a whole building full of stuff. Otherwise I will not live long enough to get rid of it all. LOL One prize is a shotgun with a duck landing on water ----carved into the stock----several guys have asked me to name a price, but I am afraid one might buy it. LOLOL in the seventh grade I won a soap carving contest with the same scene. I decided---------I can carve the same encircled scene in wood.------Which happened to be the stock of my first shotgun. LOLOL Speaking of milk----We were so poor growing up.-----My mom would mix 1/2 gallon of powdered milk with the same amount of the real thing. LOL Anything to save a nickel. I managed to live through it so life is still good. LOL You just missed Antique Alley, it took place a couple weekends ago. I think the next one is in September? I know there are two a year and April and September are usually the months they are held in. My Mom used to do the same with milk, with 7 kids and 4 being growing boys, she had to cut costs someway or another.
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Darter mentiond clover interspersed wit other forage for cattle. Here in Texas we had to be very careful and NOT let cattle into a pasture where thereis fresh clover in early morning when there is dew on plants. The combination of succulent clover & moisture will cause cows to bloat up like a balloon. LOL They can get down & never get up unless a hose with soapy water is inserted. LOL Or one can call a veteranarian. In the event of emergency near death -------The trusted pocket knife can be utilized. Just STAND CLEAR-------stab the critter in the belly behind the ribs to relieve the pressure. The cow will then jump up and walk away. LOLOL Beef for the table. I,ve seen a few beer drinking guys that needed that remedy. LOLOL Party On! LOL, did they need that remedy or did they just look like they needed that remedy? Some of those beer bellies look like they are going to pop at any given moment. 
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