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February 2010 Organic Center Newsletter
Thursday, Feb 04, 2010


Key Discovery Strengthens Linkage Between Pesticide Use and Colony Collapse Disorder
Scientists around the world have been trying to identify the risk factors driving honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). There is near-universal agreement that the problem remains severe; many factors can trigger CCD, and of these, several appear to depend on a weakened...
Apple Cider Brine for Turkey
Apple Cider Brine For Turkey
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon Cold Water
- 1 Gallon Apple Cider
- 1 Cup Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 6 sprigs Rosemary
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 1 orange cut in half
- 4 Bay Leaves
- 1/4 cup Peppercorns
Preparation
To make the brining solution, dissolve the salt and sugar in 1 gallons of cold water in a non-reactive container (such as a clean bucket or large stockpot, or a clean, heavy-duty, plastic garbage bag.) Add the Apple cider, oranges, lemons, thyme,Bay leaves, peppercorns, and rosemary. Soak Turkey Overnight or Up to 24 hours.
Note: if you have a
big turkey and need more brine than this, use 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup
brown sugar for every gallon of water.
ECS Robbie Frans



