Word from the Smokies: Peregrine falcons soar from brink of extinction
With striking white-and-gray plumage, yellow beaks and talons and powerfully compact bodies, peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus) are beautiful birds in any posture. But they’re downright magical in the air — aerial acrobats capable of reaching 200 mph as they dive down onto their prey. For Johnson City, Tennessee, ornithologist Rick Knight, such sightings are especially rich in meaning.
Partner content: How old are the eggs?
Question: How can I tell how old eggs are at Ingles Markets?
Answer: You should see a number on the side of the egg carton. This is known as the JULIAN DATE. The Julian date shows you the year and date those eggs were packed, which would normally be within a few hours of the hens producing them.
Partner content: Breakfast & Blood sugar
Question: “I have Type 2 diabetes. What are some good ideas for breakfasts and snacks that will help me keep my blood sugar under control?”
Answer:
First, it’s important to know how many carbohydrates or servings of food with carbohydrates you can have at a meal/snack.
Partner content: “Struggle Meals”
One thing I’ve been noticing lately on social media is a reference to “struggle meals”. These are easy, economical meals to make when money (and time) is tight. Often these meals start out with staple foods with protein like beans, cheese, canned tuna, peanut butter and eggs and then add in or have with starches and vegetables.
Here are some ideas of typical “struggle meals:”
Partner content: What to eat with Alpha Gal
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as mammalian meat allergy, is an allergy to meat. This allergy develops after a Lone Star tick bite causes a reaction in the immune system. This condition is becoming more common in the Southeast.
Partner content: What meat is hormone-free?
Question: Which of your pork, poultry and beef products at Ingles Markets are “hormone-free”?
Partner content: Food Facts — On the Color of the Egg’s Shell
The color of the egg’s shell is based on the type or breed of the hen. Some hens produce white eggs, others brown, blue and even green eggshells.
Up Moses Creek: ‘When, Wren?’
Finally, we can go out the back door again. For a month we made a front door detour around an unplanned construction project on the back porch.
Local food is the best choice
If you need a reminder of the sweet soul of humanity, visit your local farmers market on a Saturday morning.
Sponsored: Brown eggs vs. white eggs, any difference?
Question: Are brown eggs better or healthier than white and do they taste different?
