ONIONS AND THE FLU - An Old Wives Tale?
from a post by Goldi at OnlineAuction.com (OLA)
In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that
visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.
Many of the farmers and their family had
contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one
farmer and to his surprise, everyone
was very healthy. When the doctor asked
what the farmer was doing that
was different
the wife replied that she had
placed an unpeeled
onion in a dish in the rooms of the
home, (probably only two rooms back
then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he
could have one of the onions and
place it under the microscope.
She gave him
one and when he did this, he
did find the flu virus in the onion. It
obviously absorbed the bacteria,
therefore, keeping the family healthy.
Now, I heard this story from my
hairdresser in AZ. She said
that several years ago many of her employees were
coming down with the flu and so were
many of her customers.
The next year she placed several
bowls with onions around in her shop. T o
her surprise, none of her staff got sick.
It must work.. (And no, she is not in the onion
business.)
The moral of the story is, buy some
onions and place them in bowls around
your home. If you work at a desk, place one or two in your office or
under your desk or even on top somewhere. Try it and see what
happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu.
If this helps you and your loved ones
from getting sick, all the better. If you
do get the flu, it just might be a mild case..
Whatever, what have you to lose? Just a few bucks on onions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now there is a P. S. to this for I sent
it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on
health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about
onions:
Weldon, thanks for the reminder. I don't know
about the farmers
story...but, I do know that I
contacted pneumonia and
needless to say I
was very ill...I came
across an article that said to cut
both ends off an onion put one end on a fork and then
place the forked end into an empty
jar...placing the jar next to the sick patient at
night. It said the onion
would be black in the morning from the
germs...sure enough it happened just
like that...the onion was a mess and I
began to feel better.
Another thing I read in the article was that onions
and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have
powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties.
********end of Goldi's post at OLA*********
Vermonter (another great member at OnlineAuction.com) provided this link:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/swineflu/onion.asp
********end of Vermonter's post at OLA*********
Here is what I said (and think) when I posted on the thread at OnlineAuction.com (OLA):
I read the snopes file and while I saw what they had to say, which basically amounts to 'there is no scientific proof', that can be said about a lot of old folk/wives tales.
For instance: At the beginning of each summer, as a child I would inevitably get a sliver of glass in my foot. When it happened, my Grandmother would cut and tape a piece of raw potato to my foot to draw out the glass. Sounds pretty silly, but it always worked. Someone told me it was all in my mind, so one summer I didn't use the potato... instead I went to the ER and they shot novacaine into the cut and then dug the glass out, leaving a huge whole (stitches were then required) and eventually a scar... in addition to a pretty hefty bill from the hospital... and guess what? They still didn't get it all... so I taped a frigging potato to my foot and guess what? You got it... the glass worked it's way out... so now, when I get a sliver of glass (or anyone I know does), we get a potato and get the glass out. Old Wives Tale? Sure... but it has never failed... and of course, there is no 'scientific proof' for it... but it always works.
For the price of a few onions (about $3.00 for a bag of about 8 onions), I'm willing to give it a try... I don't know if it works, but I know my Grandmother did it and I definitely KNOW we didn't get colds and flu when I was a kid...
Science be d&%#$d, they say we came from monkeys... what do they REALLY know anyway... they can't prove it works, but they can't prove it doesn't either... roflmao!!!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Monday, November 9, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Black Bomber Jacket Size Large NWT MMS SSS
This beautiful Black Bomber Jacket, size Large, is currently up for auction at OnlineAuction.com for an opening bid of $19.95 (includes shipping saving you $10 right off the bat!). The jacket still has all it's tags, including the $60 price tag!
One of the best things about bidding on and winning this jacket is that the money will go to a good cause. Profit from this jacket will be sent to MarysMeowsKittyRescue (a Rescue for all animals, not just felines), a No Kill Pet Rescue. You can also help MMKR by purchasing healthy pet treats by clicking here: PET RESCUE
One of the best things about bidding on and winning this jacket is that the money will go to a good cause. Profit from this jacket will be sent to MarysMeowsKittyRescue (a Rescue for all animals, not just felines), a No Kill Pet Rescue. You can also help MMKR by purchasing healthy pet treats by clicking here: PET RESCUE
Click here to see or bid on the Bomber Jacket!
Tell Them MetzyMom Sent You!!!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fried Chicken Recipe from OnlineAuction.com
Fried Chicken Recipe
Fried Chicken
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2- to 5-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
1/3 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 lb. lard (or solid vegetable shortening)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1. Rinse the chicken pieces and blot them with paper towels. In a large bowl combine the buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and the salt, and stir to combine.
2. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the pieces occasionally.
3. Combine the flour, seasoned salt and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a shallow baking dish and blend well. Line a baking sheet with three layers of paper towels and place it near the stove.
4. Put the lard and butter in a large ( Cast-Iron frying pan )- works best or a pot big enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer without touching. Melt over medium-high heat. The fat should be about 1/2-inch deep.
5. Heat until it registers 365 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small cube of bread dropped in the oil browns in about 1 minute.
6. Using tongs, remove the thighs from the marinade, draining well. Dredge them in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour. Place them skin-side down in the center of the pan.
7. Coat the remaining pieces in the same way and add them to the pan in a single layer without touching. Work in batches if necessary.
8. Don't move the chicken for about 5 minutes or until the coating is set and looks firm. Check the underside by lifting with the tongs--it should be deep golden. Cook the pieces between 8 and 20 minutes (depending on size), turning them periodically until crispy brown and cooked through.
9. To test, cut into the thickest part of a piece. The juices should run clear and the meat should be opaque throughout. Place on the paper-lined baking sheet to drain.
10. Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter and serve hot, room temperature or cold.
I got this recipe from someone at OnlineAuction.com and if I could remember who, I'd give them full credit! I have tried this recipe and after years of making crummy fried chicken, I can honestly say that this recipe ROCKS!!!
Fried Chicken
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2- to 5-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
1/3 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 lb. lard (or solid vegetable shortening)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1. Rinse the chicken pieces and blot them with paper towels. In a large bowl combine the buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and the salt, and stir to combine.
2. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the pieces occasionally.
3. Combine the flour, seasoned salt and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a shallow baking dish and blend well. Line a baking sheet with three layers of paper towels and place it near the stove.
4. Put the lard and butter in a large ( Cast-Iron frying pan )- works best or a pot big enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer without touching. Melt over medium-high heat. The fat should be about 1/2-inch deep.
5. Heat until it registers 365 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small cube of bread dropped in the oil browns in about 1 minute.
6. Using tongs, remove the thighs from the marinade, draining well. Dredge them in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour. Place them skin-side down in the center of the pan.
7. Coat the remaining pieces in the same way and add them to the pan in a single layer without touching. Work in batches if necessary.
8. Don't move the chicken for about 5 minutes or until the coating is set and looks firm. Check the underside by lifting with the tongs--it should be deep golden. Cook the pieces between 8 and 20 minutes (depending on size), turning them periodically until crispy brown and cooked through.
9. To test, cut into the thickest part of a piece. The juices should run clear and the meat should be opaque throughout. Place on the paper-lined baking sheet to drain.
10. Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter and serve hot, room temperature or cold.
I got this recipe from someone at OnlineAuction.com and if I could remember who, I'd give them full credit! I have tried this recipe and after years of making crummy fried chicken, I can honestly say that this recipe ROCKS!!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Holiday Recipes Being Posted at OnlineAuction.com
Sugar Free Stained Glass Dessert
From MetzyMom's Emporium at OnlineAuction.com
From MetzyMom's Emporium at OnlineAuction.com
When this dessert is cut into and placed on a dessert plate, it looks like stained glass!
(this dessert can be made 2-3 days in advance before serving)
Ingredients:
1 box yellow sugar free jello
1 box red sugar free jello
1 box green sugar free jello
1 box orange sugar free jello
1 box blue sugar free jello
(note: the jello can be any flavor, just different colors and
it doesn't matter if you use Jello Brand jello or store brand jello.)
1 box sugar free vanilla pudding
1 pint heavy whipping cream (the kind you whip yourself)
2 packets of Splenda (or Equal, or Sweet-n-Low, etc.)
Prepare each box of jello seperately, according to package, but use 1/3 cup less water so that the jello will be 'stiffer' when cooled (easier to cut and work with). Cool until well set.
While jello is cooling, prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package. Cool to about room temperature.
When each jello has 'set', cut each color into cubes or pieces similar in size. Don't worry about perfect cubes, just try to cut it up so that the pieces you end up with are all similar in size and shape. Put all different colored cubes into one big bowl.
Whip the heavy cream and Splenda until soft peaks form. Fold in the pudding and mix carefully. Carefully add jello cubes and stir until all jello cubes are coated.
Pour into a 9x12 glass baking dish (pyrex, anchor, any GLASS baking dish will do) and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to firm up the dessert. Serve well chilled.
For more holiday recipes, visit the OnlineAuction.com Community Chat Forums!
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
MetzyMom Has Mystery Goat's Milk Soap at OnlineAuction.com
Mystery Scent Soap Bars are something I offer only a couple times a year. They are ready made soaps where I randomly select a scent and color for you. They're already made, so they ship faster than my made to order soap bars.
Mystery Scent Soap Bars are $3.00 each! These were made for the craft fair I did last weekend, so they're fresh and ready to ship AND they're at a special price! Each bar is 'bagged and tagged', so the only mystery is that you won't know the scent until you open the box!!! Can't Miss With This! Hurry, quantities are limited!!! Click here to see the whole listing!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
OnlineAuction.com is Having a Manly Man and Super Sports Sale
COME JOIN US ON NOVEMBER 3rd - 10th
for the
SUPER SPORTS & MANLY MEN'S SALE
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LOVE TO PLAY & WATCH
"SPORTS" WE OFFER THE "SUPER SPORTS SALE"
A COMBINATION OF MOSTLY BRAND NEW AND SOME
USED SPORTS TEAM ITEMS.
ITEMS
SUCH AS NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA TEAMS, NASCAR & MORE !!!
THE "MANLY MEN'S SALE"
THIS SALE IS COMPRISED OF ANY & ALL ITEMS A MAN (& WOMAN) COULD & WOULD USE.
WE ALL HOPE TO SEE YOU!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Starbucks Smoking Deal at OnlineAuction.com
Starbucks Smoking Deal at OnlineAuction.com
My Starbucks Supplier called and has received a huge surplus of Starbucks coffee bags in the 12 ounce size. I am planning to make a run out there Saturday and thought I'd check to see if anyone wanted me to pick them up a particular type. I believe his biggest surplus is in decaf, but he has lots of regular too.
Minimum order is 6 bags, which will cost $24.00 (that's $4.00 per bag instead of the $12.00 per bag you would pay in the grocery store plus it's EXACTLY what he's charging... so I have added no mark up... consider it my Christmas Present to you). Six bags fit perfectly into a Priority Flat Rate Box, which ships for $10.00... so your total cost for 6 bags of Starbucks Coffee delivered right to your door is going to be $34.00 (average retail for the 6 bags alone is $72.00 if you buy them in your local grocery store).
Send me an Omail with the type of Starbucks you'd like me to look for (example: House Blend, Morning Horizons, Columbian, Expresso, etc. Sorry, the Christmas Blend is not available... EVER... lol), if you'd like regular or decaf, if you'd like whole bean or ground, how many bags you'd like (remember, groups of 6). If you have a second choice, let me know that too... or on the other hand, if you are only interested in one kind, let me know that too.
I doubt that you will see this kind of offer again. I usually get this for $6 a bag from my own use, but because my supplier got so much in this month, he is discounting it to the $4.00 per bag price.
One very cool reason to take advantage of this offer is because if you order 6 bags, you can keep one for yourself, and then take the other 5 and put them in a basket with 2 dollar store mugs, wrap it in cellophane and give them as nice gifts this Christmas. People will think you spent $25 or $30 on them, when you can actually do the entire basket for about $8 (that includes the coffee!).
Well, let me know if there is a certain kind of Starbucks you'd like me to look for by omailing me through OnlineAuction.com User name MetzyMom. I will make a list and try to get what you ask for. If I am able to get your choice(s), I will omail you when I have your order and set up the listing at that time for you to purchase.
This offer is only good for OnlineAuction.com buyers and sellers. You must have at least a free buyer account at OnlineAuction.com to get this deal. So sign up today at http://www.OnlineAuction.com today!
This offer expires Saturday at NOON PACIFIC TIME.
My Starbucks Supplier called and has received a huge surplus of Starbucks coffee bags in the 12 ounce size. I am planning to make a run out there Saturday and thought I'd check to see if anyone wanted me to pick them up a particular type. I believe his biggest surplus is in decaf, but he has lots of regular too.
Minimum order is 6 bags, which will cost $24.00 (that's $4.00 per bag instead of the $12.00 per bag you would pay in the grocery store plus it's EXACTLY what he's charging... so I have added no mark up... consider it my Christmas Present to you). Six bags fit perfectly into a Priority Flat Rate Box, which ships for $10.00... so your total cost for 6 bags of Starbucks Coffee delivered right to your door is going to be $34.00 (average retail for the 6 bags alone is $72.00 if you buy them in your local grocery store).
Send me an Omail with the type of Starbucks you'd like me to look for (example: House Blend, Morning Horizons, Columbian, Expresso, etc. Sorry, the Christmas Blend is not available... EVER... lol), if you'd like regular or decaf, if you'd like whole bean or ground, how many bags you'd like (remember, groups of 6). If you have a second choice, let me know that too... or on the other hand, if you are only interested in one kind, let me know that too.
I doubt that you will see this kind of offer again. I usually get this for $6 a bag from my own use, but because my supplier got so much in this month, he is discounting it to the $4.00 per bag price.
One very cool reason to take advantage of this offer is because if you order 6 bags, you can keep one for yourself, and then take the other 5 and put them in a basket with 2 dollar store mugs, wrap it in cellophane and give them as nice gifts this Christmas. People will think you spent $25 or $30 on them, when you can actually do the entire basket for about $8 (that includes the coffee!).
Well, let me know if there is a certain kind of Starbucks you'd like me to look for by omailing me through OnlineAuction.com User name MetzyMom. I will make a list and try to get what you ask for. If I am able to get your choice(s), I will omail you when I have your order and set up the listing at that time for you to purchase.
This offer is only good for OnlineAuction.com buyers and sellers. You must have at least a free buyer account at OnlineAuction.com to get this deal. So sign up today at http://www.OnlineAuction.com today!
This offer expires Saturday at NOON PACIFIC TIME.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Author Unknown
When you thought I wasn't looking saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Author Unknown
Monday, October 12, 2009
MetzyMoms Victorian Christmas Goat's Milk Soap at OnlineAuction.com
GOATS MILK SOAP
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SCENT
HOMEMADE JUST FOR YOU
SAFE FOR MOST SKIN TYPES
FROM METZYMOM AT ONLINEAUCTION.COM
MetzyMoms Victorian Christmas Goat's Milk Soap at OnlineAuction.com
About 4 oz per bar (most are 4.2 oz or better)
Each Soap Measures 3 3/4 inch by 2 1/2 inch and is about 1 1/2 thick
Ships In About 72-96 Hours via USPS First Class Parcel
Every Bar is Handpoured, Single Bar by Single Bar
Every Bar Individually Wrapped
All Natural Ingredients
Made Fresh Daily
This scented Goat's Milk Soap Shower Bar is Victorian Christmas, which smells unique to each and every person who samples the scent. Everyone who has commented on it said it brought back a happy childhood memory long forgotten. How cool is that?
Click HERE to Buy Your Victorian Christmas Scented Soap!
About 4 oz per bar (most are 4.2 oz or better)
Each Soap Measures 3 3/4 inch by 2 1/2 inch and is about 1 1/2 thick
Ships In About 72-96 Hours via USPS First Class Parcel
Every Bar is Handpoured, Single Bar by Single Bar
Every Bar Individually Wrapped
All Natural Ingredients
Made Fresh Daily
This scented Goat's Milk Soap Shower Bar is Victorian Christmas, which smells unique to each and every person who samples the scent. Everyone who has commented on it said it brought back a happy childhood memory long forgotten. How cool is that?
Click HERE to Buy Your Victorian Christmas Scented Soap!
INDOOR FIRESTARTERS FOR YOUR FIREPLACE
FIRESTARTERS
FIREPLACE AND OUTDOOR GRILLS
MIXED CEDAR AND PINE FOR EASY START
START FIRES THE QUICK AND EASY WAY
FIREPLACE AND OUTDOOR GRILLS
MIXED CEDAR AND PINE FOR EASY START
START FIRES THE QUICK AND EASY WAY
Homemade Firestarters will even start Wet Wood
Easy to Use and Works Fast So You Don't Have To
Needs no paper, kindling, fatwood, or anything else
Light the wick and have a roaring fire in about 5 minutes
Water Resistant Firestarters are perfect for campfire grills or cooking pits
Safe and Easy for the Elderly To Use
16 Firestarters in each box
If you worry about starting fires in your fireplace or a campground grill, this is the perfect solution! If you worry about your elderly parents or grandparents starting their fireplaces safely, this is the perfect solution!
Homemade from Cedar, Pine, and Paraffin, this firestarter is simple to use. You simply build the fire around it and then light the wick. Approximately 5 minutes later, you have a rip roaring fire without the use of newspaper, kindling, fatwood, etc.
NO MORE NEWSPAPERS OR KINDLING LAYING AROUND!!!
These firestarters measure approximately 2 inches across by 1/2 inch thick. While easy to use, common sense dictates that caution should be exercised as these little fire starters are made with one purpose in mind: to start a hot, rip roaring fire quickly. Definite caution and supervision should be used if children are permitted to participate in firemaking.
If you are planning beach bonfires or campfires, please visit my store for the Bonfire Firestarters!
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