Dear Readers: I ran across a gold mine of information and want to share it with you. The subject is so ordinary that you will probably laugh. It`s eggs. I, too, thought that I knew all there was to know about the subject, but I was wrong.
Take this test and you`ll be surprised at what you didn`t know. It`s from the Mayo Clinic Nutrition Letter.
What is your egg-safety sense?
Answer true or false to these questions to find out how many tips you know for preventing bacterial growth in the eggs you eat.
1. All commercial Grade A and AA eggs have been washed and sanitized.
2. Eggs should be refrigerated in their original carton at 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Cracked or leaking eggs are probably safe to eat.
4. Never leave eggs or egg-containing foods at room temperature for more than two hours.
5. Keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold foods cold
(below 40 degrees Fahrenheit).
6. Runny eggs may still contain some bacteria.
7. It is safe to reuse a container after it has had raw egg mixture in it.
Answers: 1. True. 2. True. 3. False. Use only uncracked eggs. 4. True. If you hide hard-cooked eggs for an Easter egg hunt or display them as a centerpiece, either follow the two-hour rule or do not eat the eggs. 5. True. When refrigerating a large amount of a hot, egg-rich dish or leftover, divide it into several shallow containers so it will cool quickly. 6. True. Cook eggs thoroughly until both yolk and the white are firm. When you eat in a restaurant, check eggs made-to-order or served from a buffet to be sure yolks are not runny and portions of liquid egg are not visible. 7. False. Use only clean, sanitized equipment and utensils. For example, after mixing cake batter that contains raw egg, wash the bowl in hot, soapy water before mixing frosting in it.
Dear Ann Landers: My husband has asked for a divorce. He says he doesn`t love me. I`m shocked and heartbroken. We have been married 44 years. I`m 62 and he is 63.
Our marriage was never very good. Sixteen years ago I asked him for a divorce and he begged me to stay, so I did. The same thing happened five years ago.
Although we were never happy together I had become resigned to the situation and decided to stay married forever. I now feel that I`ve invested too much in this marriage to let him pull out.
I have begged my husband not to go through with the divorce, but he says his mind is made up. We have been to his lawyer, but I have not agreed to anything.
I don`t know what to do, Ann. This is really making me sick. All I do is cry. Please advise me.
D.R. in Mississippi
Dear D.R.: We called Jackson, Miss., and spoke with Larry E. Clark, special assistant attorney general. He suggested that you get your own lawyer. If both parties do not agree to a ”no-fault” divorce, there are special considerations of which you should be aware.
I firmly believe that a woman who stays with a man who doesn`t want her has a very slim chance for happiness. You are better off alone, dear.
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