For many New Englanders the Eastern States Exposition or “Big E” heralds the turn of seasons as it places the bounty of early autumn on display. This is New England's largest fair. Top name entertainment, major exhibits, history and agriculture, animals, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and foods from around the world for 17 glorious days - September 17th – October 4th,
Holding strongly to its agricultural roots livestock still takes front stage for many of the scheduled events. Dairy judging, milking contests, oxen-pulls, sheep, poultry and horse shows and dog herding demonstrations abound. But over the last few years a new animal has been infiltrating New England agriculture – the Emu. And while you may not catch site of the birds themselves you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about them and sample their products from some of the exhibitors.
Vermont Prime Emu Producers (VPEP) staffs a booth in the Vermont building where you can purchase a large assortment of emu oil products for health and beauty. The booth is manned by friends and family of the 4 farms which banded together to form VPEP. Representatives from Riverside Emus, Emus of Vermont, Bob-O-Link Farm, and Neshobe Farm are always happy to talk about the birds and emu farming. Just be warned their products have become so popular that it is not uncommon for a long line to form before their booth.
In the Massachusetts Building, the Chili Station, producers of award winning chili have specially crafted a new chili for this year – Emu Chili. Proprietor Jeff Belkin says that he is very “pleased with the taste of this new recipe and loves the heart healthy nature of the meat”. The ground emu comes from Songline Emu Farm of Gill MA.
On Massachusetts day, Thursday, Sept 24th, the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture will be giving awards to the winners of the 2010 Agricultural Calendar photo contest. 12 winning photos have been selected to be displayed in a beautiful calendar which represents the vitality and diversity of the Commonwealth’s farms, crops and products throughout the seasons.
One of the winning photos was taken by Dee Dee Mares of Songline Emu Farm in Gill MA showing 2 adorable emu chicks and an emerald green egg. Calendars will be available for sale inside the Massachusetts building.
So attend the fair, enjoy the beauty of this season and keep an eye out for the emus.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Jenny McCarthy - Author, Actress, Activist, Comedian, Model Uses Emu Oil
Jenny McCarthy recently thanked emus for her beautiful complexion. Quoting from Entertainment Today
"The 36-year-old star is a huge fan of the unusual beauty product – which is made from the fat of the giant birds – and is convinced it helps her fight the ageing process.
A source told the National Enquirer magazine: “Jenny loves the oil because it sinks deeper into the skin than other oils – and it’s so incredibly potent at fighting off wrinkles, she applies it just once every two days.”
Emu oil has long been lauded for its anti-ageing properties, and is also said to help wounds and burns heal.
Jenny is not the only star said to be enamoured with the moisturiser - Goldie Hawn and Demi Moore are also said to be fans.
‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron also stocked up on jars of the cream after having his appendix removed last year.
A source said at the time: “Zac applies emu oil daily to a scar he got from his appendectomy earlier this year. He can't handle having imperfect abs and the oil, which is made from the bird's fat is said to fade scars. It is already working.”
I would also like to take a moment to bring one of Jenny's passionate interests to your attention. She has teamed up with Jim Carey to create an organization called Generation Rescue. This is an international movement of scientists and physicians researching the causes and treatments for autism, ADHD and chronic illness, while parent-volunteers mentor thousands of families in recovering their children. Watch this quick video intro by Jim and Jenny.
Jenny has also recently co-authored with Dr. Jerry Kartzinel a new book "Healing and Preventing Autism Today"
If you know someone with an autistic child please refer them to this book and organization. There is alot of help out there for them.
"The 36-year-old star is a huge fan of the unusual beauty product – which is made from the fat of the giant birds – and is convinced it helps her fight the ageing process.
A source told the National Enquirer magazine: “Jenny loves the oil because it sinks deeper into the skin than other oils – and it’s so incredibly potent at fighting off wrinkles, she applies it just once every two days.”
Emu oil has long been lauded for its anti-ageing properties, and is also said to help wounds and burns heal.
Jenny is not the only star said to be enamoured with the moisturiser - Goldie Hawn and Demi Moore are also said to be fans.
‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron also stocked up on jars of the cream after having his appendix removed last year.
A source said at the time: “Zac applies emu oil daily to a scar he got from his appendectomy earlier this year. He can't handle having imperfect abs and the oil, which is made from the bird's fat is said to fade scars. It is already working.”
I would also like to take a moment to bring one of Jenny's passionate interests to your attention. She has teamed up with Jim Carey to create an organization called Generation Rescue. This is an international movement of scientists and physicians researching the causes and treatments for autism, ADHD and chronic illness, while parent-volunteers mentor thousands of families in recovering their children. Watch this quick video intro by Jim and Jenny.
Jenny has also recently co-authored with Dr. Jerry Kartzinel a new book "Healing and Preventing Autism Today"
If you know someone with an autistic child please refer them to this book and organization. There is alot of help out there for them.
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