I am sorry to report that the GINA bill to prohibit genetic discrimination was not included in the latest omnibus bill and this, as far as I can tell anyway, seems to be dead for the year. This means that next year, once again, we'll have to lobby for GINA. So close, and yet so far. I am waiting on news from the Coalition for Genetic Fairness to find out what the next steps will be. I just thought you'd want to know. I can't help but feel like GINA is the butt of some political game being played - why else would senators who have time and time again backed GINA, voted for GINA, suddenly turn their backs on it? Someone, or several someones, are not being straight up about their stand. I can't help but feel disappointed.
Here's another recipe from Toby! Thanks Toby......and I'll get the others posted soon! Ratner's Cheesecake and plain cookies Ratner's was a Jewish dairy restaurant in the lower East Side of Manhattan. This recipe, from my disintegrating, no longer in print Ratner's cookbook, is the closest I've ever gotten to reproducing the rich, heavy cheesecake my mother made when I was a kid. It's worth the time it takes to prepare and every last calorie. Dough Can be prepared in advance. Makes enough for two cakes. Can be frozen or used to make cookies – see recipe below. 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 cup butter 2 eggs 3 cups sifted cake flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients with hands. Refrigerate 3 -4 hours, or preferably overnight. Filling (for
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