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Title: Michelle Obama conducts farm tour, gives gifts to U.N. spouses ("Let's Move")
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USA TODAY
URL Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communi ... ur-gives-gifts-to-un-spouses/1
Published: Sep 24, 2010
Author: David Jackson
Post Date: 2010-09-24 18:33:03 by Hondo68
Keywords: Ice Cream is, Health Food, Childhood Obesity
Views: 2439
Comments: 3
The spouses also learned about children's programs at Stone Barns Center, which is north of New York City. "It is an example of what can be done with local businesses, local farms and neighborhood schools, of the kind of energy that comes from children having a hands-on experience on the farm," Mrs. Obama said at a luncheon. "And when they grow it and they touch it and they taste it, they believe in it more than anything that we could tell them." Mrs. Obama also touted her "Let's Move" project against childhood obesity. "Our goal is to ensure that children born today grow up at a healthy weight, understanding how to eat and live in a healthy way," she said. "And we're working with kids because oftentimes it's easier for them to develop new habits than it is for us to try to change old habits as they get older." A special recipe of pickled, hand-picked ingredients from the White House Kitchen Garden, including sun gold tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, chocolate bell peppers, carrots, lemon verbena, and fresh herbs are presented in jars with the First Lady's signature. The jars are topped with original artwork done by California artists, Michael Cronan and Karin Hibma, who were inspired by a photo of Mrs. Obama tending to the garden with children and a wheelbarrow. Chamomile seeds were harvested from the White House Kitchen Garden for the first time this year and are being shared by Mrs. Obama. Also included in the gift is an off-white clay Tea Canister hand-made by Virginia potter Catherine White, whose work is inspired by the varied landscapes of nature. The candle is presented in a custom-made box in a brilliant shade of shimmery sky blue with a silver imprint of The White House on two sides, also designed by Chesapeake Bay Candle. Details on top of the box are taken from the frieze and the lid is secured by a caramel-colored band affixed to a decorative pewter medallion, an exact replica which is a part of the oak and rose garland on the candle. Each gift is presented inside a one-of-a-kind, hand woven basket made of Maplewood harvested in the Midwest by The Longaberger Company, which is a family-owned and operated American company that has been in business for over 100 years. Each basket is lined with a khaki canvas insert. A nickel tag is affixed to the outside of each bag and engraved with the words, "Made Exclusively for Michelle Obama." Poster Comment: Mrs. Obama also touted her "Let's Move" project against childhood obesity. Health food Nazis load up at the Ice Cream stand. New wonder diet unveiled, for obese children.
First lady Michelle Obama underscored her healthy eating project today by giving U.N. spouses a tour of a working farm near New York City, and giving them nature-themed gifts.
The first lady also gave the spouses gifts tied to the kitchen garden she set up at the White House. The descriptions are provided by the White House:
A three-wick soy candle is an original design from the Chesapeake Bay Candle company, based in Rockville, Maryland. The relief on the candle was inspired by a photograph of the frieze, an oak leaf and rose garland, which hangs above the North Portico of the White House. Our national tree and flower, the oak tree and rose, symbolize strength and compassion.
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#3. To: hondo68 (#0)
She fits right in with that group.
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