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Salmonella–Free
Eggs
In case you haven’t followed the news, American shell eggs
have been found to harbor a consistent level of Salmonella enteritidis. This
proves to be a problem when:
• you eat undercooked eggs, such as
soft boiled, poached or lightly fried eggs
• you eat sauces or
dressings that use undercooked eggs, such as Caesar dressing
• you
eat baked goods that are slightly undercooked, such as soufflés.
Well, weep no more. We believe that because fowl pest disease wiped out significant portions of the poultry flocks in the Netherlands in 2003, Salmonella free eggs became available in grocery stores here. Look for Salmonella vrij on the label.
Lichtjesroute in Eindhoven
The “little lights route” is a commemorative event in
Eindhoven beginning on the 18th of September, the date when Eindhoven
was liberated by the U.S. 101st airborne division, and lasting three
weeks. As with religious holidays, some secularization has taken
place, which while making it less commemorative, heightens the interest
for children. Each year, every lamp post along a many kilometer
route through the city receives a light display. For one block
the display will be the same, but the colors of the lights will change:
stars, butterflies, killroy, parachutes. The Xtreme amongst us
bicycle but the rest drive it after dark, and if you go on opening
night, you may catch commemorative events in the heart of Eindhoven
and elsewhere, including parades, bands, tents, etc. It’s
like slow burn fireworks.
Customized Postage Stamps
Personal
customization has hit a new frontier in the Netherlands! Send
in a digital photo, pay for the privilege, and you can have stamps
with your face or the face of your kids on them. How can the
United States be SO far behind on this one?
Kunsthandle
A. H. Bies in Eindhoven
An art gallery with museum quality works… in Eindhoven! Catch
their annual “new” exhibit in late October or November.