A Helpful Tip for Newbies

[VeggieGirl]

Hello everyone....

I just thought of a very helpful tip I wish someone had told me when I first went raw, so I'm sharing it with y'all in hopes of sparing someone else the 'grief' I went through (BTW, this may be common knowledge, but it is quite an epiphany for me!)

When trying new raw recipes, cut the recipe by HALF (or a third, or a quarter, depending on how sharp your math skills are...lol...) That way, you don't waste food if you don't like the taste! I can't tell you how many times I have wasted a ton of great and EXPENSIVE ingredients only to discover that the recipe was disgusting. ;) This is especially helpful if you are the only raw fooder in your family (or if you are single).

Cheers,
VeggieGirl

[Allison]

Good advice!

[Autumn]

That's a wonderful idea. I am not new to raw exactly, but up until now I have basically eaten salads, mono meals of fruits/veggies, or nuts, without too much experimentation. I am eager to try the recipes on this site, so your idea is very welcome. I so hate to waste money or food!

Autumn :)

[FEELIN'GOOD]

I learned that lesson the hard way too- I threw out a dish that used 2 cups of macadamia nuts! YIKES- I still haven't finacially recovered! :D

[sweetgoddess]

I appreciate that. I have found it very frustrating to make recipes only to throw them out. Good advice!

Have a wonderfully raw day~

[SimplyRawesome]

Excellent advice VeggieGirl! Yeah, I found out the hard way too. Fortunately for me, it wasn't as painful as Feelin'good experience. I'm so sorry for you.

[Sharon in Colorado]

That's a great tip and we do that too.

It also helps to have a dog, lol. Our dog Ruby has been the recipient of many dehydrated bloopers. It saves on cooked dog biscuits too.

[Sweet lips]

Thanks much for the tip. My husband even suggested it to me the other day. I made the chili recipe which was very good, but decided I didn't want it anymore and after hubby ate it twice, there was still some left, so out it went. Usually I dehydrate stuff that is left over, but that sometimes does not get eaten either. Anyone else got tips - I think it is a good thread to start, but I don't know where to put it.

[caramba]

Makes sense...thanks for the tip!