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I made a few batches of rejuvalac last year from rye berries. It turned out lemony, but it did smell different than anything i had ever smelled. I just started a batch today but now am debating on...

First I put in my greens (spinach is mild) and the liquid. Orange juice gives extra flavor. Citris juicer from Target is like $20. Blend unitl greens totally liquify. Then add other ingrediants. ...

That is so funny! I just got done with my morning sprout rinsing, and noticed white hairs on a few sprouts. Not will to accept that they could have molded, I quickly rinsed them and was determined...

I am so glad to hear about the clay saucer sprouter! I have one right now that has been sitting in my pile of unused pots out by the shed. I am going to run out there right now and get some flax...

I got my scoby today and have my first batch brewing. I am using a gallon sized sun tea (glass) jar that has a spout. (5.99 at hardware store) I think this will work perfect. I am anxiously waiting...

I do prefer satsuma's because they are easier to peel..sigh. I juice naval oranges for my smoothies.
My kids eat oranges. I cut them up into wedges and they like to chew the orange from the peel.

woohoo! Just before I read your post, I was searching the internet for a free scoby. Is that fate or what! The power of thought amazes me!
In other words,---YES, I would love a scoby, and I can...

Alright. I absolutely love smoothies, and I really want to get into the "normal BMI range. I will post my concoctions as of tomorrow morning. NOW....I must go gather my fruit and vegi's as I have...

I am curious. Where does everyone buy their alfalfa seed? I found online places, but can you find them in the food coop? Does anyone harvest them themselves, if that is possible? Do you only buy...

Shash-My one experience with juicing sprouts involved sprouted red beans, and alfalfa/mung bean sprouts. I sprouted a full 16 oz, although the taste was dispicable, if I think something is healthy,...

Thanks for the reassurance.

Rawstrength-Thanks for the suggestions on how to use other ingrediants to make my smoothies creamy. I have yet to buy and coconut oil, and am excited to try this....

I like to put about 1/2 cup soaked cashews in my smoothies. It makes them creamy. Are there any downfalls to adding cashews to a smoothie? I want to get the greatest benefit from my green...

Scoby, lol. You use a scoby to start fermenting, I guess. I love it and am just waiting to pick up my scoby so I can start brewing some. It is too expensive to buy every day. It gives me a...

Whipped Cream:

1 1/2 soaked cashews
1/2 c orange juice
2 tbls maple syrup ( I used raw honey)
dash of almond axtract (optional)
1/4 c water

blend unitl fluffy. Super good w/ sweet fruit.

Awesome-smoothie it is. Thanks. I think it is almost ripe! Getting kinda ugly.

The other day I bought my first Papaya! :D

I have 2 questions:

1. When do you know your Papaya is ripe?

2. What should I do with my first Papaya? Smoothie, dressing, pudding, salad?
...

So my son, who is 2, thought he pulled a fast one over mom today. ;)

I had made raw "whipped cream" for the first time and we were dipping strawberries in it. My son asked for a spoon and...

Mmm. Sounds great for the upcoming summer especially. I love chai, also. I have not tried/see mate before. I am looking forward to yet another "hunt" through my food coop. :)
Thanks for sharing!

Ewwww, this brings back memmories of finding my first big fat grub in a head of broccoli I was rinsing. I have eaten broccoli since, and just chunk it up then wash it piece by peice and X (cross my...

I'm starring in awe at your beauty.

You're eyes are very intense and powerful.
What a journey you have had, you can see it in those truthful, knowing, embracing eyes. Gorgeous.

True...

"chuckle"
If my SAD husband sees a fruitfly in the kitchen-yikes!lol. I get an earful about all my fruit, seed bags, soaking I am so thankful it is still too cool here for the fruit flies to start...

Given, I am new and have not checked out all the other books listed, besides Alissa's, of course, I have julainno's RAW, and I love it. The pics are fabulous. I made his "real toast" and it was...

Shanti-

On April 5th, I think it was, I had such a headache, migraine, whatever. It lasted all day. It was making me nauseas.(sp?)
So I think its normal.
It has to be from detoxxing,...

Shanti-
Hi ya!

Im a newbie too, not 100 % all the time yet...
Tues day, I woke up sweating, but cold. Also, major headache! like dizzying and enabling and swollen glands.

I stayed in bed...

I am inspired to try making my own. We go to a lot of bbq's and such where most are enjoying beer or wine. I think having Kombucha to drink would keep me away from alcohol without feeling deprived,...