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• I think that Kitchenaids and Cuisinarts are the gold standard in food processors. I have a Cuisinart mini that I’m very happy with, and I’ve used the large Kitchenaids and Cuisinarts extensively. They are great. I don’t currently have a large model,…

  in Food Processor Suggestions Comment by jenny2052
• Coconutty, my brother had a horrible experience with a kitchenaid blender, too! It’s so odd because so many of their other products are great. I don’t know why they can’t get the blender right.

  in Need advice for blender! Comment by jenny2052
• The Braun PowerMax MX2050 is consistently rated very highly by Consumer Reports, and it is always one of their top picks for value, as it sells for just $50. It beats out many more expensive blenders. The only ones rated higher are the top of the li…

  in Need advice for blender! Comment by jenny2052
• Stillfire, that happens when you use two dashes with no spaces, but you can fix it! Just click “EDIT” to go back to the post, then remove the second dash or add a space before and after the dashes, and that will take care of it! It happens to me all…

  in Has anyone used a Nut Milk Machine? Comment by jenny2052
• lushpapaya, how about dates?

  in I'm confused - what's raw? Comment by jenny2052
• Newbie, it is true that the ingredients you listed are usually heated in processing. Not everyone who is into raw food thinks it is necessary to be 100% raw—-a lot of people hang out at 80-90% raw, so that is part of the equation. However, there are…

  in I'm confused - what's raw? Comment by jenny2052
• I’ve had the same reaction with wheatgrass before (most of the time it’s perfectly fine, but a few times I have had a terrible reaction to it). This sounds almost exactly like what happened to me last time I had a problem. Glad you found some ginger…

  in Help! Quick fix for tummy troubles? Comment by jenny2052
• Great site, elizabeth! Thank you!! I was really getting worried about whether there would be a source, so I’m relieved to know that there will be.

  in Upset about Raw Almond Pasteurization? Some Information about Peaceful Protests and Religous Freedom Comment by jenny2052
• What a shame! Raw gazpacho is so easy and delicious…

  in Cilantro Live in Chula Vista Comment by jenny2052
• How about drying them in a dehydrator or just out in the sun? You can then soak them and use in sauces (for a more cooked taste) or just chop them as they are and use them in recipes. They have a very different flavor that way, and it’s also a good …

  in Tomatoes Comment by jenny2052
• Avo, it’s definitely possible, I have a very light gag reflex. But there does always seem to be something to cough up.

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• “Wonder if I could bounce and oil pull at the same time,HA!” I’m sure you could if you are coordinated! I, on the other hand, have a hard time typing emails while oil pulling, so combining it with something physical doesn’t seem very likely for me! …

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• Mham, I got mine at Target for about $20. I hate to shop there, but I just wasn’t willing to shell out for one of the expensive ones. I looked around for a while before I bought it, and I found that there’s not much of a mid-range—they’re either exp…

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• Mham, it is reassuring that I am not the only one. I do have a lot of old congestion, I think. I didn’t even realize how congested I was until I changed my diet. For my daily routine, I do 10-20 sun salutations every morning (and many evenings), eve…

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• Thanks for the input, Avo Cado. I have to admit that my heart kind of stopped when I read “coconut allergy”, so I ran out to try it with water. Same reaction (phew!). So that means detox maybe? Or strep throat being pulled out? (I think you might be…

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• Hi guys—I just started pulling with coconut oil on Monday and have been having pretty good luck – I can usually go 15 minutes before I need to spit. But here’s the problem: as soon as I start swishing, I feel mucous kind of gathering in my throat, l…

  in Oil pulling Comment by jenny2052
• Adjusting to new “sick foods” has been very strange for me. I’m rarely sick, but I tended to gravitate to the same types of things any time I was feeling bad (monthly cycle times too). Interestingly, they are all the same things that actually made m…

  in eating while sick? Comment by jenny2052
• Lapetitemort, my skin has gotten much better on raw (smoother, clearer, etc.), but I still wear makeup to work. I think it’s a combination of brainwashing and also just simple vanity on my part. I’ve gotten so I don’t wear it when I’m off work or ou…

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Queenfluff, that is an awesome site! It makes them much more appealing to me. I’ve steered clear of the cups so far because they looked quite similar to diaphragms, and having had chronic UTIs my entire life, I had horrible problems with diaphragms …

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Blujett—You know, I had kind of noticed more bees around me lately, but I hadn’t made the connection. Maybe that is it! And wow, I just had to post because I finally used papaya as a mask. I feel kind of late to the party on this one, but I don’t ge…

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Qeenfluff, thanks, these are great suggestions. It never occurred to me to dilute my shampoo! I’m definitely someone who uses a big handful, so I’ll start backing off that now. Kauaigirl, I love lavender, so I will give it a try!

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Argh—-queenfluff, that’s kind of what I was afraid of. I’m definitely experiencing the whole too heavy/not moisturizing enough issue. It’s really frustrating because my hair was looking great being washed every 3-4 days or so with the harsh stuff an…

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Thanks everyone! These are awesome suggestions, and I look forward to trying out your favorites! Queenfluff and mham, I do eventually aspire to giving up some of my routine, but skin products have always been something I really enjoy, so it make tak…

  in Favorite toiletries (packaged or homemade) Comment by jenny2052
• Thanks, Marichiesa! I’m just about to start a colon/parasite cleanse, so I’ll follow that with this one!

  in The Amazing Liver & Galbladder Cleanse Comment by jenny2052
• You guys are so inspiring! I think this is just the push I need to do a cleanse, too. Thanks for sharing your stories! Marichiesa, I’m interested in which cleanse you did, too.

  in The Amazing Liver & Galbladder Cleanse Comment by jenny2052
• writeeternity, I think you might be thinking of “kombu” the seaweed? “Kombucha” is a fermented tea (if you heat it, you kill the beneficial probiotics). The names are deceptively similar! jkd—I’ve used kombucha for years and have never heard of this…

  in kombucha turning mouth black? Comment by jenny2052
• 1) Nope, canned foods are always (I think??) pasteurized. 2) Yes! Sprout them! Soak in water overnight, then rinse well in a colander. Cover with a towel and place the colander in a cool spot out of direct sunlight. Rinse at least 3x a day until spr…

  in Canned beans Comment by jenny2052
• Thanks for this reminder to get out to my FM early! I bought a couple pounds of absolutely spectacular queen anne cherries—-they were sold out by the time I left!

  in Farmers' Market Brag Comment by jenny2052
• It looks a little labor/ingredient intensive, so I’ve never tried it, but I always thought this recipe looked interesting: http://goneraw.com/recipes/437-BeLive-s-Mom-s-s… It has a lot of tropical flavors: mango, pineapple, mac nuts, etc. Maybe it c…

  in Recipe Idea for Hawaiian Luau Comment by jenny2052
• I didn’t know the white hairy coconuts were young! I guess I just thought they were a different variety of mature coconut. You might have already gotten past this point, but here’s what I do with coconuts. After I’ve drained the water from the cocon…

  in Shredding Coconut Comment by jenny2052