Branwyn32

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• I wonder if I can find those here…I live in Georgia and I’ve always heard hickory mentioned in general stuff about the Southeast.Where do you live, TreeOfLife? Just looked up hickory on wiki…ok I’ve DEFINITELY seen those ALL over the place here! I w…

  in Hickory Nuts? Comment by Branwyn32
• I may have watched too much Discovery Channel, but from what you describe…trip out of the country, tropical area, bad virus, dryness…it sounds like some kinda parasitic infection, or a bacterial infection as others said. Did you go swimming at all? …

  in embarrassing question for women Comment by Branwyn32
• Meeghan…I’m new to raw, about a month in and probably about 70% raw, depending on the day. I’m also poor! And loved my bread/carby stuff. I’ve found that getting started is where the bulk of money is spent, it was a big chunk for me to get myself a …

  in I'm sure there have been more than one of these posts before Comment by Branwyn32
• I got a coconut larabar the other day, tho I haven’t tried it yet. I’m wary because I really don’t care for dates (see my “dates taste like butt” thread). I tried the cashew spirulina raw revolution bar and ended up throwing 3/4 of it out…I just cou…

  in Lara Bars! Comment by Branwyn32
• I think there are vegan calcium supplements. They come from coral I think. I take calcium but I think it’s shellfish derived, as I’m not 100% vegan.

  in notcicing my teeth are becoming see through Comment by Branwyn32
• Are plantains safe to eat raw? I only ask cuz they're traditionally served cooked, whereas bananas are not. Or is that just because they're not as sweet ?

  in broke and going raw? Comment by Branwyn32
• durianrider- i agree w/emilyjane...a great and inspired point, but not necessarily entirely feasible for all at any given point. I went to university already for example, therefore i have debt, and unfortunately we can't change the past. you live in…

  in broke and going raw? Comment by Branwyn32
• it’s a bug…i think at the mo the site will only let you add recipes with images. so add an image (even if it’s a stock photo of an orange) and it should work. at least that’s the deal according to one of the mods. there’s a thread about it somewhere…

  in Blender or Food Processor? Comment by Branwyn32
• Sounds like a good choice to me, ungrateful! My food processor is 500 watts so I bet the blender of that power will do quite well. And the glass is good, no leaching plastic! I don’t know the wattage of mine but it blends spinach with a little water…

  in Blender or Food Processor? Comment by Branwyn32
• There are definitely things I can’t do in my blender, but I have a good hand me down Oster that was probably about $50, not a vitamix. It works just fine for green smoothies (I don’t know if it could pass the kale test, but I’m sure I’ll survive). F…

  in Blender or Food Processor? Comment by Branwyn32
• Chicory- I’m so sorry to hear what happened to you. huge hugs The amount of that that goes on in this country (or any other country for that matter!) is horrible, it’s just one of the most deplorable things one human can do to another, it makes me s…

  in maca dreams? :) Comment by Branwyn32
• Queenfluff- I use a brand made by a company called Peru Foods, which also sells quinoa and other South American foodstuffs. They are not mail order and I don’t know if they have a website…I buy it at a local Mexican grocery store. It’s plain yellow …

  in maca dreams? :) Comment by Branwyn32
• Sid23…maca is an plant from the Andes Mountains areas of South America. It’s root is ground up and was used by Incan warriors before battle for energy and alertness. It’s a powerful adaptogen…it will help you feel more alert, aware, and energetic wh…

  in maca dreams? :) Comment by Branwyn32
• Brilliant! It’s true…I’ve been trying to emigrate to Canada for years! :)

  in American Election has Canada on High Alert Comment by Branwyn32
• I was in Borders yesterday and actually picked up Rawolution…that Matt Amsden dude is good looking, though way too scrawny for my taste. I’d be more interested if he gained a few pounds and took the facial hair down a few notches. He just kinda look…

  in Raw Foodist Crushes Comment by Branwyn32
• Thanks everyone for the tips! meloe, what do you mean by just get algae? Like skim it off a pond or something? If so, I would definitely advise against that. I’m not sure how safe that is, as water sources in the wild, no matter how pretty and clean…

  in Spirulina, blue green algae, kelp noodles...Help! Comment by Branwyn32
• Really?! Where do they normally keep them in your WF? I mean in a fridge obviously but near what other items?

  in Spirulina, blue green algae, kelp noodles...Help! Comment by Branwyn32
• Thanks! Much appreciated :)

  in Spirulina, blue green algae, kelp noodles...Help! Comment by Branwyn32
• Personally I would just go and get a salad. You could ask for just oil and vinegar for it. It might not be perfect or have nutrient density of a raw dressing but I doubt that much one time will hurt you. I wouldn’t pass up a job opportunity based on…

  in When your boss offers to take you for lunch.. Comment by Branwyn32
• sid23 Animals do, or at least they should, get pain medicine along with their antibiotics after surgery, just like us. We always prescribed a pain med called Tramadol along with an antibiotic, usually Clavamox, after surgery. Depending on the surger…

  in Spaying/Neutering Pets Comment by Branwyn32
• What’s Bob got to say? (besides come on down) :p

  in Spaying/Neutering Pets Comment by Branwyn32
• Most health food stores should have shredded, unsweetened, unsuphured coconut meat. I just saw some at Whole Foods today. It’ll be dehydrated though, not fresh.

  in Coconut meat Comment by Branwyn32
• I had an apple called an Eve’s Delight at the Union Square Greenmarket in NYC once…it was huge, the size of a large grapefruit, and the sweetest, most delicate, perfectly crisp, clean tasting apple I’d ever eaten. I’ve never seen them anywhere else …

  in Favorite Apple? Comment by Branwyn32
• I put hemp protein powder (just ground hemp seed) in my smoothies every morning. It really messes up the taste though and makes it bitter, so if anyone has any other options, please share. They make a flavoured version but it had some ingredients th…

  in I need more calories and protein!! Comment by Branwyn32
• Squee! I did the pants dance last week! I tried on some jeans I hadn’t gotten into in about 5 years…my favourite pair too…they FIT! I literally ran around the house jumping up and down! As a side note, my nickname is Pants (short for Amanda pants), …

  in hooray! pants dance! Comment by Branwyn32
• I’m excited to try the persimmons! According to what I read they’re not ripe yet and are very sour if eaten before ripening. Alot are falling off the tree though so I’ll guess I’ll just pick the ripest and let them hang out on the kitchen table for …

  in Foragers: Can you identify these fruits? Comment by Branwyn32
• Queenfluff…I just looked up Oregon grapes…you’re right, they’re definitely not them. Shiny dark smooth appearence, not dusted blue, and the leaves are totally different…the Oregon grape leaves look kinda like holly leaves. BUT, in my wikipedia-ing t…

  in Foragers: Can you identify these fruits? Comment by Branwyn32
• Thank you guys! I just looked up persimmon and yup, that’s them! Through one of the pages I looked up wild apples and crabapples, and I’m pretty sure the little brownish green fruits are unripe wild apples. ungrateful The dark berries grow in a grap…

  in Foragers: Can you identify these fruits? Comment by Branwyn32
• I seem to get the same reaction to persimmon…my mouth starts to feel like cotton balls. It’s really bizarre.

  in I don't think I like dates...am I out of the club? Comment by Branwyn32
• Glad I could provide some giggles. :D Truly, if you’d seen my face eating the thing, it may have provoked hysterical laughter. Thanks for assuring me I’m not kicked out of the club and giving some suggestions. I went shopping an an AMAZING organic c…

  in I don't think I like dates...am I out of the club? Comment by Branwyn32