Suasoria

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• I agree with Bitt. If I don't have any ethical or health issues with something, I'd probably eat a little of it to be polite. Also like RawKidChef says, seasonings and other ingredients used in small amounts don't normally matter to me. On the other…

  in What to do when I can't even eat the food at Raw Potlucks!? Comment by Suasoria
• Health food stores and natural markets sell nutritional yeast. I don't think I've seen it in regular groceries. It's yellow and flaky and is often used i recipes to add a slightly "cheesy" flavor. If you make nut-based sauces,like any of the mock ch…

  in yeast?? Comment by Suasoria
• Funny, the last time I ate meat was over 15 years ago at my new BF’s parents’ house on Thanksgiving. We ended up getting married. (I’m just warning you.) But this is a tough one. Is there any way to bring a big salad or raw pasta dish to share with …

  in Thanksgiving Disaster! Comment by Suasoria
• I haven’t ever refrigerated it. I get gallon jugs and pour into a smaller bottle to keep on the counter. We go through a gallon every couple of months. I’ve been doing it this way for 2+ years and never noticed a difference in taste or freshness. Pl…

  in agave nectar Comment by Suasoria
• Agree with randommara – they don’t need to be washed, and they don’t need to be cooked. However, with some of the news lately about contaminated spinach, tomatoes, etc. (thank you, big agribusiness) it’s still possible that there was something wrong…

  in Is is risky to eat raw mushrooms? Comment by Suasoria
• If I recall your previous posts, it was fairly clear that he has an eating disorder or at least some unhealthy and obsessive behaviors. A spiritual seeker who is constantly in a state of inner struggle and striving can also show this kind of obsessi…

  in Relationships with Non-raw Comment by Suasoria
• Ditto TomsMom and Bean. You've probably heard me say that what someone tells you about food says more about the person than it does about food - and that whole thing struck me as rather creepy and crazy.

  in raw food turned eating disorder Comment by Suasoria
• First, ((((Hugs))))! There is some wise advice here already on eating disorders. I find that for most, going from even a “mostly vegetarian” SAD to Raw is very difficult. It’s easier to go from SAD to RAD (“Revised American Diet” aka vegan) to raw. …

  in raw food turned eating disorder Comment by Suasoria
• In case Dreaminraw checks back in, I want to add a quick note that consumer choice is not it, really. At least not entirely. In general, healthy or natural foods aren’t expensive. Conventional foods are artificially cheap, thanks to government subsi…

  in Cheap places to buy raw items Comment by Suasoria
• Yes, please share!

  in Need raw articles Comment by Suasoria
• Congrats on getting rid of all that crap! I’m surprised there aren’t some responses here for you, so here’s my take. I find when people talk about food it tells you more about them than it does about food, so keep that in mind… “100 percent:” With t…

  in A Couple Of Questions about being raw... Comment by Suasoria
• I use a lot of Nama Shoyu, primarily in Asian dishes, because I like things very salty/savory. I’m not clear what your objections are to nama shoyu, maybe you can explain? I don’t use dates very often and if I need to use a sweetener it’s agave. But…

  in What if there were recipes with NO: Dates, Cashew, Nama Shoyu & Dehydrating... Comment by Suasoria
• Nothing specific to SD, sorry, but I’m very positive on foraging. Worldwide our soil is losing nutrients because of large-scale farming, but uncultivated land is still capable of producing nutrient-rich foods. Sergei Boutenko is popular in weed-eati…

  in Foraging in San Diego area? Comment by Suasoria
• I find taste varies from brand to brand. Nutiva is the only one that tastes “right” to me. (I’m not a coconut fan generally). Some people like palm oil, which has similar properties but seems harder to find – all these tropical fats got a bad rap in…

  in *sigh* coconut oil :-( Comment by Suasoria
• Definitely search Kristen’s site for the Moroccan Gazpacho recipe. It’s da bomb. ;) A raw day around here might be a green smoothie in the morning, a salad at lunch (or a pre-packed raw item from Whole Foods, I won’t lie), and soup or pasta for dinn…

  in Meal Plans Comment by Suasoria
• Here’s my Cuisinart story: mine is at LEAST 25 years old and still going strong. I use it several times a week. It used to belong to my MIL, but I borrowed it so damn much she bought herself a new Cuisinart and let me keep the old one. I’m pretty su…

  in Food Processors? Comment by Suasoria
• Good questions! 1. I only have two recipes posted because I tend to wing it also. Of those two, this one has more comments, so I’ll go with Sweet and sour and spicy beet pasta 2. Hands down, Crisyn’s Rich Cheddar Sauce

  in This Time 2 Questions 4 Newbie Comment by Suasoria
• I wouldn’t worry about 3-4 pounds per week at your height/size. If you were five foot two, it would be a different story.

  in Losing Weight Quickly Comment by Suasoria
• I’m glad you’re asking for advice. I hesitate to offer any unless people really want it. If you’re feeling ungrounded and spacy, it could simply be that you’re not getting enough calories. It can be hard to meet the caloric needs for your high-funct…

  in Ungrounded, Spaciness? Comment by Suasoria
• (((Hugs))) I admire and respect you so much for wanting to help her. Her behavior, stress, and past health problems have been affecting you for a long time, and it would be so easy for you to just avoid/walk away from this situation. I believe 1swee…

  in HELP Comment by Suasoria
• Smaller, local banks aren’t as affected by the financial chaos. You’ll also get more personal service. I will forgive a lot for excellent service, whether it’s from a restaurant, a retailer, or a bank.

  in are there any good banks? Comment by Suasoria
• I like the spirit of what TreeOfLife says above – I’m just wondering, since food is so emotional, what else is going on – good, bad, or indifferent – that might “point something out.” Many people agree that as the seasons change, so do our food need…

  in what happens when you don't WANT raw? Comment by Suasoria
• Berryraw, that's so good to hear! Continued success. There are loads of people here ready to support you however we can.

  in raw eating disorder help? Comment by Suasoria
• I'm with you, Stevio! I started this morning. We shall oil pull together.

  in Oil Pulling-information? Comment by Suasoria
• I'm curious to hear how this turned out. Perhaps Cascadia actually died from moldy kombucha??

  in Kombucha mold problem Comment by Suasoria
• I've been vegetarian/vegan for so long, I'm totally used to people thinking of me as a circus freak. My attitude: everyone around us is a mirror, and we

  in Work reactions Comment by Suasoria
• To bring this back to the original question, can you speak to HR or your plan administrator about other options? There may be a plan with a higher deductible but a lower monthly payment, or an emergency-only plan as Vegan2Raw mentions. Do try not to…

  in Health insurance Comment by Suasoria
• I have heard from many proponents of wild edibles (aka weeds) and they make very compelling arguments. Worldwide our soil is losing nutrients because of large-scale farming, but uncultivated land is still capable of producing nutrient-rich foods. Se…

  in "Foraging" for greens, edible weeds, etc? Comment by Suasoria
• A washed but very dry lettuce leaf in between the filling and the nori works too, and I think adds less flavor than collards. I also have a hard time chewing raw nori. I much prefer the roasted ones, which don’t get so weird when they’re soggy, but …

  in soggy nori? Comment by Suasoria
• I’m surprised there aren’t replies yet, but you could try some searches for more advice. I’ll take a stab at a few – these are just opinions, and you know what they say about opinions. First question is, are you already vegan? 1. Tools I use most ar…

  in Very new to raw...slowly transitioning Comment by Suasoria