tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68275579661635065322024-03-12T20:28:28.113-07:00Raw Baby RowanRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-4268097173845512132011-10-02T14:23:00.000-07:002011-10-02T15:02:21.684-07:00I Grew My Own Pineapple!!!<div><br /><div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6pZhqpmyZIAsHsbGQGjH2BMff2blqL9Un-aq5XwMktC8PN8IeLJ9WmFStU3sp08-68YOVFVdMLvMSBPhO6PKugnkAyBVofxdWsFW7s4bDeuLSbrbhOZAK9y8kwRWrj6DcrHb51VcAuU/s1600/024.JPG"><font face="verdana"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659009582339269170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6pZhqpmyZIAsHsbGQGjH2BMff2blqL9Un-aq5XwMktC8PN8IeLJ9WmFStU3sp08-68YOVFVdMLvMSBPhO6PKugnkAyBVofxdWsFW7s4bDeuLSbrbhOZAK9y8kwRWrj6DcrHb51VcAuU/s320/024.JPG" /></font></a><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana">Wow, after only two long years I <em>finally </em>picked and ate my very own home-grown in the northern midwest pineapple! I must say, it was so much sweeter and "ripe" tasting than even the best chosen from the store. I saved the top that I twisted off, let it air dry for 4-5 days, and it's now starting to grow roots in a glass of water on the windowsill over the sink. My original post of how to fruit a pineapple is linked on the sidebar, or you can click here:</font></div><div><a href="http://rawbabyrowan.blogspot.com/2009/06/fruiting-pineapples.html"><font face="verdana">http://rawbabyrowan.blogspot.com/2009/06/fruiting-pineapples.html</font></a></div><div> </div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4IjtJwQd5NDTfXhyphenhyphen21y03PG6TI9IgntpMtUJpA3I1MRelyOWGgZOOWyLrjDDH4vu4u-S0hxF370P3mjIjTQ2LsGV-Na9qlAUob1SoH3Xp8xaGYqZZUOPRDRr9t4CJTtjDA65Y46MV88/s1600/158.JPG"><font face="verdana"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659013467245537634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4IjtJwQd5NDTfXhyphenhyphen21y03PG6TI9IgntpMtUJpA3I1MRelyOWGgZOOWyLrjDDH4vu4u-S0hxF370P3mjIjTQ2LsGV-Na9qlAUob1SoH3Xp8xaGYqZZUOPRDRr9t4CJTtjDA65Y46MV88/s320/158.JPG" /></font></a></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana">Here's the fully ripe fruit just before I picked it. I had moved the pot outside for a part of the summer and it had tipped during a big storm. Me being me didn't notice for a few days while it started to grow a bit crooked. But then, don't we all grow a bit crooked? ;o}</font></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana"> Two years is definately a labor of love for an indoor pineapple plant, but it was fun and worth it IMHO. What to try next? Anyone have suggestions? Leave a comment, I'd love to hear!</font></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div><div><font face="verdana">~Sharilyn</font></div><div><font face="verdana"> </font></div></div></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-26364476330597411302010-09-25T09:43:00.000-07:002012-09-21T22:34:20.786-07:00I’m Lying On My Belly<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"> It’s about <st1:time hour="6" minute="30" st="on">6:30 A.M.</st1:time> and there’s a beautiful sunrise beginning to peak over the northeastern hills—baby pinks and blues right now, hints of vanilla (How appropriate!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our big little girl was born 4 minutes to 4 A.M. Wednesday morning weighing 10 pounds and 10 ounces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>((((WHEW!!!))))<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of that weight put on in the last 2 ½ weeks prior, from what I could tell, but then, Rowan was 10-1 and I ate SAD throughout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>{Methinks the genes of my beloved husband had some influence here.}<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> Anyhoo, everyone is doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Better even.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By Wednesday evening I was downstairs for a while on the couch, Thursday up and about around the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even took “Shelf” outside on the moveable “porch” swing for a while, laying and rocking and nursing with one of those soft warm breezes kissing legs and arms and faces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday she was finally able to really open her eyes (they were swollen from delivery) and looked all around with her cute newborn crosseyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>((giggle))<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then a mini photo shoot and off to the library and store to get groceries {I NEED GREENS!!! ((craving)))} and to print off some pics to send out to everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> Thurs-Friday I couldn’t get to sleep, I think because my milk was coming in (THANK YOU Raw Tahini Milk!!) And was hot and hormonal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I slept a bit between <st1:time hour="16" minute="30" st="on">4:30</st1:time> and 9 off and on, but not much sleep there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Suprisingly didn’t seem to change functionability too much. (((Is that because of the vegan vs. meat???)))<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So last night I was still the last to get to sleep, maybe around 12:30-1am after nursing, then woke a little bit ago to nurse again and I felt rested and ready for the day, sooooooo . . . as the mini-Sharilyn World is sleeping I thought I’d type this up to post later today at the library. And without further ado, I give you:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> The Birth Story of "Shelf" (name undecided as of yet) <span style="color: #351c75;">UPDATE: After 2 weeks of deliberating, we've finally decided on Gabriella Nyx.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> As some of you know, I had been having regular contractions since 36 ½ weeks, roughly every 10-15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They didn’t hurt, they were mainly an annoyance. I began cervical ripening with evening primrose oil at the 37 week mark in hopes of bringing on labor, which obviously didn’t work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Knowing how big Rowan was, and feeling the babe growing so large throughout the pregnancy on such a healthy diet, I (with my midwife’s OK) felt this was good to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I asked her about using castor oil and she advised against using that before 42 weeks, as she had seen too often babes delivering when they weren’t “lined up” quite right.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So that with a bit of nipple stimulation, but still no labor, and STILL having the B H contractions that didn’t produce was a bit frustrating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> Then on Wednesday I had a major migrane, which I chalked up to the handful of tootsie rolls I ate, as the last headache I had was when I had the flu at 2 months, and prior to that I can’t remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps instead it was a flood of hormones or whatever getting my bod geared up for labor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contractions started getting harder in the evening, but hadn’t gotten closer than the 10 minutes, and some had even gotten further apart, as much as 35-40 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> I called my midwife a couple times that evening, but said to hold off coming as she’s 2 hours from me and I didn’t want her driving here for “nothing.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was going to bed around 11:30-12 and told me to call then to let her know how I was doing, but after getting up to pee and having 3 contractions on top of one another in the 5 minute trip to the bathroom I called her shortly there after, which was a good thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began getting everything ready, did a quick mini-enema, filled the pool set up in the upstairs hallway, put down plastic, set out towels and supplies etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shortly after I woke Rich to rub my back during contractions and do some acupressure points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> The midwife arrived around 1:30, checked me and the baby, and I got into the pool shortly after. I guess I started feeling pushy around <st1:time hour="14" minute="30" st="on">2:30</st1:time>, but didn’t start the regular hard labor for another 15-20 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pushed hard (mostly) for about and hour, then her head was partway out, but I was nearing exhaustion, so out of the pool Rich lifted me. I got on my hands and knees and with the midwife behind me helping to turn the baby (her shoulder was stuck for a couple minutes until she corkscrewed) and pushed her out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a bit of rubbing and a few puffs of oxygen to get her going (Tight squeeze!), but she started girgling then crying softly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am VERY glad I opted for a midwife rather than unassisted here!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rich held the baby, warming her and talking to her gently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> Within a couple minutes I felt another contraction, so I got back on hands and knees and gave a little push---Out popped the placenta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pretty cool looking, so I asked all kinds of questions about it, what’s this thing here, how does that look, etc. Then I hopped into the shower while Rich and the midwife dealt with cutting the cord, rubbing in the vernix, etc. I got into bed and Rich brought the babe to me to nurse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She latched right on and Boy! could she suck!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The midwife and Rich were busy cleaning up a bit, draining the pool, etc., then I got checked for tears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a very small internal perineum tear, which tells me, ladies, that delivering on your back is NOT the way to go!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had an episiotomy with Tris and tore to a 2 with Rowan, both on my back, as the doctor ordered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;"> Anyway, she said I looked real good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The midwife put golden seal on the baby’s umbilical stump, brought up my coconut water and raisins, tucked us in, hung out for a couple hours to make sure everyone was fine, and then was off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since then, I’ve gotten small patches of sleep, but haven’t really needed much, which totally surprised me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took until Friday evening for the baby’s swelling around her eyes to go down enough for her to really open them, but now she’s bright eyed and curious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">And still doesn’t have a name as I type this, but we’re almost there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was hoping one would just fit, but so far just a couple really close but not quites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone have suggestions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doesn’t matter anyway, as we’ll have decided by the time I’m able to get to the library and check e-mail again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">~~~Sharilyn</span></div>
Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-62704219282620465012010-09-16T12:59:00.001-07:002010-09-16T13:11:35.218-07:00New Pics!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtF1Zo8-3QPWhkwCOC4L_ngpYIkT2m8ggN0q5fQYULV6-foXWWAUZY4HjvFU3q1AyVLRh3GgO1y55jFYNGMHDhjTKRG5xVtPhkCDO4XFT_36_ybCrc3PRzU8Xy2FIchrrGkwiDs6385I/s1600/DSCN0873.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517605466933043106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtF1Zo8-3QPWhkwCOC4L_ngpYIkT2m8ggN0q5fQYULV6-foXWWAUZY4HjvFU3q1AyVLRh3GgO1y55jFYNGMHDhjTKRG5xVtPhkCDO4XFT_36_ybCrc3PRzU8Xy2FIchrrGkwiDs6385I/s320/DSCN0873.JPG" /></a><br />Our raw icecream cake--did I post the recipe?? Can't remember. It was super delicious, though too sweet to eat a whole piece at one time for Tris.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3HRuaJe-KI4KiQ_gDqiqraFFk2Qv05_gg0TpaRSBVD3HZrXH4WnhLoTaqAiP_PlSDqpvqCVIx3d-KxOTgFU3GHCiyDoTn9dD6zBbi3KtzGiMew2DLBcrQWpBkhM3aD9DKggoGK5OILU/s1600/DSCN0884.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517603903709593186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3HRuaJe-KI4KiQ_gDqiqraFFk2Qv05_gg0TpaRSBVD3HZrXH4WnhLoTaqAiP_PlSDqpvqCVIx3d-KxOTgFU3GHCiyDoTn9dD6zBbi3KtzGiMew2DLBcrQWpBkhM3aD9DKggoGK5OILU/s320/DSCN0884.JPG" /></a><br />Overlooking the Mississippi.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXOoRys6oQy7aOjCR4OCGQsy9NJCYbhF18wbUf6cDIo7eDk-aLbvl-T2mkMpOZ8VC713tHxOw9W3vxggT0ULHotfW3sBtNq4oM2ZaWi5IqlQwMT5kTgSR3LcszCmOjixBxQ36v7ymIho/s1600/DSCN0946+rot.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517603896791271586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXOoRys6oQy7aOjCR4OCGQsy9NJCYbhF18wbUf6cDIo7eDk-aLbvl-T2mkMpOZ8VC713tHxOw9W3vxggT0ULHotfW3sBtNq4oM2ZaWi5IqlQwMT5kTgSR3LcszCmOjixBxQ36v7ymIho/s320/DSCN0946+rot.JPG" /></a><br />Rowan's Fall 2010 pic.<br /><br /><br />Tomorrow is my official "Due Date" for the new little one. I was really hoping s/he would have arrived by now, but apparently s/he wants to come out on his/her own schedule. I've got everything set for a water birth, mom's in from out of town for the birth, and I am SOO ready to be unpregnant, although am savoring the last few movements. (We're not planning on any more after this one.)<br /><br /><br />Anyhoo, will give an update once Sharilyn JR. arrives.Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-53499479591303358332010-08-16T14:17:00.000-07:002010-08-16T14:40:55.271-07:00August HeatSo it's about halfway through August and it's been one heat wave after another. But my garden melons are lovin' it, and I'm anxiously awaiting their ripening. <br />Kid news: We've decided to homeschool Tristen this year. He's been asking to be homeschooled since last year let out, so we did a trial run for a couple weeks and he LOVED IT. Mainly because it was finally up to his math/science/reading levels. So, I'm jumping in with both feet and have read about 11 different "homeschooling how to" books to get a good feel from a number of different sources. Not to mention the web research. I don't mind the "work" at all. It has, in fact, rekindled some personal interest in all subjects. I use to LOVE doing math problems in HS, and learning different aspects in the science field . . . can't wait! <br />Rowan is saying some funny things as of late--course i can't think of any of them as I type, that would be too easy. But we seem to have a good laugh almost daily. She's doing really well with her reading and can now read about 20-25 words. Can't wait til that "click" happens in her brain and she starts learning words at a fast rate. Will be interesting to observe.<br />"Shelf" has gotten a bit less active--running out of room I suppose. I've been trying to drink green juice with cucumber daily, to help with stretching and hopefully "unstretching" after the birth. I'm not due until mid September, but am hoping s/he will arrive early as Daddy is big, and Rowan weighed 10.1. Fine for the hospital, but at home I'm aiming for a bit smaller, so the sooner after 38 weeks, the better. I still haven't gained much weight wise--about 3 pounds total--but I measured my bust, hips, theighs, etc. and have lost a few inches, around 6 or so. Interesting. And if there's anyone else who reads this blog that had a raw or mostly raw pregnancy, I'd love to hear about your weight gain etc. and how baby turned out.<br />Any hoo, here's to a quick and fairly painless labor and a happy, healthy babe! (holding up a cup of cuke-celery-apple-ginger juice)<br />~~~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-75054494423382784422010-07-05T13:04:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:28:36.404-07:00MeanderingsA million thoughts. Getting ready for baby. EC. Cloth diapers. How come I'm not gaining much weight (although no question about girth!!!!LOL.)? Sleeping w/o Rowan coming in to sleep in the wee morning hours and ''squishing" the newest. Laundry to do. Tristen back from his dad's for 3 weeks, 10 lbs heavier, not a damn thing i can do about it. Green smoothie, anyone?? Will Rowan be O.K. or overly jealous? Will I be able to deal w/ the sleep deprivation and a 3 year old on top of a newborn? Water birth? Stop worrying, already!!!!!<br />At least I'm not worried in the least about the whole giving birth part, oddly enough. I've been able to picture laboring in the upstairs hall and my bedroom right from the get-go. Then the idea of setting up a birthing pool in the kitchen, or possibly giving birth in the play room (there's a futon in there to lay on) downstairs occured to me. But absolutely no hesitation of homebirth, or fear for myself or soon to be #3. Not worried about pain, bleeding, nothing. I know everything is going to go great.<br />So what am I eating for babe today??<br />Since Tris just got back from his dad's and needs (IMO) to detox a little, he's green smoothieing and I've decided to join him. We'll also juice, and have fresh fruit and veggies to snack on this evening and tomorrow.<br />Breaky was:<br />green smoothie w/ fresh picked collards and peas from the garden, b-nas, apple, MSM, and barly juice powder. Made enough for lunch, too.<br />Also have fresh picked cuke and g.beans tossed with a hint of olive oil and sea salt to chew on. (I LOVE YOU GARDEN.) We'll be making some agave-raspberry-lemonade as well, maybe into popsicles if Tris wants. I picked up some more frozen fruit for smoothies today, as well as canelope and mangos. The raspberries should be coming soon, and I NEED to call my blueberry lady to see if they're ready for picking (I'm not familiar w/ blueberry timeframes). OH, almost forgot about mulberries. Those should be ready too.<br />Sorry if i'm rambling and hard to understand. My time's up, anyhoo.<br />~~~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-51087866386185368962010-06-30T13:47:00.000-07:002010-06-30T13:54:54.832-07:00Speaking of Cucumbers . . .I'm sooo excited--I harvested our first cucumber today. Sooo yummy. It turned out to be breakfast for me, as I wasn't very hungry. ( Ate a little while later too.) My sweet spirit was it good. <br />Other garden news: Lots of green tomatoes, beans are getting there, peas have been harvested and another batch due in a few more weeks, baby carrots--OMG are they good---, Lots of kale and collards being washed and frozen for smoothies. Other stuff growing GREAT. Strawberries are done--they didn't do so well this year w/ all the moisture. Time to harvest mulberries. Blue berry lady will be getting a visit from me soon too.<br /><br />How is your garden growing??? (Yes, I'd really love to know!!!)<br />~~~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-86249916557105294112010-06-26T10:41:00.000-07:002010-06-26T10:57:41.994-07:00The Amazing Cucumber<div><div><div><div><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I received this e-mail and wanted to share it with every one. Funny, this morning I made <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">cuke</span>-celery-apple-mixed lettuce green juice for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">breaky</span>. (((smile))).</span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">WOW, WHAT A LITTLE GEM THE</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial Black;font-size:85%;color:lime;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Black'; COLOR: lime; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Heather;color:#12a40b;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Heather; COLOR: rgb(18,164,11)">CUCUMBER</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> IS.....<br /> <img src="http://f302.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f14870%5fADVFv9EAAXsTTBusagi2UTkPaLQ&pid=5&fid=Inbox&inline=1" width="274" height="182" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">1. <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1277574015_27" class="yshortcuts">Cucumbers</span> contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1277574015_28" class="yshortcuts">Vitamin B6</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Folic</span> Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1277574015_29" class="yshortcuts">Phosphorus</span>, Potassium and Zinc.<br /><br />2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">caffeinated</span> soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of <span id="lw_1277574015_30" class="yshortcuts">B Vitamins</span> and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.<br /><br />3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.<br /><br />4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive <span style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #366388 2px dotted; CURSOR: hand" id="lw_1277574015_31" class="yshortcuts">garden pests</span> crazy and make them flee the area. (I'm <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">definately</span> trying this one.)</span></span><br /><img src="http://f302.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f14870%5fADVFv9EAAXsTTBusagi2UTkPaLQ&pid=3&fid=Inbox&inline=1" width="165" height="112" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br />5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">phytochemicals</span> in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!<br /><br />6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish <span id="lw_1277574015_32" class="yshortcuts">essential nutrients</span> the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!<br /><br />7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.<br /><br />8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.</span></span><br /><img src="http://f302.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f14870%5fADVFv9EAAXsTTBusagi2UTkPaLQ&pid=2&fid=Inbox&inline=1" width="254" height="185" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br /><br />9. Out of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">WD</span> 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br />10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.<br /><br />11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate <span id="lw_1277574015_33" class="yshortcuts">bad breath</span>, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">phytochemcials</span> will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing <span id="lw_1277574015_34" class="yshortcuts">bad breath</span>.<br /><br />12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.</span></span><br /><img src="http://f302.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=1%5f14870%5fADVFv9EAAXsTTBusagi2UTkPaLQ&pid=4&fid=Inbox&inline=1" width="168" height="170" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"><br /><br />13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt"></span></span></span></span> </p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Baby update:</span></span></span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Just entered my 28<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> week/third trimester yesterday. So far I've gained between 3 and 5 pounds (it fluctuates every week). My midwife has some concern with this, but I feel with the nutrition packed food I consume and the fact that I stuff myself often enough (o.k. I'm a pig!!) I shouldn't worry. So I'm not. Baby is getting huge and moves quite a lot whenever I crunch on ice. Maybe the sound . . . ? Looking into a possible water birth. I figure we can set up a fishy-pool in the kitchen. Easier clean-up too. We'll see.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Tris is off to his dad's for 3 weeks. Rowan is three and acting every bit of it. Garden is superb, 'cept for the slugs and cabbage wormys. Carrot and pea and strawberrys for dinner last night--YUMMMMMM.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">~~~Sharilyn</p></span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-49277745271052422812010-06-03T12:04:00.000-07:002010-09-16T13:15:46.906-07:00My Favorite Nice Cream Maker<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95fRqFmYTWg1_vOE260ca7NPIXTMESAkw6SOgRPFsEPx2AYNkIxMibTB7WjFICHzrRlHMYg7csAWg1okMjJYz-dVXuyTdAjLcNTQ9mWXmQioesFWe9vR0xr_Ec_LLIT72mGH33AQaVSI/s1600/DSCN0845.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517607235674273026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95fRqFmYTWg1_vOE260ca7NPIXTMESAkw6SOgRPFsEPx2AYNkIxMibTB7WjFICHzrRlHMYg7csAWg1okMjJYz-dVXuyTdAjLcNTQ9mWXmQioesFWe9vR0xr_Ec_LLIT72mGH33AQaVSI/s320/DSCN0845.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><span style="font-family:arial;">So what’s the best ice cream maker??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>One that you use, of course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As the weather is heating up around here, I’ve put my maker base in the freezer to have it ready whenever I want.<br /></span><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">Which one do we use around here?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It’s a small electric one that doesn’t use ice or rock salt or makes a mess, which I love!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>No worrying about having to have ice and salt on hand every time you want to make nice cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The base doesn’t have Freon or anything, it’s just like a freezer pack in a bowl shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The small size is a plus too, cuz how many of us really need to make huge amounts of sorbet at a time on a regular basis?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you’ve made your own at home, you know that it is soft at first, but if you freeze it for long it becomes hard (although Raw for $10 a day (or less)’s blog had a creamy-soft-smooth-when-frozen-longer nice cream recipe which I have yet to try).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></o:p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-outline-level: 1" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">You want some recipes, you say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Of course!!!</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">One site I recently stumbled on is called Rawmazing.com, and they had just finished a raw ice cream cake contest with 29 entries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pics are posted, as well as links to every entrant’s blog or website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sunflower Lord has a great e-book out for $10 (I think) with 20 or 30 raw ice cream recipes (Love this!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And if you google, I’m sure you can find some other great recipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Or get creative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Tristen came up with Carrot Ice Cream, which I would never have thunk of.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here’s a base I frequently use, cuz it’s just too easy.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">When I make my nut milk, I’ll double the recipe and not add all the water at first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then, I pour half into a container, make the remaining into milk as usual and put it away, then pour the 1<sup>st</sup> reserved half back in the blender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I add a bit more sweetener, sometimes more nuts or coconut, and whatever flavor I want (fresh or frozen fruit, cacao powder, extra vanilla or almond, etc.), some ice, and blend it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(This is great at this point for a milk shake.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then I pour it into the maker base, plug in the top, and wait 10-15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That’s all it takes (which is great, because we don’t always practice patience around here LOL).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here’s some more basic recipes, but get creative—add whatever superfood, fold in nuts or fruit or raw vegan cookie dough when frozen, top with fudge, maple syrup, agave, etc.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span><span style="color:#666600;">Cantaloupe Sorbet</span></span></span></span></b></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#666600;">1 cantaloupe, frozen in chunks</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#666600;">1 frozen banana or some </span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2"></span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2"></span><span style="color:#666600;">other sweetener if you like</span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3333ff;"><strong>Raspberry Sorbet</strong></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3333ff;">2 bags frozen raspberries, or 2 lb. fresh, then frozen</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#3333ff;">3 T. agave/ honey</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">Strawberry Sorbet</span></strong></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-family:arial;">2 bag frozen strawberries<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>2 lb. fresh, and freeze</span></span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">3 T agave/honey</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;color:#6600cc;">Mango Sorbet</span></strong></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#6600cc;">1 bag frozen mango</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#6600cc;">or 4 mangos, frozen</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#6600cc;">3 T agave/honey</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">With the sorbets, you could use either a little water or nutmilk to help blend, though I prefer to allow half of the fruit to thaw, blend it, then add the rest of the still frozen fruit and sweetener.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Put it in your maker and wait 15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That’s quicker than picking lettuce and veggies from the garden, washing, chopping, making a dressing, and mixing. Also, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">please note</b> that the fresh, then frozen fruit has all been washed, peeled, seeded, and/or cut into chunks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sometimes I reserve a few berries and mix those in by hand or add to the maker so there’s berry chunks in the sorbet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That’s nice too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hmm, fresh veggies . . . how bout a green smoothie sorbet!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Blend the greens, add the fruit n blend, add the frozen b-na chunks, agave . . . blend and freeze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cool!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Probabally not collards or kale—too strong for ice cream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Spinach or leaf lettuce??</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#990000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Creamy Chocolaty</span></b></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#990000;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Nice Cream </b>(this is from the Raw on $10 a day or less blog)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><span style="color:#990000;">1 avocado<br />2 bananas<br />2 T. agave or honey<br />4 T. cacao powder <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;"><span style="color:#990000;">1 t. vanilla or ½ bean<br />pinch salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#990000;">Just blend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You can fold all kinds of things after it's hardened up a bit.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">I was going to post more creamy recipes, but instead thought I’d post something special I just made up:</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU_5VOPL_6RdSERVjClG6r_AZjWkoRaupTjf0j54PoH1x7fSf2toa3O4QHsOwxtF5jmiK4VzkiWCCSCN84FItRW_cDEx1YPb_XMnk0fB9HY73q6eLTxosD21HuAJwBNUEqcPgUF3lA3g/s1600/DSCN0873.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517607247994140610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwU_5VOPL_6RdSERVjClG6r_AZjWkoRaupTjf0j54PoH1x7fSf2toa3O4QHsOwxtF5jmiK4VzkiWCCSCN84FItRW_cDEx1YPb_XMnk0fB9HY73q6eLTxosD21HuAJwBNUEqcPgUF3lA3g/s320/DSCN0873.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place st="on"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;">Black Forest</span></b></st1:place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#990000;"> Nice Cream Cake<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#993366;">Dark almond-cacao cake base:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1 C. ground almonds</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">¼ C. cacao powder</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">2 T. maple sugar</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">¼ C. dates, pitted<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1 C. fresh shredded meat from a young coconut</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1 T. agave<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Process the almonds, cacao, maple, and dates in your processor until “grainy.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Add the coconut and process about 5 seconds, pouring the agave in as you do so.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Gently press this into a plastic-wrap lined pan or tub (I used 5” deep cardstock taped into a 7” circle and set into another pan and lined with plastic), and put in the freezer while preparing the next layer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you want a thicker cake, double the recipe.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#993366;">Creamy chocolate nice-cream layer:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">2 avocado<br />4 bananas, frozen into chunks<br />4 T. agave or honey<br />8 T. cacao powder <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">1 T. vanilla or 1 bean<br />pinch salt<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#333333;">frozen cherries</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Blend or process everything except the bananas and cherries until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Add the frozen bananas and process smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pour into your ice cream maker until frozen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Fold in the cherries and pour on top of the cake layer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Return to freezer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#993366;">Vanilla coconut cream:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">½ C. pulp from a young coconut<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">½ C cashews, soaked <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1 T. vanilla or 1 whole bean<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">1 T agave (if desired)<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Blend until smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If this is too liquidy, you can add powdered dried coconut to help thicken, then pipe “flowers” with a frosting tip around the top and in the center of the cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Put a frozen cherry in the center of each “flower.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Allow to set for a couple hours, cut, plate, and eat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></o:p></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:arial;">If and when I get a pic before this is eaten, I'll come back and post it.</span></o:p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">And remember, Nice Cream is HEALTHY.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Today Ro and I had sliced banana and strawberries on chocolate-coconut nicecream and topped with walnuts, hemp and chia seeds, and a quick fudge sauce made with 1 T oil, 1 T agave, and 1 teasp. cacao powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We both did a happy dance. ((Giggle)).</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></o:p></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">Have a nice (cream) day!!!</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial;">~~~Rowan and Sharilyn</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">P.S. This formating is driving me CRAZY, so if the spacing is off in some areas of the post, I appologize!!</span></o:p></p></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-72370767836039887322010-05-19T10:39:00.000-07:002010-05-19T11:11:16.019-07:00Okay, so I wanted to let all my "fans" (ha-ha) know that I'm going to be adding some links and possibly some other stuffs as I can, like a list of resources for raw food, sites for recipes, etc. But as you followers of this blog know, I'm only online an hour at a time at the library, once a week usually, sometimes I get a break and get there two times in a week. Often Rowan is in tow . . . think about that one. Anyhoo, hopefully I can do some work at home on my slow stand-by computer, as my fast baby crashed--with all my pics, raw info, wild stuffs info, you get the idea--and then bring in ready-to-cut-n-paste info to post.<br /><br />On the homefront, the garden has been the joy and focus for the whole fam lately. This year we continued with the square foot garden idea. We now have two 4x16' raised beds edged by 2x4's, plus a couple other beds, one for strawberries, a bush tomato area, raspberry and blueberry, one that is yet to be turned and planted. The kids have had a blast helping with the planting of seeds and transplants, and Rowan makes sure to add all worms she finds to my flower pots on the steps, since they didn't have any. I've also transformed quite a bit of the foundation planting in the front and back, and on the west side. It's looking beautiful, considering how frugally it's come into being, from trading work for splits and growing perrenials from seed (ever try that?!!) Hopefully, I'll be able to download camera software on the slow computer and get some pics posted this year. ((giggle))<br />Asperagus is up a little bit. Ro munches every chance she gets. She also loves the mint, violets, clover, and wood sorrel, though I had to stop her picking the chives--she nibbled so much I was afraid there wouldn't be any left to come back!!<br />Prego-wise I'm doing well, though I get super-tired about once a week and just need to stop moving for a day. I'm past the halfway mark at about . . . 22 weeks I think?? But so far when I feel like that I do fresh juices and feel better. <br />~~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-75140688472988669162010-05-10T12:17:00.000-07:002010-05-10T13:13:38.845-07:00Sody-pop!!!I had to post this quick, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">cuz</span> I'm excited about my creation.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">Healthy Soda-Pop<br />Fresh juice, with or without a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sweetener</span>. Raspberry is AWESOME!<br />Sparkling water</span><br /><br />Mix a little water with the juice and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sweetener</span>, then add the rest of the bubbly. Add some ice and enjoy!!<br /><br />I've been sucking this stuff down!<br /><br />~<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sharilyn</span><br /><br />ADDED:<br />I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">absolutely tickled right now!!! I just found out this blog is # 1 on google for "raw baby." How cool is that!!! </span>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-52819846569274511412010-03-29T14:07:00.000-07:002010-03-29T14:45:52.080-07:00Monthly PostHa Ha Ha Ha . . . seems that it's once a month any more . . . kinda like a woman's "friend." Okay, pardon my (fill in the blank) sense of humor. . .<br />I'm kinda bummed - - all of the blogs that i follow (and i only follow 4) have gone private. Ouch. So I'm looking for any blogs on raw pregnancy right now--haven't found any (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">sep</span> the now private ones). If anyone knows of anyone raw, pregnant, and blogging, please leave me a comment, or e-mail me at <a href="mailto:rawbabyrowan@yahoo.com">rawbabyrowan@yahoo.com</a>.<br />Pg life is getting better--the first trimester wasn't the best, quite a bit of vomiting, lost some weight, couldn't eat much. I made sure to get my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-natal whole food supplements in me every day though. (<a href="http://www.nutritiongeeks.com/">http://www.nutritiongeeks.com/</a> ) They did help <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ALOT</span> as they contain a couple things that combat the nausea. Plus I made ginger-lemon-honey pops to have on hand as needed. (Had to make extra for the kids!!)<br />When I wasn't <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nauseous I had some interesting cravings. One was banana slices with Parmasean cheese (which I never did have, since we didn't have any cheese). Dark romaine leaves were another. Beyond that, a <strong>lot</strong> of aversions.</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Thankfully, I'm in week 15 (i think??) and the nausea is mostly gone. Felt babe "kicking" for the last 3 weeks. Lovin' it!!!! At least until the "kicks" start interrupting sleep. LOL. My midwife was concerned about my protein consumption last visit, so I'm focusing on that right now. Hemp, pumpkin, sunny, chia seed smoothies, Oh Joy!! (Among other things.)</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Ro-Ro moved into a "big girl" bed two nights ago and is loving it--probally has something to do with the newfound freedom. I heard a noise last night about 1 am and found her playing in her closet. Hmmmm, maybe the bed wasn't such a good idea . . . oh well. Makes for some laughs, even at 1 am. She's also started reading a few words, loves singing, and makes up the best stories . :o) </span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tris has been helping me in the yard quite a bit, helping dig/edge beds, raking, picking up sticks. Now that it's warming up we've all had bursts of energy and just seem to want to soak up that sunshine! Babies have been started indoors again, and Rich and I both get excited seeing what's newly popped up. Can't wait for the new nettles to arrive--good iron, and perfect timing for the new one!</span><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" style="font-size:130%;">Here's the ginger-pop receipe:</span><br /></span></span><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Squeeze some lemons, pour into blender</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">add equal amount of sweetner as juice</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">add 1/2 to 1" ginger root</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">add a little bit of water, blend and strain. (Can also add berries at this point)</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">add water to taste</span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Drink your ginger lemonade or pour into popsicle molds and freeze!</span><br /></span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">~~~Sharilyn</span>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-2560298928579021662010-02-24T13:19:00.000-08:002010-02-24T13:26:52.437-08:00Jinx!Well I jinxed it. First Rowan, then me, then Tristen got a cold. Rowan's turned into an ear infection (her first ever), I lost about 6 1/2 pounds cuz I just couldn't eat anything, and Tris managed to only miss a couple days of school. Jeez Louise!! So far Rich hasn't gotten sick, though he's been dealing with other issues of late (sore neck from work). Thankfully we have a case of coconuts, so we've been sucking down--ahh time's up at the library. will have to finish later!!Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-88463793944189757992010-01-25T11:46:00.000-08:002010-01-27T13:58:24.233-08:00We're Expecting!As many of you who read this blog know, we're expecting. This new addition is being toted as our Christmas baby as s/he was conceived on Christmas. How cool, as I was figuring that another addition to my extended family was conceived right about All <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hallow's</span> Eve. So two holiday babes will be arriving this year.<br />I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sooo</span> happy to be pregnant again--it's just what I wanted: to conceive in December so I could have a fall babe. Should make gardening this year interesting with a pregnant belly!<br />The kids are doing wonderfully. Tris is at the top of his class, though interestingly enough he said he was considering being home schooled next year, as school isn't very challenging. But he's worried about leaving all his friends. So a talk with his teacher is on the agenda about upping his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">curriculum</span> level. I leave it up to him. Rowan is becoming another book worm, and has recently "fallen in love with" Sid the Science Kid videos. Both kids have been completely healthy all winter. No colds or sniffles. Mama too!<br />Hope everyone is doing as well.<br /><br />~~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-29577755482617070902009-12-02T15:57:00.000-08:002009-12-02T17:09:59.925-08:00Hilarious but Great Raw Food Song on YouTubeCheck it: <a href="http://www.rdnmovement.com/the-raw-food-kids/">http://www.rdnmovement.com/the-raw-food-kids/</a><br />Effing hilarious, but perfect for 8 year old Tristen.<br />Ho ell, here's another that i love: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTxVYuFJsIY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTxVYuFJsIY</a><br />Kids are doing great. Started a juice feast yesterday. It just sorta happened cuz my body said it needed to fast. . . again. But, I decided that with everything going on in my bod, nutrition was more important than the straight detox you get on a water fast, so . . . green sloshy cheers to all!<br /><br />~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-63971606077182460742009-11-12T13:33:00.001-08:002009-11-12T13:35:44.073-08:00Still here!Hey, we're still here. Just had some library useage issues and time factors. Everyone's healthy. With the H1N1 going around, we've been doing maple-lemonade w/ cayenne and ACV and honey drinks. Plus green smoothies of course! More deets soon, hopefully.<br /><br />~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-34683503291728713062009-10-07T13:42:00.000-07:002009-10-07T13:53:33.864-07:00UpdateHey ya'all!<br /><br />Been taking a break from blogging--obviously--but all are well. Apples and pears are ripe and are being picked every other day or so, and either juiced or pealed and frozen. I'm on day four of a fast--mainly water, though some fresh apple juice and a mineral mix to help combate the acidic levels in my body as it detoxes. Planning on a minimum of 33 days, but will listen to my body to see how it feels. Tris and Ro are doing great. Rowan's learned quite a few of her abc's (suprise to me as i wasn't specifically teaching her!!) and is counting to 12. She sings the itsy-bitsy spider song, twinkle twinkle star, and the teapot song to me at night when we go to bed--soo cute!! Tris brought home all A's on this last midterm. Scouts has disbanded for his age--not enough interest--so we're looking into some alternative activities. Karate, yoga, dance, . . . we'll see what turns up!<br /><br />Had some computer problems as of late, also contributing to non-blogging status. Hopefully will have everything fixed soon.<br /><br />Keep checking back!<br />~SharilynRowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-65270873678200302702009-07-31T11:56:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:57:50.897-07:00Raw Baby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZXHypxh3QAAFf_y6UyYK48Ux0rR4Ees5vKai5cpr05IZPuMb0vAEVug2n94UwgzaKfFb55zoMIleKus8uFCCrJWMs56eiR8M9Z5r2uoKmti2aJtgIjZqPb2Di1cx4FRb788dbT44AVQ/s1600-h/DSCN0537.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369895443928426450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZXHypxh3QAAFf_y6UyYK48Ux0rR4Ees5vKai5cpr05IZPuMb0vAEVug2n94UwgzaKfFb55zoMIleKus8uFCCrJWMs56eiR8M9Z5r2uoKmti2aJtgIjZqPb2Di1cx4FRb788dbT44AVQ/s320/DSCN0537.JPG" /></a><br /><div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Busy Busy Busy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Rich got his va-ca time that he put in for so we’re gone tonight!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We’re headed down the </span><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:state><st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Mississippi</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" > to southern </span><st1:state><st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Illinois</span></st1:place></st1:state><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >, camping and hiking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We’ll be back in mid August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Blog ya then!!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >~Sharilyn<o:p></o:p></span></p></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-36477000565944671682009-07-24T11:54:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:56:12.828-07:00Tornado<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fn38VAePosIn8Hu-gye2yEuMiOU_aBBut59bcIR0R9ph9q7eC1RYVY_yN0cZ5qonVS7zWwoCoUVUJm9pm5EePuci1wEzOYA3cRgn4o4gZ8CGzEcXL32GW4oFdassX_svctXSBOmKnMY/s1600-h/DSCN0526.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369894935233815634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7fn38VAePosIn8Hu-gye2yEuMiOU_aBBut59bcIR0R9ph9q7eC1RYVY_yN0cZ5qonVS7zWwoCoUVUJm9pm5EePuci1wEzOYA3cRgn4o4gZ8CGzEcXL32GW4oFdassX_svctXSBOmKnMY/s320/DSCN0526.JPG" /></a><br /><div><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >A tornado hit and took out ½ of both of the big maple trees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In the pic the big branches on the ground in front are from the front maple, and the branches in that tree are from the other maple in the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The big branches on the ground were all twisted around one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It was exciting watching this big funnel cloud form in the northern sky—which surprised me that it then came over the house because usually storms come from the south or the west.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Glad the house didn’t get hit, although the rain blew in sheets and got the fuse box wet, so we had to shut the power off and dry it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I guess the fuse box circuits will need replacing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Actually, I think it was a blessing in disguise, as apparently water has been coming down the outside pipe and into the main fuse box for quite a while anytime it rained and was causing the electricity to “leak” into the plastic and wood, heating it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That would have eventually caused a fire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Plus we have all kinds of wood to build seating for the fire and a wigwam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You read me, a wigwam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>LOL something Tris and I have been wanting to do for a while.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Tristen is looking healthier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He’s dropped about 10 #s without even trying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He’s been eating all raw—smoothies, nutmilks, fruits, juices, and veggies—until he’s full.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He eats whenever he’s hungry, so I’m not worried that the weight is coming off too fast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>God, how I wish I could medically document this!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At least Tristen won’t be visiting his dad again for any length until winter break.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I can relax until then.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Today the kids ate:<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >bananas<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >orange juice<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >green smoothies- OJ, apples, bananas, cucumber, romaine, celery<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >fresh salsa with garlic-corn-flax crackers<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >turtle brownies<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >brazil nut milk<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >more smoothies<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >mango-apple-coconut chutney<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >banana milk<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Stayin’ dry,<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >~Tristen, Rowan, & Sharilyn<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span> </p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><o:p></o:p></span></p></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-2211281632538678222009-07-17T11:45:00.000-07:002013-04-25T23:06:22.891-07:00Ranting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsGblEtyTmRk14yXeMS4MdY7X4j_0dGoP7xINrd0B0-cW3NX2tdLvquH4FxpzGk1l6rjrPoqPkbPFOJ0V0AmomqPJjQSnS9f49u0V0EniJAnLF7WlFs_d0jubFRy4L_9eB3nK20THwo4/s1600-h/DSCN0389.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369893038924900626" 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Before Dad's: about 54 pounds and healthy.<br />
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After returning from dad's for 5 weeks: 72 and 1/2 pounds!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Well Tristen is home from his 5 week stay with his dad—over which time his dad fed him junk, junk, junk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is now 18 pounds heavier than when he left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holy Mother of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so sad and so sick to think that a parent wouldn’t think that that’s unhealthy—nevermind the whole meat and dairy and cooked everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus f-ing Christ, that’s a 33% weight increase in 5 short weeks!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s like a 150# adult gaining 50 pounds, or a 200# adult growing to 266#s!!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Tristen went from 54.4#s(fully clothed) to 72.4#s (in underwear). His chin doubled and he has a gut and love handles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not healthy for an 8 year old boy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The “best” part is there’s nothing I can do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The courts don’t have a say in what you feed your child—yet I’ve read horror stories about how CPS will jump in and take away your kids because you feed them a healthy, full of vitamins, raw organic fruits and vegetables diet. But feed them McDonalds and Burger King and keep them obese like most of </span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="font-family: Arial;">America</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and you’ll be just fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s fucked up!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-74645053261573843772009-07-16T11:43:00.000-07:002009-08-14T12:03:18.946-07:00In The Kitchen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaHC_u1i4K7_tcFFw3GkqochShfFNZ9EBK7pWutngLkfdbJ-8CTg5IG94lxzaq6dueKsQ_KFcZ1YEkGm0GTp90zFWR_SVvO_lxFnk4WuvgJEeYDAOdegXKr1MZaQJAowKW7BZAVQcRHw/s1600-h/DSCN0463.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369896475553155074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaHC_u1i4K7_tcFFw3GkqochShfFNZ9EBK7pWutngLkfdbJ-8CTg5IG94lxzaq6dueKsQ_KFcZ1YEkGm0GTp90zFWR_SVvO_lxFnk4WuvgJEeYDAOdegXKr1MZaQJAowKW7BZAVQcRHw/s320/DSCN0463.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAdpZu7dLY119iDtGC5fVyTRQX8JU5J7O3mU3_EwWSK5z5lWIeXarskkPQKd7X8RJqVsS6u3t4_-qxeg5UjCjUACtFD5ZQG9Cx4bZRN3xFZ8jcRxyXIlcjHEbtdv1HN1BQzEVODALZxE/s1600-h/DSCN0465.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369896465519782018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAdpZu7dLY119iDtGC5fVyTRQX8JU5J7O3mU3_EwWSK5z5lWIeXarskkPQKd7X8RJqVsS6u3t4_-qxeg5UjCjUACtFD5ZQG9Cx4bZRN3xFZ8jcRxyXIlcjHEbtdv1HN1BQzEVODALZxE/s320/DSCN0465.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Today I made a couple things I’ve been wanting to try for a while:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>herb crackers and blueberry pancakes from Matt Kenney’s book <i>Everyday Raw</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Yesterday I made raw chocolate crunch, and a carrot salad from <i>Living Cuisine</i> by Reneé I can’t remember her last name . . . Hoezelkoffer???? . . . and in the next few days I’m planning on making Raspberry Almond Granola and Candied Nuts (<i>Everyday Raw</i>), turtle brownies (my own recipe), Raspberry Almond Thumbprints (<i>Living Cuisine</i>), garlic-corn chips, salsa & sour cream, and more crackers or cookies depending on what kind of nut pulp I have in the next few days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’ve found that it works perfectly for us to make crackers or cookies with our nutmilk pulp every couple of days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hopefully when I’m done with everything there’ll be enough snacks and treats to last a while as Tristen is arriving home in a day or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And I want to use as many raspberries as I can since they’re free and abundant right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’ll hopefully have enough extra to store in the fridge or freezer to keep on hand for a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We’ll see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Two growing kids . . . .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >Today Ro-Ro ate:</span></b><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >vanilla hazelnut milk</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >banana</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >raisins</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >pine nuts</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >pecans</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >raw pancake batter with blueberries</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >a small piece of raw chocolate-buckwheat crunch</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >¼ of a <b>huge</b> watermelon</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >carrot-walnut-parsley-raisin salad</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >banana-hazelnut milk</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >munched some green beans and rosemary in the garden</span><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:#990033;" >herb hazelnut crackers—made from the nut pulp this morning<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >~~~Sharilyn<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><span style="color:#6600cc;">DID YOU KNOW:</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Greens like spinach and kale contain more calcium than cow’s milk, which is actually fortified with calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D since it doesn’t have much on it’s own. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>(Perhaps the American Dairy Association had a hand in the propaganda supporting the idea that you need to “drink your milk” to get your calcium.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><span style="color:#6600cc;">And:</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>50% of the calories in spinach come from protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;">50%!!!</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-50319495173409573342009-07-12T11:40:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:43:55.831-07:00Raw Chocolate—Ohh Yea, Baby!<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">I finally had the ingredients to make completely raw chocolate—so I did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Raw cacao powder, cacao butter, truly raw agave (if it’s not clear, it’s not raw), and vanilla beans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Talk about mouth orgasms!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Woo-hoo!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you could package love, it would look like raw chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Here’s some info on cacao, courtesy of <i>Naked Chocolate</i>, by David Wolfe and Shazzie:</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span> </p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type="disc"><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">a 1.4 ounce of chocolate contains the same amount of caffeine as one cup of decaffeinated coffee; the <i>forasteros</i> bean contains less than 0.1% caffeine.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">dark chocolate’s antioxidant ORAC level is 13,120 compared to say blueberries at 2,400.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Raw cacao beans are roughly 10% antioxidant flavonols (10g per 100g)!!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">studies indicate that dairy products specifically block the absorption of all the great antioxidants in chocolate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Just say no to milk chocolate!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">cacao is the number one source of magnesium, the heart mineral.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">cacao contains 106mg calcium per 100g vs. human milk’s 20mg per 100g.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">cacao contains a significant quantity of the essential amino acid tryptophan, a powerful mood-enhancing nutrient, and anandamide, a.k.a. the “bliss chemical.”<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sooooo good, sooooo good for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Num num num num num.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">~~~Sharilyn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></span> </p>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-15656130920540503152009-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:40:41.401-07:00Lazy, Rainy Daze<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">It’s been raining on and off here for the last couple of days and I haven’t felt much like doing anything. Guess it’s the rainy-day blues, although, last evening Ro and I took a beautiful sunset walk between showers in the north pasture by the waterfall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We found a lovely mulberry tree and Rowan cried when I couldn’t reach anymore berries for her!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>LOL!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Poor starved child! ~giggle~ I think not!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The two year old eats more than I do some days!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then we picked wildflowers and grassheads all the way home and made a beautiful bouquet for the kitchen table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The coyotes have been out in force lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We’ve started hearing them as early as </span><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:time hour="19" minute="30"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">7:30pm</span></st1:time><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">, so we made sure we were home before then.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Wouldn’t want them to have a run-in with mama-me.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Lazy menu included:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">bananas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">strawberries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">grapes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">oranges<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">apples<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">lots</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> of green smoothie—my one major effort today<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">macadamia nut milk—Yummy!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">leftover cookies<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">frozen raw cheesecake from a couple weeks ago<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The majority of the day was spent with a blanket, some books, toys, and a couple elmo movies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hmmm . . . now all I need is some peppermint tea!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">~Rowan & Sharilyn<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-56334690239492594522009-07-05T11:33:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:39:26.045-07:00Holy Mother of Black Raspberry<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p>P</o:p></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ickin’, pickin’, and more pickin’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>So the energys came through for us yet again (did I even doubt?) and as always, and interesting story accompanies our lush harvest of black raspberries.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">As I was returning home a couple days ago I passed a man on the side of the road, just off the driveway and down from where I helped in the garden after inquiring about the pear tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I wanted to introduce myself, as I thought this might be a neighbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It turned out that yes indeed it was a neighbor who was an artist and photographer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>After a few minutes of chit-chat I invited him to come photograph the landscape at our 260 acre farm if he wanted, which he gratefully agreed he would like to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>More chit-chatting led to discussion about the pear tree, which he did in fact own, and did not eat the pears—I was welcome to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(Yea!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And would I also like to pick berries, there are tons of them on his property?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You bet I would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>More chit-chat, oh you used to do landscaping?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’d like to landscape the front here . . . maybe some work down the road??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Or just a helping neighborly hand would be fine with me too!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">I was looking over the flora while I was picking berries today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Trying to avoid the poison ivy made me think of the many poisonous plants that can often be either growing wild or specifically planted in a garden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As I have a two year old who enjoys plucking and eating (she plucks peas and parsley and mint and red clover and nastursium and calendula/ marigolds and one time rhubarb flowers—not good! poisonous!—and before you know it is munching away) I thought I would include here a list of some of the plants to watch out for if you too have young children who like to graze.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Common name<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span>Latin name<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(SPP means ‘species’)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Baneberry<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Actaea rubra, pachypoda</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Bleeding heart<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Dicentra spectabilis<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Buckeye<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Aesculus californica <o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Buckthorn<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Rhamnus cathartica<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Castorbean<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Ricinus communis</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">California poppy<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Eschscholizia SPP<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Crowfoot<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Ranuculus SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Dogbane<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Apocynum SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">English Ivy<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Hedera helix</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Foxglove<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Digitalis purpurea</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">False hellebore<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Veretrum</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Iris<span style="mso-tab-count: 4"> </span><i>Iris SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Japanese Pagoda Tree<span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span><i>Sophora japonica</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Jimson weed<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Datura SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Larkspur<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Delphinium SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Lupine<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Lupinus SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Monk’s hood<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Aconitum SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Morning glory<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Ipomoea/ Convolvulus SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Mistletoe<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Phoradendron SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Nightshade<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Solanum nigrum SPP </i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Oleander<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Nerium oleander</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Poison hemlock<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Conium maculatum</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Poison oak<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Rhus SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Poison ivy<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Rhus SPP</i><span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sweet pea<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Lathyrus odoratus</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Scotch broom<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Cytisus scoparius</i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Steer’s head<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Dicentra uniflora, pauciflora</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Water hemlock<span style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </span><i>Cicuta maculate</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Wild tobacco<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Nicotiana SPP</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Wisteria<span style="mso-tab-count: 3"> </span><i>Wisteria SPP<o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Though not an all inclusive list, these are certainly quite a few to watch out for.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Rowan’s menu for today included:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">banana-hemp milk with flax oil<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">green smoothie—banana, celery, spinach, apple, orange<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">strawberries<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">grapes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">cookies—almond, hemp seed, coconut, cacao nibs, black sesame, apple, salt and sweetener<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">tons of black raspberries—Miss Rowan couldn’t keep her patty-paws off them!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">more smoothie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">vanilla almond milk<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">brazil nuts and jungle peanuts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Here’s black raspberries to you!! THPLLLLLPPPP!!!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>LOL!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">~~Sharilyn and Rowan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-79751467274873054242009-07-01T16:40:00.000-07:002009-07-02T17:01:30.738-07:00How To Make NutMilk<span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Nut milks are wonderful for your body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Each different nut or seed of course provides different nutrients and attributes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Brazil nuts and almonds are alkaline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pumpkin seeds are antiparisitic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Sesame seeds are know for their calcium content.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hemp seed is a complete protein, containing all the essential amino acids that your body can’t make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It helps to reduce your “bad” cholesterol and had lots-o antioxidants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cashews have a high amount of magnesium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The list goes on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I try to vary my milks, but favorites are hazelnut, almond, sesame, hemp, and pumpkin.</span> <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDM4Rg8f1hTqlX49b0BThhwm6WuWjZnPdkhZMuO0IOiQU4fXeznmKI5wv2OIogjdoJPwQU4di4d3iHJDeAK80BqE7NlKvyI9UU93epJWNltOSEXpT2A7kb4YPJ6L4mrMsYiRGXD7_z_c/s1600-h/DSCN0493.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354012872597699426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKDM4Rg8f1hTqlX49b0BThhwm6WuWjZnPdkhZMuO0IOiQU4fXeznmKI5wv2OIogjdoJPwQU4di4d3iHJDeAK80BqE7NlKvyI9UU93epJWNltOSEXpT2A7kb4YPJ6L4mrMsYiRGXD7_z_c/s320/DSCN0493.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">It all starts with raw nuts or seeds—about a cup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I use about ½ a cup for sesame seeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In a pinch I’ll use a raw butter, usually 1/3 to ½ cup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pictured from top left:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hemp seeds, sesame seeds, Raw cashew butter, raw almond butter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Next from left:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">brazil</st1:country-region></st1:place>, pumpkin seeds (green), macadamia, and sunflower (tiny white in bottom right).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Toss your nuts into a blender (tee-hee) and add about two cups of water. </span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Blend on high for up to two minutes (in a regular blender).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBTPTLpKIkYoURlwAJA4E1ZfijvzbaSm-X5Xv1tYP6oJKJkV-vsObY_wOyWNU3AF9NmHN-9F-6YUNsx_RnrXEPjKiIgFxK-zFE3V2gI-zGUMLfJI3VOhUCyHed7kiUTo7oBDkPDBDxWk/s1600-h/DSCN0494.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354012888213297122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBTPTLpKIkYoURlwAJA4E1ZfijvzbaSm-X5Xv1tYP6oJKJkV-vsObY_wOyWNU3AF9NmHN-9F-6YUNsx_RnrXEPjKiIgFxK-zFE3V2gI-zGUMLfJI3VOhUCyHed7kiUTo7oBDkPDBDxWk/s320/DSCN0494.JPG" /></a></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Strain it in a paint thinner bag and pour it back into the blender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then add:</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1olZEGjd_1b7WXNioGhstcgbPrnmw2P_0VJ0FulmChtwkQyE4oLqAABsUc8q01OWYQfR0NglNXdmR6xHD_OVVr0VEVH0_ztEwtqkwlMwhZGqdUVyrP-0cm0USRmBGKbmeH03oluxuZOM/s1600-h/DSCN0488.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354013379996487922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1olZEGjd_1b7WXNioGhstcgbPrnmw2P_0VJ0FulmChtwkQyE4oLqAABsUc8q01OWYQfR0NglNXdmR6xHD_OVVr0VEVH0_ztEwtqkwlMwhZGqdUVyrP-0cm0USRmBGKbmeH03oluxuZOM/s320/DSCN0488.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBTPTLpKIkYoURlwAJA4E1ZfijvzbaSm-X5Xv1tYP6oJKJkV-vsObY_wOyWNU3AF9NmHN-9F-6YUNsx_RnrXEPjKiIgFxK-zFE3V2gI-zGUMLfJI3VOhUCyHed7kiUTo7oBDkPDBDxWk/s1600-h/DSCN0494.JPG"></a></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 tablespoon honey or the equivalent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pictured is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>honey, agave, refined stevia, and powdered stevia leaf.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I also use maple syrup on occasion.</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEzOiNSR6PdyvVVCTxAgDWQ_88IT7zasEP3JdkCAMcsVrQTyKEW04Q2myxAaOlDNRW_DQZSBauIslv7MPvDf7IuG87A2p2WQs7hDA5ZNjcxO7j817ncYWDBwFgCMZHxOvOi7HnbHHtJc/s1600-h/DSCN0490.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354012891976527986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEzOiNSR6PdyvVVCTxAgDWQ_88IT7zasEP3JdkCAMcsVrQTyKEW04Q2myxAaOlDNRW_DQZSBauIslv7MPvDf7IuG87A2p2WQs7hDA5ZNjcxO7j817ncYWDBwFgCMZHxOvOi7HnbHHtJc/s320/DSCN0490.JPG" /></a></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">1 tablespoon cold-pressed oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Pictured is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>coconut, olive, hemp, flax.</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbUGsMD4zDbrCaV_wjhoqEn39M6aDQDnoSyDUDhYKetE9jeHkZPWLALR5A7AYyuT4GkLjgAdmc8kbXQnuZTYZXrh89HTt5PoXz4MsoMC9MXvm4bU5LUUT64yRdm-fiN8BqIT4NzpeyGk/s1600-h/DSCN0495.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354013382693236466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbUGsMD4zDbrCaV_wjhoqEn39M6aDQDnoSyDUDhYKetE9jeHkZPWLALR5A7AYyuT4GkLjgAdmc8kbXQnuZTYZXrh89HTt5PoXz4MsoMC9MXvm4bU5LUUT64yRdm-fiN8BqIT4NzpeyGk/s320/DSCN0495.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">A dash of himilayan salt, sea salt, or powdered kelp (my preference).</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQIutEovW6REr0kmm5OBMBHPijX6gIi1EoIVIJiReyuk4OZo3QtRRtWHrnQx8gaDEZ4JBZCtjfObCH2PwAfL8XwFgp4dK1COw9aS2Vmaax2RJOYBSy8xDNV8p2VDgIws-4912Ulg6Y9M/s1600-h/DSCN0496.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354012875926097794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQIutEovW6REr0kmm5OBMBHPijX6gIi1EoIVIJiReyuk4OZo3QtRRtWHrnQx8gaDEZ4JBZCtjfObCH2PwAfL8XwFgp4dK1COw9aS2Vmaax2RJOYBSy8xDNV8p2VDgIws-4912Ulg6Y9M/s320/DSCN0496.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Blend it baby!</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Add enough water to equal 4 cups of milk and your done.</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8R2mimQ6XSmM2BU9nLb4gS4NzSVWEFL4jHN-41o5BzsbwM17wDTSqzAnnp0QN5jxizT2e0Sqfcwd0TVJwe6RL24jaQpSOiXwjtyHr4lCgTBjD0NC0K9tqW3TK_uQg_1RkKwIYCp0hyE/s1600-h/DSCN0497.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354013393003114482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8R2mimQ6XSmM2BU9nLb4gS4NzSVWEFL4jHN-41o5BzsbwM17wDTSqzAnnp0QN5jxizT2e0Sqfcwd0TVJwe6RL24jaQpSOiXwjtyHr4lCgTBjD0NC0K9tqW3TK_uQg_1RkKwIYCp0hyE/s320/DSCN0497.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">This is how much milk I got from today’s nut/seed (I scooped all the nuts/seeds pictured up top into the blender for today’s milk).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I filled one large canning jar, plus about a cup left over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Added some cacao powder and a banana for chocolate banana milk.</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekFoZU2kadMRhLK_N0lPEJhyphenhyphenVmqwrXGxghjpl07X8GyipwZJPPMoqBxr86MTUxMkaONjN2Luf3K2WIa4NdLK6QAIbDf_Ym29jsBZhCUtpPMk19rR7z1X8QTEOs32t7f46xJtPiI4xjLw/s1600-h/DSCN0498.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354013395755633410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekFoZU2kadMRhLK_N0lPEJhyphenhyphenVmqwrXGxghjpl07X8GyipwZJPPMoqBxr86MTUxMkaONjN2Luf3K2WIa4NdLK6QAIbDf_Ym29jsBZhCUtpPMk19rR7z1X8QTEOs32t7f46xJtPiI4xjLw/s320/DSCN0498.JPG" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">What’s left after I filled Rowan’s cup.</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MzoMk0VHfTG8RYnZNr4gVOdI6nkHWkCDuCdaFVIFOVvIn_2AoLkaZwVwkl6FZjJCZLMuTltv_ix_2o9rZwrGWpFye6-zNT2y_BdlUMBbLru1avkuDnRESq8bPEfCEFJH1CIabft2Zzk/s1600-h/DSCN0500.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354013403963250210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8MzoMk0VHfTG8RYnZNr4gVOdI6nkHWkCDuCdaFVIFOVvIn_2AoLkaZwVwkl6FZjJCZLMuTltv_ix_2o9rZwrGWpFye6-zNT2y_BdlUMBbLru1avkuDnRESq8bPEfCEFJH1CIabft2Zzk/s320/DSCN0500.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Yum!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Drank it all, pausing only to let me refill her cup!</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Now you don’t have to add the sweetner, salt, and oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>You could just blend the nuts and strain it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I prefer the fuller, more like milk taste with everything added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">And if you don’t have a milk bag, use a mesh strainer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Better yet, add a little more sweet, some cocoa/cacao/carob, and ice to make it thick like a milkshake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Then you don’t feel the graininess in the back of your throat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A banana helps too.</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Hope you try some nut milk, as it’s super yummy as well as beneficial and nourishing to your body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Have a great day!</span></p><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">~Rowan and Sharilyn</span></p><br /><br /><p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6827557966163506532.post-35651157250345039352009-06-30T16:36:00.000-07:002011-07-13T12:34:45.208-07:00Fruiting Pineapples<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHo8i9W68MFGZxY3iwrcWH7EiEyennmoEUqb-KuasPC7KY0cfq0lzHvpzn-9EgU-g-D7q-qdAiWjmaZw2DCo5OUDeaz4Rd76eT8BqIbH-1UwfFPPC5Xv-r_MWbxV2irleJiR2_wCs5a-s/s1600-h/DSCN0484.JPG"><img style="width: 240px; height: 320px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354011184128530706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHo8i9W68MFGZxY3iwrcWH7EiEyennmoEUqb-KuasPC7KY0cfq0lzHvpzn-9EgU-g-D7q-qdAiWjmaZw2DCo5OUDeaz4Rd76eT8BqIbH-1UwfFPPC5Xv-r_MWbxV2irleJiR2_wCs5a-s/s320/DSCN0484.JPG" /></a><br /><div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">My pineapple top has rooted and now needs to be planted, which I’ll do today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You never knew you could grow a pineapple bush?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s how:</span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Twist the top off a fresh pineapple, don’t cut it. Let it dry out for 5 days or so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Stick it in a glass of water, changing the H2O every 3-4 days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I put my cup in an east windowsill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a couple of weeks to start the roots, then I just left it in the cup for about another month I think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your top doesn’t root, it may be too old—try another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">After it roots, pot it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually, a red bud is supposed to form containing over a hundred tiny flowers that open into velvety blue blooms, each lasting a day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each spent flower bract then develops into one segment of the fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">But before the pineapple top will flower, I’ll have to put a bag over the pot with an apple, tied tight so no air escapes, for about 5 days, thus allowing the ethylene gas from the apple to force the pineapple to flower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">After the bag is removed, new leaves will form from the center of the plant and rows of pineapple fruit will begin growing at the bottom of the new leaves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be golden yellow and about 6 inches above the old plant on a stalk about ¼ inch thick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Staking required.) And if the plant doesn’t flower, I’ll repeat the apple procedure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">I’ll keep you all posted how this project develops, but hopefully we’ll be eating fresh, ripened on the plant pineapple in about . . . 11 months or so, as (I believe) it takes about 9 months for a pineapple fruit to ripen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can’t wait!!</span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Today Rowan ate:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">banana</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">chocolate hemp milk</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">carrot salad:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>carrots, onions, celery, thyme, garlic, parsley, ACV, EVOO, maple syrup, braggs aminos, sea salt, cayenne, . . . . . ? (Going by memory here)</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">Mango coconut chutney:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mango, apple, coconut, honey, cayenne, tumeric, salt, cinnamon, pepper, ????</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">raw cookies:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hazelnut, coconut, hempseed, sesameseed, apple, raisin, goji, salt, cinnamon, honey</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">green smoothies—orange, apple, banana, spinach</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">fresh peas</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">blueberries</span><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">strawberries</span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">~Rowan and Sharilyn</span></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p>UPDATE: 7/13/2011 I have a small pineapple growing!!! yeah!<br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span> </p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></o:p></p></div>Rowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705722228987921339noreply@blogger.com0