Guest guest Report post Posted October 20, 2004 I appreciate it anyway. TY Sara. , " Sara " <gagrip5> wrote: > > Bit late with my welcome, but " hi " . Hope you find like-minded people > here. > sara > , " JJS " <in2veg1> wrote: > > > > I wanted to say hi and introduce myself to everyone since I just > > joined this group. My name is Jeremy. I'm a 28 y/o from PA. I have > > been vegetarian for awhile, but have been vegan for about a year > and > > a half now. I don't miss animal products at all and feel much > > healthier since. I also enjoy the lifestyle change. I was looking > to > > chat with ppl who are on a similar level. Ty for reading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 23, 2004 Welcome Kath! So glad to have you here with us on VGF. There are some delicious biscuit (cookie) recipes filed away in our " files " section. Check them out. . .hopefully there's something there you'll find useful. Sincerely, LaDonna , Kath Leeves <leeves@p...> wrote: > > Hi all, > I am a gluten free vegan and live in New Zealand. > There's not many of us here. > I am on the lookout for a nice biscuit (cookie) recipe. > cheers > Kath > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 23, 2004 What kind of biscuit Kath: shortbreads, tea, sugar, or I think I even have a recipe for Anzacs (smile). BL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 23, 2004 Brenda Lee, do you have a vegan and gluten free sugar cookie recipe? Would you share? I have just received many new cookie cutters and I would love to use them!!!!!! Thanks LaDonna <<<What kind of biscuit Kath: shortbreads, tea, sugar, or I think I even have a recipe for Anzacs (smile). BL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Welcome Kirsten! Where in Maine are you? I'm from the rocking metropolis of Dover-Foxcroft, lol. I now live in NYC, tho. Beth Carousel Cheesecakes <cc1 wrote: I am brand new to the vegetarian world. I am doing this for my health. I have tried high protein and low carb diets and many fad diets. I have done low calorie and have never lost more then 10 pounds. I am giving this a try since my MD and nutritionist stated that animal protein could be aggravating my PCOS sysptoms. (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome). I do need to loose weight and I would like to know how to do this without compromising my health. I desperately need to loose weight to keep the diabeties at bay. Both parents and three of my grandparents had diabeties. Also my PCOS attacks the pancreas as well and I want to hold off the disease as long as possible. I would like to hear about great recipies, nutritional information, and how to keep the cravings at bay. I am addicted to chocolate. Kirsten Maine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 14, 2005 I am currently in Falmouth just north of Portland. Hi neighbor. Kirsten , Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000> wrote: > Welcome Kirsten! Where in Maine are you? I'm from the rocking metropolis of Dover-Foxcroft, lol. I now live in NYC, tho. Beth > > Carousel Cheesecakes <cc1@m...> wrote: > > I am brand new to the vegetarian world. I am doing this for my > health. I have tried high protein and low carb diets and many fad > diets. I have done low calorie and have never lost more then 10 > pounds. I am giving this a try since my MD and nutritionist stated > that animal protein could be aggravating my PCOS sysptoms. (Poly > Cystic Ovary Syndrome). I do need to loose weight and I would like > to know how to do this without compromising my health. I > desperately need to loose weight to keep the diabeties at bay. Both > parents and three of my grandparents had diabeties. Also my PCOS > attacks the pancreas as well and I want to hold off the disease as > long as possible. > > I would like to hear about great recipies, nutritional information, > and how to keep the cravings at bay. I am addicted to chocolate. > > Kirsten > Maine > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 14, 2005 Hi Kirsten Welcome from another newbie! I'm Laura, 32, Scottish and also trying to lose weight in a healthy way. Best of luck! Laura Currently Reading: How Clean is Your House? By Kim Woodburn & Aggie MacKenzie http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1518735 > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 15, 2005 Hi Tracey, Welcome. I'm from Australia too - the outskirts of Melbourne. My son has the same allergies. You'll find some great info here and thousands of wonderful recipes. I'm currently adding metric conversions to all the recipes in our files and adding the Australian names to things as well, so they'll be easier for all us Aussies to use. Kim. , " traceyheng " <tracey@p...> wrote: > > > Hi I'm Tracey from Perth, Australia, hoping to learn from you guys > about healthy eating. My two have allergies to dairy, gluten and one > to egg white, so this is great to find a message board that deals > with these issues! > > TTFN > Tracey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 15, 2005 Welcome, Tracy! We are glad to have you join us here. Be sure to check out the archives and the files section of our website. We have many recipes filed away that will be sure to fit your needs. LaDonna >>>Hi I'm Tracey from Perth, Australia, hoping to learn from you guys about healthy eating. My two have allergies to dairy, gluten and one to egg white, so this is great to find a message board that deals with these issues! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 15, 2005 Kim has done a fantastic job of making our website " user friendly " and easily available to all. Jen helped her file recipes and to them we are most thankful. ~ LaDonna ~ >>>>I'm currently adding metric conversions to all the recipes in our files and adding the Australian names to things as well, so they'll be easier for all us Aussies to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 1, 2005 rawfood , " Shawn & Brenda Titus " <nascarfans@i...> wrote: > Hello everyone! > > My name is Brenda. I'm a 34 y.o. homeschooling mom to 4 children, ages 14, > 6, 4 and almost 2. We live in NE PA. Hubby is Shawn, 34. Hi Brenda and Shawn...and welcome! good luck..hang in there... > > I've been reading the posts and have a few questions. I've just gotten > interested in raw foods within the past 2 weeks. I'm on the 5-day cleanse > by Frederic Patenaude. Now for the questions: > > 1. I hate avocado. Is there something that I can use in place of it in > recipes? if you need a little extra fat/protein, try some sunflower seeds mixed with fresh strawberries (about 1/4 c. seeds and same of strawberries...if too thick add some water...) > 2. I've always been a 'headache-person' and get a migraine once a month. > Is it okay to take Excedrin for these or would that just be defeating the > purpose of going raw? I'd recommend staying away from teh Excedrin, if possible.. (Keep in mind that I'm home with 4 children-- 3 of > them being small and needing me for most things. It's not easy for me to > just lie down for a while when these headaches come.) I'm finding that I'm > already getting more headaches since starting this cleanse and am wondering > if I'm already going through a bit of detox??? see #3.. > 3. I'm a severe Hershey's chocoholic. chocolate has caffeine, which is stimulating and physically addictive. Caffeine withdrawal can occur from just missing the " morning cup of coffee " , or in your case the chocolate. The first symptom of caffeine withdrawal is headaches. Is there something natural and > healthy that I can use to replace chocolate when those cravings come? I'd suggest fresh dates....search here or go to files section of RawFoodChallenge for date sources... > 4. I've been having smoothies for breakfast and lunch during this fast and > salads for dinner, but I'm starting to get a bit sick of these things. I > woke up this morning and almost quit this raw commitment, but my better > judgement told me that this was the way to go. Any suggestions or recipes > for other things to eat? suggest some fresh mangoes, they're now in season; watermelon is coming on (just bought some this weekend driving back from SC to Fl), and bananas are always a good fill..not sure where else you were starting from, and what you've been putting in your smoothies... I know that there are tons out there, but I don't > have much time to surf the net for recipes and since I'm new to this...I > really need other ideas. > > Thanks for the help!! Have a blessed day! good luck...all the best...hang in there: get through the 5 days.. Bob > > Hugs & Blessings, > Brenda > http://www.sabbathtruth.com > ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* > 'Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart.' > > ~Psalm 27:14 > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 1, 2005 olives the are great. ahhaah, i use them alot in different types of salads and such. Bob Farrell <rjf2 wrote: rawfood , " Shawn & Brenda Titus " <nascarfans@i...> wrote: > Hello everyone! > > My name is Brenda. I'm a 34 y.o. homeschooling mom to 4 children, ages 14, > 6, 4 and almost 2. We live in NE PA. Hubby is Shawn, 34. Hi Brenda and Shawn...and welcome! good luck..hang in there... > > I've been reading the posts and have a few questions. I've just gotten > interested in raw foods within the past 2 weeks. I'm on the 5-day cleanse > by Frederic Patenaude. Now for the questions: > > 1. I hate avocado. Is there something that I can use in place of it in > recipes? if you need a little extra fat/protein, try some sunflower seeds mixed with fresh strawberries (about 1/4 c. seeds and same of strawberries...if too thick add some water...) > 2. I've always been a 'headache-person' and get a migraine once a month. > Is it okay to take Excedrin for these or would that just be defeating the > purpose of going raw? I'd recommend staying away from teh Excedrin, if possible.. (Keep in mind that I'm home with 4 children-- 3 of > them being small and needing me for most things. It's not easy for me to > just lie down for a while when these headaches come.) I'm finding that I'm > already getting more headaches since starting this cleanse and am wondering > if I'm already going through a bit of detox??? see #3.. > 3. I'm a severe Hershey's chocoholic. chocolate has caffeine, which is stimulating and physically addictive. Caffeine withdrawal can occur from just missing the " morning cup of coffee " , or in your case the chocolate. The first symptom of caffeine withdrawal is headaches. Is there something natural and > healthy that I can use to replace chocolate when those cravings come? I'd suggest fresh dates....search here or go to files section of RawFoodChallenge for date sources... > 4. I've been having smoothies for breakfast and lunch during this fast and > salads for dinner, but I'm starting to get a bit sick of these things. I > woke up this morning and almost quit this raw commitment, but my better > judgement told me that this was the way to go. Any suggestions or recipes > for other things to eat? suggest some fresh mangoes, they're now in season; watermelon is coming on (just bought some this weekend driving back from SC to Fl), and bananas are always a good fill..not sure where else you were starting from, and what you've been putting in your smoothies... I know that there are tons out there, but I don't > have much time to surf the net for recipes and since I'm new to this...I > really need other ideas. > > Thanks for the help!! Have a blessed day! good luck...all the best...hang in there: get through the 5 days.. Bob > > Hugs & Blessings, > Brenda > http://www.sabbathtruth.com > ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* > 'Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart.' > > ~Psalm 27:14 > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2005 Hi victoria I'm fairly new myself. I have found Living on Live foods by alissa cohen to be a great book and you can purchase that on alissacohen.com. I am also enjoying the ebooks from thegardendiet.com website. Rachel On 7/25/05, TrinityReds <TrinityReds wrote: > Hi group, I'm Victoria and new to the list and to a raw food diet. Could > you recommend any sites or books that could help me understand this diet > and > how to get started. Thank you. > Victoria > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2005 Hi Victoria! there's a recommended reading over at RawSchool, in the files section. and I just had a lengthy post over ata RawSchool yesterday, about a similar question...it's message 1734, copied below.. hope that helps. all the best, Bob Hi Ben.. welcome! good luck as you journey forward.. I've offered some thoughts interspersed within your questions. Rawschool , " ben_9053 " <ben@c...> wrote: > Hi all, > > I have been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks, trying to > gather as much info as I can before going raw; I have been to > www.rawschool.com and read a lot of the articles including the food > chart. > > I was split between fruitarian and raw food (still am a bit) but > consider raw feeding the better choice recommend raw, whole, fresh, ripe, organic or better fruits, and vegys, and limited nuts, seeds and avocadoes. > > I am a bit confused on what the diet should look like, I get the > impression it is a fruit based diet with a selection of green leaves > added. Are there any other food types that should be included in the > diet like nuts or seed's (although I did read on raw school.com > that > nuts were not optimal food)? recommend a fruit based, esp. including a " sweet " fruit or two as a base, and then adding others as needed. I personally favor bananas, and my other " staple " is dates. see the file section here for sources for fresh dates...I use the Date People - they do a good job, and dates are just about to come back into season next month. then I may add in some seasonal fruits/vegys. For instance, this time of year, I rotate in melons (cantelope, watermelon, etc.), some peaches, etc. Then for my evening meal, I'll eat lettuce (I prefer primarily loose leaf red, maybe some romaine, some iceberg...)with tomatoes, cukes, celery, and them maybe a little of other fresh vegys; I use very little of these. And, then to your question about nuts/seeds, etc. Yes, they may not be " optimal " , and I use them sparingly - in the neighborhood of 1/4 - 1/2 cup of nuts per *week*, or maybe 1/2 an avocado per week. Much of these will really skew the diet toward high fat in a hurry. I personally aim to keep my calonutrient ratios (Carbohydrates/Protein/Fat) in roughly the 80/10/10 range, meaning a mimimum of 80% my calories from Carbohydratges, almost exclusively fruits, and then a maximum of 10% of each of Protein and Fat. Most days it ends up in the 85-90/5-7/5-7 range. When I first switched to the high water content fruit approach in February of this year, I found www.nutridiary.com to be helpful in seeing what was what. and I see that Nora and Robert may have other opinions on this. (see earlier posts yesterday/today..) I don't check it as often anymore, and when I do, it's generally in those ranges. When I went totally raw last September, I was waaaayyyy too high in fat %, like 45+%! (it was nuts/seeds, or nut/seed milk, with a little avocado, etc...! it really adds up quickly.) When I checked it, I was shocked. The nutridiary helped me to understand where I was, and get better balance. > > Also is it best to combine foods and which foods go with which or is > mono the way to be? I see this as more of an " evolving " question; best is closest to nature, which would be mono. That may not be where you want to start, however; or it may be. That's a personal choice. (from where you are, I think a grand step forward would be to lose the lacto and ovo part of the diet.) Nora's food-combinig chart is a good place to start: you want to minimize the work the body has to do to digest/absorb/assimilate the food we're taking in; proper food-combining assists here. There's also some recommended reading files here in the files section - some of them are free online. > > I am 30 yrs old and a male from Wales and I'm 54, male, Florida, USA Hope this helps. again, all the best, and feel free to ask more questions; others will have differing perspectives also: enjoy the journey! rawfood , TrinityReds@a... wrote: > Hi group, I'm Victoria and new to the list and to a raw food diet. Could > you recommend any sites or books that could help me understand this diet and > how to get started. Thank you. > Victoria > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2005 Anne Wigmore's The Hippocrates Diet is good, as is Paul Bragg's The Toxicless Diet. He's phenominal. rawfood , Rachel Colberg <RaeMom@g...> wrote: > Hi victoria > > I'm fairly new myself. I have found Living on Live foods by alissa > cohen to be a great book and you can purchase that on alissacohen.com. > I am also enjoying the ebooks from thegardendiet.com website. > > Rachel > > On 7/25/05, TrinityReds@a... <TrinityReds@a...> wrote: > > Hi group, I'm Victoria and new to the list and to a raw food diet. Could > > you recommend any sites or books that could help me understand this diet > > and > > how to get started. Thank you. > > Victoria > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2005 May I also add that it's best to read several books on the topic, and go with what feels right. For every author you read on raw food, there is another who outrightly conflicts them. I respect the two authors I mentioned, but they condradict each other on certain things. For every 10 things Raw food authors mention, 9 things they will agree on and one they won't. This is where you step in. You decide what is best for you. I have done things recommended that didn't agree with me, or were too difficult to follow and other things that just clicked for me. You always have the final say, no matter how dire the author may sound if you don't do as they say. - In rawfood , kunoichi_32 <no_reply> wrote: > Anne Wigmore's The Hippocrates Diet is good, as is Paul Bragg's The > Toxicless Diet. He's phenominal. > > rawfood , Rachel Colberg <RaeMom@g...> wrote: > > Hi victoria > > > > I'm fairly new myself. I have found Living on Live foods by alissa > > cohen to be a great book and you can purchase that on > alissacohen.com. > > I am also enjoying the ebooks from thegardendiet.com website. > > > > Rachel > > > > On 7/25/05, TrinityReds@a... <TrinityReds@a...> wrote: > > > Hi group, I'm Victoria and new to the list and to a raw food > diet. Could > > > you recommend any sites or books that could help me understand > this diet > > > and > > > how to get started. Thank you. > > > Victoria > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 31, 2005 Hi Samantha, I, too, work in and A/D Rehab and I soooo know what you mean about meat. If it isn't on the menu the clients tend to get very irate. " Real men eat meat at every meal. " NOT!! Welcome! TM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 16, 2006 When transitioning to raw food, I have noticed I feel hungry all the time. What can I do to decrease my appetite. Also, I would like to get rid of my cravings for cooked food and sweets. Thanks! Pam Beall <beallp wrote: Thanks to everyone! As with any 'way of eating the key for me is a menu ( and having all the ingredients to make my 'recipes). Totally changing my eating while still cooking for my family is the hard part. Breakfast is easy. Since reading " Fit for Life " 8 or so years ago we have enjoyed fresh fruit or smoothies for breakfast! My taste buds are adjusting and cooked food just isn't tasting good anymore. YAH! Progress is progress! The health challenge I guess I should consider a blessing ? If it weren't for ulcerative colitis I would still be abusing my body and living a 'half life'. I didn't realize how dulled and tired I was until I fasted earlier this month. I felt so much better NOT eating than I ever did eating cooked. I am so looking forward to the fresh local produce this year! Pam - Jen Lynn rawfood Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:33 PM Re: [Raw Food] raw cracker recipes Hi Pam, It can be hard at times, but you've got support (at least from us on the website!). Check this out: http://www.fredericpatenaude.com/making-it-fun.html I was reading it and thought of you...... jen Pam Beall <beallp wrote: Hi everyone! Being very new to 100% raw and thus having some very discouraging days. It's not that I can't do it it's that I don't know WHAT to eat! Like a sit down meal. Simple ( not too many ingredients or prep time or I'll scream-Juliano's book is very daunting) and pleasing. Well instead of having another pity party ( a serious health challenge has guided me to living food) I went into the kitchen and just 'emptied the fridge' into the blender. I used to make homemade soup this way and everyone always thought they were the best. My goal was to make a cracker recipe. I have to have something crunchy and dry that resembles bread ish things.... Well I couldn't fit all of my concoction onto the trays of my dehydrator so I used my spiral slicer and made a big bowlful of 'pasta' out of zucchini and used the cracker goup on top and it's pretty good! LOL Satisfied and so proud of myself! Thanks for letting me share. Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Hi Stacey, if by hungry you are talking about that rumbly burning loud sound your stomach makes then it helped me when I read this. " True hunger is a pleasant feeling in the back of your mouth and throat " WOW. I can't remember where I read it-maybe on a raw retreat site>?? If my tummy does a growl I just say to myself - " oh digestion sounds not hunger " and concentrate on how I feel. I have also found that there is a big difference between 'hungry' and sated. It is hard to overeat on a raw diet and I was totally used to overeating 'empty food' so volume was what I went for. Now it's quality.... IF you are craving a sweet I suggest nibble a date or two. I just discovered these and man they do the trick. Really hard to eat too many- I like that. Pam - stacey boren rawfood Thursday, March 16, 2006 9:07 AM Re: [Raw Food] Newbie When transitioning to raw food, I have noticed I feel hungry all the time. What can I do to decrease my appetite. Also, I would like to get rid of my cravings for cooked food and sweets. Thanks! Pam Beall <beallp wrote: Thanks to everyone! As with any 'way of eating the key for me is a menu ( and having all the ingredients to make my 'recipes). Totally changing my eating while still cooking for my family is the hard part. Breakfast is easy. Since reading " Fit for Life " 8 or so years ago we have enjoyed fresh fruit or smoothies for breakfast! My taste buds are adjusting and cooked food just isn't tasting good anymore. YAH! Progress is progress! The health challenge I guess I should consider a blessing ? If it weren't for ulcerative colitis I would still be abusing my body and living a 'half life'. I didn't realize how dulled and tired I was until I fasted earlier this month. I felt so much better NOT eating than I ever did eating cooked. I am so looking forward to the fresh local produce this year! Pam - Jen Lynn rawfood Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:33 PM Re: [Raw Food] raw cracker recipes Hi Pam, It can be hard at times, but you've got support (at least from us on the website!). Check this out: http://www.fredericpatenaude.com/making-it-fun.html I was reading it and thought of you...... jen Pam Beall <beallp wrote: Hi everyone! Being very new to 100% raw and thus having some very discouraging days. It's not that I can't do it it's that I don't know WHAT to eat! Like a sit down meal. Simple ( not too many ingredients or prep time or I'll scream-Juliano's book is very daunting) and pleasing. Well instead of having another pity party ( a serious health challenge has guided me to living food) I went into the kitchen and just 'emptied the fridge' into the blender. I used to make homemade soup this way and everyone always thought they were the best. My goal was to make a cracker recipe. I have to have something crunchy and dry that resembles bread ish things.... Well I couldn't fit all of my concoction onto the trays of my dehydrator so I used my spiral slicer and made a big bowlful of 'pasta' out of zucchini and used the cracker goup on top and it's pretty good! LOL Satisfied and so proud of myself! Thanks for letting me share. Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Stacy, Are you getting enough protein and fat in your diet? Are you balancing your meals/snacks to contain carbs/fats/proteins each time you eat? This helped me. Eating even small amounts of sweets tends to perpetuate the cycle of craving sweets. I found that by cutting out all sweets and high glycemic fruits and veggies I did not crave sweets. Tammy On Mar 16, 2006, at 12:07 PM, stacey boren wrote: > When transitioning to raw food, I have noticed I feel hungry all the > time. What can I do to decrease my appetite. Also, I would like to > get rid of my cravings for cooked food and sweets. >   >  Thanks! > > Pam Beall <beallp wrote: >  Thanks to everyone! As with any 'way of eating the key for me is a > menu ( and having all the ingredients to make my 'recipes). Totally > changing my eating while still cooking for my family is the hard part. > Breakfast is easy. Since reading " Fit for Life " 8 or so years ago we > have enjoyed fresh fruit or smoothies for breakfast! My taste buds are > adjusting and cooked food just isn't tasting good anymore. YAH! > Progress is progress! The health challenge I guess I should consider a > blessing ? If it weren't for ulcerative colitis I would still be > abusing my body and living a 'half life'. I didn't realize how dulled > and tired I was until I fasted earlier this month. I felt so much > better NOT eating than I ever did eating cooked. I am so looking > forward to the fresh local produce this year! > Pam > >  - >  Jen Lynn >  rawfood >  Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:33 PM >  Re: [Raw Food] raw cracker recipes > > >  Hi Pam, >     >    It can be hard at times, but you've got support (at least from us > on the website!). Check this out: > http://www.fredericpatenaude.com/making-it-fun.html >    I was reading it and thought of you...... >     >    jen > >  Pam Beall <beallp wrote: >    Hi everyone! Being very new to 100% raw and thus having some very > discouraging days. It's not that I can't do it it's that I don't know > WHAT to eat! Like a sit down meal. Simple ( not too many ingredients > or prep time or I'll scream-Juliano's book is very daunting) and > pleasing. Well instead of having another pity party ( a serious health > challenge has guided me to living food) I went into the kitchen and > just 'emptied the fridge' into the blender. I used to make homemade > soup this way and everyone always thought they were the best. My goal > was to make a cracker recipe. I have to have something crunchy and dry > that resembles bread ish things.... >  Well I couldn't fit all of my concoction onto the trays of my > dehydrator so I used my spiral slicer and made a big bowlful of > 'pasta' out of zucchini and used the cracker goup on top and it's > pretty good! LOL >  Satisfied and so proud of myself! >  Thanks for letting me share. > >  Pam > >  Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 31, 2006 wow Debbie, you're not far from me! I'm in Ann Arbor, a stone's throw from UM hospital. On Pontiac Trail. We should do lunch sometime. Have you been to Seva? AmyF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 31, 2006 Hi Debbie: Welcome to the group. I know you're going to love it here. I see we are both engaged in the endeavor of " animal rescue. " I have tree dogs...a mini schnauzer, a long haired chihuahua and a white poodle...all rescued. They are my dearest friends. They all have physical disablilities...like me. We are inseparable, we are together all the time. Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 1, 2006 In a message dated 4/1/2006 10:28:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, thelilacflower writes: I have a huge area of pansies I rescued from the drugstore. They were outside on a rack and almost dead. I talked to the store manager and he said, take as many as you want, I'm going to trash them since we forgot to water them. I hate when that happens! (DH & I run a landscape nursery). Nuthin blooming here, but lots of buds on things. Can't wait! AmyF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 1, 2006 A Big hearty welcome to you Susie. Glad to have you with us. You're gonna have so many recipes to try out, that you won't have any stress ever again. Hope you share some of your recipes too. Joanie WA State Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 1, 2006 Oh, I'm with you Amy. I can hardly wait. My watermelon pink magnolia tree is full of buds and they are starting to open. Whew! That's always the sign that winter is over. I love gardening and I'd love to be able to work at a nursery. Joanie WA State Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites