Guest guest Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks for posting and taking time from your busy schedule. You sure have plenty of hard work with lots of love taking care of your family and it's wonderful to read your positive energy. Donna > Hi, My name is Karla and I have been a member of > this group for some time Mostly I just lurk due to > my extraordinary busy schedule. Anyway, I thought I > would chime in on this conversation about soy milk. > Until about 2 years ago, we were > lacto-vegetarians, and decided to take the plunge > and become vegans. Purchasing ready made soy milk, > was getting very costly. So, I did a bit of research > and found the SoyJoy Soymilk maker. I think the > price then was about $US98.00, and I think the > shipping was free, on that I am not sure. > I have been making our own soy milk ever since. > This sweet machine takes all of the work out of the > making, and does the job in 15 minutes. I make it a > gallon at a time, meaning I have to run two batches. > It is easier for me. > Something else I found easier, is I soak a lot of > beans, then drain the water off, and put a cup of > soaked soybeans in a sandwich size ziplock. When all > are bagged, I put them all in a gallon size ziplock, > and toss them in the freezer. When soymilk making > day comes along, I just take two out, and sit them > out on the counter, or in the fridge until they are > thawed out, then make my soy milk. > I haven't gone back to making my own tofu yet. > That is a bit of work, and right now, I just don't > have the time. But, it is worth the effort, if you > have the time frame to do so. > If you need a recipe for making tofu, just let me > know and I will post it Right now, I have one > grandchild awake watching cartoons, the other two, > plus my son Jeremy (he is handicapped, and I am his > care giver), and my husband Rick (type 2 diabetic, > left foot to 8 inches below the knee amputee, with > kidney problems) are all sleeping. So, I took a > break and decided to write. > I do know, however, that going vegan was the best > thing we have done. My husband has reverted back to > using dairy products , and he doesn't like tofu, > which makes it harder for me. > But, Jeremy and I love the stuff, and I enjoy > cooking it. Once in a while, we will slip and eat > some meat, but not often. We try to stay as close to > the program as possible. Now just to figure out how > to get some much needed exercise. Jeremy also has > advanced congenital glaucoma (he is 29), blind in > his left eye, and is slower than seven years itch, > when it comes to walking. Of course, people with his > syndrome (Williams Syndrome) don't walk as steadily > as those of us, without those problems, something to > do with their balance. So, we plod along at his > speed. Sometimes, I get him to walk a little faster, > and we get to puffing, so it is working. But we both > desperately need to walk more. > Well, that is the end of my ranting. Take care, > all have a great day, and God bless all of you. > > Sincerely, > > Karla Williams > > > ________ > Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! > Sign up today. > > http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Berthold Auerbach - ______________________________\ ____ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I agree! Have you checked our recipe files? Do tell us what you think. Thanks and blessings, Chanda - Donnalilacflower Monday, August 27, 2007 9:56 PM Hi Karla soy milk Thanks for posting and taking time from your busy schedule. You sure have plenty of hard work with lots of love taking care of your family and it's wonderful to read your positive energy. Donna > Hi, My name is Karla and I have been a member of > this group for some time Mostly I just lurk due to > my extraordinary busy schedule. Anyway, I thought I > would chime in on this conversation about soy milk. > Until about 2 years ago, we were > lacto-vegetarians, and decided to take the plunge > and become vegans. Purchasing ready made soy milk, > was getting very costly. So, I did a bit of research > and found the SoyJoy Soymilk maker. I think the > price then was about $US98.00, and I think the > shipping was free, on that I am not sure. > I have been making our own soy milk ever since. > This sweet machine takes all of the work out of the > making, and does the job in 15 minutes. I make it a > gallon at a time, meaning I have to run two batches. > It is easier for me. > Something else I found easier, is I soak a lot of > beans, then drain the water off, and put a cup of > soaked soybeans in a sandwich size ziplock. When all > are bagged, I put them all in a gallon size ziplock, > and toss them in the freezer. When soymilk making > day comes along, I just take two out, and sit them > out on the counter, or in the fridge until they are > thawed out, then make my soy milk. > I haven't gone back to making my own tofu yet. > That is a bit of work, and right now, I just don't > have the time. But, it is worth the effort, if you > have the time frame to do so. > If you need a recipe for making tofu, just let me > know and I will post it Right now, I have one > grandchild awake watching cartoons, the other two, > plus my son Jeremy (he is handicapped, and I am his > care giver), and my husband Rick (type 2 diabetic, > left foot to 8 inches below the knee amputee, with > kidney problems) are all sleeping. So, I took a > break and decided to write. > I do know, however, that going vegan was the best > thing we have done. My husband has reverted back to > using dairy products , and he doesn't like tofu, > which makes it harder for me. > But, Jeremy and I love the stuff, and I enjoy > cooking it. Once in a while, we will slip and eat > some meat, but not often. We try to stay as close to > the program as possible. Now just to figure out how > to get some much needed exercise. Jeremy also has > advanced congenital glaucoma (he is 29), blind in > his left eye, and is slower than seven years itch, > when it comes to walking. Of course, people with his > syndrome (Williams Syndrome) don't walk as steadily > as those of us, without those problems, something to > do with their balance. So, we plod along at his > speed. Sometimes, I get him to walk a little faster, > and we get to puffing, so it is working. But we both > desperately need to walk more. > Well, that is the end of my ranting. Take care, > all have a great day, and God bless all of you. > > Sincerely, > > Karla Williams > > > ________ > Surprise your friends with a FREE Juno Video Mail! > Sign up today. > > http://track.juno.com/s/lc?u=http://ads.addynamix.com/click/2-2130421-177 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. - Berthold Auerbach - ________ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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