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Better get that icecream maker, Woman So you can make that Peppermint Stick version you wanted

Hey, Cristian , Sounds exciting. Actually, it sounds dangerous, lol. Aren't football games rowdy? And I can imagine the World Cup! Speaking of rowdy, did you see THIS? Kinda funny, but at the same time, I didn't realize that a lot of the problems at games were race-based! Anyway, I hope you don't encounter too many hooligans Are you going to take pictures?

Hey, Montana, pretty fancy machinery you got there . Your food intake looks pretty light -- what do you do for dinner? What are your goals?

May be; but, if I were you, I'd start getting some serious blood tests. I hope not, Jay. However, if you feel that is a real possibility, what about interviewing an attorney? Don't make me worry!

Aye. You have the scenes memorized. Better get some memory exercises into your workout 'cause get ready... Rocky Infinitum will be coming to a theatre near you. "Rocky, 80 years young, summons Mick from the dead for the ultimate challenge of the century! But who will be in Rock's corner this time? Don't miss it! The MPAA has rated this movie "R" for ridiculous. Children over 17 will be bored to death I like the idea of that sled thingy. I bet your neck and shoulders were sore!

"Rat Monster" Poor guy It looks real; does anyone think this is a fake? The guy looks genuinely scared out of his mind.

the premise is equally insulting, that if you're homosexual, that there is something wrong with it (makes you inferior); so we don't want to do anything that will make us look like a homosexual or effeminate...sad. This is exactly the type of sexism associated with meat and patriarchy. Again, I recommend all to read, "The Pornography of Meat" and "The Sexual Politics of Meat," both by Carol J. Adams, and your eyes will be opened to it all around you. It takes various forms, many of which do not reach your consciousness until you are made aware, even if you have subconsciously known it all along. Sounds about like the ultra-rightwing, extremists, though: homophobic and hatefilled. Fortunately, there are some rightwingers who aren't hateful, they just aren't as visible, it seems.

Sounds fun; glad you had a good time Definitely more interesting But, you know, ultimately, you and I have the same viewpoint, I think...generally But for some reason we disagree somewhere along the way there Seems to be little things. You just don't see them right I'm crushed. Now, I'm wondering what could have been gritty?! The brown sugar, maybe . I swear, Jay, if I ever do meet you, I'm going to tie you to a chair, force feed you MY green smoothies (cause they're good, damnit, when made right) and a huge helping of MY chocolate pudding made right, which IS smooth and IS sweet... (Brat...)

Geesh, I've been vegan over 10 years and I thought I'd heard it all This is a new one! Hmm...difficult. I think I'd have to opt to not buy a carnivorous plant. I, personally, believe that plants have feelings, whether or not they have "consciousness." I would say that taking it out of its natural habitat, and keeping it as a sort of "pet," would render it incompatible with my lifestyle, which is being vegan and environmentally responsible as possible. Good topic, though!

Wow, that sounds like a killer workout! How much weight was it? I know how you feel as well, I, too, often walk through quick drying concrete

Hey, CrispyQ! I love pecans and dates too! I don't eat dates, though, unless it's a special occasion (try to avoid dried fruit). Also, don't forget Bryanna's icecream recipe I posted for you. That will rival the best store-bought brand! Did you make anything special for Cinco de Mayo? Oh, what a sweetie you are! So did you try them? What's the verdict? You say they resemble -- do you think you got the right stuff? How'd you do them? Did you do them plain, spray the olive oil, sprinkle with spices/salt? What did y'all do? I wasn't invited Sounds like fun to meet some people from online; Jay, maybe we would find something to agree on in person

Mother's Day is coming up. For those of you who observe it, what do you have planned? What is your relationship with your mother? What is she like? If you're a mother now, did you turn into her: Whatever you want to discuss about moms.

Welcome. Yep, that's it . Jay, the recipes I've found online and I've tried have been gross. Have you ever had sprouted garbanzos? They suck. The only way I made it taste good was to add TONS of tahini to cover up the flavor of the beans; so, not really worth it. I'd rather just make it traditional -- I like using fava beans too. I have made some really good flavored houmous, have you tried any? Add bell peppers (roasted or raw); chiles; sundried tomatoes; black bean is good!; different flavored vinegars; etc. Let me know if you want some. This one is popular with raw foodists who don't like raw garbanzos; I varied it to my taste, and it was good; but, again, it's not really worth it (nor the cost) when regular houmous is probably more nutritious anyway. I'd make it for raw foodists, but I don't make it for myself: No bean hummus from Living and Raw Foods 2 medium zucchini 1/4 cup olive oil 4-8 garlic cloves 2 tsp celtic salt (or use dulse flakes) 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice 3/4 cup sesame seeds 3/4 cup tahini (you can use less; or to taste) 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin Process zucchini, olive oil, and garlic first in processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Sounds good . It's soft like a tortilla or do you crisp it? ---------- Don't know if I gave you this already Jay, but I adjusted it to make it a bit easier. Bananas, frozen, make a really good icecream base. And, the truth is, you can make this as simply as frozen bananas + sweetener + salt (very important) + vanilla -- all to taste -- freeze, and you're done. It's super easy. But here is my version, adapted, and method. It looks long, but it's not : Pecan Ice Cream: 5 Large Bananas, very ripe, sweet 3/4 teaspoon salt, scant 1 1/2-2 tsp Vanilla Extract 2 TB Maple Syrup* (OR Agave Nectar; you can use sugar ) Nuts of choice (Pecans or walnuts are best) Or Optional PecanPralines recipe below At least 48 hours before serving, peel and slice the bananas and store immediately in the freezer. Freeze your ice cream maker container and attachment, if using. Or freeze the container with which you intend to prepare it manually; preferably a flat, square dish (an 8X8 brownie-type pan is good). Make the pecan pralines if using; and freeze. Ice Cream Directions: Place frozen banana pieces in processor or blender with vanilla and sweetener, if using, and salt. Blend on 'hi' till fluffy and creamy smooth; but not so much as it gets liquidy. Pour immediately into ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer's directions; add nuts/seeds, extras, serve or freeze in a covered container. OR Pour into cold, flat dish; freeze for several hours; remove and scrape with fork ; blend in a food processor; freeze, scrape again. Place back in food processor and blend again to creamy; fold in the caramel and/or pecans OR the pecan pralines, if using; place back in freezer till ready to use. Texture comes out best for both methods if left to freeze overnight and served the next day, using an icecream scoop. *You may not even need sweetener. Sometimes the bananas are actually sweet enough even without the pecan pralines added. The maple syrup does contribute to the buttery flavor, though. Pecan Pralines: 5 Large, Fresh Dates, pitted at room temperature (Do NOT soak!) 5 TB pure Maple Syrup (not pancake junk) 1 1/2 - 2 tsp Vanilla extract Pecans, whole or pieces (up to you how many) Directions: Place the room-temperature dates in the blender with the vanilla and maple syrup. Blend on 'hi' and scrape often to get it smooth. This takes some doing; however, if you can get it mostly smooth, that's fine, since you want it to be thick and pourable and "caramel-y." Tiny bits of date are okay and won't ruin the texture. Place in freezer to get cold and thicker. If using pecans, dip them in the caramel to cover thickly. Place on a plate, not touching and place in freezer till ready to add to the ice cream. Or top the icecream instead. ------------ The avocado is not detectable, or shouldn't be if made right. I made this the other night for friends who really liked it, but I didn't tell them anything about it till the next day. They were shocked there was avo in it. Sometimes when people know what's in certain dishes, they imagine they're tasting it Happens a lot with people who want to find something wrong with a vegan dish

I agree with Kathryn, and concur about isolates. But, honestly, I think you just have to see if works for you. Everyone is different, and so what one person may absorb, someone else may not. I find that hemp, nut, and rice proteins all work fine for me, though I don't need them; so don't take them every day any longer.

Major guts; I love it. Watch all three... Colbert Roast

No, 9nines! I'm teasing you . You used, "mother's" instead of "mothers" .

That is the flaw you meant? A misspelled word? How about in this one: "So the article is saying mother's need diary to get Vitamin D because it is in few foods except diary but in fact, it is added to diary." (Barring the "diary" misspelling, of course)

Well, I wasn't looking at it as a puzzle, sorry. The whole thing is full of flaws! Vitamin D is added to milk, I think it says that on the labels, if I remember correctly??

tragic flaws! It's sad how the Dairy Industry (and those beholden to them) takes a (fairly new) finding -- that Vit D should be taken/absorbed in a higher dose than previously recommended -- and uses it to promote milk

Well, sorta junky. Junk-for-Jay sounds better than Healthy alternatives to junk food for Jay Okay, to get you out of "choco 'n chips" mode, Jay, I've come up with a couple alternatives for you. For your chips hankering, these are awesome! They are poppodams. Traditionally made by deep frying, you micro these for fatfree. Made with lentil flour, and taste a lot like potato chips. Simply place one in the microwave on high for 40 seconds. To make them even more potatoey, spray with some olive oil spray before microwaving, or after, if you want. Probably won't need salt, but you can sprinkle some on, as well as any other spices, nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, Mexican flavoring packet + nutritional yeast for a Nacho cheesy flavor, etc. There are flavored versions; in the pic is one that came spiced and a plain. The plain taste most like potato chips. Watch them puff up! Depending on your micro, it may take up to 60 seconds, but do 40 sec's first. Another good thing -- they're gluten-free; so your wife can have them Here is how they come, generally; and a before and after microwaved pic: They are dried so try to get a box that isn't rattling with lots of bits. But you're going to break them anyway, so it's not that big a deal. Here's another before and after: Look in the Middle Eastern or ethnic section of a regular supermarket. If you have a M.E. or Indian store nearby, even better; they'll be very inexpensive. You can also find them already puffed, but they will be fried. Best to do it yourself in the micro with zero to little fat and salt. Eat like chips. Only 40 seconds! Let me know if you want some healthy dips. _________________________ *You can also make real fatfree potato chips in the micro, but it takes some time and a bit of effort. These are just so easy and can be eaten plain or with dips* _________________________ And here is a healthy chocolate pudding you can make to your taste. The amounts are how I like it. Just be sure to have good, ripe avos; but not overly-ripe, overly-soft or it's too strong. Use Haas avocados. There are a ton of versions of "raw" chocolate pudding with avocado on the internet, by the way; this is just my version using the ingredients I think you'd have access to Cut, pit, scoop, and blend in a food processor till creamy: 1 lb. Avocados - no more than that (about 2 large, weight before cutting) Add, then blend well. Stop. Scrape down sides. Blend till incorporated and not grainy from the sugar: 1/2 C - 2/3 C Brown Sugar (or Succanat, Cane Sugar [brown]) 2/3 C Cocoa Powder (add more to taste, if needed) 1/4 tsp salt While the processor is running, add and blend till fully combined and creamy: 1 TB Vanilla extract 1/2 C Coffee, black tea, (cold) (OR fresh coconut water [not milk], or plain water)* Or more, if too thick Taste for adjustments. You can eat now, or fridge it Optionals: -Add pinches of spices to taste (Cinnamon, etc.) -Add additional extracts -- almond is good (start with a couple drops; it's strong). A drop of coconut extract also adds depth. -Top with chopped walnuts -Add 1 tsp orange zest -Add a frozen banana -Use soaked, fresh, dates; maple syrup; or agave nectar for the sugar -Try using nut, soy, or rice milk *If you want to use maple syrup or other liquid sweetener, then add that first and check the texture; then add any liquid as it's needed. Coffee, decaf, or tea enhances chocolate, but water will work. Hope it comes out tasty! _____________________________________________ Here is one that looks good, but I haven't tried. You could use any healthy nut for the pinenuts; but a clean tasting one would be best, like cashews, almonds, macadamias or Brazil nuts: By Rita Romano, "Dining in the Raw": 1/2 cup carob powder (use cocoa_raVen) 1/4 cup medjool dates, pitted 3 large ripe bananas, partially frozen 1 cup pignoli (pine) nuts, chilled Blend in a food processor into a smooth creamy pudding adding just enough water to reach a thick consistency. Be careful. Don't add too much water. Pour in parfait cups and serve. ____________________________________ I've made one similar to this and it's good: California Avocado Commission - Chocolate Pudding Ingredients * 1 tsp Cocoa, heaping * 1 large ripe Avocado * ½ Cup water * 1/8 tsp cinnamon * 5 large dates * 16 drops vanilla extract Instructions 1. Pit and chop the dates. Place in the water to soak. 2. Blend the liquids, spices and the cocoa. While blender is on, carefully drop in date pieces until blended smoothly, then add chunked avocado. 3. Scoop into bowl.

I personally never wore leg warmers However, my favorite thing about the '80s...hairspray, of course http://joancusack.tripod.com/wg1.jpg And I looked damn good too. I swear you couldn't pay me to sit through one of those Stallone flicks

I guess business is business But as far as factual denigration of hemp, that would be hard to do! It's such a fabulous resource. Everything can be made from hemp, it seems. The market is growing. But, you're right about it being demonized -- will probably be alot of the "this is a drug" propoganda, which will be echoed by conservative lemmings Soy does get a bad rap. And most of it comes from agenda-ladened anti-soy groups. I do think, though, that isolates/powders should be avoided for optimal health. I think occasional tofu, yuba, tempeh, soy sauce, etc. are all okay, though, and some do have some benefits.

Like you imagined you won this arm wrestling match? And why should I? You did a grip video, for crying out loud! Pooor Jonathan. And in front of all those people...Were there sparks and lightning bolts emanating from your 'stache as you crushed his feeble attempts? Ah, yes, blame the woman! Rocky II-ish. Yes, it does. Showoff http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Raven_PZ/SMILEYS/Reg/Blink_flirt.gif So I guess the VBB folks don't want to show raw strength and ability...Maybe the Vegan Fitness men and women would like arm wrestling competitions?? They seem to get together often, anyway. Don't you think arm wrestling is a very good barometer of raw strength? There are never any one-on-one competitions on this site -- it would be great to see some

Well, yea, I wouldn't use broccoli either . It's probably best for a veggie-based, savory drink/juice or blended salad type thingy. It's good for cream of broccoli soup too . I used to grow wheatgrass; it's so easy. I don't do it anymore, though, since I prefer the green smoothies. Occasionally, I'll buy some to juice and add to them, though. Those power blenders are soo great to have!

ChrisX, you may want to look around these pages for Toronto area info and/or contact them: http://www.animalvoices.ca/ http://www.veg.ca/tvp/ http://www.veg.ca/tva/rc.html