Re: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts

[Guest guest]

My teen daughter (age 16) has been vegetarian most of her life , and I put a hefty spoonful of chia, almonds or other nuts, and some cooked red organic quinoa (a complete protein on its own) in her smoothies. I don't worry about amounts, since I know she gets plenty of protein in her diet anyway. There is a LOT of hype and misinformation about vegetarians not getting enough protein-most of the misinformation having been put out by the meat industry. If my daughter is exceptionally active one day, I may boost her protein a little. Otherwise, it all equals itself out anyway. I am not a fan of protein powders or supplement, so I just try to make sure to keep a decent balance in her daily foods and drinks. She loves "protein" bars made with my leftover pulps from juicing and grain milks. I also sometimes add a spoonful of

cooked white beans to her smoothies, soups and even ice cream-it tastes great, adds a nice silky texture, and there is no taste of the beans. I have to limit my protein quite dramatically due to kidney issues, so I make things differently for her than I do for myself, but I never worry about her getting enough protein. From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

This isn't OT - chia and hemp are excellent additives to smoothies made in the VITAMIX MACHINE ;-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 27, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Berry wrote:

My teen daughter (age 16) has been vegetarian most of her life , and I put a hefty spoonful of chia, almonds or other nuts, and some cooked red organic quinoa (a complete protein on its own) in her smoothies. I don't worry about amounts, since I know she gets plenty of protein in her diet anyway. There is a LOT of hype and misinformation about vegetarians not getting enough protein-most of the misinformation having been put out by the meat industry. If my daughter is exceptionally active one day, I may boost her protein a little. Otherwise, it all equals itself out anyway. I am not a fan of protein powders or supplement, so I just try to make sure to keep a decent balance in her daily foods and drinks. She loves "protein" bars made with my leftover pulps from juicing and grain milks. I also sometimes add a spoonful of

cooked white beans to her smoothies, soups and even ice cream-it tastes great, adds a nice silky texture, and there is no taste of the beans. I have to limit my protein quite dramatically due to kidney issues, so I make things differently for her than I do for myself, but I never worry about her getting enough protein. From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Interesting comment on the cooked quinoa in smoothies.....how does that effect flavor, texture, etc????I would rather put quinoa in smoothies vs protein powder!What about uncooked quinoa (just rinsed) or sprouted quinoa?

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote:

 

This isn't OT - chia and hemp are excellent additives to smoothies made in the VITAMIX MACHINE ;-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.VitamixLady.com

))><'>www..com<))><

On Mar 27, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Berry wrote:

 

My teen daughter (age 16) has been vegetarian most of her life , and I put a hefty spoonful of chia, almonds or other nuts, and some cooked red organic quinoa (a complete protein on its own) in her smoothies.  I don't worry about amounts, since I know she gets plenty of protein in her diet anyway.  There is a LOT of hype and misinformation about vegetarians not getting enough protein-most of the misinformation having been put out by the meat industry.  If my daughter is exceptionally active one day, I may boost her protein a little.  Otherwise, it all equals itself out anyway.  I am not a fan of protein powders or supplement, so I just try to make sure to keep a decent balance in her daily foods and drinks.  She loves " protein " bars made with my leftover pulps from juicing and grain milks.  I also sometimes add a spoonful of

cooked white beans to her smoothies, soups and even ice cream-it tastes great, adds a nice silky texture, and there is no taste of the beans.  I have to limit my protein quite dramatically due to kidney issues, so I make things differently for her than I do for myself, but I never worry about her getting enough protein. 

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I sometimes use sprouted quinoa, but I always cook extra and keep it in a jar in the fridge. I add a tablespoon or two, I guess-I don't measure. It adds a mild nuttiness to it and some texture and body. We use red quinoa-I find it much milder than the tan.From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I will have to try this. I use the 'tan' quinoa because I get it at Costco for 4 pounds/$7.99  I just can't beat that!On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I sometimes use sprouted quinoa, but I always cook extra and keep it in a jar in the fridge.  I add a tablespoon or two, I guess-I don't measure.  It adds a mild nuttiness to it and some texture and body.  We use red quinoa-I find it much milder than the tan.

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Oh, back on topic! I love Chia seeds in smoothies and water - it's been talked about here before. And, I have gotten Hemp Milk from Trader Joes and have played with that a little.  I'll alternate between cows milk, coconut milk and hemp milk.

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM, Bridge <kristen.k.bridge@...> wrote:

Thanks . I will have to try this. I use the 'tan' quinoa because I get it at Costco for 4 pounds/$7.99  I just can't beat that!On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I sometimes use sprouted quinoa, but I always cook extra and keep it in a jar in the fridge.  I add a tablespoon or two, I guess-I don't measure.  It adds a mild nuttiness to it and some texture and body.  We use red quinoa-I find it much milder than the tan.

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I buy the red organic quinoa in bulk 50 or 100 pound bags, so it works out to be quite inexpensive. I use loads of the stuff!

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Wowzers.On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I buy the red organic quinoa in bulk 50 or 100 pound bags,  so it works out to be quite inexpensive.  I use loads of the stuff!

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Quinoa milk is also yum! I just throw in some cooked quinoa, pinch of sea salt, tiny squirt of agave nectar, and buzz it into milk.

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Good heavens! How do you store that much quinoa?FrannySent from my iPhoneOn Mar 27, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

I buy the red organic quinoa in bulk 50 or 100 pound bags, so it works out to be quite inexpensive. I use loads of the stuff!

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I repackage it into 5 pound bags and vac seal them, then store in my deep freeze. Surprisingly, I go through even that amount quite quickly.

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Good heavens! How do you store that much quinoa?FrannySent from my iPhoneOn Mar 27, 2011, at 8:55 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

I buy the red organic quinoa in bulk 50 or 100 pound bags, so it works out to be quite inexpensive. I use loads of the stuff!

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four years now and I've always tried to get omega's into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so much information out there and some of it contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good reliable information on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

You mentioned white beans. I have a bean question. I like the taste

of the canned Cannellini beans (aka white kidney beans) but have

never seen them in dried bean form. Any clue where I might find them

because none of my local stores seem to have them dry. I would like

to store on shelf as dry for use in soups and such (so I can cook

them without all the salt cans usually contain).

Velda

On 3/27/2011 12:58 PM, Berry wrote:

My teen daughter

(age 16) has been vegetarian most of her life , and I put

a hefty spoonful of chia, almonds or other nuts, and some

cooked red organic quinoa (a complete protein on its own)

in her smoothies.  I don't worry about amounts, since I

know she gets plenty of protein in her diet anyway.  There

is a LOT of hype and misinformation about vegetarians not

getting enough protein-most of the misinformation having

been put out by the meat industry.  If my daughter is

exceptionally active one day, I may boost her protein a

little.  Otherwise, it all equals itself out anyway.  I am

not a fan of protein powders or supplement, so I just try

to make sure to keep a decent balance in her daily foods

and drinks.  She loves "protein" bars made with my

leftover pulps from juicing and grain milks.  I also

sometimes add a spoonful of cooked white beans to her

smoothies, soups and even ice cream-it tastes great, adds

a nice silky texture, and there is no taste of the beans. 

I have to limit my protein quite dramatically due to

kidney issues, so I make things differently for her than I

do for myself, but I never worry about her getting enough

protein. 

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp

Hearts

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was

hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My

teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four

years now and I've always tried to get omega's

into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her

smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she

needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so

much information out there and some of it

contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good

reliable information on this ? Thanking you in

advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Does the red cook in the same amount of time and water as the

tan? I just bought some red at health food store in bulk, so did

not come with directions. Thanks in advance

Velda

On 3/27/2011 6:43 PM, Berry wrote:

I sometimes use

sprouted quinoa, but I always cook extra and keep it in a

jar in the fridge.  I add a tablespoon or two, I guess-I

don't measure.  It adds a mild nuttiness to it and some

texture and body.  We use red quinoa-I find it much milder

than the tan.

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia Seeds

& Hemp

Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27, 2011,

3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I just bought at our Costco yesterday and it has jumped up from

$7.99 a 4 lb bag here to $9.99 in just the couple of weeks since I

purchased last. Still a pretty reasonable price, but I need to

compare to price for red at health food store.

Velda

On 3/27/2011 6:45 PM, Bridge wrote:

Thanks . I will have to try this. I use the 'tan' quinoa

because I get it at Costco for 4 pounds/$7.99  I just can't beat

that!

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:43 PM,

Berry <berrywell@...>

wrote:

 

I

sometimes use sprouted quinoa, but I always

cook extra and keep it in a jar in the

fridge.  I add a tablespoon or two, I guess-I

don't measure.  It adds a mild nuttiness to it

and some texture and body.  We use red

quinoa-I find it much milder than the tan.

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Do you seal in buckets or is it bug prone like some other stuff? Or

do you use so fast you don't worry? Where do you find the big bags?

Curious how much you pay as I may ask at our health food store to

see if they will get me big bags, as they have other stuff.

Velda

On 3/27/2011 6:55 PM, Berry wrote:

I buy the red

organic quinoa in bulk 50 or 100 pound bags,  so it works

out to be quite inexpensive.  I use loads of the stuff!

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

That makes sense (well except for the fact that my large chest

freezer is totally full-long story, husbands cat eats only raw

chicken and beef).

I am going to try to get it in bulk though.

Velda

On 3/27/2011 7:44 PM, Berry wrote:

I repackage it into

5 pound bags and vac seal them, then store in my deep

freeze.  Surprisingly, I go through even that amount quite

quickly. 

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I buy ALL of my organic grains in bulk. When I first went gluten/allergy free, there were not many recipes out there, and it was crazy expensive to buy gluten free grains and attempt recipes that very well might fail. I wanted to be able to play with recipes without having to mortgage my house! Started buying in bulk and was able to master many recipes through trial and error, and it just makes better sense. I was paying some ridiculous price for a few ounces of rice flour, which tasted rancid anyway! Now, I can buzz up loads of it in the Vitamix without having to worry about breaking the bank. I have acquired more freezers to accommodate them, but it is well worth it!

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

I vac seal 5 pound bags, then store in the freezer. I also both whole grain and ground flour in 1/2 gallon mason jars in my cabinets for "on-the-go" use, which I go through every couple of days, then just refill. I order mine through a friend in the restaurant business-he orders for me to bulk up his minimum order, so he lets me have it at his cost. If you know anyone in the business, ask if they will do the same. If you DON'T know anyone, barge in to a restaurant and ASK them-make friends! This is what I did with the guy I buy from-didn't know him from Adam, but went in and pleaded my case to him, and we have been fast friends for many years now. I pay about 1/3 of what the grains cost retail!

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

You should be able to find a great variety of white beans at any whole foods or health food store that carries items in the bulk bins. I grow my own beans, and dry them myself for long term storage, but I have seen them in many stores, many varieties. I grow about 10 varieties in the summer, and dry or freeze them for use during the winter. I am just using up the last of my cranberry beans from last season-they are my all time fave!

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp

Hearts

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

Hi, since we are the Queens and Kings of OT I was

hoping to get some info on chia and hemp. My

teenage daughter has been vegetarian for four

years now and I've always tried to get omega's

into her diet. She likes the chia and hemp in her

smoothies but I'm so confused as to how much she

needs. I've tried searching and there is so, so

much information out there and some of it

contradicts the other. Does anyone have any good

reliable information on this ? Thanking you in

advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

my ditz thought of the day and I'm gonna share it lolAs I read 's post below I found my self thinking wow you can grow your own?My next thought was well where did you think they came from you goof lmboKim in ORFrom: Berry <berrywell@...>Subject: Re: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Monday, March 28, 2011, 8:16 AM

You should be able to find a great variety of white beans at any whole foods or health food store that carries items in the bulk bins. I grow my own beans, and dry them myself for long term storage, but I have seen them in many stores, many varieties. I grow about 10 varieties in the summer, and dry or freeze them for use during the winter. I am just using up the last of my cranberry beans from last season-they are my all time fave!

[Guest guest]

Don't feel bad, Kim! I was born and raised in London, England, and gardening was NOT part of my childhood. When I first decided to try growing my own veggies, I carefully plotted out my garden, with the intention of growing in stages so I would have a continuous harvest. I made nifty little signs and grafts, and my ex hubby (an avid gardener) came over to inspect my handy work. He stood there and scratched his head, wondering why I had used only one little square in my square foot garden. I explained that I was intending to grow one "bunch" of things at a time. He scratched his head some more, then it hit him! He asked how many seeds of each I had planted. I told him ONE radish seed, ONE beet seed, ONE lettuce seed, ONE green onion seed, etc-with the intention to do the same the following week for a later

harvest. He busted out laughing when he realized I truly believed ONE seed would give me a BUNCH like they come in the grocery store!! I guess I thought they would shoot up out of the ground, rubber band and all, lol. Thank goodness I have come a LONGGGGGGGGGG way since then! Hey, we all have to start somewhere, and at least we are open MINDED to learning new things!From: Berry <berrywell@...>Subject: Re: OT - Chia Seeds & Hemp Hearts Date: Monday, March 28, 2011, 8:16 AM

You should be able to find a great variety of white beans at any whole foods or health food store that carries items in the bulk bins. I grow my own beans, and dry them myself for long term storage, but I have seen them in many stores, many varieties. I grow about 10 varieties in the summer, and dry or freeze them for use during the winter. I am just using up the last of my cranberry beans from last season-they are my all time fave!

[Guest guest]

Do you mail order on your own, or are you with a co-op, or ??? Long

ago I was with a group of gals who did group orders from a place up

in the foothills here in northern Ca, then one day when I was

getting my order list ready, they called and said a relative of

theirs wanted to join and so they were dropping me. Boo hiss. So my

sources now are mainly the local health food store. Or finding a

online place that I don't have to morgage my house for to pay

shipping.

Velda

On 3/28/2011 5:49 AM, Berry wrote:

I buy ALL of my

organic grains in bulk.  When I first went gluten/allergy

free, there were not many recipes out there, and it was

crazy expensive to buy gluten free grains and attempt

recipes that very well might fail.  I wanted to be able to

play with recipes without having to mortgage my house! 

Started buying in bulk and was able to master many recipes

through trial and error, and it just makes better sense. 

I was paying some ridiculous price for a few ounces of

rice flour, which tasted rancid anyway!  Now, I can buzz

up loads of it in the Vitamix without having to worry

about breaking the bank.  I have acquired more freezers to

accommodate them, but it is well worth it!

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Ha Ha, I read and answered your previous message, without

reading this first. In other words, you answered before I sent

(the previous). Thanks will think about that.

Velda

On 3/28/2011 6:00 AM, Berry wrote:

I vac seal 5 pound

bags, then store in the freezer.  I also both whole grain

and ground flour in 1/2 gallon mason jars in my cabinets

for "on-the-go" use, which I go through every couple of

days, then just refill.  I order mine through a friend in

the restaurant business-he orders for me to bulk up his

minimum order, so he lets me have it at his cost.  If you

know anyone in the business, ask if they will do the

same.  If you DON'T know anyone, barge in to a restaurant

and ASK them-make friends!  This is what I did with the

guy I buy from-didn't know him from Adam, but went in and

pleaded my case to him, and we have been fast friends for

many years now.  I pay about 1/3 of what the grains cost

retail! 

From: Leanne T

<ljsrtcan@...>

Subject:

OT - Chia

Seeds &

Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday,

March 27,

2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since

we are the

Queens and

Kings of OT I

was hoping to

get some info

on chia and

hemp. My

teenage

daughter has

been

vegetarian for

four years now

and I've

always tried

to get omega's

into her diet.

She likes the

chia and hemp

in her

smoothies but

I'm so

confused as to

how much she

needs. I've

tried

searching and

there is so,

so much

information

out there and

some of it

contradicts

the other.

Does anyone

have any good

reliable

information on

this ?

Thanking you

in advance.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

You grow 10 varieties of white beans? Where do you live, I want to

apprentice! haha

Velda

On 3/28/2011 6:16 AM, Berry wrote:

You should be able

to find a great variety of white beans at any whole foods

or health food store that carries items in the bulk bins. 

I grow my own beans, and dry them myself for long term

storage, but I have seen them in many stores, many

varieties.  I grow about 10 varieties in the summer, and

dry or freeze them for use during the winter.  I am just

using up the last of my cranberry beans from last

season-they are my all time fave! 

From: Leanne T <ljsrtcan@...>

Subject: OT - Chia

Seeds & Hemp Hearts

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 3:29 PM

 

Hi, since we are the Queens and

Kings of OT I was hoping to get

some info on chia and hemp. My

teenage daughter has been

vegetarian for four years now and

I've always tried to get omega's

into her diet. She likes the chia

and hemp in her smoothies but I'm

so confused as to how much she

needs. I've tried searching and

there is so, so much information

out there and some of it

contradicts the other. Does anyone

have any good reliable information

on this ? Thanking you in advance.

Leanne