Re: A couple of questions..

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Yes, they do. When I mentioned "soaked chickpeas," I did so assuming that folks know that pulses need to be soaked before cooking; that was a list of ingredients needed, not a recipe per se. Recipes (which you need for proper proportions) will instruct you to either cook soaked chickpeas or use canned.

Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:24 AM

I saw the comment "soaked" chickpeas. Do you cook the? I thought beans had to be cooked when preapred from dry beans. I love chickpea dip but so far I use cooked beans. Thanks

velda

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From: Berry <berrywell@...>

Subj: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:57 pm

Size: 4K

I have to confess to being a gusser upper when it comes to hummus, BUT, in deference, I no longer refer to it as hummus when I doctor it-just chickpea dip, lol. I love to add caper berries, spring onions, and celery for crunch. I also make all sorts of bean dips with other beans, and also sunflower dip, which I just finished a snack of (delish) I also adore Baba Ghanouj, which I make with tiny little eggplants I grow in my garden and roast in my solar oven. I dehydrate various veggies into crackers to spread it on-YUM! I will be planting my Little Prince eggplants soon, and can't wait for the harvest! My daughter's favorite is ratatouille made with all the goodies from the garden, but she especially loves the baby eggplant. All of these are perfectly suited for the Vitamix!

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OK. Thank you Lee Ann. I'll save this for when I am ready to order and will get that information to you then! :)RoxanneFrom: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Fri, April 22, 2011 5:22:04 AMSubject: Re: A couple of questions..

The container will be shipped from the home office in Cleveland, and the tax is based on the delivery address. All you have to do is send me the address you want it shipped to and a best time to call and I will have my contact at Vitamix call you to confirm the order and process your payment.OR you can call Kilbane at: 800-848-2649 ext 2305 and give her my code - 08-0009-000399 BUT if you do it this way please shoot me an email to let me know when the order has been placed (I keep track of my orders :-)Anyone can order through Kilbane with my code, but if you do, please let me know! :-)You will love how handy the smaller container is to clean.

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

On Apr 21, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Roxanne wrote:

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Lea Ann

You should make up some business cards with that info to give out to people. Many want a vitamix but may not be ready to purchase today.

Tony

Re: A couple of questions..Hello Roxanne,

Good for you for watching your DVD! There really is so much to learn from it.

I can get you any container for $99 plus tax with Free Shipping. I LOVE my 32 oz. wet container and use it 95% of the time. The other 5% of the time I use my big container for soup for the whole family or for whole fruit margaritas at parties.

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

On Apr 21, 2011, at 6:23 PM, Roxanne wrote:

First off - I have a list of things to get on my next trip to the grocery store! I've watched the DVD that came with the machine and will watch that again as it's very helpful. Last night I made a juice/smoothie - apple, carrot, parsley, spinach, cilantro, ginger, water and ice. It was good but it needed a little "sweetener" kick, so next time I am thinking of an additional apple and a slice of pineapple. Any other ideas? :)Now a really silly question: What do you use hummus for? In the DVD it was stated it was a good appetizer - but I've personally never had hummus or known what all one can do with it. Any insight or information would be great, as I do enjoy garbanzo beans and they're a good source of protein!Also for Lee Ann - you mentioned a 32 oz wet container. I think that is something I might also like to have as the larger one is too much for just one person using it which will mainly be me during the days home alone. Do you sell them? How much are they? :)Thank you in advance. I really am thankful I've found this list as it's been informative pre-VM machine arrival, and now is going to be even more so!Blessings,Roxanne

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I did actually do some research at raw food sites out of curiosity. Some soak the chickpeas then pour almost boiling water over them and let it sit then grind into consistency for dip. I think I would prefer them cooked. Speaking of hummus- I made some tonight using canned because I did not think that far ahead last night ( grin). Once done scraping into a bowl there was still some around the blade that the VM scraper would not get. Can any of you suggest another recipe which could follow and use the remaining chickpea dip residue maybe a salad dressing or sauce ? Hate to lose a bit.VeldSent from Velda's iPadOn Apr 22, 2011, at 7:34 AM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

Yes, they do. When I mentioned "soaked chickpeas," I did so assuming that folks know that pulses need to be soaked before cooking; that was a list of ingredients needed, not a recipe per se. Recipes (which you need for proper proportions) will instruct you to either cook soaked chickpeas or use canned.

Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:24 AM

I saw the comment "soaked" chickpeas. Do you cook the? I thought beans had to be cooked when preapred from dry beans. I love chickpea dip but so far I use cooked beans. Thanks

velda

-----Original Message-----

From: Berry <berrywell@...>

Subj: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:57 pm

Size: 4K

I have to confess to being a gusser upper when it comes to hummus, BUT, in deference, I no longer refer to it as hummus when I doctor it-just chickpea dip, lol. I love to add caper berries, spring onions, and celery for crunch. I also make all sorts of bean dips with other beans, and also sunflower dip, which I just finished a snack of (delish) I also adore Baba Ghanouj, which I make with tiny little eggplants I grow in my garden and roast in my solar oven. I dehydrate various veggies into crackers to spread it on-YUM! I will be planting my Little Prince eggplants soon, and can't wait for the harvest! My daughter's favorite is ratatouille made with all the goodies from the garden, but she especially loves the baby eggplant. All of these are perfectly suited for the Vitamix!

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I add a bit of water, buzz it up, then pour it into ice cube trays, freeze into cubes then transfer the frozen cubes to a labeled bag or jar. GREAT for thickening up a sauce, gravy, or tossing into a soup that you want to be creamy. Very handy to have on hand. I do this with MANY things that leave a good bit of stuff in the bottom. I have all sorts of frozen things ready to toss in a recipe at any given time-nice time saver!

From: solomon@... <solomon@...>

Subject: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:24 AM

I saw the comment "soaked" chickpeas. Do you cook the? I thought beans had to be cooked when preapred from dry beans. I love chickpea dip but so far I use cooked beans. Thanks

velda

-----Original Message-----

From: Berry <berrywell@...>

Subj: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:57 pm

Size: 4K

I have to confess to being a gusser upper when it comes to hummus, BUT, in deference, I no longer refer to it as hummus when I doctor it-just chickpea dip, lol. I love to add caper berries, spring onions, and celery for crunch. I also make all sorts of bean dips with other beans, and also sunflower dip, which I just finished a snack of (delish) I also adore Baba Ghanouj, which I make with tiny little eggplants I grow in my garden and roast in my solar oven. I dehydrate various veggies into crackers to spread it on-YUM! I will be planting my Little Prince eggplants soon, and can't wait for the harvest! My daughter's favorite is ratatouille made with all the goodies from the garden, but she especially loves the baby eggplant. All of these are perfectly suited for the Vitamix!

[Guest guest]

Good idea Thanks muchVeldaSent from Velda's iPadOn Apr 22, 2011, at 9:55 PM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote:

I add a bit of water, buzz it up, then pour it into ice cube trays, freeze into cubes then transfer the frozen cubes to a labeled bag or jar. GREAT for thickening up a sauce, gravy, or tossing into a soup that you want to be creamy. Very handy to have on hand. I do this with MANY things that leave a good bit of stuff in the bottom. I have all sorts of frozen things ready to toss in a recipe at any given time-nice time saver!

From: solomon@... <solomon@...>

Subject: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Friday, April 22, 2011, 12:24 AM

I saw the comment "soaked" chickpeas. Do you cook the? I thought beans had to be cooked when preapred from dry beans. I love chickpea dip but so far I use cooked beans. Thanks

velda

-----Original Message-----

From: Berry <berrywell@...>

Subj: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:57 pm

Size: 4K

I have to confess to being a gusser upper when it comes to hummus, BUT, in deference, I no longer refer to it as hummus when I doctor it-just chickpea dip, lol. I love to add caper berries, spring onions, and celery for crunch. I also make all sorts of bean dips with other beans, and also sunflower dip, which I just finished a snack of (delish) I also adore Baba Ghanouj, which I make with tiny little eggplants I grow in my garden and roast in my solar oven. I dehydrate various veggies into crackers to spread it on-YUM! I will be planting my Little Prince eggplants soon, and can't wait for the harvest! My daughter's favorite is ratatouille made with all the goodies from the garden, but she especially loves the baby eggplant. All of these are perfectly suited for the Vitamix!