Re: A couple of questions..

[Guest guest]

Hi, Roxanne!

1) You might want to cut down on the parsley and cilantro and up the apple. Are you using Fuji apples? I've yet to have a grower tell me that they're not the sweetest apples. I use them sparingly in my carrot juice blend to give it a fruity sweetness.

2) "Hummus" is Arabic for "chickpeas," pure and simple, and what you're seeing recipes for is "hummus bi tahina," or "chickpeas with sesame paste." It's a staple in Middle Eastern cultures and has become very popular here. It's traditionally eaten dressed with olive oil and scooped up and eaten with pita--it's real finger food. I was married into an Israeli family and I'm VERY fussy about my hummus. It's extremely simple food and efforts to gussy it up annoy me to no end. You can easily make your own--commercial attempts usually taste much more sour than hummus should. ~

3) I think Lea Ann is still at the sales meeting but she can get you a good deal on containers.

A couple of questions..

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

[Guest guest]

Hi :)Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum! :)On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned. :)I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too. :)Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun

Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM! :)Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

About apples... I also LOVE Fujis! Sweet and crisp! I've never had a Jazz apple - I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for those . As for hummus, I love the stuff... and I LOVE to gussy it up! (especially with sundried tomatoes - yum!)FrannySent from my iPhoneOn Apr 21, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Roxanne <trd08tundra@...> wrote:

Hi :)Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum! :)On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned. :)I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too. :)Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun

Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM! :)Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

You're going to have fun! Once you're comfortable using the machine, don't be afraid to play. No one knows your tastes better than you do so if you think adding an ingredient will benefit the final result, toss some and blend away! (Just please don't do it with hummus because I might have to punish you: soaked chickpeas, water, salt, tahini, a little lemon juice, maybe a little garlic, dress with olive oil--this was a staple for nomads and it works with just those ingredients.)

Hummus is WONDERFUL if it's done right. I first learned about it in a novel called The Settlers before I got married and even though I didn't eat vegetables (or even pulses) then, I knew I'd like it and sure enough, I knew it by sight on an appetizer platter at an Israeli restaurant after I moved to NYC. I also like baba ganouj, which is made with eggplant, but unless you char-roast the eggplant it doesn't taste the way it should--you need that smoky undertone in order for it to be authentic. Unfortunately, I don't find it too often anymore.

BTW, we get Jazzes here, too, but Fujis remain my favorite for sweetening.

Re: A couple of questions..

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

Franny, Franny, how can you gussy up food made by people who roamed the desert?! It's SO delicious when it's simple! Mind you, we have The Humus

Place here and they offer it with various garnishes that work REALLY well (including "foul," i.e., Egyptian bean purée) but they're Israeli and hence entitled and besides the hummus itself is very basic which is why it's so delicious (everyone raves). Sadly, I found myself jonesing for some on Monday but the chain is under kosher supervision and they'd closed for Passover. No hummus until next Wednesday at the earliest.

Re: A couple of questions..

About apples... I also LOVE Fujis! Sweet and crisp! I've never had a Jazz apple - I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for those .

As for hummus, I love the stuff... and I LOVE to gussy it up! (especially with sundried tomatoes - yum!)

Franny

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 21, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Roxanne <trd08tundra@...> wrote:

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

Ok you just *had* to force it out of me. I love Fuji's too .. actually there aren't any apples I don't like! But we eat a lot of apples and DH's fav's are Jazz and Gala. The Jazz apple is actually a cross between a Braeburn and a Gala (I think that's right). Anyway they're new this year to us and I have been lavishing them up! I have to go with what's on hand since living in the country I just can't pop to the store and get something. :)As for the Hummus I think I'll like it just made the basic way - and you can't go wrong with garlic! I will use garlic in some of my stuff and ginger in other when making juices/smoothies. Rotation kinda thing. Sure is fun though, and the clean up is so *easy*. I don't have a dishwasher (well OK, I am the dishwasher so I have me lol).We have a smoker grill so I

can see where this is headed for soups and such. Just have to decide which hint of flavoring - mesquite, hickory, cherry, apple etc... oh the choices will be limitless!!What a great group of people this is :)RoxanneFrom: <kareningotham@...> Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:19:03 PMSubject: Re: A couple of questions..

You're going to have fun! Once you're comfortable using the machine, don't be afraid to play. No one knows your tastes better than you do so if you think adding an ingredient will benefit the final result, toss some and blend away! (Just please don't do it with hummus because I might have to punish you: soaked chickpeas, water, salt, tahini, a little lemon juice, maybe a little garlic, dress with olive oil--this was a staple for nomads and it works with just those ingredients.)

Hummus is WONDERFUL if it's done right. I first learned about it in a novel called The Settlers before I got married and even though I didn't eat vegetables (or even pulses) then, I knew I'd like it and sure enough, I knew it by sight on an appetizer platter at an Israeli restaurant after I moved to NYC. I also like baba ganouj, which is made with eggplant, but unless you char-roast the eggplant it doesn't taste the way it should--you need that smoky undertone in order for it to be authentic. Unfortunately, I don't find it too often anymore.

BTW, we get Jazzes here, too, but Fujis remain my favorite for sweetening.

[Guest guest]

OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener.  Others prefer Agave Nectar or Stevia as a sweetener.  I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a sweetener.  I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies.  Bok Choy or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies.  Staples for me are:

BlueberriesPineappleBananasDatesBok ChoySpinachNappa CabbageCarrotsStrawberriesUnsweetened Grape JuiceHope this helps ;-)~DavinnaOn Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM, Roxanne <trd08tundra@...> 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

[Guest guest]

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]

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

[Guest guest]

I figure those people who wandered the desert also used the potty in the sand and slept with camels, so I am not the least bit above improvising on their wonderful, simple recipe. I like simple, authentic hummus too, but like most recipes, I am not above throwing in some enhancements. I sure wish I could have some authentic pita bread to go with it though-gluten free pita just isn't the same!

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

Oh!  I forgot about my yellow crook neck squash and my zucchini squash as staples also ;)On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 7:48 PM, Davinna Reeves <d.j.creativedesign@...> wrote:

OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener.  Others prefer Agave Nectar or Stevia as a sweetener.  I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a sweetener.  I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies.  Bok Choy or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies.  Staples for me are:

BlueberriesPineappleBananasDatesBok ChoySpinachNappa CabbageCarrotsStrawberriesUnsweetened Grape JuiceHope this helps ;-)~Davinna

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM, Roxanne <trd08tundra@...> 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

[Guest guest]

Well, we're glad you're here!

I see authentic baba ganouj in your future...

It's funny--you get the apples direct from the source but it's harder to pick and choose and we get all kinds from you but weeks later. Ah, well.

We actually had a rep from the Jazz growers passing out store samples in Fairway last year! I guess they're newer than I thought.

Re: A couple of questions..

You're going to have fun! Once you're comfortable using the machine, don't be afraid to play. No one knows your tastes better than you do so if you think adding an ingredient will benefit the final result, toss some and blend away! (Just please don't do it with hummus because I might have to punish you: soaked chickpeas, water, salt, tahini, a little lemon juice, maybe a little garlic, dress with olive oil--this was a staple for nomads and it works with just those ingredients.)

Hummus is WONDERFUL if it's done right. I first learned about it in a novel called The Settlers before I got married and even though I didn't eat vegetables (or even pulses) then, I knew I'd like it and sure enough, I knew it by sight on an appetizer platter at an Israeli restaurant after I moved to NYC. I also like baba ganouj, which is made with eggplant, but unless you char-roast the eggplant it doesn't taste the way it should--you need that smoky undertone in order for it to be authentic. Unfortunately, I don't find it too often anymore.

BTW, we get Jazzes here, too, but Fujis remain my favorite for sweetening.

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure I follow your reasoning but since you did the right thing semantically and no longer call it "hummus," I forgive you regardless.

Re: A couple of questions..

I figure those people who wandered the desert also used the potty in the sand and slept with camels, so I am not the least bit above improvising on their wonderful, simple recipe. I like simple, authentic hummus too, but like most recipes, I am not above throwing in some enhancements. I sure wish I could have some authentic pita bread to go with it though-gluten free pita just isn't the same!

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

No doubt you would forgive if you sampled it-divine! (I use fresh chickpeas, when I grow them)

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

Ultimately, it's all about the taste.

Re: A couple of questions..

No doubt you would forgive if you sampled it-divine! (I use fresh chickpeas, when I grow them)

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty darn "green" smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought "eww gross" but after watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

Ooooh.. very helpful Davinna! Thank you .RoxanneFrom: Davinna Reeves <d.j.creativedesign@...> Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:48:38 PMSubject: Re: A couple of questions..

OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener. Others prefer Agave Nectar or Stevia as a sweetener. I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a sweetener. I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies. Bok Choy or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies. Staples for me are:

BlueberriesPineappleBananasDatesBok ChoySpinachNappa CabbageCarrotsStrawberriesUnsweetened Grape JuiceHope this helps ;-)~Davinna

[Guest guest]

Thanks! I forgot to put yellow crook neck squash and zucchini squash on my list too...I also use a lot of Roma tomatoes and there is another tomato too...cannot remember the name of it but it is a small tomato with a flavor similar to the Roma but the name starts with a c.

On Apr 21, 2011 9:48 PM, " Roxanne " <trd08tundra@...> wrote:> Ooooh.. very helpful Davinna! Thank you .

> > Roxanne> > > > > ________________________________> From: Davinna Reeves <d.j.creativedesign@...>>

> Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:48:38 PM> Subject: Re: A couple of questions..> > > > OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener. Others prefer Agave Nectar or

> Stevia as a sweetener. I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a > sweetener. I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies. Bok Choy > or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies. Staples

> for me are:> Blueberries> Pineapple> Bananas> Dates> Bok Choy> Spinach> Nappa Cabbage> Carrots> Strawberries> Unsweetened Grape Juice>

> Hope this helps ;-)> ~Davinna

[Guest guest]

Campari (my all time favorite except of course vine-ripe)

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

On Apr 21, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Davinna Reeves wrote:

Thanks! I forgot to put yellow crook neck squash and zucchini squash on my list too...I also use a lot of Roma tomatoes and there is another tomato too...cannot remember the name of it but it is a small tomato with a flavor similar to the Roma but the name starts with a c.

On Apr 21, 2011 9:48 PM, "Roxanne" <trd08tundra@...> wrote:> Ooooh.. very helpful Davinna! Thank you .

> > Roxanne> > > > > ________________________________> From: Davinna Reeves <d.j.creativedesign@...>>

> Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:48:38 PM> Subject: Re: A couple of questions..> > > > OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener. Others prefer Agave Nectar or

> Stevia as a sweetener. I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a > sweetener. I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies. Bok Choy > or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies. Staples

> for me are:> Blueberries> Pineapple> Bananas> Dates> Bok Choy> Spinach> Nappa Cabbage> Carrots> Strawberries> Unsweetened Grape Juice>

> Hope this helps ;-)> ~Davinna

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Lea Ann.  Could not think of that word for the life of me ;-)

On Apr 21, 2011 10:18 PM, " Lea Ann Savage " <lsavage@...> wrote:> Campari (my all time favorite except of course vine-ripe)

> > Blessings,> Lea Ann Savage> Satellite Beach, FL> (321) 773-7088 (home)> (321-961-9219 (cell)> www.VitamixLady.com> www..com

> <))><> > On Apr 21, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Davinna Reeves wrote:> >> >> Thanks! I forgot to put yellow crook neck squash and zucchini squash on my list too...I also use a lot of Roma tomatoes and there is another tomato too...cannot remember the name of it but it is a small tomato with a flavor similar to the Roma but the name starts with a c.

>> >> On Apr 21, 2011 9:48 PM, " Roxanne " <trd08tundra@...> wrote:>> > Ooooh.. very helpful Davinna! Thank you .>> >

>> > Roxanne>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ________________________________>> > From: Davinna Reeves <d.j.creativedesign@...>

>> > >> > Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:48:38 PM>> > Subject: Re: A couple of questions..

>> > >> > >> > >> > OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener. Others prefer Agave Nectar or >> > Stevia as a sweetener. I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a

>> > sweetener. I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies. Bok Choy >> > or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies. Staples >> > for me are:

>> > Blueberries>> > Pineapple>> > Bananas>> > Dates>> > Bok Choy>> > Spinach>> > Nappa Cabbage>> > Carrots>> > Strawberries

>> > Unsweetened Grape Juice>> > >> > Hope this helps ;-)>> > ~Davinna>> >> >

[Guest guest]

OK! Thank you Lee Ann for that info. So I pay the FL sales tax plus the 99? We have no state sales tax here in OR so I don't know what the total would be but if you can send me a total of what it would be then I'll know how much I'll need to save up so I can order it. It makes so much sense to have a smaller container to work with. :)Thanks a bunch!RoxanneFrom: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>To:

Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:57:27 PMSubject: 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

[Guest guest]

Campari tomatoes are wonderful! I get them frequently at Costco.

Velda

Re: A couple of questions..

>

>

>

> OK...I would add a date or two as a sweetener. Others prefer Agave Nectar or

> Stevia as a sweetener. I like dates though and I like sucanat too as a

> sweetener. I also love using Blueberries and bananas in my smoothies. Bok

Choy

> or Nappa Cabbage or kale are also good greens to add to your smoothies.

Staples

> for me are:

> Blueberries

> Pineapple

> Bananas

> Dates

> Bok Choy

> Spinach

> Nappa Cabbage

> Carrots

> Strawberries

> Unsweetened Grape Juice

>

> Hope this helps ;-)

> ~Davinna

[Guest guest]

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]

I love fuji apples and am trying to recall, aren't grannies somewhat tart?

I love chickpeas and amost any way you fix them. Making my own dip is esp good.

Velda

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

From: Roxanne <trd08tundra@...>

Subj: Re: A couple of questions..

Date: Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:01 pm

Size: 4K

Hi

Thank you for the great information! No, not using Fuji - I used a granny smith

but I think next time I'll use my Gala apples (those are our favorite). Living

in the pacific northwest we get some good apples and I have a new one I dearly

love that is called a Jazz apple! OMG Yum!

On the smoothie - forgot to add I also used 1 small kale leaf. It was a pretty

darn " green " smoothie! So a little goes a long way in the green department from

what I gather. Lesson learned.

I have always looked at hummus in the stores an thought " eww gross " but after

watching the dvd demo for fresh I think I'd like that very much! Thank you for

the great explanation. Like you - I am simple - gussy stuff annoys me too.

Thank you again - and for the grain/flour breakdown! My last Sun Organic order I

got 3# of Organic wheat berries for flour or sprouting etc., so am going to use

those when I try my first loaf of whole wheat bread! YUM!

Roxanne - who is really looking forward to making some yummy soups!

[Guest guest]

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:

OK! Thank you Lee Ann for that info. So I pay the FL sales tax plus the 99? We have no state sales tax here in OR so I don't know what the total would be but if you can send me a total of what it would be then I'll know how much I'll need to save up so I can order it. It makes so much sense to have a smaller container to work with. :)Thanks a bunch!RoxanneFrom: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>To:

Sent: Thu, April 21, 2011 4:57:27 PMSubject: 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

[Guest guest]

Most beans do have to be cooked from dried, but I grow my own and often use them fresh. Chickpeas need to be cooked for hummus, for certain. Some beans are toxic if not soaked and cooked, but many kinds can be ground into flour-they get "cooked" when you cook whatever you are using the flour for.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!