Re: Re: Sprouting with Colanders? and intro

January 20, 2011

Welcome Kim

Sounds like you have already been sprouting some interesting things. You are

right though, there is a lot out there to try if you are so inclined.

I learn a great deal from this group. Don't be afraid to ask questions. We have

a Master Gardener (ew), a video making pro (Melody), and many knowledgeable and

nice folks .

Welcome!

n Rollings, PhD

NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686

www.DrnRollings.com

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> I am another newbie to the group and a homeschooling mama too (wave).

> I have just begun my sprouting journey this month, and boy, it looks like I

have a lot to learn! That's okay, it also looks like I came to the right place!

So far I have only experimented with sprouting quinoa, red clover, lentils and

sunflower seeds in Mason jars. No complaints, but I think there are probably

many more interesting things to sprout, and easier ways to go about it too. I'm

looking forward to learning from all of you.

>

> Cheers

> Kim

>

> >

> > I've just recently joined via the Sprout People site, I'm a newly

> > burgeoning sprouter/sprout family approx 9 months " green. " I am

> > curious about using a Colander to sprout with? I am too lazy to

> > research on YouTube I'll admit and so I thought it would be a good

> > time to introduce and chime in! I am LOVING your group and grateful

> > for every little informational nugget I am getting! The other day

> > after reading a post I used my lentil, mung, soy sprouts in my

> > daughter's sprouted rice & bean dish! They were fabulous!! The other

> > day for a " treat " my hubby put sprouted peanuts on his sandwich!! We

> > are using the huge jars for sprouting mostly... We've sprouted wheat

> > grass in the large trays, sunflower sprouts in large trays and decided

> > since out local market sells both we'll pay out the nose and let them

> > do the work for now. We have our own business in OC, and I homeschool

> > our three daughters ages 11, 9 & 3yrs. we also have a grown son 25yrs.

> > old and living in Chicago, he's a chef! My 3yr. old begs for Mung

> > Bean sprouts and my other daughter loves Radish!! Loving the

> > sprouting and of course want to learn more! Thanks all of you for

> > being such a wealth of information on this profoundly fascinating

> > topic! We also juice tons of sprouts and love doing that! Can't wait

> > to try beet sprouts and Kale! Love, , Casey & DaGirlz

> >

January 21, 2011

I'm finding such interesting things about sprouting. The mailing list has been

absolutely invaluable. My breakfast sandwich this morning is thinly sliced (my

meat slicer has been repurposed as a bread slicer, LOL) Tuscan boule, with

salmon cream cheese and Russian mix sprouts (a little mayo on the side without

the cream cheese, just to hold the sprouts). I'm going to start some fenugreek

today, I do believe. Have plenty around the house, and am thinking of all my

recipes that I can presprout the grains and beans and seeds - I made my first

batch of sprouts in the easy sprouter with their recipe before I found Gil's

recipe - so, waaay too much seed - (1/3 cup vs 2 TB) I'm gonna eat this, but am

looking forward to sprouts done right, LOL. Winter Cat grass is started for my

cats. Maybe that will save my houseplants <G>. I have a serving of the madison

market mix, which I snacked on yesterday as I glued bottle bottoms together for

my bottle wall inserts, and have gotten my neighbors started... I'm sure that

if the russian mix gets past a week, my 4 chickens will love it.

It will be a while before I can get as deeply invested in this as some of you

are - but I'm going to work my way there slowly. Thanks for all your assistance,

I'm learning a lot! n, stay warm!

Pam

> I am another newbie to the group and a homeschooling mama too (wave).

> I have just begun my sprouting journey this month, and boy, it looks like I

have a lot to learn! That's okay, it also looks like I came to the right place!

So far I have only experimented with sprouting quinoa, red clover, lentils and

sunflower seeds in Mason jars. No complaints, but I think there are probably

many more interesting things to sprout, and easier ways to go about it too. I'm

looking forward to learning from all of you.

>

> Cheers

> Kim

> Reply .

>

January 21, 2011

Pam,We lucked out here in NJ (at least where I am) and " only " got about 5 " It is

interesting and fun for me to hear about how others incorporate sprouts into

their diets.I am having a craving for sprouted wheatberries. I discovered last

time I sprouted them, my husband was eating them by the bowl-full with other

sprouts. I think I had been sprouting them for the birds! So maybe I had better

sprout a little extr

January 21, 2011

I splurged on my first order from SP, and got the maha package. It included a

recipe book with all the recipes that Gil has on their webpage. Sprouted

wheatberries, rye, some raisins, plus probably I'd add in sprouted pumpkin and

sunflower seeds (hulled) makes a grand essene bread. Dehydrate, with no sun, or

if your oven will do very low temps, then bake.

Glad to hear only 5 inches.

I live on 5 acres and am thinking about harvesting some of the quinoa, lambs

quarter, and other seeded plants that grow in the area, come summer. It's all

organic, since I don't do anything to it, LOL.

Pam

> Pam,We lucked out here in NJ (at least where I am) and " only " got about 5 " It

is interesting and fun for me to hear about how others incorporate sprouts into

their diets.I am having a craving for sprouted wheatberries. I discovered last

time I sprouted them, my husband was eating them by the bowl-full with other

sprouts. I think I had been sprouting them for the birds! So maybe I had better

sprout a little extr

>

January 21, 2011

Oh my 5 acres sounds wonderful. We are on about an acre and a half and most of

it is wooded. Lots of wildlife--our garden which we fenced off and guarded like

the National Treasury was gutted mercilessly by squirrels. Rabbits also found

their way in. So this year we are sprouting like crazy in the house year round,

joining a CSA for Spring/Summer/Fall, and considering an Aerogarden.Your garden

sounds magnificent. EW, the Master Gardener in this group, has a garden he

sometimes talks about. Lorri, and others talk about their gardens too. Makes we

want to start our garden again, but we are clearly out numbered by the wildlife

and our backs just cannot handle the work.Fortunately there are excellent local

farmers though.And now with sprouting so much, we are very happy with our

" crops " from that. But your garden sounds wonderful! n

n Rollings, PhDNJ Licensed Psychologist #4686www.DrnRollings.com

Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is--whether its

victim is human or animal--we cannot expect things to be much better in this

world... We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any

living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic

delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity.

Carson

> Pam,We lucked out here in NJ (at least where I am) and " only " got about 5 " It

is interesting and fun for me to hear about how others incorporate sprouts into

their diets.I am having a craving for sprouted wheatberries. I discovered last

time I sprouted them, my husband was eating them by the bowl-full with other

sprouts. I think I had been sprouting them for the birds! So maybe I had better

sprout a little extr

>

January 21, 2011

n, there are groups that will garden your yard for a small fee and a

portion of the harvest. They do the work and contend with the wildlife. If I can

find a link, I'll send it but you can do a search in your neighborhood.

ew