Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Nutsonline.com is where I get my raw organic almonds. Dr. Rollings NJ Licensed Psychologist #4686 www.DrnRollings.com Sent from my iPad > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 , The law in California requiring pasteurization of almonds has been successfully repealed and the current year's crop of organic almonds will be truly raw. Yea! What variety of insects you are seeing? There might be some essential oils you can use around the jar covering as a deterrant. Ants do not like mint, for example. Ernie probably can expand upon that once the id of the insects is made known. Sproutingly, ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 11:54:13 AM Subject: Intro & ??'s  Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can purchase in 1-5lb amounts? Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I just found this place: http://www.homegrownalmonds.com/index.html I like the idea of supporting a US grower. Some of the other places that offer raw almonds are importing them from Spain. I don't need any right now but I'm going to order from this family when I need a new batch. The price seems very reasonable compared to others. The flavored almonds look heavenly too, but I think I'd be in danger of OD'ing on almonds if I caved in and bought those! ;-) Peace, > > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I bought 25 lbs of " raw almonds " from my natural food coop, only to discover they'd been pasteurized. Sheesh. Since I " m sure there are still a lot of pasteurized raw almonds (an oxymoron, I'm sure), I'd suggest being persistent in checking if you buy them anywhere. Pam > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am hesitant to consider these folks because they are not saying what they are doing to trees: We are now offering organically grown, truly raw, natural almonds. These almonds are not USDA Certified Organic, but are grown in accordance with the organic standards. Growing organically removes some of the tools we have to protect the trees and the crop from disease, so we work diligently to keep the orchard sanitary. What do you all make of this ? Jane Edenfield > I just found this place: > > http://www.homegrownalmonds.com/index.html > > I like the idea of supporting a US grower. Some of the other places > that offer raw almonds are importing them from Spain. > > I don't need any right now but I'm going to order from this family > when I need a new batch. The price seems very reasonable compared > to others. The flavored almonds look heavenly too, but I think I'd > be in danger of OD'ing on almonds if I caved in and bought those! ;-) > > Peace, > > > > > > > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I > have yet > > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and > making my > > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as > grow fresh > > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in > East > > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it > doesn't > > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be > pasteurized! > > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me > to a > > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of > using > > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and > contaminate my > > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some > advice on > > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > > Thanks, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Below is where I get my Almonds...I've talked with the owner and he says they are not pasteurized...and they are the nonpareil almonds..the best...I get a 30 lb for about $200.00 which includes shipping.. B http://www.california-almonds.com Re: Intro & ??'s I bought 25 lbs of " raw almonds " from my natural food coop, only to discover they'd been pasteurized. Sheesh. Since I " m sure there are still a lot of pasteurized raw almonds (an oxymoron, I'm sure), I'd suggest being persistent in checking if you buy them anywhere. Pam > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Welcome . I buy my almonds from the folks at Living Nutz. http://www.livingnutz.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ<http://www.livingnut\ z.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ> They have been raw, organic, and unpasteurized from the start and have fought the gov tooth and nail to do so. Their prices are fairly reasonable as well. As an aside you mentioned you start the day w/ Sole? What is that? Best of luck on the new natural diet! Intro & ??'s Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can purchase in 1-5lb amounts? Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 SOLE = Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical (maybe?) http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-sole-food.htm > > Welcome . I buy my almonds from the folks at Living Nutz. http://www.livingnutz.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ<http://www.livingnut\ z.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ> They have been raw, organic, and unpasteurized from the start and have fought the gov tooth and nail to do so. Their prices are fairly reasonable as well. As an aside you mentioned you start the day w/ Sole? What is that? Best of luck on the new natural diet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 , that looks like a great site, but I can't find where they are located. Do you know?  Also, I use Sole. It is pronounced So-LAY and is a supersaturated solution of sea salt (mine is specifically Himalayan Sea Salt) in water. I take one teaspoonful in about 8 oz. of water. I take it for the minerals mainly.  Peggy To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 4:00 PM Subject: Re: Intro & ??'s  Welcome . I buy my almonds from the folks at Living Nutz. http://www.livingnutz.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ<http://www.livingnut\ z.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ> They have been raw, organic, and unpasteurized from the start and have fought the gov tooth and nail to do so. Their prices are fairly reasonable as well. As an aside you mentioned you start the day w/ Sole? What is that? Best of luck on the new natural diet! Intro & ??'s Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can purchase in 1-5lb amounts? Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I'm pretty sure they are located in Maine. I have also ordered some excellent almonds from california-almonds as mentioned. The almonds were delicious, but not certified organic as far as I know, and there does seem to be some " light pasteurization " going on, although they claim it doesn't effect the life energy of the almonds. Their prices are great. Intro & ??'s Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can purchase in 1-5lb amounts? Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Good one! I never thought of that explanation. Thanks for broadening my understanding! To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:34 PM Subject: Re: Intro & ??'s  SOLE = Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical (maybe?) http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-sole-food.htm > > Welcome . I buy my almonds from the folks at Living Nutz. http://www.livingnutz.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ<http://www.livingnut\ z.com/?gclid=CKbl6P6N9agCFUWA5Qod3DylUQ> They have been raw, organic, and unpasteurized from the start and have fought the gov tooth and nail to do so. Their prices are fairly reasonable as well. As an aside you mentioned you start the day w/ Sole? What is that? Best of luck on the new natural diet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 , I am ordering from these people today. Like to support the California growers when I can. Do you know where I might find a promotional code for a discount from them?  I am trying the Carmel and the Aldrich almonds. Have you tried these? Will save the nonpariels for when the 2011 crop comes in. Great prices here!  Thanks! Peggy To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 3:10 PM Subject: Re: Intro & ??'s  Below is where I get my Almonds...I've talked with the owner and he says they are not pasteurized...and they are the nonpareil almonds..the best...I get a 30 lb for about $200.00 which includes shipping.. B http://www.california-almonds.com Re: Intro & ??'s I bought 25 lbs of " raw almonds " from my natural food coop, only to discover they'd been pasteurized. Sheesh. Since I " m sure there are still a lot of pasteurized raw almonds (an oxymoron, I'm sure), I'd suggest being persistent in checking if you buy them anywhere. Pam > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hi , and welcome! -- I'm in N. Texas, and have NOT had teeny bugs getting into my fresh sprouting sprouts. At least twice-daily rinses help keep things fresh and make bugs less interested. (I'm not a jar sprouter though -- do consider the EasySprout sprouter, it helps control temp and humidity via airflow and might help avoid problems with moisture and spoilage that jars might have.) I HAVE had buggies (small fruity flies) interested in wheatgrass flat trays that got elderly, esp in summertime. So sprout, harvest, dry, and store in fridge appropriately and quickly. Re: Texas bugs: I went to take out the trash one morning and a large spider had spun a huge web between two vehicles in the driveway. I broke through (unintentionally!) and went back in the house. I felt something weird on my head and checked in the mirror -- I had a new, living spider hairclip in a fashionable location near my ear. I screamed and flailed for only about 15 minutes. No biggie. Molly > > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 No, do not know of discounts ..this is the email I received when ordering last oct.. will be ordering again in a couple of months...greatest almond milk.. B Order Contents: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qty | Description | Price Each | Total Price ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 30 lb Box of Unpasteurized Raw Organic | 180.00 | 180.00 | Almonds ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal 180.00 Tax 0.00 Shipping (UPS Ground) & Handling 30.45 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Due 210.45 Re: Intro & ??'s I bought 25 lbs of " raw almonds " from my natural food coop, only to discover they'd been pasteurized. Sheesh. Since I " m sure there are still a lot of pasteurized raw almonds (an oxymoron, I'm sure), I'd suggest being persistent in checking if you buy them anywhere. Pam > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh yay! I didn't know about that yet, what good news! Well, let's see... My primary concerns were about fruit flies and no-see-ums (biting midges). The midges don't seem to come in, but then again, I don't normally have grass inside, either, lol! We do also have some of those awful german roaches, and the babies might be small enough to get in the holes... We used to exterminate regularly, but I haven't wanted to bathe the house in chemicals with my now 2yo (today is her b-day!) DD roaming the house . They are hard to keep at bay otherwise! :^/ Thanks for the info!~ > > , > The law in California requiring pasteurization of almonds has been successfully > repealed and the current year's crop of organic almonds will be truly raw. Yea! > > What variety of insects you are seeing? There might be some essential oils you > can use around the jar covering as a deterrant. Ants do not like mint, for > example. Ernie probably can expand upon that once the > id of the insects is made known. > Sproutingly, > > > ________________________________ > From: thread_ofthe_pattern@... > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 11:54:13 AM > Subject: Intro & ??'s > >  > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh wow, those do look yummy! *bookmarked* Thanks!~ > > > > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > > Thanks, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hmm... I would have just guessed that they grow organically, but haven't sought out the USDA seal of " Certified Organic " for their product. I know I've lost a lot of respect for the CO seal after learning a bit about what is allowed in " organic " dairy farming. Do you think it's more than that? Personally, I don't have a clue what they are supposed to be doing to the trees... they could say they pollinate them with purple feather dusters and I wouldn't know the difference, lol! Maybe they would respond to questions?Thanks!~ > > > > > > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > > > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I > > have yet > > > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > > > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > > > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and > > making my > > > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > > > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as > > grow fresh > > > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > > > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in > > East > > > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > > > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it > > doesn't > > > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > > > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be > > pasteurized! > > > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me > > to a > > > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > > > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > > > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of > > using > > > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > > > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and > > contaminate my > > > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some > > advice on > > > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oh man, I can totally relate! Was it one of those big orb spiders? They aren't poisonous, but they're so big and freaky looking, you'll do yourself harm trying to get them off! LOL! And then there's the GIANT flying wood roaches... those are always fun! >_< Good to know that you haven't had much trouble with insects " bugging " your sprouts. Thanks for letting me know about the grass issue. I'll have to watch whatever I set down for the cats. The sprouter you mention, is that the small conatiner one on sproutpeople.org? I probably spent 2 hours looking at their site yesterday! I'll definitely want to make an order from them eventually, but I'll have to wing it with my jars for now. Has anyone had success with just putting cheesecloth or nylon mesh or something under the canning lid ring for a sprouting lid? Thanks! ~ > > > > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > > concerned that very small bugs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 This link has great info! Also the text below it is from a different site. Good luck, http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/390651/natural_and_chemicalfree_ways_to\ _get.html?cat=32 Once you've seen roaches in your living space, odds are there are many more out of view. You can begin an active stance against the roach by getting rid of those who have made their presence known to you. Try: 1. sprinkling a small amount of boric acid where you've seen roaches travel through your home. The roach will poison themselves by ingesting the acid during their regular grooming routine. Be sure to sprinkle in dark, damp areas, too, like under bathroom and kitchen sinks, behind washers and dryers, and around the refrigerator, and behind appliances. Note: The ingestion of boric acid is also toxic to humans. Do not use in areas where small children or animals play, sleep, or eat. 2. You can make your own insecticide by mixing equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar and setting up a mock bait plate for the roaches. After mixing your sugar and soda, eave the mixture in a shallow dish where roaches have been seen or are known to travel. The combination of sugar and soda is lethal to the cockroach. 3. Roaches hate the taste of bay leaves. You can naturally and safely keep most roaches at bay by placing the leaves anywhere you've seen roaches moving. Using bay leaves is a great way to keep roaches out of the rooms and play area of children. 4. Don't water the roaches! Cockroaches can survive for months without eating, but they need a daily source of water to thrive. Never leave water in the sink, in dirty dishes, or other areas of the house. Check other sources of water as well, such as leaky plumbing, under-refrigerator dampness, and concrete sweating. Wipe all traces of water from the sink after you've done the dishes and wipe down the bath area after use, as well. 5. Clean, clean, clean! Cockroaches naturally gravitate toward areas which are littered with cockroach droppings. Use a detergent or disinfectant to thoroughly clean the area and deter a re-infestation. On concrete floors and walls, you can use a mixture of bleach and water to disinfect the area. Other services can be cleaned with everyday cleansers or antibacterial soaps and scrubs. ________________________________ To: sproutpeople Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 7:44:28 AM Subject: Re: Intro & ??'s Oh yay! I didn't know about that yet, what good news! Well, let's see... My primary concerns were about fruit flies and no-see-ums (biting midges). The midges don't seem to come in, but then again, I don't normally have grass inside, either, lol! We do also have some of those awful german roaches, and the babies might be small enough to get in the holes... We used to exterminate regularly, but I haven't wanted to bathe the house in chemicals with my now 2yo (today is her b-day!) DD roaming the house . They are hard to keep at bay otherwise! :^/ Thanks for the info!~ > > , > The law in California requiring pasteurization of almonds has been successfully > repealed and the current year's crop of organic almonds will be truly raw. Yea! > > What variety of insects you are seeing? There might be some essential oils you > can use around the jar covering as a deterrant. Ants do not like mint, for > example. Ernie probably can expand upon that once the > id of the insects is made known. > Sproutingly, > > > ________________________________ > From: thread_ofthe_pattern@... > To: sproutpeople > Sent: Thu, May 19, 2011 11:54:13 AM > Subject: Intro & ??'s > >  > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 What about using diametacious earth, food grade? Perfectly safe for children, animals one can even take personally internally. Go to permaguard.com to read up on it. Works wonderfully well for roaches, ants, etc. Much safer than boric acid. I even use it to mix with my potting soil. Martha Intro & ??'s > > Â > Hello folks!I'm very new to this business of sprouting and > dehydrating... in fact my dehydrator should arrive today and I have yet > to actually sprout anything yet! I'm coming to this through Robyn > Openshaw's (GreenSmoothieGirl) 12 Steps to Whole Foods. So far, I'm > staring my day with Sole, having green smoothies daily, and making my > own yogurt and kefir. My plans for sprouting are to be able to make > live, raw snack foods(nuts and seeds, hummus, etc) as well as grow fresh > sprouts and wheat/oat grass to add to my smoothies. > My first question is about raw, sprout-able almonds... I live in East > Texas and we don't have any almond growers locally. I'll probably > eventually want to buy in bulk, but as I'm just starting out, it doesn't > seem prudent to try that just yet. I've browsed online a bit, and > discovered that almonds can be labeled " raw " but still be pasteurized! > Money is an issue as well, so I was hoping someone could point me to a > good, affordable source of truly raw almonds. Preferably that I can > purchase in 1-5lb amounts? > Also, we have some bug problems in my house... I like the idea of using > glass jars with mesh sprouting lids for my first attempts, but I'm > concerned that very small bugs would enter the mesh and contaminate my > sprouts! Is cloth a better idea for the lids? Also love some advice on > how to deal with sprouting in a buggy environment! > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I am in north central Texas and I haven't had bugs in sprouts either. But, you do gotta watch out for those spiders. Beverly Re: Intro & ??'s Hi , and welcome! -- I'm in N. Texas, and have NOT had teeny bugs getting into my fresh sprouting sprouts. At least twice-daily rinses help keep things fresh and make bugs less interested. (I'm not a jar sprouter though -- do consider the EasySprout sprouter, it helps control temp and humidity via airflow and might help avoid problems with moisture and spoilage that jars might have.) I HAVE had buggies (small fruity flies) interested in wheatgrass flat trays that got elderly, esp in summertime. So sprout, harvest, dry, and store in fridge appropriately and quickly. Re: Texas bugs: I went to take out the trash one morning and a large spider had spun a huge web between two vehicles in the driveway. I broke through (unintentionally!) and went back in the house. I felt something weird on my head and checked in the mirror -- I had a new, living spider hairclip in a fashionable location near my ear. I screamed and flailed for only about 15 minutes. No biggie. Molly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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