Tahini

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Hi Gallstones,

,

> Other than coming from seseme seeds and being a source of magnesium, can

anyone tell me more > about tahini? Can I find it anywhere besides a health

food store?

Hi ,

Definitely. Middle eastern store, especially, such as Israeli, Lebanese, etc.

Supermarkets, too, in many areas. I would not say it is an item that

necessarily needs

health food store, unless you want to get organically grown sesame. I would be

more

concerned with simply liking the particular brand, so that it becomes a staple

food.

Myself, I am moving toward a fresher, refrigerated supermarket brand, sold next

to the hummous :-),

and away from jars or other containers.

> I take it that it somewhat replaces milk in some recipies? What else does it

supply as far as

> nutrients?

Whatever sesame supplies :-)

You can probably find that on the net, sorry I don't have it handy.

Also can't help you on the milk-substitution, you might be thinking of a soy

milk product.

Quite nutritious, though.

btw, although some think this flakey, bananas taste great soaked in tahini, or

you

can use it as a dressing type item, you don't have to use bread as a medium.

Shalom,

Schmuel

Messianic_Apologetic/

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

From: " Meydrech, CN " <journey2health@...>

<gallstones >

Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 4:33 PM

Subject: Re: Tahini

> I do believe that is what we used to mix together

> with pureed chick peas some years back, and ate

> with pita bread...very yummy.

> My mouth is watering just thinking of

> it...a little lemon juice is good with it, and

> bit of olive oil?

A lot of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro...Hummus to die for!