Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hello, I am new here & live in South Florida with my DH, 2 dogs, & an assortment of outside cats that have adopted us over the years---- anyone from my area? Probably not....... I am leaning towards a new direction in eating, not sure exactly.... but I have been enjoying raw soups & want to alkalize my body for the most part... & hopefully lose 10 pounds. I'm in my 50's---the new 40's, lol I do like organic yogurt, & meat or fish occasionally, which are acidic...a dilemma (sp?) I'm finding out more & more, it's getting harder to find clean food.. Raw collard greens as wraps, steamed first? If raw, are the collard greens tough & stringy & do you eat the stems?? Thank you, Sophia Re: Collard greens I gotta try this.. Thanks ShariSV <shavigverizon (DOT) net> wrote: Collard greens make really good raw spring roll wraps. I was genuinely surprised to discover how mild they are when eaten raw. SPRING ROLLS Adapted from a Bruce Horowitz recipe .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Welcome Sophia! And I'm from the opposite end of the country - Washington state. No, do not steam the collard greens. I think it says at the bottom of the recipe to cut out the stem part. They are NOT stringy and tough. I was very surprised the first time I ate them because I was expecting tough and strong, but they are very tender and mild. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi Sophia and welcome. I'm , from Denver CO, but until about 1 1/2 yrs ago from Northern CA.Hope you enjoy your time with us. Don't forget to peruse the files. Lots of info there, and some stuff on alkaline vs acid foods and diets.Peace, love, laughterSophia T <st@...> wrote: Hello, I am new here & live in South Florida with my DH, 2 dogs, & an assortment of outside cats that have adopted us over the years---- anyone from my area? Probably not....... I am leaning towards a new direction in eating, not sure exactly.... but I have been enjoying raw soups & want to alkalize my body for the most part... & hopefully lose 10 pounds. I'm in my 50's---the new 40's, lol I do like organic yogurt, & meat or fish occasionally, which are acidic...a dilemma (sp?) I'm finding out more & more, it's getting harder to find clean food.. Raw collard greens as wraps, steamed first? If raw, are the collard greens tough & stringy & do you eat the stems?? Thank you, Sophia Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I also live in south Florida, Sophia…with my dh and 7yo Golden Retriever. I live in Jensen Beach, about an hour north of West Palm Beach. I joined Weight Watchers Online on 11/27, hoping not to put on any weight over the holidays and even more hoping to take off a little. It’s working so far.<G> From everything I’ve read, raw collard greens are fairly sweet. I’ve not eaten them plain, but have drank them in a green smoothie. Tasty and nutritious. Sharyn From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Sophia T I am new here & live in South Florida with my DH, 2 dogs, & an assortment of outside cats that have adopted us over the years---- anyone from my area? Raw collard greens as wraps, steamed first? If raw, are the collard greens tough & stringy & do you eat the stems?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hello Sophia, I live in south Florida also. I have the intention to move, but I couldn't do it so far. I'm vegetarian, have a vegetarian dog and I'm deeply involved in the natural healing field. Feel free to contact me if you like. Rena Re: Collard greens I gotta try this.. Thanks ShariSV <shavigverizon (DOT) net> wrote: Collard greens make really good raw spring roll wraps. I was genuinely surprised to discover how mild they are when eaten raw. SPRING ROLLS Adapted from a Bruce Horowitz recipe .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi Sophia. ***waving from central California*** Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@... _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 The entire recipe for the collard wraps is in the first message. They are stuffed with pumpkin seed mixture and the dipping sauce is there as well. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thank you---I think that was before I joined the group. I did find the message/recipe on & think I'll stuff my collard wraps with something else! Thanks, Sophia Re: Collard greens/ The entire recipe for the collard wraps is in the first message. They are stuffed with pumpkin seed mixture and the dipping sauce is there as well. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 How nice, someone else from S. Fl. yay! I live in Biscayne Park, in a little house built in 1924 on a very large lot with 2 mango & 2 avocado trees that produce tons! I've been picking avocados off the ground since November...... Where do you shop for organic besides Whole Foods & Fresh Market? Sophia Re: Collard greens/ Hello Sophia, I live in south Florida also. I have the intention to move, but I couldn't do it so far. I'm vegetarian, have a vegetarian dog and I'm deeply involved in the natural healing field. Feel free to contact me if you like. Rena .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Nice to meet you Sharyn! Your area is beautiful, another world!! Sounds like you are doing really well on W.W. My DH is shopping for collard greens as we speak & I'll be drinking them tonite!! Sophia RE: Collard greens/ I also live in south Florida, Sophia…with my dh and 7yo Golden Retriever. I live in Jensen Beach, about an hour north of West Palm Beach. I joined Weight Watchers Online on 11/27, hoping not to put on any weight over the holidays and even more hoping to take off a little. It’s working so far.<G> From everything I’ve read, raw collard greens are fairly sweet. I’ve not eaten them plain, but have drank them in a green smoothie. Tasty and nutritious. Sharyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I think you missed my post, Sophia. I live in south Florida also, in Jensen Beach, about two hours north of you. We live on an acre, with one mango tree, two avocadoes (planted last year, haven’t fruited yet), two fig trees, and an assortment of oranges/grapefruit/Meyer lemon/key lime trees. And on a lake with bass in it!<G> Sharyn, who wishes she had a Whole Foods near her From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Sophia T How nice, someone else from S. Fl. yay! I live in Biscayne Park, in a little house built in 1924 on a very large lot with 2 mango & 2 avocado trees that produce tons! I've been picking avocados off the ground since November...... Where do you shop for organic besides Whole Foods & Fresh Market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi!! I didn't forget you! I'm supposed to be working, lol! You were next! I hope I didn't forget anybody...... I also have a young lemon tree (bought last year after the citrus ban was lifted) several banana trees that started out as two, several papaya trees from seed I threw on the ground & little tomatoes on the tomato plants, better get your plants in the ground if you haven't yet!! Sophia, who wishes she had a lake with anything in it RE: Collard greens/ I think you missed my post, Sophia. I live in south Florida also, in Jensen Beach, about two hours north of you. We live on an acre, with one mango tree, two avocadoes (planted last year, haven’t fruited yet), two fig trees, and an assortment of oranges/grapefruit/Meyer lemon/key lime trees. And on a lake with bass in it!<G> Sharyn, who wishes she had a Whole Foods near her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm jealous... Mangos!!!!! Avocados!!!! SuziSophia T <st@...> wrote: How nice, someone else from S. Fl. yay! I live in Biscayne Park, in a little house built in 1924 on a very large lot with 2 mango & 2 avocado trees that produce tons! I've been picking avocados off the ground since November...... Where do you shop for organic besides Whole Foods & Fresh Market? Sophia Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Bananas! I forgot about the banana trees! But in the 18 months we’ve lived here they’ve never fruited. Tons of mangoes, oranges, limes, lemons – and a great herb garden – but no bananas. I don’t have my tomatoes in yet, but I just bought strawberries to plant in the herb garden. Will get some tomatoes quick! Ummm, the lake also has an alligator or two in it.<G> Sharyn From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Sophia T Hi!! I didn't forget you! I'm supposed to be working, lol! You were next! I hope I didn't forget anybody...... I also have a young lemon tree (bought last year after the citrus ban was lifted) several banana trees that started out as two, several papaya trees from seed I threw on the ground & little tomatoes on the tomato plants, better get your plants in the ground if you haven't yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 can't you get rid of the alligators?? like have them relocated?? before they grow to big? or get the dog or you?"Sharyn E. Cerniglia" <sharyncern@...> wrote: Bananas! I forgot about the banana trees! But in the 18 months we’ve lived here they’ve never fruited. Tons of mangoes, oranges, limes, lemons – and a great herb garden – but no bananas. I don’t have my tomatoes in yet, but I just bought strawberries to plant in the herb garden. Will get some tomatoes quick! Ummm, the lake also has an alligator or two in it.<G> Sharyn From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Sophia T Hi!! I didn't forget you! I'm supposed to be working, lol! You were next! I hope I didn't forget anybody...... I also have a young lemon tree (bought last year after the citrus ban was lifted) several banana trees that started out as two, several papaya trees from seed I threw on the ground & little tomatoes on the tomato plants, better get your plants in the ground if you haven't yet!! Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 You are lucky having this large yard and the trees. I live in a condo. Publix also has some organic items. Rena Re: Collard greens/ Hello Sophia, I live in south Florida also. I have the intention to move, but I couldn't do it so far. I'm vegetarian, have a vegetarian dog and I'm deeply involved in the natural healing field. Feel free to contact me if you like. Rena .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Rena is there a local community garden you can join? Gayla Always Enough RanchAcampo, Californiahttp://bouncinghoofs.com/alwaysenough.htmlaeranch@... Re: Collard greens/ Hello Sophia, I live in south Florida also. I have the intention to move, but I couldn't do it so far. I'm vegetarian, have a vegetarian dog and I'm deeply involved in the natural healing field. Feel free to contact me if you like. Rena .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 No, as far as I know. Rena Re: Collard greens/ Hello Sophia, I live in south Florida also. I have the intention to move, but I couldn't do it so far. I'm vegetarian, have a vegetarian dog and I'm deeply involved in the natural healing field. Feel free to contact me if you like. Rena .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi Shari I didn't see the receipe. Can you resend it to me. Thank you GOD pursues us in our restlessness, receives us in our sinfulness, holds us in our brokenness BLESSINGSStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi Shari I didn't see the recipe in the message. Can you send it to me? Thank you GOD pursues us in our restlessness, receives us in our sinfulness, holds us in our brokenness BLESSINGSStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 SPRING ROLLS Adapted from a Bruce Horowitz recipe 10 collard leaves, to wrap rolls ** 1 turnip, spiralized for “noodles” 1 medium carrot, shredded Chopped mint & cilantro Sprouts of your choice FILLING: 2 cups pumpkin seeds, soaked and rinsed 1 large clove shallot ¼ cup fresh spearmint ¼ cup fresh cilantro 2 T lemon juice 2 T – ¼ cup olive oil 1 t sea salt Process ingredients to a coarse pate. Wrap in leaves with turnip, carrot, mint, cilantro, and sprouts of your choice. DIPPING SAUCE: ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 T Nama shoyu 1 ½ T grated ginger 1 T agave nectar 1 t sesame oil Mix and serve in small, flat dipping bowls **I cut the large vein out of the collard greens making two long halves and then I cut those halves in half crosswise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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