The time has come to do our first giveaway and is it ever a good one! Many raw food recipes require a dehydrator and if you don’t have one, it can be challenging. One of the most common questions I get is how to prepare the raw food recipes without a dehydrator.
I hope to fix that problem for one of you!
The great folks over at TSM Dehydrators have donated a 300.00, 5 shelf, stainless Dehydrator, the D5! I couldn’t be happier to be able to offer this! I have one of these dehydrators. It is my favorite. It is quiet, sturdy, very easy to pull apart and clean and does a great job at temperature control. I have checked. Continue for the rules!
Here are the rules:
Enter by simply asking a question you have about raw food in the comment area.
Only one entry allowed per person.
Entries will close at 6pm on Thursday, March 18th, 2010.
Winner will be randomly selected and announced following the contest.
I will be answering your questions in upcoming blog posts!
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My girlfriend had me try a raw food diet for a month, i really like the food but i was always hungry. Is that normal?
what are the best fruits and vegetables to eat to help with IBS?
And what should be avoided?
Aloha Susan,
I asked my question yesterday but do not see it posted. Hmmm….
What do you consider the most important foods to be eaten everyday by a raw foodist to ensure continuity of nutrition?
Your site absolutely beautiful and inspiring!
Thank you for your efforts!
Ellen Del Bene, Kauai
I’ve been a raw foodie for over a year. My main goal is to eventually eliminate medication. Is it possible to eliminate some or all medications when embarking on a 100% raw lifestyle?
I have an absolute commitment to organic foods. This tends to go well with raw foods until I pick up cookbooks that rely heavily on things like young coconut – an ingredient I have yet to find organic in the entire Seattle metropolitan area. Flexibility in recipes is an important thing to me, it allows me to work with what is more local or seasonal or organic. Do you have any suggestions for substitutes for young coconuts? Is their a good resource for substitution that work in raw foods?
How many zucchini chips can I make at a time?
Most all of the recipes I’ve seen for dehydrator crackers, breads or other such products, just say to spread the mix on the sheet(s). They don’t say how many “sheets” the recipe will make. Obviously it will vary depending on the dehydrator but is there any standard to estimating how much a recipe will make? (ie; 2 cups, spread 1/4″ thick will make (2) 14″ x 14″ sheets.) Thanks.
I am new to raw foods and I am really enjoying your website. It was great to read about your challenge. I hope to try that myself when life settles down
Is it alright to use dried coconut in a recipe that calls for young coconut meat(adding more liquid of course)? It’s hard to hack open a coconut with a 2 year old running around.
Also, any favorite recipes that toddlers like?
Thanks,
Rebecca
Hi! I am trying to encorporate more and more raw foods into my diet- is it possible to get raw oils? Also whats the cheapest/best piece of kit to get as a beginner? A juicer? Many thanks
I’ve heard varying opinions on whether or not it is healthier to eat spinach and kale cooked instead of raw. What’s your take on this?
Thanks for this opportunity! I love experimenting with raw food recipes and always get bummed when I realize I can’t make certain things without a dehydrator. I really want to make some raw veggie burgers! Is it true that you can use your oven at a really low temperature for a long period of time in place of a dehydrator? Would it still be considered a raw food? Also, does dehydrated raw food have similar benefits to fresh raw food? Night!
Do you worry about your vitamin B12 intake? Do you feel a need for supplements is necessary?
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Help. I’ve been having problems with the whole “young coconut” thing.
I’ve purchased the young Thai coconuts they offer at our supermarket but haven’t had much luck extracting any of the called for coconut meat. The meat in the one’s I’ve purchased has been very thin and almost slimy…….. Is this normal? I know that it is normal for the very young one’s to sometimes have a purplish color but how many do you need to buy in order to extract coconut meat…..I can just see myself rolling up to the checkout with 50 coconuts to get enough meat for one recipe… tee hee
Anyways, what is considered an optimal texture…when it comes to making recipes that call for the young coconut meat? Also, is it normal to find many with NO meat?
I would love to use this superfood more often but I find it so disappointing when after spending considerable time hacking, prying and draining all I end up with is a slimy cup of gook. Any info on young coconuts would be appreciated.
BTW, your site is lovely, very well laid out and pretty.
6pm what time zone? Oh no!
My question is just regarding my unending quest for good raw “bread.” Do you have tips regarding spreading out bread-type substances? Thickness, things to spread with, etc.
What is the highest temperature something can be dehydrated at and still be considered raw? I have heard that the highest temp is 115 and I’ve also heard 112 so I’m a little confused.
I can’t remember if I specifically asked a question about raw food in my previous comment. So here’s one: How do you get to the point where you don’t miss warm meals anymore? Or is there a way to still have warm meals and get all the same raw nutrients?
I hope my comment comes in on time for the contest. I’m in Utah. And right now, my computer clock says it’s 4:41 pm. But your time? I don’t know if it’s past 6 pm already. I’d sure like to have a chance to win!
Thanks again!
I just want to say ,,I have tried quite a few of your recipes and… OMG!! So amaing ,delicious!
You make living raw so much easier.
Thank you so much ,
Diana
Do you have any tips on how to satisfy that “warm” craving I am having? I do miss the taste of hot foods sometimes.
What is your favorite dish to make/eat?
What about herbs? Are there benefits (nutritional or medicinal) to using them raw?
What are a few easy foods to learn to dehydrate?
What about herbs? Are there benefits (nutritional or medicinal) to using them raw?
What is the best way to store raw breads/crackers?
This is a great contest!!! Wow! Okay, so…. here is my question:
Your recipes always look beautiful and delicious…. how long does it take you to typically perfect a recipe? Are there any recipes that you’ve created that you’ve thought were just gross?? I’ve done this a number of times
But, looking at your pictures and making your recipes, I can’t imagine you’ve done this!
Shoot, hope I’m not to late. I am new to to eating raw so in the process of learning. Hope my question is not silly but if you dehydrate fruit, does it take out the nutrients? I have been cutting up apples and putting them in my Convection oven at about 117. They taste so good. Are they as good for you?
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