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Post by rebeccad on Jan 5, 2017 9:47:51 GMT -8
I got used to Sunbutter which is naturally sweet-ish. I brought home a jar of that from TJ's once, and had to take it back. No one here could stomach it. I especially disliked that touch of sweetness
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Post by sarbar on Jan 6, 2017 8:55:43 GMT -8
TJ's sunflower butter is way too sweet. Sunbutter is a lot better. They make various versions - the TJ one is made by a different brand is not allergy safe. We actually now use soy butter (2 brands are safe), as he developed an allergy to sunflowers this year. Soy he has no allergy to.
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Post by sarbar on Jan 6, 2017 8:56:23 GMT -8
Heathen. Having graduated to straight, unsweetened PB I can't imagine trails without mookies. Well....considering it will literally kill him...
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Post by sarbar on Jan 7, 2017 15:38:59 GMT -8
I know. Can he eat almond butter? That and honey is fantastic. Sadly no. The only nut he isn't allergic to is pecans. Weird, right? No reaction at all to pecans. At least he can have my maple syrup pecan pie..... :D And honey, he can eat that! Which is good, because we are bee keepers!
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 7, 2017 20:22:44 GMT -8
My folks house is in a pecan grove. 6 large, old trees in the yard. I definitely need to visit. I love pecans. Toasted, in my oatmeal.
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Post by sarbar on Jan 10, 2017 12:05:47 GMT -8
80 cents a pound? WHAAAT! I am jealous.
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Post by sarbar on Jan 11, 2017 8:04:07 GMT -8
He's allergic to walnuts definitely. Hickory nuts they haven't tested...I'd say because not as common out here Out here it's always plum and apple trees. You walk up and people are happy to let you pick for free :D Hehehe
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Post by mk on Jan 11, 2017 8:54:44 GMT -8
We have two pecan trees in our front yard -- but rarely do we have good pecans. We might if we picked them up every day as they fell, but as it is, the squirrels really get the good ones. They pick them while still on the branches. And the weather really determines how good the crop turns out -- too little water, no meat in the shell. I picked up about 30 pecans this last season, and maybe 2 had edible nuts inside. The rest were rotted -- they obviously sat on the ground too long, but maybe that's because they weren't good to start? After all, the squirrels left them alone.
The trees were here when we bought the house. I'm not sure I'd choose to plant them -- they offer great shade, but they are a mess. They drip sticky sap, drop spirally things and then little sticks, and then pecans. The driveway is always a mess, as is are any cars parked there. On the other hand, the dog loves to watch the squirrels ...
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 17, 2017 22:20:54 GMT -8
Out here it's always plum and apple trees. You walk up and people are happy to let you pick for free Hehehe Sigh. Nothing grows here.
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Post by higuy111 on Jan 18, 2017 12:06:27 GMT -8
always wanted to like peanut butter, but every time I try it, there's something not just right. Wait a minute--you aren't from the US, are you? Is there ANY kid in the US (I guess aside from those with allergies) who didn't live on PB & J for at least some portion of his/her childhood?? I doubt the powder would convince you, unless you like sweet things. If you've never tried fresh ground, I'd start there, personally, at least if you like peanuts. Peanut butter and Jam is pure goodness and it's right. But JUST Peanut butter never satisfied me :D Although it smells really good. Peanut powder sounds awesome.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 20, 2017 13:58:21 GMT -8
I have finally begun experimenting. The powder mixed up smoothly with soy sauce, coconut powder, and hot water to make a sauce. Tomorrow I'll try mixing the dry ingredients with noodles and veggies in a bag, "cooking" it all by adding the boiling water, and then adding soy sauce, since that's the way it would go on the trail. My first attempt was too salty. I need to look at where all the salt comes in, though I'm okay with some extra salt on the trail.
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Post by sarbar on Jan 21, 2017 10:09:53 GMT -8
Was it lower sodium sauce?
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Post by BigLoad on Jan 21, 2017 20:49:14 GMT -8
But JUST Peanut butter never satisfied me :D Although it smells really good. I can sit down with a jar of PB and a spoon and be happy. Fresh ground, natural...nothing but peanuts and salt...is heavenly. Mixed with honey it's addictive. I just ate a great big spoonful of peanut butter. I might eat another one.
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Post by rebeccad on Jan 21, 2017 22:09:22 GMT -8
Was it lower sodium sauce? It was!
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Post by sarbar on Jan 23, 2017 9:04:19 GMT -8
I wonder if it wouldn't taste so salty once used as a sauce - like tossed with pasta?
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