I have been a vegetarian since 1989 after watching the movie "Faces of Death" and seeing how animals are killed. Of course, I never ate alot of meat before then just being grossed out by the whole concept of eating the muscle of a creature that wa...
I think by putting it in writing like you did you are going to hold yourself to actually doing the water fast as to not let yourself down. Good luck to you and congratulations on finding your way back to a more sensible lifestyle.
Hey Rubylaine, I'm glad to see your interested in the maitake mushroom! I only tried it for the first time myself recently. As far as amount, I'd say a dried piece the size of your 3 largest fingers would be good for 2 or 3 batches(each batch around 3 cups or so). I like to make sure that I'm using a proportion of stems to tops similar to how the mushroom grows(wouldn't cut just top or just bottom off). As far as straining, I simply pour it through a sieve as I pour it into my mug, then dump any particles back into the teapot with the rest of the tea. I only take small amounts of tea at a time to keep it hot. And in regards to how often to drink it, I think you're body will definitely let you know that. Personally, after drinking it the first time, I felt an urge to drink it again the next day or two after, so I did. It was very enjoyable. After that I haven't had the urge again, but I expect I'll feel in the mood again in the next couple of days. Simply drink it when your in the mood for a mushroom tea. Don't drink it just for a medicinal effect if you're body doesn't want it. It should be something you're body enjoys and you enjoy drinking. If you don't enjoy drinking it, then its not for you(same goes for anything in this world). I see you live in upstate NY as well. I got some excellent quality, locally grown maitake at the Wegmans in Binghamton. I know there's also a Wegmans in Rochester also.
If you have any more questions about anything, please ask.
-Jason
Oh, woman, you've got to get a Green Star if you're putting it out there for the universe to provide. Might as well go for the gold.
If I ever come into money, I'll definitely send you one. :)
bummer! I tried to get the family to go out to eat there. I wound up eating a lot of plain salads with a mix of harmful foods, too. I guess I missed my chance.
At 10:49pm on September 30, 2008, Kristen's Raw said…
Hi RubyLaine,
Welcome to this super community. Have a great day!
Hi Rubylaine I am supposed to come to New York soon to teach my RAW Organic Chef Classes! Can you help me find people or help me? :D
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Hi all! I am from upstate NY. I have been a vegan for several years and have recently gone 100% raw. Wish I had done this sooner.
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