Sara Tonin's Blog (4)

Part observation, part confession, probably not of interest to anyone but ME, but I wanted to post anyway... That bag of popcorn? That lovely, cheesy bag of Trader Joe's popcorn that I know so well - that bag I have eaten at least three times a month/once a week - as in THE WHOLE BAG - yes, I've eaten a bag at one sitting - happily too, I might add... I've never been a binger, or a chip-eater, and I'm not sure why this behavior started up in my forty-first year of my life... I never felt horri… Continue

....um.... what the title said. I think want to purchase one, but am unsure because... well... it seems like everyone has SOMEthing to sell these days! Then there are the "studies" that are conducted (by the manufacturers!), and then some of the companies are pyramid schemes... talk about a funny taste in my mouth. So, what are your experiences with these water alkalizing systems? Are they worth the money? Here are the names I have seen: Tyent, Jupiter, Enagic, Life Inonizers and there… Continue

* I'M NEW * I'M NEW * I'M NEW * I'M NEW * .......and I have questions! This juicer thing: I am looking to invest in a new one. I'm pretty set on Green Star, as it juices everything, and their reputation and quality appear hard to beat. My question goes out to all you gear heads/juice fantastics out there... Correct me if I'm wrong: All of the Green Star juicers - the 1000, the 2000, the 3000 - all are the same machine. The only difference being the attachments for bread/pasta/toaster-cozy mak… Continue

I'm new, and while I am making a sincere effort to eat more raw foods, I am not totally 100% raw. (I hate labels & definitions anyway.) Yesterday I indulged (sister's engagement) and drank champagne & wine (about 3 glasses total all day). I brought my lovely sprouted garbanzo hummus and celery, but had some processed foods: a few rice chips and corn chips with my sister's homemade salsa, a pesto made with roasted macadamias, and orzo with the spinach/tomato/pesto salad I am famous for.… Continue