tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.comments2022-05-02T08:15:13.597-07:00The Cook AwakeningDurga Fullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-77033501347644326522011-03-08T23:11:37.856-08:002011-03-08T23:11:37.856-08:00Hi Joanna, I just found this comment awaiting mode...Hi Joanna, I just found this comment awaiting moderation! Blogspot never sent it to me. Go figure.<br /><br />Yes, that was the chocolate ice cubes you tasted. Have you tried them?Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-50376843790488969322011-03-08T23:09:36.394-08:002011-03-08T23:09:36.394-08:00Carrie, I just found this comment waiting for mode...Carrie, I just found this comment waiting for moderation - Blogger never sent it to me! I'm so sorry for the long silence.<br /><br />These kinds of realizations are startling, aren't they? Our psyches are such tender things, and they remember EVERYTHING! Awareness is an amazing tool, though. Congratulations! How's that realization settling now, a few months later?Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-33084090479737071672010-12-08T12:49:57.615-08:002010-12-08T12:49:57.615-08:00‘My mom and I loved to make cookies together after...‘My mom and I loved to make cookies together after school. It was the only time I really felt like I had all her attention. Now eating sweet things makes me feel loved and special.’<br /><br />I came to this conclusion yesterday about myself and today I read it almost word for word in your blog. Uncanny.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839998377843909696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-90411173581420162202010-09-30T20:39:24.766-07:002010-09-30T20:39:24.766-07:00Are these the thingies I tried at Michaelmas? I c...Are these the thingies I tried at Michaelmas? I can't wait to make them! YUM.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527069223480498007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-82334035152897686332010-05-28T21:46:18.509-07:002010-05-28T21:46:18.509-07:00Thanks for commenting, Erika!
Yes, change is such...Thanks for commenting, Erika!<br /><br />Yes, change is such a funny thing - we either tend to be afraid of it and resist, or we decide it's not happening fast enough when we don't like something. The issue at hand, I think, is to bring consciousness to it. Just shining the light can affect the course of things, and at the very least, demystify what we might be resisting or judging. Many issues are simply not as bad as we think they are.Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-18320145292403136752010-05-28T00:28:03.482-07:002010-05-28T00:28:03.482-07:00Change -, if I were religous I would be a Bhuddist...Change -, if I were religous I would be a Bhuddist.I´m leaving it for old age,seems a better future that an old peoples home.So change is near the heart. I believe in it totally,I try to teach my kids that no matter how hard you try for it not to,change will occour.I havent linked it to habits,probably becase I havent given it much thought.I also unfortunately dont make new years resolutions, except when I´m sitting in a plane..I promise´I´ll never*** again if I just get there safe,.Getting back to change,observing friends,family and life in general it seems that one of the things which terrifies most is change and that which is most sought after is security, just about the opposite of change . So a lot of time and energy is spent swimming against the tide, against the natural flow of life.The lessons are, I think, not only to learn to flow, but to react,observe and meditate how and when to change,once we´ve got over the initial fear of it.The world at the moment is one big page of change and they're trying to sell it to us as negative. I believe it will be for good. The subject is close to my heart and I am profoundly grateful for you exposing it in your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892800838366891758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-14805151831011079152010-04-21T16:13:59.855-07:002010-04-21T16:13:59.855-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-75858831286220804102010-04-09T12:56:06.052-07:002010-04-09T12:56:06.052-07:00Hi Chandelle,
Good point! I've heard about th...Hi Chandelle,<br /><br />Good point! I've heard about the biotin blocker in raw egg white. At this point we only have this dish as an occasional treat. If I started making it on a more regular basis, I'd probably use only the egg yolk. For occasional use I figure we're not running the risk of biotin deficiency.<br /><br />There's just something in me that hates throwing away food. Especially when a happy hen made it! There's also something intuitive for me about eating a whole food - the whole egg. Generally I cook the white of an egg I'm eating.Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-82824064804784355922010-04-07T19:25:58.395-07:002010-04-07T19:25:58.395-07:00I've been making a coconut milk-based ice crea...I've been making a coconut milk-based ice cream for years. I've been thinking of making a frozen yogurt similarly. But I'm curious - are you not concerned about including raw egg whites? My understanding is that raw whites contain compounds that can disturb digestion. I sometimes include raw yolks in my ice cream, but I dump the whites.Chandellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469510353021344718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-89383864500127172442010-03-23T17:15:18.803-07:002010-03-23T17:15:18.803-07:00Lisa - thanks so much for your comments.
I think...Lisa - thanks so much for your comments. <br /><br />I think we're removed from other humans, from ourselves, and from the earth herself. Every breath we can be aware of, every bite, every word, every action we can bring full awareness to, brings us all closer to health, presence, love... call it what you will. God. Now THERE'S the healing!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-30784857289189701162010-03-22T19:16:26.039-07:002010-03-22T19:16:26.039-07:00This is a very insightful post. Yes, we are a quic...This is a very insightful post. Yes, we are a quick fix culture and it affects all of us even if we try to stay out of it. Staying too far removed from our fellow earthlings is in itself an imbalance. We're supposed to be healing each other! I'm learning to view illnesses as symptoms of underlying imbalances, needs etc. It's working. Thanks for your wisdom!Lisa Sargesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564901553022374933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-33387645198302994182010-03-10T23:20:19.730-08:002010-03-10T23:20:19.730-08:00If you cultured it warm, it won't set up. I...If you cultured it warm, it won't set up. I've never tried letting it culture longer at room temp after the warmer culture time, but it might work.... Give it a try! I would think it would become quite tart with the extra time. <br /><br />At room temperature it thickens, rather than sets up, if I'm understanding what you mean. It's not quite the same as a dairy yogurt, a very different consistency.<br /><br />Let me know if it thickens in the second culture time!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-31561581612502679022010-03-10T17:51:07.906-08:002010-03-10T17:51:07.906-08:00Another question: my yogurt didn't set up at ...Another question: my yogurt didn't set up at all. Can I take it from the warm cooler to the countertop and hope that it sets up in a few days?Magpie Imahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567892262171400521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-9181416986738560692010-03-03T12:18:27.917-08:002010-03-03T12:18:27.917-08:00Thanks for getting back to me. I'm getting a ...Thanks for getting back to me. I'm getting a case of coconut milk from Azure tomorrow--can't wait to give this a try!Magpie Imahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567892262171400521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-86569383829872128042010-03-03T11:54:40.589-08:002010-03-03T11:54:40.589-08:00Indeed you can use cow yogurt for a starter! Just ...Indeed you can use cow yogurt for a starter! Just make sure it's a live one.<br /><br />I suspect coconut yogurt is a modern invention. It's possible that somewhere in southeast Asia there's a traditional fermented coconut product that's used, but it's not where I got the idea.<br /><br />Let us know if you run across something like this - I'd love to know!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-9552461674381917632010-03-03T11:46:37.418-08:002010-03-03T11:46:37.418-08:00A question: could I use plain old cow's milk ...A question: could I use plain old cow's milk yogurt as a starter? I am interested in coconut milk yogurt for the flavor and nutrients but I don't need to to be dairy free. <br /><br />Also--is there a tradition of coconut milk yogurt anywhere or is this a new thing?<br /><br />Thanks!Magpie Imahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567892262171400521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-32084043208914578492010-02-27T11:06:24.322-08:002010-02-27T11:06:24.322-08:00Hey there--just wanted to say "hi". Jus...Hey there--just wanted to say "hi". Just discovered your blog through your sig file on a buying club message. I'm enjoying reading. And coconut yogurt? Who knew? Definitely going to give that a go soon!Magpie Imahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567892262171400521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-70272573985584098312010-02-16T15:57:31.261-08:002010-02-16T15:57:31.261-08:00Thanks for the reply, Kendra -
We deal with yeas...Thanks for the reply, Kendra - <br /><br />We deal with yeasties in our family, so I probably won't go the water kefir route. We'd never use the result, too much sugar. <br /><br />It's a great tip to be able to pass on, though! Thank you!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-47403982829856516872010-02-16T12:43:58.583-08:002010-02-16T12:43:58.583-08:00oh, sorry i didn't see your replies til now!
...oh, sorry i didn't see your replies til now!<br /><br />we usually have some sugar water kefir going - (we add seashells for minerals, and of course they prefer rapadura or sucanat)so we just use extra grains in our coconut milk with no sugar whatsoever. if i forget to stir it there are clumps of extra creamy extra sour yummy coconut cream. : )<br /><br />they get slimy after a few weeks and seem to lose their kick, so we just exchange fresh surplus grains in a new batch. we usually rinse the grains too in between batches, but some don't and have success! hope that gives you some fun ideas!kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817096153969302060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-20853641725640129822010-02-08T06:19:28.096-08:002010-02-08T06:19:28.096-08:00We've done the same thing, kendra, making kefi...We've done the same thing, kendra, making kefir out of coconut milk using water kefir grains! We just stick them right into the milk, though, and then strain out the grains when it's done. Durga, it seems to work just fine with the coconut milk + sugar.Chandellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469510353021344718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-75476671396170793902010-02-07T21:31:19.727-08:002010-02-07T21:31:19.727-08:00Oh, WATER kefir, you said! How is that? Do you hav...Oh, WATER kefir, you said! How is that? Do you have to refresh them with the sugar mixture? Or do they seem happy in the coconut milk?Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-45777115287886339302010-02-07T21:16:20.719-08:002010-02-07T21:16:20.719-08:00Thanks Kendra!
I've heard about coconut kefir...Thanks Kendra!<br /><br />I've heard about coconut kefir, but have found that the kefir culture is too strong for my system. Probably the yeasties.... <br /><br />How often do you find you have to refresh them in cow milk? Maybe I'll be healed enough down the line to give them a try!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-9343405500912444452010-02-07T15:20:11.575-08:002010-02-07T15:20:11.575-08:00beautiful post, durga! i totally identify with you...beautiful post, durga! i totally identify with you on the emotional aspect of 'going against the grain', so to speak.<br /><br />we've been doing a 'coconut yogurt' with our water kefir grains. just a couple muslin bags (6 tbsp?) in a big jar with a few cans of coconut milk, it's ready in 2-4 days, and delicious. has to be stirred or blended for consistent texture.<br /><br />keep up the great work!kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817096153969302060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-85942084374550156622010-02-07T10:17:38.329-08:002010-02-07T10:17:38.329-08:00Thanks! I'm really excited to try it! I'...Thanks! I'm really excited to try it! I'm still using soy yogurt mostly because I can't get coconut yogurt to thicken properly. I'd much rather be eating coconut than soy.Chandellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469510353021344718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552233612232941816.post-71437985822382435812010-02-07T09:47:42.508-08:002010-02-07T09:47:42.508-08:00It's wild - it does get REALLY thick. Almost l...It's wild - it does get REALLY thick. Almost like a solid Cool Whip (remember that nasty stuff?). Someone I was exploring the question with wondered if it was because different bacteria proliferate faster at lower temperatures. I like to put it in smoothies, and it's too thick at room temp!<br /><br />Let us know how it goes if you experiment with it!Durga Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316507320204025799noreply@blogger.com