Hello Every One,
I'm happy when a reader sends me a response or ask a question. I never know who is reading my blog. Thank you for reading.
One reader asked, If I was getting enough protein in my diet. She didn't believe vegetarians can be healthy.
Thank you Diane for your question. This is one of the reasons why I read books on my lifestyle or visit raw food web-sites and attend raw food gatherings. This supports what I am doing and questions I have of my own. The internet is the best place to find information you need. Especially, how much protein the body needs. Here are some sites to visit.
www.rawfoodtalk.com , www.living-rawfoods.com, www.rawtimes.com and www.sunfood.net.
I always have a small note pad of the list of foods rich in protein. The top foods to eat are: wheat 17%, oatmeal 15%, pumpkin 15%, cabbage 22%, and potato 11%. This list came from the " Living on Live Food" by Alissa Cohen.
Second reader asked, I don't have a dehydrator but I want to do raw foods, is there an alternative?
Thank you Angie for that question. When I first started my lifestyle, a dehydrator was not an immediate item to get. I used my oven for several months at the lowest temperature below 112 degrees. I was limited to the types of dishes I could prepare. For some reason the temperature of the oven was hotter in different seasons and the vegetables would burn. After I got my dehydrator, I was able to prepare a wider variety of dishes that kept their flavor. Make sure when you are ready to purchased a dehydrator that it is designed for even air flow. Look for models that have a temperature control device. This will enable you to maintain temperature below 112 degrees. I have seen some models that temperatures start out at 140 degrees. This is too high.
I thought I was going to be the only one wearing a white skirt. The moment I stepped out the back entrance, I saw these two gentlemen standing brightly in their whites. Look like New Yorkers are getting out of the winter black.
These friends had no idea the other one was wearing white until they met up. They are on their way to a church event.
The first Sunday in May is the 5 Boro Bike Tour. A 40 miles bike race.
A Latino Band supporting " A Life for Josia Foundation " played while the cyclist rode by. They are spreading the word to raise funds for Josia's treatment to help fight his Brain Cancer. alifeforjosia.blogspot.com . I read the blog............very touching.
Lunch was a tasty salad of marinated beets with walnuts over mix salad greens. My main dish was marinated collards, chick-peas and sprouted rice pilaf. Several slices of sweet pineapple with melted raw chocolate was satisfying. (There is no picture of the melted chocolate- some how I can't capture melted chocolate, it doesn't look appealing)
Now about my outfit, there is still a chill in the air.
sweater - American Outlet
white 3/4 sleeve top - American Outlet
white belt - Betsy Johnson
leather bag - BaBa Fashions Harlem (1945 Madison Avenue, btw 124th & 125th street)
Skirt - 1920's era - from Dandelion Vintage, www.dandelionvintage.com
shoes - John Fluevog.
Underwear in the 1920's was called under muslins. This includes camisoles, bloomers and under skirts and petticoats. The corset was worn over the camisole and bloomers. In the earlier days before the 20's, woman laced themselves so tightly and uncomfortably to meet the demands of the "pigeon" silhouette. The women of the 20's were saying thank goodness style has joined hands with health. The famous saying back then was "There can be no true beauty unless there is with it comfort too".
The new line or shape of "the corset" was patterned after a youthful 12 year old girl . ( the line was square)The tight 20 inch waist corset was gone and the lungs could take in a full breath.
Under muslins were made from the latest and most attractive designs. Only very fine quality Nainsooks( from a Hindi word, a soft, light cotton often woven with a stripe, from India). Nainsooks were the top materials for baby clothes. Also Cambrics were used( Cambric or bastiste, one the most dense kinds of cloth, is a light weight woven cloth, from Cambric France)
I'm still researching this garment. I'm not sure were the lace comes from. I know the laces and embroideries were of exceptional quality. The workmanship is the best. This is why the garment has lasted this long. Hand made lace of today can cost up to $300.00.
Mending was needed for this beautiful creation. I was nervous that the air would start tearing the fabric but it didn't. This is not the skirt to wear often. I keep it stored in tissue paper and in a separate box. I love how it opens at the waist.
sweater - American Outlet
white 3/4 sleeve top - American Outlet
white belt - Betsy Johnson
leather bag - BaBa Fashions Harlem (1945 Madison Avenue, btw 124th & 125th street)
Skirt - 1920's era - from Dandelion Vintage, www.dandelionvintage.com
shoes - John Fluevog.
Underwear in the 1920's was called under muslins. This includes camisoles, bloomers and under skirts and petticoats. The corset was worn over the camisole and bloomers. In the earlier days before the 20's, woman laced themselves so tightly and uncomfortably to meet the demands of the "pigeon" silhouette. The women of the 20's were saying thank goodness style has joined hands with health. The famous saying back then was "There can be no true beauty unless there is with it comfort too".
The new line or shape of "the corset" was patterned after a youthful 12 year old girl . ( the line was square)The tight 20 inch waist corset was gone and the lungs could take in a full breath.
Under muslins were made from the latest and most attractive designs. Only very fine quality Nainsooks( from a Hindi word, a soft, light cotton often woven with a stripe, from India). Nainsooks were the top materials for baby clothes. Also Cambrics were used( Cambric or bastiste, one the most dense kinds of cloth, is a light weight woven cloth, from Cambric France)
I'm still researching this garment. I'm not sure were the lace comes from. I know the laces and embroideries were of exceptional quality. The workmanship is the best. This is why the garment has lasted this long. Hand made lace of today can cost up to $300.00.
Mending was needed for this beautiful creation. I was nervous that the air would start tearing the fabric but it didn't. This is not the skirt to wear often. I keep it stored in tissue paper and in a separate box. I love how it opens at the waist.
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