Comments on: Gift Ideas for the Natural Mama

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:38:02 +0000

I found a bunch through amazon. Check them out here.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:04:38 +0000

Love your site !!!
Do you have any recommendations for places/sites that sell Vegetable/Soy Wax or Beeswax Candles ? I’m looking for some reasonable options.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:12:26 +0000

Let’s just say…I don’t know why the temperature thing matters. I would direct that question to Nutrimill. If you are wanting to grind a lot of grain at a time (for bread making ,etc), you will definitely want to use a Nutrimill or other grain grinder…but for everyday use, the Blendtec works beautifully. I was blown away myself!

By: amy

amy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:43:40 +0000

so I’m still researching this…and just ran across this info on Blendtec’s website (under FAQ):

Does the blender grind wheat?
Yes. For best results add wheat 1/4 cup at a time, emptying the jar after 2 cups have been added. Wheat grinds at a higher temperature in the blender jar than when using the Kitchen Mill. To get a very fine grind and to keep the nutrients, always use the Kitchen Mill.

Hmm. You really are getting a super fine grind with the Blendtec, just like the Nutrimill?

And I still don’t get the whole temperature thing. Why on earth does the temperature of the grinder matter, when you are going to bake the flour at a much higher temperature anyway?

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:48:37 +0000

Oster brand served me pretty well, or the Bosch blender is good quality.

By: Amber Lee

Amber Lee — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:40:40 +0000

Lindsay, what would you say to use for someone saving for a nice blender, for in the meantime?

By: amy

amy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:37:32 +0000

oh, I’ve got the Pampered Chef ones. I’ve been using butter to grease because aren’t there concerns about olive oil at higher temps? regardless, I just hate having to use so much fat–and it’s a tedious extra step, when I’m used to using cooking spray or paper muffin cups. I’m hoping they will get better. I bought two loaf pans at the same time, and I hate those, too. whole wheat bread is finally coming out smoothly, if I liberally grease the pan, but the last time I made pumpkin bread? DISASTER. half the loaf stuck to the bottom, even though I greased it a lot.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:20:56 +0000

What brand do you have? They do take some time to become non-stick. I have also found that olive oil works the best in greasing them. Just try soaking it in water before washing or make sure to wipe them clean immediately after using.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:19:10 +0000

Yes, the Blendtec makes a huge difference in making green smoothies! It is incredibly smooth, you cannot even tell you are eating greens.

By: amy

amy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:15:55 +0000

ooh, this is good to know. I was coming to ask the same question–was planning on asking for a grain mill for Christmas, but am intrigued by this blender. hard to believe it would be as good as a dedicated grain mill…but if you have used both and can testify firsthand that it does…

I would love to get into green smoothies, too, but the last time I tried them with my current (cheap) blender, I was not a fan. maybe it really just makes a difference how good the blender is, huh?