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    It wasn't me with the fuse issue... but a fellow...

    It wasn't me with the fuse issue... but a fellow cookbook author. If I remember correctly Christine's husband replaced the fuse and the Nesco was still going strong.

    RustMD I do have a second...
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    Actually... I was quite serious. It is easy to...

    Actually... I was quite serious. It is easy to make a powder from almond milk. I've tried it with several brands and had great success. It takes a teeny bit more to reconstitute than instant milk...
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    Speaking of anti-inflammatory properties... I've started using dried cherries as fuel when I hike or train (I'm training for a 25K trail race and a full marathon this year). I've been told that they...
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    I thought I would weigh in on this. I have used...

    I thought I would weigh in on this. I have used both the Nesco FD75 and an Excalibur (the 9-tray model). As an author I dehydrate more than the average person and both units have stood up to my...
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    It's simple... make your own using a dehydrator.

    It's simple... make your own using a dehydrator.
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    Actually someone already did that but it's merely...

    Actually someone already did that but it's merely a "spice" for salads and such.

    And you might want to check out Pat's Backcountry Beer. :D
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    My 9 year old asked me one day if I could dry...

    My 9 year old asked me one day if I could dry sashimi and I explained to him that it would essentially cook the fish, albeit gently and that it wouldn't be sashimi anymore.

    Off-topic a little but...
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    It will be interesting. I have used an Excalibur...

    It will be interesting. I have used an Excalibur before but not this particular model. It has me very intrigued. Weird... I'm trying to think of a food I actually consider weird and having a hard...
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    and... that's why T2 Diabetes and Heart Disease...

    and... that's why T2 Diabetes and Heart Disease are pretty much epidemic in our countries.
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    That's pretty much what I've been doing. Works...

    That's pretty much what I've been doing. Works great.
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    That may be true but there are other concerns......

    That may be true but there are other concerns... like the fact that grains help reduce cholesterol levels and that fibre. There is more to heart disease than just the heart... veins, arteries, liver...
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    So excited... on the edge of my seat!!

    My heart is going pitter-patter everytime the mailman comes by this week. Why? Because Excalibur is sending me their "factory exclusive top of the line deluxe model" dehydrator to gear test for them...
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    That's a good idea... I have a lasagne pan that...

    That's a good idea... I have a lasagne pan that would work perfectly for that! Thanks.
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    It may reduce the need for medications however...

    It may reduce the need for medications however with medications like glucophage already having a side effect which can cause liver problems I don't trust it.

    Just a note for those who are playing...
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    Part of that is due to the fact that high fibre...

    Part of that is due to the fact that high fibre found in carbohydrates such as whole grains and legumes can help slow and steady the rise of blood glucose. Instead of a severe spike in the blood...
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    Of course my age has something to do with it...

    Of course my age has something to do with it too... When I was in my 20's I could eat a lot more than I can now and not gain weight.[/QUOTE]

    Age does make it a little more difficult because the...
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    I actually learned that from my Dad. He was a...

    I actually learned that from my Dad. He was a chef for the railways. When he was measuring flour for things he'd dump it on a piece of parchment paper and weigh it. Then he'd let it sag as he lifted...
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    That's it in a nutshell. If only doctors could...

    That's it in a nutshell. If only doctors could prescribe this kind of activity as they would a prescription for Xenical or some other weight loss remedy. People want a quick fix and aren't often...
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    I lay a piece of parchment paper, paper towelling...

    I lay a piece of parchment paper, paper towelling or clean tea towel on the table and invert the tray over top of it. Then I pick up the paper or towelling and let it sag in the middle creating a...
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    Can't say I have. Pollock isn't extremely fatty...

    Can't say I have. Pollock isn't extremely fatty and is very similar in texture to crab so it should likely dry well enough. Be sure to cook it first.
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    You will shorten the storage life by many months....

    You will shorten the storage life by many months. Instead of six to eight months you'll have a month or two. It is longer for veggies and shorter when it comes to meat.

    This is from my book...
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    I also wanted to mention that both the Canada's...

    I also wanted to mention that both the Canada's Food Guide and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that a person should consume 250 grams of carb based on a 2000 calorie diet each day.
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    Actually wouldn't that depend on regional...

    Actually wouldn't that depend on regional availability? To my knowledge many cultures were hunter gatherers and they ate grains, berries, plants and such when meats were not available. Also look at...
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    Glad everyone liked it.

    About the cookies. Just grab some pre-made dough and hide the wrapper - I won't tell on you... lol.
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    Sorry I stand corrected. There is also...

    Sorry I stand corrected.

    There is also evidence that such a diet can affect performance adversely because of the low muscle glycogen levels even over the long term. I'd be interested to hear...
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