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Raw Unpasteurized Almonds

Huh? Unpasteurized, you ask? Isn’t pasteurization what they do to milk? Well, yes, it is. And as of Sept 2007, it’s also what they do to all almonds grown in California. Pasteurization is a process used to destroy things like viruses and bacteria on food. The Wikipedia article on almonds tells us: “Because of cases of Salmonella traced to almonds in 2001 and 2004, in 2006 the California Almond Board proposed and the USDA approved rules regarding the nature of almonds available to the public. From 1 September 2007, raw almonds will technically no longer be available in the United … Continue reading →

Organic Raisins

It’s been too long since I have updated you on things! Does that mean that there haven’t been any good deals? No! Maybe it means I’ve been too busy figuring out all the deals! I’d like to talk to you for a minute about raisins today. Organic raisins, actually. Raisins are a big hit in my household. Everybody loves them, and I consider them close enough to raw (hopefully, they were dried at a low enough temperature!) Organic is usually my choice when it comes to produce. Why would I even be blogging about the deals for the healthier option … Continue reading →

New Deals Focus: Raw Vegan Lifestyle

Wow! So much has changed in my life these past couple of weeks. I think that many of my Deals blog posts might take a drastic change from now on. I have just recently become a raw food vegan. This means that I will be mostly consuming fruits & veggies, all uncooked, plus some nuts & seeds. I first learned about it in November, at which point I started making a few raw gourmet dishes here & there, but near the end of December, I began realizing how important and how easy it really is, so I decided to commit … Continue reading →