Guest guest Posted July 25, 2000 Report Share Posted July 25, 2000 where did you get the plant? maureen - Paula & Dennis <nugget Saturday, July 22, 2000 1:11 PM stevia > I just bought a stevia plant today. The seller was only able to give me a > vague idea about how to use it. Does anyone now use stevia from the plant or > have any suggestions about using the plant to sweeten food? > > Thanks, > > dennis > > > ------ > Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: > http://click./1/7078/1/_/423093/_/964296736/ > ------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2000 Report Share Posted July 26, 2000 Maureen & Dale Smith wrote: > where did you get the plant? > maureen Hi Maureen, I live in South Florida and several times a year a local organization, The Rare Fruit Council, has a plant sale. It's quite a large sale with lots of interesting plants. One of the members was selling Stevia so I bought a plant. It looks somewhat weedy with small white flowers. She had a big box of shoots that looked as if she just pulled up big handfuls of the plant from an exiting bed and just potted up the stems.. I think that Stevia grows quite fast and is very hardy. I tasted a piece and it was SWEET but tasted like a raw leaf. The seller suggested making herbal tea but there must be more ways to use this plant than just making tea. I also bought, at this sale, a Banana plant, a Plantain plant, an Akee tree, and a plant the seller said was " paprika " but not the paprika pepper that one would use as a spice. I really think that it is something like an Annato. Anyway, the seeds were brought in from Paraguay and they're are used to color yellow rice. dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. Doug rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > Doug, > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 > Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like > sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. > > Doug - Stevia may taste like sugar but does that mean it tastes good? Sugar tastes awful to me and so does stevia. And stevia also has a slight metallic edge that's not pleasant either. rusty - " kauguy " <no_reply > <rawfood > Wednesday, May 28, 2003 8:27 PM [Raw Food] Re: stevia > > > > > rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > > Doug, > > > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 Hi Doug, I have had stevia in the past, and have found it to have an after-taste. I would use it but have not found one that tastes natural. What kind do you use? Sharon kauguy <no_reply > wrote: Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. Doug rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > Doug, > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2003 Report Share Posted May 29, 2003 I tated stevia for the first time about 8 years ago, when I was managing a natural food store. Too me, it tasted " fake " , kinda like saccarhin. I tried it again just recently in some herbal tea which contained it, and tasted the same way again. May be it's bad for my system ot my body just doesn't like it. Actually, I wrote agave " syrup " , but it's actually agave nectar, from the fruit of the desert plant/cactus. It's extremely sweet like honey, but with a very low glycemic index. One tablespoon has only 5 sugar carbs in it. I read something very negative about its ineraction with our nervous systems years ago, long before I ever tasted it, but I haven't seen anything negative since, and I feel fine using a little of it now and again. Ann - kauguy rawfood Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:27 PM [Raw Food] Re: stevia Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. Doug rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > Doug, > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 I have the plants. Now they taste very natural. rawfood , Sharon F <slf324> wrote: > Hi Doug, > > I have had stevia in the past, and have found it to have an after- taste. I would use it but have not found one that tastes natural. What kind do you use? > Sharon > > kauguy <no_reply > wrote: > Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like > sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. > > Doug > > > > > rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > > Doug, > > > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > > > Ann > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 How do you use/prepare it? What parts are used? etc... kristi kauguy wrote: > I have the plants. Now they taste very natural. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Thank for the info. But where do you get the plants, and what do I do with the leaves to get that natural taste? If it tastes that good, I would always use it! Sharon kauguy <no_reply > wrote: I have the plants. Now they taste very natural. rawfood , Sharon F <slf324> wrote: > Hi Doug, > > I have had stevia in the past, and have found it to have an after- taste. I would use it but have not found one that tastes natural. What kind do you use? > Sharon > > kauguy <no_reply > wrote: > Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like > sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. > > Doug > > > > > rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > > Doug, > > > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so many > > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes so > > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > > > Ann > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Kristi; You just pull a leaf off and eat it. Prepare for a party in your mouth. Read message #1171 on Stevia. I don't know where to get them, I live in Hawaii and got plants from friends. Stevia.com did sell them at one time but I don't know if they still do. I am against editing our messages, most of the time I don't know what a message is talking about and I can just look down and see what message is being answered, then it makes sense. I am on my 10th day of a water/juice fast, and doing great. I had a small amount of juice to get me through some rough spots at work. I don't know how long I will fast, but I am certainly not where I want to be yet, it may be a long one. Doug rawfood , " Kristi Swanson " <swanson@c...> wrote: > How do you use/prepare it? What parts are used? etc... > > kristi > > kauguy wrote: > > > I have the plants. Now they taste very natural. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 I just did a search on Google for Stevia Plants, and quite a few sits poped up selling plants. Doug rawfood , Sharon F <slf324> wrote: > Thank for the info. But where do you get the plants, and what do I do with the leaves to get that natural taste? If it tastes that good, I would always use it! > > Sharon > > > kauguy <no_reply > wrote: > I have the plants. Now they taste very natural. > > > > rawfood , Sharon F <slf324> wrote: > > Hi Doug, > > > > I have had stevia in the past, and have found it to have an after- > taste. I would use it but have not found one that tastes natural. > What kind do you use? > > Sharon > > > > kauguy <no_reply > wrote: > > Stevia tasts horrible to you? how could that be? it tasts just like > > sugar. Are you sure you had stevia? I've never had agave syrup. > > > > Doug > > > > > > > > > > rawfood , " arjaxaa " <arjax@c...> wrote: > > > Doug, > > > > > > What do you think of agave syrup? I see it oofered on some raw > > > sites. Stevis just tastes horrible to me. although I know so > many > > > people who use it a lot and like it. I usually use dates for > > > sweetening, but agave has such a low glycemic index and tatstes > so > > > good, I was hoping someone might know about it. > > > > > > Ann > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have used stevia, but find it very powerful (I have both the liquid and the dry powder packets). It only takes a small amount to sweeten drinks (less than a half packet for a cup of tea and only a drop or two of the liquid). It is not my sweetener of choice, but it is a healthier one. M.A. Donna <thelilacflower wrote: I haven't used stevia but I see it's in the baking isle of the local grocery store in my area now. Do you think it's dangerous or you don't like the taste? Donna Mary Anne Get on board. You're invited to try the new Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I will pass this info to a coworker. He was just diagnosed with diabetes and he's having a hard time. He bought some stevia packets and can't stand how sweet it makes his tea. I will tell him to try 1/2 packet. I didn't know what the problem was since I use sugar and had no idea if it was a different taste, etc. He doesn't like Sweet N'Low he doesn't like the after taste. THanks, Donna , MaryAnne Crites <suzyq_26201 wrote: > > I have used stevia, but find it very powerful (I have both the liquid and the dry powder packets). It only takes a small amount to sweeten drinks (less than a half packet for a cup of tea and only a drop or two of the liquid). It is not my sweetener of choice, but it is a healthier one. > > M.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 I haven't baked or cooked with stevis but I can give you the link to a stevia recipe group and you can use their archives for recipes or ask for help there: stevia-recipe/ Hope this helps you, donna --- Rachel Lucas <mommytogavin wrote: > Does anyone use Stevia for cooking? Have any good > recipes, especially deserts? My dad is diabetic and > I am trying to get him to use Stevia instead of > Splenda but wanted to send him some recipes and a > jar of Stevia for the holidays. > I use it but not in baking, just in sweetening > drinks and things, so I am familiar with it but just > not in cooking with it and measurements. > > > ) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com > > ~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ > http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids > Baby & Kids, Pregnancy, Natural Parenting, Wedding, > & Personalized Clothing Designs > Some Christmas designs are up! > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there's a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky. Shine on you crazy diamond. You were caught on the crossfire of childhood and stardom, blown on the steel breeze. " Shine On You Crazy Diamond " - Pink Floyd ______________________________\ ____ Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta. http://new.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Thank you Donna! ) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com ~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids Baby & Kids, Pregnancy, Natural Parenting, Wedding, & Personalized Clothing Designs Some Christmas designs are up! - Donnalilacflower Sunday, November 12, 2006 1:50 PM Re: Stevia I haven't baked or cooked with stevis but I can give you the link to a stevia recipe group and you can use their archives for recipes or ask for help there: stevia-recipe/ Hope this helps you, donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I need any tips, advice, comments, etc., you can give regarding using stevia for cooking. So far I only use it for sweetening hot drinks and for adding to cooked cereal. Help, please. Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Here is a link to recipes: http://www.stevia.com/SteviaRecipes.asp?RCId=1 I alway use about 2/3 of what is called for; if you use too much it becomes bitter. Pat <drpatsant wrote: I need any tips, advice, comments, etc., you can give regarding using stevia for cooking. So far I only use it for sweetening hot drinks and for adding to cooked cereal. Help, please. Love, Pat TV dinner still cooling? Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 > Here is a link to recipes: http://www.stevia.com/SteviaRecipes.asp?RCId=1 Thanks!!!! They name more varieties of stevia than we have here (just the extract liquid, the extract in powder form and in powder sachets), but I guess I catch the drift > I alway use about 2/3 of what is called for; if you use too much it becomes bitter. Oh OKAYYYY! Now that's something I had half heard before, before I discovered stevia, that there was a problem cooking with it, and that's it. OK, Can use a little less than called for - we don't go in for a lot of sweetness anyway Hugs, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 While stevia *is* a more or less " natural " product, from an herb, it is not raw, unless you are growing your own plants. So, that's something you will have to make your own decisions about. Some people use honey. Although honey is not vegan (somebody robbed those poor little bees), but you *can* get raw honey. Again, that will be something you have to make your own decisions about. Many people, especially those who write all those lovely cookbooks with luscious gourmet recipes, and those who cook for raw food restaurants, use agave nectar when sweetening is called for. Many other people use dates or raisins to add sweetness to their recipes. Dates and raisins are food, so you don't have to agonize about what you are eating and what it is doing to you. You might want to think about food combinations, if you are so inclined. Regardless, dates and/or raisins taste good, and have enormous sweetening power. Some people just use such fruit juices as apple, orange, and grape to sweeten their recipes. Hope this helps some. Margaret Anna wrote: > i personally dont like the bitterness of stevia..but i understand > its a great option... > Tiffany wrote: > > I am new and havent posted yet to this group but I just wanted to > > suggest, if it hasnt been already lol, that instead of splenda, > > there are small packets or liquid versions of the herb stevia, > > which is a natural sweetener and doesnt affect sugar levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 A lot of raw honey isn't really raw, either. Erica Albanese School Of RAWk Certified Raw Nutritionist, Health Coach & Raw Chef Freelance Writer & Advanced Practitioner of The Living Foods Lifestyle Eugene, OR (541) 915 - 1995 SchoolOfRAWk www.SchoolOfRAWk.com - Coming Soon! Join School Of RAWk on MySpace at www.myspace.com/SchoolOfRAWk " One cannot come closer to the Gods than by bringing health to his fellowman " ~ Socrates Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join 's user panel and lay it on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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