How do you usually feel AFTER eating a meal? 🗳️Vote and share🗣️: When was the last time you felt genuinely GOOD after eating? What did you eat?

Hello, wonderful community! This experiment didn't come out of nowhere—it was born from the inspiring conversations happening right here among us. I wanted to bring those threads together into something tangible. I was deeply inspired by: - The vibrant discussions here and in the @Vasi Smith community about harvesting and preparing squash. - @Mike Gagnon's ongoing explorations and posts about creating healthy, satisfying treats. - @Rich Guy 's beautiful shares about working with berries. - The creative energy in @Mirjam Henzen 's group around raw vegan crackers. - And most personally, a dear friend who confided that she can't consume sweet fruits right now. This pushed me to think differently, focusing on veggies, unripe fruits, and berries to create something inclusive and nourishing for various needs. This project became my way of weaving these inspirations into a single, edible tapestry. #### 🌱 The Mission: To create delicious, nutrient-dense crackers from a base of powerful Paraguayan seeds (chia, flax, sesame) and transform local garden harvests—like squash, green papaya, and even hibiscus flowers—into a vibrant, edible canvas. #### 🔬 The Experiment & Analysis: This went beyond a simple recipe. We put these dehydrated crackers through their paces, analyzing: * Cracker Structure: Which seed-to-veggie ratio holds together without crumbling? * The Crunchiness Test: Finding that perfect snap. * Texture & Flexibility: The delicate balance between sturdy and chewable. The results were incredible! The natural colors from red beet juice and blackberries were a beautiful bonus. #### Let's Learn & Explore Together! @everyone: I’d love to turn this into a conversation and learn from all of you: * What’s one local ingredient you’ve been curious to experiment with? * Have you ever tried making dehydrated crackers? What was your biggest "aha!" moment or funny failure?

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Inspired by the post from @Rich Guy celebrating the mighty blueberry – that tiny, vibrant gift from nature that packs so much flavor and power! https://www.skool.com/nature-inspired-living-2560/blueberry-love It got me thinking… how do YOU enjoy berries in your daily life? Whether you grow them, forage them, or bring them home from the market – these little gems are bursting with potential. Share your favorite ways to use blueberries & other berries: - 🧊 Frozen treats: Berry nice cream or homemade sorbet - 🥣 Morning magic: Swirled into oatmeal, yogurt, or chia pudding - 🍞 Baking joy: Muffins, raw vegan tarts, or seed bars - 🧴 Self-care creations: Berry-infused vinegars or skin-loving masks - 💧 Vibrant drinks: Juices, elixirs, or fresh berry-infused water Do you have a special recipe? A family tradition? A healing use? Post your berry inspiration below – let’s grow this sweet, colorful wisdom together! #BerrySeason #PlantBased #HomeHarvest #NaturalLiving #WildFood #CommunityRecipes

Petite, yet powerful. The wild blueberry is a gift from above. I love putting these in my smoothies!