Wednesday, January 24, 2007

What's Sprouting at My House

I'm giving sprouting a try again. I broke down and purchased Sprout-Ease 3 Screen sprouter lids. These fit on top of wide mouth mason jars, which I happen to have plenty of. In the past I've tried this using cheese cloth stretched across the top of mason jars anchored with canning rings. I found it to be a huge pain in the behind.

These lids, on the other hand, are incredibly easy to work with. We're on day 3 of alfalfa sprouts and mung bean sprouts. Both should be ready to harvest tonight or tomorrow at the latest. We're going to try them in Cold Thai Sesame Noodles. I suppose its about time we did since that's what the original recipe calls for!

I like the idea of sprouting because its another way to cut our food costs while eating plenty of fresh veggies. I don't think anyone should skimp on their fruit and veggie intake, not even in the name of frugality. Its also a way to keep the gardening, which I miss so much, going in the winter. I'm curious to see how this turns out.

BTW, I did not purchase the sprouter lids directly from this website so I don't know what their customer service is like. I bought mine from my food cooperative for about half the price listed on that website.

4 comments:

Ruthie said...

Katie -

We're on the same page. I've been thinking about sprouting lately as veggies cost sooo much here in the winter, and I'm craving some good veggie-packed whole grain sandwiches.

I may just look into that sprouting set-up.

Ruthie

Katie said...

I hear you! In the interest of cost and health this definitely seemed like the right thing to try. The boys are getting a huge kick out of watching them sprout. Actually, I am too!

Anonymous said...

Katie,

Would you kindly give me the name and phone number of the co-op that you purchased the sprouting lids from? The website that you listed is unable to get them from their supplier.

Katie said...

We use United Buying Clubs. Their website is

http://www.unitedbuyingclubs.com/index.htm

I can't really provide a phone number because it would depend on where you are located. Clicking on "find a buying club" will help you locate one that is near you.