tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post274837383929168201..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Kris's Turn. Poor KrisLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32870023142036547792016-07-13T05:50:36.609-04:002016-07-13T05:50:36.609-04:00And four years later I just made my first (tomato)...And four years later I just made my first (tomato) aspic. I had forgotten about this recipe but am interested to give it a try.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32465955696576143682016-07-13T05:48:48.266-04:002016-07-13T05:48:48.266-04:00Lynda, thank you for taking the time to share so m...Lynda, thank you for taking the time to share so much information. It's appreciated! Your mention of the gelatin source made me realize that this post is over 4 years old! It doesn't seem that long ago that we had Kris and Kody. You're correct about a new source. I buy from <a href="http://www.bulkfoods.com/wholesale-cooking-ingredients/1290-Unflavored-Gelatin-5-pounds.html" rel="nofollow">BulkFoods.com</a>. It's about $40 for 5 pounds, but they do give free shipping on orders of $75 or more, so I get it when I buy a few other items in bulk once a year or so.<br /><br />I'll mention the other about the exercise to Dan. He understands it from a sports and weight lifting perspective, although his knees haven't been bothering him much lately. He only takes the gelatin when they do, and will just mix a spoonful in juice or water <i>bleh</i>. The aspic didn't interest him at all! LOL Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1333331769724281162016-07-12T17:38:34.446-04:002016-07-12T17:38:34.446-04:00This is fascinating, I had no idea.
I have a coupl...This is fascinating, I had no idea.<br />I have a couple of things that might be helpful:<br />1) I notice your Amazon source of bulk gelatin is gone. You have probably got another one, but I have found that you can buy plain gelatin in 1-pound packages from restaurant food supply stores. Some require you to have a restaurant license or something, but our church does; someone bought it for me a few years ago for about $6.00. Not cheap, but lots cheaper than little packets. The supply store here that does not require a license currently has it for about $8.00.<br />2) Bad knees in humans can be ameliorated - or, if not too much damage has been done even cured permanently - by doing simple exercises to strengthen the muscles that surround the knee joint, especially the quads. But when you are already injured you must do this with no weight on the joint. A main function of muscles surrounding all joints is to stabilize and protect the joint from damage. <br />I have decades of personal experience with this, having torn up the meniscus of both knees in my early twenties. It is very important to avoid doing things that continue to damage the knee - e.g., never do deep knee bends or squats, never stand with the knees locked.<br />I can provide more information if you want to talk or email with me.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141032849081099172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60208200300292799322012-06-29T05:22:36.401-04:002012-06-29T05:22:36.401-04:00Anonymous, thanks! Sounds like an Old World recipe...Anonymous, thanks! Sounds like an Old World recipe that shouldn't be lost. Eventually we will raise pigs, so I will definitely now have a use for those parts. I appreciate this!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4529159902433370732012-06-28T22:59:20.261-04:002012-06-28T22:59:20.261-04:00My favorite childhood gelatin food (sultz or aspic...My favorite childhood gelatin food (sultz or aspic) from eastern Europe (still cook it in the US) was after butchering a pig, take the cleaned feet, tail, knuckles and submerge them in water in pressure cooker 40min (takes much longer without) and boil until all the bones and tissue comes completely apart. Take out the bones and the skin. Add salt and pepper to taste and about 1/2 cup of vinegar (important). Mix well. Dispense liquid and meat into ceramic bowls and put into very cold place. Next day flip the gelatin cakes out and pour some vinegar on top, salt and pepper and mustard and finely cut onion and eat with fresh bread. Yumm!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25351232687894521842012-06-17T12:39:03.854-04:002012-06-17T12:39:03.854-04:00Thank you for that! Tips like this are really help...Thank you for that! Tips like this are really helpful.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83032515536697708062012-06-16T10:55:20.193-04:002012-06-16T10:55:20.193-04:00Hey Leigh I just wanted to drop by and tell you my...Hey Leigh I just wanted to drop by and tell you my pup had a hot spot between his tail and back,so I made up some lemon juice and water and doused him real good with it. It stopped his chewing. Just a heads up.Misty Pines Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987279242206006833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76970395438440778692012-05-31T08:03:59.271-04:002012-05-31T08:03:59.271-04:00Theresa, I actually, I recently found an equine ge...Theresa, I actually, I recently found an equine gelatin supplement, info here - http://www.greatlakesgelatin.com/consumer/equine.php<br /><br />Lots of good information at that website. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19444029308421415492012-05-31T07:56:52.885-04:002012-05-31T07:56:52.885-04:00What can I add? Poor Kris, I hope it's a lifel...What can I add? Poor Kris, I hope it's a lifelong fix for him. That's way to young to have joint problems.<br />I am certainly going to give the gelatin a try for myself and my dogs. Wonder if it works on horses? The horses are getting up there in ages and we have been thinking about joint supplements but the price to include those in the daily vit/mineral packs is about double.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43982331371790686732012-05-30T22:24:46.986-04:002012-05-30T22:24:46.986-04:00Norma, thanks!
Jen, thank you! I hope this helps ...Norma, thanks!<br /><br />Jen, thank you! I hope this helps your lab. It's tough to see them hurting.<br /><br />Bec, thanks! I agree, it's very rewarding. :)<br /><br />Swamp Dog, I hope it helps!<br /><br />Joann, thank you so much. I agree about not being able to eat that many pigs feet, LOL. Still, I will definitely try this recipe some day. I think the old fashioned recipes are ones we never should have abandoned.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87355954964007254522012-05-30T21:40:50.406-04:002012-05-30T21:40:50.406-04:00I think you asked for some gel type recipes? My m...I think you asked for some gel type recipes? My mother used to make a dish out of pigs feet. You cook them all day long, or until everything falls off the bones, take out the bones, pour everything else into a baking dish and refrigerate. After it gels, skim off the fat, cut a piece and enjoy!! Oh, almost forgot. Add salt and pepper to taste as it is cooking or after, and some people like to eat it with a little vinegar poured over top. As you can see, this is one of those old fashioned recipes.....a little of this and a little of that. BTW, I am a long time reader of your blog and LOVE IT! First time posting though. I have severe arthritis and am going to try the knox! Don't think I could eat enough pigs feet to make it work. :-)<br />JoannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80134118656938405932012-05-30T20:21:23.608-04:002012-05-30T20:21:23.608-04:00I'm going to try this for my bad knees!I'm going to try this for my bad knees!Swamp Doghttp://doublebhomestead.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21919724957786151752012-05-30T17:33:21.466-04:002012-05-30T17:33:21.466-04:00Thanks for posting about this, it has and will be ...Thanks for posting about this, it has and will be very benefical.<br /><br />It is rewarding when you can find out info like this and then put it into practice, the dogs certainly look happier!Bec - Farmers Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921459284859712709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14488397717841282892012-05-30T12:55:10.530-04:002012-05-30T12:55:10.530-04:00Leigh what a wonderful post, full of great informa...Leigh what a wonderful post, full of great information! I have a 10 y/o chocolate lab who blew out his acl earlier this year. He has adjusted and is able to get around really well however we worry about arthritis setting in. I will definitely give this a go and be part of the rush for Knox :) thanks again and happy to hear your sweet guy is feeling better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711169722488606559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77008970146792755832012-05-30T08:46:03.461-04:002012-05-30T08:46:03.461-04:00Another informative post. Glad Kris seems to be d...Another informative post. Glad Kris seems to be doing much better. The pups are sooooo cute.<br />NormaNorma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41890124799096077902012-05-30T08:03:09.380-04:002012-05-30T08:03:09.380-04:00Helen, thank you. Your comment is appreciated.
Mi...Helen, thank you. Your comment is appreciated.<br /><br />Michelle, you're welcome. Glycine is nonessential as an amino acid, and our bodies can synthesize it from the amino acid serine. It is found in soy, sesame, and peanuts, but also egg whites and some cheeses. So unless your vegan, these would be good too. (List of food sources <a href="http://nutrient.javalime.com/nutrient.php/518" rel="nofollow">here.</a> <br /><br />Serine is also nonessential, but I'm not sure about what it needs. One source said it's synthesized from glycine, sort of a circular sort of thing(?) That's all getting out of my league however. :)<br /><br />Stephanie, neither did I!<br /><br />Stevie, that's a good question. My only hesitancy would be that goat's are strictly vegan by nature, so this would not be something they would ordinarily ingest. Do let me know what you find out though, I'd be interested!<br /><br />Tami, it's definitely helped Dan. I hope it helps SM too!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-5846481030701198862012-05-30T07:07:35.687-04:002012-05-30T07:07:35.687-04:00SM suffers from gout and is getting arthritic &quo...SM suffers from gout and is getting arthritic "twinges" in his hip lately. I read your post to him and he's going to try it. Thank you SO MUCH!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87667948590479528712012-05-30T06:55:21.190-04:002012-05-30T06:55:21.190-04:00I wonder if I can give gelatin to goats? Still ha...I wonder if I can give gelatin to goats? Still have a goat recovering from contracted tendons and her legs seem so shaky and sore without the splints. I' be googing further, thanks for the tip! Stevie@ruffledfeathersandspilledmilk.comSteviehttp://www.ruffledfeathersandspilledmilk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30371817208046730022012-05-30T06:21:54.328-04:002012-05-30T06:21:54.328-04:00Wow, really good info Leigh! I had no idea about ...Wow, really good info Leigh! I had no idea about gelatin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36754181716707668532012-05-29T21:22:46.976-04:002012-05-29T21:22:46.976-04:00Thanks for giving the best plant sources for us ve...Thanks for giving the best plant sources for us vegetarians! Methinks I need to buy some spirulenaa (we already eat a fair amount of soy, sunflower and sesame).Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10205373279003039812012-05-29T16:47:32.427-04:002012-05-29T16:47:32.427-04:00Your vet can diagnose dysplasia at any age, the OF...Your vet can diagnose dysplasia at any age, the OFA will only rule it out at 24 months with no signs in the x-rays you send them. The OFA is only used as a service to prove that yOur dog does not have it so you can breed healthier dogs. If a dog does not have faulty hips or elbows on an x-ray taken after 24 months of age, the experts state that the dog will not develop it at that point unless injured.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102865492726940130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85210410782580586712012-05-29T14:42:49.922-04:002012-05-29T14:42:49.922-04:00Sherri, I hope this works for you as well as it is...Sherri, I hope this works for you as well as it is for us. Regarding the agar-agar, it's not the thickening quality, it's the glycine. You'd have to find out if it contains glycine. <br /><br />I agree about prescription drugs, always side effects. The argument that it's worth the risk is largely relative and oftentimes the answer is a big fat NO. <br /><br />Sylvanna, me too! Less side effects with good results. Whew. <br /><br />Jean, they might, if we ever get to the arthritis stage. Hopefully it won't develop into that! Good to know about what helps thought.<br /><br />Mrs Cravitz, I know! I hope it helps your Taumee. It doesn't take long to see the relief.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90085914911503821962012-05-29T13:53:17.099-04:002012-05-29T13:53:17.099-04:00Who knew! I think I will start my girls/dogs on th...Who knew! I think I will start my girls/dogs on the gelitin. Our oldest, Taumee has had and ACL surgery and now has arthritis in her other knee. PLUS I will start to take some too! <br /><br />That first picture of Kris got a great big Awweee from me! Both are cute and so adorable! Love the pictures!mrscravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06734008259700267954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38277247762324615292012-05-29T12:53:15.113-04:002012-05-29T12:53:15.113-04:00Hi Leigh,
Love the pics of the pups -- especially...Hi Leigh,<br /><br />Love the pics of the pups -- especially the "Pet meeee" one. My chiropractor recommended fish oil tablets for arthritis in my back. I wonder it that would help the pups too. Thanks again for doing all the research on gelatin -- I will be looking at getting some of that too.<br /><br />Jean -- MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52553718321064697462012-05-29T11:39:12.480-04:002012-05-29T11:39:12.480-04:00I love simple solutions like this. Lucky Kris.I love simple solutions like this. Lucky Kris.Sylvannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09928028663255268616noreply@blogger.com