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Heather Welch replied to Mollie's discussion Carob Tree Pods in Native & Perennial Foods
"I have the best results when using it like cocoa power, although you do have to adust the flour requirement if your recipe contains it. Like if you originally needed 4 cups flour and 2tbls cocoa power, you could use 3 1/2 cups flour and 2tbls carob…"
Apr 28, 2009
Mollie replied to Mollie's discussion Carob Tree Pods in Native & Perennial Foods
"that is so much carob!! i can't wait to try it out, i've been checking out that tree almost everyday! do you use the powder in place of flour when cooking with it? or use it like cocoa powder?"
Apr 27, 2009
Heather Welch replied to Mollie's discussion Carob Tree Pods in Native & Perennial Foods
"For the milling last year, I took 8 5 gallon buckets of carob pods and came home with about 9 gallons of carob power. I use it to bake with, as a chocolate substitute. I store it bagged in the freezer and it is truly tasty to work with. I recommend…"
Apr 25, 2009
Beth Kramer replied to Mollie's discussion Carob Tree Pods in Native & Perennial Foods
"Well I am a huge fan of the flavor of carob products, but this tree smells pretty stinky. I am not sure why, but as a kid i remember I couldn't stand to go near them."
Apr 23, 2009
Mollie replied to Mollie's discussion Carob Tree Pods in Native & Perennial Foods
"excellent! Good to know thanks!!"
Apr 23, 2009
Mollie posted a discussion in Native & Perennial Foods
I noticed an interesting plant at work today, its a carob tree. Right now there are funny shaped green bean pods growing all over it! I did some research online and apparently once the pods mature they can be processed and either turned into a sweet…
Apr 23, 2009
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