Raw milk--are there any store brands out there or do I have to make my own? Any super simple recipes for nut milk?

I don't know of any raw nutmilk.  If boxes of milk are like canned foods, they'd have to heat it.  I haven't seen raw nutmilks in the refrigerator section.

I have a recipe that says to blend 2 cups of nuts, soaked overnight, (and I suppose that'd include any seed?) with 5 to 6 cups of water (to taste), for a minute and then strain it.

Dried sea weed (like wakame) how long do you soak it for?

I have a recipe for Collard Rolls that uses arame seaweed and the directions say to soak it for 15 minutes.  In another recipe, Seaweed Tahini Salad, the arame is only soaked for 3 minutes in warm water.  In another recipe book, it says to follow the directions on the package for the amount of time to soak.  This cookbook saves the water.  I'm not sure what it's used for, though.  My seaweed is in storage, so I can't check it.

I don't have a dehydrator and 150 is the lowest setting on my oven--how can I dry/toast oats, etc. and still have them be raw?

I had that problem, too.  I would set it on the lowest setting and then keep the door partially open.  That's not safe if the pilot somehow goes out, it's a waste of energy, and heats the house.  My mom put out trays in the sun and took them in at night for a couple of days.  I think she might have set a light piece of cloth or bit of screen (available by the foot at places like Ace Hardware) over it to keep the insects off of whatever she was drying.

eta: KMK i looked at that link. it makes me miss all my buddies that don't post anymore (JH, cephi....)  :'( :'( :'(

Oh, sorry!  Where is Cephi, anyway?

Great deal!  Will you be my personal shopper?

If I found a dehydrator for $17, I would have delayed buying an Excalibur.

My flax seed crackers are in the dehydrator.  In 20 hours we'll see how my first time went.

It's powdered flax seed, with red bell pepper and garlic 'n stuff.  I'm not sure what to spread on them, or if I want to eat them plain.  The Spinach and Avocado Spread looks good.  I usually don't eat avocado, but some sort of spread would make it seem like a full, more satisfying meal - moreso than if I used salsa.

I was just reading on Whole Foods' website about flaxseed.

A high dose of flaxseed is considered 1/4 cup a day for a 2,000 calorie diet, or 10% of the total diet.  I'll have to remember to limit the number of crackers I have each day.  Maybe to one?  If I eat about a 1,200 calorie diet (damn thyroid), a large daily amount would only be a couple of tablespoons.

I was worried about the high calorie flax thing too, but if you're worried about getting enough omega 3's, I bought some vegan smart balance yesterday (the light is the only kind that's vegan) and it now has flax oil in it... and it's still "light".  \

Ps. Capture, I like your hair.
      HH- i can't help but think you resemble a cat in your picture..... :P

My flax seed crackers are in the dehydrator.  In 20 hours we'll see how my first time went.

It's powdered flax seed, with red bell pepper and garlic 'n stuff. 

That sounds a lot like the ones I make.  Where did your recipe come from or is it your own concoction?  I sort of combined two other recipes I found online.

I had previously tried going raw for a week with a couple of other ladies here, but I was ill prepared (no dehydrator) and only lasted four days.  I'm very interested to follow your progress, Capture.  I have quite a few raw recipes I searched out during my attempt.  I'd be happy to send them to you if you're interested.

I got the recipe from Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbook.  I like the book.  I've made three things out of it already (I've had it for less than a month), which might be the most I've used any recipe book.  (I suppose the way I posted it is copyright okay.)

3 cups golden flax seed, ground
2 large red bell peppers
2-3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Blend them together, spread it on dehydrator sheets, and dry for 16-20 hours at 110 F.