Fellow hunter-gatherers: I am new to the paleo WAE. I have been dong this for about two weeks, and I am very pleased so far. Losing weight is not my main goal, but I have lost 7 pounds. I have several questions for the veterans. Are cashews paleo? I was told they are toxic before processing. Are there any "nuts" other than peanuts that are not paleo? What determines whether or not a particular oil is paleo? How is pork paleo if it is unsafe to eat raw? What is it about curing that make meats non-paleo? I have yet to find uncured bacon - only bacon without nitrates. Eating marrow sounds very interesting to me. Can anyone give a step by step, from type of animal to consumption? Does it spoil? I am a deer hunter, and have the opportunity to kill wild hogs as well. Does anyone know how to make bacon? ( uncured ) Does anyone actually gather? Any recommendations for someone in Lubbock, TX? Ray suggests ingesting herbs as an alternative to intoxication by alcohol. Does anyone have recommendations? ( legal or otherwise ) To paleo pet-owners: How do I start my dog on paleo? What about my cat? What recommendations does anyone have as to dehydrators, food processors, and other staples of a 1998 paleo-kitchen? Thanks for any answers Rob ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com