As of September 1, US almonds must be fumigated, irradiated, whatever.....

I also heard that once the small almond businesses have been knocked out because of the inability to purchase the required $500,000 piece of equipment to comply, the restrictions will be loosened. Until then, Live food Cuisine could only find wholesale quantities and is offering truly raw almonds 25 pounds, free shipping, $9.95 a pound, total $248.75.

These are imported from Spain and similar to heirloon quality. Contact joe@livefoodcuisine.com or call 1-507- 1413

Worcester Vermont

RAWhoy there maties! Hoping this email finds you well and happy - if not, please consider adding more living foods into your diet! :-)

Starting out with the RAW HAPS:

· Well, we're still pluggin' away here. Matt is making nutmilk bags for cafe gratitude and other places, including individuals. Here's a link you can see our nutmilk bags. How cool to see them on another person's site!
Click here .......

· The yellow house is getting a nice face lift! I'll have pictures up when we get a moment to do that.

· I just had an apple pie workshop at the coop this past Tuesday that was very fun. The pie didn't last long - it was gobbled up before it was time for bed! It's a good pie. Easy and very tasty. Perfect for apple season. Next workshop scheduled at HMC is Pumpkin Pudding on Wednesday, Oct 17th from 6-7 pm.

· Today I'm making more raw food. I'm hoping to get things like the Not Tuna, the Superfudge and the RAWvioli into the HMC grab and go. Sorry, I know some of you have been asking for it, the man on duty there who enters the barcodes has been on vacation.

Well, good things come to those who wait. Just think how gorgeous it will taste when they do get there! I've been able to get local tomatoes and lots of things late in the season which is amazing to me. I've been getting awesome feedback on the food so it's very good.

· Saturday night (September 29th) is a reggae show featuring Midnite at the Bundy Center in Waitsfield, VT. I'm making some raw FUDGE for that so go to the show and enjoy some raw treats!

· Next Wednesday, I'll be beginning to deliver raw food to L.A.C.E. in Barre. I'll be having some samples there as well from about 11 until 1 pm so please stop by there for some good eats!

· Raw Food Meals. Call for pricing! I have extra mock tuna, crackers, chilli, pasta with marinara sauce and FUDGE! I've been making meals for people and selling things by the pound. Let me know if you are interested.

· Raw Food Appliances and Staples. I have spiral slicers, VitaMix blenders, VitaMineral green and will very soon be carrying other raw food staple items and appliances. Call for more info and pricing!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Another apple recipe! Can't help myself! I've got a lot of apples this year. This recipe is written pretty cutely.
Simply Decadent Caramel Apple Dip - http://www.goneraw.com/recipes/1584- Simply-Decadent-Caramel-Apple-Dip- serving size: 1 serving if you are me

Holy sweet-tooth luxury! This is a dangerous recipe to make more of if you are alone in the house. Really much better than SAD caramel sauce. It goes best with tart green apples.

Ingredients
* 4 tablespoons tahini
* 3 tablespoons maple syrup (maple best for real carmel taste)
* 4 medjool dates
* 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
* 2 tart green apples

Preparation
I THINK these are the measurements I used (- ish)...maybe more tahini. Adjust for your own sweet-salty-tart-tooth.

Process till dates are fully blended in (it's nice to soak dried dates in lemon-water for an hour before mixing in). I like a little more salt - like 1 1/4 tsp that really goes awesome with the sweetness.

Enjoy RAWdient health,
Linda Linda Wooliever for graphics & website design 802-223-2111 www.imaginecreativity.com linda@imaginecreativity.com for raw food classes, products & info 802-223-2111 www.vt-fiddle.com/rawfood/ linda@vt-fiddle.com

Wednesday Boxborough Pot Luck
Date: Wednesday 6:30 - 9PM October 17
Contact info: Andy Migner, andy@marllaw.com
Regular Schedule: Usually the third Wednesday of the month


Waltham Raw New England Community

Come to the September Raw New England Community
Dinner - Waltham - October 9, 5:30 - 9 pm
Take Charge of your Health - Practitioner Highlights Series - This month - Joe Lucier, LMT, Tong Ren Therapist, Raw Foodist

This Month - Tong Ren Energy Healing - Live Food and Live Energy - You have choices - treat cancer and other diseases like the flu!! - Distance Healing Treatment for All interested Participants

Tong Ren is a Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School Study Target and involves hands on, acupuncture and distance healing techniques.

Location: First Presbyterian Church Dining Room
34 Alder Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Please bring your favorite dish that your kids or grandkids like, that is raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal based food' to feed 6-8 people.

Dishes should be ready to serve.

Please include serving utensil(s) & recipe (labeled with your name), so we can all learn to make it, please also email kids' recipes to Betsy Bragg to help her prepare the hand-out for everyone.

Bring your favorite dish that your kids or grandkids like. Kids are most welcome.

RSVP - Email Betsy Bragg at bbski@stanfordalumni.org or call 781-899-6664 or cell 617-835-2913. Be sure to give your postal address and phone number. No Fee for summer event.

Waltham Raw New England Community Future Events

Second Tuesdays of the Month 5:30 - 9 pm


· November 13 - "Enzymes & Food Combining" - Maggie Giordano -BS & MA in Consumer & Family Science; Nutrition, Health and Cooking teacher for 25 years, Hippocrates graduate
Location: First Presbyterian Church Dining Room
34 Alder Street, Waltham, MA 02453

· December 11- Holiday Party - Raw Food for the Holidays - Adrienne Martin, Acupuncturist, Raw Food Chef and Instructor, Hippocrates Graduate
Location: First Presbyterian Church Dining Room
34 Alder Street, Waltham, MA 02453

FEAST - Bring your favorite dish that is raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal based to feed 6-8 people with its serving utensil(s) & recipe, so we can all learn to make it.



Adrienne Martin Trainings and Services
Adrienne is a raw food Chef and Instructor, as well as Licensed Acupuncturist. Click here to get more info about her classes, certifications and much more. Or, visit her website Journey To Raw Here are more details:

Living on Live Foods - Level One
Saturday, September 29th
10am - 3pm
Maynard, MA
$125

Learn ALL about the raw food diet and the amazing things it can do for you! All levels welcome. Even if you are just interested in incorporating more healthy, delicious foods into your diet, you will LOVE this class. We will be discussing the how's and why's of a raw vegan diet as well as learning to prepare easy and delicious recipes to delight and inspire you. These include: green smoothie, mock salmon pate, stuffed mushrooms, collard wraps, broccoli soup, pasta - 2 ways, date nut torte, chocolate pudding and chocolate truffles.

Bring your appetite as we will be eating, eating, eating all the awesome food we make! This is also an Alissa Cohen Level One Raw Food Chef Certification class.

Abundant Living - Lecture and Food Tasting

Saturday, October 6th
10am - 12noon
Maynard, MA
$40

Invest in your health now! Learn how at this fun and informative lecture and food tasting. One of the key aspects to living an abundantly healthy life is incorporating more plant based foods into your life. See how easy and delicious it is to do so. We will also be discussing simple lifestyle tips for you to begin doing immediately that will get you on your health and healing journey. It is also a great day to come to Maynard as it is Maynard Day and downtown is closed off to traffic and there are lots of wonderful family fun things to do. We also have some fabulous shops to visit. This day is also the day of our local artist's Open Studios. From 12- 5pm, their studios will be open and you will be able to experience all the amazing art here in Maynard.

Register now for this class, there are only a few spaces available!

Free Abundant Living Lecture
Thursday, October 11th
7:30 - 8:30pm
Maynard Public Library
Inspire. Encourage. This is what I hope to do for you at this free lecture. Abundant health is our birthright. Find out how you can begin to take your first steps. It is easier than you think! Space is limited, please RSVP at 617.222.0491 or journeytoraw@hotmail.com.

Living on Live Food - Level One
Saturday, October 13th
10am - 3pm
Maynard, MA
$125

Learn ALL about the raw food diet and the amazing things it can do for you! All levels welcome. Even if you are just interested in incorporating more healthy, delicious foods into your diet, you will LOVE this class. We will be discussing the how's and why's of a raw vegan diet as well as learning to prepare easy and delicious recipes to delight and inspire you. These include: green smoothie, mock salmon pate, stuffed mushrooms, collard wraps, broccoli soup, pasta - 2 ways, date nut torte, chocolate pudding and chocolate truffles.

Bring your appetite as we will be eating, eating, eating all the awesome food we make! This is also an Alissa Cohen Level One Raw Food Chef Certification class.

Wellness Day
Saturday, October 20th
11am - 4pm
Teresina's - 41 Main St. Downtown, Maynard

Living on Live Food - Level Two
Saturday and Sunday, October 27th and 28th
10am - 7pm, both days
Maynard, MA
$650

To register for any of the above classes, please call Adrienne at 617.222.0491 or email journeytoraw@hotmail.com

Private consultations are also available.

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR ALL THE ABOVE CLASSES CALL NOW TO REGISTER AND GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT!

New Hampshire

Manchester NH - Come to our community Living Food Pot-Luck Wednesday October 24, 6:00-9 pm

Location: 2321 Elm Street Manchester. NH
RSVP to Susan Bowen 603-621-0001 or 339-222- 3695

Derry NH - 12 Steps To Raw Discussion
When: October 1 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Where: 64 East Broadway, Derry NH
Contact info: Zsolt Zsofka - 603-437-2437
Regular Schedule: The first Monday of the month.

Hello,

I was wondering if you knew of anyone in the NE raw community that was in need of a house-mate, preferably in the Boston area. I am currently living in Boulder CO and am considering moving back east for a couple months to be closer to family before taking off abroad. If I move back east I would really like to live with like minded people...i think it would make the west to east transition a bit smoother :) I would be looking for a place from November until maybe the first of the year...that date is flexible though. Also can you tell me more about the raw community in NE, again specifically in and around Boston.

Thanks,
Melissa, melissa3382@earthlink.net

Connecticut potluck now forming. Here is a note from the folks there.

"we are currently scouting spots to hold a monthly gathering. we have a meeting at a possible local gathering place this week. i will give you an update when i have more solid information concerning this. so, an october potluck may not happen but we are intending to be rolling as of november. "

Contact: gina_law@verizon.net , home phone (401)348- 6238 or cell phone (401) 480-0914

So, an october potluck may not happen but we are intending to be rolling as of november.

Gina and Stephen Law

Boston Vegetarian Society Update - Save the date, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. Just six weeks away and counting, you'll be hearing more from us -- especially to rally volunteers for many aspects of this entirely volunteer organized and run event!

For now, please help us spread the word by placing one of our Festival banners on your website if you have one. (Let us know if you do!) Select one of the top two banners here: http://www.bostonveg.org/banners/index.html

Here is our speaker roster, in no particular order. Enjoy!

Health Food vs Healthy Food
Jeffrey S. Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN

In this talk, Jeff Novick will take us on an eye- opening and often hilarious walk down the grocery store aisles. He will demonstrate how to tell the difference between "health food" and healthy food, how to really understand food marketing and food labels, and why this is so important to your health. You will learn a simple system that will help you identify the healthiest foods.

Jeff Novick is Director of Nutrition at the world- renowned Pritikin Longevity Center in Florida, where he instructs in the prevention, management, and reversal of disease through nutrition and lifestyle modification. Jeff is known for his insightful, humorous workshops that have audiences laughing and learning. He is a Registered Dietitian and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana State University in Food and Nutrition and in Exercise Science. He combines this with a background in Culinary Arts.

Jeff has taught nutrition at Indiana State University, Indiana University Medical School, and at the University of Miami Medical School. In Indiana, he developed, implemented and taught the Nutrition Education Initiative, a nutrition and preventative medical curriculum for medical doctors, residents, and medical students. Indiana's governor awarded him the Indiana State Public Health Excellence in Health Science Award, and Indiana State University awarded him the Graduate-of-the-Last-Decade Award. He has been vegetarian for over 30 years, and vegan for the last 24.

Going Nuts!: The Facts On Fats
Jeffrey S. Novick, MS, RD, LD, LN

Are all fats created equal? Is olive oil a health food? Is the Mediterranean diet the healthiest diet? Are nuts and seeds good for you? Every day the headlines are filled with conflicting information about fats, oils, nuts and seeds. Are you "Going Nuts" trying to understand all the controversies? Find out the real "facts on fats" regarding all these issues and more.
See Jeff Novick's bio above

Building the Perfect Soup
Chef Cathi DiCocco

It will be fall and thoughts of soothing, hot soups jump to the front burner. Chef Cathi's soup/chowder class is always a hit in the fall as people turn to comfort foods, (beans & root veggies). Learn to make stocks, "creaming" soups (vegan), freezing for future meals, and an overview of bean and grain cookery. Cathi will teach two soup recipes that call on different techniques. Recipes and samples will be available to those in attendance. Cathi DiCocco is chef and owner of Cafe de Cocoa, a vegetarian restaurant and market in Bethel Maine.

This writeup will be expanded with more details when it goes on the website.

The Latest in Human Nutrition
Michael Greger, MD

A Boston Vegetarian Food Festival exclusive, Dr. Greger has scoured the world's scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and pulled together this brand- new talk of the latest in cutting-edge research. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific nutrition journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic disease.

Known as one of the most entertaining medical speakers of our time, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the Bird Flu Summit, the National Institutes of Health, and universities, medical schools, and conferences around the world. He is a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine and is Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at The Humane Society of the United States.

Dr. Greger's presentations are described by audiences as "riveting," "spellbinding," and "brilliant," and you can always count on great wit and humor. He is author of the books BIRD FLU: A Virus of Our Own Hatching, and CARBOPHOBIA: The Scary Truth Behind America's Low Carb Craze, and has produced nutrition and cooking DVDs.

An Inside Look at Animal Factories
Miyun Park

Miyun Park is Vice President of Farm Animal Welfare for The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal advocacy organization with nearly 10 million supporters, 1 in 30 Americans, and its global affiliate, Humane Society International. She directs their efforts to improve the lives of the billions of animals raised and killed for meat, eggs, and milk.

Miyun has helped to move the issue of farm animal welfare into corporate board rooms, international investment banks, NGOs, academic institutions, courthouses, and legislatures. Miyun will be flying to Boston from Croatia, directly from serving as consultant/advisor for the European Commission's week long conference on farm animal welfare.

Before joining The Humane Society, Miyun served as the president of Compassion Over Killing for nearly a decade, where she led the animal advocacy organization's many programs undertaken to reduce the suffering of farm animals and also investigated animal factories, live animal markets, and slaughter houses. She has written and published dozens of articles and scientific reports on factory farming and farm animal welfare, including a chapter in Peter Singer's In Defense of Animals: The Second Wave. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, and as the subject of an hour-long documentary.

During her presentation, she will offer firsthand experiences and insights into the realities of intensive animal agriculture, as well as provide suggestions on ways each one of us can help reduce the suffering of farmed animals.

Compassionate Cooking
Chef Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau founded and runs Compassionate Cooks in the San Francisco Bay Area, teaching vegan cooking and nutrition courses and giving workshops and lectures. She is a columnist for VegNews Magazine, a contributor to National Public Radio, and a popular speaker at national conferences.

Collen's first cookbook, The Joy of Vegan Baking: Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets, is slated for an October 2007 release. She produces an acclaimed weekly podcast "Vegetarian Food for Thought" and produced a vegan cooking DVD. Her new blog, The Joyful Vegan, features "stories of transformation" (people's stories of becoming vegan).

This writeup will be expanded with some detail of what Colleen will be demonstrating. Recipes and samples will be available.

Thrive On A Plant-Based Diet: Whole-Food Nourishment for Whole-Body Health
Robert Cheeke
Robert Cheeke is a champion bodybuilder who is considered one of the most recognized vegan athletes in the world. He illustrates that animal products are not necessary to attain super- strength and exceptional health. He became vegan at age 15, ran cross country for Oregon State University, then developed an interest in competitive bodybuilding. He is a graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy and had a career as a massage therapist. He is Founder and President of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, a company dedicated to promoting the vegan fitness lifestyle, empowering vegan athletes, and living by the words, "healthy food defines you."

Robert has a long involvement in community activism, working on environmental issues, animal advocacy, and feeding free vegan meals to the public. Robert comes to us from Portland Oregon, where he has organized events including Vegan Vacation and the Vegan Holiday Festival. In 2006, Robert was selected as one of VegNews Magazine's 15 most influential vegan athletes. He has been featured in more than 20 magazines from the US, Canada, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom. Robert produced the DVD documentary, Vegan Fitness Built Naturally.

Burma's generals have brought their brutal iron hand down on peaceful monks and protesters -- but in response, a massive global outcry is gathering pace. The roar of global public opinion is being heard in hundreds of protests outside Chinese and Burmese embassies, people round the world wearing the monks' color red, and on the internet-- where our petition has exploded to over 200,000 signers in just 72 hours.

People power can win this. Burma's powerful sponsor China can halt the crackdown, if it believes that its international reputation and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing depend on it. To convince the Chinese government and other key countries, Avaaz is launching a major global and Asian ad campaign on Wednesday, including full page ads in the Financial Times and other newspapers, that will deliver our message and the number of signers. We need 1 million voices to be the global roar that will get China's attention. If every one of us forwards this email to just 20 friends, we'll reach our target in the next 72 hours. Please sign the petition at the link below -if you haven't already- and forward this email to everyone you care about:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_burma/t .php

The pressure is working - already, there are signs of splits in the Burmese Army, as some soldiers refuse to attack their own people. The brutal top General, Than Shwe, has reportedly moved his family out of the country - he must fear his rule may crumble.

The Burmese people are showing incredible courage in the face of horror. We're broadcasting updates on our effort over the radio into Burma itself - telling the people that growing numbers of us stand with them. Let's do everything we can to help them - we have hours, not days, to do it. Please sign the petition and forward this email to at least 20 friends right now. Scroll down our petition page for details of times and events to join in the massive wave of demonstrations happening around the world at Burmese and Chinese embassies.

With hope and determination,

Ricken, Paul, Pascal, Graziela, Galit, Ben, Milena and the whole Avaaz Team

Some New Englanders are thinking of going to this great event October 12-14

Message and video from event planner

Welcome to the 3rd annual Raw Spirit Festival!

Located amidst trees and ponds on verdant lawns beneath Sedona, Arizona's famous Red Rocks, The Raw Spirit Festival celebrates: organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and peace on Earth.

Come discover ancient wisdom and the latest findings from the greatest minds in healthy eco- living. Benefits include: Educational Vendor Booths, Outdoor and Indoor Stages, Ongoing Workshops, Sacred Exercise Area, Food Demos, Childrens' Programs, Music, Dancing, Leadership Sharing Circle, Nature Trails, Fantastic Foods and Fabulous Friends! 7 Organic Raw Vegan Meals included. Accommodations separate. Entire Weekend $295 Early-Bird Price. Daily Rates Also Available.

"This is more than a raw vegan food festival. Our vision is to integrate Healthy Living, Eco- Sustainable Solutions and World Peace because together these comprise a comprehensive strategy for addressing current global challenges. We feel that our Raw Spirit Fest non-profit organization belongs to the entire ever-expanding, international community."

- Happy Oasis, Founder

Click for this fantastic video! Markus Rothkranz invites you to the Raw Spirit Festival!

Skin Brushing - Brought to you by Randy Jacobs

Skin brushing is one of the better self-help health care methods available to us today. Stimulation of the skin activates natural healing pathways within your body. And the stimulation of these natural healing abilities maintain normal health while being extremely effective for improving the quality and shortening the time in recovering from injuries. Skin stimulation removes toxins and unwanted materials from pores and other external surface areas. It also stimulates nerve beds within its structure that in turn activate normal healing pathways and healing processes throughout your body. It is a well established fact that skin brushing paves the way to a better quality of healing and health. It's what makes natural health care different from any other non- Wholistic program you might have heard about, read, or tried. There are no drugs involved, no toxic reactions or contraindications to be concerned about, only the commitment to yourself to perform it on a regular basis. Let's get deeper into skin brushing.

Skin brushing can be used over the entire body or just to special local areas to stimulate the body's normal inflammatory healing response. This can be an excellent daily routine for the "Prevention of sickness & disease". Skin brushing is easily incorporated into your morning or evening shower or bath. But remember skin brushing can also be used very effectively for rehabbing new and old injured areas on your body as well. Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system.

Benefits:

TIGHTENS Skin.
HELPS Digestion.
REMOVES Cellulite.
STIMULATES Circulation.
INCREASES Cell Renewal.CLEANS Lymphatic System.
REMOVES Dead Skin Layers.
STRENGTHENS Immune System.
IMPROVES Exchange between Cells.
STIMULATES the Glands, thus helping ALL of the Body Systems to perform at PEAK EFFICIENCY!

How To Do:

Buy a NATURAL, NOT Synthetic, Bristle Brush, since it does NOT SCRATCH the Surface of the Skin. Buy a Brush with a LONG Handle, so that you're ABLE to get to the Areas of your Body, that are NOT EASY to reach, when doing your own Skin Brushing.

Skin Brush, before Showering or Bathing, at least ONCE per day, and TWICE, if possible.
Do NOT wet Skin, since it will NOT have the SAME Effect, because this stretches the Skin.
ALWAYS Skin Brush towards the Heart. Do Circular Counter-Clockwise Strokes on the Abdomen.
Do LIGHTER Strokes over and around Breasts, but do NOT Brush the Nipples.
Brush each part of the Body several times VIGOROUSLY, COMPLETELY Brushing the WHOLE Body.
Brush the Soles of the Feet FIRST, because the Nerve Endings there affect the WHOLE Body, next Brush the Ankles, Calves, and Thighs, then Brush across your Stomach and Buttocks and lastly Brush your Hands to the Arms.

Raw Data and Technologies - Websites for the Global Village
For your web site, newsletter (Just like this one you are reading now) and eCommerce needs like merchant accounts and shopping carts, please contact joe@RawDataAndTechnologies.com or joe@RawNewEnglandCommunity.com.

Other sites by RDT:
Live Food Cuisine
Raw New England Community
Blue Green Algae
Tong Ren Healing
Raw Data Website
Arbor Road Art



Web Graphics Design and Web Work
Linda Wooliever
for graphics & website design 802-223-2111 www.imaginecreativity.com linda@imaginecreativity.com

Raw Recipe Resources....Brought to you by the Raw Vegan Network - Jinjee Storm and additional from Live Food Cuisine

Free Raw Recipes Online -
http://rawfood s.com/recipes/

Free Raw Recipe Videos Online -
http://gliving.tv/shows/category/greenchefs/

The Raw Gourmet DVDs -
http://www.rawgourmet.com/

The Garden Diet recipes -
http://www.TheGardenDiet.com/abouttgd.html

The Raw Vegan Kitchen videos -
http://www.rawveganchannel.com/kitchen.html

Gone Raw -
http://goneraw.com/

Raw Times -
http: //www.rawtimes.com/recipes.html

Benriner - Makes Angel Hair Pasta, Thicker Al Dente Style pasta and chips in 1 machine instead of 2

The three blades (coarse, medium and fine) are used respectively according to the desired effect like angel hair pasta or spaghetti style al dente noodles.

Peel various vegetables and wedge into the center spike, then press down on the rotating handle to produce fine thinner cuts of carrots strings, cucumber strings, or thicker al dente pasta using daikon or squash.

$49.95 1 Unit

$89.95 for 2 units