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Raw New England Community
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| Rawliday Chianti Community Dinner |
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Raw Gourmet Rawliday Community Dinner
Chianti Restaurant - Beverly MA - Richard Moreno
When: Sunday 1-4 December 16
Price: $35 - Pay directly to the restaurant
Where: Chianti Restaurant, 286D Cabot Street, Beverly MA
Contact #: Chianti - 978 921 2233
RSVP: Please RSVP and pay early to help the restaurant get a head count.
Come one come all, meetup folks, Raw New Englanders, enjoy this gourmet experience from this famous authentic Sicilian Chef gone raw, presenting a multi-course euphoric cuisine experience. Menu to be announced soon. | |
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| NEW - Boston Vegan Association |
New - Boston Vegan Association
"Ahimsa in Action"
Not specifically raw
but they like us.
Vegan is Good!!
contact: Eric Prescott
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| Raw Products and Supplies |
RNEC has a wide amount of suppliers. for dehydrators, blenders, juicers, imported almonds, spirulizers, organic herbs and spices, water purifiers etc., we can get it for the best price. Just ask. Contact US!
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Meetups - There are now raw meet-ups. Send me info about yours and I will continue to add to our lists. they are excellent!!!
Yahoo!!!! Here are 4 I found so far, just click to go there.
Boston MA
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Hello everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snow has arrived!! Winter is around the corner.
Occasional warm temps still abound but definitely skiing, skating, winter fun, holiday cheer, is here!!
User-friendly Forum - Recipes, Articles, Raw Questions - A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum, again. Our RNEC forum, recipe archive, article archive, has been updated and reorganized and, made easier to use. Going to this link anyone on the internet can see our recipes and articles. That's the goal. For people to post, they need to register, and only once. To make things super easy, after registering, click the box which allows you to automatically log in and never log in again from that PC you are using. The key is, knowledge is power and I look forward to everyone using the forum for anything and everything raw. If more categories are needed, inform us and we will make the changes. Here again is the link, RNEC Forum, testimonials, articles and Recipes. We have just started putting in stuff so, please contribute. If there are any questinos or additional help needed for adding any items to the forum, please contact Betsy@RawNewEnglandCommunity.com
Meetups - There are now raw meet-ups. Send me info about yours and I will continue to add to our lists. they are excellent!!!
Join Us! - All New Englanders, Grab your skis, join our community!!! Come to potlucks, meetups and Events - For others in the New England Area that are not yet listed for their raw events, raw food related business, potlucks or meetups, please inform us and be included on the ever-expanding hub for Raw Foodists to have fun and get together and learn more about the great benefits to our health and well-being and meet awesome people.
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Kittery Maine Raw Food Pot Luck
Saturday Kittery Maine Raw Food Potluck Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with a Live Food Solstice Potluck, December 15 from 5pm til. Bring a raw dish to share with like-minded raw revolutionaries at the home of Aimee and Denny Perrin, 254 Cider Hill Rd., York, ME 03909.
To arrive at the Perrin Home, take I-95 to exit 7 in Maine, the last exit before the tolls. The exit sign reads "The Yorks/Ogunquit."
Follow the signs to Routes 1 and 91; take Route 1 south to the third traffic light, turn right on Route 91/Cider Hill Rd; go exactly 2.5 miles to the large brown house on the left, 254 Cider Hill; Please park in the driveway at the far end of the house across from the mailbox. For info or questions, please call 207-409-0899.
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Aimee's Livin' Magic is going on the road! This Saturday, November 24, and Sunday, November 25, from 10-5, Aimee's Livin' Magic store will be on location at the Wentworth-Dennett School, 78 Government Street, in Kittery, Maine. It's the annual Art on the Hill Open House/Studio event, featuring the artists and crafters of WD School. Aimee will be in the studio of her husband, Dennis Perrin, who will also be displaying a full selection of his fine art paintings. She will have available all of her raw, organic products as well as a full stock of Sunfood Nutrition products. Stop by for scrumptious food and fine art all this weekend. And have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Aimee
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Potlucks and Special Events:
Wednesday Boxborough Pot Luck When: Wednesday 6:30 - December 19 Who: Andy Migner, andy@marllaw.com Regular Schedule: Usually the third Wednesday of the month Waltham - WRNEC- Potluck
When: December 11, 5:30 - 9 pm
What: Victoria Boutenko (Yes, the real one)
Where: First Presbyterian Church Dining Room, 34 Alder Street, Waltham, MA 02453
GREENS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
Victoria Boutenko is an award-winning author of several best-selling books on raw and living foods and popular speaker from Ashland, Oregon. She will present her inspiring new lecture "GREENS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE" at the next Waltham Raw New England Community dinner, on Tuesday, December 11, 7 to 9 pm.
Raw kids and Teens - Sergei, her son has made a DVD on growing up raw which will be shown from 5:30-6:15 pm Sergei and his sister, Valya Boutenko wrote the book, "Eating without Heating" as teenagers.
Valya will be present with her mother at this event. Be sure not to miss the delicious raw foods potluck feast at 6:15 pm..
Victoria Boutenko's talk will be packed with revolutionary information. The latest scientific research on the raw food diet; The signs of malnourishment and how to avoid it; Staying on a raw diet in the midst of temptations; Helping children to eat healthfully; Common mistakes that occur on a raw food diet; Green smoothies an easy way to enjoy greens; And much more! Come and Be Motivated To Change Your Life!
The RAW-luck buffet and lecture will be at the Presbyterian Church, downstairs dining room, at 34 Alder St, one block off Moody Street, in Waltham. All those attending are requested to bring a raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal based ready- to-serve dish for 6 - 8 people.
Please bring serving utensils labeled with your name and a typed recipe to display next to your dish.
The cost is $10 per person; $5 for members. Price includes a green smoothie and handouts.
or call 781-899-6664 or 617-835-2913. For recipe ideas, go to our website at this address. www.rawnewenglandcommunity.com. Be sure to give your postal address, phone number & email. All are invited to our buffet and lecture! Reservations only - Email Betsy Bragg at bbski@stanfordalumni.org or call 7818996664 or cell 6178352913
Be sure to give your postal address and phone number.
Regular Schedule: Second Tuesdays of the Month 5:30 - 9 pm
NEW - Sunday Leverett Potluck - Amar's Live Food Pot-Luck Gathering. Every Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at 189 Long Plain Rd. Call (413)548-9841 Or e:mail to r.s.v.p. by the Sunday evening before.
If you are able to stay we will watch a health inspiring film at 7:45ish. Come and enjoy raw and living foods prepared with love that provide all the raw materials our bodies need to cleanse our cells and blood along with an abundance of life energy which removes blockages and restores balance. Through the experience of eating this incredible cuisine as well as watching DVD's and discussion, sharing recipes etc. we will learn how to prevent and overcome health challenges.
Some pot-luck guidelines: Not intended to stress you out but to help guide you towards optimum health!!
Please bring enough food to share that would serve approximately 8 -10 people. Pot-lucks will be either a vegetable or fruit meal but not both together. Call far enough in advance to inquire as to which mode we are in so you can plan accordingly.
If you are not familiar with live foods but want to check it out here are some easy tips for what to bring.
If you can get organic food that is always best!
1) an all raw veggie salad or all raw fruit salad,
2)sprouts
3)nuts or seeds that have been soaked in water for a minimum of 5 hours
4)an assortment of raw vegetable sticks or fruits,
5)raw vegetable sticks with raw nut or seed butter,
6)fresh juice-carrot/celery/cucumber or fruit on fruit night
7) whole foods has live sauerkraut sometimes in the refrigerated section near the tofu and miso,
8)whole foods sells packages of seaweed, dulse, arame and raw nori, if you happen to have that are great!
If you need more guidance on food combining or any other aspect or if you would like me to suggest something that's easy please don't hesitate to ask. Amar
New - Raw Food Meetups
Next Meetup - December 11
Training: Adrienne Martin - Licensed acupuncturist, Raw Food Chef and Instructor:
2008 Preview - Dorothy Torrey
Alkalizing Classes
Dorothy Torrey, a pH Miracle/Alkaline Health Coach
Whole Body Approach to Optimal Health!
Tel/Fax: (508) 888-6677
Here are the events:
Community Potluck: Alkaline, Vegetarian/Vegan and/or Raw Food, Sunday, January 27, 2008, 4:30- 7:00pm.
Support for those who want to prepare and eat healthy, organic, whole foods. Please bring your favorite raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal based, ready to serve dish to feed 6-8 people. Include serving implements (labeled with your name). Bring copies of your recipe so we can all learn to make it. Reservations only: Call Alkaline Health Coach, Dorothy Torrey at 508-888-6677 or dorothy@capecodhealinghome.com. Location: Cape Cod Healing Home, 15 Goose Point Lane, E. Sandwich.
Acid/Alkaline Balance Class
Alkalizing is a powerful way to look at one's health. What is exciting about this class is that you will learn about the Cycle of Imbalance, Alkaline Foods and Your Energy Bank. Registration: Sandwich Community School, 508-888-6677
Jan. 30 Wed. 1 Session 7:00 -9:00pm
Feb. 28 Thurs.1 Session 7:00 -9:00pm
Feb.13 Wed. 1 Session 1:00 - 3:00pm
Fee: $39.00 Instructor: Dorothy Torrey, Alkaline Health Coach 508-888-6677
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Derry NH - 12 Steps To Raw Discussion
When: December 3 6:00 to 8:30 PM Where: 64 East Broadway, Derry NH Who: Zsolt Zsofka - 16034372437 Regular Schedule: The first Monday of the month.
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Rhode Island Raw Luck Social - Saturday December 1 1:30 to 4PM - contact to confirm and support these great folks below!!!!!!.
Where: St Andrews Church 13 East Beach Road, Charlestown RI 02813
RSVP: gina_law@verizon.net , home phone 4013486238 or 4014800914 Gina and Stephen Law
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.
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Linda Wooliever - The Vermont Fiddle - Classes and Great info - The great folks in Vermont keep busy and work so hard promoting raw foods and fun in the Vermont area.
Excerpt from her newsletter:
Howdy! Well, the sample day at hunger mountain coop was very fun. Some highlights were as follows:
· An older couple was sampling my food, finding delight in it then said, "Oh this is raw food! Our son lives in CA and took us to a raw restaurant. The food is unbelievable!" How cool is that? Cool old couple from VT!
· Another woman came by and said, "I don't know about this food. Raw Vegan?" She tried the chilli first and said, "Oh this is good!" Then said, "I'm going to have to try the eggless egg salad next. ... Oh, aren't you clever! Now I'm going to have to try the Not Tuna. ... This is really, really good! I'm so surprised! I'm going to come back to try your fudge in a minute." She came back to try the fudge and said, "You're really onto something, aren't you?" Love it.
I *LOVE* seeing the faces of people as they approach the table particularly with the furrowed brows. They think everything is tofu based if it's vegan. "Nope," I say. "I don't use tofu or tempeh or TVP." I'd love to have more and more people try this food - it's sooooo awesome to see their faces as they try the food. Obviously people have their favorites and I hear what they like. Oh but the fudge rules! It blows me away and I make it and eat it all the time. This was so much fun to me and there's plenty of opportunity for more!
So this is going to be a long newsletter (I've got the urge to write). Check out my calendar pages for the haps, ok? Sign up for a class, a workshop or a raw food challenge so that you can learn to blow yourself away with food. I have a RAWsome thanksgiving class scheduled for this Friday from 5-9 pm. Contact me now if you are interested please: 223-2111.
December 7, 2007 |
| Living on Live Food Chef Certification Class |
| December 8, 2007 |
| Living on Live Food Instructor Certification Course |
| December 9, 2007 |
| Living on Live Food Instructor Certification Course |
| December 12, 2007 |
| 1-HOUR RAW FOOD WORKSHOP: FIG-DATE SQUARES |
| December 13, 2007 |
| Monthly Raw Food Potlucks |
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Enjoy RAWbundant health and vitality,
Linda
Linda Wooliever
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| Maintaining Healthy Lifestyle after Catastrophe |
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If you have been a raw fooder for a length of time, you have probably experienced remarkable health benefits. You most likely are confident that a raw food diet would help you heal faster and more thoroughly, perhaps even save your life in the event of a serious accident or injury.
While western medicine is effective in the emergency treatment of physical trauma, many of us would agree, western medicine is less effective in long term healing. If you are unconscious or heavily sedated in a hospital, who is going to make sure you get the nutrition and care you need? The hospital staff would be, at least, ignorant at worst, hostile to alternative nutrition. Many of us lack the support of a life partner or family in the changes we have made in our diet and they may be unavailable to advocate for your dietary needs.
A group of us will be having a series of informal discussions on these issues, Our goal is to form a core of committed raw fooders to address these issues and to set up a system of support (for example arranging for meals, becoming a healthcare proxy, educating healthcare providers and family) for ourselves in the event of catastrophic injury.
Meetings will be held in East Cambridge. Call for location, date and time #6174922340 |
| Inspiration |
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 Ann Wigmore - Autobiography and Testimonial
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| Recipes For the Month |
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Ketchup
by Linda Wooliever
Typically I put in recipes that are seasonal to try to encourage all of us to eat more seasonally but today I wanted to put in this recipe because I thought, "wouldn't it be great to change one thing this week that is eaten so much in the typical diet." Here is a ketchup recipe that I adapted from several that I've seen. I make these kinds of switches a lot with my kids. I make raw marinara sauce and put it over their rice pasta. We actually don't use ketchup anymore in this house but certainly at restaurants it's there and certainly it's in nearly everyone's cupboards and fridges.
· 1 cup roma tomatoes
· 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked for 1 hour
· 2 cloves garlic (from your garden or CSA)
· 1-2 Tbsp Bragg's apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (start with one and add to your taste)
· 1 small yellow or white onion (left over from your garden or CSA)
· 1 Tbsp dried italian seasoning
· 1/4 cup agave (can be substituted with local, raw honey or maple syrup which isn't raw)
· 1/4 cup olive oil (or local sunflower oil)
· 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (mine comes from Maine)
· 2 tsp dried ginger (optional)
Throw all ingredients into the VitaMix and blend. If it's too thick, add small bits of water to get it to ketchup consistency. If it's too thin, add more sun-dried tomatoes to thicken. Lasts ~ 2 weeks when refrigerated.
Sunflower Refried Beans - contributed by Linda Wooliever
serves 8-10
· 4 cups soaked sunflower seeds (2 ½ cups before soaking)
· ½ cup flax oil, hemp oil, or olive oil
· 3 ½ tsp. onion powder
· 2 tsp. chili powder
· 2 ½ tsp. cumin powder
· 1 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt
· 1 Tbs. unpasteurized dark miso paste
· 3 Tbs. raw tahini
· 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
· ¾ cup pure water
Put all ingredients in a food processor and puree until creamy. Best
served warmed in the dehydrator at 105 degrees. (You can make
"burritos" with lettuce as the shell and add some guacamole and salsa
as well.)
- from Elaina Love, Pure Joy Living Foods
Enjoy RAWbundant health and vitality,
Linda
Linda Wooliever
Recipe Archive: For the Raw New England Community Recipes Archive, please click here to go to the main site then click on recipes and forums to view everything. If you are new to the forum, you are invited to add recipes, articles etc. To do this, please register and get a username and password. Then, next time you log in, click on the box which says to automatically log in from then on and you will automatically be able to be logged in evrey time you go to the forum |
| Truly Raw Almonds - From Spain |
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These almonds are certified raw, organic and imported from Spain.
As we know, as of September 1, 2007, all US almonds must be fumigated or irradiated. Yahoo!!!
They are $9.95 a pound $248.75 total, for 25 pounds and are only available in bulk. If peole are interested in consolidating, Joe Lucier will commit to 5 pounds of the 25.
Shipping is FREE in the continental US 48 states.
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