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Raw New England Community
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 Those guys to the right, the Bluefooted Boobies Fred and Bert, they were recorded as saying, "hey look, there goes Victor Kulvinskas".
Welcome To All Raw New Englanders |
For those winter weather enthusiasts, there is still a lot of funt times ahead. For those agerly awaiting spring in all it's splendor, the wait is not much longer. It's all good.
Don't Forget - Awesome Raw food Restaurants and Juice Bars now open.
CATCH A HEALTHY HABIT Cafe - Connecticut - 487a Campbell Ave West Haven - inside the Look at Me Now Wellness Center - .6 miles off I95 exit 43 - Opening end of January - click here and check out their website
Sol Bean Cafe - On 114 in Middleton, Massachusetts there is a great juice bar! They also have wheatgrass supplied by Life Force Growers (Randy). (See details below)
Citrus Organic Juice Bar and Cafe - Located at 27 Broadway avenue in Mystic, Ct. The cafe is very sweet and raw friendly! The food was delicious, and we can't wait to try more of the scrumptious sounding raw food on the menu. See below for March 6 grand opening and other details.
RNEC Community and Website
Recipes: This newsletter alone has 10 recipes!Please submit recipes. We can put them in the newsletter and you can also add them into the forum. We now have over 150 recipes in the recipe forum. Yahoo!!!
Now available, a Raw New England Community On-Line Events Calendar. Any time you want you can go to our calendar with full details of past, present and future events. Add your own Raw New England events yourself too. All potlucks, teachers, raw events can be listed by anyone in our New England area. National events may also be listed. Go to Raw New England community and click on the calendar link. |
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 March 25 Waltham Raw Food
Lecture Series
"The Miracles of Holism & Enzymatic Super Foods"
Make your reservation now!!
Raw Foods is Popular and Well-Researched Thanks to pioneers in Healing and Raw food Research Like Viktoras
When: Tues. March 25, 6-7 PM potluck; speaker & book-signing 7-9:30 PM (hall unavailable until 5:45 PM)
Where: UMass Waltham Center, 240 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452
Who: Victoras Kulvinskas, now living in Costa Rica, is the father of the modern day living foods diet that is gaining scientific support in the medical community. We see in Victoras one of the most eminent geniuses in the history of the wellness community.
Prepaid Reservations only: New policy due to popularity of Victoras Kulvinskas, fire law limit of 150 people and 30 % no shows at last 3 events, Mail check payable to "Waltham Raw New England Community" for $30 ($25 for annual dues March 2008-February 2009 and $5 for the speaker). If you want to remain anon-member, send $10 ($5 entry fee and $5 for the speaker). Mail checks to Joseph Gerber, 21 Manning St. Needham, MA 02494. When we have 150 reservatons, we will send out a newsletter stating that we are sold out and no more reservatons will be accepted. Be sure your postal address, phone number and email address are on the check. If you have any questions, call Betsy Bragg 781-899-6664 or email her at betsy@rawnewenglandcommunity.com.
Private Health & Lifestyle Consultations by Appointment: A personalized evaluation for the nex steps in your life based on acupressure points, numerology, personal history, iridology, physiognomy and 35 years of counseling experience Tuesday Marchf 25 & Wednesday, March 26, 9-3 PM; 1/2 hr $150 in Waltham. His schedule is filling up fast. Book your appointment with Betsy Bragg at 781-899-6664. Write down your questions in advance.
Benefit from the brilliance, research, education and experience of Viktoras Kulvinskas. Over the past 35 years, Viktoras has become known globally as the world's foremost authority on raw foods and natural healing. In spite of childhood challenges, Viktoras has thrived and has helped millions of others to reach and retain vibrant health. You can learn his simple, sound, sensible dietary approach and apply it to your lifestyle just as others all over the world have done. Yes, you can simplify your diet and enjoy radiant vitality and most likely, extend your lifespan and improve the quality of your life immensely
Don't miss this chance to experience a true pioneer in the holistic health field, Viktoras Kulvinskas, called "The Father of Living Foods." In 1970, Viktoras left behind his consulting business with the likes of the Apollo Mission, M.I.T., Smithsonian and Harvard and co-founded Hippocrates Health Institute with Dr Ann Wigmore in Boston. Soon afterward he developed the Hippocrates Health Institute Live Food program that has helped millions of people and their pets around the world regain their health thru living foods. He authored the Bible of Raw Foods: Survival Into the 21st Century, and 5 other books on the subject of nutrition. Viktoras is noted as a mentor by Gabriel Cousins, M.D., Dick Gregory, Dr. Smokey Santillo, Karyn Calabrese, Dr Brian Clement, Cherie Soria, and many others. Viktoras' vision will guide you to Thrive in the 21st Century.
All those attending are requested to bring a raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal baed ready to-serve dish for 6-8 people. Please bring serving utensils labeled with our name and a typed recipe with your name on it to display next to your dish.
Directions to the Waltham WRNEC
For directions call 781-891-0650 x56. If coming from Rte 128, take exit 26, Rte 20/Main St. East thru Waltham past City Hall. Your second light will be Rte 60/LInden St. Turn left and drive 9/10th of a mile to Beaver St. intersection. The American Legion will be on your right. The Shell station will be on the opposite corner. There is no street sign for Beaver Street. Turn left and set your odometer.to go three tenths of a mile. On your left you wil pass a ball field and next a large grey rectangular building. On your right there will be a lighted sign "Cedar Hill Girl Scouts". On your next left is your final destination - the large rectangular brick building iwhich is the University of Massachusetts Waltham Center. It is set back and not lighted. The driveway and entrance is on the right. It's all handicapped accessible.
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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.
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New - Boston Vegan Association
"Ahimsa in Action"
Not specifically raw
but they like us.
Vegan is Good!!
contact: Eric Prescott
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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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Kittery Maine Raw Food Pot Luck
New Date: Third Friday
Kittery Maine Raw Food Potluck
Come celebrate the Spring Solstice with a Live Food Solstice Potluck, ME 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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Brookline Speaker Dinner - BVS
When: Wednesday, March 26
Who: Victoras Kulvinskas Part 2
Boston Vegetarian Society is hosting Victoras Kulvinskas on Wednesday, March 26, speaking on "Fundamentals of Holistic Lifestyle" Learn the research that validates raw enzymatic therapies for obesity, compromised immunity, diabetes, athletic injuries, addiction and more. in Brookline. Email to info@Bostonveg.org for details. Purchase of dinner required (raw available). Limited Seating. Boston Vegetarian Society given priority. RSVP required
Boxborough Potluck
When: Wednesday 6:30 - March 19
Who: Andy Migner, andy@marllaw.com
Regular Schedule: Usually the third Wednesday of the month
Leverett Potluck
Details: Amar's Live Food Pot-Luck Gathering
When: Every Sunday 6:30 p.m.
Where: 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
E. Sandwich Cape Cod Potluck
When: Friday, March 14, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: 15 Goose Point Lane, E. Sandwich, MA 02537
What: "Making Better Food Choices More Often
And how do we stay healthy in a busy, fast lifestyle?
One does not need to be a vegetarian, etc. to come. All are welcome!
Investment: $5. Price includes handouts, beverage, etc.
6:00- 6:30 pm: Register and Meet One Another
6:30 -7: 30 pm: Potluck
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Topic Discussion
RSVP: Call Dorothy Torrey, Alkaline/Live Food Health Coach,
at 508-888-6677 or email dorothy@capecodhealinghome.com
(Call early, for space is limited!)
You are invited to bring an organic, (if possible) unprocessed, non-animal based ready- to-serve dish for 4-6 people. Please bring serving utensils and a recipe card
to display next to your dish.
Directions: From Sagamore Bridge onto Route 6. Take Exit 3 and a left onto Quaker Meeting House Road. Drive about 1 mile. Turn right (east) onto Route 6A and travel 2 miles. (Pass Premier Jeep and over a small bridge. Turn left onto Torrey Road. (Next to Riverview School.)
Drive 1/8 mile to Stop Sign. Turn left onto Linden Road and take the first right onto Goose Point Lane. 15 Goose Point Lane is the second house (Colonial) on the left. (Street names are on large rocks.)
From the east: Take Route 6 to Exit 6, turn right on Route 132. Drive 1mile. Turn left on Route 6A and drive for about 5 miles until Torrey Road. (Next to Riverview School). Follow directions above.
Waltham RNEC Speaker Series -Potluck
Viktoras Kulvinskas - Speaking on "Miracles of Holism and Enzymatic Super Foods"
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6-7PM Potluck; Talk 7-9 pm
Prepaid Reservations only: New policy due to popularity of Victoras Kulvinskas, fire law limit of 150 people and 30 % no shows at last 3 events, Mail check payable to "Waltham Raw New England Community" for $30 ($25 for annual dues March 2008-February 2009 and $5 for the speaker). If you want to remain anon-member, send $10 ($5 entry fee and $5 for the speaker). Mail checks to Joseph Gerber, 21 Manning St. Needham, MA 02494. When we have 150 reservatons, we will send out a newsletter stating that we are sold out and no more reservatons will be accepted. Be sure your postal address, phone number and email address are on the check. If you have any questions, call Betsy Bragg 781-899-6664 or email her at betsy@rawnewenglandcommunity.com.
Where: U. Mass Waltham Center, 240 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452. For directions call 781-891-0650 x56. If coming from Rte 128, take exit 26, Rte 20/Main St. East thru Waltham past City Hall. Your second light will be Rte 60/LInden St. Turn left and drive 9/10th of a mile to Beaver St. intersection. The American Legion will be on your right. The Shell station will be on the opposite corner. There is no street sign for Beaver Street. Turn left and set your odometer.to go three tenths of a mile. On your left you wil pass a ball field and next a large grey rectangular building. On your right there will be a lighted sign "Cedar Hill Girl Scouts". On your next left is your final destination - the large rectangular brick building iwhich is the University of Massachusetts Waltham Center. It is set back and not lighted. The driveway and entrance is on the right. It's all handicpped accessible.
All those attending are requested to bring a raw, organic, unprocessed, non-animal based ready-toserve dish for 6 - 8 people. Please bring serving utensils labeled with your name and a typed recipe to display next to your dish. .
Cape Cod Training - Dorothy Torrey
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:
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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Greetings and raw salutations!
Hoping you are well and happy! I can't believe that February is almost over. It's just getting more and more fun here. Are you enjoying the perpetual snow storm? I think this is the most snow we've experienced so far since moving to VT almost 5 years ago. Even though it's all white and snowy outside, I have visions of spring: mud. (I'm smiling) And I'm looking forward to it! I'm also looking forward to changing the salad options at the stores as we get into more local produce being available. Anyway, we've got a lot planned
for the months ahead but let's just do one month at a time, shall we?
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Here's the latest and greatest for Vermont Fiddle Heads - an overview
for the month of March:
1. I've updated a few pages on the website. Still much more to do though. I've included a sweet and savory page so that you can see what is available in stores and individuals. I also need to get pictures up of the eggless egg salad and the not tuna (and the chilli and the zucchini pasta) - it's all good. Nut milk and sprouting bags: http://www.vt-fiddle.com/rawfood/nut_milk_bags_sprouting_bags.php - these are selling really well and it's keeping Matt quite busy! Thankfully he has hired a friend to help him! yippeeeeee!! Savory and Sweet Treats: http://www.vt-fiddle.com/rawfood/my_raw_food_treats.php - pictures of the ginger crackers, super orange fudge, super mint fudge, spice cookies and the god and goddess butters. These are available in bulk sizes as well. Just ask. I also just came up with a new sweetie cracker that is VERY tasty. Made with sprouted buckwheat. YUM!I've updated the product page: http://www.vt-fiddle.com/rawfood/raw-food-equipment.php You can also click on the "market" tab off any page to see what else is for sale. We're offering a "no excuses" approach to adding more raw food into your diet.
2. We've been selling really well at City Market, Sweet Clover Market and Hunger Mountain Coop and am going to be getting into other stores. The God and Goddess Butter will be at Hunger Mountain Coop starting this next week. I'm making deliveries weekly and am looking for help in making deliveries. If you are interested, please email me or call me at 223-2111. I'm also going to need some help one day a
week to make and package food. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks so much.
3. Our potluck dates have moved to the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-8 pm. We're rotating houses and locations. Last month we were in Richmond and this month we'll be in Montpelier. The next potluck date is scheduled for Thursday March 20th from 6-8 pm. Please check out the meet up site for more details: http://rawfood.meetup.com/282/ 4. The raw food workshops at Hunger Mountain Coop are super fun and I've been working on a few developments there. More to follow in a future newsletter. The next workshop is Tuesday, March 11 where we'll be doing easy, hearty raw breakfast recipes. Please check out the coop's calendar page for more info: http://www.hungermountain.com/ calendar/index.cfm - click on March and then click on the 11th for the details
5. I'm planning a sprouting/dehydrating class for the last weekend of March. It is a 2 day class that will cover the more complex recipes so if you are looking to expand your knowledge and confidence in making raw food, please contact me for more details.
6. I'm expecting a delivery soon of cacao products (nibs, powder and butter). I have hemp protein powder here, bee pollen and nuts and seeds in bulk if you need anything that you might not find elsewhere. I have good pricing. Just tell me what you need and I'll hook you up. You know, it's good to list this stuff out. I can see for myself what we're accomplishing.
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Here's some fun emails that have recently come to me - thank you for letting me share some warm fuzzies (and thank you for sending me your feedback - we welcome it gladly):
"I wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed your eggles egg salad and your not tuna salad; I purchased them at Sweet Clover in Essex Junction. They were delicious."
"BTW- just bought your god and goddess butter last night- FABULOUS!!!!!!!!"
"Good morning from PA! First off, let me say that VT-Fiddle.com has been a terrific tool for me. I found it through a Google search and literally read through the entire site. I am a dedicated raw food enthusiast. I love to plant my own flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Your website has been an amazing source of quality information, and since I will be moving to Vermont shortly your site is a perfect fit!"
"Hiya - was just over at City Market and found your other goodies!! I'm eating your spice cookies now and also have some orange mint fudge in my desk drawer. Those cookies are so good and really hit the spot after a big salad. This weekend I'll have to try your white chocolate as a treat."
I took your raw foods workshop at the Coop last night and it was great, thanks again! It was fun and informative."
"Linda is a great teacher" (from the last raw food workshop at the coop - Aw, shucks. Thanks!)
"i wanted to let you know how much i enjoy the items you sell thru' the montpelier coop (especially the cashew & walnut items)--they are tasty, satisfying & reasonably priced... thanks for making these raw delights avail for those of us racing around"
"Hi Linda: (this is in regards to the mystery box that I deliver) Thank you Thank you Thank you what a treat. I have missed your chili. The hazelnut fudge is EXCELLENT!!! The God Butter is FANTASTIC!!! (haven't tried the goddess yet) I think these 3 are my favorites! I tell you--if I lived up your way you would be seeing my face 3x's/day. It is such a pleasure to be able to order your products and have them delivered to my doorstep! Many Thanks and have a Goddess Day! I almost forgot---after the delicious taste of everything-I then observed the packaging-love your jars (nice shape and labels). Also your labels on the cookie and cracker package are super!! Keep up the great work!"
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Today's tip for the day comes to you from Sheila - Thanks Sheila! "I have been sprouting wheat grass seeds and then spreading them out in a round clay dish and letting it grow into wheatgrass ( rinse twice a day and drain the water). Then when it gets high enough I cut it and chew it to get the sweet juice out of it. I can usually get 2-3 cuttings out of each batch. So instead of gum, chew your wheatgrass!!!"
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And now for that recipe:
This time of year we're usually thinking about colors, warmer days and sunshine. Here's a fun recipe that I found on goneraw.com
"California Dreamin" Wheatgrass Smoothie
Makes 32 delicious ounces.
Ingredients
* 1 cups Water
* 2 servings Wheatgrass Juice, shots, rounds or cubes
* 1 teaspoon Raw Agave Nectar
* 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
* 1 cup Baby Spinach
* cup Kale, deveined
* 1 Orange
* 2 Bananas
* 1 cup Frozen Peaches
Preparation
Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or more.
If desired, garnish with edible flowers for a little pizazz.
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Happy days to you,
Linda
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Unfortunately, the March potluck will be canceled. We need to reschedule due to a conflict and the next weekend available isn't until April 26th. The tropical potluck will be in April. So, I've held that saturday for us, and May will be on Saturday the 31st, with an edible weed walk and a focus on greens. If anyone would like to hold an informal gathering, or knows of a great spot to meet from now until then, please contact me, the monthly support has been so wonderful.
I'll send out a reminder for April's potluck as the time comes near. Thanks for understanding!
Southern RI Tropical Rawluck
Let's bring warm weather vibes to RI!
Saturday, April 26, 2008 1:30 to 4PM
Where: St Andrews Church 13 East Beach Road, Charlestown RI 02813
RSVP: gina_law@verizon. net , home phone (401)348-6238 or (401)480-0914
Gina and Stephen Law
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How Much?: A suggested donation of $2 per person as we do have to pay for the church, and provide some supplies for the potluck. In lieu of the donation, the church has agreed to accept non-perishable donations for the food pantry (which provides food for local families) or for the personal needs closet.
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We can bring in the warmer weather with friendly faces and food with a tropical flair! At this potluck learn the buzz about young (thai) coconuts, the difference between young and mature coconuts, what to do with them and how to easily open one. We are encouraging people to bring your favorite tropical raw food dish, as simple or complex as that may be. Please bring a dish that your kids or grandkids would like, that is raw, organic, unprocessed and non-animal based and will feed 6-8 people.
Please bring a recipe card, some people have food restrictions, and eventually I will add them to the website. If you don't have a clue as to what to bring, contact me and I would be happy to share some simple ideas! |
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On 114 in Middleton, Massachusetts there is a great juice bar! They also have wheatgrass supplied by Life Force Growers (Randy).
CATCH A HEALTHY HABIT Cafe - Connecticut - 487a Campbell Ave West Haven - inside the Look at Me Now Wellness Center - .6 miles off I95 exit 43 - Opening end of January - click here and check out their website
Citrus Organic Juice Bar and Cafe - Located at 27 Broadway avenue in Mystic, Ct. The cafe is very sweet and raw friendly! The food was delicious, and we can't wait to try more of the scrumptious sounding raw food on the menu.
A comfortable atmosphere, Citrus is adjacent to Health in Harmony Holistic Center. Both businesses are located within a newly renovated building in downtown Mystic, with careful consideration taken to create a green environment. Citrus will host its Grand Opening on Thursday March 6th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with live entertainment, food sampling, and door prizes. Check it out!! PH: 860-536-7007.
Grezzo - Located on 69 Prince Street in the bustling north end of Boston, this Gourmet Restaurant is a definite place to go for organci gourmet raw food. Check out their site at <A href="http://www.Grezzo.com>www.Grezzo.com |
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Let us help you cleanse your way to a healthier, happier you!
We'll bring fresh juice to your door everyday so you can relax and enjoy a rejuvenating juice cleanse!
We will supply you with everything you need including:
- Fresh juice made each morning, including wheat grass-enough for a full day of cleansing
Cooler bag w/ice
Dry skin brush (on first day)
Chlorella and Enzyme tablets to maintain blood sugar levels
Ginger Epsom salt bath
Delicious raw vegetable soup
Mouth watering raw dehydrated crackers
Sprout salad w/nuts & seeds and raw dressing
Daily cleanse schedule and information
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Hello from Maine!
In honor of Spring Cleansing I'd like to submit my favorite Green Juice and Green Soup Recipes.
Green Juice:
Juice any of the following in any combination you wish:
Kale, Cucumber, Celery, Spinach, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic. Serve fresh or chilled for a delightful pickup! This juice is very cleansing and is great for rejuvenating your spirit!
Simple Soup:
In the blender: 1 avocado 1 garlic clove 1 lemon, juiced several handfuls spinach Himalayan ctystal salt, Nama shoyu,
or Bragg's Aminos to taste
enough water to blend
Yummy and nourishing! And easy to digest when your digestive system needs a break.
Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms:
And here's a recipe to make when you want to impress your family or cooked food friends.
Everybody's Favorite Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
I first had raw stuffed mushrooms at raw chef Chad Sarno's, class. I've made these a little easier (for me), but I credit Chad with all the ideas!
20 baby bella, crimini mushrooms
1/4 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons Nama Shoyu
2 packed cups fresh basil
6-10 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup walnuts
3 Tablespoons hemp seeds
Himalayan salt and chipolte pepper to taste
- Wash and de-stem mushrooms, fresh baby bellas are the best.
- Put mushrooms, oil and Shoyu in covered container to marinate.
- Shake the marinate with the mushrooms over the next hour or so.
- Then make the pesto.
- Put the rest of the ingredients in the food processor until well blended.
- Take the mushrooms out of the marinate (which can be used as a base for salad dressing, just add lemon juice). They should be soft.
- Stuff each mushroom with about 1 Tablespoon pesto. Place a slice of cherry tomato on each stuffed mushroom.
- Place in dehydrator for a few hours or until nice and warm.
Yum! Even my cooked-food lover son LOVES these mysterious mushrooms. He usually doesn't like mushrooms or raw food.
I enjoyed seeing everyone at the potluck. I will be back on the 25th of March with Aimee's Livin' Magic products. I can bring special orders. You can email me at aimeeslivinmagic@aol.com and visit my website aimeeslivinmagic.com |
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Sunday Dinner at Grezzo Restaurant!
When:
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 5:00 PM (filled to capacity)
Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Where:
Grezzo Restaurant
69 Prince Street
Boston , MA 02113
857.362.7288
Expected Attendees
27 people
Organized by
Daryl Elliott
Details:
RSVP instructions for Grezzo Restaurant events:
To RSVP, please use only the Meetup system.
Please be courteous and cancel if you cannot attend so the restaurant will have an accurate number of members attending. Thank you.
Sunday Dinner at Grezzo Restaurant in Boston's North End!
Alissa Cohen's new raw vegan restaurant is opening February 13th and we have a reservation for Sunday, March 2nd at 5 PM. Grezzo can seat 29 including 3 at the bar so let's see if we can fill it.
Several summers ago Alissa had a Raw Boston Harbor Cruise that was wonderful. There is no reason to expect Alissa's restaurant to be any less spectacular.
Grezzo Restaurant is "...committed to bringing you flawlessly fresh food with its lifeforce still intact. The concept is green, organic and locally-grown vegan, raw food served in an upscale style and setting." The menu will change daily.
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Organic Garden Cafe March Meetup
Meetup has a meeting Saturday, March 8 at 4:00PM!
When: Saturday, March 8 at 4:00PM
Where: Organic Garden Cafe
294 Cabot Street
Beverly MA 01915
978-922-0004
For other raw food events and news, please visit http://www.rawnewengl... and click on the most recent newletter.
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Organic Garden Cafe
294 Cabot Street
Beverly MA 01915
978-922-0004
A Full house on Valentines for 2 Seatings!
(white linens ... a new feature for the future OG Cafe?)
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Here is a delicate, explosively flavorful soup were served this weekend with a gourmet 5-course Italian Themed Dinner ~
Fresh Italian Herb Tomato Soup w/Portobello & Bell Pepper Garnish:
2Qt 1 Qt
8 4 cup Fresh tomato chopped
2 1 cup Pure Water
4 2 Tbl Olive Oil
3 1 1/2 Tbl Fresh Lemon Juice
2 1 cloves med Garlic
1 1/2 3/4 Tbl Ginger
2 1 tsp Sea salt or herbamare
2/3 1/3 cup Parsley fresh -at least one of these 2
2/3 1/3 cup Cilantro fresh -at least one of these 2
2/3 1/3 cup Basil fresh
3 1 1/2 Tbl Oregano fresh -at least one of these 2
3 1 1/2 Tbl Thyme fresh -at least one of these 2
* * * Blend ˝ of the tomato with the water, garlic, ginger and
seasonings!!!!
Then add remaining tomato & herbs and pulse a little more leaving chunky.
Portabella & Bell Pepper Garnish: Marinate uniform sized diced red/yellow
pepper &
portabella in a few splashes of nama shoyu/tamari & olive oil and top soup
just before serving!
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Organic Garden Gnocchi
1 1/2 cup Almonds (blanched or soaked 24 hours and skinned, possible
substitution Brazil Nut)
1/4 cup Pine Nut
1/2 cup Soaked Sunflower Seed
1/2 cup Fresh Spinach (pressed into measuring cup)
1/8 cup Olive Oil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/8 tsp sea salt or herbamare
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp optional cayenne or crushed chilli flake
Blend fairly smooth in cusinart, form into small football like shapes, serve
with red sauce
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Organic Garden Marinara (Tomato Sauce)
1 cup Raisins (soaked)
1/4 cup Agave Nectar
1 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomato (soak only 1 hour)
3 cup Tomato
1 cup Water
1/8 cup Olive Oil
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1/8 cup Oregano Dried
1/4 cup OR FRESH Oregano
1/2 cup Onion Fresh
1/4 cup Onion Flake
1 1/2 cloves Garlic
1/2 Tbl OR Garlic Powder
1 Tbl OR Garlic Flake
1/2 Tbl Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Crushed Chilli Pepper -Ground
Blend chunky in cusinart
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RECIPES OF THE WEEK - Great for a holiday party!
Almond Pecan & Rosemary Paté
makes approx. 16 oz
Soaked Raw Almonds 1/2 cup
Raw Pecan 1/2 cup
Soaked Sunflower Seeds 1 cup
Soft Pitted Date (or Date Roll) 1/8 cup
Medium Apple (whole, core removed) 1/4 each
Fresh Rosemary (de-stemmed 6 to 8" stick) 1 Stick (approx.1/2 Tbl)
Sea Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Pure Water 1/2 cup (do not add all of the water unless needed, see below)
Soak the Almonds and Sunflower in Pure Water for 6 to 12 hours (or overnight), in a glass jar in the refrigerator
If dates are hard, soak 30 minutes to an hour in pure water (use this water as your recipe water)
Water; you may not need it all, depending on how long things are soaked, start with half the amount.
Blend all the ingredients Creamy/'Fluffy' in a food processor but DO NOT over blend.
Blend to the point when there are no chunks of Nuts, Rosemary, or Apple skin upon taste test.
For a party, double this recipe and serve with crackers or on endive leaf , radicchio or a thinly sliced raw root vegetable chip (i.e. Daikon, Zucchini, Carrot, Jicama)
Also taste great in a wrap or on a salad.
Apple Crisp
1 to 2 medium apples chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnut
Optional 1 Tbls to 1/4 cup vegan gluten free pancake mix OR whole wheat flour
2 Tbl Maple Syrup
1/2 to 1 tsp Cinnamon
Stir in bowl then lightly cook on non-stick pan for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Flip once and cook other side. Serve. Sprinkle sugar in the raw on top if desired.
Blue Berry Truffles
2 cups of walnuts
1 cup of pitted dates
1 cup of frozen blueberries
1/4 cup of raw carob
Crushed walnut to roll the truffles in
Blend the walnuts, dates, raw carob and blue berries in a food processor until the mixture is smooth. Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in crushed walnut. Makes 10 truffles.
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| The Dirty Dozen |
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released a list of the top 12 fruits and vegetables most often contaminated with pesticides ,the Dirty Dozen and a Clean Dozen as well.  This list - dubbed the " Dirty Dozen" includes: Peaches, Apples Sweet Bell peppers
Celery, Potatos
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries, Pears
Imported grapes
Spinach, Lettuce
The "Clean Dozen":
The Consistently Clean
The least contaminated by pesticide:
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Sweet corn
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- Mangos
- Onions
- Papayas
- Pineapples
- Sweet peas
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Did you know about PLU? Every piece of produce has a PLU code assigned to it. Price Look-Up codes, commonly called PLU codes, PLU numbers or PLUs.
They are identification numbers affixed to produce and other products in grocery stores and supermarkets to make check-out and inventory control easier, faster, and more accurate.
The code is a four-digit number, primarily in the 3000-4999 range, identifying the type of bulk produce, usually including the variety.
Organic: Organic produce is denoted by a five-digit number whose first digit is 9 (e.g. 94011 for organic bananas); an 8 prefix indicates genetically modified food. The codes have been in use since 1990. Currently, there are over 1300 universal PLU codes assigned.
GMO: You an tell if an item were genetically modified. Genetically engineered (GM) items have a five-numeral PLU prefaced by the number 8.
For example,
A conventionally grown banana would be:
4011
An organic banana would be:
94011
A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) banana is:
84011
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Your Endless Motivation To Be Healthy:
Everything you need is right there inside of you... all the power and peace and bliss that you crave.
When you discover this place of ultimate healing and love, you will only want to nourish it by making healthy choices.
Spend some time with this special place inside of you. Try some yoga and meditation... this will get you tapped into your spirit and your relationship with your true SELF will be taken to a higher level.
And when you are a "whole" person -- physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually healthy... you will have all the motivation you need to continue to heal yourself every day and you will probably also have the desire to help heal others around you because you will have SO much love and light to give.
I believe that this is your path.
You are here to make the most out of this life and everything that you've been given. When you tap into this healing power of the universe that is INSIDE of you, your inside will change first and then your outside body and everything around you in your life will "line up" with this pure, clean radiant vibration that you are channeling out from your heart.
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Please contribute recipes, articles, answers, all raw STUFF
We now have an FAQ section where it would be great to have everyone chime in, as well as our ever-growing recipe library.Out
Our User-friendly Forum - Loads of Recipes, Articles, Raw FAQ Questions - With feedback from our readers, our RNEC forum 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 |
| 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 |
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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 people 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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