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Beet Ravioli with Ginger Dressing

Beet Raviolis

4 small beets, thinly sliced on mandolin, marinated in 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 T lemon juice, 1 t salt
Small dollop of Rawcotta Cheeze on one beet slice and place another beet slice on top.  Spoon dressing onto each ravioli.

Rawcotta Cheeze

3 cup raw pine nuts
3 cup cashews
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos
3 Tbs garlic pressed
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Soak nuts about 12 hours and rinse well.  Add all ingredients and blend until creamy.

Dressing
1 T ginger powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 small carrot, sliced
1 T mellow white miso, unpasturized
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
3 T flax oil
1 lemon, juiced

Place all in blender and blend until smooth.

Beet Raviolis can be served room temperature or dehydrated for 1 hour to serve warm.  Enjoy:)

Drum Circle

Sunday was one of the best days of my life. I finally played a drum in an actual drum circle.  I know that it seems silly but ever since I used to go the Rainbow Gatherings when I was a kid,  I have always wanted to play.  Well, d’Adjoa made it possible.  When I walked into d’s  house for the first time, it was so serene and my eyes went directly to her drums, which, she later informed me are called Djembes, pronounced Jim Bay.   She let me tap on the djembe with her that day.  When we were playing,  we started talking about how long she has been playing.  She then informed me that there is a local drum circle right here in Citrus County.  I was stoked and even more excited that it was on Mother’s Day:)   The circles happen every second Sunday of the month.

Many people brought their own drums, but the drum circle coordinators let the visitors borrow some instruments.  Everyone was very friendly and open to all the newcomers.  D’ loaned me her drum and Jason and I took turns.  I was intimidated at first, but the beats were easy to replicate.  I just followed the lead of the more experienced drummers.  It was so much fun.  Three hours felt like one.

We were really meant to go to the circle that night.  Christian’s substitute teacher was the founder of the drum circle.  He was told 2 days before in his band class that there is a drum circle.  Funny how things keep coming around once you’re open to it.

Jason is a natural at everything! He looks so content and laid back.  I love this man.  I can’t wait to get some drums so he can play and I can dance.  That is our deal.  He plays, I dance!  Our all time favorite.

On this night  I thought about how my life has changed since I entered the workforce and how a lifestyle of  raw and living foods entering my body has caused the world to seem different and open to me.  All things are possible and my dreams can come true.  I feel like I’m finally living.  My emotions are not deadened by pesticide laden dead foods.  My motto for my life has changed.  Now I know that these are David Wolfe’s words but I do try to have the “Best Day Ever!”  My greatest strength is the love that I give and receive.  I no longer surround myself with negativity.  I search for positive people and places.  I feel like I am more in touch physically, emotionally and spiritually to myself and my creator.

I can’t wait for the next circle.  I’m hoping all of you get to experience a beautiful peaceful night on the beach.