Living Rawesome

Trevor Hall concert

Went to see Trevor Hall in Orlando, Fl. We arrived early and went to get our tickets but the doors weren’t even open yet. We all decided to walk around downtown, Orlando to get some yummy food. We stopped at the Pita Pit. They offered vegetarian food for the kids and other options for the meat eaters:) It’s very similar to Subway. Jason tried Falafel for the first time. I still want to make it raw for him. As the kids were eating I thought I saw Trevor Hall walking in the street. Sure enough it was. He was across the street and I definitely didn’t want to go chase him down. 10 minutes later he walked past the Pita Pit. So of course I had to go out and get some photos.
We got some photos and I could tell he was wanting to leave. He said he was looking for something good to eat. I was so upset:( I wanted to make him Raw Yummies. I should’ve listened to my inner being, I knew I wanted to bring it for a reason but I ignored the thought of it. I’ve been so busy and like I said in my other blog I really haven’t been feeling well. Next time, I WILL BRING HIM SOME YUMMY RAW TREATS:)
So we told him we would be there at the concert. He remembered us from all the other concerts and he remembered us giving him Tulsi Mala Beads.
The concert was great!! It felt like he was performing for the small crowd, he was very personable. He was talking to the audience asking what we wanted to hear next. He is humble performer. Chris Steele was amazing on the drums as always:) I can’t wait to see them again.
Jacob Jeffries Band was the opening act. Usually I am not very excited about the opening band but they were very impressive. I will be seeing them again.

Dying my Hair Blue

Yes I finally did it. Jason helped me of course:) I now have blue streaks in my hair. They are not permanent. I don’t know if I want it blue for as long as permanent would last. It was so much fun to hang out with Jason after he got out of work. Sebastian even got in on the action. He decided he wanted it done too. It was fun. We both had our hair tied up out of the way of the blue dye. I didn’t want it getting all over my hair.
Jason kept telling me all night and all day how beautiful it looks and how much he loves it. He is always making me feel like a queen. I was worried I might resemble Violet Beauregarde from Charlie in the Chocolate Factory when she ate the gum and blew up like a blueberry. But it’s fun and different and something we could all do it together.

First Recipe Day # 1 Black Sesame Pappadam pg. 126 entertaining in the raw

Today was the kickoff of my new adventure in the RAW. I decided to look through Matthew Kenney’s books to see what I had at my house because my favorite health food store Rutabaga’s Etc. was not open. I had one thai coconut, so I decided to use it. My first recipe is the Black Sesame Pappadam. I had all of the ingredients to make them. This whole meal will take me a few days. I figure that I will do it in steps.
Black Sesame Pappadam
flax meal
yellow squash
coconut meat
lemon juice
water
raw agave
salt
coriander
cumin
black sesame seeds
It was so easy to make. The batter tasted good. Can’t wait to try them with the meal on Wednesday:)

My New Raw Project featuring Matthew Kenney’s recipes

I am officially announcing my new raw project. I recently went to see a movie with my family which I rarely do and a preview sparked my interest. Julie and Julia. I was so intrigued by the idea that someone would think of such a fun and adventurous cooking experience for an entire year. I turned to my husband and said “I want to do that raw.” Of course he smiled at me and said, “Sure you can do it.” He is always so supportive. I really was serious. I started thinking how I could do it with my busy schedule (work, school, kids, husband, housework, homework, working out, raw food classes, etc….) I pondered it and I wrote Matthew Kenney back in May to ask him if I could post his recipes on my website. He responded last week and said “YES”. I didn’t make him aware yet that I want to do this project but I will be writing him today to tell him. I know I need to do it. I have to test my limits and just put one more thing on my RAW PLATE:) It is things such as this that keep me going. I always have to have a plan of something to do. I will be using his books, everyday raw and entertaining in the raw and some other recipes from Raw Food Real World.
Everyday for the next year or until I am through the books I will prepare his raw recipes. If I am swamped I will find one that is easy, but on days when I can play I will prepare more involved recipes. I will share the food with friends and families and hope they will love them.
I am looking forward to this endeavor. I know it will challenge me and take me outside of my limits. I will stay faithful to this project and I intend to blog everyday about my preparation experience. I hope that you will come along with me for the journey of Matthew Kenney’s recipes.
Today is my parent’s anniversary as a tribute to them I will start it today:) July 26, 2009. Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad! 40 years and counting!!

Day of my Labyrinth Walk

Sebastian and I went to D’Adjoa’s house today. We had so much fun. It was an enlightening day. I was reenergized by her. I have not been feeling like my usual self:( I recently hurt my back and I have been going through many emotional changes. It may stem from Colonics…ever since I went I feel like I’ve been cleaning house of emotions. D is such a dynamic friend. I absolutely love hanging out with her. When I do I feel like I never want to leave.

We went swimming with her grandson who is Sebastian’s age. They had fun and we hung out and talked of course about Fresh, Raw and Living foods. She loves the lifestyle just as much as I do. We chatted about Spirituality and God. She made me think that in this time in my life I really just need to draw closer to God and He will guide me. I know this is true. I have felt and seen many changes He is making in my life. Many signs have been coming to me that I know He is the one who will improve my life and will guide me where I need to go. I must remain faithful.
After swimming we went and had what D calls a Sunday. Super yummy.
2 bananas, sliced
blueberries and blackberries
raspberries with agave in a vita-mix(seeds strained)
Incredible after swimming in the summer’s heat.

Here is D preparing it. She always makes fresh food with pure love. She is always smiling and blessing it with positivity.

Sebastian even loved it. He has really been taking to the Raw and Living foods alot lately. We decided in our family that we would make at least 3 raw meals a week and it has been going great so far.

After our “Sunday” we went for a walk to show see the Spa and Fitness center where she lives. She lives in Terra Vista, which has the fitness facility, pools, tennis courts, raquetball courts, restaurants and gorgeous homes. She can walk to the gym from her house. I have heard so many things about the gym I couldn’t wait to see it. When I walked into every building, it felt like I was at a resort. Nothing around Citrus County compares to the Fitness Center and Spa. It was stunning and I can see how people stay fit in that community. There is no reason why one couldn’t.
When I walked in there was fountain in a courtyard. She lead me to the Labyrinth. I have always wanted to walk one. I was suppose to in college for my religion course but I missed that day:(

She lead the way and we were both quiet and listening to the sound of the fountain. The sun was shining and the landscape was breathtaking. For the first time in a week I felt still inside of myself and wanted to stay there forever. It caused me to reflect on how my emotions have been within this last week. This time made me realize that my problems are so simple to resolve. D is such a spiritual friend to me that she made me reach inside of myself and made me realize that I am stronger than I have been. I will continue to get stronger with God’s food and His guidance. He has placed many people around me that will pick me up if I stumble. His signs and my dreams make me aware that He is here, and He has been, and He will be FOREVER!!
THANKS D’ADJOA