Entries from October 2007

October 31, 2007

Crunchy Kale Salad

Every raw foodist has a kale salad recipe that they love and rave about.  Most kale salads include a lovely leaf massage with avocado.  Well, what if you’re like me and you don’t like avocado?  You branch out on your own and create something new!
Crunchy Kale Salad
1 head of Kale
Lemon vinaigrette (juice of 1 lemon, [...]

October 27, 2007

Pushing Me Over the Edge

I got an email tonight from a “concerned” friend who was basically pleading with me to reconsider my raw food diet.  Let’s not even mention how this is none of her business, shall we… I was pissed for a while, but now, as I’ve been thinking through my response, I’ve been forced to consider my [...]

October 22, 2007

Beginning Again… Again

A few months back, when I was eating a very high raw diet, I felt great. I had energy. I’d pretty much eliminated my need for coffee. I looked great- lost twenty pounds with ease. I didn’t need as much sleep. Basically, I had all the benefits of eating raw [...]

October 3, 2007

Huzzah!

I won a temperature-controlled dehydrator off ebay tonight.  I’m very excited because I’ll be able to make crackers, pizza crust, breads, and lots of marinated/dehydrated veggies and stuff for veggies chips and whatnot.  I sure hope it works!!  I really do feel that I am one step closer to making it to 100%.  I don’t [...]

October 1, 2007

Apple Chowder

This morning’s breakfast was Apple Chowder. Its about as easy a recipe as you can get. I’m stunned, actually.
Blend together 1/2 cup raw almond or cashew butter with 1 T maple syrup and a bit of whatever spices you like. I used Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Pour over 2 chopped apples and a handful [...]