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Holiday raw food potluck

Please join us for the SOUTH BAY RAW HOLIDAY POTLUCK Breakfast and Lunch! (#2 of 2 holiday parties) at Lumina House, Cupertino, Saturday, Dec 22nd, 8am-2:30am (arrive anytime, see agenda below) (Note our NEW address — we moved Dec 1st!) RSVP by contacting Joni or RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/southbayraw/events/91628662/ Let’s celebrate the holidays by having breakfast [...]

Raw food potluck

Please join us to inspire, to be inspired. Saturday, September 22, 2012 See details here:  www.meetup.com/southbayraw ======================= Our potlucks: Our monthly gathering is a time to meet fellow South Bay raw foodies, to help and support each other get started or stay on the path to a raw vegan lifestyle. We always have interesting demos, [...]

Superfood desserts & elixirs demo

SOUTH BAY RAW event:                 Superfood Desserts & Elixirs with Christian and Bethanne Authors of http://SuperfoodBeautyElixirs.com When: Saturday July 14 from 2-5pm Cost: $20, prepayment is required Click here to RSVP via online. Or contact Joni to register. DESCRIPTION: Join Christian Bates and Bethanne Wanamaker for a super [...]

Raw food potluck with Jennifer Cornbleet

See details of Jennifer Cornbleet’s demo here: http://www.meetup.com/southbayraw/events/65662902/ And here are details of our potluck, which follows her demo: http://www.meetup.com/southbayraw/events/61314822/ ======================== Please join us to inspire, to be inspired. See details here:  www.meetup.com/southbayraw ======================= Our potlucks: Our monthly gathering is a time to meet fellow South Bay raw foodies, to help and support each other [...]

Raw, dehydrated spinach bread

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My favorite Indian spice – this cousin of cumin – is sweet, nutty and pungent. It’s just the right touch in taking dehydrated breads to a new level, to transport you to an exotic far away place. Kala Jeera (black cumin) is a member of the parsley family and is used in Indian breads, soups and sauces, often used in conjunction with fennel, nigella, black mustard and ajwain seeds.

Raw appetizers: Raviolis, Cannellonis, Creamsicle, Chocolate Mousse

Pizza Tartlette

Holiday appetizers can come in a variety of forms and flavors… here are mine, that I created for the “Raw Food Connection” potluck in Monterey this past weekend.

Raw vegan version of a Caprese Salad

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I served this version of my Caprese Salad today at a Raw Food potluck. Used a green tomato and the ‘cheese’ is pine nuts blended with olive oil, green tomato and basil. Marinated the fennel and green apple in lime juice.

Raw food potluck, 1st Thursdays

1 December (1st Thurs)

Raw: Walnut Cream

Here’s a dairy-free raw whipped cream…. with walnuts, an orange and a date. (Based on Juliano’s Walnut Whipped Cream.)

Strawberry Festival at Blue House Farm

This past Sunday I spent the afternoon lollygagging at Blue House Farm, helping them celebrate their wonderful tasting Strawberries.