YOU are invited to a RFT *TOMATO* PARTY!!! Sun 3/20/11

[ReneeH]

Hello, Hello, HELLO RAWbies!!!!!

Yau'll KNOW what time it is???? It's time to
PAR-TY!!!!! HEY!!!!! PAR-TY!!!!!!!

Here's a quote from our lovely Aleesha about how it'll work:


"We are planning on having one of these parties a week. Renee is going to choose the ingredient (like this week was blueberries) and she'll choose a recipe for us to make. We can make the one she suggests (cause we looooove her suggestions) or you can make something else.

Then we'll share our creations.

Since someone asked about it being on a weekend. Our next party will be on Sunday the 20th... and the lovely Renee will start a thread later today letting us know what the ingredient will be so we can all start planning!"

SOOOO!!!!!! The ingredient for SUNDAY, March 20, 2011 will be...

:drumroll, please.......:






TOMATOES!!!!!!!! :dance:

In honor of Aleesha's wonderful Tomato Juice, I'd like to choose TOMATOES!!!!!!! The possibilities are ENDLESS!!!! From Alissa's Marinara Sauce, to Stuffed Tomatoes with a Pate from LOLF!!!!! Or, we could make Tomato Ravioli from RFFE!!!! I can't WAIT to see the creations you make from TOMATOES!!! You can use Red or Yellow Tomatoes!!! Big or small!!! Let's get CREATIVE!!!!!!!

:Woot:

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh Renee... I feel honoured!!! You know my toms are my fav fruit in the whole wide world!!! I'm sooooo glad you are choosing something that me and my fellow fasters can do too. What a gift!!!

So yup... we are having a tomato partay!!! :excited:

[changeisgood]

Tomato party, now yr talkin' ! YUM!
Great way to bring in spring!
Receipies are endless. Now this is gonna be fun ! :excited:

Be there or be square! :throwhearts:

[January Noir]

Now, you're talking! love tomatoes! :eat

Does the recipe have to be one of Alissa's?

[ReneeH]

Hi everyone!!!

I'm so glad you all like the theme of Tomatoes for the next PARTY!!!!!

Hi January Noir!!!! :hug:

The first thread we started was to highlight the Blueberry Pie/Cheesecake from Alissa's book LOLF. I really would like to stay close that thought for the threads that follow this theme since there are SOOOO many to choose from, and as an appreciation to Alissa for all that she does for us. I know we all appreciate using this site for free. Having said that, I mean...were NOT gonna kick you out of the party if you make a different dish!!!! But, MY first choice will be to do a recipe I've never done before, or one I love from LOLF, or RFFE, which uses Tomatoes!

Anyway, hope to see you all at the PARTY!!!!!!! :dance:

[NYC Elerunner]

What a great idea! I just looked through RFFE and I know exactly what I will make - and I agree that it gets us to think outside our usual repertoire. It's kind of like an "iron chef" challenge, except its super-healthy, much more fun and we have a week to prepare!

What time should we meet?

[Lady Green Jeans]

What a fun thread. Tomatoes are one of my favorties, too. Only below avocados in fact. Will be so much fun seeing what everyone creates!
Will be there.

[RawHealthyBeauty]

You all know I'm in!!! :dance:

Cool Renee!!! Tomatoes!!!!

This will be fun. Gotta get busy looking up Alissa's books!!

[ReneeH]

What time should we meet?

Well..... Let's see... Noon (central time) seemed to work well... Hopefully everyone will have completed Worship by then (since it's Sunday). If not, please come here ANYTIME that day! We will be at the PAR-TY ....ALL DAY!!!!!!! :woot:

:dance::fruitline:

[ReneeH]

Bumping....just wanted to remind everyone about the TOMATO party this SUNDAY!!!! Grab your favorite Tomato Juice/Smoothie/Salad/Recipe and meet us here at noon to talk about it!!! Oh, BTW.....


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[RawHealthyBeauty]

Hey Renee, have you decided what you're gonna make yet?

I'm gonna try the Zippy Tomato Soup from LOLF! Haven't had it before. It'll be nice to know what it taste like! :eat

I'll see ya at the PARTY!!!

[NYC Elerunner]

Whoa-Raw, Your soup would go great with the BLT sandwiches/wraps that I will be bringing (not sure if they will be a sandwich or a wrap yet). It's inspired by the BLT wraps in RFFE. I've already made the sun-dried tomato wraps and they are so delicious (I think it's called the "Italian Wrap" recipe in her book). Hopefully there will be some leftover for the party on Sunday - If not, I will just have to make more :) That's the problem with prepping too far in advance:p

[RawHealthyBeauty]

MMMmmm!! Those BLT wraps sounds delicious! And sounds like a good combo too with the soup! I will be looking those wraps up for the ingredients. Looking foward to seeing you at the party!! :woot:

[Alissa]

I think i'll be posting the tomato ravioli from RFFE! Ill be in Florida with my sister over the weekend but she is making a bunch of food for me and I think thats one of the dishes. So, technically, she will be making it, but ill be posting the picture!
Have fun everyone!
ox Alissa

[ReneeH]

Hey everyone! I've been in bed feeling just terribly lately! Still having problems with my MS! So, I could really use a PAR-TY!!!!

Come one....come all and bring your Tomato creations today!!!!! :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

Ohhhhh yeah!!! I'll be making my world famous sliced tomatoes on a plate LOL - hey can I help it if 'simple' is my most favourite option?

Renee... hope you are feeling better soon (((hugs)))

[ReneeH]

Hey you guys!!!! I hate to be a party popper, but I just can't eat anything right now.....I'm still in the bed, not feeling well at all. I'm so sorry! I'm gonna have to bow out of the party today....

Here's what I was gonna eat, though....

Alissa's Slider Burgers!!!!! She uses Tomato as the bun!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Raw%20Food%20for%20Everyone%20PHOTOS/1000000527.jpg

[ReneeH]

Ohhhhh yeah!!! I'll be making my world famous sliced tomatoes on a plate LOL - hey can I help it if 'simple' is my most favourite option?

Renee... hope you are feeling better soon (((hugs)))

That sounds really yummy Aleesha!!! Thanks for the hugs! :hug:

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Here I am!! I have arrived!!!

I hope you feel better soooooon!!!

Here's Alissa's Zippy Tomatos Soup!!

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It's pretty zippy!! Fast and got a zip taste to it. It's good!! Gonna have it for dinner!!

Those slider burgers look awesome!!!

[appifanie]

I really want to make those tomato ravioli - I even have cashews all soaked! But I'm clearly late to the party and I haven't even prepped yet :D

[ReneeH]

Hi Appifanie!!!! You're not late at all!!!! It's an all DAY par-TY!!!!

Hey Aleesha, I'm wanting to eat a bit now, so getting ready to try your Tomato on a plate!!!!!!!! I'm gonna add Alissa's touch from her Romato Ravioli recipe.... Just the garlic/EVOO flavor!!! YUMMM!!!! Thanks Alissa!!!!

[ReneeH]

Here's what I did!!!! I went out to my garden and got some fresh Basil!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000937.jpg

Then I added it to my plate with the Tomatoes/Garlic/EVOO, then added some Organic Avacado!!!!! Ta-da!!!! Almost Alissa's Tomato Ravioli!!!! :)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000938.jpg

This is sittin' better on my tummy than the Burgers... Especially cuz I've been in bed and just had fruit.... I hope Alissa makes it to the par-TY so we can all see Stacie's Tomato Ravioli!!! But, I have a feeling they're gobbling it up as we speak!!!!! :D

[ReneeH]

This is REALLY good, too!!!! So refreshing!!!!! I only wish I had some of Whoa-Raw's Zippy Tomato Soup!!!!! I'll try to taste it through the screen....

Lick....

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(cricket....cricket....cricket...)

Hummmmm.... somehow, I have a feeling hers tastes better than person!!!!! :o

[NYC Elerunner]

Renee, Hope you feel better! How in the world were you able to make such a beautiful dish when you have no appetite at all? That's what I call a great host!

I was going to bring the BLT-A wraps from RFFE, but I ate them all up during the week (they were way too delicious) so I made the Brazilian Stew instead - we are going to have it for dinner, but I snuck in a taste and it is soooo good! My husband is going to love it. It was my first time sprouting barley, which is pretty cool and I love the idea of the cashew "shrimp"!

Below are pics of the stew and wraps (which I urge everyone to make!!)

[Aleesha Sattva]

mmm my toms were amazing. i decided to do it a little different. i grabbed a portabello mushroom... put 1/2 an avocado on it - mashed and topped it with a few tom slices. mmmm so yummers. then i took the other half of the avo and just put it on tom slices... and finished off the tom and the avo.

i'm soooooooooooo happy in my tummy.

i'm so glad to hear you were able to eat renee. soooo happy. (((hugs)))

[NYC Elerunner]

Ok, so my husband couldn't wait and wanted to eat the Brazilian Stew right away, and I was right - he absolutely loved it! He said it was delicious and hardy - and then you know what he said? "Raw food makes me happy!" - can you believe that!! :excited:LOL - don't tell him I told you though :whisper

[Aleesha Sattva]

ohhhh yeah!!!!!

[appifanie]

Nice Renee! Except I decided I'd rather have ice cream instead, so . . . :D

(Frozen bananas, cacao nibs, few raspberries)

[Lady Green Jeans]

Wanted to check in. Sorry I didn't make the tomato party. Woke this morning with no desire for tomatoes. Everything sounded and looked so good.

Hope you feel better Renee.

[RawHealthyBeauty]

I'm having the zippy soup now. It sure taste good after chilling in the fridge for a few hours!! Wish I had some raw chips or crackers to scoop the soup up with and eat!! I will be making this again!!

Oh Renee, I have a magical screen where I can transfer the soup from my screen to your screen!! ZIppity Yippity Soup to you!! Glad to hear you're feeling better!! :hug

Aleesha, I had the sliced tomato plate before!! YUM!! I usually sprinkle some sea salt on top of it, then maybe smash up some avocado and layer them, then top it off with alfalfa sprouts!! I love it!!

NYC E, the BTL wrap looks so flexible and good!! Thanks for making me want to make them soon!!

I'm off to finish the yummy soup!! Oh excuse me.....The Very ZIPPY Soup!

[pippin07]

Hello!!

I am probably the last one to show up for the tomato party...but here I am.:encore: LOL

Anyway...I made a delicious Tomango soup! With obvious ingredients. It was good!!

Here is a pic. Oh, and in the background is my banana leather. I will be making Alissa's crepes from LOLF. That is first recipe I made when I got my book back in 08. If you have not made them yet, you do not know what you are missing :drool:

[January Noir]

More Tomato Soup!!!! :woot: :cheer:

Tomato Soup garnished w/Diced Red pepper, green onion and Jalapeno
http://images107.fotki.com/v159/photos/4/1041954/9062069/IMG_0946-vi.jpg

[ReneeH]

Wow!!!!! What a wonderful party this was!!!! The Tomato theme was just perfect!!!!!

I have the perfect theme for next week's party:

Mushrooms!!!!!!! :dance: I wanna make the Lobster Mushrooms from RFFE!!!!! Alissa has some fantastic recipes in LOLF!!!!! There's Marinated, stuffed, pesto.... And, there are several from RFFE!!!!

Let's get creative!!!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!:woot:


C ya next week!!!!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

mmmm i looooooooooooooove shrooms. good choice renee!!!

[changeisgood]

All the pics and recipies look delicious ! I love tomato with basil and a drizzle of EVO, especially in the summer with home grown tomatoes.

I missed the event. The only thing on my mind was our Janie (Cat) - with her newly diagnosed kidney problems, she was so depressed, not eating, had a high fever. We felt so helpless and had to be at the Vets first thing this AM for more antibiotics. Basically, since no dialysis, we give subqutaneous fluids twice a day. and are trying to bring up her values, otherwise she'll go into renal failure. Lost my appetite as well from feeling sad.