Alissa's NEW Book: RAW FOOD FOR EVERYONE -Daily LOG - PHOTOS included!!!!

[ReneeH]

Today I'm making the Papaya Steak for a friend of mine... I started another thread about it because the papaya "stinks" to me for some reason! I guess that's normal, but I don't know...

Anyway, I'm also in the process of making Jambalaya (the last time I tried to make this, my Wild Rice did not sprout and I left it out too long...not pretty! So, this time I think I'm just gonna soak it...) and Falafel, which looks pretty easy to make. What's everyone else making from RFFE?

[Shona]

What's everyone else making from RFFE?

I have to wait until Friday to order the book and then wait another few days for it to arrive, so I guess nothing until the end of next week.

In the meantime, can I come over to your place for some yummy leftovers? :)

[ReneeH]

Hey yau'll!

I made Alissa's Apricott Strawberry Cookies... (I think that's what they're called, I'm upstairs in bed & my book is downstairs...). They are sweet, and delicious!!! I put a batch in the freezer to firm up fast, and it worked!



Yummm!!! :)

The Papaya turned out as yummy as the last time I made it! And, after it dehydrated...no more "smell"!!! Go figure!!! ;). I ate it with some Raw Corn, avacado & sea salt on the side...basically Alissa's Corn Chowder minus the Almond Milk.....SO GOOD!!!

So, I'll do the Jambalaya tomorrow! Nighty nite Rawbies!!!

[ReneeH]

Well, here's the Jambalaya! It has WONDERFUL flavor!!!! Love the Cajun Seasoning!!!! Not crazy about the Wild Rice, though.... Maybe I didn't soak it enough... It was hard to chew, though it was "chewable"... If I make it again, I may try it with Barley. The veggies in it are DELISH!!!!!!

[ReneeH]

In the meantime, can I come over to your place for some yummy leftovers?

Sure!!! You're welcome anytime!!!! :)

[ReneeH]

Hey yau'll!!!

I've been thoroughly enjoying my leftovers!!! The last of the Jambalaya will be tonights dinner (still not crazy about the wild rice, though...) And, I've got the Falafel in the Dehydrator right now....and it's REALLY good!!!! Tastes JUST like Falafel...!!!! Alissa, your book is truly one of my favorites!!! . Raw food never ceases to amaze me!!!

[okorolina40]

Hey hey hey!!!!

Im back -- ok, so Ive been back for over a week, but I had to get some things done for school and baby (hubby is not the greatest at cleaning up after a toddler, so the house was even messier than when I left!)

I just have to say, after going to Alissa's LOLF training, that:

1) I know more about myself and my potential than I could ever thought to understand in 3 days -
2) there IS really a difference between 95% raw and 100% raw. I definitely felt a difference, not only while I was there, but when I got back. I had a random non-organic raw snack and eww... it was like my tongue had detoxed or something... perhaps the snack was cooked and I didnt know it..

3) I met the most amazing people and although we all came together to learn raw foods, we learned so much more! OF COURSE, the FOOD WAS AMAZING!! I made almost all the recipes for Level 1 before, but MAN, they seemed to taste even better at Alissa's, lol! Thats when you know that love really goes into the food.

Gosh being in her B&B was SOOO INSPIRING -- I am pursuing things that I have wanted to do for years, and... the universe is approving the details. Several things are in the works, including a monthly raw brunch and potluck that I wanted to do to share the raw lifestyle!

Ok, so I know this is a RFFE photo thread, so in order to be in compliance, I have to have made something, right? Its been enchiladas all week, but I did manage to squeeze in the asian cucumber salad



and here is my toddler drinking some coconut water, which he loves, just like mommy (never mind the pseudo cheerios --- he usually dumps them on the floor and tries to count them!)



I did have some random butternut squash with olive oil and sea salt... as a side to the salad.. -- i made angel hair pasta with it with the intention of doing the curried noodles, but I didnt have everything so I just winged it.

I'm feeling very much like doing a short 1-2 day fast, especially as we are going to be hit with crazy snow tomorrow (5-12 inches are possible)


Thanks Renee and Monkapotous(sp?) for the well wishes and blessings! I would have been totally pysched if you stopped in --- oh that would have taken the cheezecake ! The calzone was AMAZING and Soooo do-able! I am sprouting the wheat berries right now... then I will sprout some rye and get that ready for bagels..... OMG Alissa made the onion dip --- i was putting it on everything!! IT was the ultimate sauce!

Alright -- more to come soon! I have to change my siggy and get some things moving along, woohooo!

Blessings and rawk steady!!
okorolina

[ReneeH]

:Renee' skips about....:

"She's BAAACK!!!! She's BAAACK!!!!"

Hey Gurl!!!!! I've been looking for you!!!!!!! I'm so glad you got home safely from Class!!!!! Your Son is just too cute for words!!!! What a Sweety-Pie!!!!

I really tried to get off from work to pop up there to meet you!!!! I was so bummed that i couldnt go! I love going to see Alissa! She always seems so humbled that I take planes, trains, and automobiles...just to go see her!!!! I have been able to do SO much since Alissa's Class...all because of the motivation I received from her! Every time I go see her, it inspires me! Did you take lots of photos? I'd love to see some of what she made from RFFE!!!

Guess what? I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth!!!!! I was JUST thinking about doing a fast too!!!! Honestly!!! I've been making some WONDERFUL meals, I know! But I feel kinda "heavy"...yea, and my snacks don't help.... I took a Raw Brownie for a snack tonight at work on the airplane. Here it is with a Strawberry on top...



But I balanced it with Jambalaya & Salad, so it's ok... ;)

SOOOOOO...I have an idea!!! Let's do a feast or a fast using only Smoothies or Juices Alissa suggests in Raw Food For Everyone!!! What do you think about that? We can take photos still of our drinks!!!! I'm SOOO excited now!!!! I'm gonna start tomorrow!!! (You KNOW me, can't WAIT to do anything!!!!). I'm gonna start with a week and see where I go from there!!!

HUGSSSS!!! Welcome HOME!!!! (Home on RFT, I mean!!!). ;)

[DopeRawAbundance]

I didn't have the gumption to view all 14 pages (maybe I should) but from what I've seen, beautiful! Bless you Renee!

[okorolina40]

oooh a juice/ smoothie feast! OMG - I am SOOOOO THERE!!!!

Thanks so much Renee for such a great suggestion!! I am glad I have found someone like -minded (bTw I did tell Alissa that you said hello and she started giggling and said "oh i just love REnee' she comes to see me all the time!!" heheehe!)

YEs i am thinking of not only starting a juice/ smoothie feast, but also doing some youtube vids of some of them ;) hmmm.. A few online friends have "requested" that I start a YT channel with raw food prep tips and things...!!
WHo'd have thought it! I have a few names for videos/classes... I will need to pm you for more input..

Yes indeed!We can totally start today!!

Im off to the car service place right now, but I will be drinking coconut water for most of the day.. when I get home, I will make my ABC Green smoothie - then I will mobilize materials for the feasting!! QUick question though, are you going to have a Christmas raw spread, or will you be feasting thru it?

Just checking ahead :) I want to do at least 1wk of juice/smoothie feast..
I took lots of pics at the training, not nearly enough of the food, though! I detoxed quite a bit on Day 2, so the lunch break was spent napping... but I will get my blog going so I can post pics -- another thing to do, but totally feasible!

rawk steady everyone!
okorolina

[ReneeH]

Ok, today I made banana, dated, and almond milk

[ReneeH]

Hey yau'll!!!!

Ok, well my desire for fasting/feasting is running SLOW... Ok...well it came to a screeching HAULT!!! :-o. I guess I'm just not committed right now...but that's ok! I know it'll be waiting for me when I'm ready!!! I'm just having too much fun with RFFE!!!! Here's what I made today:

Alissa's Eggplant Bacon from RFFE (I like to make quick BLT's with it or just eat it:



Sunflower Seed Pate on Alissa's Flack Crackers!!! I made the Pate w/o nuts so that my Son could eat them, since he's allergic...



Cucumber Rolls!!! These are FABULOUS!!!! They're not in the Book, but I felt "creative" today!!! They were just too pretty not to share!!! Just take a Cuke, use a melon baller to hallow it out, then fill it with the Pate! I also put slices of Avacado inside and some I put a piece of Nori inside! These were a HUGE hit! Even SAD eatin' Hubby had several:



(I also posted the above photos in the "snacking" thread...

I also made the Falafel from RFFE!!!!! BEYOND great!!!! Gonna put them in a wrap or Salad tomorrow:

[GreenT]

Dishes are looking fabulous you two!! Those cukes are a wonderful idea! I'm gonna have to try those, they look fun.

Thats what i love so much about "raw" the recipe possibilities are endless!

[okorolina40]

LOL - you're so funny Renee! I was thinking the same thing this morning -- I think I will definitely commit to two smoothies a day though, then other dishes to fill in!

today I made the mudslide drink in RFFE - i added 1tsp of ground cacao nibs - it was the PERFECT chocolate milk - at least for me - i am not big on chocolate... you chocoholics need to make the chocolate shake (1 cup of cacao powder -- wheeeeewwww too much for me!) but this was perfect for breakfast. Reminded me of SAD ovaltine flavor when I was a teenager.



meanwhile I warmed crab cakes and enchiladas from LOLF with onion dip from RFFE and hubby ate marinated mushrooms with olive oil sea salt and nama shoyu... was too lazy for guacamole topping.

Im very full now..

I decided to venture out into the world of sunflower seeds and made a seed yoghurt (from SProutman's kitchen garden cookbook). I blended 2 cups of sunflower seeds in the vitamix till thick and creamy, then let it sit for 24 hrs in a bowl with a cheesecloth on top... it seemed to grow quite a bit, bubbly and lemony taste.... not much whey/liquid in it though....

put a bit in the fridge, then dehydrating a section to see if I can get a firmer cheese....? added a few chopped onions...


muuuahhhhhhhahhhhahhhaaa - we'll see how the cheese turns out!

lol- rawk steady everyone!
okorolina

[Shona]

I just ordered a book called Raw Food For Everyone. It was written by someone named Alissa Cohen. Has anyone heard of her?

I couldn't resist!

Now comes the hard part ... waiting for delivery. I am hoping it will arrive the end of this week, but it may take longer because we're getting close to Christmas (which I keep forgetting about, for some reason). My daughter said I should wrap up the book and not look at it until Christmas Day. Um, yeah. I don't think so! :)