Dec 14 2008

Restaurant Review

The next restaurant on our tour is called Caravan of Dreams. It is located at 405 E 6th St (btw. 1st and Ave A), NYC. This place is very bohemian in style. They serve vegetarian cuisine and raw cuisine. We had Raw Nachos, which was basically designer guacomole with raw chips to dip with. It was fabulous!

In addition to that we had the Rainbow Platter with Lemon-ginger-herb-marinated vegetables over salad greens accompanied by guacamole, tomatoes, cucumbers and almond-butter and raisin-filled celery sticks.

This place gets four stars.


Dec 14 2008

Restaurant Review

I am currently on a Raw Restaurant Tour of Manhattan with my friend Marcio. When we are finished with the Big Apple we will be moving on the the next major city. The first restaurant review is for a place called Quintessence. It is located in the East Village at 263 E 10th Street (btw. Ave A & 1st Ave) NYC. The style is Manhattan Chic. This place gets five stars.

Indian Platter

Indian Platter

Raw Taco

Raw Taco

We had the Indian Platter and the Raw Taco Appetizer. The food is amazing there. It is like artwork for the mouth. A sensual experience beyond words.


Dec 9 2008

Green Superfoods

Green superfoods have the highest concentration of easily digestible nutrients.

Alfalfa grass contains:
more vitamin C than citrus, very high calcium content, phytoestrogens, amino acids and chlorophyll.

Green Barley grass contains: almost every nutrient that the body requires, except vitamin D, as much protein as meat, eleven times the calcium of cow’s milk, five times the iron of spinach, and seven times more vitamin C than orange juice.

Wheatgrass contains: calcium, iron magnesium and potassium, has virtually the same properties as barley grass. The only exception is that you have to juice it. The grass is indigestible.

Algae contains virtually every essential vitamin, mineral, amino acid, enzyme and protein. Since it was the first life form it is considered to be the highest source of nutrition available. Algae is easily digestible.

Wild blue-green algae contains: everything your body needs to regain energy, lose weight, a more complete protein profile than beef or soybeans, strengthens your immune system, and improves your memory.

Spirulina contains: 60 to 70 percent complete protein compared to 25 percent from meat, controls blood sugar, and cravings.

Chlorella contains: vitamin B12, zinc, iron, chlorophyll and essential fatty acids, boosts your immune system, reduces cholesterol and hardening of the arteries.


Dec 8 2008

Raw Brunch

I had my first Raw Brunch guest yesterday. I made salad and desert with the ingredients that I had on hand. Check it out.

Brunch for Marcio

Brunch for Marcio

Happy Camper

Happy Camper

Use What You Got Salad

Use What You Got Salad

Use What You Got Salad
2 c organic spinach
1 bunch of organic dandelion greens
1 c organic heirloom tomatoes
3 organic green onions
1/2 c water cured organic kalmata olives
1/4 c raw organic pine nuts
1 organic lemon
2 tbls organic flax oil
2 tbls organic extra virgin olive oil
celtic sea salt
pepper to taste

Chop vegetables the way you like them, toss with lemon juice, oils, and olives in large mixing bowl, salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate for 2 hours.

Apples with Banana Nut Cream

Apples with Banana Nut Cream

Apples with Banana Nut Cream
2 organic apples
2 small baby bananas (the miniature ones)
1/4 c raw sunflower seed butter
2 tbls raw honey
2 tbls water

Cut apples in small pieces or slices. Put nut butter, bananas, honey and water in food processor and mix until creamy. Place apples in desert dish and drizzle the banana nut butter over the top. Yum!


Dec 6 2008

Natural Deodorant

This is the most amazing natural deodorant product I have ever used and I am still using it. It is made with natural mineral salts, a healthy alternative to aluminum derived deodorants. I have tried many natural deodorants over the years and have never been satisfied with the results. This is the only product I use now. It is fantastic!

Natural Mineral Salt Deodorant

Natural Mineral Salt Deodorant


Dec 6 2008

RAWvolution

This is the premiere Raw Food Cookbook. I love the images. The recipes are easy. Check it out.

Amazing Raw Food Cookbook.

Amazing Raw Food Cookbook.