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Raw Sacramento News Newsletter to Raw Sacramento Sunday">
Raw Sacramento News Newsletter to Raw Sacramento Sunday, February 23, 2003
March's Monthly Potluck
will be held next
Sunday, March 2 in Roseville at the
home of Margaret Williams. For
many of you, Roseville will be a great location! Plan to attend, and
bring a friend. Our potluck
schedule for 2003.
New update:
'Simply Raw' a special 3 hour class on
Sunday, March 23. Are you interested in how to prepare quick, simple, raw
meals in just a few minutes? This is the class for you.
More information.
Are
you in search of Raw Food recipes?
Although it will need more organizing, I have just placed onto our
RawSacramento.net website one of the largest collections of raw recipes anywhere
on the world-wide-web. See it here.
$1 Donation at potlucks. All potluck attendees are requested to
make a $1 donation to contribute to the ongoing expenses of the Raw Sacramento
group. (Web Hosting & Maintenance, plastic ware & plates for those who
don't remember to bring their own to potlucks, etc.). You are still
welcome to come to a potluck without bringing a dish for a contribution of just
$12. This is an especially attractive & viable option for new people.
If you are a regular attendee of the potluck and bring a first-time guest, we'll waive the
donation for you and your guest! I
call attention to events posted this month,
especially the Monday night series "Get Healthy &
Stay Balanced." I have attended for 4 weeks and find the program
excellent. There have been raw food treats there every week.
Don't miss out! For
some of the best raw food facts and news check out
Healthful Living International. I
have added the following article to our new recipes
page. You may find it helpful: A Raw Foods Philosophy:
I feel it prudent to mention that although especially at
potlucks we sometimes try to make particularly mouth-watering and exquisite
entrees, this is not the 'norm' among experienced, seasoned, raw food eaters.
Yes, the above table of mouthwatering
delights I enjoyed last November at Quintessence Raw Restaurant in NYC is
utterly delicious. But, honestly, neither you or I have the time or the money
to eat like this for every meal. The above meal is a designer raw food
delight. If you wanted to eat for optimum health and digestion, you would eat
only one food per meal. My friend and 20+ year Raw Food Mentor, Dr. Doug Graham
says for optimum Raw Food preparation he likes to apply the 5-5-5 rule. "If it
doesn't have more than 5 ingredients, doesn't take more than 5 minutes to make,
and doesn't cost more than $5 for ingredients, he will enjoy it." Otherwise, he
won't. In fact, Doug says after awhile following 5-5-5, you'll want to change
to 3-3-3. In my daily life I am down to a 3-3-3 and mono-meal (eat 1 food per
meal) about 50% of the time. You will find in the below list many delicious
items which can be made from 3 or 4 ingredients. The first one has only 2!
There is a banana-avocado pudding with just 2. And, there are some with perhaps
20 or more. Each person has to do what is right for them at the time. In
becoming a raw food eater you may miss the pizzas and truffles so much that you
simply need to spend a lot of time creating masterpieces. And, I have to admit,
I seldom miss the opportunity to enjoy a designer raw food meal. But, I rarely
take time to make one, except for a potluck or special occasion. I eat out of
nature's pantry (right off the tree) much of the time. I encourage you to find
what works best for you!
- Mark Blackburn Mailing List: Please forward this email to any interested
party. If you would like to join this list, please send me an
email. Thanks, info@rawsacramento.net. Best raw regards, Have a vibrant and healthy
day! -Team Raw Sacramento Contact us: info@rawsacramento.net
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