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Veggie style!
We created several different nori roll combinations using carrot, avocado, purple and napa cabbage, chioggia beet, red and orange bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms, arugula and sesame seeds. Not so boring, eh? [wink]
Fresh organic corn is abundant again, so you know what the means!
Tacos!! *cue spicy salsa confetti*
This pic is actually of my husband’s plate as mine only resembled a mountain of romaine. I thought his tacos turned out much prettier since you can at least make out most of the ingredients. We like to pack them full. Have you noticed?! [squint] A nice helping of seasoned mushrooms was hidden underneath his pile of rainbow treats. So, there you see a raw corn taco shell, romaine lettuce, avocado, fresh tomato, salsa, and raw sour cream. It took a bit of practice to roll up the tacos without losing a bunch of filling. Fresh onion is also usually included, but I totally forgot about it this time. Oops! [laugh] Whatever, they were still YUMMY. We’ll probably also make a batch or two of spicy corn tortillas sometime soon.
Have you tried raw corn on the cob? Ohh it’s so good! I love to eat it plain, but I do like to jazz it up too.
Here’s one dressed with raw olive oil, a sprinkling of fresh cracked black pepper and a tiny touch of Celtic sea salt.
Nom. Stock up on fresh organic corn if you can while supplies last! I’m often asked what I nosh whenever away from home. Generally I’ll tote some sort of raw trail mix along with water and fruits that are easy to munch on if I’m rushing round. Sometimes I’ll pack a few simple meals to enjoy while out all day. On those days I make it a point take a proper break, maybe smell some flowers like Ferdinand The Bull. [smile]
Right! So here’s what I brought with me today.
Inside the pink thermos was a blueberry hemp smoothie, the black klean kanteen was filled to the tippy top with water. That was my salad tucked beneath the lunchbug Yes, lunchbug! [giggle] Salad! A fun motley of flavors and textures created with simple ingredients.
Today’s mixture was cucumber, yellow bell pepper, fresh parsley, red tomato, celery, sunflower seeds, sun-dried cherries, shredded orange carrot, avocado and sweet onion lightly dressed with a raw Red Wine Vinaigrette.
So, back to the lunchbug. Inside were my utensils, the Red Wine Vinaigrette and two raw chocolate brownies. Remember this?! [googly eyes] There was also a container of mixed fruit at the very bottom of the bag that you can barely see. Here’s a better view!
Strawberries and champagne mangoes sprinkled with hemp seeds. Loooove hemp seeds on fruit…and soups, and smoothies, and green salads, and…and… [laugh] But yeah, that’s some of what I ate today!
Like mangoes? …what about oranges??
If you said yes to either, then you have to try these! And even if you didn’t say yes, give ‘em a go anyway. [wink]
Mango oranges = “Nom!”
Aren’t they gorgeous? The dark pinkish ring you see just above the peel is where they taste most like nectar. Oooo, just typing this makes my mouth water. The first bite threw me for a loopty-loop. The texture is rather soft but not mushy, and the flavor is smooth and sweet with virtually no acid. And yes, they do taste like mango! Freaky deeky!! These oranges would be fantastic in juice, a fruit mix, a salad or even a salad dressing, but I find it difficult not to just enjoy them straight. They are soo good! Try to eat only one. Hah. [wicked smile]
Well no wine for me, but lots of filtered water and definitely food! [big smile]
I traveled to New York City this past Sunday with Rawbin to attend the Fourth Annual Chocolate for Charity Fundraiser. Before making our way to the fundraiser, we enjoyed an elegant dinner at Pure Food and Wine. Between the two of us, we indulged in the following.
“Garlic and Thyme Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Truffled Sunchoke Gratin”
with haricots vert, balsamic rosemary glazed plum, and a chard branch.
“Zucchini and Local Hothouse Tomato Lasagna”
A kombucha-like passion fruit drink with strawberries, a starter to dessert.
“Bergamot, Lavender and Blueberries”
The service was great, the atmosphere beautiful, and the food outstanding. I’m certainly looking forward to my next visit. If at all possible, do try to have a Pure Food and Wine experience at least once. …or twice, or even three times. [wink] A note to strict raw foodies and strict vegans: Pure Food and Wine does include in some of their dishes ingredients that are not raw such as maple syrup, nutritional yeast, mirin, vanilla extract, roasted cocoa powder, and mana bread. Some dishes may also include raw honey. Menu selections are seasonal. Inquire for more details when you call to make your reservations. |
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