Zucchini Bread by Rose Lee Calabro, p. 164 of the Complete Book of Raw (Endeavor)
ONGOINGSUNDAYS: 105degrees hosts Sunday Suppers featuring a 3-course menu prepared by a Level II culinary student, 4-7 p.m. $25. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050
WEDNESDAYS: Live Raw Food World TV Broadcasts featuring Angela Stokes-Monarch and Matt Monarch, 6 p.m. Pacific time.
THURSDAYS: Grezzo hosts a Vegetarian Social featuring a raw vegan tasting menu, $25. 25 State St., Newburyport, MA, 978-961-1676
APRIL 15: 105degrees Café hosts Rawkstar Dinner, a five-course dinner inspired by the music of Kyle Dillingham, 6:30 p.m. $35. Reservations Recommended. 5820 N Classen Blvd., OK, 405-842-1050
APRIL 17: Chef Linda Szarkowski teaches the basics of raw food cuisine, 1-3 p.m. $50. Colon Care Inc., 920 North Franklin, Suite 402, Chicago, IL, 847-971-9691, Green Spirit Living, Chicago, IL, 773-484-0937
APRIL 17: Jaimee's Raw Kitchen hosts an International Flavors: Asian Fusion class, 5-8 p.m. Learn how to make your favorite Asian dishes with a raw twist. Tallahassee, Florida, 954-592-6032
APRIL 17: Karyn hosts an information seminar featuring a discussion on health, detoxification, raw foods and more, 3 p.m. Free. Karyn's Raw Blog and Inner Beauty Center, 1901 N. Halsted St, Chicago. 312-255-1590
APRIL 19: Chef Mickey's Organic, VEGAN and Raw Soup Class, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. $50 per person/ $90 for two. The Sprout, 445 King St., Charleston, SC, call 843-849-8554 or email pleasantsprout.com to register
APRIL 20: Raw Cheeze, "Live" Enzymes and "Live" Crackers class, 6 p.m. $35 per person, $68 for two, payment required to hold space. The Sprout, 445 King St., Charleston, SC, call 843-849-8554 or email pleasantsprout.com to register
APRIL 20: 105degrees hosts an open house featuring tastings and demos, 6-8 p.m. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050
APRIL 20: The High Energy Diet class, 6-7:30 p.m. $25. Future Green, 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee Wisconsin, 414-294-4300
APRIL 21: Sprouting 101: Seasonal Salads with perfectly paired Dressings, 11 a.m. $15 per person/$25 for two. The Sprout, 445 King St., Charleston, SC, call 843-849-8554 or email pleasantsprout.com to register
APRIL 23: Kombucha 101 class, 11 a.m. $30 per person/ $52 for two. Payment required to hold space. The Sprout, 445 King St., Charleston, SC, call 843-849-8554 or email pleasantsprout.com to register
APRIL 24: Denver Metro Area Living and Raw Food Cafe April rawluck, 2 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 2375 E 1st Ave., Denver, CO, 303-691-0101,
APRIL 24: Raw Utopia hosts a raw potluck featuring a Thai food theme, 7 p.m. Bring a raw dish that will feed 10 people and eating utensils. Healing Light Center, 431 E. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO, 303-617-3140
APRIL 24: 'Bread of Life' raw food class features live breads, crackers, muffins and cupcakes, 1-3 p.m. $55, $75 day of class. Karyn's Raw Blog and Inner Beauty Center, 1901 N. Halsted St, Chicago. 312-255-1590
APRIL 24: Party Foods and Appetizers, Chef Linda Szarkowski hosts a raw foods class, 2-5 p.m. $65. Green Spirit Living, Chicago, IL, 773-484-0937
APRIL 24: “Easily Raw,” a raw food class, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. £75. Raw Freedom,
London, Picadilly, UK, 452-822-0964
APRIL 24: Raw food instructor Megan Massoth and Raw Chef Russell James demonstrate how to plan a show-stopping raw dinner party for friends and family, noon- 6 p.m. 105degrees, North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050
APRIL 29: The Greenery Raw Food Cafe presents Dr. Brian Clement, director Hippocrates Health Institute, 6:30 p.m. 133 Daphne St., Encinitas, CA, 760-479-0996, RSVP at GREENERYRAW@GMAIL.COM
MAY 1-14: Vilcabama Raw Food Gathering, Angela Stokes-Monarch and Matt Monarch host a 'free' gathering, no entrance fee, no 'structure' — just turn up, meet the tribe, Vilcabama, Ecuador, rawinecuador.ning.com
MAY 2: Food Preparation Demonstration features recipe development, menu planning and more, 6-9 p.m. $100 advance payment by MAY 1, $125 thereafter. Raw Soul, 348 W. 145th St., New York, NY,
212-491-5859
MAY 3-28: 105degrees Academy presents its Chef Certification Level I class, Fundamentals Of Raw Cuisine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. ALSO: Level 2, Advanced Raw Cuisine classes begins. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050
MAY 8: “Whip it Up,” raw foods overview with preparation using a blender, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Lenore's Natural Cuisine, 164 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC. Register at 828-645-1412
MAY 9: Pure Food and Wine hosts a Mother’s Day lunch and dinner service. 54 Irving Place, NY, NY, 212 477 1010
MAY 22: "Crank It Out" Juicer and food processor techniques highlighting Green Juices, sprouting, patés and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Lenore's Natural Cuisine, 164 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC. Register at 828-645-1412
MAY 31-JUNE 19: Raw Food Nutrition Science, Health Educator and Raw Culinary Arts Certification. $500. The Commercial Kitchen of Jackie & Gideon Graff, 1085 Lake Charles Drive, Roswell, GA, 770 992-9218, email rawfoodrevival@att.net
JUNE 5: "The Heat Is On" Focus on dehydration techniques, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Lenore's Natural Cuisine, 164 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC. Register at 828-645-1412
JUNE 19: The SimplyRaw Festival features raw vegan pie contest, food preparation workshops; yoga; food sampling; rebounding; sprouting workshops and more, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Central Park in the Glebe, Ottawa, Canada, http://www.simplyraw.ca/community/festival-2010
JUNE 20: Raw Chef Intensive, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $400 advance payment by JUNE 18, $425 thereafter. Raw Soul, 348 W. 145th St., New York, NY, 212-491-5859
JUNE 27-JULY 2: Herbalist Brigitte Mars teaches “Healing with Herbs and Raw Foods.” Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortez Island, British Columbia, Canada. 1-800-933-6339
JULY 5: 105degrees Academy begins its 12-week Chef Certification Level II class, Advanced Raw Cuisine, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3-10 p.m. Monday-Friday. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050
AUGUST 27-29: The Sixth Annual Vibrant Living Expo, 2010 Vibrant Living Expo and Culinary Showcase. Early registration is $165 before MAY 31, $225 thereafter, for all three days or $75 per day. The Living Light Center and Town Hall Fort Bragg, CA
SEPTEMBER 24-26: Raw Spirit International Festival features raw chef demos and tastings, yoga, tai chi, lectures, kids’ programs, organic farmers’ market and more. $110-$150. Granite Dells, near Prescott, Arizona, 928-308-2146
NOVEMBER 3: Raw Holiday Cuisine, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Brigitte Mars teaches how to make nut nog, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie and more. $70. Boulder, CO, 303-442-4967
HELP WANTED
Internship Position at Holistic Lifestyles Company . Initial responsibilities will be primarily general office duties and personal assistance to the CEO, but will grow based on your desire to excel and your experience. Term: 3-month unpaid internship, with potential of 3-month paid internship and/or position in the company. A minimum of 20 hours per week for 3 months. Flexible, within the frame of Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm. Email your resume, a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position, how this opportunity might serve your goals and what you will bring to the team and references. Rainbeaumars.com
The Tree of Life has an employment position open for a Live Food Chef to work in Healing Culinary Arts arena. They seek highly conscientious individuals with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. A minimum of 1 year chef experience required; vegetarian, vegan, live food emphasis preferred. Training in Rainbow Green Live Cuisine will be provided. Email your resume outlining your culinary experience to: debbie@treeoflife.nu.
The Tree of Life has an employment position open for an Organic Gardener with 3-5 years practical experience in organic, biodynamic, sustainable or veganic gardening, preferably in production farming. Email your resume outlining your gardening experience to: patrick@treeoflife.nu.
The Tree of Life has an employment position open a Customer Service Representative with 3 years of office experience, preferably in the medical, spa, or hospitality industry. Email your resume outlining your customer service experience to yosef@treeoflife.nu.
Grezzo seeks EXPERIENCED waitstaff, servers, and bartenders. Must be friendly, professional, and reliable. A passion for health and nutrition, as well as some knowledge of raw vegan cuisine is helpful. Please apply in person 1-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 25 State St., Newburyport, MA
The SOMA Center Raw and Vegan Foods Cafe needs full- and part-time staff for Lake Worth and West Palm Beach. Please apply if you follow a raw, vegan, healthy, energetic, fun lifestyle and have food service and/or Hippocrates Health Educator background. Info .
Glaser Organic Farms seek Organic Farm customer service and shipping coordinator. Miami, FL. Info.
CONTESTS
-APRIL 17: The Moonie Pie ChallengeHow To Enter: Sign up for Sweetly Raw Newsletter, watch Heather’s YouTube video outling the contest rules, buy a copy of the Moonie Pie recipes ebook and make your own version of Moon Pie and blog about it.
-APRIL 29: Fabulous Food Finds Kitchen OlympicsWant to win SUR La Table gift certificate? Find a fabulous food, kitchen tool or product you love, submit your original healthy recipe using this food or product, snap a photo of your item/product and your finished recipe and submit entries (with photos) via email to RobynWebb@aol.com. Limit two entries per person.
-APRIL 29: Hot Chef Challenge 2010 Submit a 2-minute (or less) video on YouTube demonstrating an original recipe using fresh produce as a key ingredient — for a chance to cook alongside celebrity chef and Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters 2 contender Marcus Samuelsson in the World Culinary Showcase on May 22 at NRA Show 2010 in Chicago.
-MAY 7: Your Best Baby Food ContestParents.com seeks an original recipe for babies 4-12 months old for a chance to win $250.
-MAY 15: AARP Viva's Summer Salad Recipe Contest Submit an original recipe for a healthy and economical summer salad made with fresh seasonal ingredients for a chance to win $500 of groceries.
-JUNE 15: Cooking Light Ultimate Reader Recipe ContestEnter a recipe using a sponsors' products for your chance to win $20,000.
-JUNE 30: Vegetarian Times 2010 Reader Recipe ContestSend an original vegetarian or vegan Holiday recipe, using a sponsors' product, for a chance to win one of three cash prizes and be featured in the November/December issue of Vegetarian Times.
-AUGUST 1: Mushrooms Every Day, Every Way Recipe Contest Taste of Home seeks recipes that showcase the distinctive flavor and meaty texture of fresh cultivated mushrooms. Prize is $1000.
-DEC. 31: Cuisinart's New Culinary Cook-off Video ContestTape a video using your Cuisinart's product for a chance to win five different Cuisinart products.
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