Creamy Bell Pepper Soup, by Quintessence Restaurant, p. 97 of the Complete Book of Raw Food. I was surprised how creamy this soup was without nuts. Very smooth and silky.
MARCH 13-14 Live Food Certification Workshop with Lynda Carter. $250. Pre-payment required. Northern Virginia, 804-863-0635, email: aliveandraw@aol.com.
MARCH 13 Raw Food Coach and Chef, Lisa Simpson, Raw Liberty presents the class “Raw Liberty at the Table Living Harmoniously Raw, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. £75. Ealing, London, England, 07939 848371, email: lisa@rawliberty.co.uk
MARCH 14 FUNdamentals of Gourmet Raw Uncooking, 1-day basic chef training and raw lifestyle seminar. Sliding scale payment, 978-922-0004, organicgardencafe.com/robert/retreatdetails.htm
MARCH 14-28 Beginner Raw Vegan Prep Food class with Chef Brian Lucas, 4-6 p.m. Sundays. $200. Los Angeles, CA, to register call Maya Kriheli, 310-919-8867
MARCH 17 Euphoria Loves RAWvolution hosts a St. Paddy's Day One Day Raw Cleanse featuring a fast on supergreen juices, morning till sunset. Break the fast with a green dinner with a choice of deep dish green quiche, Spirulina Noodle Bowl or Super Green Burger with Superfood Soup. 2301 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 310-392-9501, Euphoria Loves RAWvolution
-MARCH 19 W.I.S.H. Women's International Summit for Health, a modern-day online women's circle of wisdom featuring 40 of the world's leading experts in health and wellness. wishsummit.com
MARCH 20 Passover Seder raw dinner and class, 1-6 p.m. $95. The Commercial Kitchen of Jackie & Gideon Graff, 1085 Lake Charles Drive, Roswell, GA, 770 992-9218, email rawfoodrevival@att.net, rawfoodrevival.com, order tickets at seder20.eventbrite.com
MARCH 27 Spring into Raw, a raw beginner’s class, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. £85 +VAT (£99.88), Denny Lodge Farm House, Cambridge, England, 01223 860 688, email: katie@therawfoodcoach.com, www.therawfoodcoach.com/courses/raw_beginners_class.php
MARCH 27 Terilynn Epperson, of the Daily Raw Café, hosts the Denver Metro Area Living and Raw Food Cafe March Meetup, 1-3 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 2375 E 1st Ave., Denver, CO, 303-691-0101, www.meetup.com/raw-food-denver/calendar/12829536
MARCH 30-31 The Sprout, An Organic Cafe and Juice Bar, hosts a raw cheeze and "Live" crackers participation class, 11 a.m. March 30, $35 or $68 for two and a Sprouting 101 demo class, 6 p.m. March 31, $15 or $25 for two. 627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC. Register: 849-8554 or e-mail to pleasantsprout.com.
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
AUGUST 27-29 The Sixth Annual Vibrant Living Expo, 2010 Vibrant Living Expo and Culinary Showcase. Early registration is $165 before May 31, after May 31 $225, for all three days or $75 per day. The Living Light Center and Town Hall
Fort Bragg, CA, www.rawfoodchef.com/events/rawFoodsExpo.html#rising
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, RawSpirit.com
ONGOING
SUNDAYS: 105 Degrees 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, 105degreesacademy.com
THURSDAYS: Grezzo hosts a Vegetarian Social featuring a raw vegan tasting menu, $25. 25 State St., Newburyport, MA, 978-961-1676, Grezzorestaurant.com
HELP WANTED
Boston Grezzo seeks an experienced back of the house staff member. A knowledge of raw vegan food preparation is helpful. Please do not send your resume to alissacohen.com or email Grezzo. Apply in person 1-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 69 Prince St., Boston, MA, 857-362-7288, ask for Sam, Grezzorestaurant.com
Living Light Institute seeks Kitchen Angels to help with culinary trainings, March 25-April 16. Tuition for the Angel Program is $20 per day, price includes meals plus two culinary demonstrations or lectures each day, when available. 301-B North Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, for information call Hilloah, 707-964-2420, ext. 20, RawFoodChef.com
Newburyport Grezzo needs experienced wait staff and a prep person. Apply in person, 1-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 25 State St., Newburyport, MA, 978-961-1676, ask for Leah, Grezzorestaurant.com
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