I wanted to share how talented and creative Man on the Raw is. Here are a few things he has created over the last week or so.
A Git-Fiddle out of a cigar box. It‘s very intricate, the neck is made from wood with inlay made from peach wood . He also made an amp from a thrift-store tin and a speaker from one of the kids’ broken toys. The amazing thing is that the fiddle plays and the amp and speaker work. It’s amazing what you can do with scraps. Wicked.
His Valentine’s Day gift to me was a fruit and vegetable sculpture which I immediately juiced. Very nice. To top it off he bought me a sugar cane to chew on.
In return I made him a chopped salad with Matt Amsden’s Sweet Basil Oil Salad Dressing (p. 88).
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Is it just me or are there really talented singers on American Idol. Wow, this is the first time I have watched AI faithfully and I am amazed by the talent. Was it like this in past seasons? Tell me.
The only censure I would have is Randy starting his comments with “So, yo.” or “Dawg, yo.” or “Dude, yo” Yo, what’s up with that?
I predict that Crystal Bowersox will take it all. I think she is fabulous, she seems down-to-earth and very cool.
Recipes. If my calculations are correct, these three recipes will complete all the recipes by Matt Amsden from the Complete Book of Raw Food endeavor. Here and here are his others. I have stopped numbering the recipes but if you would like to see how many recipes I have completed, check it out here. On the pierogi, I had a tough time with the jicama slicing even after bringing out my heavy-duty mandoline. I couldn’t get a full “paper-thin” round at times. So I took the thicker rounds (about ¼-inch) and cut them in half. No worries.
Other than that...
Man on the Raw adored the Cheese Pierogi, p. 118, he ate them up something fierce. The children adored the Carob Walnut Fudge. p. 292, and I nearly fell off my juice feast lusting after the Seaweed Chowder, p. 102. My taste buds are obsessed with seaweed.
Thanks to everyone who are sharing their raw commuities, keep them coming.
1. One thing the world doesn’t know about me is I sing in a band called the Golden West. 2. My biggest achievement is creating a dynamic business with my wife Janabai. 3. One of your most memorable meals is Juliano, Alicia Silverstone and I once made a raw dinner for Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely at their home in Malibu. That was a unique experience. 4. A perfect day is sunshine and warm weather, a little work, hike with my dogs, eat a good meal with my wife, play a rock-n roll show. 5. Cacao is my favorite superfood. 6. I am reading 'Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke' by Peter Guralnick. 7. The most be beautiful place on earth is Joshua Tree. 8. If I could be any animal, I would be a crow. 9. If I could share a raw dinner with any three people, they would be Jesus, Elvis and Thomas Jefferson. 10. My favorite invention is my recipe for Onion Bread.
Chef Matt Amsden, author of RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine, owns RAWvolution, a gourmet raw living cuisine delivery service in Santa Monica and New York City.
Man on the Raw and I first went raw on February 16, 2004, it was a Valentine Day’s gift to ourselves. We went to Barnes and Noble in Aurora, Colorado and were determined to find an eating program we could do together. The first two raw books we bought were David Wolfe’s “Nature’s First Law: The Raw Food Diet” and “The Complete Book of Raw Food.” I have been blessed to begin my raw food adventure with my husband.
No matter how far one or both of us may stray off the raw path, we both know the importance of getting back on track and finding some sort of balance in our lives. I realize that we may be the exception and not the rule. Many people who embrace raw foods do so alone, and in the beginning, it can be a very isolating experience. Friends and family don’t understand the weird new “diet” you are on and can’t seem to understand why a slab of cow is bad for your health. It can be hard going it alone.
Thank heavens for Raw Food online communities.
I have been exploring raw foods for six years and even now I embrace community. I am a member at Give it to Me Raw, Global Juice Feast, Juicefeasting.com, Daily Raw Inspiration and most recently Raw Food Rehab. I observe for the most part, reading the forums, sharing my photos and commenting whenever a topic moves me and I can add something constructive to the conversation. Raw communities are a wonderful place to share your raw triumphs, tribulations and everything in between. I encourage you, if you haven’t already, join community.
I am a huge fan of author and owner of RAWvolution and Euphoria Loves Rawvolution, Matt Amsden. On Tuesday he will share his “10 Thoughts” and Wednesday his recipes, from the Complete Book of Raw Food Endeavor, make an appearance.
On Friday, I review the ebook “Me Raw: You Cooked,” the story of Emma MacDougall’s raw journey and how it affected her relationship with her (then) fiancée, Rod. The first of its kind, the book focuses raw foodies and their non-raw partners, providing insightful guidance, tips and recipes along the way. Also, one lucky reader will have a chance to win the book.
To get the week started here is a brief list of online communities where you can communicate with others interested in the raw food lifestyle.
Raw Food Rehab Global Juice Feast Juicefeasting.com Living and Raw Foods Daily Raw Inspiration Give It To Me Raw Gone Raw Raw Food Talk Raw Food Lifestyle VegSource.com
Can you think of more opportunities (support groups, rawlucks, etc.) or online sites where raw foodies can converse?
On the MenuRecipes #48-#55 of the Complete Book of Raw Food EndeavorAvo Soup, Stephen Arlin, p. 92Chili Rellenos, Robert Yarosh and Lisa Sota, p. 210Soft Tacos, Matt Amsden, p. 213Tomatillo Salsa, Vita-Mix, p. 279Pepper-Corn Boats, David Klein, p. 126Pico de Gallo, Shazzie, p. 254-255Coconut Flan with Orange Glaze, Matt Samuelson, p. 329 (I didn’t get a chance to make the glaze, used orange zest instead; kids didn’t mind) Almond Orange Cookies adapted from Valya's Almond Orange Cookies, Valya Boutenko, p. 288Corn and Chia Chips, The Daily Raw Café (adapted from Jonathan Weber’s Corn off the Cob Crackers, p. 167-68 — recipe to follow)Spicy Mexican Salad from the book “Becoming Raw” Chili-Lime Jicama Sticks, The Daily Raw Café (recipe to follow)
