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Hi everyone...

well, went to the melbourne vegetarian/vegan evening that was organise...i was the only one there from rawpleasure forum, but was so so great to meet awesome people and get some great contacts, websites, food idea etc etc!!

it was in brunswick (north melb suburb), and starting time was 5:30pm. i didn't get there until about 6:15, as i was bentley (south melb suburb) catching up with some friends. anyway...there were 17 people there including myself. a couple were raw food, or had been raw food at one stage, but all were vegetarian or vegan. we each had to take something to share and eat, so there was a vast array of delicious looking dishes!! mmm.....yummo!!

so much colour and choice. ranging from salads, dehydrated crackers, dips, carob balls, fruit....it was heaven! then sophie gave a fermentation demonstration, so i was ready with eyes trained on the process and ears on what she had to teach us all! also had the pen and paper at the ready. she has been a vegetarian for 22 years and worked at hippocrates health centre for 2 years (www.hippocrates.com.au), so was very interesting.

we were told how much time is best to soak nuts. just a few examples - almond 12hr. walnut 6hr. hazelnut 4-6hr. sunflower seed 2-4hr. cashew 2-4hr. lentils at least 12hr.

we were told that wheat grass implant are better than actually drinking wheat grass, as the implants allow better absorption. this requires fasting and colon flush out though...so not sure who would be up for that...heehee.

one of the guys that i met there, scott, makes raw chocolate here in melb. he imports the fermented cocoa beans from mexico...was very interesting guy to chat to. website is www.livingearth.com.au, and he only sells online at this stage. i can say first hand - it's GOOOOOD!!!

another girl, Meghan works for Vegan Revolution, www.veganrevolution.com.au.

just thought i'd pass on this information to you all. i had the best time...will put some pics on here too. i have a very full belly from trying all the different things, but it was just so much fun! laughs!

i made a 'raw rainbow salad' and a 'creamy Avo-tom-ley-erb' dip/dressing. first time i've attached pics on here...so hope it works! fingers-crossed. xx Hann  -_-

would only let me put two pics on previous post...too big otherwise...so will attach another couple here now.... -_-

sounds like fun..

Brett

Brunswick, a top suburb of Melbourne, good shopping, often visit, so pleased to note the websites, thanks for sharing

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! just knew you would have a ball...isnt raw so much fun...pics are great babe,glad you finally worked it out...hee hee...

mmm easter time,that salad in a big bowl,please :wub:yum yum!! told ya you are just a raw chef in the making...are you still dreaming of the raw chocolate?

thanks for replies my dear raw buddies...

fermentation demo we were shown the process of lentils to sprouts. soak lentils 12 hours. then cover so in darkness for 12hrs. then sit in sunlight (on an angle and in strainer, so can continue to drain) - summer 1 day, winter approx 3 days. depending on how sunny etc. just make sure they don't get dehydrated though. then once you can see a little 'tail', refidgerate and tra-laa!!!

also, for those who eat nut...we were shown how to make nut milk, and nut cheese. very simple and easy process.
put approx 300ml water in blender, along with a few handfuls of almonds, or nut of choice (we were also shown sunflower seeds, walnut and almond). blend until milk like in colour and texture. you can either drink this then, or place in a jar and allow to sit for several hours. After one hour, you will beable to see it start to ferment - air bubbles look throught it, with a liquid on the bottom as it separates. depending on the state of fermentation you desire, the different amount of time you let it sit. longer, more fermented...etc. just scoop out the more solid 'cheese' on top, and you can eat it straight, mix in with salad, smoothie...so many options. the liquid on the bottom can be drunk as well - it may take awhile to get used to tast - esp if it is well fermented!!  -_-

yeah....oh, that chocolate was soooo good! yum yum. but have my banana and date 'icecream' that i'm looking forward to this afternoon after work. hm....gim-me, gim-me, gim-me!!  -_- -_-

mmm sounds like a plan.banana and date icecream...hee hee..enjoy my sweet :wub:
you are really gonna freak out dee and andy,with your fizzing fermentations and 'weird' icecreams...harr harr,maybe they too will come across to raw,or not!!they can gum up their bodies with beef steaks and chips,and ring your father and tell him you have lost the plot,hanging out with hippies and being led astray by me..lol!

no wonder Neets raves about your salads. i almost ate the computer screen. yummo. wait on cant have that til may 16. it will be worth the wait.

hannah sounds like you had a great night and learnt heaps - good on you.

hmmmm raw chef hey - awesome.

ohh speeds Hann will make you a freshie for then....lol ^_^

so may 16 speedy, you can eat your computer screen?! hahaha

yes, possibly need a new salad by then...might be an extreme case of 'fermentation' otherwise!! eeewww... -_-

why may 16? what's on then?

Neets,

i agee i think the goodness might have just left this salad by then. he he

Hannah,

na - too many enzymes and nutrients in the screen for me. (he he)

On may 16 my gs feast ends. - well maybe.

Oh shame,

I hadnt been on the RP website for a while and missed out on Raw food night!!!  WHAT!!!  hOw did that happen???

I would love to come to the next one.

That'll teach me to log in more often!!

>>Blossom lets meet up sometime.  Eat and talk Raw for a time!!

By the way, who organised this???

xpaul

>>Neet, I love all your different photos each week.
I am inspired, stay tuned.

Paul i think they are organising another one in the next month,right Hannah?

thank you...its all fun isnt it...

hows life with you?have you been very busy?

hey i hope you are going to post on my topic,raw energy let it shine....havent had any guys posting yet,,Grant,Brett,Harls(know youare in the jungle...but stilll,lol)

Man, I have been busy.

I have just finished a 5 week intensive training in my Feldenkrais studies.  Only 1 and a half years to go!!!  Its huge, I am loving it soo much.  Its amazing the human potential this method can bring up.  I start up classes next week at the Melbourne City Baths - looking forward to that!  I am looking forward to teaching people what I have learnt.
Yep, love it awesome, I think everyone in the world should be doing it. 

What else?? well, I am working on a number of Raw projects.  I have my catering business, going well, I am doing a function on Wednesday for Royal Selangor.  So its Malaysian inspired food.   Half of the menu is RAW!!  They wont notice!!!  ha!!  And like always it will be the first to go.

I made these really yummy, chocolate coated ginger lychees.  Yeah, they are pretty spesh!

I am going to start manufacturing Raw Crackers, including other seed based products.  So a lot of my time is going into that.  Sheryl is helping me out a bit - eagerly waiiting her return!!
>>> Do you eat seeds Neet?  Crackers, cookies??

I am really excited more so, to get it out there into the general public, to get them transitioning off bread products. 
Providing the healthier alternative.
Flax seeds are really good for you.  Omega, omega omega!!!  Good for cleansing too!
For those Raw foodies that want to sample, they will be made using ingredients that are fresh, raw and living, I dont use irritants such as garlic, onion or spices. 

Fresh vegies, and herbs.

What else can I tell you???

Peaches are good.  So are bananas.  I like oranges this week.

Oh yeah!!! 

I had my wisdom teeth out on Thursday.  Fine no problems.  I had no drugs, she yanked them ouut and I was back at school that day!!! 

She gave me several scripts for drugs like panadeine forte and something else, but there was no pain at all.
So, I didn't dare take anything.
I kind of wished I went to a hippie dentist instead, next time!!
In any case my teeth are all good, cavity and filling free.

I reckon the drugs people take makes the healing processes slower, not only masking the pain.

yeah, so that was an interesting case study...

RAW POWER!!  - thats what my friends call me! ha!

tell me about you.  Are you fasting till may16?
you should be called WillPower.
xxpaul

Have you seen the RAW movie link on youtube? http://youtube.com/watch?v=ynXGA6fCEgU

wow
Paul,your life is indeed full..but very exciting too...Feldenkrais is an amazing practice...had a few treatments years ago...was great until the man got really touchy feeling in a very un-feldenkrais wow...not so lol,i can tell you!

your catering biz sounds amazing...mmm those lychees sound awesome...no i choose not to eat crackers or cookies..i'm an 811rv gal! -_-

you really are raw power man,good for you..you are inspirational...know wonder you havent had much time on the forum lately...

awesome about your wisdom teeth experience...no drugs very cooool!!dont need em,just make you feel sick..they do me anyway..pain is good for us...if you know what i mean...it builds character and courage...its only pain after all!

speeds is doing a gs fast and he is looking to finish on may16....or not...?right speedy?

yep that's right Neets but reserve the right to continue if i feel guided.

Paul i agree with Neets what a full life. awesome story about widsdom teeth.

Thanks for sharing the photos hannah!

......... Just to let you guys in Perth know, that we are getting in Scott's products from livingearth.com into the shop where I work... They were ordered awhile ago, and will be here this week. We ordered all different powders and new raw ingredients, that we havent had in Perth before. How exciting!

Ive tasted his goji powder, and its bright orange and sublime!

x   x

paul, you're life sounds extremely busy and interesting! would be great to meet up some time.
gary, garth and meghan organised the food night...not sure if you know any of them?
hoping to have another meet up soon though, so keep checking in here so you dont miss out on the next one!

speedy, good going with the gs. that's really great. how much/what do you have each day??

jen, aren't the products that scott sells so good? quite a few choices of powders etc too which is great for something a bit different. so nice to get raw products from other countries, but easily accessable to us, such as through him.

agree about pain is good...chinese massage sort ey neet?!! heehee.  :wub: :wub:

heee hee thats mighty 'good' pain Hann,lol

Pleeaasssee, would someone let me know in advance the next Melbourne raw get together, I can always bus down

Hey guys,

I'm one of the organisers of the Melbourne raw gatherings, we meet up roughly once a month, and I've just emailed one of the other organisers regarding the next gathering date. I'll post it as soon as it's figured out!

There is HEAPS of enthusiasm here in Melbourne for raw food, it's great to see. I'm certain we can build up the networks and hold regular (perhaps even major) events down here, despite the less than encouraging weather in the colder months!

And if any raw Melbournites would like to share their raw skills and hold a demonstration, please let us know. I think sharing of raw information is a VERY important factor in strengthening the raw community.

And I got some kombucha culture! How's that for a score! People often bring stuff along to share (besides food). Next time I'm going to photocopy an article I've found that shows how to make a solar dehydrator... really easily!

cheers everyone!

Hi,
What a fabulous idea!!
rawl

I have an idea when the airlines advertise cheap flights to Melbourne from launceston, I will probably come to the raw gatherings in Melbourne.

So if you organise one day for lunch get together it will be perfect because I can go for the day and come back to Launceston on the last flight.

Hi Paul

Just read your post about your crackers etc..... fantastic i am doing exactly the same thing but have also added some stuff with onion and garlic for variety, also doing a range of other seed based stuff aswell. I agree with you we need to get people making better choices and yes i've seen some people that look amazing that are getting there full supply of omega's.

Thats my motto.... Healthy Alternatives!

It is going really well, it's pretty full on though! Your cattering sounds great, it's another booming industry out there for raw....... looked at that as well but it's not my forte, thought i'd leave it to the experts.. like yourself!

Wishing you all the best with your ventures..... so Rock On Raw Power!

Karen

xx