26 days
Raw





Today was good. I have had very little appetite. I think my body has been trying to focus on getting this last bit of toxins out with my period. I have been wanting a lot of lemon water. And I ate a banana about mid morning, then a cucumber salad for lunch.. I was craving cucumbers.
I went grocery shopping and although I will have to go one more time before Thanksgiving I have made out my menu and have all my recipes which I will share. The plan, after consulting my husband is to have as many raw dishes as possible without upsetting the troops. It is quite possible some in my family will not know that dishes are raw... I stuck with the traditional favorites and added raw around that ...


Thanksgiving preparations
Picture a bounty of raw, vibrant, live foods.. One that you can indulge in and feel no guilt. One that you can enjoy and then have more energy after eating, instead of lethargy. That is my goal. The idea of a cornucopia of raw foods. Thanksgiving for the bounty that God has given us. Celebrating the food that he created to sustain us and give us life more abundantly.

Menu
Appetizer (as raw as possible- this one is easy)

• Raw Hummus (RAWvolution) served with carrots, celery, green and red peppers, and either flax seed chips or flax dehydrated crackers
• Grapes, other fruit, dehydrated fruits, and nuts
• Cheese sticks with Marinara sauce (RAWvolution)

Drinks

• Water with Lemon
• Fresh apple juice with cider spices
• Fresh pot of Red bush Chai tea
• Soda- we will most likely have soda for Vyk and his mom
• Wine- my dad is bringing a bottle of wine
• Lager- I bought some organic Lager for Vyk to try

Main Meal

• Turkey- free range organic prepared with sage, rosemary, chicken broth, wine, etc.
• Wild grain Rice w/ fresh herbs
• Savory stuffing (RAWvolution)- I am providing both in case the stuffing is a bust.
• Mashed Potatoes- vegan but cooked... My plan is to use veggie broth, but I do not have a recipe so I will wing it. If anyone has a recipe, email me.
• Stuffed Mushrooms (RAWvolution)
• Green Beans with lemon, dill, and pine nuts
• BIG Arugula salad with squash and pomegranate seeds (recipe adapted from Delicious Living magazine- free magazine they give away at Whole Foods and Health food stores)
• Fresh cranberries

Dessert

• Pecan Pie (RAWvolution)
• Pumpkin Pie (whole foods made)
• Truffle Balls (RAWvolution)

THE PLAN

I am going to try to snack on the appetizer as I prepare the rest of the food (breakfast). My dad is preparing the turkey because I do not have an oven (how very rawfoodist of me :)- For the main meal, my plan is to lead with the salad, then mushrooms and stuffing, have a small serving (because by now I will be overeating) of mashed potatoes and a taste of the green beans. I will wait to eat my raw desserts until my stomach is fully ready.. Maybe after cleaning up and a walk... that is a great idea! While everyone else is plopped out on the sofas I will have enough energy to walk! :) My idea is making the traditional thanksgiving meal spread out from breakfast to dinner... so it will not be as much of an overeating fest!

Anyway, that is the plan and I will follow up with letting you know the best of the best recipes, what worked and what did not! If I do this... I will be at about what 80-90% raw! Pretty good huh! :) I am excited about this meal. I will have more than enough, I will have indulged!