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RAW FOOD INDEX: (please scroll down to read)
- Monthly Raw Vegan Potluck
- Monthly Raw Food Classes
- Testimonials
- Events
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Monthly Raw Vegan Potluck
Raw Chef Maureen of EZ Raw Living hosts monthly Raw Vegan Potlucks usually on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
WHEN: CANCELLED - Sunday, Jan 15/17 - 4 to 6:30 pm
WHEN: CANCELLED - Sunday, Jan 15/17 - 4 to 6:30 pm
WHERE: My home in South Courtenay
COST: Small $2 donation to cover expenses
RSVP: 250-338-3330 - OR - ezrawliving@gmail.com
DEMO: How to prepare a Raw Vegan dish
DEMO: How to prepare a Raw Vegan dish
CURIOUS? Attendees may include newbies, dabblers, and the seasoned raw foodie. Join us to share this lifestyle and find out just how much fun and tasty living food can be!
WHAT TO BRING: A raw vegan dish to feed 8 people; no animal products, no cooked ingredients, no canned foods please; an ingredient list for your dish; your own serving utensils, plate, mug, bowl, and cutlery.
OPEN TO ANYONE: A wonderful opportunity to try raw living food, connect with others, and learn about this lifestyle!
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Monthly Raw Food Classes
As a Raw Chef I want to show you how EZ it is to prepare raw vegan food that contains
NO Animal Products, NO Dairy, and NO Gluten.
Classes are hands-on and include a booklet, recipes, and hearty samples of all the delicious food we prepare . . . bring along a healthy appetite! Maximum five people per class!
No charge for the HOST with groups of Five
Organize your own private raw food class for your group
When four of your friends sign up for the class - YOU ATTEND FOR FREE!
WHEN: 3rd Sunday of each month - 3 to 6 pm
WHERE: My home in South Courtenay
PRE-REGISTRATION AT: 250-338-3330
QUESTIONS? ezrawliving@gmail.com
WHERE: My home in South Courtenay
PRE-REGISTRATION AT: 250-338-3330
QUESTIONS? ezrawliving@gmail.com
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Beginning Raw Classes:
$55 / Individual 3 hour class
$155 / Beginning Raw Series of 3 classes (save $10)
Forget cooking! This series of 3 classes is designed to teach you the basics and get you going on your raw foods journey. Each class builds on the concepts taught in the previous class, allowing you the time and support you need while learning!
Raw Basics
The first class introduces you to the essential basics of raw and living foods, shows you how EZ it is to prepare raw foods, and provides tips on how to make this lifestyle work for you! Learn to make nutrient-dense Green Smoothies, how to sprout nuts and seeds, your own Mylk from nuts and seeds, simple breakfast cereal to replace packaged processed cereals from the store, an amazing Avocado Salad that everyone loves, Raw Sunshine Crackers, and the secret to making a rich and creamy Chocolate Mousse.
What's For Lunch?
In the second class you will be introduced to raw food alternatives for some of your favourite cooked foods. You learn how to prepare transitional foods to eat as you gradually progress to including more living foods in your diet such as raw bread, buttery spread, raw sandwiches, how to marinate salad greens, thick and hearty soup, chocolate cake with creamy icing.
Complete Raw Meal
The third and final class puts together all you have learned in the previous two classes. A complete raw meal consisting of an appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert will be prepared from scratch using all raw ingredients. Tangy Dill Pasta and Vegetables al Forno pictured here is just one of those dishes!
Exploring Raw Classes:
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Exploring Raw Classes:
$55 / Individual 3 hour class
$100 / Exploring Raw Series of 2 classes (save $10)
Watch for schedule in 2013
Dehydrator 101
This class will teach you how to really use the dehydrator and how to put together the ingredients that will give you just the right textures and flavours to enhance your raw meals. Make delicious lunches, sweet treats, exciting dinner entrees, dried nuts, seeds and fruit leathers - all in the dehydrator! This class promotes dehydration at 105 degrees for maximum nutrition.
Raw...Green Smoothies & Salads
Looking for abundant health, increased energy, regulated weight and reduced cravings? Green Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to start improving your health - no matter what your current diet looks like! Delicious green blender drink packed with energy and nutrition of only organic fruit, organic greens, and water! And by learning how to combine unusual ingredients with delightful dressings, your salads can become sensational meals!
RAW...Nori Roll Basics
Learn everything you need to know to make a variety of perfect raw vegan Nori rolls, including how to roll Nori sheets correctly, make a faux sushi rice, spicy dipping sauces and side dishes. This is a hands on class – be ready to have fun rolling your own sushi.
RAW...on the Run
What’s for lunch? Everyone loves to eat with their hands and to take food "to go”. So instead of sandwiches which are high in carbs and can leave you feeling weighed down and tired – try making RAW wraps n’ rolls, dips n’ spreads, and unbelievable EZ Rawpple Pie as the perfect energizing solution for busy people on the go!
Raw Food Asian Style
Enjoy raw Asian recipes without the saturated fats and processed sugar. Learn to create your own dinner party "Asian Style" with these classic dishes (raw style) like Thai coconut soup, Thai wraps, green mango salad, pad Thai, and coconut mango ice cream, and more!
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Testimonials
- "Easy to make. I thought raw food is more complicated, but it isn't! Thank you so much. I really enjoyed the classes. Now I can make some raw food at home and I'm enjoying sprouting every day! - Aya
- "Maureen is an excellent instructor covering all the basics and more. We were introduced to a wide variety of recipes and ended each class with a fine dining experience of all that was made. Doesn't get any better than that!" - Karen
- "I feel that I have found a way of eating that will improve my immune system and overall health. I am so grateful to have had this learning experience. It has been life changing. Thank you for your commitment and the desire to share your knowledge." - Cindy
- "We've covered so much and so many food categories. I would just like a continuation of the kind of things you've been doing. This was a fantastic class! I have learned sooo much. It's changed my perspective on food." - Danielle
- "I feel like God led me to you so I won't get a recurrence of the cancer! Now I like my greens in liquid form." - Donna
- "Great classes! This has been the birth of a lifestyle for me. The food was rich and inviting!" - Nonni
- "I loved Maureen's classes. You will find them very informative and a great start to feeling better and eating healthier!" - Catherine
- "Gives me a wider approach towards healthy food." - Lorraine
- "Classes are fun and interactive. There is much talk and laughter, and the food is colourful and fantastic! Information is generously given and I already use several of the foods I learned. I would recommend these classes for anybody interested in preparing raw foods!" - Kathy
- "Thank you so much Maureen! You opened new doors to a healthier life for myself, my family." - Dee
- "I took all three classes, and can't say enough about them. Tasty dishes that really surprized me- a raw cake made with walnuts that I loved (and I normally don't like walnuts), a pasta dish made only with raw food (the noodles were zucchini) and homemade crackers that were unbelievable!! I feel better drinking green smoothies, and even have my children trying some of the recipes." - Catherine
- "I started my raw food 5 years ago, but these classes were very informative and very good. I love it and I will recommend those classes to everyone I know." - Ewa
- "The first class I was overwhelmed with this new way to eat. By the 2nd class I was able to figure how I might integrate this new way of uncooking with how I normally cook. What won me over was how delicious the food tasted." - May
- "Wonderful attendees! Great communal atmosphere in this class. Definitely saw a lot of people enjoying themselves. I adored the Mexicali Quinoa, but it was all wonderful!" - Heidi
- "I like the way you are very open to answering questions while preparing the kale salad, crackers and the cake." - Lu
- "Excellent classes that everyone should take part in. How people who have never eaten raw can get so excited about the ease and taste and health benefits - the energy in the class because of this is awesome." - Brian
- "The people, the food and the knowledge! Everything had its own distinct flavour, delicious." - Sherry
- "I have loved my experience with you Maureen. You have opened my eyes to raw. I am now able to make recipes on my own and they actually taste good." - Emilie
Events
Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers Meeting - May 7, 2015
- CVGSS monthly meeting Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7 pm
- I catered this event with All Raw Non-GMO Snacks: Open-faced Veggie Samosas with Cucumber Mint Raita; Sprouted Chickpea Hummus with Jicama, Celery, Carrots; Creamy Chocolate Mousse with Coconut-Lime Cookies; Calimyrna Fig Pudding with Peanut Butter-Coconut Bites.
- This was another great meeting with Dr. Thierry Vrain (formerly Head of Biotechnology at Agriculture Canada's Summerland Research Station). His presentation talk was "Are You Roundup Ready".
_________________________Free Raw Food Demo in Mission
This event was supporting the Pantry's Annual Fall Sale from October 15 - 31 with a focus on whole foods.
And as usual Margo and the gang at The Pantry were a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed the raw food demo, their in-store specials, gift baskets and more!
Once again, sales for my new booklet "Saucy Raw Pasta" are going well and feedback has been great!
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At the Mission Abbotsford Women's Social Club meeting October 5th, I did a raw food presentation. The women were shown how to make RAW PASTA from root vegetables and enjoy hearty samples of veggie pasta in a creamy sauce.
Everyone was surprised by the taste and ease of making Raw Pasta, they enjoyed the hearty samples, and we all had a good time!
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Free Raw Food Demos in Abbotsford
Held two raw food demos on Saturday, Sept 10 at Nutrifoods Market on Sumas Way in Abbotsford. Attendees who came specifically for these demos brought their raw food questions, and I was pleased to share my knowledge. My new book "Saucy Raw Pasta" was available for sale!
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Free Raw Food Demos in Mission
On Saturday August 13 at the Pantry in Mission, I did a demonstration how to make GREEN SMOOTHIES and showed how easy it is to make RAW PASTA from root veggies! The idea of the demos, which took place at 10:30 am and 1 pm, was to introduce people to raw foods, and give them the chance to taste some delicious living food!
It was a great day with large crowds. I showed how to make of a couple of different flavours of Green Smoothies, and then demonstrated how to make pasta noodles from zucchini, carrots, and beets, which were coated in a creamy sauce. The demos and tasty raw foods were a hit!
The Pantry, 33051 First Avenue in Mission 604-826-7561, is a natural foods store where you will find all those natural food items you have been looking for - just ask the owner, Margo! This was the first year for Mission Fest 2011 - Mission's Downtown Street Fair! They blocked off the main street for events, demos, entertainment at the main stage, and it was a lot of fun to participate.
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Victoria Boutenko in Abbotsford
Raw Food Lecture by the award winning author of international best selling books on raw and living foods will present her new lecture - including Green Smoothies and handouts. Last year when we brought Victoria to town we had 80 attendees - so if you missed her last time, here is your chance to see her in 2011! For more info go to Victoria's website
Event has been cancelled
Just returning from a 3 month tour and needing to catch up on her backlog, Victoria decided to cancel her visit to Abbotsford!
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Victoria Boutenko - June 18, 2010
I am so excited that Victoria is coming to Abbotsford for a 3-hour presentation which will include a 2-hour talk, 1-hour Q&A, and Green Smoothie tasting! I met Victoria at a weekend event last year and thoroughly enjoyed her presentation, the immense amount of information she shared, the Green Smoothies, and of course Victoria who is such an amazingly straight forward person who tells it like it is. If you can attend, it will be well worth it! There will be a 3-week Green Smoothie Challenge following Victoria's talk for those of you who are inspired and want some support getting started - August 10-31.
Victoria Boutenko is an author, teacher, inventor, researcher, artist and mother of three. She teaches classes on healthy living and raw food all over the world. As a result of her research and teachings, thousands of people are drinking and sharing green smoothies.
She has authored 12 Steps to Raw Foods, Green Smoothie Revolution, Raw Family Signature Dishes and Green for Life. Green for Life is an award winning, international best seller which has been translated into 26 languages with over a quarter of a million copies being sold world wide.
Through Victoria's thorough research, she found "that adding blended greens to anyone's diet makes such a profound health improvement, that it may even surpass the benefits of eating a typical all-raw diet with a relatively small amount of greens". You can view more about how her family overcame health challenges simply through dietary changes at http://www.rawfamily.com/
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Tim Van Orden in Abbotsford
On May 16, we were the lucky recipients of an evening presentation by Tim VanOrden an elite athlete who has won many awards - on a plant based diet!
Tim shared his philosophy, what he eats, training tips, his thoughts on supplements, whole foods, and so much more. He spoke about realizing your potential, overcoming obstacles, common dietary misconceptions, nutritional needs, food as fuel, dealing with stress - and I was greatly impressed with his knowledge, enthusiasm and vitality -this man is definitely walking (or running) his talk!
EZ Raw Living & Busye Bodye Naturals are bringing healthy lifestyle speakers to Abbotsford - and Tim VanOrden was our latest presenter. On May 5 we booked Dr Brian Clement, and scheduled Victoria Boutenko (for the 2nd year in a row) but unfortunately she had to cancel.
And since Shanna and I served up batches of Green Smoothies at the event which were enjoyed by all, I thought I'd share the recipe for you to try!
SWEET POWER SMOOTHIE
1 whole bunch of spinach
1/3 of a whole pineapple
1 banana
1 apple
2 cups water
- Blend all together in a Vitamix
Tim is an Elite Raw Vegan Runner who is a great motivational speaker and champion for the raw food lifestyle. He has a mission - to share the principles of health and vitality with the world. His talks have inspired countless people across the globe to change their lives!
For more info on Tim VanOrden and his Running Raw Project visit http://www.runningraw.com/
EZ Raw Living & Busye Bodye Naturals are bringing healthy lifestyle speakers to Abbotsford - and Tim VanOrden was our latest presenter. On May 5 we booked Dr Brian Clement, and scheduled Victoria Boutenko (for the 2nd year in a row) but unfortunately she had to cancel.
And since Shanna and I served up batches of Green Smoothies at the event which were enjoyed by all, I thought I'd share the recipe for you to try!
SWEET POWER SMOOTHIE
1 whole bunch of spinach
1/3 of a whole pineapple
1 banana
1 apple
2 cups water
- Blend all together in a Vitamix
Tim is an Elite Raw Vegan Runner who is a great motivational speaker and champion for the raw food lifestyle. He has a mission - to share the principles of health and vitality with the world. His talks have inspired countless people across the globe to change their lives!
For more info on Tim VanOrden and his Running Raw Project visit http://www.runningraw.com/
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Doctor Brian Clement in Abbotsford
Presented by EZ Raw Living and Busye Bodye Naturals
Doctor Brian Clement, N.M.D., Ph.D., author, international lecturer and director of the renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, will do a presentation on the topic "Change Your Lifestyle, Save Your Life; How to Prevent Aging and Heal Disease". He will also discuss dealing with disease, cancer, serious illness and the possibility of miracles. An extensive question and answer period will be offered so that participants will leave with viable, personal roadmaps back to completely healthy lives.
For more Information on Hippocrates Institute & the work of Doctor Clement, go to http://www.hippocratesinst.org/
When: Thursday May 5 from 6-9 pm
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, Abbotsford
Presentation - from 6 - 8:30 pm
Question and Answers - from 8:30 - 9 pm
Advance tickets: $20 - ($15 for RawBC members)
Tickets at door: $25 - ($20 for RawBC members)
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Taste of Health Show - October 25, 2010
A group of us got together and went up to Vancouver to spend the day at the Taste of Health show. Of course we had to snap a picture, so here are a few of my students that were rounded up at picture taking time. Back row from left are May, Lorraine, RawRose, Linda and Chris. Front row from left are Brian, me, and Glen.
When: Thursday May 5 from 6-9 pm
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, Abbotsford
Presentation - from 6 - 8:30 pm
Question and Answers - from 8:30 - 9 pm
Advance tickets: $20 - ($15 for RawBC members)
Tickets at door: $25 - ($20 for RawBC members)
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Taste of Health Show - October 25, 2010
A group of us got together and went up to Vancouver to spend the day at the Taste of Health show. Of course we had to snap a picture, so here are a few of my students that were rounded up at picture taking time. Back row from left are May, Lorraine, RawRose, Linda and Chris. Front row from left are Brian, me, and Glen.
Once there everyone scattered in all directions, but we all had a great time visiting the individual table displays, attending the hourly workshops, and taste testing the food samples. A fun day!
My teacher RawRose, was a workshop presenter at the show and made her Banana Lemon Pie. The recipe is in her "Uncooking with RawRose" book. It was just wonderful to see her again!After the show some of us went to Gorilla Food for a raw meal.
It was a great rush to take pictures before we ate - because we were all very hungry!
Right - Burger and Jungle Coleslaw
Below - Avocado Carrot Soup
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