This past Sunday was our annual family and friend Holiday dinner. Our very good friend like to treat everyone. It's his way of giving to all for the hoilday. We have done this every year for the past few years. Usually we go to an I talian restuarant but this year was completely different. Two of us are veg heads...not always a problem but you do have to ask how the food is prepared. My close friend in addition to being vegan is also raw. What that means is nothing is consumed that had been heated above 115 degrees. This is to preserve the vital nutrient and enzymes for maximum absorption.

Again, not so much a problem if all you want to eat is salad and raw veggies. This year was a brand new restuarant. We went to Pure Food and Wine. This is one of the top raw reataurants in the country. Every dish is a work of art as it's presented to the table. Not only is the food beautiful to look at but all textures and flavors meld together in perfect harmony. The beauty of raw food is nothing is covered up. Each individual ingredient is tasted within the dish.


I started out with the Spicy Thai Wrap as my appetizer. For the main course, I chose the Portobllo Mushroom with an almond stuffing and cranberry sauce. For dessert, the Classic Sundae of course! Now you may be thinking, "how do you make ice cream without cooking it?" The secret is young coconut meat. Once frozen, it can be blended in a high speed blender and will have a very creamy consistancy. All that's needed is the flavoring and sweetner (usually agave). It's frozen heaven.


All I can say is I can't wait to go back for another extraodinary experience!

As always,
TOO