Perhaps it was my low energy (general malaise) and general ambivalence towards many things, but someone/something stuffed a very angry and insistent bee into my bonnet this week. Granted – I snuffled the odd piece of cheese, and I enjoyed a couple of pita wedges – however, for the first time in eons, I was able to meet my goals in a satisfactory manner. I consider 90% raw to be a fine accomplishment. Although many of the raw food activists – Alissa Chohen, Victoria Boutenko, for example – state that going 100% is the only way (for the majority of people) to refrain from reverting back to a mainly cooked diet, I am hopeful that “working up to it” might actually work for me.

Juice 1

- 1 collard leaf
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1/3 of a cucumber
- 1/4 lemon
- 3/4 large apple

Rating: 6/10

Juice 2

- 3 stalks of kale
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1/3 of a cucumber
- 1/2 lemon

Rating: 7/10

Entreé 1: Pasta and Marinara Sauce

- 1 spiralized zucchini
- 3 tomatoes
- 12 sundried tomatoes
- 3 dates
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- 3 gloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp Braggs seasoning
- 1/2 Tbsp of Cayenne

Rating: 9/10

Entreé 2: Chocolate Chili

Mix in bowl:
- A copious amount of sprouts
- diced red peppers
- diced onions
- diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tp of Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tb of cayenne
- 1/4 cup of chili powder
- 2 tp of cacao powder

Puree in blender:
- 4 cloves .garlic
- 3 dates
- 10 soaked sundried tomatoes + their water
- 1 tomato
- 1/8 cup olive oil

Mix together in bowl.
Additionally spice to taste.

Rating: 9/10

Soup 1: Thai Coconut Soup

Into a blender:
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple
- some loose coconut for texture

Blend and pour into a bowl.
Float mushrooms and additional pineapple in bowl. Sprinkle with cumin.

Rating: 10/10