My Name is Melissa and I live in beautiful Nauvoo, IL. This is a blog to record my journey on raw food. I will share with you my first 30 days on raw food, some of my favorite recipes, and some very helpful websites. I am sharing because so many people have asked. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at ctradams@juno.com



My Favorite Raw Salad Dressing
Garlic, Ginger Dressing
1 1/2 c. Cold Pressed Olive Oil
1/3 c. Garlic Bulbs
2 Tbs. Ginger (about a 1-2 in. section depending on thickness)
3 Tbs. Nama Shoyu
1/2 c. Fresh squezed lemon juice

Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix or high power blender until smooth. This dressing is VERY yummy!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Surviving, no CONQUERING a chinese buffet w/SUSHI

Ok, so last night was Valentine's day. Tom & I went out with the Steens (very close friends of ours). We drove all the way to Quincy (a 1 hr drive) to go to our favorite restuarant. It is a chinese buffet w/sushi and a bar where you can make your own dishes. For the first time since being 100%, I was some what tempted. On the drive there, I thought to myself, "I have been SO good, a few pieces of sushi won't hurt me." I decided to eat a plate of fruit when I first got there and then make my choice after that. The fruit (apple slices, oranges, & melon) were so sweet and juicy to me. My desire for sushi was suddenly gone. I thought it would be worse once I saw everyone else eating it, but it was just GONE!! I brought my favorite raw salad dressing. I'll post my salad dressing another time.

I normally would have left that buffet feeling deprived having not had my favorite food. Instead I left feeling on top of the world. If I could get you to understand how much I have LOVED sushi, you would understand what a defeat this is. I know now that I am doing this for live! I am commited and VERY excited to be!

Have a Happy, Healthy Day!

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