O.K. So I had planned to start my juice feast yesterday, then found out at the last minute about a great veggie potluck that was taking place right near the organic farm where I was going to purchase my produce. I picked up my juicing produce & also some fresh, organic cherries and strawberries to bring to the potluck & headed over there.
Those are the feathery tops of fennel bulbs sticking way out of the box. LOVE fennel! I juice the fennel bulb and the greens too. Or use them both in salads. Or blend them both in a soup.
As soon as I arrived at the potluck, I was asked to make a salad from some beautiful, fresh greens my friend Vincent had hydroponically grown on his roof. I used what was around. Apples, red onion, slivered almonds. And a dressing of lime juice, olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh ginger and sea salt. Nice and fresh and light. And I served up the cherries and strawberries on top of two fanned-out kale leaves on a platter. The red against the green backdrop looked quite festive. Should have taken a photo. Raylon Smith took this photo with the salad.
The variety of foods at the potluck was so good, that I ended up sampling several things; all vegan, but several cooked. Lucky me that one of the guests had watched one of my videos on YouTube about how to make a raw collard burrito wrap & she brought a tray of those.
Here’s the entertaining video with BD Freeman from when I had my restaurant, Veggie Magic/Vibe Cuisine:
They were delicious! I give her a lot of credit because she had to do some improvisation. The exact recipe isn’t revealed in the video.
I did manage to avoid the dessert table, until I found out that our Peruvian hostess had made a traditional corn cake, vegan-style. I’m always interested in authentic, ethic foods, so I just had to try it. And it was yummy! But the fiesta of food had its effects. I woke up this morning feeling groggy and my eyes were puffy.
I dragged myself to my church for our holiday celebration service and was immediately buoyed by the spirit of the people there. It was a packed house! Funny how everyone shows up for the holidays. My church celebrates all faiths. I love the inclusivity of it. We lit candles and it was so beautiful from the balcony.
Afterward, the chorus invited my mom (a musician) and me and friends to brunch with them. I ordered a salad, which tasted like pesticides. Once you’ve eaten the pure thing, you just can’t enjoy pesticide-laden veggies anymore.
Now, I’m REALLY ready for my juice feast. Starting first thing tomorrow. I’m all stocked up and motivated.
It’s Simply Grateful Sunday and I am grateful that tomorrow brings another day and another chance to do what I know is best for my health.
To Your Supercharged Life!
Jenna
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