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Raw Review: Ooosha Chocolates

Receiving the Ooosha chocolates in the post was a treat worth waiting for. It was the first time I had seen raw chocolates in a fancy form (these chocolates come in traditional chocolate box size) and naturally I was intrigued to see how they shaped up taste-wise in comparison to the sickly chocs of family occasions past. I was not disappointed. The cute shapes, attention to detail, variety of textures and flavours was a delight. I felt very spoiled as I sampled each of the four different types. I enjoyed everything about these chocolates visually and texturally, especially the Caramel Crispie. I found one a little too fatty-tasting for me personally (as can often happen with the use of cacao butter and I know I dislike it more than most) but the others were lovely and I would certainly order some for myself and as gifts in the future. Highly recommended.

To find out more about Ooosha (UK-based) click here >>

Review by Karen Knowler

 

Service Spotlight: Raw Radiant Health Inc

Introducing the radiant Natasha St. Michael of Raw Radiant Health in Quebec, Canada.  Natasha's mission is to make health simple and accessible to everyone.  She is a raw food wellness coach, helping people get healthy, lose weight and reverse chronic conditions from acne to fatigue.  Get the motivation, information and inspiration you need to get healthy and happy with Natasha's daily blog, raw food recipe demos, fitness ideas, programs and coaching options.

Find Natasha on the Directory here >>

 

Product Spotlight: Raw Skin Food

Raw Skin Food is an Organic Vegan Skin Care brand produced, manufactured and stocked in Islington, North London.  To guarantee a superior level of purity of their skin care products, each has less than 5 ingredients made using only fruit and vegetable butters, floral waters and essential oils.  Raw Skin Food currently has 3 ranges suitable for dry, oily and sensitive skins and their mantra is: Feed your skin its 5 a day, in the purest way.

 Find them on the Directory here >>

 

Guest Chef Recipe: Mango & Papaya Salad by Lisa Simpson of Raw Liberty

With summer approaching you might find that you're being drawn to lighter, fresher foods like luscious tropical fruits and salads! This zesty and filling recipe is guaranteed to tick all the right boxes and is perfect for those warm summer days.  If you're lucky you'll get to enjoy this outside whilst soaking up some golden sunshine!

Equipment: Blender, knife and plate

Ingredients:

• 1 mango, peeled
• 1 papaya, peeled and seeds removed
• 1 avocado, peeled
• Handful of alfalfa and mung bean sprouts
• 1 red pepper, diced
• ¼ cucumber diced
• 1 red chili, deseeded and chopped
• 2T apple cider vinegar
• 5T olive oil

Directions:

1. Slice the mango, papaya and avocado.
2. Arrange in an alternating pattern on a plate.
3. Garnish with red pepper, cucumber and sprouts.
4. Blend chili, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and salt until well combined.
5. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Raw Chef Tips

• A mango splitter is an inexpensive and handy kitchen gadget that can make light work of cutting the fruit in half and removing its stone.

Papaya seeds are edible and are very nutritious.  They have a peppery taste so can be sprinkled on salads or blended along with your other salad dressing ingredients.

New Directory Listings - 19th May

Listed below is the new company we've welcomed to The Raw Food Directory this week. 

We've also included and a short snapshot of who they are and what they do.  Enjoy!

116. Raw Faerie Creatiions - A selection of raw vegan cakes and treats available to order for collection in Cornwall or by post.  Birthday, Wedding and Occasion cakes can also be made to order.

117. Rawfoodz Inc - Rawfoodz is the answer to healthy convenience. A healthy alternative to traditional style dressings, sauces and spreads. We want to nourish your body while satisfying your soul.

118. Integrate Energy Healing - Integrated Energy Healing is suitable for people if they are suffering from chronic physical illness, anxiety or stress and is useful as part of an overall healthcare approach.

See you again soon for our next advertisers update!

Note From Karen: 18th May 2011

May already? How can it be that we are already half-way into 2011? That feels pretty surreal to me honestly – how about you?

With summer soon to be upon us, now is the time that most people start seriously paying attention to their body and what they put into it. I’m curious, how are you doing with your diet right now? Is it everything that you want it to be, or is it time to inject a new lease of life into your raw fare? I’d love you to drop me a line and let me know what you think is missing so I can see if we can help you via the Directory.

In the meantime, wherever you are at, In this month's issue of the Raw Food Direct there’s something for everyone, and yes, more chocolate – only for those who are already bikini-ready, of course!

Abundantly yours,
Karen

Karen Knowler
Founder & Director