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December 6, 2002

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"Living LightLiving Light" Raw World Community News Issue #1Wed, 4 Dec 2002 20:57:44 -0800

Dear Raw Food Enthusiasts,This is the first of a series of newsletters being produced by Living Light as part of our credo "Creating a global community based on love and allowance with raw food at its foundation." Each issue will feature free recipes and information of interest to the raw community.

In this first issue of Raw World Community News, we focus on our upcoming event, Raw World in Costa Rica, and we include several recipes and interviews from Raw World presenters and chefs.

Raw World Community News Issue #1 Table of Contents In this issue you will find the following news and information items:1: Facts about Costa Rica, the site for Raw World February 20032: Spotlight on three Raw World presenters: Cherie Soria, Victoria Boutenko, and Paul Nison3: Spotlight on participant Tim Connolly (the first person to register for RAW WORLD)4: Natural beauty expert, master raw food chef, and Raw World presenter Elaina Love with hints for natural skin care5: Tropical fruit smoothies from juice gurus and Raw World presenters, Carl and Judy Genece-Murphy6: Spanish phrases you'll want to know!7: Q & A with Raw World presenter Professor Rozalind Gruben -- this issue: Garlic8: Master raw food chef and Raw World presenter Matt Samuelson on Costa Rica AND one of his favorite recipes -- hummus9: Great airfares available now for Costa Rica!10: The RAW WORLD Mission Statement11: Attention Angels! (Volunteer for Raw World service)12. Raw World SponsorshipNext issue look for spotlights on other Raw World presenters Dan Ladermann, David Wolfe, Doug Graham, Caryn Hartglass, and Juliano, more natural beauty treatments with Elaina Love, more Q & A from Rozi Gruben, as well as more great recipes and facts about Costa Rica!

Raw World Community News Issue #1, 12/5/02A Publication of Living Light

1: Facts about Costa RicaFact -- The month of February in Montezuma, Costa Rica has nearly perfect weather and almost no bugs!Fact -- Costa Rica has no army and is a peaceful democracy!Fact -- The people of Costa Rica are very well educated, friendly, and they enjoy North Americans!Fact -- Tropical fruits and coconuts abound throughout Costa Rica!Fact -- Costa Rica is bordered on one side by the Caribbean and on the other side by the Pacific! 2a: Spotlight on Cherie Soria, Raw World coproducer, author of Angel Foods: Healthy Recipes for Heavenly Bodies, and director of Living Light Culinary Arts Institute:"This is the third year Living Light has produced raw lifestyle retreats in Costa Rica. It's a country rich in tropical fruits, friendly people, and great weather. I have traveled all over Costa Rica and marveled at its beauty, but as soon as I walked onto the beaches of Montezuma, on the Nicoya Peninsula, I was captivated. I immediately knew we had to produce a festival there and share it with our raw family. There are miles of beautiful pristine beaches, nature reserves, gentle seas, monkeys playing in the trees, and perfect temperatures. Best of all, we will be sharing it with some of our favorite people in the raw community -- all of you!"2b: Spotlight on Victoria Boutenko, author of Raw Family and Twelve Steps to Raw Food:"Each time I glance at my calendar and see Costa Rica written across February 1-9, I experience a natural high! I visited Costa Rica before. This country is so abundant in top-quality fresh ripe exotic fruit! I can't wait to be surrounded by heirloom organic papayas again! Whenever I have a chance to live on fresh tropical fruit for a few days I always feel rejuvenated. Swimming in warm ocean waters, sleeping under starry tropical skies, breathing air filled with oxygen and ions recharge my body with endless energy, which lasts for months after.At big gatherings like Raw World, I always meet lots of new friends. I also have a chance to reconnect with old ones. I am always interested to know what they are doing and where they are going. I constantly learn something new. I will enjoy spending time with the Living Light Family.I am looking forward to sharing my latest discoveries in the field of raw foods with all my friends."2c: Spotlight on Paul Nison, author of The Raw Life and Raw Knowledge"I am looking forward to Raw World and visiting Costa Rica. I'm excited about being part of such a big raw food event and meeting people from around the world who are traveling to this beautiful place to experience the best of the best. As I travel the country I meet so many confused people when it comes to health and even the raw food diet. One person will say one thing and another will say something else. I'm excited to share my message that each one of us is unique and there is no "one way for everyone." We all agree that raw is the answer but there are many ways to get there. I want to tell people to do what makes the most sense for them and what will get the results they desire. It should not be about being 100% perfect all the time. It should be about being 100% happy all the time. I plan to simplify the messages and topics that many people are so confused about so they will be happy and enjoy the raw life and the raw world." 3: Spotlight on participant Tim Connolly of San Jose, California (the first person to register for Raw World). We asked Tim why he is so enthusiastically anticipating Raw World. His answer:"I was drawn to the tropical setting, exotic fruit, many wonderful speakers, the chance to get to know some more raw food enthusiasts, and to have a real vacation where for once I didn't have to worry about fending for myself at each meal. With all of this, plus the fact that I had not taken a real vacation in a long, long time, I realized that there was really no way I could NOT go to Raw World. I then committed to myself that I was going to go on this trip no matter what happened in my life!"4: Natural beauty expert, author of Elaine's Pure Joy Kitchen, and Raw World presenter, Elaina Love says,"When it comes to beauty care, simple is best. At Raw World I'll be sharing with you some of the secrets I've learned along the way, which are really just common sense. We will be making masks for our skin, skin brushing, talking about the best ways to care for our hair and body, and best of all, we will have fun!"Here is a natural beauty secret you can try at home: Skin brush your face for a smooth, clear, complexion. A small vegetable fiber face skin brush from the health food store works well. Just brush your face everywhere in a circular direction every morning. Make sure your skin is not wet when brushing it. Follow up by rinsing your skin with fresh water. Dry your skin and apply coconut oil as a moisturizer, if needed. I'll share some more beauty secrets with you in the next issue. "--Elaina"5: Tropical fruit smoothie recipe (serves 2)from juice gurus, Carl Murphy and Judy Genece-Murphy Combine in a blender and puree until smooth:water of 1 young coconut3 oranges, peeled and chopped1 papaya, peeled and seeded1/4 pineapple, peeled and chopped4 bananasEnjoy!6: Here are a couple of easy Spanish phrases you'll want to remember! "Donde esta el bano?" (doan-day es-tah el bon-yo) = "Where is the bathroom?""Yo soy vegetariano." (yo soy veh-heh-tair-ee-ah-no) = "I am a vegetarian."7: Q & A with Professor Rosalind A Gruben H.L.C., R.S.A.All copyrights reserved November 2002Q: Is it a good idea to eat garlic?A: Garlic contains allicin and mustard oil both of which are toxic and irritating to the delicate membranes of your body. Also a sulfur compound in garlic has been shown to interfere with communications between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This results in impeding communications between the brain and body as well as interfering with cognitive functions. However, if adding a little garlic keeps you on a raw plant based diet and away from the destruction of flesh and dairy items and cooked food then by all means include it. * Editors note: Some of the gourmet cuisine served at Raw World will contain garlic. However, we are happy to honor your personal dietary requirements and omit garlic, onions, chili, salt, oil, or any other ingredients you prefer not to eat. Simply let us know when you register! We are committed to creating a beautiful experience for you on all levels.8: Living Light Chef Matt Samuelson on Costa Rica AND one of his favorite recipes: "I'm really looking forward to returning Costa Rica for the amazing landscapes, rivers, mountains, and ocean. I also love all the people, the wonderful climate, and the bounty available at the farmers markets. One of the great recipes I'll prepare for our participants of Raw World is my famous No-Bean Hummus. Everyone loves it!" No-Bean Hummus:2 medium zucchini3/4 c brown sesame seeds, soaked3/4 c tahini1/2 c lemon juice1/4 c olive oil5-8 cloves of garlic (or to taste)2 teaspoons Celtic salt (or to taste) dash cayenne1 1/4 teaspoons paprikaOptional: 1 small red or Anaheim pepperBlend all ingredients, except sesame seeds and tahini, in a blender or Vita-Mix. Add sesame seeds to the mixture and puree until smooth. Add tahini and blend again (or hand-blend tahini if your blender isn't powerful enough.) Enjoy with crudités, on lettuce leaves, or as a spread on flax crackers.9: Great news on airfares to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)--They are at all-time lows. Prices as low as: $231 RT from Miami !$391 RT from Los Angeles !$341 RT from San Francisco !These prices (not including taxes) were found on www.travelocity.com To get the best rates, you may need to be flexible on your travel dates. Many tours and travel packages are available from San Jose, Costa Rica if you arrive early or stay later. It's a great country to visit. For more information, click here Costa Rica's Temptations! or www.crtinfo.com.

10: The RAW WORLD Mission Statement:

Raw World is a cocreation of its organizers, staff, presenters, and participants. Our mission is to create events that provide opportunities for raw food enthusiasts to share time and love together as they celebrate the beauty of the raw lifestyle in exotic locations.Raw World is committed to:

Excellence in the quality of education, physical well-being, and spiritual nourishment.

Inspiring participants and fueling their raw enthusiasm so they may go out into the world and inspire others by example.

Enhancing the culinary skills and creativity of participants so they are likely to continue with the raw lifestyle.

Sharing information concerning health and well-being.

Offering new forms of fun, health-enhancing activities, exercise, music, dance, play, and healing arts.

Leaving the world a better place than we found it.

Our mission includes that all Raw World events embody acceptance, tolerance, compassion, love, and kindness toward all. Those involved in the cocreation of Raw World do so in the light of this statement.

The Raw World family invites you to join us in our mission of making the world a better place. For more information about Raw World, visit www.RawWorld.org or phone (707) 964-2420.

11: ATTENTION ANGELS!If you would like to help create community at Raw World, please let us know that you'd like to be a Raw World Angel! We will provide you with a list of ways to serve. Positions still available to angels who would like to be a part of our loving Living Light Community include various helping roles working with chefs, presenters, and participants. (Because of the high costs of producing such a wonderful overseas event, we are unable to offer any discounts for your service.)12: Raw World sponsorshipIf you would like to be a sponsor of Raw World, please see our sponsor page at www.RawWorld.org for information, or contact info.Love and Blessings of Radiant Health, Cherie Soria & Dan Ladermann, directorsLiving Light... Creating a global community, Built on love and allowance, With raw food at its foundation.www.RawFoodChef.com

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