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Our raw vegan potlucks are casual gatherings usually at people's homes in Washington DC, nearby Maryland, and northern Virginia. At gatherings, we mostly eat and socialize, and sometimes have an informal group discussion or presentation. These events are among the many events by VSDC.
Everyone is invited, regardless of one's regular diet or experience with raw food. You don't need to eat raw or vegetarian food normally, or be a member of VSDC. So, please come if you're interested, and enjoy a sumptuous potluck of raw vegan delights! No RSVP is required.
Bring to share, 100% raw vegan food, preferably organic, and a utensil to serve it. A simple salad of fresh organic fruits or vegetables is always welcome. For the more adventurous, there are many recipes for raw food. Please don't bring food containing anything that has ever been heated above 108°F from the time it was part of a living plant. An ingredients list placed next to your dish is helpful for those with dietary interests/constraints. Indicate which ingredients are organically grown. Your recipe is also welcome. You may optionally also bring your own plate and eating utensils to help the host or the environment. There is no fee to attend.
Why raw vegan organic foods? Many are healthful, tasty, and easy on the environment. These potlucks also provide an opportunity to taste new foods, and to get ideas for foods to prepare. For those people who want to eat raw food, these gatherings provide support from other people who understand what they're doing, and provide a nice social gathering with food one wants to eat.
The dates and general locations of our next raw vegan potluck and other upcoming VSDC events is specified on VSDC's website, newsletter, and email.
These events are no longer monthly. For years they occured monthly, usually the first Sunday of every month, from 4 to 7 PM, until 2007 April. Thanks to the many people who hosted our gatherings. Special thanks to the volunteers who coordinated these events: Loren Lockman, Robert Jordan, Ronit Klemens, Debbie Sheetz, Chandra Shekhar, Renate Wallner, David Cohen, Steve Seuser, and Patricia Powell.
Addresses, directions, and other details about upcoming raw vegan potlucks were emailed monthly. You may subscribe and manage your subscription online.
Contact VSDC with any questions.
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Recipes are at www.FromSadToRaw.com/RawRecipes.htm and www.rawfoods.com/recipes. See also Raw Food Planet's recipe website directory.
What's not raw? Anything containing anything that was ever too hot to touch or eat is not raw.
Grocery items are rarely raw, other than fresh produce.
Almost all packaged foods, including frozen vegetables, are not raw.
Rarely raw are oil, vinegar, spices, and other seasonings.
Neither pasteurized nor canned foods are raw.
Even many nuts and grains labeled raw
are not raw due to heat during processing, although any seed that can sprout is raw.
Vegan means no animal products, such as dairy, eggs, honey, and fish. This website contains more about veganism.
Organic means plants are grown with certain considerations for the environment and people. The Organic Consumers Association has more information.
Various raw food diets have different guidelines about which foods should be eaten and how they should be prepared. For example, food's recommended maximum temperature is debated, because natural enzymes, other nutrients, and living cells are destroyed at various temperatures. Raw vegan food is also called "living food". Many recommend that raw nuts and other dried seeds should be sprouted.
The variety of raw food is extraordinary. Some dishes are simple, such as fruit or salad. Some people create mouthwatering temptations using food processors, blenders, and juicers. Here are some examples of ingredients:
Raw diets tend to be free of gluten, casein, and other ingredients that people avoid due to sensitivities and allergies. Greens have a very low glycemic index and are nutrient dense, having more protein and calcium per calorie than most other foods.
The Web has many sources of information about eating raw, including the Living and Raw Foods website, and Living Nutrition Magazine.