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Food For Thought

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What's Happening

WHAT'S HAPPENING @ RAWTHENTIC

FRIDAY FEATURE

JULY 13, 2012

RAW FOOD CLASS

July 22, 2012

OKFRUIT ~ PRODUCE DELIVERY
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MEMBERSHIP CARDS

♪ Just another day in paradise ♫

Sorry..it is a country song and one I can't stop humming as I, once again marvel at the beauty and the warmth that surrounds me!

What a fabulous week we have enjoyed at Rawthentic...once the sun showed up! Some days it felt we couldn't make our delicious smoothies, fresh juices or cooling ice cream fast enough for those of you who stopped by the eatery for a treat on your way down to the waters edge! Even I couldn't help myself as I made my way to Rawthentic on an afternoon off, to grab a taco salad to go and headed to the beach to enjoy it! Perfect food for beach sitting!

Qualicum Beach Summer Market started up last Thursday evening. It was wonderful to see a great turnout for the first one! Local vendors, local musicians, local folk and a healthy mix of tourists all converged on 2nd avenue from 6pm-9pm. Did you miss it? NO WORRIES...take it in this Thursday, same time, same place! Stop by Rawthentic for a bite to eat and smoothie to go as you wander the street for that little something special! We will stay open until 9pm on Summer Market Thursdays!

After having all kinds of fun on Thursday night we know you will want to continue into Fridays! Sooooo, we have started Friday Features. This is where we kick off the Weekend and bring the fun right into the beginning of the following week with an amazing Feature Entr�e. This is kind of like our Thursday dinner nights but with a twist or two, or three! =)

Every Friday Annabel and crew will create a most delicious, delectable and delighful meal which will be Featured from 11am to 8pm on our menu. No reservations required, no first or second seatings...just a fantastic special for you to enjoy on Fridays! This feature will then be carried into the weekend and perhaps even the following week. Check out the 'What's Happening' section of this newsletter for all the details!

See you at Rawthentic...

250-594-7298

FOOD FOR THOUGHT....

WATER

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. A line written by a 17th century poet that showed up in a song from my childhood. Don't have a clue as to the rest of the song but that line is readily available in my memory bank. It comes to mind when I stand at the waters edge with my bichon shih tzu, Skamper and he wants to & always tries to drink the salty water. It only takes one small lick for him to shake his head and lick his lips until the saltiness is gone. It is quite amazing to me that this huge body of water before us and we would die of thirst if that was all there was.

When I read, research or examine the availability of clean drinking water in our world it boggles my brain to think that experts believe by the year 2025 the world will face a fresh water scarcity or stress. Presently, it is said that there is less than 1% of readily available fresh water for human consumption. LESS than 1%! Brain boggled for sure!

This past May I wrote the Rawthentic newsletter on water...and here I find myself again, peddling the importance of water to our bodies. I think it is the heat of this week that has my mind focusing on water...How many glasses have you had today? Half of your body weight in ounces should be consumed on a daily basis; when you are hot and your body perspires you need to increase that amount.

Dehydration of 1% to 2% can affect all functions of the body. Cranky? Have a glass of water. Headache? Have a glass of water. Impatient? Have a glass of water. Can't sleep? Have a glass of water. Loss of appetite? Have a glass of water. Constipated, unexplained weight gain, swollen hands and/or feet...HAVE A GLASS OF WATER. We can heal a good deal of health issues by just drinking water. And yet, I hear all kinds of excuses why not; followed by a list of all kinds of ailments. It is in our power, our control and it's FREE! (ok, I know there could be arguments with that; but I'm not going there)

For us raw foodies it is wonderful to note that raw fruits and vegetables naturally contain 75% - 90% water! This is what should be the main sources of fulfilling the body's requirements for water. Because of their high fibre content, these foods also contribute greatly to the efficiency of the body's elimination cycle. They contain the organic minerals that the body needs and can readily assimilate. The water in raw fruits and vegetables is 'living water'. Hydrating and feeding our bodies to aid in optimum health.

Living water is water that has energy, is naturally structured, and therefore promotes life in everything that consumes it, be it plant, animal, or human.

In its pristine form in nature, water trickles down mountain streams over sand, pebbles and rocks, collecting minerals as it travels. It is charged with electrical energy from the earth's magnetism and from cosmic energy; it also collects infra-red waves from the sun, and ideally has a pH that is slightly alkaline. The energy in water helps to regulate cell growth and regenerations and controls all biochemical processes. The more natural the water, the better; however it is better to drink any kind of water than no water!

Here at Rawthentic the water you are offered as well as the water used in all our smoothies, almond mylk and foods is alkaline. Helping the body in its balancing act of a healthy pH.

Healthfully yours,

Robyn.

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Bulk Grocery Items

Prices listed are subject to change without notice. To prevent disappointment with larger orders of frozen fruit, nuts and/or seeds please call ahead to be sure we have it in stock. If not, we will be happy to put the order in for you. (250-594-7298)

The price in parenthesis is the cost per pound for your convenience but we will not be selling the items per pound, only by their bulk amounts. All bulk items cannot be bought in conjunction with another special or discount.

Bulk Desserts - full pans of desserts must be ordered 24 hours prior to pick up

Cheeze Cake (any fruit flavor, 12 pieces) - $53 (Regular price $72)

QB Bar Pan (20 pieces) - $60 (Regular price $80)

Apple Pie (8 Slices) - $36 (Regular price $48)

Pumpkin Pie - $42 (Regular Price $54)

12 Fruit and Nut Cups (otherwise known as OMG's) - $20 (2 free per dozen)

12 Macaroons - $15 (2 free per dozen)

24 cookies - $20 (4 free)

Bulk Nuts & Seeds - (Prices subject to change without notice)

California Raw Almonds 25lb case $125

Organic Raw Almonds 25lb case $199

Walnuts Raw (halfs and pieces) 25lb case $180

Organic Brown Flax Seed 11lb $27

Raw Cashews (Pieces) 25lb $165

Raw Shelled Pumpkin Seeds 22lb $94

Organic Raw Sunflower Hulled Seeds 25lb $55

HempCo Hemp Hearts 1lb $9.99

Bulk Vegetables

BC Conventional Large Beets - 25lb bag $23 (.92/lb)
US Conventional Jumbo Onion - 50lb sack $24 (.48/lb)

US Conventional Carrots (Juicing) - 50lb bag $35 (.70/lb)

Organic Spring Mix - $5/312g container

Organic Spinach - $5/312g container

Bulk Frozen Fruit

Organic Frozen Blueberries - 5lb bag $22.50 ($4.50/lb)

Organic Frozen Raspberries - 5lb bag $23 ($4.60/lb)

Frozen Mangos - 1kg bag (2.2lbs) $7.25 ($3.30/lb) or 30lb box of 1" diced $80 ($2.67/lb)

Frozen Pineapple - 1kg bag (2.2lbs) $6.50 ($2.95/lb)

Frozen Cherries (Red Sour pitted) - 1kg bag (2.2lbs) $9.65 ($4.39/lb)

BC Frozen Raspberries - 20lb box $75 ($3.75/lb)

Frozen Rhubarb - 5 kg box (11lbs) $25 ($2.27/lb)

Bulk Miscellaneous

12 Miracle Red Raw Bars (these do not have to be kept in a cooler) - $36 (Regular price $42)

Raw Cacao 1lb $15

Dried Goji Berries 1lb $18

If you give us some advance warning we can put together some bulk options on Raw Food Ingredients as well. Let us know what you are interested in and we can quote you on a price/size.

Just email, call or come in to place your order. Most produce will take two days to bring in (unless we have it in stock in which case you can pick it up immediatly). If there is something you would like us to bring in please let us know and we will do our best to get it for you.

Thanks and see you at Rawthentic...

What's Happening At Rawthentic

Friday Feature - Kicking off the weekend and bringing the special right through the following week; that's what the Friday Feature is all about!

Watch our facebook page or check in at Rawthentic through out the week to see what the Special is...then come in to the eatery on Friday to taste the delectable delights that Annabel and crew have prepared for you!

The special feature will be available from 11am right through to close at 8pm, and if this weeks amazing entr�e is an example of what is possible...YOU have just found the BEST SPOT TO BE in Qualicum Beach on Fridays!

Raw Food Class - Sunday July 22 @ 3-5:30 ~
THIS CLASS IS FULL, SORRY
This will be a hands on style of class; come prepared to chop, stir, slice, dice, taste and eat!

$35.

Due to the hands on style please note that space is limited to 10 participants. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.

~ Spring Sprite Juice ~

Juice that rehydrates the body & provides an Iron Punch

~ Asian Fresh Soup ~

Lemongrass, coconut, ginger & more..the perfect beginnings to our Asian meal

~ Teriyaki Veggies with Pineapple Skewers ~

Asian flavoured, dehydrated stir fry

~ Cauliflower 'Fried Rice' ~

A perfect side for any Asian dish

~ Iced Jasmin SunTea ~

Warmed only by the sun and sweetened to each individual taste...ahhhhh, delighfully refreshing

~ Strawberry Chia Pudding ~

A creamy, tasty, summery, super food end to our Asian meal

OKFRUIT - Who doesn't love fresh BC fruit & veggies! OKFRUIT is owned by Clint Hadican & Bill Hadican. Providing exceptional service while bringing you the highest quality organic and non-organic, freshly-picked Okanagan produce by the case for all your canning, dehydrating, freezing and eating needs.

Bulk ordering of some of RAWTHENTICS finest will be available too! That means that for those of you in Tofino who are craving our delicious QB Bars, cheeze cake, OMG etc...can now have them delivered to you in Tofino or Nanaimo, Gabriola, Duncan etc!! How great is that? =) Check out the website and sign up today!

Pick up locations include East Vancouver, Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Courtenay, Tofino, Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Gabriola, Ladysmith, Duncan, and Victoria.

Check it out @ http://okanaganfruit.ca. To sign up for updates, produce availability and ordering information go to the HOME page and enter your email address on the right hand side under 'Stay in the Loop'. Follow the prompts from there and be ready for the first of the season..... CHERRIES!

Questions? Click here to Email OKFRUIT.

NEW Membership Cards - Are you a regular at Rawthentic? We want to say thank you! Every time you make a purchase we will swipe your membership card and YOU will rack up points...RAWTHENTIC POINTS! Collect enough and have a meal on us, OR buy someone you care about a Rawthentic Gift Certificate from your RP account! Ask for your FREE membership card next time you are in.

SMOOTHIE PUNCH CARDS - If you like smoothies and juices you are going to like this deal. We have smoothie cards! $49 gives you a punch card valid for 8 Large Rawthentic Smoothies! That means...you pay for 7 upfront and the 8th one is on us! Great gift ideas for the Rawthentic lovers in your world!

Satellite Rawthentic locations - We have TWO! Get your Raw food on the fly at our newest location NATURAL SYNERGY DAY SPA 183 W Island Hwy in front of the Beach Club Resort in Parksville! Fresh Raw goodness for those of you living &/or working in Parksville. This fridge is re-stocked every Monday & Wednesday. Our other satellite location in One on One Fitness located at the Coombs Junction is a handy location for those of you getting your groove on in the gym! Amazing, energy filled & fresh food re-stocked every Monday & Wednesday!

3-Day Raw Plan - This is a great plan for those that want to eat raw but don't have the time to make all the tough recipes. We sit down with you, discuss what you want to get out of the plan, adjust it to your needs, provide a day by day sheet to follow and then package it up for you. This will feed you 2-3 meals a day for 3 days (Once we know what you want we will quote you a price).

Thanks and see you at Rawthentic...