Happy Beltaine!
In my spiritual tradition, Beltaine (May 1) is the day when we celebrate the greening of the Earth, fertility of all life on our beloved planet, and all the different kinds of love that we enjoy.
Green is powerful. Green is the color of Divine Love made manifest in the renewal of life during the springtime. Green is the color of the heart chakra, where the animal and divine natures meet and balance one another in love, which makes us truly human. Green is one of the colors associated with the planet/Goddess Venus, goddess of love , beauty and abundance. We humans have more color receptors in our eyes for green than the other colors and are programmed to be more responsive to green than any other color. Is it any wonder that the best foods for humans are also green? Truly, as Dr. Gabriel Cousens puts it, green foods, with all of the minerals, vitamins, protein, fiber, living water and chlorophyll that our bodies need for optimal health, are truly " a love letter from God".
Which reminds me...are you eating enough greens in your diet? If you aren't eating greens at every meal, then you might not be. My decadent raw creations are wonderful additions to a diet based primarily on fresh fruits and veggies, especially greens. If you aren't eating enough greens on a raw or high-raw diet, then you may run the risk of becoming seriously mineral-deficient. How can you feel divine that way?
Green smoothies, green juices, green soups ( a savory green smoothie) and salads are great ways of getting greens at every meal. Kale chips are a fun way to have your greens, too- just remember that it is important to drink enough water when eating dehydrated foods! Green powders are fine in a pinch. However, I feel that they are way too processed, therefore devoid of life force, to be useful as a primary source of greens.
All of this talk may sound funny coming from a purveyor of raw chocolate. I am more than that, though. I am your Muse for your happiest, healthiest, most luscious life possible! I can't create it for you, though.The most important element for your happiness in Knowing Yourself, and then acting on that knowledge. What is it that you need to feel satisfied and eat a healthy raw diet? Do you need creamy, tasty dips and dressings to help those veggies go down more joyfully? Some sweet morsels to go with that demure green smoothie? A hearty entree to go with that big salad? Chips and crackers to dip in your green soup? Or just simply some really good chocolates because, well, you deserve them ?
Giving yourself what you need, what nourishes your body, your spirit, and your senses, is an act of self-love. What better gift to give yourself on Beltaine, or any other day of the year?
Blissings,
The Raw Goddess
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NEW! Organic, Raw Chocolate Bars and Flavored Truffles!!!
Chocolate Bars, 2.5 oz, $5
Simple, elegant, delicious! These super dark Chocolate bars Are made with organic, fair-trade raw cacao and cacao buteer and maple syrup from Parker's Sugar House in Granby, Mass. Agave-sweetened chocolate is available upon request.
Raw Goddess Truffles, now available in Mint, Orange and Dark Chocolate! $35/pound
The best raw truffles around have just gotten better! Mint, Orange or plain dark chocolate ganache, subtly flavored with natural, organic essential oils and hand-dipped in dark chocolate. Truly a Food for the Gods!
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Special for the week of 5/3
Asparagus Spears with Hemp Seed Aioli
Local Asparagus is here, znd it is GOOD! I am serving up these lightly seasoned, slightly dehydrated spears with raw Aioli. Ailoli is a French garlic mayyonaise. Made with ultra nutritious hemp seeds, this is an incredibly healthy, decadent treat! If you have any leftover Aioli, it makes an incredible salad dressing, dip for other veggies or, if you eat high raw or have friends and family that eat cooked food., is great tossed with steamed baby potatoes.
4 servings, $12
Extra Aioli, 8 oz , $6
All of my other sweet and savory items can be found on the Menu pages to the right. If you are not sure of how my new system for ordering from the permanent menu works, contact me at rawgoddessfood@gmail.com
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ORDER AND PICK-UP INFO
Regular pick up of orders is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Orders need to be placed by the Sunday before. Thanks!!!
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Pick up here in South Hadley on Tuesday or Wednesday before 1:00 or after 5:00. If you can only come in the afternoon or need to pick up on a different day, contact me to make arrangements. Delivery or alternate pick-up site can be arranged for a limited area. Depending on where and when, delivery charges vary greatly, including free! Shipping is available for not-so-perishable items. Call me to make arrangements. As soon as your order is placed, please mail a check, payable to Elise Hayden-Ferdman, to the address below, including delivery and/or shipping charges. . Regular Customers have other payment options and receive delicious perks. Seriously consider becoming a Regular Customer! You will be glad you did!!!
Have a Healthily Decadent Week!
Elise, the Raw Goddess
rawgoddessfoods@gmail.com
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