My visit to Rawesome
After I walked the beach, dipped my toes in the sand and cruised along the shoreline to the Santa Monica Pier, I turned my focus to what would be my very first SoCal wellness adventure… a trip to Rawesome, a well known organic and raw food market in Venice California.
Being a foodie, approaching Rawesome made my adrenaline spike with excitement. I was curious about browsing the shelves of this interesting “private membership (food) club” after all I had read about it on Yelp.com.
Because Rawesome is a members only club, in order to purchase goods, one must pay an annual membership fee and sign a release form to gain buying privileges. It is common for sellers of raw products, such as diary, to require people to sign a waiver because there are potential risks associated with eating some raw foods. In an upcoming blog I will be writing more about the topic of raw milk after a discussion I had with author of the soon to be released book Eat Naked, Margaret Floyd. This will be an interesting post and one not to be missed!
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Meanwhile, inside Rawesome, I chatted briefly with the owner, James. He says he believes people should have access to unadulterated food free from chemicals, hormones, pasteurization and genetic modification if they choose. I agree, we should be able to choose. Then he tells me never in human history have we had such regulation over what we eat, and never in human history have we had such illness associated with the food we eat. He makes a good point and I can’t help but listen.
Inside Rawesome
I walk around the market and marvel at what is available. They have a cold room with all kinds of meats, another one for different types of milk (goat, cow, sheep and I’ve heard tale of camel’s milk!). There are veggies and fruits of all varieties and some exotic ones I’ve never heard of. There is a man giving samples of raw jungle peanut butter. Did you even know that “jungle peanuts” were a food? I sure didn’t. After tasting this nut butter, I just had to have some, and so I purchased a jar for myself.
My Rawesome experience was truly awesome. Thanks to this private member’s club that allowed me to join, I’ve had the most amazing nut butter experience of my life. The foodie in me is happy but I’m left wanting a market like this closer to home.
On my journey to discover wellness on the west coast, I think my first experience was a definite hit!
So, I’m curious…what have you heard about raw foods? What are some things that others should know about eating raw? What are your favourite raw delights? I’m so eager for you to share. Please take a moment to leave some thoughts for us here.
Stay tuned for more posts about Wellness on The West Coast.
Sincerely,
Michelle
