So the themes are working the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social was a hit, with great attendance and great goodies.

I'm in need of some other ideas for potluck themes, here's what I've got so far.

August 6: We Heart Pizza Party

August 27: Nacho Night

September 10:

October 1: Warm Cider & A Party

October 22:

November 12: Thanksgiving Goodness

I Posted Something On Gone Raw :-)

and you should too!

http://goneraw.com/recipe/date-bombs-crowd-pleza#comment-143151

Jenny's Yummy Kale Dish

Kale Bowl with Sweet Celery Dressing (raw, vegan, GF)

3 cups raw kale, finely chopped
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1/2 cup cherry or regular tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp nutritional yeast

For the sweet celery dressing:

Makes about 1 1/2 cups (great as a dip as well!)

4 large (or 6 average) stalks celery, chopped
4 pitted dates (5 if you really like things sweet!)
3-4 tbsp mellow white miso (adjust depending on how salty you like your dressings. You can also use barley miso if you’re sensitive to soy)
1/2 cup flax or hemp oil (I used the Vega EFA oil blend)
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed (I used a bit more, but I love tartness)
3/4 cup water
2 tbsp flax meal

1) To make the dressing, blend all ingredients in a high speed blender till smooth.

2) Massage about 3-4 tbsp of the dressing into the kale and broccoli with your hands. Dehydrate it at 115 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, till reduced and tender and warm.

3) Mix the kale and broccoli. Add the tomatoes, and then add another 2 tbsp of dressing and toss well. Top with nooch (or hemp seeds!) and enjoy.

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The I Heart Kale Themed Potluck was a great success! We a great turn out and a really good meal.

The Ice Cream Social was a huge success this evening with Ice Cream varieties ranging from Peach Vanilla, to Mint Chocolate Chip - with toppings such as raw chocolate sauce and frozen blackberries! A BIG THANK YOU to those of you who not only showed up, but did your raw food homework. Boone's Raw Food Community has become quite raw food savvy (which is rawsome - sorry I had to throw that in). Our next Potluck is NOT at the park near the Farmer's Market but at a FARM!!! Lee Swift has been so kind to offer her home and farm as our next potluck location. Due to her kindness and generosity I would really love to have a great showing of folks at this potluck event. This is the perfect time to make it to your first Raw Food Potluck and try out Lee's delicious, fresh from the vine Gazpacho and to check out a local farm (not to mention check out BEAUFTIL Zionville, NC - my "hometown"). I also ask that you please RSVP to this potluck event as courtesy to our dear friend Lee Swift (rsvp to holdtheheat@live.com).
Tuesday • August 17, 2010 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Goldenrod Gardens! ! Were we will all meet a Local Organic Farmer and Celebrate Tomato Season in Style
920 Odes Wilson Road Zionville, NC 28698
WHAT TO BRING? Bring Your Own: Raw Food Vegan Dish to share, Plate, Fork and Water to drink

Hold the Heat Raw Food Makery Presents:
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topics include: getting acquainted with raw foods (what do raw foodist actually eat?), raw food reasoning (why this lifestyle is beneficial), knife skills, tour of a raw food kitchen, sprouting 101, making nut cheeses, raw food meals that don’t require dehydration or blenders, meals that do require special equipment, desserts, entrees, flax chips, raw chocolate, and anything that you feel you could benefit from learning….
$25 per night includes dinner, instruction, sited, well researched handouts and information, save $10 if all classes are paid for upfront
Tuesday •September 14, 2010 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday • September 16, 2010 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday • September 28, 2010 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursday • September 30, 2010 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: 817 George Wilson Road • Boone, NC
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