Raw Food Presentations & Classes

I had the pleasure of serving a wonderful group of women last week. The very successful raw food prep classes were a hit, the food was delicious, mouth watering, fresh and very filling!

From raw soups to raw and living sauces, dips and spreads the classes were exciting and I am very pleased!!

I am currently presenting the Vita Mix at Costco in Staten Island, NY, come on out and see the show! My schedule was changed at the last minute so I'm doing this show a week earlier.

Next week look for great recipes and Vita Mix tips.

God Bless stay healthy! Don't know what No Bonez is about? Look for What is "No-Bonez?" in the August 2008 Post.

Click The Flyer For A Closer Look! Raw Food Class in Ramsey, NJ on Feb. 4, 2010, Thursday 6 p.m.

Also, Raw Food Class Edgewater, NJ Whole Foods Feb. 3, 2010 6-8 p.m. $30 call me or email me to register for the class. See my schedule on the right below.

Whole Foods Market, Paramus, NJ

HEY EVERYBODY!!!!

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY THE VITA MIX BOOTH!!!

YOUR PRESENCE MADE MY DAY!!!

WE HAD AN AWESOME SHOW, I'M SURE I WILL SEE YOU ALL AGAIN!!

42 MACHINES IN JUST 5 DAYS!!

ENJOY YOUR MACHINES AND CALL OR EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!

Morning Glory Oat Groats by Chelly

Morning Glory Oat Groats

It looks like cooked oatmeal, but taste better and is more filling than its cooked counterpart.

Prepare the night before:

Soak in filtered water 1 cup Oat Groats

In the Morning:

Rinse the Oat Groats in strainer

Add all ingredients by rotation:

3-4 dates, pitted or,

1 cup raisins, Flame Raisins are my favorite (can add both dates and raisins)

1-2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1-2 tsp vanilla

Add some dates and raisins, then add some Oat Groats and spices and then repeat. Blend in Vita Mix until Oat Groats have been ground, using your variable speed dial and the tamper, don't go to high speed. Be careful not to grind too long, it will become dough. Enjoy!

Corporate Health & Wellness Programs

In order for your employees to be in good health and lower your insurance cost, you may want to consider incorporating a Wellness Program.

A Wellness Program will help your corporation:

-lower absenteeism

-increase productivity

-lower insurance and health care cost

-increase employees desire to live a healthier lifestyle

I will consult with your employees as a group, and hold workshops and seminars that cover:

-Work/Life Balance

-Stress Management

-Eating for Energy

-Cleansing

-Fun Healthy Snacks for Children & Teens

-Time Management

-Weight Management

-Office Exercise

-Smart Nutrition for Busy Professionals

Recently, I held a Healthy Eating Seminar for 35 employees at the Department of Commerce Federal Credit Union in Washington, DC. During the seminar healthy meals were prepared, the "Downside of Dairy" was discussed and how improper food combination leads to mid-day fatigue.

Thank you to all who came out! I look forward to seeing you all again!

Contact me if your Corporation would like to begin your very own health initiative.

Chantilly, VA Costco Vita Mix Show

Howdy Virginians!! Your favorite Vita Mix demonstrator will take over Costco with the message of health! Stop by the Vita Mix booth! January 15-19, 2010.

Common Market Frederick, MD Saturdays Class!!!

Saturdays Class was such a blast!! Thank you to all who traveled from outside of the Frederick area! Thank you to Zoe for her professionalism and help! Thank you to all those who keep coming out!!! We celebrated the New Year with some delicious party foods that can be served in raw wraps, enjoyed with raw chips or added to a regular old salad.

I choked everyone in class simultaneously without laying a hand on anyone..............What a gracious host I was.

I have a Hot "Holapeno" opps, Jalapeno story for you.

It all began when I sliced and cored 5 Jalapenos with my bare hands. These were level 5 Jalapenos because it took about an hour and both hands were on fire for 48 hours. That means, anytime I ate, I burned my lips and tongue if I put my fingers to my mouth. I burned my eyes when putting in my contacts (I've got to switch to glasses, healthier) . I burned my childrens mouth, they licked my fingers too, they had to try it :). The back of my hands felt like I poured boiling water right on them after class. So, if after class you stopped to talk to me, guess what?!?, my hands were on FIRE!

Oh yes, and if you are wondering how I managed to choke the class, without touching anyone. Well, that my dear is a Jalapeno story as well. Oh and yes, I choked myself as well.

I decided to show everyone how to chop Jalapenos in the Vita Mix, I did not have to do that, I knew what would happen to me at least. I could have just chopped them by hand, preventing the agony. I may have made a few enemies. I chopped 5 Jalapenos in the Vita Mix and the Raw Natural Fumes choked the whole class at the same time for quite a while.

I am extremely sorry for making everyone choke. Try choking and presenting a raw food class! I also thought that would be a great ice breaker at a party, make everyone choke and laugh at the same time. You will definitely get your party started! Just tell everyone to move in close and then take the top of the Vita Mix and let the Jalapeno go!!! I'm sorry, I thought that was funny.

It is better than choking from cigarette smoke and laughing because you are intoxicated. :)

Okay, I'm done, I hope you got a good laugh enjoy your recipes and I hope to see you all in March. Take care of yourself, family and your health!

New Year, New You - Raw Party Food at The Common Market, Frederick, MD

It's 2010 let's do it again, same place, The Common Market, different day, Saturday, January 9, 2010, and a new time 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Call the store to register 301.663.3416 Cost: $30.00

We are celebrating the New Year and Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner!

Come on out and learn how to make healthy party foods that can be used for any occasion!

Raw Living Food has all the enzymes that nature intended, this lifestyle will help you lose weight, reverse sickness and disease and improve your fatigue, depression and outlook on life. Crowd out your unhealthy cravings by incorporating Seasonal Organic Whole Foods into your diet. Who doesn't want to eat Apple Pie for Breakfast, Cookies for Lunch and Ice Cream for Dinner. This class offers Vegan Living Raw Food without the use of chemicals, coloring agents, artificial sweeteners and/or animal by products.

It's a New Year and it's time to make New Habits in order to get Different Results.

As a Certified Holistic Health Counselor I can help you to achieve your health goals. Just one phone call could change your life!

Give me a call at 240.498.9639 or send me and email to chellysblessed@aol.com and schedule your FREE consultation.

2009 The Good, The Great, and The Gorgeous year in Review

December 20, 2009: At 1:54 a.m. little Ryan Lamont Smith was born. I arrived just in time, but missed the birth. I wasn't the only one. This little baby waited on no one. He was born in my sisters jogging pants on a stretcher while being rushed to an open emergency room. My sister the Professional Chef I always talk about in class is doing well after a natural birth. I also took her placenta and made it into powder to put into pill capsules. Consumption of the placenta after birth stimulates milk production and helps to prevent postpartum depression. Animals in the wild do it all the time. Check out her website at www.cakecrumbsonline.com. Everything is made into a cake on her site, she has amazing talent.

November 2009: I served a Living Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Meal to over 40 people this year and everyone was pleasantly surprised. I also held Alissa Cohen Chef and Instructor courses, "Congratulations to all of my graduates this year".

October 2009: Health Fair at Victory Christian Church International in Gaithersburg, MD 11-2 p.m and then Candy, Candy, Candy at The Common Market in Frederick, MD from 3-5 p.m. You do the math! Who knew you could get full by eating healthy raw candy that taste like the real thing. Well, we did, you tried it and now we have no excuses! "I had only 1 group of kids ring my bell all night. Strange"!

September 2009: By far one of my busiest months of the year! I spent 14 days in Boston, MA selling Vita Mix machines. I taught 4 two-hour raw food classes in 4 days, traveled back and forth from Maryland and New Jersey 4 times in two weeks and ended the month with a 10 hour health fair. I started teaching Raw Food Classes at the Edgewater Whole Foods in New Jersey.

August 2009: My daughter turned 11 years old, she is my mini me and so much more! We celebrated her birthday at Seaside Heights Beach in New Jersey. My family and I presented the Vita Mix at the first Raw Spirit Festival in Washington, DC! This was one of my Summer Highlights! The best raw food ever was served at this outdoor festival. My husband met many raw foodist who have lost tons of weight and has decided to go 100% raw. Thank God! I must thank my children as well for being so helpful at my raw food classes this year! Thanks Chickens! (That is my pet name for my children, since we don't eat it we must at least be able to say it!)

July 2009: My son suffered a concussion July 1, 2009 playing outside with a friend, he survived. I catered my first Living Raw meal to 20 non raw foodist. They had rave reviews. I went to six flags with my family and we brought raw food to the park! They don't allow food in the park, but after a cooler search and the realization that they did not serve healthy food at the park that would fit into my diet, they allowed us to enter with our raw food. I had the awesome pleasure of visiting the Frederick, MD Costco to sell the Vita Mix, nice to see everyone again! My dental appointment revealed that I have reversed my pre-periodontal disease. Thanks to night time flossing and brushing and daily use of the water pik. This month I also started teaching Living Raw Food Classes at the New Whole Foods in Annapolis, MD.

June 2009: I love the hot summer months! I taught my second class at the Common Market in Frederick, MD. We had a ball, we were now on a roll with sold out classes and delicious living raw cuisine. I started teaching Raw Food classes at the New Whole Foods in Paramus, NJ.

May 2009: I did the Master Cleanse for 10 days and wrote about it on my blog. Check out my journal. The Master Cleanse is great for a spring time cleanse.

April 2009: I finally made the full transition into a Living Raw Food Lifestyle, which I would recommend at least 80% for everyone. April 19 is the exact day I started eating all raw. I feel great and now realize that once you fully go raw it really is not difficult and you really do feel the difference. My birthday month is April as well, I turned 35! Yippee!!

March 2009: This month was devoted to Vita Mix, I did 4 shows this month, 2 in Michigan and 2 shows in Maryland.

February 2009: My son broke his foot 3 days before turning 12, he was skate boarding and decided to jump 6 stairs. He is a natural in any sport he chooses. He learned this year that he is not tougher than concrete.

January 2009: New Jersey is our new home and we are slowly introducing ourselves to the city! I have to get busy in a new city and by the looks of it, I did!

Enjoy my No Bonez year in review!

Happy New Year to you and your family!!!!!


The Williams Family!
Christmas Morning in Detroit, Michigan

I hope you celebrated Christ for Christmas!

Be Blessed & Win in 2010!

Love,
Darrick, Ruchelle, Darrick Jr., & Daijelle

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Today, until December 31, 2009 you can buy one bottle of Tooth Soap and get one for free!

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Eat healthy and live, Live!

Merry Christmas! Christmas Recipes

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR, GOD BLESS YOU!! ENJOY THESE RECIPES!

EGG NOG BY CHELLY
2 cups almond milk or handful almonds and 1 cups water
1-2 frozen bananas
6 Dates
1/8 t Nutmeg
1 cup ice
Blend on high until smooth. Enjoy!

MIXED GREEN SALAD W/ RASPBERRY VINEGARETTE BY CHELLY
1 bag Mixed Greens
Alfalfa Sprouts
1-2 Pears, sliced thin

RASPBERRY VINEGARETTE
Yield: 1 cup
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 - 1 cup Red Raspberry (to taste)
1/4-1/2 cup Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar or Raspberry Vinegar
1 t black pepper
1 t sea salt
2 Medjool dates or 2 T honey
1 t ground oregano
Place all ingredients in Vita Mix and blend until smooth, refrigerate in air tight container.

CHEESY CUCUMBER BITES BY CHELLY
3 large Cucumbers, sliced
Sprouts
Cheese Dip:
2 cups cashews, soaked 2 hours
3/4 C lemon juice
1/4 C water
1 T sea salt
1 T agave or honey
dash of cayenne or paprika
Add to cheese:
1/4 C chopped scallions
Chopped Endive, smaller pieces
Blend cheese ingredients until smooth, stir in scallions and chopped endive.
Fill the endive with the cheese, sprinkle with paprika or cayenne pepper, place
sprouts on top and enjoy, can also add cheese to half Jalapeno peppers and enjoy!

MARINATED MUSHROOMS BY CHELLY'S HUSBAND & DAUGHTER
1-2 Portabella Mushrooms
1 cup Nama Shoyu ( can also add Olive oil, vinegar, & tamari)
seasonings of your choice: curry, chipotle, pepper, jerk, BBQ, & ginger or
make a mixture of fresh basil, vinegar & Nama Shoyu or lemon, olive oil & pepper for
Lemon Pepper "Steak".

MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY BY CHELLY
1 head cauliflower
1 1/2 cup cashews, soaked 20 minutes or use avocado
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 T Olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Blend until smooth and creamy

GRAVY
2 1/2 C cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup raw almond butter
1 T onion, minced
2 t Nama Shoyu
Pinch of sea salt
Blend until smooth and "cremini". About 2 T per serving of Mashed Potatoes.

HOLIDAY LOG BY CHELLY
Crust
2 C Almonds, soaked and dried, or dry
20 Medjool Dates
1/4 cup coconut
2 tsp vanilla
dash sea salt
dash cinnamon or other holiday spice

Cheesecake Filling:
1 1/2 cup cashews, soaked 2 hours
1 1/2 C lemon juice
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/2 cup Agave, Honey, Yacon or date paste
1 TBSP Vanilla
Blend crust ingredients in Food Processor until almost dough consistency,
spread out on chopped nuts or shredded coconut. Blend cheesecake filling in Vita Mix.
Spread cheesecake filling over entire surface, and roll. Slice and enjoy with fresh fruit.

The Common Market's Raw Food Class

Christmas in the Raw at the Common Market

What a blast and wonderfully healthy way to start the New Year!

Enjoy your recipes and if you missed the class, the recipes will be posted.  Thank you all for coming out and supporting the classes at the Common Market!  I'm so thankful to be able to share with you all.  Enjoy your families this Christmas Season and tell everyone I said Hello!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who shop at The Common Market!!

Columbia, MD Costco

Thank you to all who came out and purchased a Vita Mix, we sold out of machines again!  Enjoy your Vita Mix and get healthy!

Chelly

Raw Vegan Live Food - 100% Healthy, No Guilt Food

Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Poppers, Chocolate Cake with Coconut Topping, Apple Pie, & Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

Dessert Plate: Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Bites, Chocolate Cake topped with Coconut, and an All American Apple Pie

Raw Desserts are fun fabulous, guilt-free and delicious! That's why I make so many at holiday and birthday celebrations, one is just not enough!