June 19, 2011

Lunch

4 firm heirloom tomatoes or slightly green tomatoes, cut into wedges ($3.00)

2 sweet red or yellow peppers, seeded, cored, and sliced into thin strips ($2.10)

1small or 1/2 medium sweet onion or red onion, sliced into strips ($.10)

1/2 cucumber, coarsely diced ($.25)

1 cup raw olives, pitted ($1.59)

good quality extra-virgin olive oil ($.30)

1-2 tablespoons lemon juice ($.30)
himalayan or celtic sea salt, to taste

freshly milled pepper to taste

This recipe is from Mimi Kirk’s wonderful new book, Live Raw. This is one of the best raw food books I’ve read. Mimi’s recipes are elegant and gourmet, but they’re also very simple and easy to make.

To make the Simple Mediterranean Salad … place the vegetables in a bowl and sprinkle generously with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Let salad rest for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors together.

Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if necessary. Flavors should be lemony and light. 

Serve on chilled lettuce leaves.

protein: 5 gr

 

juice from 1 lime ($.69)

1 cup strawberries ($1.29)

1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed ($.70)

1 tablespoon agave or sweetener of choice ($.20)

2-3 tablespoons sparkling soda water ($.10)
a few mint leaves

ice

I’ve never liked alcohol, but have always had a fascination with the ritual and accessories that goes along with drinking … I even collected antique wine glasses for a while. Mimi has a “Mocktails” section in her new book, and, wow, are there some great recipes and ideas. They’ve even sparked my urge to collect again!  

To make the Da Da Daiquiri, blend all ingredients except ice in a blender. Pour into ice-filled jar with a lid and shake several times. Pour into glass through a strainer. Garnish with a piece of orange on a skewer.

protein: 2 gr

1 ripe cantaloupe, cubed and frozen ($2.29)

1/2 cup pineapple juice ($.90)

juice of 3 oranges ($1.25)

1/2 cup coconut water ($1.00)

1 tablespoon coconut aminos ($.20)

The Mocktails section is one of my favorite parts of Mimi’s book, and it set me off experimenting. This drink was clean, fresh, and just sweet enough. Because ti was inspired by her book, I decided to call it The Mimi. 

In a blender, puree the cantaloupe until smooth. Add the rest of the juices, coconut water, coconut aminos, and stir.

Mimi has generously offered to give away a copy of her new book to one of my readers.

To enter …

1. Just leave a comment to this post.

For more chances to win …

2. Visit Mimi’s website HERE, take a look around (there’s lots there!) and comment below on what you found interesting.

3. Tweet this giveaway and let me know by leaving a comment below.

Mimi, at age 72, is a mom of 4, grandmother of 7,  and has had several fascinating careers … including board game and jewelry designer, Las Vegas showgirl, and stand-in for Mary Tyler Moore. She’s been vegetarian and vegan for most of the last 40 years, and is now a raw vegan. She has some amazing tips on food, diet, longevity, aging, and living well. 

Mimi’s book, Live Raw, is packed with stunning full color photos taken by Mimi’s boyfriend, Mike Mendell, and includes a detoxifying program, easy to read charts of what vitamins we need and what foods they’re in, and lots of beautiful and delicious recipes … including Lemony Cheesecake, Butternut Squash Soup, Mike’s Burger, Stuffed Grape leaves, Pomodoro Lasagna, and more.

And if you can’t wait, you can order your own copy of Live Raw HERE.