Staying Raw During the Holidays

Everywhere I look there is a reminder that the holidays are fast approaching and for some they are already here as they make their way to office parities and such.

Keeping on the low and trying to stay raw at this time of year can be very difficult for me and maybe for you too.  My family and friends are big on making sweet treats for the holidays and some of my favourite savoury dishes too.

So how do you get around it?

I'm planning to continue eating 80% raw this holiday by following these simple guidelines that I put together for myself.

Here are My Staying Raw for the Holiday Guidelines

• Never go to a party hungry, have a nice big raw salad before you leave so that all the cooked comfort foods do not tempt you.
• Bring your own raw treats and while everyone is enjoying the yule log, you are enjoying and staying raw by having your own dessert.  In fact bring some to the party so that you can share with your non raw friends.  You would be surprised on how quickly they will go.
• Cocktail party no worries, make a batch of your favourite Raw cocktail by mixing fresh juices and berries with your favourite kambucha, add some sparkling water and enjoy.  
• Nori rolls, stuffed mushrooms, cucumber rolls, and so much more can be made and brought as appetizers.
• Offer to make and bring the salad and/or the veggie platter to your party and make your favourite raw dip to share with friends and family

Here is one of my favourite seasonal treat for the holidays!

Walnut Stuffed Figs

12 dried figs

12 walnut halves

Raw Honey or Agave
Cinnamon

Cut figs in half and place a walnut half on each half, warm in your dehydrator or for a few minutes in your conventional oven (at the lowest setting) before serving, place on your favourite holiday dish or platter, drizzle with a small amount of raw honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.