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Debbie Does Raw: South Central LA CSA and a Chia Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!

  • Crissy · 7 months ago
    Mmmm... my favorite way to eat curly kale is to de-stem and chop it into bite size pieces. Massage it with a little olive oil, sea salt and sesame seeds, then dehydrate for about an hour just to wilt and lightly warm the kale. Toss in a bunch of halved cherry tomatoes and EAT~!!!!!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    wow, love that recipe Crissy!Good luck on winning the chia!deb
  • Lauren519 · 7 months ago
    My favorite way to eat collards are as a wrap filled with Rawco meet! Made from walnuts and almonds, then add raw salsa, avocado, onion, peppers..yum! :)

    Great box, Deb! :)
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Lauren! I love collard wraps and yours sounds fab!good luck on the chia!deb xxo
  • Michjoy61 · 7 months ago
    Good morning Debs...

    I have to say massaged kale salad is my fav! Olive oil, sea salt, a little fresh lemon juice and massage away. AND you have to be in a loving good mood as your massaging so the love pours out into the kale. FOR REAL!!! Then you can add some hemp seeds, chia seeds or whatever you fancy!!!!

    DID I WIN???

    Just kidding!!

    LOVE YOU GIRLIE HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Hey MGot to massage me some kale!happy M day to you too.. .my grandpa was in World War one  and my mom was in the Navy, so I salute their memories!love yougood luck on the chia!deb
  • EarthMother - In The Raw · 7 months ago
    Kohlabri: Not sure What to do with this?

    Ferment: kohlrabi, celery, garlic, ginger, and a green apple. So freakin' good!

    Don't know how to make your own cultured veggies? Easy peasy. Check this out: How To Make Raw Cultured Vegetables. Sam can get in on the action too!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Ok EM, that is fab! I will try it!good luck on the chia!deb
  • Becky B. · 7 months ago
    I found the MOST absolutely fab recipe using TWO of your CSA box lovlies!!!! Shredded Carrot and Beet Salad!! Easy, peesy:
    Shred a bunch of carrots, shred a couple beets, toss with some olive oil and your choice of vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit, then add chopped Italian parsley, and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of greens (oh...try the romaine - that makes it 3 of your box items!) and top with chopped avocado and a sprinkle of seeds (hemp, sunflower, etc)
    DELISH!!!!!
    Love you Deb and this blog ROCKS!
    XOXOXO
    Becky
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Becky B: thank  you SO much, they gave me 3 kinds of beets this week, so I really need this!!!!good luck winning the chia seeds!deb xxoox
  • bueller · 7 months ago
    You guys are too cute. I love love love the produce! I'm signing up right now. That's amazing. Maybe we can meet to pick ours up together!

    Will you ask the chia people what the nutritional difference is between white chia seed and black chia seed? I can't seem to find an answer. I'd love to know. Great source. Thank you so much!!

    Here are some recipes for Kohlabri. http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/kohlrabi/

    I bet they'd be great fermented and pickled. Maybe there's a korean way to do it? Some type of coconut probiotic starter?

    B
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Yes! I think you can get yours in a different spot, but you can have it sent to my spot too.. then we can have a juice!  White chia.. Brendan B say's its better, have to ask my Chia Man!love debPS road trip YES!!!!!!!!!!!.
  • bueller · 7 months ago
    I saw the white chia on their website. I read that in Brendan's book but he didn't say why!! I looked on the web but couldn't find much. Let me know what you find out!!

    B
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Hey BI have to tell you, Thrive is just the best raw/athlete book ever!  I just finished making choc/blueberry energy bars for after spin class today, cannot wait to use them. His recipes are so great, LOVE it!White Chia, he says because of where it is grown it has more nutrients.. that's all I can tell from his book. Need to do more research!see ya tomorrow!deb
  • bueller · 7 months ago
    I thought you'd like it. I think it's great for you! Hope it works well!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

    B
  • KristensRaw · 7 months ago
    Thanks for the post :)

    You scored some great stuff! I wrote a post on my blog about kohlrabi once... a disaster of a recipe - EEK! YUCK! I suspect in small quantities it tastes better - LOL.

    Hugs,
    Kristen
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Well,, I am going to be very very careful with it!love youdeb
  • Lauren · 7 months ago
    Love that pic of you and Sam! Beautiful!!

    I <3 You 3rd mom!!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Hey! don't you want some chia seeds?? You need to leave a recipe for one of the CSA foods!love your third MOMPS thanks for the pic love!
  • Zucchini_Breath · 7 months ago
    Kohlrabi: Peel it, slice it, eat it. mmmmmm..
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Wow! that is the easiest one yet!thanks and good luck on the chia drawing!deb
  • bitt · 7 months ago
    carrot-onion bread!

    juice carrots and use pulp for bread. you need a few cups. cut up the onion into small pieces. they you need some flax (a few cups ground up) and about a teaspoon salt. mix all together, spread onto dehydrator sheet and dehydrate all day or overnight until desired dryness. (you could add the beet pulp too if you are being really adventurous.)
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Thanks Bitt, sounds really good!good luck on the chia!deb
  • WendiDee · 7 months ago
    What an awesome bounty you received!! If we knew we'd still be around, I would have signed up (you have to do it for the full season here). I love CSAs!!

    The kohlrabi is delicious just sliced, salted, and eaten. That's the way we've always eaten them, even before we were raw foodies. ;-) You can use a mandoline, slice it thin, and top with a dollop of some seed cheese, too!

    Malcolm is so adorable!!

    Lots of love to you,

    Wendi
    XOXOXO
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Wendi!!!!!!yes, tons of veggie love in that box! and you can do it week by week, which really is perfect for me.When, not if, you come here, we will order a box just for you and your family to eat!Malcolm says WOOF to you!love deb
  • eve · 7 months ago
    Hi Debbie
    Im a fellow CSL-er too!

    I am so in awe of these chia seeds.
    I havent seen them in Tokyo, where I live.
    The chia choco seed crackers seem absolutely lovely.

    Love your blog
    Have a great day!
    Eve
  • ammura · 7 months ago
    I found your blog a while ago and it has inspired me to eat more raw foods. I have not the opportunity to try chia seeds yet. I have read alot about them.

    When it comes to recipes, I love all sorts of greens, especially kale and swiss chards. I finely chop the kale/chard, add EVOO, lemon juice, & sea salt. I massage the kale/chard and leave it for 15-20 minutes. I then add any fresh vegetables I have in my fridge; my must haves in the salad are avocado and sunflower seeds. The results? A very delicious satisfying meal!

    Thanks for having this giveaway.
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    ammura! love that idea for the kale!hope you win the chia.. it's a random draw so cross your fingers!deb
  • ikkinlala · 7 months ago
    My favourite way to eat parsley is as a salad with basil, walnuts, garlic, and olive oil - kind of like a coarser version of pesto.
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    sounds so very good, I will try that!you are entered to win you some chia!good luck!deb
  • punkrawklabs · 7 months ago
    i'm making the hijiki kohlrabi recipe from entertaining in the raw this week!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Oh Yeah!!!!!! duh! I need to look that one up!you are entered to win the chia cuz you are smart!love deb
  • punkrawklabs · 7 months ago
    yay! i haven't tried chia yet...
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    good luck Alissa!kisses! we get to meet soon, just a few months away!deb
  • punkrawklabs · 7 months ago
    i can't wait!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    I know!!!!!!!!!
  • Claudia · 7 months ago
    Wow! Gorgeous gorgeous produce! :-)
    One of my favourite vegetables is in there too -- Kohlrabi!
    My all-time favourite way to it is to put the leaves in a salad and then chop the rest into slices (I like thick slices but try thick and thin, I also don't peel it but most people do) and just eat plain or with a little raw hummous or really any kind of spread/sauce you like!
    It's got this lovely sweet crunch to it, similar to broccoli stems. Yummm!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Claudia,  you said the magic word, HUMMUS! I need to make a raw version and slice that sucker up, bet it's good with guacamole too!you are entered to win some chia, good luck!deb
  • Maria · 7 months ago
    Love your fur baby!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Thanks Maria! My fur kid is quite the cutest, ssshhh, don't tell the girls!deb
  • K · 7 months ago
    Hi,
    I would love to try those chia seeds, I never have before! This is not exactly a recipe, but you weren't sure what to do with the kohlrabi - just eat it raw! They're great sliced up on salads or just by themselves with dip.
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    KYes, that is my plan so far with it.. I will tell you how it goes!good luck on the chia drawing!Deb
  • beth · 7 months ago
    Super easy snack: carrot sticks + minced/chopped ginger sprinkled over the carrots = YUM!! As a gluten-free/high raw/long distance runner, I would LOVE to try chia seeds and make them a regular part of my food life. Congrats to who ever the winner will be!! Keep up your energy and education! Thanks!!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Hey bethThanks that sound so good!I will be doing the drawing today, good luck!Chia is awesome for athletic energy.deb
  • Laviyah · 7 months ago
    Morning Alkaline Smoothie:
    Heaping handful of spinach
    A cup of strawberries
    A cup of mangoes
    Enough water to blend it all together...
    Make it as thin or as thick as u like it!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    You are a lucky lady, we are getting ready to do the drawing for the chia seeds in a few minutes!!!!!deb
  • beki123 · 7 months ago
    Happy birthday Debbie! Your blog is so neat!
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Thanks so much!come back soon for a lot of fun stuff around  here!deb
  • Jake · 7 months ago
    Debbie...Happy Birthday....the day of this post!! Found you from Anthony's site...pretty sweet..will come back for sure...nice to meet you! Great to find a new chia seed source..thanks
  • debbiedoesraw · 7 months ago
    Jake! THanks for coming over! I love that you have an eco project going, we are working on it!deb