The Raw Chef Blog

"If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature’s way"

Aristotle

Yesterday saw myself and Lel going to see Jason Vale in London for one his seminars and then on to ice skating at The Tower Of London (see picture on the left).  Jason was on form as usual and hugely entertaining.  Lel really enjoyed herself.  What with this and her coaching session with Karen earlier in the week, she is buzzing and so motivated.  We were supposed to meet Jo there but unfortunately she had to stay at work and couldn’t make it which was a real shame.  We arrived late and I knew Jason wouldn’t let us get away with it, he asked us if we had a note!!!  We had lemonade made for us which is 2 apples and about a quarter of a lemon with the rind on, all juiced.  It tastes like lemon sherbert and reminded me that sometimes the simples recipes are the best.  The main thing I took from the seminar is how grateful I am to have the gift of movement.  How can we possibly complain about ‘having’ to get fit and exercise when there’s people (famous or not) in the world who would give anything to move again.  People like Michael Watson who worked hard for 10 years just to walk again after injury.  Powerful stuff.  Jason talked a little about his retreats which sound fantastic.  I didn’t really think it would be the kind of thing that I would like to go on.  I thought i’m into a bit more hardcore detox retreats than that but having looked at the detail it looks like a great week of recharge time.  A real chance to think and just ‘be’.

Skating afterwards was fun.  From the seminar we went to Chinatown to get durian, of course (it’s the law).  I only found one place that had it and we couldn’t get any cocos.  Lel did buy some some jackfruit and a custard apple though.  Fully fruited-up, we found the tube closed at Tower Hill and had to find an alternative route to the skating.  I find myself very calm in these situations now.  We were running out of time as our skating started at 6:30 and we only found out about the closure at 6:20ish!  I find that I can just focus on the outcome that I want, which in this case was to get to the skating for our session, then I can relax and let the solution flow in the knowledge that as long as I trust my intuition, the answer will be given.  We made it pretty much on time and had a right old skate!  Even though it wasn’t quite the winter wonderland that was advertised, it was quite a sight and we both managed to stay on our feet.  Good job really because I was absolutely ‘kin freezing and hitting the deck wouldn’t have been good.  We did also see some spectacular falls!!!  Isn’t it funny how people fall flat on their ass and then try to save face and make out they look cool by getting up and telling everyone, "i’m ok, that didn’t hurt, no really, look at me now, i’m fine…."

Things seem to be going well on the food front for me.  I’ve kept all raw since going to California.  I’m starting to notice a bit of sensitivity on the emotional front.  The other day, on the way back from a lesson with a pupil, I was listening to Scott Mills on Radio 1.  He was doing a couple of his ‘random acts of kindness’.  The first was a guy who had lent a woman, who he didn’t know, 40 quid for her train fare home.  This woman had had a crappy day and couldn’t get any Cashback because of her card.  There were no ATMs anywhere and she would have missed her train.  This shop keeper lent her the money so she phoned Radio 1 who then got in contact with him and arranged a dinner for him and his family.  To top it off he then donated the money to Children In Need instead of taking the night out.  He said that if we all can’t help each other out as human beings then who can we help? He also said that he’s just grateful to be able to put food on his family’s table.  That set me off!  The second random act was a guy who had phoned about a little girl called Molly who was the daughter of a friend of the family.  She has cancer and is, at 6 years of age, going through chemotherapy.  They arranged for her to speak to the Tweenies on the phone and go to one of their shows.  When one of the Tweenies (I’m led to believe his name is Jake?!!) spoke to Molly he said, "i’ve been told your a very brave girl".  To which Molly replied, "yes I am".  My god, will somebody hand me the mansize tissues please?!!!

I’m also noticing a attraction to music at the moment.  I didn’t take any tunes with me to the US and have been listening to music whenever I can since my return, even more than I usually do.  I’m not sure if I just appreciate it now i’ve been without it or if it’s something deeper.

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