Post Genesis Awards Brunch
Sunday was the annual post Genesis Awards Vegan Lovers Brunch hosted by Chef Moira Nordholt and Ron at their lovely home on the beach in Venice.
Downtown LA on a Saturday Night
Living in the center of Los Angeles, I walk and ride my bike around my neighborhood, rarely drive, and hardly ever make it downtown. Saturday, I visited a new (to me) Japan Town mall in downtown LA where I stumbled upon a really cool bookstore and an Asian grocery store.
Tour Dates for Ani’s Raw Food Essentials
I'm excited about my newest book Ani's Raw Food Essentials, available everywhere by May 3rd. It's a huge hard cover book with over 250 recipes. It's printed in 2 color, like Ani's Raw Food Kitchen. My goal is to make my books accessible, and get these recipes into your hands so you can enjoy making healthy treats with them. By printing in 2 color instead of full color, the book only costs $27 rather than $45. There's gorgeous color inserts, as you can see from the photos above.
A Pink Floyd Flashback
I went to see a Pink Floyd cover band for Phillip's birthday in the Valley. I haven't partied in the Valley before, and was pleasantly surprised at how great the band was. The club was packed with fans too.
Expo West Day 1
Expo West is always a great place to find new products and the best of friends. The largest natural products show in the world was last weekend in Anaheim, CA.
Ani Voted Sexiest Raw Vegan Woman 2009
I’ve been voted Sexiest Raw Vegan Woman 2009 by the raw community again this year, but by default. Alicia Silverstone actually won the votes, I came in 2nd place. But she doesn't consider herself raw anymore. What an honor! Plus, Steve from Sacred Chocolates sent me a congratulatory package of his delicious chocolate hearts...yummmy. Last year, I was surprised that I was awarded 1st place for Best of Raw 2008: Best Chef Favorite Cookbook Sexiest Raw Vegan Woman and 2nd place for Favorite Educator Listen to my interview from last year on Raw Inspirations Radio where I chat with lovely host Laura Fox about my history, inspirations, and what the future holds.
Ani’s Raw Food Essentials
My new book, Ani's Raw Food Essentials, will be available everywhere May 3rd! I was dropped shipped an early copy fresh off the presses, and this is a huge book. With over 250 recipes, it's my first hard cover. It's always amazing to hold the finished book in my hands. And, it takes 9 months for the book to be designed, printed, and distributed before it shows up in bookstores. A long journey.
Tom Yum Inspired Soup
This is a recipe I taught during my workshop in Phuket, Thailand, to a packed room full of locals. My raw vegan version of their traditional Thai soup.
Ani’s Miso Soup Featured on the Vitamix Create Cookbook Cover
My "Miso Soup" recipe is featured on the cover for the new "Vitamix Create Cookbook". It's included inside the box with every professional series Vitamix blender.
Ani’s Recipes in the 2009 Food & Wine Cookbook
Two of my recipes are included in the 2009 Food & Wine Cookbook: my Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Marinara, and my Raw Sweet Corn and Cashew Chowder.