Raw Vegan

[bdc63]

Hi all.

Since my last visit to SoWal I'm become a raw vegan. I'm pretty sure most of my old haunts aren't going to meet my needs anymore (and might even get me laughed out of a few places I used to frequent;-)).

Anybody have any recommendations for raw and-or vegan restuarants / juice bars / organic wines / food stores?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jdarg]

Raw & Juicy, Seaside. The Airstream on 30a across from Pickles.

 

[bdc63]

Raw & Juicy, Seaside. The Airstream on 30a across from Pickles.

Thanks jdarg! I'll be there every morning.

I was just looking through the posts in this forum and noticed the ones on "best salad" and "vegetarian" -- I suspect those may be good leads as well.

Does anyone know if Publix has a good organic produce section? I was hoping there might be a Whole Foods/Trader Joe's/Wild Oats by now, but it doesn't appear to be the case.

 

[scooterbug44]

In addition to Raw & Juicy, hit the Saturday Farmer's Market in Seaside (organic eggs, produce, baked goods, sprouts, preserves etc.), and For the Health of It in Blue Mtn.

I think Amavida might have some organic wines and products too.

 

[Jdarg]

In addition to Raw & Juicy, hit the Saturday Farmer's Market in Seaside (organic eggs, produce, baked goods, sprouts, preserves etc.), and For the Health of It in Blue Mtn.

I think Amavida might have some organic wines and products too.

Amavida has organic wine, beer, and Fair Trade coffee~

 

[Gidget]

HI - I can certainly appreciate your dilemma! Prior to moving here I was a raw vegan and then went to eating something cooked only at night and then only in colder weather. It was darn difficult to eat out or eat socially. Now I am vegan at home mostly raw - but do eat something warm and cooked if the desire takes me. I have added some seafood when eating out if I can't find something that suits my taste vegan wise. Publix can have good organic fruits and veggies - I bought organic grapes and apples there the other day. Just depends. Also, we bought a case of organic sweet potatoes from For The Health of It - and those are good sliced thinly and eaten raw or cooked. Off The Vine produce delivers around this area and you can go online to their site and see what they have. It isn't easy to be 100% raw vegan 100% of the time - good luck to you and by all means share what you find.

To health!
Gidget

 

[Gidget]

PS There's a great thread you might appreciate called Never Eat Meat Again

http://www.sowal.com/bb/health-wellness/28381-never-eat-meat-again.html

Check it out.
G

 

[beachmouse]

I suspect the area just isn't big enough to fit into Whole Foods' current expansion strategy. Fresh Market in Destin has also had some good produce lately and is probably as close as the area will get to WF in the medium range.

 

[Bobby J]

Hi all.

Since my last visit to SoWal I'm become a raw vegan. I'm pretty sure most of my old haunts aren't going to meet my needs anymore (and might even get me laughed out of a few places I used to frequent;-)).

Anybody have any recommendations for raw and-or vegan restuarants / juice bars / organic wines / food stores?

Thanks in advance.

"For The health of it" located in Blue Mountain. The best! Hands on and can help with all your needs.

 

[bdc63]

Thanks for your post and information Gidget. "Off The Vine" sounds like a great service - unfortunately their delivery day in this area is more towards the end of my trip then the beginning, but I'll have to remember them if we come back for a couple of weeks over the summer.

It isn't easy to be 100% raw vegan 100% of the time

I'll second that -- it's one of the hardest things I've ever done. I used to be a darn good "cook", but now its like throwing all those skills away and starting over. I'm still in morning over my fancy pots and various kitchen gadgets that I have no use for anymore. And I keep checking out all the RAW cookbooks from the library, but am having trouble embracing the whole elaborate presentation thing -- its mosting salads, fruit, and a handfull of nuts for me. Although I finally broke down and bought a dehydrator, so that is helping to get my creative culinary juices flowing a bit.

I almost wish it didn't make me feel so damn good so I could go back to eating burgers and fries like normal people.