I’ve been thinking about getting back to eating more uncooked foods. There are a lot of books about eating raw and they are a great support system, and a great support system is needed to get very clear about what to eat and why. At the moment I’m reading three books that are informative, inspiring, very interesting and, I think, enjoyable reading. They are Eating for Beauty by David Wolfe www.sunfood.com , The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs www.mastercleanser.com , and Wisdom from the Monastery by Peter Sewald, Editor.
Last week a great French bakery on 20th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan called to me. Everything is prepared at the cafe. Trust me; it’s all delicious. When I got back to the apartment where I’m staying, I picked up one of the three books and started remembering what it was like to eat raw. It’s really nice to go to a food shop and select your favorite foods thinking about taste only, but when you consciously plan to eat in a way that gives ultimate nourishment to body, mind and spirit, your life changes. I want to experience that feeling again. That feeling of seeing changes in my body, inside and outside, and having the discipline to take charge.
So I’ve been a fixture at *Bonobo’s on 23rd Street www.bonobosrestaurant.com where the ambiance is airy and conducive to enjoying fresh foods prepared in simple ways with an emphasis on being delicious and uncooked. The people behind the counter are helpful. You can sample before ordering. They’re patient and friendly. It will take a little time to get back to eating that way. I can still taste the delicious sandwich and almond croissant at La Bergamote, but I really want to eat differently and I’m heading in that direction now.
*It’s now 2013 and Bonobo’s is a restaurant of the past.
Change is good. Right?