Watch Ani on Raw Sangha TV

I talk with Brother Echo about my new raw food uncookbook, Ani's Raw Food Essentials, on Day 2 of my new book tour here in Hollywood at Erewhon. Brother Echo from Raw Sangha created this great episode documenting my presentation, talk, and book signing. I had a great time speaking with Brother Echo. He's a glow of bright light sharing his great gifts with our world. Thanks Brother Echo!

By |May 11th, 2010|Events & Talks, VIDEOS|1 Comment

Sprouted Wild Rice with Corn and Tomato

A recipe for wild rice, which is actually an aquatic seed, rather than a grain. Toss together wild rice, tomato, cilantro, corn, garlic, and jalapeno.

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Erewhon Natural Foods

...one of my favorite actors and directors Vincent Gallo. He directed and acted in Buffalo '66 (1998) with Christina Ricci, who I love too. I attended high school in Buffalo, and enjoyed watching this fi

By |May 9th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Erewhon Natural Foods

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Book Soup

Friday evening was the first stop along my book tour for Ani's Raw Food Essentials. Book Soup arranged a special and very early drop shipment of my books to be delivered 3 weeks early. Official sale date isn't until June 1st. So, Book Soup is where I got to see my new book in person. It's always super exciting to hold a c

By |May 9th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials at Book Soup

Ani’s Raw Food Essentials Tour Day 1+2

...photos from my book tour day 1+2 in Hollywood, CA taken by Tyler Golden

By |May 8th, 2010|Book Signings, NEWS & EVENTS, Talks, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ani’s Raw Food Essentials Tour Day 1+2

Community Gardens in South Los Angeles

During my silent 10-day Vipassina mediation last October, I had a vision to work with kids in underprivileged neighborhoods teaching them how to garden, grow food, and make healthy food. These neighborhoods lack fresh produce or healthy food options. The only way to save lives is to teach kids about food, real food. Growing our food builds confidence and self reliance. It's important for kids to understand where their food comes from. Neelam Sharma is the Executive Director of Community Services Unlimited, Inc. and is largely responsible for the development of CSU's food justice and youth training programs. She helped create The Healthy School Food Coalition, The LA Food Justice Network, and the California Food Justice Coalition. An inspirational lady...passionate, intelligent, and beautiful. Neelam and I met at the Expo Center garden, where I first met Dana Clay, the Urban Farm Assistant responsible for this beautiful garden. I found a curry tree for the first time, and the leaves tasted pungent, like curry. They even had a cherimoya tree! Yum. The last time I saw a cherimoya tree was in Baja. I love cherimoya, and just picked up 3 at the local farmer's market. Visit CSU's weekly Farm Stand in front of the Expo Center on Menlo just north of MLK on Thursdays from 3-6pm. Find more about Community Services Unlimited events, and how you can volunteer on their website. A special thanks to my good friend Bryant Terry for introducing me to Neelam and CSU, inc.

By |May 7th, 2010|Farmers' Market, Green Living, Health, LIFESTYLE|4 Comments

Health & Fitness Magazine

Raw Energy raw food article in the UK's Health & Fitness Magazine in the May 2010 issue featuring 3 recipes from Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Mediterranean warp with red pepper houmous Pad Thai with kelp noodles Brazil nut and banana pancakes with blueberry syrup

By |May 3rd, 2010|Article, PRESS|Comments Off on Health & Fitness Magazine

Pineapple Ice Box Dessert

In this video I'll show you how to make a beautiful, delicious, refreshing ice cream using cashews with folded in pineapple, and shaped into a cake form. This raw food demo was recorded during my workshop at Mom Tri's Villa Royale in Phuket, Thailand on January 24, 2010.

By |May 3rd, 2010|Ani's Cooking Show, Events & Talks, VIDEOS|10 Comments

Cauliflower Mash + Mushroom Gravy

Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. It's beautiful, comes in white, green, and purple varieties, and works wonderfully processed into a mash. This is my version of mashed potatoes. Serve with a gravy on it's own, or alongside your favorite recipe.

Simple Rosemary Oregano Noodle Salad

Here's a super fast and easy recipe I made the other day when I had very little time to eat, but needed a break from my computer for a few short minutes. I didn't feel like a green salad, and wanted something a bit more substantial.