A Week on the Beach in Maine
Sweetly Raw has been silent for a while. It's been a busy time lately with travels, summer visitors, and being in a friend's bridal party recently. Lately, I've also been battling with some health issues, and am on a strict healing regime (which I'll save for another post because this one is all about FUN) - so I haven't been out of the kitchie - only temporarily!
A week ago, my mom and I embarked on a wonderful trip down to Maine where my Aunty Diane and Uncle Pierre have a cottage on 7 miles of white sand beach. It rained the first day we were here, which was probably for the best in order to get our bearings after traveling 2 days to get here (car, overnight, plane). The rest of the week has been pure sunshine and HEAT - exactly what I love.
One day I made a simple fruit dessert. I got my hands on some young coconuts at Whole Foods and made a strawberry young coconut pudding, layered with a combo of fruits: strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, plum, and some slivered almonds to top it all off.
It just so happens that my beautiful goddess friend, Ali, lives 45 mins from my relatives, so it was the perfect time for a visit. I went to her place for a day and night, which was filled with long conversations to "catch up properly" since we haven't seen each other since last November, great food, laughter, a walk, and beach time.
We were fortunate to enjoy a magnificent 5 course dinner feast at our friends, Franky and Camille's place. 5 star cuisine using all fresh, local ingredients (check out Frank's recipes/videos/products HERE).
The week was fabulous in every way! Now I'm in LA for almost a week of Birthday fun with friends. I'm going to all the raw restaurants, beaches, shopping, and Courtney Pool and myself are hosting a raw potluck on Saturday night. If any one is interested in coming, drop me an email. Would love to have you join us.
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BEAUTIFUL sights! The people, the food, the beach - gorgeous!
good to see you posting again, and gorgeous pics! you are absolutely radiant in all of them, as well.
how i miss you my sister...looks like you had such a beautiful time...and that lobster...well...i'll let ya know when we chat...hehe!<br /><br />have sooooooooo much fun in LA...<br /><br />love you chickie...oh and that news you are going to share with me...well i think i know...but send me said news anyway!<br /><br />=P
Beautiful pictures!
Beautiful pictures! What a fun little vaca! Enjoy your time in California! I wish I could attend that potluck and have a wonderful birthday!!! XOXO
Beautifully-shot photos!
all so lovely, glad you're bad<br />c
Fun family time! That back bend picture looks really cool!
Oh that house on the beach...heavenly! What a fun trip with good company and good eats! Glad you enjoyed it so much! Hope your continued journey is just as fab and enjoy your birthday week!
What a beautiful cottage! Looks like such a wonderful time!<br />Hope you feel better soon:)
looks like a beautiful place!! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!! <br /><br />Sending you healthy vibes!
looks like a wonderful place and reminds me of fond memories! Steph
Beautiful! Maine is one place I want to visit. <br /><br />You have a beautiful family!
If L.A. was a bit closer, would love to attend the raw potluck! Do you have friends in Santa Cruz? If you ever do come up this way, I know we could generate a nice group who would attend a raw food class, if you were willing to teach it. Just the other students in Bauman College alone would love to come. Let us know if you are ever up this way. It would be great to meet you and learn some of your fabulous desserts!
Beautiful photos & you have such a lovely family :)
Welcome back Heather! :) Lovely photos girlie - glad you are having a nice time in the sunshine. Have fun!!
Heathy! <br />I hope we get to talk about your health challenges.. I just can't WAIT to hug you and be with you and Courtney and Puki! <br />I loved this post, so nice to see you having fun in a new locale. And Frankie G? LUCKY, handsome and talented chef all in one!<br />xoxoxo deb
Wow! I am so envious! I have been to the west coast plenty of times, but I've always wanted to see the Atlantic up close instead of in a plane.<br />Enjoy your vacation!
Yay for Maine! Glad you got visit and dine at Froji Farm... More soon, for sure!
Beautiful pictures. It's fabulous that you got to spend some quality time with family you'd not seen in so long. I'm preaching to myself too when I say "don't make it so long next time!"<br /><br />jessyburke88@gmail.com
I've missed your blog posts!<br /><br />Love the pictures and the update. Hope you're ok, lovely lady. xxx
Those lobsters look AMAZING!!! Don't you just love the beach!
What an amazing time you've had! I love how your photographs told the story so well! The picture of you going into the bridge is amazing! <br /><br />I hope you are feeling better!