I’m always in search of great, new ideas in raw food preparation, so recently I got Rod Rotondi’s DVD set & his book, Raw Food for Real People.
I expected that it would take me some time to get through the three DVDs, but, surprisingly, I watched them all in one sitting. Rod is a natural and charming teacher and he breaks things down to make even gourmet raw food preparation simple and accessible to newbies. Rod says upfront that he’s not always all raw, but feels his best when he is. I can relate. Not sure why I still sometimes do the dance with cooked food when it doesn’t love me back, but occasionally I do. Maybe it helps me maintain a connection with my cooked friends. Whatever it is, we’re all on our individual journeys and we have to do what feels appropriate to us.
The DVD course, which was filmed during a raw food retreat, was very professionally shot and edited. It has some fun motion graphics, too, which keep it lively.
When I debuted the original version of my film, Supercharge Me! 30 Days Raw, in Hollywood, CA at the Raw Film Festival (now the Green Living Film Festival) Rod was there at the venue with his Leaf Cuisine booth where they were serving the most delicious collard wrap burritos & freshly-opened young Thai coconuts. Rod was kind (and patient) enough to take the time to teach me the safe & easy way to open a young Thai coconut. This was something I had been afraid to do for years. I got some footage of the experience, so you can see my humble beginnings in the realm of coconut-opening.
Check it out!
Rod Rotondi shows Jenna how to open a Young Thai Coconut
Little did I know that Rod is just as patient with all of his students, even those who are learning from him via his DVD course. He brings to the table his vast experience in international kitchens and you get to learn some pretty cool tricks of the trade.
The recipe book, Raw Food for Real People, has a similar feel. Recipes are made simple. He gives lots of tips and the presentation is friendly.
If you’re looking for an easy & delicious way to start whipping up mouth-watering raw food creations in your kitchen, definitely check out Rod’s DVDs & his book, too!
Available on Amazon:
Raw Food for Real People by Rod Rotondi
To your radiance!
Jenna
Jenna Norwood
America’s Supercharged Living Expert
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