June 2008 NWCafe

At the June Café – Jane got attendees to help her prepare 20 different Gluten-free & Vegan recipes including breakfast, lunch dinner, snacks, deserts, and coffee/coffee creamer alternatives.

Mary-Ann attended and was thrilled to not have to cook the yummy concoctions herself (as she does with all food demonstrations). She was able to enjoy watching others prepare dishes and mingle with the crowd. After the feast began Mary-Ann opened up the floor to a question and answer time. Topics ranged from health issues such as constipation, to hot flashes, to the latest super drink to cure all cures. Everyone ate for at least two people, gained new insights into many of the popular health trends and thier individual issues, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you Chari for hosting it at your beautiful home in San Clemente.

The Vegan/Gluten-Free Menu we sampled was as follows:

(Reminder - Step 1 - Begin ALL meals with something Raw before any Cooked food)

Breakfast

• Puffed Rice w/banana milk
• French Toast w/ Maple Syrup
• Homestyle Potatoes
• Fruit Smoothie
• Bowl of Fruit topped w/nuts
• Roma Coffee (Roasted Barley Grains (the one thing that does contain Gluten))
• Cashew Nut Coffee Creamer

Lunch/Dinner

• Pasta Salad
• Lettuce Wraps - fillings of choice: corn, red/yellow/orange peppers, diced tomatoes, Homestyle Potatoes
• Sauces/Dips - Baked Bean dip, Pesto sauce, Red Pepper mayonaise sauce, Avocado dip, & Hummus
• Brown Rice Tortilla Crisps (used to dip in sauces)
• Veggie Tray - Carrot Sticks w/olive oil & MaryAnn's Seasoning Salts, Sliced Red Peppers & Cucumbers (used to dip in sauces)
• Steamed Artichokes
• Baked Mushrooms
  
• Veganaise Dressing (dipping sauce for artichokes & mushrooms)

Dessert/Snacks/Drinks

• Popcorn topped w/ olive oil, MaryAnns Salts & Nutritional Yeast
• Oskri Bars
• Lara Bars
• Pistachio Ice Cream
• Mango Ice Cream
• Date Balls
• Natural Way Sangria
• Natural Way Lemonade

What is "The Natural Way"?

The Natural Way is a lifestyle that has been researched and developed by author/nutrition expert Mary-Ann Shearer. Putting God made (natural) food into God made (no one is bionic) bodies will give you God made health (just like heaven)!

Mary-Ann is from South Africa and is considered the best selling health author in the Southern Hemisphere!

• Her book, "The Natural Way - A Families Guide to Vibrant Health" formed the foundation of a series of books that have helped thousands of people around the world.
  
• Other books include her two recipe books "Recipe Books 1&2" have over 600 healthy recipes and they are all 'properly combined' and vegetarian.
  
• "Healthy Kids - The Natural Way" is Mary-Ann's fourth book which is a resource for anyone in the many stages of parenting.
  
• "Perfect Weight -The Natural Way" a book that de-mystifies the secret to weight loss. This book has helped thousands of women understand their bodies and hormonal system, and why dieting is wrong and getting healthy is right!
• In 2005, Mary-Ann, together with her husband Mark, wrote "Take Control - The Natural Way". In this book, the two of them share honestly and openly about their lives, their children, how they handled the loss of their first business (Mary-Ann's Wholefood Emporium) and how they found their way back to God and perfect health. This is a must-read for Christians who are struggling with their health and relationships.
• In April of 2007 Mary-Ann released her first 'American' book published in the States by Benbella Books. This book, "Perfect Health - The Natural Way". This book is revolutionizing the way Americans live and is touching lives in remarkable ways. Thus begins our journey...
  

The Natural Way Café’s have been successful! The idea behind the name is to provide a support network for individuals who have chosen to follow the eating guidelines laid out in Mary-Ann Shearer’s book “Perfect Health-The Natural Way”. The first Café took place in June, followed by our August and most recently the September Café.