Dinner Party: Gazpacho, Mexican Cabbage Salad, and Raw Ice Cream

Last night my hosts in Santa Cruz threw a dinner party. They served fish tacos, and from the ingredients I was able to recreate my go-to meal at Mexican restaurants: chopped cabbage topped with a healthy serving of guacamole and various salsas and hot sauces. It was absolutely delicious, as always, and very filling thanks to the crunchy, organic cabbage. 

I made a creamy gazpacho that we ladled out for guests as they arrived. Not everyone is a raw tomato fan so I was pleased to see every single person finish their pasta-bowl sized portion. 

I had bought some raw coconut ice cream upon my son's request, so I pulled it out of the freezer when everyone chowed down on dessert. Raw success in every course!








As in restaurants, all it took to make a raw meal in someone's else's home was a little re-arranging of the ingredients. I was able to partake in the high spirits of the evening and not have to worry about going hungry or conforming.


Question: What are your tricks for sticking with your healthy lifestyle anywhere you go?