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Introducing Sarah Lea – Raw Foodie

Submitted by on March 21, 2012 – 6:23 pm 15 Comments

Sarah Lea is the new raw food blogger for Happyzine.  Here she introduces herself in the typical high energy fashion of Sarah Lea.

The ludicrous thought that I may starve myself had me roaring! Friends and family’s hightened concerns as they saw me ascend into the lushness of living with raw food was the side-splitter. I had been a fellow food junkie who supported other’s daily lives with bewitching treats oozing love, butter and syrups, but the seemingly overnight switch to deprivation in devouring rabbit food was too much for some to take on board.

Even  declarations of “a bellyful of vitality, clarity and energy spiralling me into an ecstatic state of bliss” were not enough. My loving mother practically swooned as she saw her precious  daughter shed her protective layers of weight, a death sentence was predicted when a dehydrater was purchased at Christmas.

So, what could I do?

“I’m still a pig!”, I shouted joyeously and continued to feed them love with seductive raw chocolate, heavenly cakes, sweet treats, rapturous desserts and meals that took us to nirvana. I delighted in friends popping by so that I could shove food in their hands and tell them they could eat more and not have to count calories. I was in rapture as I told them about the abundance of energy, and how raw living foods fed not only our bodies but kept us disease free, in a state of bliss and looked after our Mama Earth.

 I feel fantastic and I’m 40!

My children wake me nightly and start their day before the rooster cries. The girls keep me on my toes all day ’til late with euphoric cries for food and the baby holds on tight. I love my days here with a passion. Our family’s dream to return to New Zealand realised, the home we dreamed off magically materialised. I rejoice in Mama Earth for all that she brings us in her abundance and daily we speak of our gratification in the captivating magic of her plant kingdom.

Our journey here has allowed us to tread on enchanted ground. A family’s joy ride through discovering raw foods in all their glory; fresh, seasonal, living fruits and vegetables, sprouts, nuts and seeds, seaweeds, wild foods, herbs, superfoods and fermented foods. All prepared without heating over 40C (104F). It has been a challenging adventure deviating from the well trodden path of cooked foods, but we delight in the enchanting rainbow of colours of our feast, luxuriate in a fleshy, overspilling plum and thrive on a nutrient dense diet.

I shall be endevouring to bring you news from our world, tucked away in our new found paradise. I am already bursting with desire to feed you the love of wild mushrooms this autumn, drizzled with local oil and warmed in freshly dug garlic and living herbs. I am wishing I could share the luscious lemon pie that we lunch on today and I truly cannot wait to read the symphony of whoops when you try out the transcendant raw chocolate!

Sarah Lea

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  • Harriet says:

    Brilliant to see you out there Sarah, I’ll tune in to your weekly blog.

    Please, please please include a recipe each week – remember those dressings you shared with us, that sent me into raptures?

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  • shirley says:

    your loving mother did no such thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! – but the food IS good!

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  • Alexia says:

    Wow – I can’t wait for the next issue – hopefully with more food details and a recipe : )

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  • Rhyddian Knight says:

    Looking forward to colourful tales of carrot juice and cacao…

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  • Go girl! To echo everyone else, recipes please! We still loving them raw brownies that I did for Caseys naming day. They’re NOTHING like brownies but delectable in their own right. Much love xx

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  • Karlien Tarry-Kruger says:

    You make my mouth water with your luscious lemon pie…sounds lovely…

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  • caroline says:

    Fantastic Sarah – an inspiration as I’m starting this journey also!! I shall be subscribing and look forward to reading these!

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  • Hannah Schenker says:

    HUBBA HUBBA!!! So excited that you’re writing for Happyzine. Charlotte’s encouragement of my writing on here has led to where I am, going off in other directions at the moment, but still carrying Happyzine close to my heart.

    You’re awesome Sarah, inspiration station!
    Hannah – friendly neighbourino!

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  • Karen says:

    Congratulations Sarah! I still salivate over your crumble and raw chocolate cake.

    I echo everyone’s sentiments – recipes please! I have 6 kids to feed

    here in Germany and i wan

    wean them off their high sugar and refined carbs & junk food!! Much love xxx

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  • jackie says:

    sooooo happy to see you happy and settled in your nest…i wish you luck, joy and love for your new adventures . You are an inspiration!

    Jackie xxx

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  • Marina Churm says:

    My gorgeous, gorgeous Sarah…how we miss your company here in the UK armed with a basket spilling over with luscious grub! I’m still searching for a vertical spiraliser for the raw Pad Thai to accompany THAT dressing to die for. I carry your basket to take home the veg & fruit from the organic shop here in Shrewsbury on my way home each Thursday… much love to you, the family & wishing you all the best of blogging in the future x x x x

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  • Helen says:

    Wow! Love it! Give me more, gimme more, gimme more! You’re a star Cous!

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  • Erica says:

    Brilliant! Hello gorgeous lady! Brilliant to read your lovely words. You are an inspiration! Hope life is fabulous for you all – it certainly sounds it! Would love to get some of your raw recipes. Bring it on! Big love to you all. xxx

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  • cindy says:

    Feeling Gorgeous
    Looking Gorgeous
    Thank You Gorgeous

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  • Janet says:

    Great writing! I too have cut down dramatically on my sugar intake since you came back to the Bay. Things can taste good without sugar. If only there were a way to make alcohol without sugar…

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