The Frugivore Diet

Early Valentine's Vegan Nigerian Feast, Feb 10, 2015, 7pm

2015-01-27T14:30:57.000Z

Please join me for an Early Valentine's Vegan Nigerian Feast at Dynamic African Restaurant in the Edgewater Chicago neighborhood. While not totally RAW or Raw Till 4, there should be plenty of high carb selections. Follow the above links for more information. Hope to see you February 10, 2015, 7pm!

Northern Illinois University-DeKalb, IL

2014-07-11T22:55:25.000Z

Is anyone near me? :) I feel so alone on this lifestyle in the midwest.

Veggie Pride Parade - Chicago

2014-05-07T00:20:46.000Z

Is anyone going? It is May 31st at 11 am, corner of Balbo & Columbus. Tents in Grant Park. http://chicago.veggiepride.com/

I think I will be going. Message me if you decide to go and we can meet up :)

Figs?

2014-04-08T23:35:41.000Z

Does anyone know where/when to buy figs in the area?

Apple/manzano bananas

2014-03-17T00:14:27.000Z

Anyone know if/where I can find them in Chicago?

Chicago International Produce Market???

2013-12-08T04:38:33.000Z

Has anyone had success at the Chicago International Produce Market? I want to check it out but I would be dragging my 19 month ok twins with me and to be honest, we aren't morning people. Haha. I'd love to hear about you experiences before we make the trip so very bright and early. Thanks!

Making new in friends in Chicago!

2013-11-25T18:39:44.000Z

Hi guys, I recently moved to Chicago, I live in the south suburbs. Id like to connect with raw vegans, vegans or anyone who is enthusiastic about their health :-) id love to make new friends and attend some potlucks.If you're interested send me a message! Hope to meet tons of fruity lovers!

Where to buy

2013-05-28T00:45:51.000Z

Hello Everyone! I have been eating pretty much fully raw now for a few months and this way of eating has become quite expensive. Also, I have to make so many trips to the store. I was wondering if someone knew in Chicago where I can buy fruit in bulk at a reasonable price?

Indoor farming, start ups...

2013-03-04T20:49:12.000Z

Hi all, I am still new to the site and not really sure where to post this, figured this might be a good place to put it so other people in the Chicago area can see it...

Below is a link to a "collective" building where many food producing start ups and indoor farmers reside in. They transformed an old meat packing building into this newly purposed one.

They have an anerobic digestor that generates electricity off of the bio waste from the building, its all sustainable.

It's a very cool idea and they take volunteers on the weekends too if anyone is interested in helping out!

http://www.plantchicago.com/

Sweet Tomatoes meetup Nov 23rd Friday or 24th Saturday

2012-11-18T22:18:09.000Z

Anyone want to meet up at Sweet Tomatoes in Lombard, IL on Black Friday or Saturday?

They have unlimited salad bar, they had apple slices and pineapple last time instead of grapes.

I wish I could have gone before when Mike was having the meetups there, I really wanted to see the look on the employees faces when 811ers use the tray as a plate! Maybe we can do that this time!:)

Chicago's 1st annual Veggie Pride Parade!!!

2012-05-30T07:04:01.000Z

Hey comrades!

I'm sure if you're in the Chicago area (especially in the city), you've already heard. It's time for closet veggies to step into the light and march boldly and fearlessly! The Veggie Pride Parade is coming to town!

It's this Saturday, June 2nd.

Also my little girl's 4th birthday! = )

I'm going to try to make it out. Ana's always eager to meet other vegans since it's hard for her sometimes to be the only one in a gang not partaking of what everyone else is having. However she loves being a vegan and she's always thrilled to meet other vegans. I think this is an important way of showing her our lifestyle in celebration! Not to mention, how cool to get a whole parade on her birthday!

Details here: http://chicago.veggiepride.com/about.htm

See you all there, maybe? = )

Tania

Are unlimited salad bars really unlimited?: Part II...Another trip to Sweet Tomatoes Sunday May 20 in Chicago!

2012-05-20T03:55:10.000Z

So, we are doing yet another sweet tomato salad feast and all you guys are invited, again.

I really had a good time the last time and I got a ton of it on tape, too. I been meaning to upload for awhile. Who says people don't come together for freaking salad? :)

I'll be make a bunch of different sauces, again this time. Also, feel free if you want to bring one, too. That be awesome!

We'll try to print coupons for tomorrow.

Bring a friend, bring your mom, dad......whoever.

Place: 2820 Highland Ave in Lombard, IL 60148

Time: 7:00

-Mike

P.S.-My phone number is 847-445-1013, if anyone needs it.

Dear Chicagoland 811ers: Join us at Sweet Tomatoes this Saturday to quite possibly out eat their "unlimited" salad bar, lol.

2012-04-10T13:07:07.000Z

So, a couple long term 811ers are getting together to eat at Sweet Tomatoes this Saturday. I figured I extend the invite to you guys, too. It would be nice meet some more 811ers in the area.

I plan on making a couple bottles of salad dressing (including some top secret recipes!) and filling my TRAY (not plate) with as much salad as I can. If you could bring one, too, that be awesome!

I'm thinking about getting a vid or two of this of us carrying TRAYS of lettuce, wiping out their salad bowls, ect....it's got to be a sight to see, lol.

If you have any coupons bring them, too. I think I saw a couple online.

Place: 2820 Highland Ave in Lombard, IL 60148

Time: 5:30

Hope to see you guys there!

Where to buy wholesale fruit?

2012-02-26T22:45:24.000Z

Hey Guys,

I'm new to this whole fruititarian lifestyle and I am quickly going broke! Where do you all buy wholesale fruit in Chicago? I'm in the Northwest Suburbs and would appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks!

Durian in Chicago area?

2012-02-18T16:23:35.000Z

Where in Chicagoland does everyone gets theirs?

= )

Tania

You're invited to “Blenderpalooza” in Madison, WI, January 14

2011-12-31T01:59:45.000Z

Will be 80-10-10 friendly - just bring the ingredients you like!

Madison, WI is ~2.5 hours North of Chicago, and 1.2 hours west of Milwaukee.

“Blenderpalooza” Raw Juicefeast at Sofia Coop on Saturday, January 14

Everyone!

Bradley Fish, Sarah, Kiril, and the residents of Sofia Coop will be hosting a blending & juicing potluck at the Sofia Coop on Spaight Street on Saturday, January 14, starting at 5 PM. They will have Vitamix and Blend-tec high-speed blenders on hand to make smoothies (or soups, puddings, juices, or just about anything else you can dream up that can be made in a blender). All you need to bring is enough ingredients to make multiple servings to share.

(As is our practice - so as to protect their privacy - the exact address, contact information, and driving directions will be posted on this group's bulletin board in the 48 hours prior to the potluck and all members will receive an email with a link to this information at that time.)

While this isn’t exactly like the rest of our regular potlucks, here are the usual potluck guidelines anyway:

For each person attending bring one dish with at least eight servings to share, along with the appropriate serving utensils. One can reasonably expect this to cost somewhere around $15.00.

Please bring all of your own silverware, dishes, and cups that you will be using.

Please use organic ingredients whenever possible to prepare your dish, for increased nutrition, elimination of pesticides and genetically modified foods, and most importantly for your body and for the planet!

If dehydrating or warming your food, please do so at or below 105 degrees to ensure that the enzymes of the food remain intact and active.

Bring a copy of your recipe to place by your dish, so that others can copy it if they like what they tasted, and also so they can be able to make informed choices, should they not want to eat certain ingredients due to sensitivities or other personal reasons (such as nuts or Bragg's Liquid, for example). We will then post a message on the Madison Raw Food Meetup website where everyone can respond to and add their recipes for each particular potluck to share them with others.

At the end of our potlucks we often exchange our leftovers. Bring some extra containers if you want to join in on the fun.

We very much want to welcome our new members and those curious about the raw and living foods lifestyle. We encourage you to bring something very simple - some fresh, organic seasonal fruit, some cut up organic veggies, or some raw trail mix you can put together, for example. (If you need more ideas, contact David by using the “contact us” link on the left side of web page.) More information for newcomers to our group can be found here:http://www.meetup.com/The-Madison-Raw-Food-...
Voluntary donations towards the costs of using our Meetup web presence ($144 annually) are greatly appreciated. It was suggested by our members that we should consider donating a dollar or two every potluck, which would quickly help us meet our costs.

Hope you can join us!

http://www.meetup.com/The-Madison-Raw-Food-Meetup-Group/events/46013702/?a=ea1_lnm&rv=ea1

Looking for Organic Wholesalers in or near St. Louis, MO

2011-12-03T00:44:27.000Z

Does anyone know of any organic wholesalers I can purchase bulk fruits (and veggies) from?

Northbrook or u of Illinois?

2011-08-06T06:36:14.000Z

Hey anyone in Northbrook? Im going to college soon so ill be at the university of illinois urbana champaign, anyone else?

Carpool to see DR. Grahmn

2010-08-31T12:51:52.000Z

My friend Nick and I will be leaving on Friday morning to go see Dr. Grahmn in Michigan to hear him speak and will be returning on Sunday night. If anyone is on the way from Chicago to Michigan and would like a ride, let me know. I have 1 maybe 2 spots open in my SUV.

UIC farmer's market just opened!!

2010-07-02T08:18:46.000Z

Here's the link to the page for more info on the Jane Adam's Hull House Farmer's Market.
http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/_programsevents/_farm/farmersmarket.html

to generalize, it is every Tuesday starting June 28th from 1230-530pm. so for those of you who are in the Tri-Taylor area, come check it out! they will be updating their site shortly with a list of farmers and artisans that have booths there!

Have an amazing day!!

BANANAS ON SALE

2010-02-10T15:49:24.000Z

Michaels Fresh Market is selling bananas for 19 cents a pound this week.

Get them while they are ripe.

www.MichaelsFreshMarket.net

Two locations: Naperville and Downers Grove, IL

Keep people posted on good deals for fruit.

Fruit CSA and Raw Cafe

2010-01-21T23:14:56.000Z

Well Team,

I have some exciting news that I didn't think I would be able to share so soon. Firstly, the Buyer's Club Is taking off quite well and alot of interest has been generated. The only hang up has been people unwilling to order bulk of that size. To help alleviate this concern, I will be starting a CSA of sorts with the fruit orders. Bulk order will of course keep going on. Yet, now we will offer a smaller sampling of the seasonal fruits as they cycle through for a flat rate. I still have to work this plan out, but this will certainly help people get more fruit in their diet.

Secondly, (it's still a little unreal to me) I have secured the funds to open a raw food cafe in Milwaukee. This will be the first in the area. it will also function as the pick up spot for the growing Frugivore Buyer's Club. Assome of you may know, I have a full plate. A new baby boy, working towards Hygienic Doctorate, two jobs, and now the raw cafe. I would like to do it all, but realistically I will need help. That's where you guys come in. I would love to make this our breeding ground so to speak, our hangout. So any suggestions or ideas, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, share them. At some point in near future, there may be job openings that I would like to fill with some raw vegans.

I hope peace and happiness are with you all,

Kevin

Ready to order. Join the Frugivore Buyer Club, save money.

2009-12-15T20:05:07.000Z

We are all set up and ready to place our first order for the Frugivore's Buyers Club. I need to submit our order by 12noon on Friday the 18th.The price list will change each week and as so, I will send out an updated list each Sunday.The order will be delivered Saturday mornings.The fruit or veggies will be kept at my house until pick up. Please pick up in a timely fashion as we only have so much room in our fridge an house, and all items are perishable.Payment can be made in cash, check (made out to Meagan Grenfell) , or Paypal online. (If someone wants to do Paypal I can find out our account name.) I have to figure out exact cost; taxes, delivery costs. I will call our sales rep after this email, but I started this email and don't want to start it again later.Enough chatter, here's the list.

PriceList_East_3174487.pdf

Bad News and Good News

2009-11-23T13:31:48.000Z

Ok, bad news first. My family and I cannot attend the inaugural meet-up event. Bummer. Real Bummer. That also means I will be organizing the second meet-up hopefully soon after.Good news; I am starting up a buyer's club. We will be able to purchase directly from the import company, Albert's Organics. This is the same company that Whole Foods and Outpost Natural Foods use. We will be paying wholesale price on a huge variety of organic produce. We have to buy in bulk, but through some good coordination and some practice we can work this out every time.I am in Milwaukee, but anyone who wants to order and make a drive feel free. I think you will see that the price savings are enormous.I just need an email address for anyone who is interested so I can send you Albert's produce price list.

Bad News and Good News

2009-11-23T13:31:44.000Z