I could have easily echoed this post OBJ, I will be reading eagerly too.
Broccoli works well raw in salad, as do similar veg. The key is to break it up quite small, so as it does not appear too daunting.
I think sauces/dressings must be vital. Perhaps herbs/spices are used often. Raw food all has its individual taste (especially quality/organic etc) and I know we will learn to love them 'naked', but I feel I need a nice vegan dressing or two to help with transition. Or maybe they do utilise this..? Please reply vegans, I need to know what im facing!

ps I really want to go in full throttle but allowing fruits in immediately seems like a no go. I cant seem to allow that (what I percieve to be a risk) in.

I know exactly what you mean. I have the "stubborn family" issue as well. I just do my own thing as they do theirs!! I make a big salad for example, and have a different dressing than they do. Also, I never go to the trouble of making two separate meals. I've only been a raw foodie for several months, and it's so much easier than I ever thought. You do not have to spend time making fancy raw meals. A meal can consist of an avocado and a salad, a handful of soaked nuts and a salad, a bunch of assorted fruit, some veggies and hummus or salsa, lots and lots of simple choices. And the best part is no pots and pans to clean up. Although I do have to clean my juicer once daily.

Also, I did not add fruit immediately to my raw journey, but began with the veggies, nuts and seeds. It wasn't long before I was able to add the fruit without a problem.

Here is a salad dressing recipe from Lapis' great blog In The Raw....


Sesame Seed Dressing

* 1 cup sesame seeds
* 2 cups filtered water for soaking sesame seeds
* ½ cup Rejuvelac or filtered water
* ½ cup chopped parsley
* 1 T. fresh oregano, chopped
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/3 cup lemon juice
* 1/4 cup Nama Shoyu or 11/2 t. Celtic Sea Salt

Soak seeds in water for 2 hours. Drain. In blender, combine seeds and other ingredients. Blend until creamy.

There are lots more delicious easy recipes here:

//www.curezone.org/blogs/f.asp?f=26

Join the ranks and become a raw foodie too!!! You will not regret it and your life will expand in more joyful ways than you can imagine!

Blessings....