The Cook & Butler

So I have known Shivie and Cemaaj for years now and I can tell you that no one in the city makes better raw food. They are not some new agers from Marin trying to make a buck off of a trend, they are loving kind peeps who really care about what goes in your body. Shivie is my inspiration: she lost pretty much a whole person in weight and by choice gave up a successful career that was slowly killing her. She turned her devotion to health and wholeness in the direction of food a few years ago, and I couldn’t be happier (though I miss my Kundalini classes). Her and Cemaaj’s raw food is exceptional. Kale chips are light and spicy. Wraps taste like everything in them (not just one mushed up flavor). gRAWnola is wonderful with yogurt in the morning or just as a snack. Crackers, pizza… each is a mouthful of wonderful combinations of flavors.
Even though I am quite versed in raw cuisine, I think I will take one of their classes in the new year. Next time you see them at the Farmers Market… go for it! Your stomach and body will be so proud of you.

I was fortunate enough to attend the TeamRAW workshop. It was amazing. Shivie is an expert teacher and she and Cemaaj are so knowledgeable about food and it’s effects on our body and the environment. This was more than food preparation, this was educational as well.
We received a recipe book that I’m slowly beginning to incorporate into my life. I’m starting off with green smoothies because it seems the simplest to make and it’s so yummy! Plus I’m going to start making the salad wraps with spicy Thai dressing… so delicious. As soon as I get a pie pan, I’m gonna try the famous strawberry cheezcake.
Thanks Shivie and Cemaaj. This workshop is worth it– these guys really put their heart and soul into it– plus you get to eat a feast of deliciousness at the end!

Having sampled Shivie & Cemaaji’s «RAW»:
1. Key Lime Pie
2. Kale Chips
3. Strawberry Cheesecake
4. Macadamian, Banana, and Green Vegetable, Smoothies
5. Tacos
6. Pizzas
7. Granola
8. Chocolate
9. Crackers
I can definitely say «Team Raw is as good as it gets!»
So, yes, you can go to Whole Foods & spend your whole paycheck. Or you can go to Café Gratitude and pay approximately $ 14.00 for a shredded carrot. OR you can empower yourself and learn the art of cooking great tasting food «hands on» with Team Raw.
Whether you want to start a «healthy cleanse» but don’t know where to begin; don’t have the time (because of your hectic work schedule) to prepare «heathy food;» want to become part of a healthy community; or just want toexperience something new — Shivie & Cemaaji will put you on the road to success & empower you with simple recipes you can create on your own …
I highly suggest signing up for one of their ongoing worshops — great people, great compassion, great knowledge.
Team Raw is a great addition to the San Francisco Community.
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Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher,
tony eason

Team Raw is a duo of very informed passionate raw food experts who are on the cutting edge with their recipes and information. They de-​mystify raw food and show the average person how to heal and nourish themselves from the inside out. You dont have to spend your whole life in the kitchen to make raw food and they show you how. I have eaten many dishes from their kitchen and each one out does the last. Also its an amzing feeling that raw food brings to your tummy, not like that dead stuffed feeling you get after leaving a big dinner, its more like a ball of light is in your belly shining through. You will leave a Team Raw workshop feeling refreshed and alive, like never before.

I was blessed to have been a neighbour of Shivie’s when she was first developing her recipes for TeamRaw and OMGoddess, this girl is talented.
Then I tried Cemaj’s raw uncooking; these are are quite an amazing pair.
Café Gratitude look out! Shivie’s chocolate mousse is unreal. Her dips are delectable. Go RawTeam Go!
PS I recently sampled their raw papaya wraps and strawberry cheesecake… unbelievable! And their cheesy kale chips are SUPER addictive. You definitely want to learn to make this stuff!
Shiv knows how to make raw cooking fun and accessible.

Shivie hosted the actresses in «The Vagina Monologues» for V-​Day San Francisco 2009 last Saturday (she’s in the show as well — that’s right, she’s beautiful, can whip up amazing raw food dishes, AND has wonderful stage presence!)
I eat pretty much everything, but had never tried raw food before. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it ended up being an incredibly delicious and satisfying meal. Tasty AND good for you! Shivie and Cemaaj prepared raw pizza (mmmmmm…so good, I’m still thinking about it!) and paired it with a beautiful salad. Dessert was a strawberry «cheesecake». A couple of the girls mentioned that they had never come across a good raw dessert before that night. The «cheesecake» was so creamy, incredibly delish.
I’m hoping to take part in one of their workshops in the near future. I’m don’t know if I’ll fully embrace the raw food lifestyle, but I do care about what I put into my body, and their recipes seem like the perfect way to enjoy wholesome, healthy, beautiful meals.
Shivie and Cemaaj are such quality people — they’re sure to make your raw food experience a lot of fun!

Last weekend myself and 5 friends spent an AMAZING afternoon with TeamRAW’s Raw Food Workshop. Shivie and Cemaaj are the inspiring TeamRAW and they really ‘raw’ked this life changing, fun and yuuuuuummmmy workshop!!!
We spent the afternoon in their lovely home-​kitchen setup learning many raw food recipes — both watching entertaining (Shiv is hilarious and an awesome teacher) and informative demos and participating in the creation of amazingly simple, delicious and super nutritious and energizing foods!
Even if you aren’t totally into the raw or vegan diets (i myself am a health concious carnivore and my friends ran the gamut from vegan to fast-​foodie) you will come away inspired. Perfect for Body and Soul.
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