Our Very Own Culinary Queen - Michelle K (Giveaway #10)

[Penni]

Back in February we highlighted one of our most active RFR vloggers, Michelle K. I absolutely love Michelle's simple, fun and educational raw food videos. Since that time, Michelle has continued to be an integral member of our website and was our guest hostess when I was away from the unit back in April. 

In February I asked Michelle to tell us a little background on herself and how she started making her internet video program, it's a High Raw Life, and here is what she had to share: 

"My husband and I began our family in Berkeley, California and then went on to spend 8 years in Southern California before moving to Northern New Jersey in 2008. Life is busy for me as a stay at home mom with 3 children ages 3 to 13.

Like so many people I spent most of my life struggling with my relationship to food and dieting. In June of 2005 I found my first Raw Food book. I researched what I could online, bought a used juicer and went for it. I saw amazing results in the first two weeks of transitioning to Raw, then I let life get in the way. 

When visiting a friend last May (2009), I noticed her beautiful juicer sitting in the corner of her kitchen, it ignited a spark in me. I went home and dusted off my book and my juicer and dove into transitioning with a passion. To my great surprise the information available online had exploded over the last 4 years. After losing a few pounds I noticed a major emotional shift. Layers of deep seeded pain, fear, and anger began peeling away. I was more empowered by that than loose pants. I had begun detoxing my psyche. 

  
I began searching for some connections online but everywhere I looked I was being sold something. I had some disappointing experiences and felt gullible. When I found the Raw Food Rehab it was like a breath of fresh air. People supporting each other just for the sake of supporting each other.

I originally began making the "it's a High Raw Life" videos to connect with friends back in California who wanted to know what I was up to. I realized it was motivating me and I just kept going. I am proud to say I make a tiny impact now and then, and I am embarrassed to say the comments and feedback I get are truly fulfilling. Honestly the positive vibes I get from making "it's a High Raw Life" fill me up more than any food ever could. Now that is what it is all about!"

Every episode of it's a High Raw Life is available in the Culinary Center so you can access them at a glance. I also encourage you to visit Michelle's awesome website/blog It's A High Raw Life. 

During our last giveaway, we offered Michelle's brand spankin' new DVD which went to one lucky winner. I am sure there are more of you out there that would absolutely love to add Michelle very first DVD to your collection, so she and I are both offering a copy in tomorrow's drawing!  You can check out what Michelle has to say about her DVD here.  Michelle is currently recovering from a knee surgery, so be sure to drop by her page and show her some love!

Sign in below for your chance to win one of two copies!

[Denise Coleman Lyng]

Denise Coleman Lyng would love to kick it in the kitchen with Michelle!

[Deborah]

Thank you. Fantastic! Please sign me up:

Deborah Berlin-Berger

[Christanlane]

WOOT!

[kathleen]

Love Michelle's videos. Sign me up-kathleen-Destin, FL.

[Corinne Batt-Rawden]

Corinne
Lismore
Australia
:)

[Conda Luedtke]

I am struggling and can use all the helpful information I can find. Please include me in this drawing. Conda Luedtke

[Rhonda]

Would love this!!!
Rhonda Hemsley

[Rosie Navarro]

Sounds great!

Rosie Navarro, SF

[Deb]

Deb
Columbus OH
loves Michelle

[Jerrilynne Atkins]

So sorry to hear that Michelle had to go through knee surgery. I hope she has a speedy recovery. I will go to her page and let her know. Also, I would love to be entered into the drawing for her DVD.

[Verdant Sage (Michelle)]

YEAY Michelle!

from another former California Michelle
VerdantSage
now in Cincinnati

[Marisa H]

Would love to have Michelle's DVD. I just love and enjoy her videos and her beautiful family.