SPIRAL SLICER

Raw food chefs have learned how to puree, whip, blend, julienne, slice, sliver, grate, chop, dice and mince food to make raw food more palatable for most people. These kinds of food preparation preserve the enzymes and other factors in food that are lost or damaged in cooking. But at the same time allow for the creation of pleasing flavors that are similar to what we're already accustomed to in a cooked food diet.

And now, there is a new texture being introduced to raw food enthusiasts around the world and it is destined to become standard kitchen equipment for raw food preparation.

Close your eyes and picture this: a mountain of angel hair pasta, tossed in a basil, pine nut and garlic pesto, piled high onto a serving platter. See and smell the beautiful green sauce coating each individual strand with a symphony of flavors: rich, flavorful and satisfying all at once.

Can one create a genuine pasta experience like this, but still raw, all raw? I'm here to tell you that it can be done quickly and easily with the Spiral Slicer. Just take some zucchini or butternut squash or a combination of the two, place in your Spiral Slicer - give it a few whirls and there you have the basis for an enticing dish. Cut the pasta a little so you have a manageable length and then toss it with your favorite raw Pasta sauce. Try the Pine Nut or Walnut Pesto sauce from Rhio's book Hooked On Raw. Or for different flavor treats, you could try the Chedda Sauce, Marinara Sauce or Indian Spice Sauce. Serve with a green salad. Make enough because they'll be asking for seconds!