IN THE RAW

When Anne Clark began to write edition one of &lsquo,In The Raw&rsquo, it was 1992, not long after staying at John Fielders Natural health Farm at Clohesy River, North Queensland Australia. , John Fielder was a practising Chiropractor at the time and ran a very back to nature establishment in the tableland district. Anne was inspired by John&rsquo,s teachings and incredible insights into natural hygiene and decided to explore creating recipes that were duplicatable and easy enough for even the most useless cook to bring to fruition. , There&rsquo,s the point right there, you don&rsquo,t have to cook! , You dont need an oven or a fancy food processor, just the desire and passion to explore live food.In The Raw (the first &lsquo,Australian Raw Food Manual&rsquo,) was launched on a balmy night in March 1993 at Kewarra Beach resort, North Queensland, Cairns. , Over 140 people came to the launch to hear Anne speak about the concept of live food along with gentle guitar playing in the background. , That night guests were treated to raw cakes, treats, dips, salads, fresh carrot and apple juices. , It was the most memorable night and proved to be a launch of not only the book, but of a movement in North Queensland of education and inspiration around natural living.This was before Anne&rsquo,s son was born, before the real digital explosion, before face-book, before social media. , This lifestyle &lsquo,considered off the wall at the time,&rsquo, is embraced now by clear thinkers and health seekers who know that the world needs change.Now 25 years later, being the 4th edition of In The Raw, that change is eminent. , Some very influential people, Gandhi included, have said that, If we want the world to change, we must first change ourselves. , So, if we are prepared to change ourselves, the possibilities are endless!Never has there been a more relev