A Simply Wonderful Day at the Simply Raw Festival

by lilla on September 8, 2008

Today was a fun day in Ottawa. Woke up early and went for a jog along the Rideau Canal. I got some sightseeing and cardio done all in one fell swoop. The architecture of the parliament buildings on the canal bank is nothing short of spectacular! How did they ever build those gorgeous stone buildings, so intricately carved and adorned?

After my sightseeing jog, I headed to the outdoor market which is 10xs the size of my hometown farmer’s market. The way the farmers display their fruits and veggies is a piece of art.



I encountered some unusual finds like granadilla, starfruits, kumquats and barhi dates. Barhi dates are my favorite date - they have almost a chocolatey taste. In the photo below, you can see them still on the branch.

After the farmer’s market, I went to the Simply Raw Festival. It was great fun and there was a huge turnout! I’m so happy to see so many people exploring a raw food lifestyle.

I will be posting more about the festival later, but in the meantime, here is a local newspaper article about the event.

Now I’m off to Montreal - au revoir!

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  • Mike Groom
    Those tubs of berries look divine!!!
  • Alex HK
    OMG! Look at those berries! Where I am at right now I have to eat frozen berries from the super market until next season :/
  • B
    Gorgeous photos, wish I was there too.Have fun Lillia. Are you travelling alone?
    Bec
  • Ron
    Wow! Berries galore!
  • Debbie
    Lilla, your camera is amazing. The colors so vibrant. I too would love a tub of those berrie and to try the dates. Will look for those at a market near me. Glad to hear you're having a great time.
  • angienicholas
    sorry we didn't get a chance to meet hopefully you will be back this way again sometime soon. If I had of gotten your message sooner then we could have set something up. Have fun in montreal if you are still there and have a safe drive back to the states, love the pictures. Angie
  • Marbella
    Love the thought of you being there at that Festival. Wish we could all be there and enjoy it together. Do tell us all your finds.
    Granadillas....what in the world is that? Never seen those before....

    Lynda
  • KaliLilla.com
    Hi Everyone!


    Yeah, those berries were as good as they look!



    Sorry I missed you too, Angie. Another time hopefully! :)



    Yes, Bec, I'm traveling solo.



    Grenadilla is a fruit. I've heard of it before but I've never tried one.
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