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#147 Happy Valentine's Day and The Case of Red Pepper Soup

T he next step beyond vegetarianism is veganism. Even if I believe that it's possible to enjoy milk and butter and cheese without cruelty to the animals that provide them, I also believe that in our mass-market society, the norm is not cruelty-free dairy. The next step beyond veganism is the raw food movement and it is utterly intriguing to me—the theory that vitamins, minerals and especially digestive-friendly enzymes are preserved by not heating food above 118ºF. When I eat raw I feel wonderful afterward. That's good enough for me! So let me share with you a recipe that's as kind and as close to nature as it's possible to get. Try it yourself and see what you make of the raw food evidence. Red Pepper Soup 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 3 red peppers, cut in pieces 1 tablespoon red onion 1-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons agave syrup 8 strawberries 6 cloves garlic 1/4 tbsp rosemary salt pepper Pour all the ingredien