GARDENING WITH NATASZA ZUREK

Here are the latest news from Natasza:

It's totally sunny here in Whistler and very warm.  I just went surfing in Tofino on Vancouver Island with Steven for a week and although the waves were small it was a blast.  It was great to paddle out into the waves for the first time after the winter.  Of course the water is still very cold so I was wearing a 5/4 wetsuit with hood and booties but that did not deter me.  Marie-France Roy just bought a small place out there and she let us crash.  She has an organic garden so it's pretty much paradise.  For me, for the rest of the summer, I will try to make more trips out to Tofino to surf, and stay at home to do mountain biking and learning about gardening from my dad.

I've been getting into learning about and eating more raw food lately.  You would be amazed at how many different and interesting dishes one can make at home.  It's sooo delicious and very good for you!  It's like learning an entirely new way to cook.  Now in the summer this is very easy to do because of all the fresh produce that's available.  Of course, I still love bread and cheese and will never give it up for good, but being conscious to add more fresh food into the diet is beneficial for long term health.