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Day Trip: Clinton Corners: The Book Booth--America's Littlest Library & Wild Hive Farm

Clinton Corners is the perfect day trip for book worms. It is home to The Book Booth, which is America's Littlest Library, a book exchange built from an old British Phone Booth. I have been wanting to visit Clinton Corners since late August when I heard that The Book Booth was opening. It is the brain child of Claudia Cooley. You can follow the life of  the Book Booth on Facebook. The idea is "Take a book, leave a book."  I planned on donating a few children's books, but I forgot to bring them with me. But, wait that is not all, we had a really delicious lunch at the Wild Hive Farm Store Bakery Cafe right next to the Book Booth too. Stay tuned for the Hudson Valley Good Stuff review. It is the only restaurant in Clinton Corners, but it is very understatedly cool.  

Clinton Corners is a tiny hamlet, and the roads are beautiful. You will drive by farms with cows, sheep, and horses.  You can alsoI also stop by Clinton Vineyards which is also in Clinton Corners. (Blog post to follow).

Book Review: "Live Raw: Food Recipes for Good Health & Timeless Beauty"

I guess I would call myself a wannabe when it comes to "raw-food" living.  The idea really appeals to me, but I find it really hard to slow down, find a recipe, read a book, and plan ahead to eat healthy. I only take out my blender about once a year.

I  received a beautiful book called "Live Raw: Food Recipes for Good Health & Timeless Beauty" (by Skyhorse Publishing June 2011). It is written by Mimi Kirk, a 72 year old who doesn't look a day over 45 really. PETA named her Sexiest Vegetarian over 50!  It is an over-sized glossy cook-book really makes you want to try the recipes. Many of the recipes are simple, and don't have that many ingredients.  There is a section on raw food recipes that are perfect for detoxing. Kirk also offers advice on how to take care of your skin using raw food.  I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but I have placed the book on my kitchen counter, right next to my Elvis Cookbook ("Are You Hungry Tonight?" )Hey, it's a start! I think this book would make a great gift to yourself or to a friend who is interested in learning more about the Raw Food way of eating and living.