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Barry Koral And His Avocados
Jan 30
Barry Koral, one of the farmers at the Hillcrest Farmers Market in San Diego, and I wax poetically every Sunday as shoppers clamor for his avocados, chermoyas, guavas, sapotes, passion fruit, Persian limes, kumquats, blood oranges, Meyer lemons and local macadamia nuts. Although he is not “certified” organic, he describes everything he does at the farm as “beyond organic.” He is a “fixture” at the market, proclaiming to all who pass by the value of his avocados, the life-giving properties of his figs or the “passion” in his passion fruits.
A few weeks ago, he invited my wife and me to an event at his home and orchard in Vista, a community within San Diego County. It was a live-food celebration with about fifty people in attendance. When we arrived, I immediately sensed that this was a “connected” domicile, reminding me of similar homes where the energy of the residents seem to be “one” with the living cycles of the planet. Barry seemed to take enormous pleasure entertaining his guests with his wit, creative spirit and love of life. It was a marvel to see him work the room and share quality moments with each person in attendance. After he delivered a spirited talk and shared poetry with all of us, the crowd took to the raw food buffet like wheat-grass to a juicer. The food was fresh and vitalizing, and everyone seemed re-energized by the association and community spirit.
Raw Ginger-Beet Salad
6 cups raw beets, peeled and grated
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice
1/4 cup sweet onions, minced
Mix all ingredients in a bowl fifteen minutes before serving.
One Response to “Barry Koral And His Avocados”
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Jenny said on January 30th, 2010 at 11:25 am
Your blog/website looks phenomenal! Loved browsing around.
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