This may seem silly to talk about but cleaning and maintaining your equipment is important. These tools help us in our day to day food prep so it’s only fitting to treat them the appreciation that they deserve because let’s face it, they help make us look good when we set the food down before our loved ones. It is best to clean your dehydrator on a regular basis if you want it to last for years and to be assured that the food you are preparing will be dried in a safe environment.
The fruit’s taste is vaguely similar to pineapple and peach, although much milder without the tartness, as well as creamier and more fragrant, with a texture of slightly over-ripened cantaloupe.
Everybody loves the idea of making a gingerbread house as the holiday season approaches, but that’s about as far as most of us get. As I was constructing this gingerbread house, I would explain to those around me just how challenging it is to create a raw, vegan, healthy(er) version.… read more »
I know that you are all busy during this time of the year so I will keep this brief. Bob and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of the Nouveauraw family. Your support, no matter what fashion it may come in, has been… read more »
Did you happen to know that there are 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States… 7,500 varieties of apples are grown throughout the world??? Well, shiver me timbers. Why is it that I typically only eat about eight varieties? I need to expand my horizons.
Hazelnuts are highly prized for their easy-to-crack shells and small, sweet kernel.
I have always been a fan of batch cooking. Okay, maybe I used the word “always” too loosely. My culinary skills didn’t develop until I was in my mid-thirties, but since then, I have learned the art of batch cooking and meal prepping. Regardless of the size of your tribe… read more »
For those times when you want a rich, creamy hot chocolate but don’t want to use those store bought brands that are loaded with undesirable ingredients… this homemade hot chocolate mix is made of simple ingredients but has all the creaminess and chocolate you could ask for.
While many conventional granolas are sweetened with refined sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, this granola gets its sweetness from a small amount of maple syrup.
Handmade gifts are the best kind, particularly when they’re edible. They’re so much more personal, and no one can resist homemade cookies or granola, especially when these raw gourmet goodies are prettily packaged.
I stumbled upon this creation when I found myself with a case of ripe pears that we harvested from our orchard. Typically, I slice and dehydrate them, but this year I wanted to do something more creative. Unfortunately, I waited a little too long and found myself with loads of fresh, juicy pears that were demanding some instant attention.
I don’t know if you feel the same way, but I love traditions. I am not referring to routines which are totally different. Today, I will be opening up my heart to share one of the holiday traditions that Bob and I are creating.
Have you ever seen how kiwis grow? Do you pluck them off a bush or tree? Have you ever experienced an itchy, or tingling sensation in your mouth or perhaps the corners of your mouth start to sting?
If you click on the recipe title I will walk you through on how to make this simple, yet delicious raw, vegan, sweet treat for the holidays.
No matter where you live, artificial snowballs will make for a fun and whimsical addition to your Christmas decor and can even be displayed beyond the holidays. A few days ago I got to spend the day with a special girlfriend of mine, Leesa. It is always a real treat for… read more »
Macadamia nuts have a very hard seed coat enclosed in a green husk that splits open as the nut matures. It holds a creamy white kernel containing up to 80% oil, which accounts for their rich, buttery flavor.
This recipe will help you out if you find yourself short of time but need a quick treat to make for loved ones, holiday gatherings, or just for yourself!
Taco Tuesday! Did you know that Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities of going out to eat tacos–or in some cases, select Mexican dishes typically served in a tortilla–on Tuesday nights? Honey, I don’t care what day it is—Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Give me… read more »
One of the interesting aspects of creating recipes is that it doesn’t matter what ingredients I use, I will always have a person allergic to something that I am using. Once a recipe is released, I get comments or emails asking for substitutions. And that is A-OK in my book,… read more »
Just like most fruits, there are dozens of varieties of guavas being grown in the world today. They can be round, oval, or pear-shaped, and the skin color may range from green to yellow.
Pomelos… They remind me of a sweet grapefruit on steroids. The fruit of a growing pomelo tree is the largest citrus fruit in the world, from 4-12 inches across! LOVE that.