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March 1st is literally around the corner and the site will be open to the public and you no longer will be logging in to enjoy your recipes.
In the meantime, we are busy working in the background. One thing that is in question (on our end) is the FAVORITES FEATURE that allows you to compile a list of your favorite recipes on the site. We are not positive if this feature can or will remain on the site once the change over happens.
So… if YOUR favorite list is important to you, please copy and paste the links to your computer. Once I find out more information I will let you know! Have a wonderfully happy day! amie sue

― July 20, 2016 ―

Classic Cream of Mushroom Soup

 Members Only, Soups, Thanksgiving

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This soup is so cozy, so comforting and just so creamy… There are days when it feels like I am wrapped in a wet blanket. Despite the three blankets that I have wrapped myself in, the hand knitted stocking hat with pompoms on top… I just can’t shake the… read more »


― July 13, 2016 ―

Goji Berry Banana Coconut Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I am about eight recipes in on this cracker formula, which I have to say, has been so much fun.  The variety of ingredients that compliment the coconut base seems to be rather endless… both on the sweet and savory end of things. Currently, I… read more »

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― July 11, 2016 ―

Rhubarb & Strawberry Sauce

 Members Only, Dressings, Dips & Sauces

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ When opposites attract, you end up with Rhubarb and Strawberry sauce. I think, by now, everyone knows that I am a big fan of both of them individually… but together they are pretty darn special. Opposites sometimes tend to gravitate, much like in relationships.… read more »

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― July 09, 2016 ―

Mango Coconut Cream Popsicles

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Abundant sunshine and an invigorating breeze whispering through the house inspired me to create this recipe. It was that or clean the house… the popsicles won! Mango and coconut are just one of the great flavor combinations that work together when making a soothing,… read more »

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Raw Food Diet

― July 06, 2016 ―

Pears (fresh, frozen, dehydrated)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Where Our Food Comes From

  There are more than three thousand different varieties of pears… 3,000 (had to see that in number form to really get it to sink in.) Bob and I grow two organic versions; Bosc and Bartlett.  There is something very grounding when it comes to growing your own food. Nutrients… read more »


― July 06, 2016 ―

Dehydrated Strawberries

 Members Only, Dried Fruits & Vegetables

~ raw, dehydrated ~ Not only are dehydrated strawberries easy to make and delicious… they are nutritious. They are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, choline and vitamin K. When it comes to minerals they are high in potassium, followed by phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.  There is a whole lot going… read more »


― July 05, 2016 ―

Dehydrated Pears

 Members Only, Dried Fruits & Vegetables

~ raw, dehydrated ~ Dehydrated pears are sweet and chewy, and totally portable, making them great for sack lunches or snacks when you’re hiking. Start dehydrating pears when they are in season so you and your family can enjoy them all year long! I have been dehydrating pears for over four years steady and… read more »


persimmons on a wooden table

― July 05, 2016 ―

Persimmons (fresh, dehydrated)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Where Our Food Comes From

Persimmons come with a range of what I like to refer to as Autumn flavors. They are sweet, can have a honey-like flavor, or you might notice a hint of dates in them… lastly, I have tasted some that take on an apricot flavor that is dusted with cinnamon. In Latin, persimmons… read more »


Raw Food Diet

― July 04, 2016 ―

Milk Chocolate

 Members Only, Chocolate, Working with Raw Chocolate

  ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe is a beautiful chocolate extravaganza with just one bite.  As you hold it in your mouth, it gently melts into a velvety liquid that washes your taste buds with a rich chocolate flavor and activates all those wonderful endorphins… giving you that feel-good-moment… and we could all… read more »


Raw Food Diet

― July 04, 2016 ―

Strawberries (fresh, dehydrated, frozen)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Where Our Food Comes From

Fresh, fragrantly sweet, summer strawberries are one of the most popular, refreshing, and healthy treats around. Not to mention that there are over 600 varieties of strawberries! I didn’t know this… I thought a strawberry was a strawberry. Ripe or not ripe. In my tummy or not in my tummy. In… read more »


― July 04, 2016 ―

Dehydrated Banana Peels

 Members Only, Dried Fruits & Vegetables, Gift Ideas and Crafts

Today’s post is all about the garden, but instead of talking about what we take out of it, I am going to talk about what we put INTO it. Fertilizer! This is a simple fertilizer that can be made every time you peel a banana.


Raw Food Diet

― July 04, 2016 ―

Bananas (fresh, dehydrated, frozen)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Where Our Food Comes From

  Bananas are creamy, rich, and sweet. They are a wonderful ingredient that can be used in many ways when it comes to creating raw recipes. You can count of them as a good source of both vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber. Fresh Bananas For starters, they are amazing in… read more »


― July 04, 2016 ―

Italian Corn Porridge | Soaked | Stove-Top | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Breakfast —, Grains | Beans | Legumes —, Main | Side Dishes | Soups —

Italian cornmeal (also called polenta) is a common dish in Northern Italy.  It can be enjoyed like a thick porridge, or it can be cooled, sliced, fried, grilled, or baked.  I have always enjoyed it as a breakfast to help take the chill off. It is gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, and… read more »

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― June 30, 2016 ―

Strawberry Rhubarb Fruit Leather

 Members Only, Fruit Leathers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Strawberry Rhubarb Fruit Leather is sweet and tart all rolled into one. (no pun intended) The trick when using rhubarb in fruit leather is to cook it down.  But since this is a raw site, I am going to provide you with a technique… read more »

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― June 25, 2016 ―

Blueberry Lavender Chia Drink

 Members Only, Beverages

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo ~ Are you ready for this? For reals? I am serious if you are prepared for a drink that; helps prevent dehydration, is alkalizing to the body, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has a healthy dose of dietary fiber, is full of anti-oxidants, provides a high-quality… read more »

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― June 23, 2016 ―

Almond Flour – made from Almond Pulp

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

Almond flour made from the dehydrated almond pulp is the next best thing in texture to commercially made almond flour (which isn’t raw).   Be aware that many people refer to this type of flour as an “almond meal.”  If you are ever concerned about what the recipe developer is… read more »

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Raw Food Diet

― June 22, 2016 ―

Carob Powder

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Working with Raw Chocolate

Both carob and cacao have a place in a health-conscious kitchen, but they are not the same by any means. Neither in health benefits or taste. Many people believe that the two can be used interchangeably, this just isn’t the case.  We have to put carob in its own category because… read more »


― June 22, 2016 ―

Chia Seed Flour – freshly ground as needed

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

Like flax, chia is highly ‘hydrophilic’ which simply means that the seeds absorb water and create a mucilaginous gel. They can hold 9-12 times their weight in water, and they absorb it very rapidly, in under 10 minutes.  Just long enough to give you time for you to call your… read more »


― June 22, 2016 ―

Hazelnut Flour – made from Whole Nuts

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

I tend to get many questions regarding the confusion around the difference between nut flours and with what some refer to as nut meals. A typical recipe can read as: 1 cup of hazelnut meal or 1 cup of hazelnut flour. They typically mean the same thing. If you are ever in doubt, always reach… read more »


― June 22, 2016 ―

Cashew Flour – made from Whole Cashews

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

So the burning question might be… Why would I want to make cashew flour? There are many reasons in my book. First of all, cashews are a magical ingredient in the raw food world, regardless of what form you might use them in.  But watch out, they have been gaining… read more »


― June 22, 2016 ―

Coconut Flour – made from coconut milk pulp

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

In several of my raw recipes, you will see coconut flour being used.  Even as you travel the web of raw recipes, you will see other chefs using it as well.  But before you run to the cabinet and measure out the flour, stop and make sure that you know… read more »


― June 22, 2016 ―

Pecan Flour – made from Whole Nut

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

You might see some of these phrases in recipes; 1 cup of pecan meal, 1 cup of pecan flour, or in the directions it might read to put the nuts in a food processor and process till the nuts are finely ground or turned into a meal. They are all… read more »


― June 20, 2016 ―

Salted Watermelon Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, gluten-free. dairy-free ~ Many years ago, I gave 80/10/10 by Dr. Douglas Graham a good shot.  I won’t go into great details about it, but it stands for; 80% of your food comes from complex carbohydrates, 10% from fat and 10% lean protein.  The whole idea of living mainly off… read more »

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― June 20, 2016 ―

Hemp Seed Flour – yea, not so much

 Members Only, Homemade Raw Flours, Ingredient Directory

What would you say to a flour that helps aid in digestion, balance hormones, and improves metabolism?  Hemp seeds offer up an excellent 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which promote cardiovascular health. Most diets are too high in omega 6, which can lead to inflammation and dis-ease.… read more »

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raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Chia Seed Drink

― June 20, 2016 ―

Strawberry Lemonade Chia Seed Drink

Beverages, Beverages | Free

Strawberry Lemonade Chia Seed Drink ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo ~ Blending organic strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and raw chia seeds together, turned out to be a powerhouse of summertime freshness! Chew Your Drinks The chia seeds add a natural thickness and texture to this drink. Remember to… read more »

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