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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
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― June 19, 2016 ―

Flavor Enhancers for Chocolate

 Members Only, Working with Raw Chocolate

Raw cacao, regardless of what form it comes in, is very bitter all on its own. When working with such a pure ingredient, you have to know how to handle it to maximize its flavor.


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― June 19, 2016 ―

Flavored Extracts – Medicine Flower

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

I am not being endorsed by Medicine Flower, nor have they even approached me to “test” their products for reviews (though I am open to that :).  I just happen to love their products.  And just like any other product that I mention on this site, I want to share… read more »


― June 18, 2016 ―

ABC’s of How to Shape the Perfect Bar

 Members Only, Bars

I enjoy making healthy, whole food bars.  But often they can be hard to shape into a nice compact bar. After experimenting with several techniques,  I came across one that I now use regularly.   I have talked about using this bar press (the actual name for it is the “spam… read more »


― June 15, 2016 ―

Dried Fig, Almond and Oregano Coastal Cracker

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Coastal crackers are a line of crackers that I have developing over time.  I have really been enjoying the whole pairing and matching of ingredients… creating new flavors, at least new to me. Crackers come in a large array of flavors. We have the plain-Janes that provide… read more »

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― June 12, 2016 ―

Cherry Blossom Fudge

 Members Only, Chocolate, Sweet Treats

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ One day I was traveling through the Portland airport when I all of a sudden had to stop for an ice tea. Have you ever just had something stop you in your tracks?   I was parched and darn near spitting dust balls.  Traveling has a… read more »

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― June 12, 2016 ―

Cherry Blossom Fudge Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Creamy, vanilla bean ice cream with thick chunks of Cherry Blossom Fudge… now really… doesn’t that sound delightful? Is eating ice cream a seasonal event for you?  I like to ask this question because when I lived in Alaska, we enjoyed ice cream year-round.  The… read more »

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― June 09, 2016 ―

Vanilla Bean Body Butter

 Members Only, Health, Beauty and Home

This body butter is light, fluffy, and glides onto the skin. As you rub it in, it initially feels a little more on the oily side than a lotion. However, I find that it soaks in nicely. Before we get into the ingredients list, I must warn you… you will… read more »


― June 07, 2016 ―

Watermelon Bliss Coconut Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I know what your thinking… watermelon? In a cracker?  As my sister would say, “IKR?” (I know right?)  I will admit, even I scratched my own head when I dreamed up this light, crunchy, sturdy, airy cracker.   But I love watermelon and would… read more »

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― June 07, 2016 ―

Watermelon and Basil Salsa

 Members Only, Condiments, Dressings, Dips & Sauces

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ There isn’t one ingredient in this recipe that isn’t refreshing and perfect for a warm day. This salsa is pure summer freshness in a bowl. Well, I suppose the jalapeño could really warm things up if mishandled but let’s stay on the positive side… read more »

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― June 05, 2016 ―

Blush Peach Pie Parfait

 Members Only, Cake & Pies

 raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free This pie turned out to be full of amazing wonders.  First of all, it doesn’t require any baking or dehydration.  It is raw, nut-free, vegan, grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free.  I could just stop right there and do my “peach happy dance”… but wait there’s… read more »

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― June 04, 2016 ―

Baked Italian Corn Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Main | Side Dishes | Soups —, Snacks —

I love all the amazing things you can do with thick, shapeable, structured Italian cornmeal (polenta). Don’t get me wrong, I love a hearty, satisfying, freshly cooked soft polenta with its porridge-like spirit, but I am never satisfied with leaving a dish as-is, where’s the fun in that?  These fries… read more »

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― June 02, 2016 ―

Tahini Ice Cream with Rum Infused Raisins

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Rum infused raisins, pffft…those are drunken raisins if you ask me!  Haha  In this recipe you can use real rum, or you can use rum extract, your call. I made one batch with the real stuff, and I had a hard time keeping my husband out… read more »

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― May 20, 2016 ―

Summer Savory Italian Salsa

 Members Only, Condiments, Dressings, Dips & Sauces, Italian Cuisine

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is a simple salsa that I threw together to top some of my favorite raw crackers with. It’s delicious, refreshing and simple to make. Can’t go wrong with that combo. For this salsa, I used cherry tomatoes basically because that is what I had on… read more »

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― May 20, 2016 ―

Multi-Seeded Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers, Thanksgiving

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These crackers are crisp and flavorful… and a little on the “seedy side”, if you know what I mean. My inspiration for these crackers came from Mary’s Organic Crackers, which we have purchased in the past. Whenever I post cracker recipes I get asked if a person… read more »

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― May 20, 2016 ―

Tomato Herbed Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free  ~ Making homemade crackers is a project that sounds intimidating to most, but in general, it is one of the easiest things to throw together and then let the dehydrator do its magic.  Coconut, tomato, and herbs… all dehydrated to a light, crispy perfection! What we can expect…… read more »

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― May 13, 2016 ―

Strawberries n’ Cream Fruit Dip

 Members Only, Dressings, Dips & Sauces

Strawberries n’Cream Fruit Dip  raw / vegan / gluten-free This light and refreshing fruit dip pairs wonderfully with any season’s fruit.  In fact, this recipe could and can be enjoyed in several ways.  #1 – fruit dip.  #2 – as a pudding. #3 – freeze it in popsicle molds. #4… read more »

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― May 13, 2016 ―

Strawberry Apricot Coconut Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The naturalness of this cracker astounds me.  And if I am astounded, you should be too, because after all, aren’t we just one big happy family? I dunno… anyway that’s my theory and I am sticking to it. I find it very important to… read more »

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― May 12, 2016 ―

Honey Mustard Pretzels

 Members Only, Savory Treats

~ raw, gluten-free ~ Some people like to dip their pretzels in honey, others like mustard…  why not bring the two together?  This isn’t new news, Honey Mustard Pretzels have been on the market for years, BUT not in the raw form. For this recipe, I ended up using organic… read more »

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― May 09, 2016 ―

Strawberry Banana Nut Muesli

 Members Only, Breakfast

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This simple cereal is packed with flavor, with the sun-kissed sweetness of the strawberries, the earthy richness of maple syrup, the creaminess of the homemade almond milk and the spicy, woodsy flavor of the cinnamon. I am in love with muesli style cereals.  I love them with… read more »

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― May 07, 2016 ―

Cultured Strawberry Mint Cheesecake

 Members Only, Cheesecakes, Cultured & Fermented

“By adding a prebiotic (which is food for the bacteria,) it will make the good bacteria grow like crazy and supercharge your probiotics.

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― May 07, 2016 ―

Quinoa Rejuvelac

 Members Only, Cultured & Fermented

~ raw, vegan, cultured, gluten-free ~ What is rejuvelac? It is a fermented drink that is a rich source of probiotics, including Lactobacilli and Aspergillus oryzae. Rejuvelac is a drink made from cultured quinoa, hulled millet, short brown rice, buckwheat, barley as well as other grains.  Because it contains a high level of enzymes,… read more »

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― May 02, 2016 ―

Cultured Almond Milk Kefir – with probiotics-

 Members Only, Beverages, Dairy Substitutes

 – raw / vegan / gluten-free – Are you looking for ways to include probiotic-rich foods in your diet?  Making your own Cultured Almond Milk Kefir is just one more way that you can enhance your overall nutrition. It is loaded with good bacteria. Almond milk by itself is low glycemic, easily digested… read more »

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― May 02, 2016 ―

Cultured Fudgesicles

 Members Only, Cultured & Fermented, Frozen Desserts

I believe that fudgesicles can be a healthy part of our diet, but in order for that to be true, we must concentrate on the ingredients that we choose. This recipe is raw, vegan, and cultured. Supercharged with probiotics! For the base, I used my Cultured Almond Milk, which is… read more »

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― April 27, 2016 ―

Golden Turmeric Almond Milk

 Members Only, Beverages

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, alkaline ~ There are many variations of golden milk that you can try, so far, this one is my favorite.  With its warm yellow-gold color, earthy scent, and peppery taste, this beautifully spiced drink is perfect for autumn, a time of year when we should… read more »

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― April 27, 2016 ―

Golden Turmeric Paste

 Members Only, Condiments, Health, Beauty and Home

Where turmeric has been used as a spice in Indian recipes and as an Ayurvedic medicine for many thousands of years, it only became a known spice to me roughly three years ago. So, I am a little slow to the culinary boat. Before that, the darn stuff scared me. I mean… read more »

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