Country Living Savory Crackers ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Raw crackers are great staples to keep on hand. They will feed that craving for crunchy textures when it hits. In an airtight container, they should keep for 2-3 weeks. The base for this cracker is the almond pulp which… read more »
Brie is a type of soft cheese that is pale in color. Au Poivre means a heavily peppered (coated) cheese. So, what I am presenting to you is a pepper-crusted, cultured, raw, vegan, cashew cheese. If you are new to making raw cheeses–well, I guess I should say raw “cheeses”… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This drink is for all you, Chia-Athletics! The Aztecs and Mayans are known to have consumed chia seeds regularly, grinding them into flour, pressing them for oil, and drinking them straight with water. The Aztec warriors used chia seeds as a source of fuel before… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love these little jewels. I like to either use cake push pop containers or small Dixie sized cups, but you can use any popsicle mold that you wish. Shoot, you don’t even have to freeze it… it is amazing as a pudding as well. Since… read more »
Coconut Cream and Tart Lemon Biscotti ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have only had biscotti once in my life. I didn’t grow up around the delicate coffee dessert, and by the time I discovered it, I had already gone gluten-free. So needless to say, they have been one of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today, I want to share with you a cake that is light, creamy, and has the perfect balance between strawberries and rhubarb (sweet and tart). Not to mention sitting on a foundation of a chocolate nut crust. Talk about a match made in heaven.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Summer kissed strawberries, paired with tart rhubarb turned out to be a delicious combination. I didn’t use rhubarb straight up raw, that can be an unpleasant experience. Instead, I started the recipe off by marinading it. This softened it, taking away that fibrous texture, and… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – I never remember just how much I LOVE rhubarb sauce until I have it again. It had been years, well actually since introducing the raw diet into my lifestyle. I grew up canning the sauce with loads of white sugar. So as I was… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Below in the ingredient list, you will be directed to another post that instructs you on how to make the Cherry Chip cake batter. There you can read my little story behind my love for cherry chip cakes. I am pretty sure that I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ With two different cake layers, this recipe has a nice balance of texture and flavor. I have yet to figure out how to obtain that “Betty Crocker” fluffy cake, but regardless, I am very pleased with the outcome of this cake. It uses quite a… read more »
White Cake Frosting – perfect for decorating with I will start off by boldly stating that this is the perfect raw, vegan frosting for cake decorating. There are many different types of frostings out there that are job-specific. They are used to decorate a variety of desserts, they add another… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ So, I had a little extra almond pulp on my hands… hmm, not a little, A LOT. Now, don’t misunderstand me, I am not complaining. I yearn for almond pulp but rarely have any. Lately, I have found myself in the unique situation that required… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you browse through my frozen treat category, you will notice that I enjoy making popsicles. They are fun, easy, and perfect for portion control. Kids love them… ok so I don’t have kids, but Bob loves them, and he has the heart of a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This pudding is the perfect compilation of the Tropics with a slight hint of coconut, the gentle sweetness of mangos, and a soft heat from the ginger. It is very filling and will keep you energized for hours to come. I have really come… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Multi-seed Fig Bread is a soft, seedy, raw, gluten-free bread with sweet, chewy pockets of dried figs. This bread isn’t overly sweet; instead, it has just the right amount to give your morning breakfast that indulgent feeling without the guilt. Sweet pockets of dried Figs! Dried… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is an incredibly easy staple to make and keep in the fridge. It is perfect for sprinkling on ANY salad. I highly recommend that you remove the skins from the almonds to give it that pure white color, just like parmesan cheese. Plus, it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I was quite happy with the outcome of this pesto sauce. The basil and kale play so well together. At first, though I wasn’t so sure how this was going to come out. After pulsing the kale down to small bits, I turned the machine… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Go ahead, wrinkle your nose, turn your head in disbelief, slam your laptop cover closed in disgust (carefully), sigh and say, “Eeeewww!”…. ok good, now that you got that out of your system… we can get down to business :) Trust me, I used to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Chipotle chili powder has an earthy flavor with a deep smokiness that’s created during the drying and smoking process. The powder first starts off as ripe, red jalapeño peppers that have been slowly wood-smoked. If you’re not sure if like this spice, remember that a little bit… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ For the love of everything Mexican… I have finally found a way to satisfy my “Mexican-Tooth.” Yep, some people have a “Sweet-Tooth, ” but I have a “Mexican-Tooth”! I grew up eating Taco Bell. Back then, it was a real treat. I ordered the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Jarfait. Don’t you just love that name? A great play on words. It’s not my idea. I am not sure who invented the word “jarfait, ” but parfaits have been around for a coon’s age (I hear that is a long time). It is… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ This may appear to be a long recipe…that’s because it is, but that doesn’t mean it’s complicated. :) This evening when I made these Spring rolls, I was craving light, crispy, fresh, vibrant, veggies. And what better way to eat them, then all snuggled up in… read more »