Gravenstein apples are thin-skinned, super tart and snappy, pleasantly puckery when raw.  The flesh is crisp, tart, and floral with a puckering punch that will leave your mouth-watering! Prior to about one month ago, I had never heard of these apples. With curiosity at its fullest, I snatched up a… read more »

~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Huckleberries… ya just got to say it like a red-neck… Go on, say it. Huuuuuukllllllll-buuuuuury!  There is a fruit stand that sells homemade ice creams, pies, and all sorts of jams down the road and they have a big sign out front advertising Huckleberry Milkshakes.… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Strawberry Mint Fruit Leather is fresh and vibrant with flavor.  Marrying together some of the best flavors of spring – strawberries and fresh mint – this leather provides the perfect combination of bright flavors to summon you to the kitchen! Whereas fresh strawberries are… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Even though we are sitting in the month of August and the summer temps seem to be at their all-time high,  I can’t help but feel that Fall is just around the corner.  And when I think of Fall, I think of beautiful shades… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I named this recipe Sherbet-Berry Fruit Leather because it reminded me of sherbet the moment I dipped my spoon in the blender craft to take a taste test!  It was so heavenly that I wasn’t sure whether to continue making a leather out of it,… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I love surprises and life is full of them!  I am new to eating huckleberries, so I really didn’t have a preconceived idea as to what to expect but after pulling this fruit leather out from the dehydrator,  I was shocked to find that… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Come with me and let’s take a trip to the Islands mate, where we will explore the mighty pineapple! A pineapple is ripe if one of its top leaves can easily be pulled out. I have tried and tested this, and it works. Unripe… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I did a little research on the health benefits of kiwi fruit.  I had no idea how much goodness was packed into such a vibrant colored, little fruit! Kiwi fruits are rich in many Vitamins, flavonoids, and minerals. In particular, they contain a high… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ You can find dried figs throughout the year, but there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of… read more »

~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Honey crisp apples are characterized by an exceptionally crisp and juicy texture.  Its flesh is cream-colored and course.  The flavor is sub-acid and ranges from mild and well-balanced to strongly aromatic, depending on the degree of maturity.  It has consistently ranked as one of the highest… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Just a few miles down the road from us, is a lavender farm. It is downright breath-taking as your eyes swim across the ocean of lavender flowers. As you rest your eyes on the horizon, they are still met with the sea of purple,… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This fruit leather turned out to be a fun one.  I am a fan of the banana, and I am not afraid to send it on a blind date with an unknown partner.  This leather came out soft and chewy. At first, you taste… read more »

~ raw, gluten-free ~ I find Autumn to be one of the most beautiful seasons of all. With the leaves on trees and shrubs changing color from green into shades of yellow, orange, and red, a warmth starts to build up inside of me. The beginning of fall always signifies… read more »

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I love buying little gifts for my husband, not only because I love him so much but because he finds joy even in the smallest of gifts. For instance,  while I was out grocery shopping a few days ago, I came across the most… read more »