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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

― October 18, 2020 ―

Pothos | Golden Pothos Plant | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum) plant has glossy, heart-shaped green leaves splashed with creamy gold. Although this plant tolerates low light well, its leaves may lose their variegation if kept in the dark for too long. It will look its best in moderate or bright light. It makes an excellent… read more »

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― October 17, 2020 ―

#3 – Cleaning and Caring for Your Food Processor

 Members Only, Food Processors - life just got easier (3 lessons)

Most of us don’t know what we’d do without our food processor. If you’re not there quite yet, you will soon. If you love your food processor as much as I love mine, you will want to take care of it properly so it will last you years to come. Just like any other appliance that we purchase… the more love you give it, the more love it will give back!


― October 13, 2020 ―

Home from the Grocery Store – Time-Saving Tips

 Members Only, Storing and Caring for Ingredients (5 lessons)

Now, this may just sound plum silly… “How to put away my groceries? Pft! Did you fall off the turnip wagon, Amie Sue?” Perhaps, but that has nothing to do with my posting here. Not all of us are veteran, well-seasoned chefs. Many of us are just starting out and are overwhelmed with the whole idea of eating healthy and clean. This post was created to help you be productive with your time and to help you save money by keeping your ingredients fresher and longer. So let’s hop to it.


― October 12, 2020 ―

Philodendron Birkin | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

Philodendron birkin is a stunning plant variety that develops pure white pinstripes on its foliage, growing ever more variegated as the plant matures. Their unique variation shifts from leaf to leaf, and it is not uncommon to notice occasional splashes of pink or light red on new leaves as they… read more »


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― October 10, 2020 ―

Navigating the Grocery Store

 Members Only, Ingredient Shopping Basics (7 lessons)

Chances are, the unhealthier foods on your list are in the middle aisles, which are filled with tempting processed and packaged foods. The healthy, whole foods are usually located around the perimeter of the store.


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― October 07, 2020 ―

Papaya Peppercorns | Black Pepper Replacement

 Members Only, Spice Blends

Papaya seeds have a very unique flavor, one that you might not expect when coming from a mildly, sweet fruit. It has a peppery, mustard, wasabi taste.  But here’s the inside scoop… the larger the papaya, the sharper and stronger the flavor is. On the flip side, smaller papayas tend to have seeds with a milder taste.


― October 06, 2020 ―

Swiss Cheese Plant | Monstera Adansonii | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The Swiss cheese plant, also known as Monstera adansonii, gets its name from its large, heart-shaped leaves. As the plant ages, the leaves become covered with holes that resemble Swiss cheese. If you have scanned through the “Plant Variety” category, you will notice a common theme: Care Difficulty – Easy!… read more »

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― October 05, 2020 ―

Chinese Evergreen | Emerald Star Plant | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The Chinese evergreen plant is one of the most durable houseplants you can grow, tolerating poor light, dry air, and drought. There are many varieties, including variegated forms. To be honest, it took some intense investigation to figure out what variety I have. I am pretty sure that it is… read more »

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― October 03, 2020 ―

Blending verses Juicing (what’s the difference and benefits)

 Members Only, High-Powered Blenders - worth the investment (5 lessons)

Supplementing your dietary intake with fresh juice and smoothies can be enjoyable (yep, you heard me right… enjoyable!) as well as an effective tool for maintaining your health. I will be going into detail regarding the difference between juicing and making smoothies, but the main thing that they have in… read more »


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― October 01, 2020 ―

Kelp Noodles with Almond Butter Miso Sauce

 Members Only, Main & Side Dishes

So, what exactly are Kelp Noodles? Well, they are not really “noodles” at all; at least not in the traditional sense. They’re made from raw edible kelp seaweed, specifically from the thin colorless inner layer under the kelp’s outer skin. These thin, noodle-shaped strips of kelp are preserved in natural seaweed-derived salt (called sodium alginate).

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― September 30, 2020 ―

Pumpkin and Ginger Waffles or Pancakes | Cooked | Flour-Free | Oil-Free | Nut-Free

 Members Only, Waffles | Sweet and Savory —

I know… I should have made these waffles Instagram-worthy, but to be honest, I didn’t want to saturate these waffles with syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and other enticing foods that we just aren’t eating these days. I don’t believe in “sacrificing” food just for the sake of a photo-op. Perhaps… read more »

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― September 26, 2020 ―

#5 – Omega 3/6 for Vegans

 Members Only, #3 - Nutrition Basics

Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are essential and healthy nutrients – they help regulate blood clotting, reduce inflammation, build cell membranes and support overall cellular health. The body can’t synthesize these so it has to come from our diet. Essential Omega-3 nutrients can be found in animal products such as fish oil, grass-fed meats, eggs, and dairy products BUT you can also source them through plant-based foods.


― September 23, 2020 ―

Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cake Donuts | Baked | Oil-Free | Nut-Free | Flour-Free

 Members Only, Artisan Breads —, Sweet Treats | Desserts —

These cake donuts turned out moist, delicious, and flavorful without any need for frosting or icing! The pockets of chewy, warming ginger brought these donuts to a level that makes my eyes roll heavenward. They taste amazing straight out of the oven, having sat in a sealed container on the… read more »

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― September 22, 2020 ―

Juicing Wheatgrass

 Members Only, Juicing - types of juicers, health concerns (12 lessons)

Wheatgrass is a complete food and an excellent source of vitamin C, E, K and B complex (including B12). In the minerals department, it is rich in calcium, cobalt, germanium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, sulfur, and zinc. It is often called “Liquid Sunshine” because of its very high content of chlorophyll, which is the green pigment that harnesses the sun’s energy.


― September 15, 2020 ―

Troubleshooting Raw Ice Cream

 Members Only, Ice Cream - tools of the trade & knowhow (5 lessons)

Over the past decade, I have made a lot of raw vegan ice creams. I am far from becoming a master at it, but it’s fun to make when the cravings hit.  Today, I have compiled a handful of troubleshooting issues that have popped up through my own experiences.


― September 12, 2020 ―

#5 – You Can Change Site Colors for Readability

 Members Only, #1 - Welcome, Start Here

This feature has to be one of my favorites that we added to the site. Initially, I started Nouveauraw with a black background, which I love (d), but throughout time I’ve had a handful of people reach out to me stating that they couldn’t read off of black backgrounds. So,… read more »


― September 11, 2020 ―

Aglaonema “Silver Bay” | Chinese Evergreen | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The Aglaonema “Silver Bay” (Chinese evergreen) is a large, lush plant that’s a perfect addition to any office or room. They are versatile, ranging from large (floor plants) to small (perfect for tables or desktops). I fell in love with this plant variety from the get-go. The patterns that their… read more »

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― September 08, 2020 ―

Dehydrating at 145 degrees – Explained

Dehydration - what you need to know (9 lessons), Techniques | Free

Dehydrating at 145 degrees – Explained As many of you know, I LOVE the Excalibur dehydrator. They do not endorse me, I am just passionate about quality kitchen tools, and in my book, this makes the top of the list. In several of my recipes, you will notice instructions to set… read more »


― September 05, 2020 ―

Painting Leaves with Raw Chocolate

 Members Only, Chocolate, Pastry and Decorating, Working with Raw Chocolate

I am sharing with you everything that I have learned throughout the years.  They are so simple to make.

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― September 03, 2020 ―

Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights

Cookies, Nuggets & Balls, Desserts | Sweet Treats | Free

What I love about this recipe is how simple it is to make… ah heck, let’s be honest…  what I really LOVE about this recipe is how my teeth effortlessly would glide through the thick chocolate coating, met with the chewy peanut buttery core that just causes me to swoon.

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― September 01, 2020 ―

Transitioning away from Refined Sugar (+PDF)

#1 — Introduction | Free, #2 - Successfully Transitioning Your Diet

Let’s start this off with a jaw-dropping statement… Did you know that sugar is found in 74 percent of packaged foods in our supermarkets? Regular sugar consumption can lead to serious long-term health problems, including excess weight gain, hormonal imbalance, skin and dental issues, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer.  One of the main problems with sugar, and processed fructose, in particular, is the fact that your liver has a very limited capacity to metabolize it, this can lead to non-alcoholic liver disease.


― August 23, 2020 ―

Pothos | Cebu Blue | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The Cebu Blue pothos is a pretty and popular variety of pothos with shiny, silvery-blue leaves that seem to sparkle in the right light. The leaves are 2″ by 7″ long. I have to admit that I don’t see this variety all that often. I live an hour east of… read more »

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― August 18, 2020 ―

Ingredient Staples for the Pantry (+PDF)

 Members Only, Ingredient Shopping Basics (7 lessons)

Here is a brief list of staples for your pantry that can be quite useful to have on hand. You don’t need to start off with or even stock all of them, but hopefully, this will give you some good ideas.

You may need to look in a few places, depending on what your town has to offer; try your local grocery store, health food store, co-op, and online. Price compare and look for the best quality that you can afford! A whole food diet plan is really as simple as keeping on top of your kitchen stock so that there is always something to eat that is full of the best nutrition ever!


vegan raw gluten-free Lemon Poppyseed Cream Cake

― August 17, 2020 ―

Lemon Poppyseed Coconut Cream Cake | Raw Vegan

 Members Only, Cake & Pies

Lemon Poppy Seed Coconut Cream cake is a sweet, tart, silky, and airy cream cake that is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and poppy seeds. Okay, so that seemed pretty obvious based on the recipe title, but the key to any good lemon dessert is to use FRESHLY squeezed… read more »

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― August 17, 2020 ―

European Trailing Peperomia | Teardrop | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

There are SO many varieties of peperomias, but today I am focusing on my European Trailing variety. As the name indicates, it trails (vines) instead of focusing on just growing upright. This unique variety of peperomia has oval-shaped leaves that will cascade nicely over time. One of the many things… read more »

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