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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

― June 05, 2011 ―

Banana Nut Brittle

 Members Only, Crackers, Sweet Treats

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe is sooo delicious!  If you love banana bread and all things crunchy… you will love this brittle recipe.  You can really use any nut that you wanted to or had on hand. Sometimes I make it with chocolate chips or raisins. In the… read more »

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― June 02, 2011 ―

Strawberry Banana Nut Granola

 Members Only, Granola

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ As addictive as granola is to eat, so is it just as addictive to make!  Often  I end up making granola simply based on what ingredients I have sitting around.  That is exactly how this one came about. I never grew up eating granola, so… read more »

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― May 23, 2011 ―

Morning Burst Porridge

 Members Only, Breakfast

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I really love it when my mom comes to visit.  One of the many reasons is that I get to make all sorts of new breakfast recipes for her!  I even had her name this recipe. I just love porridge recipes because they make my… read more »

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― May 21, 2011 ―

French Garden Bagel

 Members Only, Artisan Breads

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~   I am not sure if it is proper to use the word “bagel” because typically, bagels have a chewy texture and a slightly crisp outer layer.  This is accomplished by handling the dough in a particular way before it is cooked, preventing it from… read more »

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― May 21, 2011 ―

Almond Butter and Apple Chia Porridge

 Members Only, Breakfast, Christmas

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ For breakfast this morning I made Almond Butter and Apple Chia Porridge for my Mother. She is here visiting from Alaska….OOOOH, a new “test subject”!  Haha,  She said this recipe is a keeper and just loved it.  It is very filling, packed full of wholesome… read more »

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― May 20, 2011 ―

Web-site aesthetics are under contruction

Kitchen Diary

I just wanted to take a moment to let you all know that we are tinkering with the web-site. We are trying to speed the site up so the load time is less of a burden for you.  If at all possible I would love to know what browser you… read more »


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― May 19, 2011 ―

Kitchen Utensils and Gadgets I Recommend

 Members Only, Kitchen Organization Basics

Below I am sharing with you some of my all-time favorite kitchen tools that I use daily. I love kitchen gadgets! If you have a treasured kitchen tool that you find valuable and worth its weight in gold, please share below in the comment section. I would love to hear… read more »


― May 13, 2011 ―

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars

 Members Only, Bars

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The smell and taste of banana bread always takes me back to my Great Grandmother’s kitchen.  As a little girl, it seemed as though she spent every waking moment in there.  I know this isn’t true, just the perception as a little girl who used… read more »

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― May 12, 2011 ―

Orangesicle Frosted Chocolate Mousse Parfait

 Members Only, Pudding & Mousse

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This morning I had some gorgeous avocados that needed to be eaten, far too many to consume in their natural state.  So I decided to whip up a double batch of this chocolate mousse. I learned a lesson in doing that….two batches will overheat your… read more »

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― May 12, 2011 ―

Apple Banana Craisin Bran Flakes

 Members Only, Breakfast

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today….was a historic day.  For the first time in 4 years, I was able to enjoy an actual bowl of cereal.  Remember the kind that came in a box, and you poured it in a bowl with milk? But before that even happened your… read more »

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― May 11, 2011 ―

Chocolate Candies

 Members Only, Candy, Chocolate

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ There is something very gratifying in making your own chocolate candies.  Chocolate that is so decadent, rich, and creamy.   Not only are they heavenly to eat, but they make amazing gifts for those you cherish. These days you can find candy molds to fit… read more »

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― May 11, 2011 ―

Garlic Kale Chips

 Members Only, Kale Chips

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ If you are a garlic lover, these Raw Garlic Kale Chips are for you!  They are a wonderful staple to have in the pantry to satisfy that crunchy desire in your raw food diet.  I had these in the dehydrator through the night, and… read more »

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― May 11, 2011 ―

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops

 Members Only, Chocolate, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, gluten-free ~ Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops… Reese’s Peanut Butter cups morphed into raw balls of delight! This is one of my mother’s favorite combination’s. At the age of 14 I started working in a grocery store and at the end of each shift I would call my mom… read more »

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― May 08, 2011 ―

Chocolate Chips

 Members Only, Candy, Chocolate

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have to just giggle and scratch my head whenever I look at the commercially made chocolate chips.  I shop in the health food department at our local grocery store, and they have at least six different types of chocolate chips on the shelf. One… read more »

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― May 05, 2011 ―

My head is spinning after today

Kitchen Diary

MAy 5th, 2011 – Oof-da!  What a day I had in the kitchen.  I played with chocolate, I wore chocolate, I licked chocolate, I wiped it off the floor, the cell phone, the wall….you name it… all day long!  I started the day started off knowing that I had a… read more »


― May 04, 2011 ―

Raisin Bread

 Members Only, Artisan Breads

Warm raisin bread right out of the dehydrator, is there much better than that?   I remember back when I first started eating a plant-based diet.  I went 100% raw overnight.   Each day that had passed, I read and read and read,  gathering as much information as I could about… read more »

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― May 04, 2011 ―

Kalamata Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

 Members Only, Artisan Breads, Christmas, Italian Cuisine

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This savory Italian bread is a rustic focaccia recipe with a rich olive and rosemary flavor. It is a versatile addition to your repertoire of recipes. You can serve it alongside soups, salads, or frittatas or as an accompaniment to a vegan cheese platter. Or, you can top… read more »

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― May 03, 2011 ―

Double Chocolate Cake Doughnuts

 Members Only, Pastries

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ What I truly appreciate about cake doughnuts is that they stray towards the drier end of the spectrum because it makes them perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea or “milk.”   These double chocolate cake doughnuts are carefully hand-dipped in a rich, creamy… read more »

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― May 02, 2011 ―

Chocolate Cake Pops served Fondue style

 Members Only, Pastries

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Bite-sized perfection… all rolled into a ball and dipped in a frosting fondue!   Your guests will love the taste, and you will love this treat, even more, knowing that you are serving a healthy dessert without anyone being the wiser! Fondue dipping can add… read more »

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― May 02, 2011 ―

Nutless Veggie Burger Patties

 Members Only, Main & Side Dishes

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ So I just caught wind that there is a hip new raw restaurant that just opened in Tucson.  Have you heard about it?  It’s supposed to be a very cool place to hang out, with a charming and inviting decor, free Wi-Fi, and oh the… read more »

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― May 01, 2011 ―

Ginger Peach Granola Bars

 Members Only, Bars

I have an almost identical recipe posted as granola in the recipe category of “Breakfast.”  But, I decided to re-post it since I changed the structure from loose granola to an actual granola bar, just in case you were looking for a bar recipe. That right, there is an important… read more »

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Raw, vegan, gluten free bread. Raw french garden bread

― May 01, 2011 ―

French Garden Bread

 Members Only, Artisan Breads

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ By the looks of my kitchen, a bakery just opened shop!  I need my own cafe or company…I have food everywhere.  My passion for raw foods only increases over time; it has yet to diminish in the least bit over the years.  My husband and… read more »

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― April 30, 2011 ―

Veggie Burger Buns

 Members Only, Artisan Breads

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The bun, the glorious bun!  I really can’t remember what it feels like to hold a hamburger or sandwich wrapped up in a bun!  That was until today.   “Lettuce us,” all take a moment and pause… let us part take of this silence to… read more »

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― April 28, 2011 ―

Marinated Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

 Members Only, Main & Side Dishes, Salads

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Yum yum, double yum!  I love marinating veggies! Through the marinating process, the salt and the Bragg’s will start to break down the veggies, softening them and giving them the appearance of being cooked. You could fool anybody into thinking that this has been… read more »

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How to Create Natural Food Color in Foods

― April 27, 2011 ―

Creating Natural Food Colors

Frosting, Pastry and Decorating, Techniques | Free

Creating Natural Food Colors This is sort of a new avenue for me to venture down.  I have always been aware of using Turmeric as a safe food dye when I am trying to achieve a yellow hue in recipes, but I haven’t dabbled a whole lot into other colors.  For… read more »