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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
vegan raw gluten-free Lemon Poppyseed Cream Cake

― August 17, 2020 ―

Chocolate Lace Collar | Cake Decorating

 Members Only, Pastry and Decorating

A chocolate lace collar is a delicate embellishment that can be wrapped around a cake, cheesecake, cupcakes, etc. It adds an incredible decorative and elegant touch to any dessert. They are super easy to make and will surely leave a lasting impression. Intrigued? Curious? Excited? I hope so, because today… read more »

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Raw Food Diet - How to Use Avocados in Nouveau Raw recipes

― August 16, 2020 ―

Avocados (selecting, ripening and freezing)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Where Our Food Comes From

Did you know that you can freeze avocados?  I sure didn’t.  Tomorrow we are heading out-of-town and as I was prepping the house for our departure when I realized that I had 6 RIPE avocados that needed to be eaten. Well, I can’t possibly eat all 6 of them in… read more »


― August 11, 2020 ―

Nepenthes Alata Pitcher Plant | Carnivorous Plant | Care Difficulty – Moderate

Houseplant Varieties

This unusual plant is definitely a conversation piece.  If you have a fly or gnat problem in your home, this will surely help. Insects are naturally drawn to these plants and are lured into their pitchers, where they become trapped and eventually digested by the plant. Nepenthes is native to… read more »

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― August 08, 2020 ―

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

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

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is one of the keys to leading a healthy life. However, to make the most of these nutrient-filled foods, it’s equally important to make sure that the produce we consume is safe to eat. One way to do that is to make sure any of the fruits or vegetables you enjoy have been washed well before you peel, cut, eat, or cook with them. Pesticides, herbicides, and disease-causing bacteria may be naked to the human eye, but they are there.


― August 04, 2020 ―

Frosting Template

 Members Only, Frosting, Pastry and Decorating, Recipe Templates and Guides (12 lessons)

Creating raw frostings that have the same attributes as commercially made frosting isn’t always easy. We (thankfully) don’t have the aid of stabilizers, preservatives, corn syrup, etc.) to help us when trying to make a frosting that can be piped and withstand hanging out at room temperature. This section will… read more »


― August 02, 2020 ―

Why and How I Got into Houseplants

Becoming A Plant Parent

Interior design has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember, long before recipe designing. As a little girl, nothing brought me as much joy as rearranging and designing the layout of my bedroom–except maybe making mud pies in the garden. So, as an adult, I decided to… read more »


― August 01, 2020 ―

How Long Do Nuts & Seeds Last?

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

I get this question a lot, and it’s a good one because everyone wants to make the most of their investment. And I say investment because nuts are not cheap, especially if you seek raw and organic ones. So, today, I hope to clear it up for you.  There isn’t an exact science to their shelf-life due to many variables that can come into play such as; climate, packaging, how old they were when purchased, and so forth.  But let’s dive in and see if I can’t lay out a few helpful ideas.


― July 29, 2020 ―

3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution | Pest and Soil Treatment

Plant Care

Hydrogen peroxide is an environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides, fungicides, and chemical fertilizers. Always use hydrogen peroxide in a diluted form and handle it with care. My go-to treatment for pest and fungus control is either a diluted rubbing alcohol solution or hydrogen peroxide, or a neem oil solution. Anytime… read more »

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― July 28, 2020 ―

#3 – Caring for Your Juicer

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

Taking an extra few minutes to properly clean and care for your kitchen equipment will help extend the life and function of your investments. I could have called this posting “Cleaning Your Juicer” which is really what this post is about but honestly, we first must care about our equipment before we can even properly clean it.


― July 26, 2020 ―

My Favorite Plant Pot | Wallygro!

Plant Care

I never thought that I could fall in love with a plant pot, but I did. It’s a true love story. I can’t recall how I stumbled upon WallyGro.com, but thank goodness I did! I had been doing some research on plant pots that could hang on the wall, since… read more »


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― July 25, 2020 ―

Flour Substitutions

 Members Only, Substitutions - how, with what, and when (7 lessons)

Raw, gluten-free flours are all the rage. With so many dietary restrictions these days, wheat flour alternatives are at their all-time high. You can walk into just about any grocery store and find a wide variety of nut, seed, and grain-based flours. They won’t be raw, but they can still… read more »


raw and vegan recipe for Red Cabbage and Parsley Salad

― July 24, 2020 ―

Purple Cabbage and Parsley Salad (Great for Liver Support)

 Members Only, Main & Side Dishes, Main | Side Dishes | Soups —, Salads

I really love my liver.  I mean who couldn’t love that three-pound, size of a football, organ that is nestled in our upper rib cavity? It handles over five-hundred functions in the body which include breaking down or converting substances, extracting energy, and removing toxins from the bloodstream. It stores… read more »

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― July 23, 2020 ―

Ice Cream Machine Tips and Tricks

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

Using an ice cream machine is pretty straight forward, but there are tips and tricks that make our experience effortless and results in a better outcome. Taking the time to experiment with recipes and methods it’s all about learning new techniques and mastering your ice cream making to get the most amazing ice cream as a final product. 


― July 19, 2020 ―

My Living Indoor Houseplant Wall

Decorating with Houseplants

When it comes to creativity, I find that just about anything can become an “art medium.” For instance, the recipes I develop are edible pieces of art, flat pieces of fabric become three-dimensional objects, when I dabble with paint, I can literally transform a space–and now, I have houseplants to… read more »

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― July 18, 2020 ―

Mise en Place (everything ready)

How To Tackle a Recipe (3 lessons)

Mise en Place Mise en place, pronounced MEEZ ahn plahs, is a French culinary phrase which means having all your ingredients prepared and ready to go before you start cooking. Translated to English, it means “put in place.” You may already apply this technique in your life. For instance, when… read more »


― July 16, 2020 ―

Cherry Rhubarb Sauce | Cooked | Sugar-Free

 Members Only, Sweet Treats | Desserts —

It’s sweet. It’s tart. And it’s saucy! For a while now, I have been embarking on a sugar-free adventure. In the last decade, I haven’t been one to eat much sugar, regardless of what form it comes in. But sugar is sneaky, like a burglar who breaks into your body… read more »

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vegan gluten-free taco meat

― July 12, 2020 ―

Vegan Taco Meat | Cooked | Mushroom, Black Bean | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Main | Side Dishes | Soups —

Today, I am sharing with you one (I confess— I have several) of my absolute favorite ground vegan taco meat recipes. With my easy-to-make homemade taco seasoning and a secret ingredient…this is the most flavorful and juiciest vegan taco meat I’ve made so far.  It’s perfect for loading up on… read more »

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― July 11, 2020 ―

Dracaena Surculosa | Florida Beauty | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

The moment my eyes fell upon this plant, I was in love! It is simply a gorgeous plant with its glossy green leaves and white (or sometimes yellow) splotches that cover the leaf surface.  If you are familiar with this plant, you may know it as either the Dracaena Surculosa… read more »

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― July 11, 2020 ―

Snake Plant | Sansevieria Moonshine | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

Looking to add some visual interest to a room? Perhaps you want to create a depth of color amongst your plants? Well, the moonshine snake plant just might be what you are looking for. I love its pale sage-green color. It adds a wonderful contrast up against my other plants. I am also drawn to the flat, paddle-like blades.

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― July 11, 2020 ―

#2 – Organizing Spices (storage ideas)

 Members Only, Kitchen Organization Basics

Keeping your spices organized and fresh makes all the difference in how you function in the kitchen and the flavor of the food you prepare. So we don’t want to ignore this topic or task. Once you have tackled this, it will help you save time in the kitchen.


― July 09, 2020 ―

Velvet Chocolate Pudding Pops

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ Unless my nifty little weather app says it’s snowing, it’s always a good time for one of these incredible, “omgosh-best you’ve-ever-had” frozen pudding pops. Seriously, if it’s not snowing, there’s just no excuse.  And even if it is snowing, just put on another layer of long johns, because… read more »

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vegan gluten-free oil-free spinach buckwheat wraps

― July 06, 2020 ―

Spinach Buckwheat Wraps | Cooked | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Wraps | Tortillas —

These wraps are surprisingly easy to make and require only 4 ingredients (water and salt included!) They are gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, durable, can handle any wrap-job you can throw at them, nutritious, and tastes= really good. They are very low on the glycemic index,  which means that the carbohydrate content… read more »

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lipstick plant

― July 04, 2020 ―

Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant | Pucker Up Baby! | Care Difficulty – Easy

Houseplant Varieties

If you have a bright spot in your home and want a graceful, draping plant that blooms off and on all year, lipstick plants are a great choice. The leaves are light and dark green, waxy, and somewhat succulent, which set a beautiful backdrop for the numerous red or orange… read more »

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― July 04, 2020 ―

Nourishing and Quick Breakfast Ideas

 Members Only, Quick Nourishing Meal / Snack Ideas

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. It’s a time to restart after a long night’s sleep, nourish your body and give it what it needs to cope with whatever your day has in store. It’s also a quiet, quality time for my husband me to spend together, plan out our day, and to reminisce about life in general. Do you enjoy breakfast? If so, let me share some recipe ideas with you! blessings, amie sue


vegan gluten-free oil-free sorghum and cassava tortillas

― July 01, 2020 ―

Sorghum and Cassava Flour Tortillas | Cooked | Oil-Free

 Members Only, Wraps | Tortillas —

Gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free, oil-free, fat-free, soy-free, sugar-free tortillas! Use these Sorghum and Cassava Tortillas as a bread substitute. Load them with veggies, guacamole, hummus, vegan cheese, or whatever your favorite spread may be. They will stand up to anything you throw at them, with no worries about them falling apart… read more »

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