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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

― January 27, 2011 ―

Chocolate Spirulina Power Balls

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The Chocolate Spirulina Power Ball is a nutrition bomb disguised in a sweet, chocolaty, truffle-like treat. This is one intense power ball. And when I speak of intense I am referring to the “green” taste of this treat. Personally, I like these little guys, but… read more »

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― January 27, 2011 ―

Chili-Lime Chia Seasoning

 Members Only, Condiments, Mexican Cuisine

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is one of those recipes that just goes to show you that when a recipe goes wrong, it can be repurposed into some other creation. One afternoon, I was aiming to create some raw taco shells. They were looking good and smelling good.… read more »

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Raw Food Diet

― January 26, 2011 ―

The Value of Tasting as You Go

 Members Only, How To Tackle a Recipe (3 lessons), Recipe Templates and Guides (12 lessons)

Taste testing while creating a recipe is crucial. If “taste testing” were an actual ingredient it would be pegged as the most important one of all time. The reason behind this is because you will be using fresh foods which are not artificially altered by food manufacturers. The flavor of… read more »


― January 26, 2011 ―

Tropical Flax Crackers

 Members Only, Crackers

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The other night as I was tossing and turning in bed I got to thinking about flax crackers.  Why at that particular time and hour, who knows.  I am sure many great creations were thought of in the twilight hours of the day. So… read more »

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― January 24, 2011 ―

Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Ice Cream has a creamy custard texture and is perfectly sweetened with cinnamon syrup laced throughout. The crazy thing about ice cream is that I love ice cream scoops just about as much as the ice cream itself. I love antique ones… read more »

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― January 17, 2011 ―

Almonds | Skins Removed

 Members Only, Soaking Nuts, Seeds and Grains

Ever seen a naked almond? I had to laugh because Bob and I have been watching the TV series, Naked & Afraid. A survival show where two people attempt to spend 21 days in harsh (putting it mildly) conditions… naked. They are allowed one survival tool. Anyway, as I was popping… read more »


― January 17, 2011 ―

Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have started a craving within myself…the craving of making raw ice creams!  So this sent me to the Internet to see what exciting recipes I may find. In the cooking world of recipes, there are hundreds of unique and some not so unique recipes. … read more »

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― January 12, 2011 ―

Caramel Pecan Maple Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream may cause brain freeze, but it warms the heart at the same time.  Something special happens when you combine pecans, maple, and caramel.  It is soothing and can whip any day of chaos into submission. I chose to use maple syrup in… read more »

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― January 06, 2011 ―

Maple Walnut Ice Cream

 Members Only, Frozen Desserts, Thanksgiving

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Aah raw Maple Walnut Ice Cream!  I have wanted to dabble with raw ice cream for some time now, and I finally did it!  This recipe tastes wonderful.  This is one of those “bowl licking” recipes! Back when I was 16 yrs old, I spent… read more »

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Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Pinwheel-Cookies served with almond milk

― January 05, 2011 ―

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If I were forced to choose between chocolate and peanut butter, I would choose chocolate… no peanut butter… no chocolate… aahhh, I really don’t see a need for having to choose. Why can’t we enjoy both in one cookie… oh we can! With these cookies,… read more »

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― January 05, 2011 ―

Almond Hooter Cookies

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This Almond Hooter Cookie was inspired by and for my sweet little sister who is going crazy over owls these days.  I love her to death and can’t wait to surprise her with these fun little gems. She lives thousands of miles away but in… read more »

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― January 02, 2011 ―

Frosted Gingerbread Cookie

 Members Only, Cookies, Nuggets & Balls

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ It’s that time of year.  My favorite holiday time, Christmas. Along with nonstop Christmas music, the house all decorated in reds, creams and golds, the scent of pine in the air, and the coziness of love that surrounds us,  just makes everything perfect. But wait, … read more »

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― January 02, 2011 ―

Whipped Vanilla Coconut Cream Frosting

 Members Only, Frosting

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ As a little girl, I always found great pleasure in eating frosting right out of the container.  Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting was my all-time favorite. But goodness,  now I look back and can only imagine how much sugar I ingested as a child.… read more »

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― January 02, 2011 ―

Italian Seasoned Croutons – using almond pulp

 Members Only, Croutons & Salad Toppings, Italian Cuisine

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The base of these crackers is made from almond pulp, which is the by-product of making almond milk.  You can do a lot with this stuff so never throw it away after making almond milk, or any nut milk actually. I never really knew how… read more »

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Raw Food Diet

― January 02, 2011 ―

Soy Sauce / Salt Substitutions

 Members Only, Spice Blends

So why do I use soy sauce substitutions and not just the “real thing?”  The majority of conventional soy sauces on the market are made with non-organic, genetically modified (GMO) soybeans. Long term use of unfermented soy-related products has shown an increase in soy allergies, a disruption in proper thyroid… read more »


― December 27, 2010 ―

Creating Cooked Textures and Cooked Flavors

 Members Only, Recipe Templates and Guides (12 lessons)

There are several ingredients and pieces of equipment that we can use to replicate cooked dishes. Here is a brief description Massaging your greens – it may sound odd, but it’s a wonderful trick of the trade. This act breaks down the cellular structure giving the greens a cooked appearance.… read more »


― December 27, 2010 ―

Psyllium (thickener)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

Are you looking for a way to thicken your recipes plus have the added benefits of nutrition? Psyllium is a wonderful option that delivers both. What is psyllium? It is available as coarse “husks” or finely ground. Psyllium seed husks contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber dissolves… read more »


cacao-powder piled in a wooden bowl

― December 27, 2010 ―

Cacao Powder

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Working with Raw Chocolate

Before my journey into raw foods, I had never heard of raw cacao powder.  To think that I spent 38 years in the dark about this! It’s kind of like having spinach in your teeth… “How come nobody told me about this stuff?!” So what is cacao powder? All chocolate… read more »


Raw Food Diet

― December 27, 2010 ―

Cacao Nibs

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Working with Raw Chocolate

Cacao nibs are simply chocolate in its purest form before anything else is added… and I mean ANYTHING. These are not the type of chocolates that you just popped straight into your mouth unless you like very, very bitter dark chocolate. They are dried and fermented bits of cacao beans.… read more »


Raw Food Diet

― December 27, 2010 ―

Cacao Butter

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory, Working with Raw Chocolate

What is cacao butter? RAW Cacao butter is edible and possesses an extraordinarily rich, delicious chocolate aroma. Cacao butter, also known as cocoa butter, is a pure vegetable fat that’s extracted from the cacao bean. Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known, containing natural antioxidants that prevent… read more »


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

― December 27, 2010 ―

Avocado (fat replacer, emulsifier)

  Free Recipes (Photo View), Ingredient Directory, Techniques | Free

Avocado Avocado facts: Avocado is a fatty fruit with a creamy consistency. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2,… read more »


― December 26, 2010 ―

Agar (thickener)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

Agar is a gelling agent extracted from red algae. It is commonly used to stabilize foams (talking culinary gastronomy here) and to thicken or gel liquids. It doesn’t mirror gelatin 100%, but it’s a great vegan substitution if you are looking for one.  And interestingly enough, it is derived from… read more »


― December 26, 2010 ―

Lecithin (emulsifier)

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

When preparing raw food recipes, a time will come when you need to thicken a recipe.  Lecithin replaces eggs in the “cooked world.” Learning to use raw thickeners will help to make all your creations successful creations! Ways to Use Lecithin Lecithin takes the place of eggs in recipes that require… read more »


Raw Food Diet

― December 26, 2010 ―

Coconut Oil vs. Coconut Butter

 Members Only, Ingredient Directory

  Throughout the years of my recipe blogging, I have come to notice that there is some confusion about the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter.   So I thought I would write a little explanation about each and put the confusion to rest. Coconut Oil vrs Coconut Butter Coconut oil… read more »


― December 26, 2010 ―

Chipotle Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

 Members Only, Croutons & Salad Toppings, Mexican Cuisine, Savory Treats

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I absolutely love the flavor combo of chili powder, cumin, and chipotle.  So, I knew that I need to vessel to carry out this craving of mine, and pumpkin seeds were the target. Protein-Packed Snack Pumpkin seeds carry a good quality of protein. In… read more »

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