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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ This frozen custard is velvety smooth, rich, and creamy… none like any of my other ice cream recipes. I have always enjoyed raw ice creams, but this one takes the cake on true texture. To best describe this dessert, I need to explain what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Waffle… what is a waffle? Mitch Hedberg says, “A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.” I don’t know the man, but I couldn’t agree more. :) Did you know there is a National Waffle Day? Am I the only one in the dark about… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ Fear is an emotion that everyone has experienced; it’s sometimes a good thing to experience fear as it can keep us safe or give us strength when it is most needed. I am here to confess a fear that I have… you may have heard of… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free These crackers are super crunchy, light in texture, and bursting with peachy flavor. But wait there’s more, it is a cracker that has layers of flavor in each bite. The flavors are not muddled together, nope, you will detect the individual hints of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Nutty Cranberry Apricot Trail Mix Bars are great as a snack as well as a cereal. I bet you didn’t expect to read that in a bar recipe. Hehe Once dried, crumble the bars into a bowl along, pour your favorite milk over the top, and… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – Today I am going to cover a technique that just might help you fall in love with eggplant. For some of you, there won’t be any arm-twisting, but for others… well, I know that I have my work cut out for me. I used… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Carrot pulp. Let’s talk about carrot pulp. Have you ever made carrot juice and found yourself with a mound of carrot pulp sitting in a bowl? Chances are it ended up in the trash or compost pile. You can use it in many recipes, along… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free My girlfriend Tracy popped over with some fresh rosemary from her garden and asked me to create something with it. So, I went into the kitchen to play and after some inspired work and lots of fun, I came up with these Rosemary Almond Crackers.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe turned out just as I had imagined it in my head. Beautiful, light, creamy, slightly sweet, and slap-me-into-next-Tuesday delicious! Although cheesecakes are nothing new, I never grow tired of creating them. This recipe is cashew-based which gives it that perfect creaminess and the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The whole goal behind this cereal was to create a soft and inviting granola for breakfast… Steering away from the traditional hard and crunchy style. With that being said, all though this granola won’t last as long, shelf-wise as the traditional stuff. It’s a great way… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free To say that I enjoy these raw breads is an understatement. I LOVE them! I was always one of those who could live on bread alone. It didn’t matter what form, shape, or flavor it came in… I ate it; I loved it. But over… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free This is a wonderful condiment to have on hand. One of the staple foods that ought to be found in your fridge! Not only does it taste amazing on raw marinara sauce, but it is also so delicious sprinkled on a salad too. The nutritional… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I am taking breakfast back to the basics. This muesli is a delicious blend of whole rolled oats, buckwheat, dried fruit, and seeds. You can eat it cold with nut milk or raw yogurt, eat it warmed like oatmeal, or soak it overnight to unleash even more of… read more »
I have one word for this cereal: raw, vegan, gluten-free, tasty, delectable, luscious, appetizing, flavorful, sweet, succulent, toothsome, exquisite, dainty, delicate, distinctive, ambrosial, heavenly, tempting, enticing, mouth-watering, piquant, gourmet, epicurean, scrumptious, yummy, fit for a king… oh dear, I said one word, didn’t I? I don’t have a childhood story… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ These donuts can be enjoyed right away, or you can pop them into the dehydrator for 4-6 hours to give them a firmer exterior and to enhance the flavors by letting the warm air permeate the donuts, thus melding the ingredients together. The cranberries add… read more »
A great way to satisfy hunger at the breakfast table is with these tiny crunchy clusters made with pure, whole food ingredients. This breakfast cereal is grain-free, corn syrup free, yet is loaded with sprouted nuts, dried fruit, and spices—making it completely gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The Chocolate Apple Raisin Cookie was created merely because I had too much of the mince pie filling leftover. With that in hand, I simply walked into the pantry and started grabbing some ingredients, hoping to create something yummy. I love creating recipes like this. … read more »
~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Ice milk is light, flavorful, and not as cloying as its richer ice cream cousins… we love our “cousins”… but it takes all kinds to form one big happy family. So today, I am sharing with you my version of ice milk. The texture… read more »
~ raw, dairy-free gluten-free, nut-free ~ Mother Nature keeps turning up the thermostat here in Tucson. If someone could distract her, I could try to sneak in and turn it down when she isn’t looking. Today, I made this cold treat with Bob in mind. He spent a good chunk… read more »
~ 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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream was inspired by my Raw Vegan Eggnog recipe. My brain is conditioned always to find creative ways to use a recipe. I am pretty confident when I say that just about every raw recipe I make, I can modify into two-to-four different recipes.… read more »
~ 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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Nutty, crunchy, chewy oatmeal cookies with a lovely warming bite of ginger and cinnamon and fresh winter pears… snuggle me up and hand me a cookie, please! Did I ever tell you the time that I made oatmeal cookies when I was younger? I was in sixth grade and… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ Even though honey is not the main ingredient by volume, the slight sweet hint of it compels me to shine the spotlight upon it. I use to think that honey was honey. It wasn’t until I brought the raw food lifestyle into my diet that I… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Muesli is one of those breakfast cereals that turns out to be perfect for both summer and winter. In the summer serve it with a splash of cold non-dairy milk, eating it as you would a regular bowl of cereal. And in the winter, try… read more »