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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ A savory snack that has a hint of the sea. I am always looking for ways to increase the nutritional value of every bite that I take… as well as my husband’s. He is a huge fan of seaweed so I knew that this… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This cracker, believe it or not, tastes a lot like a graham cracker. It wasn’t my goal when I was creating this recipe but once I taste-tested one after they came out of the dehydrator, I was sweetly surprised. On top of tasting wonderful, these… read more »
Back in January of this year (2019), a friend of mine asked if I would try making a specific type of yogurt called L. Reuteri, that Dr. William Davis (author of Wheat Belly) recommended. There had been a posting about the amazing health benefits that stemmed from a probiotic called BioGaia Gastrus, which is made with a specific strain of Lactobacillus Reuteri ATCC PTA 6475.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There is something special about these Cheese Nip Crackers… looking all spiffy with their charmingly scalloped edges. As the light shimmers over the top of them, you will find flecks of sea salt adhering in perfect proportion to each dimpled square… ooooh, I need some now!!!… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Are you a cookie dunker? If you are, let’s gather around and stand together so that we may be comforted by being in the presence of like-minded company. :) Or do you have some other favorite food that you fancy dunking in milk, coffee or… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Flax crackers are great for those just learning how to make raw crackers. At least it was for me. I was 100% raw prior to owning a dehydrator and I tell you what, it was like Christmas the day I got mine. The beauty… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ These three layers of flavors come together beautifully….cardamom, orange, and hazelnut. You can taste each layer distinctively yet they meld together perfectly. Before turning to the raw food diet, my knowledge of spices was next to none. I wouldn’t have been able to explain the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Well, blow me into next Wednesday. These little morsels were downright insanely delicious. I quadrupled this recipe a few weeks ago when I was preparing our Annual Halloween Party Menu. And I can safely say that I could have even made more. If you are… read more »
~ raw, dehydrated ~ Not only are dehydrated strawberries easy to make and delicious… they are nutritious. They are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, choline and vitamin K. When it comes to minerals they are high in potassium, followed by phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. There is a whole lot going… read more »
~ high-raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A few years ago my husband surprised me by fulfilling one of my many, lifelong dreams… a chance to harvest cranberries! I won’t go into the whole exciting story about the experience, but I thought I would share a few pictures with you. Farm life… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This vegan cheese recipe is not 100% raw. I used agar which has to be dissolved in boiling water/liquid. If you are opposed to using a “cooked” ingredient then please check out the other raw nut cheese recipes that require fermenting/culturing. But if… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sugar pumpkins, cayenne… in a cereal? Trust me; this turned out to be a wonderful savory cereal with a hint of sweetness. Of course, you can always increase the sweet flavor… but I really have to say that I enjoyed this treat. Drizzling a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The spaghetti squash also is known as; vegetable spaghetti, noodle squash, vegetable marrow, spaghetti marrow, and spaghetti. It is an oblong winter squash. The fruit (yep it is considered a fruit due to the seeds within) can range in color from ivory to yellow to orange. The orange varieties have a higher carotene… read more »
Today’s kitchen creation was inspired by my spice cabinet and our dear friend Gina. I first turned her on to kale chips a few years ago, and you can still read the shock on her face when she talks about how it was the almighty kale chip that started her… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These Strawberry Tootsie Chews are an explosion of tasty, tangy, sweet, Summer strawberry flavor. They have a soft taffy-like texture and will keep well at room temperature. To create this wonderful strawberry flavor and texture, I use organic strawberry powder. I spent a lot of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ So what prompted me to attempt making raw cheese puffs? One evening as I was scrolling through “Google-land,” I spied an image of a young man who took a picture of himself after he had stuffed as many cheese puffs into his mouth as possible.… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free This is my take on Doritos. I am not going to claim that they taste 100% like them or have that light, crispy snap, but these chips deliver a powerful crunch that unlocks bold and unique flavors. They are a hearty corn chip topped with… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Huckleberries… ya just got to say it like a red-neck… Go on, say it. Huuuuuukllllllll-buuuuuury! There is a fruit stand that sells homemade ice creams, pies, and all sorts of jams down the road and they have a big sign out front advertising Huckleberry Milkshakes.… read more »
~ raw, dehydrated ~ If I hadn’t taken this photo myself, I would swear that these “chips” were fried or baked… but they weren’t. They were dehydrated. Eating fresh peaches, unadorned is always the best way to eat them, they are sweet, juicy, and packed full of summer yumminess. But… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ We all love to have tricks up our sleeves when it comes to serving wholesome, delicious meals to our friends and family, right? And with our hectic lifestyles, we want to spend the least amount of time preparing our food so we can spend… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream cake turned out perfect. It goes together really easily and doesn’t require an ice cream machine. Not that an ice cream machine is complicated, just not everyone has one. :) Though this is an ice cream cake, I did a timed test… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ Celebrate the holidays with a cup of eggnog transformed into a cookie. They are rich, chewy, and delicious. In the midst of Christmas season, Raw Nog Creams sounded perfect for the occasion. After I had them all decorated my husband walked by and said, “Hey, those look… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Hello chocolate lovers! Let us come together in unity as we share the common love for chocolate! Chocolate Pecan Cookies…This is a wonderful dough to work with. It is rather pliable making it really easy to mold. It doesn’t stick to your hands and if… read more »
~ raw, dehydrated ~ Here is a technique to “cook” tomatoes, giving them that cooked appearance, a softer texture and a way to infuse flavor. Please use the ratios down below as a guideline. It will all depend on what you are making and how much you will need. You can also use… read more »
