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Hello there, my loyal readers, If you are long-time follower of NouveauRaw, you may have noticed a few changes that we have made this summer. First of all, we finally, after eight years, have an official NouveauRaw logo!! That may not seem all that exciting but any of you who have… read more »
I started my journey towards raw, plant-based foods back in 2007. I let go of my SAD (Standard American Diet) ways and started off by becoming a vegetarian (ate fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and eggs). After about a year of that, I went vegan (avoided all animal protein) for another year.… read more »
The Magic Bullet can chop, mix, blend, whip, grind, and more. It includes a wide array of dishwasher-safe attachments which makes clean up as easy as it gets. I highly recommend owning a Magic Bullet or the equivalent.
A mandoline isn’t mandatory… well shoot, none of these items listed here today are mandatory… but they will help get the job done safely and quickly and who isn’t for that?
I am always asked about ways to save time in the kitchen. Organizing your pantry is just one way to reduce the amount of time it takes in finding ingredients. Using glass containers that either stack or line up on the shelves will speed things up as well. It allows your eyes to give everything a quick glance over, taking inventory of what you have on hand. There are times where I use plastic cambros, which I will talk about down below.
Looking to ramp up your daily intake of fruits and veggies? Looking to cleanse your body? Juicing feeds us with high concentrations of antioxidants, antimicrobials, chlorophyll, and many other wonderous nutrients. Owning a juicer is a wonderful tool for saturating your body with nutrients. I recommend that you invest in… read more »
Citrus juicers come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges. Today, I am going to cover the basic juicers that I have used throughout the years. I will discuss the perks and drawbacks of each one. I will also share with how to use each one. So pour yourself a glass of juice and let’s get busy learning what tool will best for your needs and kitchen.
A good blender makes an excellent alternative to juicers until you can afford one. Blender juicing works best with juicier fruits, such as peaches, apricots, pears, grapes, berries, and oranges. If you own a high-powered blender such as the Vitamix or Blendtec… then you will have a better chance pulverizing the heck out of firmer fruits and veggies, which will provide you with a smoother juice.
So, I heard through the grapevine that you want to start making your own fresh juices, but buying a juicer isn’t part of your current budget plan. Not a problem, I have a solution. A good blender makes an excellent alternative to juicers until you can afford one. Blender juicing… read more »
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Wheatgrass is a complete food and an excellent source of vitamin C, E, K and B complex (including B12). In the minerals department, it is rich in calcium, cobalt, germanium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, sulfur, and zinc. It is often called “Liquid Sunshine” because of its very high content of chlorophyll, which is the green pigment that harnesses the sun’s energy.
I like to think of raw food cuisine as a form of art, whereas baking is a combination of science and precision. Unlike baking, raw food recipes are forgiving. A decade ago, I thought that I wanted to be a baker because I couldn’t cook anything without a recipe. I loved… read more »
Gravenstein apples are thin-skinned, super tart and snappy, pleasantly puckery when raw. The flesh is crisp, tart, and floral with a puckering punch that will leave your mouth-watering! Prior to about one month ago, I had never heard of these apples. With curiosity at its fullest, I snatched up a… read more »
Grand Slam Mashed Potato Waffles! If you love potatoes, you are going to love these waffles. I kept this recipe very simple; potatoes, vegetable broth, and salt. Since I didn’t veer too far away from the potato, this recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, fat-free, grain-free, and nut-free. Do you… read more »
Today I wanted to share a neat way to create single serving cereals that are raw, vegan, and gluten-free.
No matter where you live, artificial snowballs will make for a fun and whimsical addition to your Christmas decor and can even be displayed beyond the holidays. A few days ago I got to spend the day with a special girlfriend of mine, Leesa. It is always a real treat for… read more »
I started my journey of kombucha making, with the continuous brew method. The whole knee-knocking process was new to me, so whether I decided to learn to batch brew or continuous brew… it was all the same me. After some research, I decided on continuous brew for various reasons. For… read more »
ATTENTION – As of July 15, 2025 I will be closing down Nouveauraw. After 17 years of mixing, blending, and taste-testing, it’s time to hang up the apron. To read more about it, click (here). Please be sure to download or print your favorite recipes before then! Click on… read more »
When you are creating in the kitchen, every dish we make is inspired by flavor. When we truly understand the essence of our ingredients, and what comprises their function and taste, the more successful our dishes will be. Pairing for Success Knowing how to pair spices along with fresh, whole foods… read more »
Heading to the grocery store will help you save time, money, reduce stress, and helps with meal planning. Never underestimate the power of being prepared and organized!
Here is a brief list of staples for your pantry that can be quite useful to have on hand. You don’t need to start off with or even stock all of them, but hopefully, this will give you some good ideas.
You may need to look in a few places, depending on what your town has to offer; try your local grocery store, health food store, co-op, and online. Price compare and look for the best quality that you can afford! A whole food diet plan is really as simple as keeping on top of your kitchen stock so that there is always something to eat that is full of the best nutrition ever!
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe will add a different splash of color to your Sunday morning brunch menu. Rather than the standard yellow yokes that are usually piped into egg whites, I decided to mix things up and use guacamole. Avocados, much like bananas, mature on the tree but… read more »
CNN, New York Times, The Daily News, Oprah and Google News have released a front page story… Read all about it – Nouveauraw.com now has a PRINT BUTTON feature!!! Ok, so maybe it’s not really an above-the-fold headline or national news but to me it’s pretty darn exciting! haha Bless… read more »
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 »
Young Thai Coconuts have become an important and popular ingredient in the raw food world. They can be intimating for some people and just flat hard to find for others. The other day I bought a case of coconuts from Whole Foods. They were on sale, 2 for $5 which… read more »