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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Do you know the history of the Popsicle… The Popsicle® brand is an American classic, with more than 30 creative variations of the original Popsicle® product. And believe it or not, it all started with an accident! In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson left a… read more »
I LOVE LOVE LOVE refried beans. I think they’re in my blood from birth or something. Every time I hear Mexican music (even in passing), I instantly want a bean burrito. It’s to the point that when Bob catches wind of the music, he turns to me and asks me… read more »
~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ Pure eye-rolling amazement. As if Mother Nature herself reached down and handed you a blackberry and said, “Here, take these blackberries, they will make fantastic ice cream.” Plump, deep purple (almost black), with a sweetness that is counterbalanced perfectly with a slight tang. Now, that’s a blackberry. And… read more »
Not too long ago, I made a Honey Tangerine Ice Cream for some friends of ours. They enjoyed it so much, they asked for more. But sadly, I found out that Honey Tangerines were now out of season. I must have just squeaked in because that was only a few… read more »
Why Fruit Flies Arrive Fruit flies will not show up unless there’s rotting, decaying, or open food in your house for them to eat. Does the tomato you have sitting on the counter have a small bruise? That part of it has gone bad, and it can attract fruit flies.… read more »
These chips are wonderfully cheesy but don’t have any dairy in them, no gluten, no soy, BUT they are crispy, cheesy tasting and delicious!
raw / vegan / gluten-free Truthfully, my goal with this recipe was to create Maple Leaf Candies. They typically are commercially made by heating maple sap past the syrup stage. The sweetness just intensifies as it concentrates. At the crystalline stage, it is whipped then poured into a mold… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ice cream is usually pegged as a summer treat, but after living in Alaska for 28 years, I learned that ice cream is meant to be enjoyed year-round! :) I love to play around with ice cream bases, whether they are nut-based, coconut meat-based,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I really enjoy making raw wraps but it has taken many many trials and errors over the years to figure out just what makes them “tick.” First off, we know that they need to taste good. It doesn’t matter if that wrap rolls perfectly… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Creamy, vanilla bean ice cream with thick chunks of Cherry Blossom Fudge… now really… doesn’t that sound delightful? Is eating ice cream a seasonal event for you? I like to ask this question because when I lived in Alaska, we enjoyed ice cream year-round. The… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ It’s the holiday season, and I find myself in the kitchen creating wonderful healthy treats. Ok, so I basically do that 365 days a year… but now I get to listen to Christmas music while I do it. Ok, Ok, fine… for those of… read more »
Black rice offers all of the same health benefits of brown rice, but it also packs some serious antioxidants. Because of its dark color, black rice bran contains the same anthocyanin antioxidants found in blueberries or blackberries. The bran is the outer coating of the rice kernel. White rice is… read more »
Coconut Blueberry Lavender Dixie Pops are a raw, nut-free, cultured, luxurious treat to pamper yourself with. And if you have a hard time taking time out to do things for yourself… I give you permission. With each flavor holding its own, they manage to come together in harmony, offering you… read more »
Good day, my virtual friend. For today’s recipe, I am using my Instant Pot, which is my go-to method, but I will also be providing the stove-top method as well. The cook time suggestions are for beans that have been soaked–I will explain more about that below. The length of… read more »
Obviously, the star of this dish is the sauce. With all of its sweet and savory Asian flare packed in there… it left me licking the spoon and bowl nice and clean! raw, vegan, and gluten-free!
If you enjoy playing in the kitchen, then you probably enjoy giving food gifts to friends and family. Christmas time isn’t the only time I give food gifts; it’s a pretty much a frequent thing for me. But there is something extraordinary about giving out “baked” goods during the Christmas holidays.… read more »
Strawberries n’Cream Fruit Dip raw / vegan / gluten-free This light and refreshing fruit dip pairs wonderfully with any season’s fruit. In fact, this recipe could and can be enjoyed in several ways. #1 – fruit dip. #2 – as a pudding. #3 – freeze it in popsicle molds. #4… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Here is a tropical delight heightened by a topping of diced mango, shredded coconut, a light dusting of ground cinnamon and raw coconut crystals. I swear that I could feel a tropical breeze whisk through my hair and sand in my socks. This cereal is extra crispy… read more »
Sprouted grains activate enzymes which begin breaking down the nutrients in the seed making digestion easier. Sprouting can also reduce the potential for allergy responses to grains. Sprouting Naked Oats is a simple process that takes only water and patience.
~ raw, dehydrated ~ I love “people watching” while I browse through the produce section. So much can be learned. People, tap, thump, smell, shake and look for certain markings when selecting “that” perfect item. I am not afraid to ask someone what and why they are doing.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I need to start off with an apology… I forgot to count how many biscuits this recipe made. I am guilty. So sorry… I promise to do better in the future… have I groveled enough? Forgive me? :) I can tell you though that it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today, I am going to feature the mango. I never grew up eating this fruit, and I am estimating that it was about eight years ago when these blessed fruits came into my life. The outer skin is smooth and is green in un-ripe… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Update: I have been doing some “Spring cleaning (in the winter)” in the Nouveau Raw library of recipes, and I found this one that I created almost 2 years ago but failed to share! Mercy Amie Sue, where are your manners?! I just can’t keep… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe is an excellent way to spend some fun time in the kitchen with kids. Even if you don’t have any children, this is still a lot of fun to make. There are endless possibilities for toppings that you can use on this dessert-style… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Did you know that food can actually become an art medium? If you don’t have the natural ability to paint like Bob Ross, sew a quilt like the little church ladies down the road, or perhaps you freeze when asked to draw a stick person…… read more »