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One of the staples in our kitchen is lemons. Once a week, I juice 2 lbs of lemons. My husband loves fresh squeezed lemonade. So, I keep a jar of fresh lemon juice in the fridge, and throughout the week I combine some juice, water, ice, and a sweetener to a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I remember one of the first times that Bob and I went grocery shopping together to pick up some food while we were traveling. I grabbed a cart headed for the produce section, and Bob wandered off in another direction.  We met back up in… read more »
Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Frosting is the perfect addition to desserts and treats of any kind with its light and fluffy texture, silky cream color, and perfectly sweetened flavor. It is made with simple ingredients that come together quickly and easily. There are many ways that you can flavor it to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, cultured ~ After creating this sauerkraut, I ate some every day, right out of the jar, for over a month. I would find myself standing at the fridge, taking just a bite and putting it back on the shelf. Update:  I originally wrote this post seven months ago.  Last… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil… This combination of flavors is popular in everything from salad dressing to vegetable dip.  How about for a breadstick?!  Through experience, I can safely say… yes!! I found the flavor of these breadsticks to be strong enough to make the ingredients… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Not only will your kids love the taste of these animal crackers,  but it will allow them to play safely with wild animals.  What more could you ask for? Animal crackers seem to a part of everyone’s childhood – no matter how many years ago… read more »
What would you say to a flour that helps aid in digestion, balance hormones, and improves metabolism?  Hemp seeds offer up an excellent 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which promote cardiovascular health. Most diets are too high in omega 6, which can lead to inflammation and dis-ease.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Take a ripe, plump and juicy red cherry, pop the pit out, slide a piece of dried ginger in the space created by the missing pit, place it on the mesh sheet that comes with the dehydrator and dehydrate away. Then once it is completely… read more »
With a few extra steps, you can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! As the title reads… these Apricot Shortbread Bars are raw, vegan, and gluten-free. It takes only a handful of ingredients to create your own little masterpiece. If you live alone and make this dessert for yourself, go… read more »
This Crispy Potato and Broccoli Hash Brown Bake is golden crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, fills the house with an Italian aroma, can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and is super easy to make! Every time I make this dish, I intend to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Well, this turned out to be an interesting fruit leather in the end.  As I was pureeing the peaches and cherries, I started to hear a little “pinging” in my blender craft.  I know that sound… it means a cherry pit found its way… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Just a few miles down the road from us, is a lavender farm. It is downright breath-taking as your eyes swim across the ocean of lavender flowers. As you rest your eyes on the horizon, they are still met with the sea of purple,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A pretzel is NORMALLY a type of baked food made from dough in soft and hard varieties and savory or sweet flavors in a unique knot-like shape, originating in Europe.  Pretzels in stick form may also be called pretzels in the English-speaking context. The size varies from large enough for one to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe took 4 attempts to create a basic cracker.  I was aiming for a saltine cracker, but no matter what I did, it kept leaning in the direction of a club cracker. So, rather than continue to fight it, I accepted it for what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Simple, classic, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious crackers. That is what I am sharing with you today. They are perfect to serve on a raw cheese plate with grapes for an appetizer. These herb-infused crackers offer up a buttery flavor thanks to the walnuts. This recipe presented… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today’s creation was completely inspired by a dear friend of mine, Gina. She shared with me some time ago that she loved chocolate. Say no more my dear friend…your wish is my inspiration! This cheesecake turned out amazing. The rich flavor of chocolate danced a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This beautiful rustic-style tart makes a gorgeous centerpiece for any raw, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, pescetarian, presbyterian, Mediterranean meal. Shoot, it could even be the center of a Standard American Diet table setting, and I am confident that it would be one of the first dishes to… read more »
Good afternoon my fellow health seekers! I hope this email finds you all well, strong, and healthy. We have had some illegal activity happening on Nouveauraw. Before I dive in, let me quickly state that your personal information (including credit card numbers) HAS NOT been compromised in any way. If… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have always loved surprises in life and this cheesecake was a delicious surprise.  Itâs not that I didnât expect it to turn out, but the flavor and texture combination turned out to be quite extraordinary. When taking a bite of this decadent dessert, I suggest… read more »
I have been working long and hard on this series… not only for you but for me. It has been quite the learning experience over the past year and a half.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Seafood Salad Spread…whereas someone may look at this recipe and question the fact that there really isn’t any seafood (tuna, shrimp, fish, etc.Kelps)….I would have to beg to differ, kelp! Kelp is a sea”food” and so darn good for you! What is kelp? Kelp is… read more »
The older kids are in school, the little one is down for a nap, and your spouse is off doing some errands. Ahhh, the house is finally quiet. What to do with yourself? You decide to make yourself an iced matcha latte, snuggle up on the couch, and read a… read more »
 ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am adding another bar to my Long Haul series.  If you haven’t seen my other ones, I have been creating them throughout the past few years for my dad, who is a trucker.  The names that I assign to them all have to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ One of my all-time favorite teas is Chai Coconut Tea.  I drink it almost daily over ice with a little stevia.  So as I was pureeing peaches to make some fruit leather, I decided to get brave and introduce them to one another. At… read more »