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~ raw, vegan gluten-free ~ When I was in third grade, McDonald’s apple pies became a weekly treat for me.  Every Saturday morning while mom was working, I would slap on my roller skates and zig-zag my way down the street passing my girlfriend’s house. As I rolled past her driveway,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Did the title of this recipe “hook” you? I am guessing it did because you are here. I just want you to know that you are the only thing that was “reeled” in. Nobody went fishing here… no fish were used, period. But, regardless, this… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Even though we are sitting in the month of August and the summer temps seem to be at their all-time high,  I can’t help but feel that Fall is just around the corner.  And when I think of Fall, I think of beautiful shades… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love graham crackers but to be honest, I haven’t had any for years! So making this raw version was a real huge treat! So far this creation is the closest I have come to recreating the cooked version of S’Mores. Sometimes we have to… read more »
~ high-raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe is not completely raw, but it is high-raw, vegan, and low in fat.  It uses a small amount of almonds or cashews, coupled with the agar which gives it its body.  I did some research on agar and found some interesting facts. Learning… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This fruit leather was inspired by all the tidbits of fruit floating around in my fridge and on my countertop.  For this masterpiece I used; strawberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, pears and any other lonely berry rolling around. Nothing was safe!   I always make… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Have you ever woke up expecting to accomplish a particular task, but the winds shift in your day, and you end up doing something different? Or you go to the store on a mission to purchase just one item, and you come home with bags of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ My love for corn chips and crackers, sort of morphed into one with this recipe.  These crackers have a hearty corn flavor with a lingering chili spice that leaves you wanting more.  I made them with almond pulp which made the cracker strong, crunchy and airy.  How… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ You know, it is too bad that I had to get well into my adult years to appreciate casseroles.  As a child, they scared me.  Too many UFO’s (un-identifiable-objects) were in them. Just like any child, I went through my stage where single foods,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Many of you are well aware of the superfood product called Maca, but I thought it would be beneficial to share a little bit of information on the health benefits of it for those who are not aware of this product. There are many ways… read more »
I realize that this recipe seems too simple to post, but I have to ask, “Have you ever made cashew butter?” If not, then this post will teach you a thing or two. Nut butters are very easy to make, but they like to trick you into thinking that you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I know you heard me say this before but flax crackers are a staple in our household. I keep them in a large glass container on the kitchen island. When you remove the lid it makes a sound like, “Ching!” I bet I hear… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Strawberry Mint Fruit Leather is fresh and vibrant with flavor. Marrying together some of the best flavors of spring â strawberries and fresh mint â this leather provides the perfect combination of bright flavors to summon you to the kitchen! Whereas fresh strawberries are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ These muffins won the blue ribbon at the Imaginary State Fair this year. We all know what the star ingredient is when it comes to blueberry muffins… it’s the blueberries!  Plump, juicy, and sweet, with vibrant colors ranging from deep purple-blue to blue-black and highlighted… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ There are few things in the world lovelier than warm, “buttery” sautĂ©ed mushrooms. This is coming from a woman who avoided them like the plague for the first 35 years of her life. It wasn’t till I started dabbling with raw foods that I started… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, fermented ~ When I ferment veggies, I don’t use whey. The salt used in the recipes, mixed with the natural lactic acid bacteria found in the air and on the veggies themselves are sufficient to complete the fermenting process. If you choose to use a… 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 ~ WANT AD: I am a hardy, strong cracker looking for an appetizing job. My foundation is firm and I can carry a full load. I don’t break easily under pressure and my personality isn’t over-powering. I am really seeking more of a supporting role, rather… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The more I eat, the more I learn.  When I publish a recipe on my site, I try to share some little tidbit about at least one of the ingredients that I  used. Today, I have selected sea salt. I bet you wouldnât have guessed… read more »
These Ginger Apricot Oatmeal Cookies are belly warming, moist, n’ chewy, and kissed with the light sweetness of dried apricots.
Country Living Savory Crackers ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Raw crackers are great staples to keep on hand. They will feed that craving for crunchy textures when it hits.  In an airtight container, they should keep for 2-3 weeks. The base for this cracker is the almond pulp which… read more »
Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Scones with Glaze Scones are normally a small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuit-like cake made from flour, fat, and milk and sometimes having added fruit.  Through the transformation of ingredients, I turned oats, buckwheat, and coconut into flour… instead of milk I used Young Thai coconut… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Croutons are small, crisp pieces of bread that are sautĂ©ed or baked to remove moisture. Raw croutons are small, crisp pieces that have been dehydrated to remove the moisture. Not so different from the cooked version except perhaps healthier for the body. :) For me,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sunflower seeds are packed with vitamins, including vitamin B1 and B5, vitamin E and folate. And they also provide a healthy dose of copper, magnesium, selenium and phosphorousâimportant minerals. Sunflowers grow throughout the year, and each sunflower consists of about 1000 to 2000 seeds… read more »
Irish moss has been the go-to ingredient to create a fluffy, gelatinous-like consistency in raw recipes.  But it has been put under the microscope, and there is much discussion about whether it is safe to eat or not.  I have read equal amounts of information arguing both sides of… read more »