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– raw, vegan, gluten-free – I will never grow tired of bread… raw bread, that is. It is always such a treat when I make it and when it disappears quickly. This particular bread is one to enjoyed plain. It doesn’t need to be surrounded by copious amounts of… read more »
Italian Seasoned Croutons – using almond meal ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I already made a wonderful recipe using the almond pulp, which is the leftover remains from making almond milk. Because I don’t always have extra pulp on hand, I thought I would play around and see how they would… read more »
Tonight I had a helper in the kitchen… my lovely mother. We have been working in the kitchen for the past two days making Christmas gifts for our friends. What is happening is that she is spoiling me! Every time I turn around the dishes are washed. I am so… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ To some people, the word gingerbread means soft and chewy. To others, it means crisp and crunchy. I am going to go as far as saying that these cookies are somewhere in between. In my opinion, gingerbread is all-encompassing of the flavor. I just love… 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 wouldn’t have guessed… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This fruit leather turned out to be a fun one. I am a fan of the banana, and I am not afraid to send it on a blind date with an unknown partner. This leather came out soft and chewy. At first, you taste… read more »
Made with whole ingredients: This particular sauce has a wonderful balance between acidic vinegar tang, smokiness, ceyanne heat and honey sweetness to round it out.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Flax crackers are one of the most versatile crackers in the raw world. You can get by with the least amount of ingredients, giving them quick flavor with just a few spices and herbs. For a long time, I really didn’t appreciate the importance… read more »
“By adding a prebiotic (which is food for the bacteria,) it will make the good bacteria grow like crazy and supercharge your probiotics.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ You know, pistachios are one of those nuts that are underused in recipes. I do love them, perhaps too much, and that is why I don’t have them sitting around too often. Bob loves them also, and you can always tell where he sits… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ You might be questioning the idea of adding rosemary to an apple pie. If you would, I would like to ask for you to trust me on this. Rosemary adds a subtle, herbal undertone that doesn’t overwhelm the other flavors. It transforms it from an ordinary apple… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Every good bar deserves a good home, and that good home is in my belly. Well, I actually made these for my papa’s belly while he was here visiting. He had a two-day drive ahead of him, so as our visit came to an… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The inspiration for this leather came from my latest trip to a fruit stand that is along what they call the “Fruit Loop” here where I live. There are 30 farms/orchards that have fruit stands that you can visit throughout the summer. They sell, fruit,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There are different types of cinnamon and the one that you use makes can markedly change the taste of a recipe. You will commonly find Cassia cinnamon in the local grocery stores. It is less expensive and a bit spicier and more pungent. It… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am not sure how these little peach pie slices will stack up against other peach pies, but I can tell you that these are a one-bite-wonder! Simplicity is the name of the game here but don’t let that fool you into thinking they… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball. Traditionally, it is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. And it is where my inspiration came from… this coming from a woman who hasn’t ever had a drink in her life.… 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 phosphorous–important minerals. Sunflowers grow throughout the year, and each sunflower consists of about 1000 to 2000 seeds… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Raw crackers are a staple in our household. Every once in a while I have the temptation to just buy a box of gluten-free crackers. I stand up tall and march myself right to the health food section of the store. With a look of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ So I just caught wind that there is a hip new raw restaurant that just opened in Tucson. Have you heard about it? It’s supposed to be a very cool place to hang out, with a charming and inviting decor, free Wi-Fi, and oh the… read more »
These Ginger Apricot Oatmeal Cookies are belly warming, moist, n’ chewy, and kissed with the light sweetness of dried apricots.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Prickly Pear Cheesecake. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be making a raw cheesecake with a cactus as the star ingredient! How can a plant that is so vicious to the touch offer such a delicate sweet flavor? … read more »
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 sautéed 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 »
If you are unfamiliar with fennel, it tastes much like black licorice, that is why I chose it as one of the ingredients. I prefer to grind fennel seeds every time I use it for a fresh bright flavor.