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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I forgot how much I enjoy macadamia nuts in cookies. This has to be one of my all-time favorite cookies. They don’t crisp up but they do have a firm exterior and chewy center. The macadamia nuts give the cookie a delicate buttery flavor along… read more »
This bread started with the blueprint of that of a cracker. That is what I was hungry for; that is what I wanted, but little did I know, there was a more excellent plan for these simple ingredients. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want until we have it. Apple… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A few weeks ago, we were invited out for a lovely dinner with a dear, dear couple. When the waiter brought our drinks, he also placed in front of us a plate with some fantastic looking flatbreads on it. I was warned that it was… 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 ~ 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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The Chocolate Chip and Apple Chunk Cookie happened by accident. We are up in Flagstaff working on the rebuild of one of our stores, and I decided to make some raw treats for all the workers. Raw Apple Pie… umm, sounded like a great thing… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Let’s start by saying that this dessert does require refrigeration or freezing. They won’t hold up in your coat pocket for a midday snack. When it comes to raw treats, the most popular question (outside of substitutions) is, “Does it stay firm at room… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today’s post is simple. Today’s recipe is simple. BUT this fruit leather is full of flavor, tasty, tangy, appetizing, sweet and far from tasting simple. I hope you enjoy it. Ingredients: yields 4 3/4 cups puree 5 cups sliced peaches 1 large banana, ripe 2… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I tend to use a lot of ginger in my recipes. In powdered or dried chunk form. In the stores, I have noticed that they sell Crystallized Ginger pieces and figured that they would be easy to make. I learned a neat little trick but… read more »
Lunchtime! Besides breakfast and dinner… lunchtime is my favorite meal. I just love to eat–is that so wrong?! These days, lunch equates to “yesterday’s” leftovers. But where’s the fun in serving them up just like I did yesterday? In this household, everything gets transformed. My brain is always eager to… read more »
Cranberry Coconut Star Anise Bar ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Looking for a hearty bar that isn’t too sweet and filled with exotic flavors? Good! Because I am about to share a recipe with you. There is a beautiful medley of flavors taking place here… cranberry, coconut and… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – Something is grounding about a good piece of toast. Over the years, I have come to learn that toast is a very personal thing. People tend to enjoy it in their own particular way. For me, I always enjoyed it made from a thick slice… read more »
Sweet cinnamon, plump raisins, fresh ground peanut butter, activated almond pulp, and wholesome oats come together in this breakfast delight.
Italian “Meatball” Sandwich (raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free) OMG delicious… that really sums it up! Please give this a recipe a try.
Nutty Gingerbread Granola ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I confess I cleaned out my pantry when developing this recipe. After creating so many new recipes, it was time to start going through the odds and ends of ingredients. My intent was to make gingerbread granola, so that part was planned. The… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – These little cookies spice up the holidays in the sweetest way! Each one perfectly spiced and absolutely irresistible… well, if you ask me, they are. Go ahead…ask me? Really, just ask… ASK ME! lol This recipe was inspired by my Hum Mud cookies, which is one of the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This granola turned out so wonderfully mouth-watering. With Bob’s first taste, he shrugged his shoulders and said that it was, “ok.” I was flabbergasted, to be honest. I thought it was amazing! Later that day, I found him enjoying fistfuls and he admitted that it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Onomatopoeia I love this word… Onomatopoeia. I can say it over and over and over. It just rolls off the tongue. It means that the sound of a word is similar to the meaning of the same word, like grunt, or clink, or in… read more »
Did you know that you can freeze avocados? I sure didn’t. Tomorrow we are heading out-of-town and as I was prepping the house for our departure when I realized that I had 6 RIPE avocados that needed to be eaten. Well, I can’t possibly eat all 6 of them in… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free I just love making croutons… creating all those itty-bitty squares is just way to much fun for me. By using almond pulp, these croutons come out very light, fluffy, and crisp. A perfect addition to any salad! Or if you are anything like us, you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am so excited about this bread recipe that I could do cartwheels! This recipe is the closest to bread that I have ever tasted in the raw world! It is absolutely fantastic and so easy to make! I took it out of the dehydrator,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ With the silk-like texture of the blueberry cheesecake filling, the thick richness of chocolate ganache… this dessert is quite a culinary experience. When blueberries are in season… this cheesecake is a must add to the rotation of your desserts. Blueberries start off as a green… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ When we get together with friends or family we tend to think of sharing lunch or dinners with them… not many people think of breakfast. When I sit and gaze at the photos that I took of this breakfast pizza, it immediately makes me think… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This recipe was inspired by a group of men. One day, I went down to the “shop” where my husband was working on restoring an old electric vehicle. He had a group of guys who were helping with the project. They had all been… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free I created this recipe because I needed to hear a crunchy sound when eating my salad. Like when you have croutons on your salad. Do you ever miss mouth-sensations? Often times my cravings are not for particular foods but instead for mouth-textures. To be honest,… read more »