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Swiss Cheese Crisps. Right from the get-go, the name alone makes one’s cheeks start to squirt. They give you a feel-good, guilt-free, real food snacking experience. Eat them as is or toss them on a salad or appetizer plate for flavor and crunch! Have a blessed day, amie sue
Eating out whether it be at a friends house, a picnic, a potluck, or at a restaurant can be very overwhelming when you are trying to eat healthily. Do you ever find yourself staring at a menu, surrounded by friends and family who are all excitedly selecting foods left and right… overjoyed with all their options? And yet, there you sit… staring so hard at the menu that the words and photos just slip off the pages.
When it comes to raw desserts, just because a person slaps the words raw, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, or (amazingly) all of the above to a food doesn’t necessarily make it a FREE FOR ALL dessert. Naturally, these taglines come with powerful effects if you add them into your life but we must do so in moderation. First and foremost we need to learn how to pay attention to our own bodies (not just our taste buds) and feed it accordingly.
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – This is an excellent template for creating, quick, easy, healthy, and wonderfully delicious jams! Use any fruit that is in season, or you can use organic frozen fruits that are available all year round. The star ingredient… is the chia seeds. If you are… read more »
A blender is one of the most crucial appliances you can own as a raw vegan. It is a tool that you are going to be using on a regular basis, and this means that the higher quality tool you have, the better results you will achieve. They are great for creating sauces, soups, nut milks, blended beverages, dips, and so forth.
Where do I get my protein? This is most likely one of the hottest topics of concern when a person decides to eat a vegan or high-raw vegan diet. I mentioned the importance of eating a variety of foods to a large array of nutrients… this goes for protein as well.
Granola cereal is one of my favorite foods to eat. You can have it with nut milk or coconut milk for breakfast, sprinkle it on top of a smoothie bowl for lunch, eat it by the handful, or use it as a topping for your yogurt as a snack. It’s… read more »
Your point of entry into eating a healthy diet is going to be different from literally everyone else. We all come from different backgrounds that have led us up to this point. How we got here doesn’t matter; the main thing is you are HERE. With the Snickers candy bar… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / grain-free Tiramisu is a timeless Italian dessert. They say that if it is done correctly, it can be transcendent. Not only will this dessert swoon you, but by the time you make this dessert, you will be well educated on making your own nut… read more »
Today’s recipe is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, yeast-free, and oil-free. The main ingredient is steamed sweet potatoes accompanied by a small amount of rolled oats and just a couple of other ingredients (6 altogether, including the spices)! This crust is crispy on the outside, crunchy along the edges, and soft in… read more »
Flexible, sturdy, springy wraps made with nothing more than rolled oats, chickpea flour, and psyllium husks (plus water and spices). Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they are fast (make-in-the-blender fast!), easy, versatile, delicious, and nutritious (high in fiber and protein)! Because when I make wraps, that’s just how I roll (pun… read more »
As a recipe designer, I have come to learn just how special it is to make your food from scratch. There is something beyond gratifying about it. Making corn tortillas is nothing new in the culinary world, but it is something that I had never tackled before…until now. And trust… read more »
The definition of “raw” is R.A.W. — Real, Alive and Whole.
Whole foods are found in nature, only have one ingredient, and it hasn’t been processed. Whether you decide to eat a raw diet, cooked diet, or (what I recommend) a diet infused with both worlds… whole foods are key.
In this Vanilla Cinna-Yum Grain-Free Granola, I swapped out the “typical” oats for a mixture of seeds and sprouted nuts—making it completely gluten-free and Paleo-friendly. Fragrant vanilla, maple syrup, and cinnamon give these crunchy clusters the classic granola taste you crave, minus the artificial ingredients. Cinnnamomomom Oh, I do love… read more »
A wafer-thin, firm but chewy cookie that is the perfect snack to satisfy that sweet craving without sacrificing quality, health, or taste. These cookie thins are reminiscent of sugar cookies. That wasn’t my intent, but I am one to go with the flow. They are firm to the touch but… read more »
A few days back, I was talking on the phone with my biological dad. I felt it was important to say biological because, for those of you who have been around for quite some time, you know I talk about my family often. And to reduce confusion, I have two… read more »
As you gaze over the ingredient list, you will notice that I used ripe pears as the primary sweetener for this cracker. Oddly enough, the pear flavor didn’t shine through as I had imagined. Instead, it has a coconut flavor (that part didn’t surprise me), but it also ends with… read more »
This cheesecake is my farewell gift for the Summer of 2019. Although I am dumb-smacked about how quickly time passes these days, I am looking forward to the Fall and Winter months. I love the slower pace feeling that gently moves through the air, I love the chilly weather, and… read more »
Well, you clicked on the recipe title, so that shows me you are interested in trying my raw, vegan, nut-free, GOURMET candy-on-a-stick! It’s a favorite for kids and adults alike. Made from quality homemade fruit leather and antioxidant-rich raw chocolate. The title may sound sophisticated or complicated… but don’t let… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you are a rhubarb lover, raise your hand… Great! I see that 99% of you are. I had no idea that so many of you loved rhubarb! We have so much in common. :) Rhubarb was always a staple food when I use to… read more »
Summertime and polka dots go hand in hand, well they do in my book. I love it when foods take me on a stroll down memory lane, don’t you? Want to take a walk with me? Great, let’s go… You see, as a wee little one, I would spend my… read more »
This cheesecake has to be one of my favorite raw cheesecakes that I have made to date. Keep in mind that I said “to date“… because with each new creation my mind and taste buds quickly shift. It is a good thing; trust me. I think what struck me the most… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – In all the excitement of this cereal, I failed to measure out how much it yielded. But I assure you that it makes a large amount, which is perfect when creating your raw pantry food staples. You can also portion the cereal and freeze it,… read more »
Bob and I enjoy rice, but it’s always a special treat when we have this wild rice blend that pops with color; it is delightful in texture and has a full-bodied flavor. Rice om general is a straightforward dish, but it’s one that can handle and welcomes many transformations. Before… read more »
Did the name or the blue color of this cheesecake draw your attention? Or did some foreign force take control of your finger and without thought you found yourself clicking on the title of the recipe? There may be a deeper reason as to why. The color blue represents both… read more »