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Today’s plate is a bit of a mish-mash of dishes. But it ALL tasted wonderful together. To me, it felt like an “All American” dinner plate. At a quick glance; burger patty, rice, green salad, cheese, and fresh tomatoes. Now to break it down to the nitty-gritty… of course, you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, no added sugar ~ Let me start off by saying that this dessert is not totally sugar-free if you add the ganache. I am working on a new sugar-free recipe for that, but right now the cheesecake is the only part where I used Markus Sweet sugar… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, grain-free, Halloween ~ For our Annual Halloween Party this year, I turned to my faithful Velvet Chocolate Mousse recipe. It’s been on the site for years and has turned out to be a true crowd-pleaser. So, yea this recipe isn’t new but I thought I would share… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Yummy, delicious things come in small packages. Well, that’s what Bob tells me when he kisses me. :) Some would say that I am vertically challenged… me, I have no issue with my height. I am who I am. Not a darn toot’n thing… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Well, blow me into next Wednesday. These little morsels were downright insanely delicious. I quadrupled this recipe a few weeks ago when I was preparing our Annual Halloween Party Menu. And I can safely say that I could have even made more. If you are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ I can’t think of anything more rewarding than being able to express myself to others through food. It allows me to exercise my imagination, experiment with my talents, freeing my creativity; these things, to me, are truly the windows of my soul. Ready… read more »
Today’s plate is full of fresh, vibrant foods. To reach the full spectrum of all the healthy nutrients out there… aim to fill your plate with a rainbow of colors. What does color have to do with nutrients? So happy that you asked. Plants contain chemical compounds called phytonutrients that promote… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb ~ I get a lot of request for recipes that are either no-sugar or low-sugar and since Bob and I are always looking for ways to keep our sugar intake down, it was a welcomed challenge. There are so many recipes out there on how to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I shared this recipe on my site years ago, but as a full nine-inch cheesecake. Sometimes it’s hard to think outside of the box, or even the nine-inch Springform pan… so I thought I would share with you how I make desserts for large gatherings.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I want to say that this recipe happened by accident… but when it comes to cookies, there is no such thing as an “accident”… it was just flat meant to be! When I hit the kitchen floor running with my ingredients in hand (P.S. never… read more »
Simple Oat Waffles. Simple name. Simple ingredients. But don’t let the simplicity turn you off. Food doesn’t have to be complex to be good. I would refer to this as a “pantry waffle.” Open up your pantry, pull out the ingredients, and boom! You will find yourself whipping up a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ It’s the holiday season, and I find myself in the kitchen creating wonderful healthy treats. Ok, so I basically do that 365 days a year… but now I get to listen to Christmas music while I do it. Ok, Ok, fine… for those of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, cultured ~ Some of my favorite cheeses are nut-based… ok, they ALL are nut or seed based since I don’t eat dairy products. But that’s beside the point. :) My all-time favorite nut to use are macadamia nuts, but due to low availability and high cost,… read more »
Three fairly potent spices in one bottle. Surely there is a party going on in there, and every time I pop the lid, I think I am invited. Allspice is a simple spice blend, but it’s packed with not only a powerful aroma but also powerful health benefits. Did you know that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free~ These Curry Spiced Macadamia Nuts are great to have on hand for quick, healthy snacks. Though some people are afraid of their high-fat content, it’s good to know that the fats in macadamia nuts actually have many health benefits. They are a concentrated source of monounsaturated fat… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free~ Do you ever find yourself mumbling… “Man, I just can’t get enough kale! I crave that stuff!” I occasionally have, but I can’t say that kale is something that I often crave. I do enjoy it, and I do work on finding ways getting into… read more »
Wraps… another raw food staple that puts the word “fast” into “fast foods.” I can’t tell you how many inquiries I have gotten over the years; people were asking me about what to make so they can have some raw food staples on hand. Wraps… is just one of the… 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 »
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies are based in oats, loaded with spice, flavored with coffee, filled with chewy pockets of dried cranberries, and even have a nutty crunch of chopped pecans, all with a subtle hint of chocolate. Now that’s a cookie! When fall peaks, I feel such a refreshing adjustment… read more »
The sweet smell and tantalizing taste of pumpkin spice can trigger nostalgic emotional responses. Your sense of smell is connected directly to the limbic system, a network of structures located near the middle of your brain, influencing your emotions and memories. If for some reason, a particular scent takes you… read more »
This is a wonderful vegan sushi roll that is packed full of flavor and nutrition. You don’t even have to be vegan to enjoy it either!
Cheese is wonderful comfort food, but for many of us, it contributes to digestive upset, inflammation, skin problems, and all-around phlegmy-ness. Because I don’t find these “attributes” something that I want to live with, I decided many years ago to create my own raw, vegan, cultured, nutrition-packed nut cheeses. To… read more »
Sesame seeds actually contain more calcium than milk as well as an impressive amount of magnesium which together with vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption.
I love how they take on a cooked/fried appearance, yet they are only dehydrated at 115 degrees (F).
This may not sound like the typical muesli recipe ingredient list… black pepper? olive oil? in my cereal? Hold on, don’t go anywhere…