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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ You must love seeds of all shapes, sizes, and colors if you plan on loving these crackers. There’s just no way of getting around it. I wanted to make sure that with every bite of cracker, it would burst with texture and flavor (and… read more »
This dish goes together and cooks quickly. The “preparation” list down below may look long and complicated, but don’t let that fool you. You know me–I love to explain in detail what to do and what to watch for. Be sure to read through the whole recipe before starting; then… read more »
Grains are the world’s single most significant food source. Despite widespread consumption, the health effects of grains are quite controversial. Some think they are an essential component of a healthy diet, while others believe they cause harm. Then again, name any single ingredient, and I can find a case for… read more »
When you think of carrots, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Bugs Bunny? Dieting? Boring? Tasteless? Hand me a Twinkie instead? I don’t blame you–carrots aren’t really pegged as comfort food, but I have come to learn that carrots can be AMAZING based on how they… read more »
Let me start by saying that I should never ever make this recipe again! It is just too dangerous. As in, “I almost ate it all in two days dangerous.” Ok, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s darn near close. So, do you want to make… read more »
Today, I created an oil-free, tahini-free hummus that knocked my socks off. Even Bob was walking around barefoot after indulging in a serving or two or three. Hummus has a unique taste, and interesting enough, it tastes nothing like chickpeas (which is the core ingredient). It’s the added ingredients that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When you eat a homemade cereal paired with nut milk and fresh fruit… you have the perfect Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle breakfast. Here’s the thing, food is essential for life, therefore make it good food! Good in flavor and good for our bodies. And there really is no… read more »
What is there that I don’t love about this dish? Nothing. Bob and I both ate a good portion for dinner, leaving the table feeling very satisfied. Each bite was an experience. The mushrooms added a uniquely savory flavor known as umami, and a dense, meaty texture when once cooked. … read more »
Indulge in warm apples spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The great thing about this easy apple cobbler is you don’t have to wait for it to cool before serving it. Top the warm cobbler with a dollop of my raw vegan Creamy Vanilla Bean Frozen Custard ,or if you… read more »
Here we are again… my weekly End of the Week Soup Challenge! For these posts, I don’t provide you with a recipe. Instead, it’s my way of inspiring you in how to use “boring” leftovers that accumulate throughout the week. Ensuring that your leftovers are still fresh enough to re-use,… read more »
Are you craving something sweet with a slight tart twang? A frozen treat that has no added sugar or preservatives? A dessert that is loved by all ages? A treat that will make your inner child giggle? Well, then you better look elsewhere! KIDDING. I woke up on the goofy… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love how organically this dessert came to life. One afternoon I was busy making raw truffles using ganache as the center. While I sat there staring down at my leftover ganache and wondering what to do with it… my husband picked up some banana… read more »
I love the flavor of butterscotch with its rich taste of butter and brown sugar. But we won’t be dealing with butter or brown sugar, instead, I opted for Medjool dates to fill the post for the brown sugar and then used a combination of organic butterscotch flavoring, along with lucuma to find that deep richness.
Learning to create homemade sweet treats can be very rewarding. I know, I know, it is much easier to just grab a bag of candy as your navigate your buggy down the grocery store aisle. But I encourage you, learning how to make your food and your treats from scratch are well worth the effort.
Salted Honey Nougat Candy Bars ~ raw, gluten-free ~ Raw honey is far more than a natural sweetener, it’s a “functional food”, which means it is a natural food with health benefits. It contains natural antioxidants, enzymes, and minerals including iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and selenium. Vitamins found… read more »
Savor the perfect combination of delectably luscious raspberry alongside intense dark chocolate… all in one bite.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ For a taste of the unexpected, you must try these Chocolate Fennel Tootsie Chews. The distinctive flavor of black licorice is usually associated with tough, chewy candy that is part savory and part sweet. But there’s so much more to it, and it’s time… read more »
These raspberry chews have a wonderful balance between sweet and tangy… just enough tang to make the back of your cheeks squirt.
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free Do you know what brings me the greatest joy? Making healthy treats for my husband. The joy it gives me blesses me to no end. I do my best to keep a jar(s) on the island counter for him, so he always has… read more »
Cinnamon oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is very effective for indigestion, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea and flatulence.
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free When the holiday season rolls around, I’m always intrigued by all the wonderful candies and pastries that make their way to grocery store shelves. That doesn’t mean that I buy them, just intrigued. In fact, everything in a grocery store I find intriguing…… read more »
To recreate that licorice flavor, I used fresh ground fennel seeds. Someone…. please…. create a perfume out of this stuff.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This taffy candy recipe is part of the candy series that I developed for my grandparents. True lovers of all things sweet but now find it difficult to eat things that are hard and crunchy. Besides, at the age of 84, it’s never… read more »
Salted “Caramel” Ganache Truffles ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Who doesn’t just love the sound of a Salted “Caramel” Ganache Truffle? This recipe is the kind of stuff that keeps you up at night. You know what I am talking about… you toss and turn, you try to punch your pillow… read more »
If you are a peanut butter lover, you’re then the reason why I made this candy recipe! So as a peanut butter lover, we need to sit down and talk about the type of peanut butter that I used.