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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ You say tomato, I say tomahto…you say Horchata, I say Nut-chata! I was aiming to replicate the famous Mexican drink horchata, but I missed it. None the less, this drink turned out yummy! Somebody invented horchata, right? So, what’s wrong with inventing Nut-chata?! hehe Horchata… read more »
Herbed Cashew Cheese ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a herb and a spice? No? The thought never crossed your mind? I bet it has, you’re just too embarrassed to say. ;) In simplest of terms… herbs are grown and used for their green… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ As I was rolling out the dough for these cookies, my great-grandmother came to mind. We spent countless hours in the kitchen rolling out dough… whether it be for bread or for cookies. She played a very important role in my life as I was… read more »
Cashew Cream Cheese I find cream cheese to be an interesting food… it can taste subtly smooth and richly complex at the same time. When I think back to when I used to eat traditional dairy-based cream cheese, I find it difficult to put my finger on what it tasted like.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There are a couple of ways that you can approach this recipe. As you will notice below in the ingredient list that I used soaked & dehydrated nuts. I am in the habit of always soaking & dehydrating all the nuts and seeds that I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I was inspired to play around with this recipe that came from the book, The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions. I made some dramatic changes to suit my needs. The end result… pretty darn incredible. This recipe is one that you can make in advance… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This bread is meant to seize the imagination of raisin lovers everywhere – the entire loaf is loaded with wholesome ingredients. It is a dense, rustic bread that can be enjoyed by all… meaning, both raw and non-raw foodists. If you are new to the raw food… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I never quite understood New Years Resolutions. I understand that they can be beneficial when they are used as a “reset button”…. but why do we knowingly sabotage our own well-being, waiting for some future date to be our saving grace? You know what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This summer while my mom was visiting us we decided to go blackberry picking. Picking fruit is dangerous for me because once I start, I never want to stop. There is something sooo rewarding in finding those big, plump berries! If you get the chance… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Did you know that food can actually become an art medium? If you don’t have the natural ability to paint like Bob Ross, sew a quilt like the little church ladies down the road, or perhaps you freeze when asked to draw a stick person…… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Our local grocery store has a nice line-up in the produce section of fresh organic herbs. I tend to find myself standing in front of them, thumbing through as if they were a deck of cards. Like a magician, the words… “Pick a card, any… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream was inspired by my Raw Vegan Eggnog recipe. My brain is conditioned always to find creative ways to use a recipe. I am pretty confident when I say that just about every raw recipe I make, I can modify into two-to-four different recipes.… read more »
This year, I finally (!) tried my hand at raw, vegan eggnog. I always used to enjoy the eggy version, so I am not sure why I waited this long to play around with a raw vegan version. Better late than never, I always say. After combining all the… read more »
True Blue Blueberry Pie ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The secret to this pie lies within the blueberry… it is called pectin. And though they are high in pectin, they need a little extra help when it comes to gelling, especially when making raw pies versus cooked ones. Acid and pectin… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ As the holidays approach, the invitations to parties start flooding the calendar… along with this comes the challenge of keeping your commitment to healthful eating. Every event may seem like an excuse to splurge, but the consequence just might be the worst kind of post-party… read more »
~ high raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is my play on cheese and crackers. Take your favorite small mold (and I am not talking fungi here), press in the cracker crust, pour in the cranberry and pistachio agar cheese… allow it to set, and there you have it… the perfect… read more »
Country Living Banana Bread ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Craving a little down-home comfort? Satisfy your soul with this delicious and wholesome cake-like Country Living Banana Bread. When I took a bite of this bread as I was removing it from the dehydrator, it was like receiving a warm, embracing hug… read more »
Fall Harvest Granola Brittle ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The days are getting shorter, but that’s ok because, with pumpkins in my presence, they are getting better, yay. :) Granola brittle? To be quite frank, I must admit that when I started this recipe, I had no idea what it… read more »
Do you have a sweater (or two) hiding deep in your closet that has seen better days? Does it have a snag, a stain, too big or too small? Perhaps it holds some memory, whether it was something spectacular, momentous, wonderful, or unusual that happened while you were wearing it?… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I know that many of you who visit my site are veterans of the raw food world of desserts, but we are also in the company of those who are new to this style of food prep… and to those, I say welcome! Well, welcome… read more »
This year, Bob and I decided that we are going wrapping-paper-less! Every Christmas, after gifts are opened, we find ourselves lost in a mountain of torn, crumpled, wrapping paper. It almost gets to the point of playing Marco Polo just to find one another. Funny but sad. So….. We are wrapping our… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – The color, softness and subtle flavor of macadamia nuts make them ideal for whipping up into an easy, tasty and versatile cream. They’re the perfect plant-based vessel that lends healthy fats and a rich creamy texture. All that and a buttery hint of flavor, but mostly a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ You know what I love about raw ice cream cones? For starters, they are full of flavor and can be made with several different taste profiles to compliment any ice cream. They are full of whole-food-nutritious-packed ingredients. These cones freeze beautifully, which means that they are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Butterscotch is not a common flavor that I come across in the raw world of flavors. But this recipe reminded me of that warm, buttery, rich flavor that butterscotch imparts. Must have been the perfect combination of ingredients. I would like to say that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ After making the Macadamia Nut Cream Base, I pulled it out of the fridge and sat the jar down on the table. I pulled up a chair and got eye-to-eye with the jar. I was staring it down, contemplating on just what masterpiece that I wanted to… read more »