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Did you know that the Brazil nut is a seed? They come packaged in a pod that is prickly, and each one weighs around two to four pounds. When the pod is split open, 12 to 24 Brazil nuts are packed together. Each nut is, in turn, encased within… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ These donuts can be enjoyed right away, or you can pop them into the dehydrator for 4-6 hours to give them a firmer exterior and to enhance the flavors by letting the warm air permeate the donuts, thus melding the ingredients together. The cranberries add… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The more I eat, the more I learn. When I publish a recipe on my site, I try to share some little tidbit about at least one of the ingredients that I used. Today, I have selected sea salt. I bet you wouldn’t have guessed… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ What exactly is za’atar? Besides a spice blend, a wild herb, a dip, a condiment, it also takes us on a culinary journey, granting us insight into the foodways of the Middle East; Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel, and others… each one taking pride in their guarded secret of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Raw crackers are a staple in our household. Every once in a while I have the temptation to just buy a box of gluten-free crackers. I stand up tall and march myself right to the health food section of the store. With a look of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There are different types of cinnamon and the one that you use makes can markedly change the taste of a recipe. You will commonly find Cassia cinnamon in the local grocery stores. It is less expensive and a bit spicier and more pungent. It… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I whipped this recipe into submission for my mom the other day while she was here visiting. I love her open-mindedness to all things orange or noodlized (that’s my word, and I am sticking to it!) I only used two veggies in this dish, but… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – Spicy-perfumed basil and sweet-tart-ruby-red raspberries create quite an awakening for the good ole’ taste buds. If it sounds odd, but you love the two on their own… I ask that you trust me in giving this recipe a try. The act of blending… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, vegan ~ This recipe was inspired by my Raw Honey Oat Bread that I created many years ago. I increased the measurements, omitted the Italian seasoning, replacing it with cinnamon, and changed up the flours I used. The result was perfecto’. You do not have to knead this bread, but trust… read more »
~ 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 »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you are in need of a quick cake that doesn’t require baking or dehydrating… this could be what you are looking for. The frosting does require some lead time for chilling so it can thicken, but the cake itself goes together lickety-split. I do… read more »
Egg salad sandwiches are a classic comfort food, a special occasion food. They are popular for picnics, family gatherings, Super Bowl parties and all kinds of get-togethers. They were what the turkey is the day after Thanksgiving. Leftover turkey becomes turkey sandwiches. The day after Easter, leftover eggs becomes… read more »
This is the second “egg” salad recipe that I am sharing with you. I love having a variety of recipes because it gives me the freedom to make dishes simply based on what ingredients I happen to have on hand. This recipe uses agar “eggs” but if you want you… read more »
Sprouted grains activate enzymes which begin breaking down the nutrients in the seed making digestion easier. Sprouting can also reduce the potential for allergy responses to grains. Sprouting Naked Oats is a simple process that takes only water and patience.
Coconut Blueberry Lavender Dixie Pops are a raw, nut-free, cultured, luxurious treat to pamper yourself with. And if you have a hard time taking time out to do things for yourself… I give you permission. With each flavor holding its own, they manage to come together in harmony, offering you… read more »
Oat Groat Flour Whole oat groats are the result of simply harvesting oats, cleaning them, and removing their inedible hulls. This form of oats is far more nutritious, and the texture and taste are superior to its counterparts that have been heavily processed. They offer up a robust and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe will add a different splash of color to your Sunday morning brunch menu. Rather than the standard yellow yokes that are usually piped into egg whites, I decided to mix things up and use guacamole. Avocados, much like bananas, mature on the tree but… read more »
Let’s get one thing straight before we dive into this recipe… I used cage-free eggs for this recipe… in fact, I used egg-free eggs! Now before you get any funny ideas, I didn’t lay these eggs, but I did create them. :) This recipe isn’t 100% raw, but if… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Za’atar is a Middle Eastern, tangy, herb-filled spice blend. This particular spice new to me, and all I can is, “Where have you been all my life?!” From what I have learned, it is one of those blends that vary from country to country, family to family,… read more »
This recipe mashup turned out egg-cellent if I do say so myself. It is the nothing fancy, nothing egg-stravagant, home-style comfort dish. I am always sharing egg samples of meals that can be created by combining different recipes. This one is egg-ceptional! Eating healthy can be egg-citing! I promise… read more »
Almond Flour This type of almond flour is made from raw whole almonds. Looking for a flour that is light, fluffy in texture? Then this isn’t your flour. :) Since it is made from the whole nut, it will contain more natural, healthy fats than other almond flours. If you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served as a street food and at casual local eateries in Thailand. Well, here in Hood River at Oldfather Farms, Pad Thai is not stir-fried, veggie noodles are used in place of rice noodles and are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Kale may be the queen of the greens these days, but sweet potatoes are the royal root veggies if you ask me… well today that is… I can’t speak for tomorrow; I most likely will be on some other veggie that has won… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The Watermelon radish, also known as Rooseheart or Red Meat, is an heirloom Chinese Daikon radish. It is a member of the Brassica (mustard) family along with arugula, broccoli, and turnips. Which explains the mild flavor with a slight hint of pepper along with some… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Black radishes are not always easy to find but should you stumble upon some; they are a must-try. The skin of the black radish is… well black. :) It can also be a black-brown-green color with an exterior feeling like grit 150 sandpaper. As… read more »