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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ The parsnip plant has a thick fleshy root that is whitish or yellowish in color and is related to the carrot. But they are sweeter and sharper in flavor than a carrot. The core of the parsnip can be woody and bitter in taste… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Carrot noodles are just plain fun to eat as is, or you can toss them with a dressing, combine some with other fresh veggies, or even lightly simmer in a pot of soup if you are not 100% raw. And what kiddo wouldn’t… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ What is round, bulbous, firm, juicy, and tan in color? Yep, you guessed it! A jicama! It is a root vegetable and believe it or not it is part of the legume family and grows on vines (its vine can grow up to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Many years ago, I learned that the stalks of broccoli are packed full of nutrients, but I never thought about spiraling them into noodles. I have juiced them and sliced them into salads, but to be honest, I have often avoided the stalks… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Rutabagas and root vegetables in general, enter into this world with a strike against them from the get-go. They are not the prettiest veggies to grace our plates, shoot, we are even lucky if we get them on our plates. Uneven, Wrinkly, Hairy?… read more »
Butternut Squash Noodles ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ The butternut has a pale tangerine hue; this is a noteworthy health perk. The color indicates an abundance of powerhouse nutrients known as carotenoids, shown to protect against heart disease. These hourglass-shaped gourds hurt when you drop them on your… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Gala, Pink Ladies, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Macintosh, Empire, Ambrosia… when it comes to apples the varieties are almost endless. Oodles of Apple Noodles Here is the trick to spiralizing apples, leave the core intact, if lined up correctly it will come through the center… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Celeriac root is often referred to as the ugly root, turnip-rooted celery, knob celery, or celery root. The exterior is rough, knobby, and covered with tiny rootlets. Avoid large, over-matured roots and those with surface cracks. Basically, this veggie wouldn’t win any veggie pageants… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, alkaline ~ Beets boast a deep, rich red color combined with a sweet, and earthy flavor. They are not very glamorous, but there isn’t anything quite as vibrant as red beet noodles. Word of caution, they like to “bleed”. Import Info Up Ahead If you’re going… read more »
They say that we eat with our eyes first and after this culinary work of art, I was plum stuffed. :) But seriously, how the food looks is one of the first sensory criteria that we use to make decisions about the foods we eat. Eating, in general, is a… read more »
Cinnamon Apple Raisin Buckwheat Crisps ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I receive emails on a regular basis from readers who ask for advice on what raw food staples would be quick and easy. Two words that we all love when it comes to food prep, huh? So, presenting on the… read more »
Well if this doesn’t look like the classic American dinner plate, I don’t know what does. Would you believe that everything on this plate is raw, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free?! To me, this plate resembles a concept that I call comfort food. All of us have our own version… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Onions… there are oodles of varieties of onions but I am not about to cover each and every one of them. I, however, am going to select the top three that I am always faced with when I cruising the produce department. Yellow, white… read more »
This dish turned out beautifully and is quite filling, so don’t be fooled by its petite size. Each component is rich and dense in nutrients; your body will definitely thank you. This time I am not going to provide my normal instructions on how to put this dish together. I… read more »
I love cauliflower regardless of how it is prepared but I know, for some people, the taste of cauliflower can be quite strong… but not to worry there are tricks around this. Some of the suggestions are not 100% raw, but you can choose to use the technique that best… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I need to start off with an apology… I forgot to count how many biscuits this recipe made. I am guilty. So sorry… I promise to do better in the future… have I groveled enough? Forgive me? :) I can tell you though that it… read more »
Oat Flour Oat flour is a flour that is made from ground oats. You can use raw rolled oats or raw oat groats. Today, I am sharing with you my experience with raw rolled oats. Rolled oats have been rolled flat and dried. In most cases, they are steamed before being… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The spaghetti squash also is known as; vegetable spaghetti, noodle squash, vegetable marrow, spaghetti marrow, and spaghetti. It is an oblong winter squash. The fruit (yep it is considered a fruit due to the seeds within) can range in color from ivory to yellow to orange. The orange varieties have a higher carotene… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ I have never met a person who doesn’t enjoy brownies or caramel. I am sure there is someone out there who doesn’t, but me… or better yet Bob, are true lovers of both. My goal was to make a cinnamon brownie, but I accidentally… read more »
The other day I processed my dehydrated oat groat pulp into flour. I labeled the jar and left it on the counter. My mom later picked up the jar and looked at me… “Did you mean to write groat? What’s a groat? I thought you made flour?” She thought… read more »
Oat milk is low in fat and both lactose-free and vegan. It has a light mild, slightly sweet oat flavor. I would compare the texture to low-fat or fat-free cow’s milk. It works well in both sweet and savory dishes. The light texture makes it good for (but not limited… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ It’s not very often that the end flavor of a recipe surprises me. When I am creating recipes in my head, I have a pretty good idea about the outcome. This cake was no different until I took a bite of it. I was pleasantly… read more »
Coconut Orange Whipped Cream Frosting ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am going to dive right into this frosting and discuss the ingredients and why I used them. To some of you, this is old news, but since my heart is to teach and share (what I know), I find… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When I was in third grade, I had the chance to join the Brownies. The group snuggled right in between the Daisy’s and Girl Scouts. To this day, I still have my sash that is all decked out with badges. My time in that group… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today, was a snow day. I was beginning to think that we had seen all the snow that we were going to see for this winter, but Mother Nature snuck in another glorious soft white day. I have to giggle at myself… I find myself… read more »