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Around our house, hot chocolate is a real treat. As much as I enjoy it, I don’t seem to make it all that much. Hmm. I think it boiled down to convenience? To figure out if it was psychology that was getting in my way, I decided to create some… read more »
I hope the title of this bread brings you a giggle, because it struck my funny bone. Calling this bread “rye” just wouldn’t be truthful since I didn’t use rye flour (due to the gluten content). Instead, I relied on a delightful collection of German bread spices known as Brotgewürz… read more »
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie Wisps… are just what they sound like. They have the rich “butteriness” of baked sugar cookies and they are almost paper thin, giving them a unique texture.
There’s nothing better than homemade bread, fresh out of the oven. This homemade rustic crusty bread is now the new rave in our household, and I hope that it will soon be in yours as well. It is gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, yeast-free, and oil-free. It may not have large airy… read more »
Looking for a way to espresso your love? Perhaps you are familiar with the 5 love languages — Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. Discovering and learning to speak the primary love language of someone you love can radically strengthen and improve your… read more »
Did you know that it’s bread season? It starts today and continues for the next 364 days. I know exactly what you are thinking…you are so happy that I brought this to light so you don’t miss one day of this gluten-free, vegan holiday. I know, I am being silly,… read more »
No knitting needles needed to make this cozy winter bonnet! With a variety of pastry tip shapes, you can create a knitted-wool look on your cake, too. And after your guests are finished admiring this culinary masterpiece, just slice it into a cranberry-chip-filled surprise. Today’s creation is raw (no baking… read more »
You can decorate almost any dessert with chocolate. You can also decorate plates by writing messages on them with chocolate before the dessert is placed on top or beside it. Let me show you how.
Few beverages are as deeply-rooted in childhood memories as hot chocolate. It’s rich, thick, creamy, amazingly warming and comforting, like a big hug in a mug! And why not take an ordinary wintery drink and turn it into a super-food hot chocolate?! This hot chocolate is not your ordinary hot… read more »
Lately, I have been sticking to the same bread-like recipe base for several reasons: it works, the different flavor combinations excite the tastebuds, and it is based in whole foods that don’t include gluten, nuts, oil, eggs, yeast, or refined sugars. Plus, I have to admit, I am all about… read more »
Raw Foods = Eating from Scratch = Time Consuming? Who has the time to create meals from scratch? In this fast-paced world of ours, convenience is the name of the game. Convenient saves time, and while we are on the topic, who then has time to sit, relax, and share the day with loved ones over a plate of food? Let’s see if I can give you some ideas on how to bring some healthy meal ideas into your menu.
This delicious non-dairy “milk” reminds me of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, but liquified. Back in the day, it was common practice to place the cookies in the freezer before eating them. So, it was no surprise to find that I REALLY enjoyed this milk when it was nice and… read more »
I have one word for this cereal: raw, vegan, gluten-free, tasty, delectable, luscious, appetizing, flavorful, sweet, succulent, toothsome, exquisite, dainty, delicate, distinctive, ambrosial, heavenly, tempting, enticing, mouth-watering, piquant, gourmet, epicurean, scrumptious, yummy, fit for a king… oh dear, I said one word, didn’t I? I don’t have a childhood story… read more »
If you could taste autumn, this would be it! I am not fibbing when I say that this raw vegan, gluten-free pumpkin spice pie is amazing! Serve this your guests on Thanksgiving and become the hit of the party. I want to see a show of hands afterward from those… read more »
Drying foods in your oven can be achieved but you first need to ask yourself how important is it to you to follow the raw food temperature “guidelines” in wanting to protect the enzymes, nutrients, and vitamins. Whereas, you can use your oven to “dehydrate foods”… it isn’t 100% accurate. But in times of need, we just need to do the best with what we have before us. Let me show you how you can turn to your oven to dry foods at low temps.
These vegan, gluten-free peanut butter cookies take on a healthified twist from the classic cookie your grandma would make. They are thick, soft, crunchy, and chewy–but most of all they are rich, sweet, and have that all-time favorite peanutty flavor. Every recipe collection needs a great peanut butter cookie. And… read more »
During my quest of to create vegan, gluten-free, dinner rolls, I found myself rummaging through all my ingredients in the fridge, freezer, and pantry. When I think of dinner rolls, I think of butter, and when I think of butter, I think of walnuts. Throughout the years of creating raw… read more »
An easy, yet impressive dessert that’s perfect for the holiday season and beyond! Pumpkin makes for an incredibly moist and flavorful cake. The sweet pecans and warming spice are the finishing touches that make this dessert genuinely irresistible. Well, in truth, the frosting is the finishing touch, but the cake… read more »
We are going to be super creative today and make scones from scratch using vegan homemade buttermilk, polenta, buckwheat, cranberry sauce, and a few other supporting ingredients. The sweet and savory combination of these scones tastes amazing as a side to your favorite soup or stew, but they can also… read more »
If you’re not a professional baker, making bread can be a laborious process. The beauty of this recipe lies in its health benefits and simplicity. These nutrient-packed dinner rolls are delicious with their savory-sweet, light, and delicate crumbly texture. If you are new to tiger nut flour and buckwheat, it… read more »
First of all, proper storage is a must. It is essential to store nut flours in the refrigerator or freezer to avoid rancidity. Because nuts are expensive, you want to protect your investment, not the mention flavor and nutrients. Keep in mind that nuts are a common food allergen, and… read more »
These quick-mix homemade dinner rolls were the answer to a prayer after creating a large pot of vegetable soup. Who here loves to dip their bread into a bowl of warm soup? Raise your hand, please. I see you. Did you know that the proper way to eat soup at… read more »
These dinner rolls have a light crust, soft and chewy inside, slice well, and don’t crumble under pressure. Hearty yet pillowy (in between a down and memory foam pillow, that is), they’re constructed with almond flour, whole almonds, psyllium husks, and a few other supporting ingredients… making them hard to… read more »
I almost considered not sharing this recipe, since I already have one or two other raw pumpkin cheesecake recipes on my site… but this site is also my personal “recipe box” and I need to stash it somewhere because I plan on making this over and over again (which I… read more »
I have been on a bread, donut, and muffin kick lately, so you will just have to bear with me. Actually, truth be told, it’s all Bob’s fault. With each bread-like recipe I created, he kept eating them up and asking for more. And who am I to deny this… read more »