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RAW / VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE If you are aiming to eat a high raw diet and/or don’t eat dairy products… this is a perfect replacement. My sister LOVES sour cream and that might even be putting it mildly. The other day while she was visiting, I asked her to give… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This guacamole is chocked full of the classic fresh ingredients we all love, all smothered in creamy, ripe avocados. It’s super quick and easy to make… just what we need in our fast-paced life. The key to a great guacamole is to use fresh ingredients and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am a true lover of refried beans, but I had to stop eating them several years ago as my body struggled to digest them properly. Not to mention, eating them raw just isn’t going to cut it, nor is it recommended. Not ALL things… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ It’s a wrap! A Sun-dried Tomato Corn Wrap that is! And might I add a delicious one?! Wraps can be tricky to make but don’t let that scare you away. Never be afraid to experiment and play around in the kitchen because who knows… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ We are purchasing a new refrigerator (yay!), and I felt compelled to empty out the old one and use up the contents. I know, I know… I can just transfer the goods from one fridge to the other, but I guess deep down I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This recipe was inspired by a group of men. One day, I went down to the “shop” where my husband was working on restoring an old electric vehicle. He had a group of guys who were helping with the project. They had all been… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ So what prompted me to attempt making raw cheese puffs? One evening as I was scrolling through “Google-land,” I spied an image of a young man who took a picture of himself after he had stuffed as many cheese puffs into his mouth as possible.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Did you know…. The hazelnut became Oregon’s official State Nut in 1989. Hazelnuts are also known as “filberts.” Some speculate the name originated from “full beard,” which refers to the husk (or “beard”) that entirely covers the nut in some varieties. Others believe the name… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Arugula’s deliciously pungent flavor may come as a surprise if you’ve never tasted it. It is characterized as having a “peppery-mustardy” flavor. If you are familiar with arugula, then it’s likely you know how much depth and interest that it can bring to a salad.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Have any of you eaten those Chili Cheese Flavored Fritos? My mind might be playing tricks on me, but that is what these corn nibblers remind me of. I went in search to see just what those Fritos are made of and all I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ My love for corn chips and crackers, sort of morphed into one with this recipe. These crackers have a hearty corn flavor with a lingering chili spice that leaves you wanting more. I made them with almond pulp which made the cracker strong, crunchy and airy. How… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is my play on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, dessert style. It wasn’t my intent to create a completely raw version of the bread, peanut butter, and jelly… it was more about the flavors. My dear friend, Gina, is going to be hosting a… read more »
Apricot Sweetened Bread with Apricot Jam Spread ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have never made it a secret that I LOVE bread. I LOVE(d) any flavor, any texture….served in any way. I stopped eating bread (gluten) about six years ago, and it was by far the hardest thing I… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free I just love making croutons… creating all those itty-bitty squares is just way to much fun for me. By using almond pulp, these croutons come out very light, fluffy, and crisp. A perfect addition to any salad! Or if you are anything like us, you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When I made this salad for my friend, he said that he could feel the healing vibrations before the fork even hit his lips. That is a pretty powerful statement, but then so are all the amazing, healthy ingredients used in creating this salad. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today’s cracker was inspired by my second spice drawer, the one that holds the “big guns”. The big guns are those spices that have a specific calling. You know the oddball stuff. :) I have always known the importance of keeping your spices current and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe turned out just as I had imagined it in my head. Beautiful, light, creamy, slightly sweet, and slap-me-into-next-Tuesday delicious! Although cheesecakes are nothing new, I never grow tired of creating them. This recipe is cashew-based which gives it that perfect creaminess and the… read more »
Country Living Savory Crackers ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Raw crackers are great staples to keep on hand. They will feed that craving for crunchy textures when it hits. In an airtight container, they should keep for 2-3 weeks. The base for this cracker is the almond pulp which… read more »
Brie is a type of soft cheese that is pale in color. Au Poivre means a heavily peppered (coated) cheese. So, what I am presenting to you is a pepper-crusted, cultured, raw, vegan, cashew cheese. If you are new to making raw cheeses–well, I guess I should say raw “cheeses”… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This drink is for all you, Chia-Athletics! The Aztecs and Mayans are known to have consumed chia seeds regularly, grinding them into flour, pressing them for oil, and drinking them straight with water. The Aztec warriors used chia seeds as a source of fuel before… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love these little jewels. I like to either use cake push pop containers or small Dixie sized cups, but you can use any popsicle mold that you wish. Shoot, you don’t even have to freeze it… it is amazing as a pudding as well. Since… read more »
Coconut Cream and Tart Lemon Biscotti ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have only had biscotti once in my life. I didn’t grow up around the delicate coffee dessert, and by the time I discovered it, I had already gone gluten-free. So needless to say, they have been one of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today, I want to share with you a cake that is light, creamy, and has the perfect balance between strawberries and rhubarb (sweet and tart). Not to mention sitting on a foundation of a chocolate nut crust. Talk about a match made in heaven.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Summer kissed strawberries, paired with tart rhubarb turned out to be a delicious combination. I didn’t use rhubarb straight up raw, that can be an unpleasant experience. Instead, I started the recipe off by marinading it. This softened it, taking away that fibrous texture, and… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – I never remember just how much I LOVE rhubarb sauce until I have it again. It had been years, well actually since introducing the raw diet into my lifestyle. I grew up canning the sauce with loads of white sugar. So as I was… read more »