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~ high-raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A few years ago my husband surprised me by fulfilling one of my many, lifelong dreams… a chance to harvest cranberries! I won’t go into the whole exciting story about the experience, but I thought I would share a few pictures with you. Farm life… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ These crackers are light, airy, crispy and carry a slight hint of butter. My husband raved about them and nothing makes my heart smile like it does when he loves the food I make. Especially when I know it is good for him. To… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ I have to admit that I was a bit mischievous when selecting photos for this post. I decided to lure you in with the “up close and personal” shot to start off with. Did it work? You see, I categorize this recipe as a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Cranberries… they are zesty, tangy, and bursting with red freshness! They evoke autumn hues and a celebratory flavor. When you think of fresh cranberries does your mouth pucker just at the mere thought of them as mine does? I have been doing some interesting reading… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I will admit, I was a tad nervous about this cracker while it was in the dehydrator. I woke up at 1:00 A.M. in a panic and I said, “Crackers! I forgot to score the crackers!” lol So, I stumbled out of bed and blindly… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Honey Graham Cracker Bran Cereal is hardy, holds its stature when confronted with nut milk, and has a delicious hint of graham cracker. When you take a bite of this cereal you will find it firm but not crunchy, chewy but doesn’t stick to your teeth,… read more »
~ high-raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe is not completely raw, but it is high-raw, vegan, and low in fat. It uses a small amount of almonds or cashews, coupled with the agar which gives it its body. I did some research on agar and found some interesting facts. Learning… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe took 4 attempts to create a basic cracker. I was aiming for a saltine cracker, but no matter what I did, it kept leaning in the direction of a club cracker. So, rather than continue to fight it, I accepted it for what… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I created this recipe for you coffee lovers! I can’t say that I am a lover of coffee but… wait, let me honest with you and myself…. I don’t like plain hot coffee at all, I LOVE the smell of it but just not the flavor, and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I really enjoy making raw cookies because they tend to just “happen” as I start to pull ingredients out of the pantry. It’s funny how life has a way of doing a “swap-a-roo” on you. Years ago I told my husband that I would like… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ If you are anything like me, you opened this posting, and immediately scanned the ingredient list. Then you scrolled back up to see what words of wisdom I had to impart. (haha) One might be wondering why I have the word caramel in the… read more »
Ok, so these are not black, and they don’t contain licorice, BUT they TASTE just like black licorice! And trust me, you are looking at a black licorice expert. It is by far my all-time favorite candy, black licorice, and I have a long-time love affair.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ As you scroll through to the bottom of this recipe, the preparation list may look long and seem complicated. It really isn’t. Let me speak in the third person just for a sec, “Amie Sue don’t do complicated!” lol I just made clear step… read more »
Cherry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies ~ raw, gluten-free ~ Today, I got the newsletter from Vivapura a raw food ingredient supplier located in Patagonia, AZ. About a year ago, we took a tour of their facility. They sell some amazing raw ingredients which can often be found at Whole Foods. You… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Who doesn’t enjoy a good donut? I LOVE donuts but to be honest, I have had one since before 2006. lol Is that bad because I know that? For this fun recipe, I used the Freshware 18-Cavity Mini Savarin and Donut Silicone Mold. I love it.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Growing up I use to love Ginger Snap Cookies dipped in milk. Just the kind that I purposely accidentally dropped in the milk and had to fish out with a spoon. We never had them in our kitchen pantry but gramma did, and I would… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Waffle… what is a waffle? Mitch Hedberg says, “A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.” I don’t know the man, but I couldn’t agree more. :) Did you know there is a National Waffle Day? Am I the only one in the dark about… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Talk about fast, easy, and healthy. Sheesh, does it get much better than this? This would be a great staple to keep handy in the fridge. You can use it on pancakes and waffles as a replacement of those other syrups which are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Snacks… we ALL love SNACKS! When our goal is to eat a healthy, clean, whole diet… snacks can sometimes turn into a scary four-letter word. If you don’t (or try not to) eat processed foods, that means that you don’t have a pantry full of… read more »
– RAW / GLUTEN-FREE / DAIRY-FREE – This cookie is so much fun to make. Though, it’s good to keep in mind that it doesn’t take much to excite me. All I need is a mini-waffle machine, cookie dough, and a piping bag! A few weeks ago, I made… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ After pulling my beautiful loaf of Raw Banana Walnut Bread out of the dehydrator, I wanted a neutral-flavored “butter” to slather on top of a slice of warm bread. The neat thing about this “butter” is that once it is chilled, it firms… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s a moist, sweet, and cake-like bread that smells like heaven. This raw version lives up to that description beautifully! I have made many raw breads, and this combination of ingredients is fantastic. My husband and I found the balance of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This spread was inspired by Lindsay, who left a message for me about the Maple Pumpkin Butter Spread. Lindsay can’t eat nuts, seeds or coconut and she asked what could be used instead of the coconut butter/manna. I thought long and hard about it; I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Edible Brains, yum yum, doesn’t that just get the mouth watering?! These are very fun to serve at Halloween. You can use either whole walnuts or pecans for the “brains”, they both look a little… brainy. :) These cookies don’t require any dehydration or… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe turned out to be just that… meltaways! This is a one-bite cookie… pop the whole thing right into your mouth and sit back while it just melts on your tongue. They have the perfect balance of sweetness and lemon to them. Don’t they… read more »