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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Banana Strawberry Coconut Fruit Leather is part of my “Gourmet Fruit Leather” series. I had been spending a lot of time creating and testing recipes for fruit leather with the buzz of back-to-school frenzy in the air. But that got me thinking; fruit roll-ups… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am in love (rolls eyes heavenward)…pause…pause….pause…but not only with my adorable husband, but with this Banana Split Fruit Leather! As I was cutting the leather into strips the rich aroma of banana, chocolate and peanuts cradled my nose. My sense of smell came to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Many of you are well aware of the superfood product called Maca, but I thought it would be beneficial to share a little bit of information on the health benefits of it for those who are not aware of this product. There are many ways… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I believe in having fun in the kitchen. Because when you do, love and joy will be infused into your recipes. That may seem like a bit of a stretch for some to believe, but test it out, I have found it to be… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Vanilla blends naturally with apricot’s sharper flavor. Apricot recipes traditionally call for this sweet, fragrant spice. You can use either fresh vanilla scraped from the pod or vanilla extract, and it will impart a warm, mellow flavor to an apricot recipe. Because I am… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today’s post is simple. Today’s recipe is simple. BUT this fruit leather is full of flavor, tasty, tangy, appetizing, sweet and far from tasting simple. I hope you enjoy it. Ingredients: yields 4 3/4 cups puree 5 cups sliced peaches 1 large banana, ripe 2… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I was inspired to make this fruit leather by my Aged Balsamic and Strawberry Ice Cream. Bob and I love aged balsamic vinegar and have found that there is a fine art in selecting a good one. The quality of which you use will… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Apricots and tarragon easily cross the borders between sweet and savory dishes. Tarragon contains notes of citrus and anise, both of which blend well with apricots. Be sure to use ripe apricots when making the leather, the sweetness offsets their mouth-puckering tanginess and adds significant… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The inspiration for this leather came from my latest trip to a fruit stand that is along what they call the “Fruit Loop” here where I live. There are 30 farms/orchards that have fruit stands that you can visit throughout the summer. They sell, fruit,… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ When apricots are ripe, their sweetness offsets their mouth-puckering tanginess. That tangy flavor allows apricots to mix equally well into sweet or savory dishes. So that brought Cardamom to mind, which offers a complex, savory flavor profile. The seeds of this East Indian plant are… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Do you want to confuse your taste buds? Send them on a guessing game as to just what the heck took place in your mouth? Are you the adventurous type who isn’t afraid to try new flavor sensations? If you answered yes to one or… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Oh lord have mercy on my lack of will-power soul! When it comes to banana bread, my mouth immediately begins to water. When I find myself in its presence, I linger, inhale deeply, my eyes roll back into my head, I get a little weak-kneed… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ I grew up loving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches like most kids in my day. It’s an all-American flavor profile so I thought I would bring those memories back but in a much healthier way. This fruit leather came out great, the banana is sweet and strong as… read more »
Gravenstein apples are thin-skinned, super tart and snappy, pleasantly puckery when raw. The flesh is crisp, tart, and floral with a puckering punch that will leave your mouth-watering! Prior to about one month ago, I had never heard of these apples. With curiosity at its fullest, I snatched up a… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Huckleberries… ya just got to say it like a red-neck… Go on, say it. Huuuuuukllllllll-buuuuuury! There is a fruit stand that sells homemade ice creams, pies, and all sorts of jams down the road and they have a big sign out front advertising Huckleberry Milkshakes.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Strawberry Mint Fruit Leather is fresh and vibrant with flavor. Marrying together some of the best flavors of spring – strawberries and fresh mint – this leather provides the perfect combination of bright flavors to summon you to the kitchen! Whereas fresh strawberries are… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ I have blackberries coming out of my ears! It’s a little itchy, but I am loving it. I have a fruit fetish that is right up there with my shoe fetish. The thing about blackberries is that it is so amazing that something that tastes so… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Even though we are sitting in the month of August and the summer temps seem to be at their all-time high, I can’t help but feel that Fall is just around the corner. And when I think of Fall, I think of beautiful shades… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I named this recipe Sherbet-Berry Fruit Leather because it reminded me of sherbet the moment I dipped my spoon in the blender craft to take a taste test! It was so heavenly that I wasn’t sure whether to continue making a leather out of it,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I love surprises and life is full of them! I am new to eating huckleberries, so I really didn’t have a preconceived idea as to what to expect but after pulling this fruit leather out from the dehydrator, I was shocked to find that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Come with me and let’s take a trip to the Islands mate, where we will explore the mighty pineapple! A pineapple is ripe if one of its top leaves can easily be pulled out. I have tried and tested this, and it works. Unripe… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ What’s not to love about caramel apples?! It used to be the main attraction for me when the fair time rolled around. I could easily stroll past the corn dogs, the cotton candy, the elephant ears, BUT never could pass up a caramel apple!… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Pearmelon… say it really fast with a French accent… don’t think of it as pears and melon….just pearmelon! It kind of just rolls off the tongue, don’t you think?! Did you know that cantaloupe is a type of melon that belongs to the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Well, this was my first time dehydrating grapes, and I will confess it was interesting. Grapes alone would not work well for leathers, they are too juicy and create a lot of liquid. The only other fresh fruit I had on hand was pears.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I woke up this morning, and before I could wipe away evidence that the Sandman had visited, my very first thought was…OATS and BANANAS…MUST MAKE A WRAP! I wonder why stuff like that happens. I didn’t go to bed with that as my last… read more »