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raw / vegan / gluten-free Black Pepper, lately I have been on a black pepper kick. Not sure why, but I do enjoy the kick that lingers from it when it is paired with something sweet. I often laugh at myself when I think back to a childhood memory I… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – Summer is here! It is now the norm to find the temperature in the three-digit format. I am from Alaska; I am used to the double-digit weather, even single-digit… but triple-digit weather??!! To help cool our inner cores, I made some creamy Popsicles that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ One can never have enough “cheese” recipes in their arsenal. My husband is a snacker, more like a grazer, so I like to keep the kitchen stocked with raw treats that he can indulge in whenever the mood strikes. This dip can be used… read more »
~ raw, dairy-free gluten-free, nut-free ~ Mother Nature keeps turning up the thermostat here in Tucson. If someone could distract her, I could try to sneak in and turn it down when she isn’t looking. Today, I made this cold treat with Bob in mind. He spent a good chunk… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Oh, the simplicity of flax crackers. It doesn’t really take much to turn a simple flax cracker into something pretty amazing. In this recipe, the sun-dried tomato powder is what gives it a nice “tang” on the tongue. Since creating this recipe, I am finding… read more »
Salted Caramel Macaroons ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Salted Caramel Macaroons… mmm, don’t those just sound divine. I am sure you have already quickly glanced over this recipe and are trying to figure out where the caramel part comes into play. The secret ingredient that adds to the rich flavor… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ My husband needed some sweet loving… so that’s exactly what I dished up! With each passing day, I find myself amazed how fast the days are flying by. We have so many new adventures taking place in our life that I rarely remember going to… read more »
One of the staples in our kitchen is lemons. Once a week, I juice 2 lbs of lemons. My husband loves fresh squeezed lemonade. So, I keep a jar of fresh lemon juice in the fridge, and throughout the week I combine some juice, water, ice, and a sweetener to a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe just sort of happened… I am going to refer to it as the Big Bang Theory. I stepped into my kitchen, started pulling ingredients out onto my counter, and ka-boom! Flavors and shapes just started forming. Roll it into a ball; it’s a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I will admit, I was a huge fan of boxed cereal growing up. It was a staple in our pantry. I loved every single cereal that ever existed. Everything from Coco Puffs to All Bran… yes, All Bran, I was a weird child, and I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These wraps turned out just gorgeous. They look cooked, don’t they? Not to worry, they were only dehydrated. We can thank the sun-dried tomatoes for their color variances and beautiful look. This recipe can be quite versatile; you can spread the batter out thinly… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Hmm, how to describe these kale chips. Let me see if I can come up with a few words to express my thoughts about them… tasty, appetizing, scrumptious, yummy, luscious, delectable, mouth-watering, delightful, lovely, wonderful, pleasant, enjoyable, appealing, enchanting, ambrosial, savory, mouth-watering, toothsome, choice, flavorful,… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free To say that I enjoy these raw breads is an understatement. I LOVE them! I was always one of those who could live on bread alone. It didn’t matter what form, shape, or flavor it came in… I ate it; I loved it. But over… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free / nut-free I prepared this dish for a (un)cooking class that I taught last week. I made 60 sample servings which was entirely way too much fun. I love all things-small-and-adorable and tiny little pasta dishes are right up there with deodorant bottles! My whole… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free This is a wonderful condiment to have on hand. One of the staple foods that ought to be found in your fridge! Not only does it taste amazing on raw marinara sauce, but it is also so delicious sprinkled on a salad too. The nutritional… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I made these brownies three months ago and just now found them stashed in the bottom drawer of the freezer! How in tarnation did that happen?! Have you ever lost Chocolate? I mean really, who loses chocolate?! I had my husband taste test one for me. … read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free – Here we go… I have a new drink to introduce. “All rise, the Crio Brü Coffee has arrived. You may now be seated.” I stumbled upon this new drink the other day as I was frequenting our local health food store. I get into… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ I almost feel silly posting such a simple recipe but I needed an excuse so I could post my photos somewhere. :) I made this up the other day and I will be darned if I didn’t create yet another love! I have… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ice cream? Really, during the winter? Shame on you for being prejudiced! Ice cream can and should be enjoyed year-round. :) Besides, eating ice cream in the winter is a bulletproof excuse to snuggle up in your sweetheart’s arms. I lived most of my life… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ Are you a black licorice lover? If so, you will really enjoy this treat. Did you know that fennel tastes just like black licorice? When my mother was pregnant with me she said that she CRAVED black licorice endlessly! It’s about all she… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ My goal for this recipe was to make a “cereal.” And I accomplished just that! This is not like my typical granola that can be carried around as a snack as well, this one is looser and needs to be eaten in a bowl… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ Raw Cacao (raw chocolate) with its high mineral content and wealth of antioxidants is one of nature’s most fantastic superfoods. Since many of the special properties of cacao are destroyed by cooking, refining, and processing, it is best to locate the raw version. … read more »
– vegan, raw, gluten-free, nut-free – Not too long ago I published a post on cold-pressed coffee, and it has pretty much become a staple in my house. It has really opened the doors to my desires to play around and create new drinks. I will admit that if I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Kiss my spatula and call me home for dinner! Down-home comfort food, that is exactly what this Broccoli Cheese Soup is all about! I wish I had some great soup story to share, but I don’t. I didn’t grow up working 10 hours a day… read more »
Orange Creamsicle Coconut Bark ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Creamsicles! Oh, those were the days. School was out for the summer and that meant it was time to visit great-grandma! I could hardly wait to get there… as I bounced along in the Greyhound bus, visions danced in my… read more »