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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Last week when Bob and I got home from running some errands, there was a beautiful gold gift bag sitting on our table in the front courtyard. Nothing puts a smile on my face like an unexpected gift. :) When I peeked inside, there were… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Did you know that dragon fruit is actually a type of cactus? The fruit comes in 3 colors: 2 have pink skin, but with different colored flesh (one white, the other red), while another type is yellow with white flesh. The cacti that the… read more »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cake (includes lower glycemic version)
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ok, Almond Butter Stuffed Roaches sounds downright disgusting. I agree it does! But it is kind of fun in a twisted, demented way, to walk around the Halloween Party asking the guests if they would like a Stuffed Roach. Arranged on a platter with rubber toy… read more »
I have shared a little bit about this before, when I was just starting to tinker with other methods of making nut milks. You might remember how I used an old antique cheese press to squeeze out the milk. So with those same thoughts still rolling around in my head,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ How can eating so darn healthy taste so darn good? Chocolate Banana Raisin Granola is a guiltless yet devilishly good treat. One thing that we must remember is even though the ingredients are healthier than most, it is still a treat and should be treated… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin…I just love pumpkins! When this time of year rolls around, I just get giddy when I walk into a grocery store and find pumpkins stacked all over. The other day I ran into the store, leaving my husband in the truck, assuring… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sweet Grain Granola is crunchy, full of flavor, and loaded with nutrients. Throw some in a Zip-lock bag and hit the road knowing that you have some extra “fuel” along, should your energy batteries need recharging! Whenever Bob and I travel, I pack a… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Right now, I am preparing and creating recipes for our up-and-coming Halloween Party. And I decided to serve raw bones! Haha Sorry, I couldn’t pass that up, it fit so perfectly. I try to make at least 80% of my dishes raw for our guests. … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ok, this recipe is a must-have, keep it in your arsenal of “people-pleasing recipes!” The delicate flavor of vanilla is so faint, that it almost has a hint of a sugar cookie taste. To be honest I made these cookies 2 weeks ago but ran… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Prickly Pear Cheesecake. Never in a million years would I have ever thought that I would be making a raw cheesecake with a cactus as the star ingredient! How can a plant that is so vicious to the touch offer such a delicate sweet flavor? … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Difficult to imagine what prickly pear ice cream might taste like? I guess I had no clue either… well, that was until I got my hands on some while living in Tucson, Arizona. Before then, I had no clue such a fruit existed. They have… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Loaded with nutrient-rich cashews, this isn’t your average sweet topping. They are an excellent source of manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin K, and happens to be bursting with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties, thanks to the coconut oil. This proves to me that we literally… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Well… who doesn’t like fudge?! This Raw Chocolate Mint Fudge is delicious, deep in flavor, but not so rich that you can’t enjoy it bite after bite. I have been taking a new (well to me) coconut oil test run, this time I am using… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ It’s getting close to that time of the year… Halloween! My husband and I are throwing our 3rd annual Halloween Party this year, and it is always my goal to serve a lot of raw, healthy foods! This healthy cookie is disguised as an ole’… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have always been a brownie lover, but to be honest, since I started eating healthier, I have kept this yummy dish off my menu. How sad is that? Sad, sad day (hangs head in self-pity). Everyone needs some brownies in their life. I share… read more »
Mexican Cheese Kale Chips ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ After reading through the ingredient list here, you might think that I might have fallen off my rocker. Five lines down in the list you will find quinoa! Yep, it’s true; I used quinoa as my base to create this… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Homemade granola can be a healthy, comforting, and delicious treat. Keywords “can be”… Most of the store-bought granola is high in refined sugars, contain unhealthy fats, and is packed full of fillers and unnecessary ingredients. Take control… Creating your own at home is super easy, quick, and… read more »
Here are some recipe ideas that you can make ahead and eat throughout the week. Keep in mind I am not suggesting that you make all of these, and there are so many other options to keep a strong rotation going. I just wanted to pull this list together to… read more »
Monthly Raw Food Staples – make ahead recipe ideas This post could get rather long…. the possibilities are endless! And if not careful, I would end up copying all my site recipes into this post. These are just some ideas that might help you get prepared for the busy weeks… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ What in tarnation is bloomed rice? Well, I am glad that you asked. It’s a simple preparation technique in which the rice kernels open up like a beautiful flower, making it more palatable. There are several ways to go about it. The first way is to… read more »
Wild Rice is a not a raw ingredient. But it comes with many health benefits. Wild rice is high in potassium and phosphorus; it compares favorably to the nutritional content of wheat, corn, and oats. It is gluten-free, high in fiber, high in protein, folate, B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin, and… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ok folks, it doesn’t get any easier or healthier than this… Banana Ice Cream is free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, food coloring, and artificial ingredients! Technically, it only takes one ingredient – bananas. But I tend to add a little almond milk. Raw Food Staple… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sometimes I just crave corn. I love the fresh, sweet, pop that it has when you bite down. As the summer temperatures rise I aim for dishes that are refreshing and light. This recipe fits that bill to a “T.” If you make this… read more »
Did you know that there are different types of cinnamon? I never really gave it any thought, until now. As of late, I have been eating it daily. Craving is more like it so I had to do some research on it to see just what the heck “my body”… read more »