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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This smoothie was refreshing and light tasting. I did add a bit of Valencia Orange flavored Stevia drops to it, but it isn’t needed. I tend to turn to my green smoothies for cleaning the pipes. :) Psyllium husk powder is a well-known aid… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Yep, another green smoothie. Kale (or spinach) is to blame but in a good way! I guess since I can’t really control the colors of these smoothies, I decided to mix up the container I use to drink it out of. I find myself… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Tonight we celebrated our dear friend David’s birthday. With the gathering of our friends, not only did we sing happy birthday… we laughed, shared stories, created a bunch of dirty dishes… but to top it all off we shared wonderful dinner and topped it with… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Pecan Caramel Sauce as well as a frosting. Water is one of the ingredients and how much you put in will result in the desired product you are needing. The more water you add, the more you can create a sauce that you can then… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, Paleo ~ This smoothie was delicious! It’s incredible how much the banana cuts out the flavor of the greens! By the time I added my ice to the blender, I had ended up with 44 oz!!! I can see that taking pictures is going to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This morning’s Banana Blueberry Hemp Smoothie turned out more on the blackish/red side of the color wheel! Blueberries and spinach mingled together to create an exciting color for a morning smoothie. To be honest, the colors don’t bother me the least bit. I find… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This morning marked day 1 of my 30-day smoothie / 100% raw adventure. Eating 100% raw is not new to me. A few years ago I was 100% for a complete year and in between then and now I have been eating high raw.… read more »
If you’re looking to improve digestion, balance hormones or improve metabolism (perhaps all three!), hemp seeds may just be the superfood you’re looking for. Really? A Superfood? I think it is safe to call them a superfood. For starters the offer up an excellent 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which… read more »
It should go without saying… but I will go ahead and say it… this is not a vegan product. It’s bee-gan. Read below and decide if this is an ingredient that you want to incorporate into your diet. Dried Bee Pollen Granules It is often referred to as “nature’s perfect… read more »
This bread started with the blueprint of that of a cracker. That is what I was hungry for; that is what I wanted, but little did I know, there was a more excellent plan for these simple ingredients. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want until we have it. Apple… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I know you heard me say this before but flax crackers are a staple in our household. I keep them in a large glass container on the kitchen island. When you remove the lid it makes a sound like, “Ching!” I bet I hear… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ My husband and I are huge fans of kale chips. They never seem to last more than a few days, shoot if I have any left on the dehydrator sheets by the time they are “done,” I am lucky. :) They are that good! … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Spicy BBQ Sauce is one of my husband’s favorite condiments. I was amazed today as I was making this just how much the smell of BBQ sauce could transport me back to family picnic gatherings. I love the power of aromas! Granted in those days… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love graham crackers but to be honest, I haven’t had any for years! So making this raw version was a real huge treat! So far this creation is the closest I have come to recreating the cooked version of S’Mores. Sometimes we have to… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ When I create raw recipes, I make sure that they go through a host of taste testers. My “panel” consists of raw foodies, SAD eaters, children, adults and whomever else I can nail down. I have even used our electrician to taste test for me. It took… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Yum! This salad is Middle Eastern-inspired. The sauce is amazingly addictive as well as gluten and dairy-free. You will want to lick the bowl clean! I suggest making a double batch of the sauce. Any leftovers of the sauce would make a wonderful salad… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Grab the ukulele, strap on that grass skirt, and get ready for a taste of the islands. Or better yet, grab a spoon and dig into this totally tropical ice cream. Yep, just sit back, and treat each bite as though it were a mini-glacier. Let… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The key to this dish is balancing the salt, lemon juice, and oil. You want enough oil to distribute the flavors over the zucchini, but not so much oil to where it is pooling on the bottom of your bowl. You want just enough… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I first made these crackers back in March 2011. They have been enjoyed throughout the years, but I thought I would update the photos. Crackers with a new wardrobe. :) I will say that they do have a sweet hint of graham cracker to them.… read more »
raw / vegan / gluten-free This granola has turned into a staple in our household. I keep a large glass container of it on the kitchen island, and I must hear the lid come off it at least 5x a day! Ching, ching, ching. You know that sound. Ginger Peach… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you love blueberries and if you love ice cream, you just might like this Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream. The great thing, well one of the many great things about this recipe is that you don’t need to feel guilty for indulging in it.… read more »
Chocolate Mousse ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Tonight I made some little Chocolate Mousse cups for my husband to take to work with him tomorrow. I have to laugh; it’s just like making cupcakes for your child’s school function. “Don’t forget your pudding cups for your workers today honey.” … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is a wonderful frosting that isn’t loaded with refined sugars or artificial food dyes. If you wish for this frosting to be more on the yellow side to reflex the lemon flavor, you can add small pinches of Turmeric until the color you desire… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Tacos are classic Mexican street food. And I am not going to be shy in stating that I wish the streets of Mexico ran through my house… that is how much I love Mexican food. I always thought that Mexican food made my mouth… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These Thai Nori Crackers turned out to be a true winner with my husband. I should have known that it was a shoo-in because it was made with nori and my husband loves seaweed! I don’t mind seaweed but I don’t carry the same… read more »