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Kelp Noodles by Sea Tangle can sometimes be hard to find in your local grocery stores. It depends on where you live, but you never know, I have seen an increase of these popping up. I often find mine at WholeFoods, online, and in nutrition stores. Sea Vegetable Kelp Noodles are… read more »
You will occasionally see me use chickpea miso in some of my recipes. I don’t consume soy products and after testing many different ones, I favor the ones made from chickpeas, it is also gluten-free. This is my favorite brand (South River). Feel free to use the brand that you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ I spent a significant portion of my life living in Alaska and just never broke down to make Eskimo Ice Cream. (shakes head in disbelief) I mean really, how could I have overlooked such a thing. Check out the ingredients needed: 4 Cups seal… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The Chocolate Spirulina Power Ball is a nutrition bomb disguised in a sweet, chocolaty, truffle-like treat. This is one intense power ball. And when I speak of intense I am referring to the “green” taste of this treat. Personally, I like these little guys, but… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is one of those recipes that just goes to show you that when a recipe goes wrong, it can be repurposed into some other creation. One afternoon, I was aiming to create some raw taco shells. They were looking good and smelling good.… read more »
Taste testing while creating a recipe is crucial. If “taste testing” were an actual ingredient it would be pegged as the most important one of all time. The reason behind this is because you will be using fresh foods which are not artificially altered by food manufacturers. The flavor of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The other night as I was tossing and turning in bed I got to thinking about flax crackers. Why at that particular time and hour, who knows. I am sure many great creations were thought of in the twilight hours of the day. So… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free ~ Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Ice Cream has a creamy custard texture and is perfectly sweetened with cinnamon syrup laced throughout. The crazy thing about ice cream is that I love ice cream scoops just about as much as the ice cream itself. I love antique ones… read more »
Ever seen a naked almond? I had to laugh because Bob and I have been watching the TV series, Naked & Afraid. A survival show where two people attempt to spend 21 days in harsh (putting it mildly) conditions… naked. They are allowed one survival tool. Anyway, as I was popping… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I have started a craving within myself…the craving of making raw ice creams! So this sent me to the Internet to see what exciting recipes I may find. In the cooking world of recipes, there are hundreds of unique and some not so unique recipes. … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This ice cream may cause brain freeze, but it warms the heart at the same time. Something special happens when you combine pecans, maple, and caramel. It is soothing and can whip any day of chaos into submission. I chose to use maple syrup in… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Aah raw Maple Walnut Ice Cream! I have wanted to dabble with raw ice cream for some time now, and I finally did it! This recipe tastes wonderful. This is one of those “bowl licking” recipes! Back when I was 16 yrs old, I spent… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If I were forced to choose between chocolate and peanut butter, I would choose chocolate… no peanut butter… no chocolate… aahhh, I really don’t see a need for having to choose. Why can’t we enjoy both in one cookie… oh we can! With these cookies,… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This Almond Hooter Cookie was inspired by and for my sweet little sister who is going crazy over owls these days. I love her to death and can’t wait to surprise her with these fun little gems. She lives thousands of miles away but in… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ It’s that time of year. My favorite holiday time, Christmas. Along with nonstop Christmas music, the house all decorated in reds, creams and golds, the scent of pine in the air, and the coziness of love that surrounds us, just makes everything perfect. But wait, … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ As a little girl, I always found great pleasure in eating frosting right out of the container. Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting was my all-time favorite. But goodness, now I look back and can only imagine how much sugar I ingested as a child.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The base of these crackers is made from almond pulp, which is the by-product of making almond milk. You can do a lot with this stuff so never throw it away after making almond milk, or any nut milk actually. I never really knew how… read more »
So why do I use soy sauce substitutions and not just the “real thing?” The majority of conventional soy sauces on the market are made with non-organic, genetically modified (GMO) soybeans. Long term use of unfermented soy-related products has shown an increase in soy allergies, a disruption in proper thyroid… read more »
There are several ingredients and pieces of equipment that we can use to replicate cooked dishes. Here is a brief description Massaging your greens – it may sound odd, but it’s a wonderful trick of the trade. This act breaks down the cellular structure giving the greens a cooked appearance.… read more »
Are you looking for a way to thicken your recipes plus have the added benefits of nutrition? Psyllium is a wonderful option that delivers both. What is psyllium? It is available as coarse “husks” or finely ground. Psyllium seed husks contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble fiber dissolves… read more »
Before my journey into raw foods, I had never heard of raw cacao powder. To think that I spent 38 years in the dark about this! It’s kind of like having spinach in your teeth… “How come nobody told me about this stuff?!” So what is cacao powder? All chocolate… read more »
Cacao nibs are simply chocolate in its purest form before anything else is added… and I mean ANYTHING. These are not the type of chocolates that you just popped straight into your mouth unless you like very, very bitter dark chocolate. They are dried and fermented bits of cacao beans.… read more »
What is cacao butter? RAW Cacao butter is edible and possesses an extraordinarily rich, delicious chocolate aroma. Cacao butter, also known as cocoa butter, is a pure vegetable fat that’s extracted from the cacao bean. Cocoa butter is one of the most stable fats known, containing natural antioxidants that prevent… read more »
Avocado Avocado facts: Avocado is a fatty fruit with a creamy consistency. Avocados contain high quality essential fatty acids and proteins that are easily digested. Because of their low sugar content and absence of starch, avocados are excellent for diabetics or sugar-sensitive disorders. This fruit contains vitamins A, B1, B2,… read more »
Agar is a gelling agent extracted from red algae. It is commonly used to stabilize foams (talking culinary gastronomy here) and to thicken or gel liquids. It doesn’t mirror gelatin 100%, but it’s a great vegan substitution if you are looking for one. And interestingly enough, it is derived from… read more »