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– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – Don’t let the lack of color fool you with this crust. The title indicates that it is chocolaty, yet it is pale in color?! That’s because I used cacao butter instead of the powder. I did a very informative post (here) if you want… read more »
Banana Wraps ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I know that this post may seem rather silly due to its simplicity but none the less for a few people out there… I am going to share with you a bit about dehydrating bananas. Dehydrating fruit is such a wonderful way… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I developed this recipe while my husband and I were attending Living Light Raw Culinary Art Institute. One of our assignments was to go home after a full day of school and create a recipe for our ethnic class. This course was designed to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe came into play when my husband and I were attending Living Light Culinary Art Institute. As one of our assignments, we had to present a 10-minute class instruction on how to make Red Pepper Remoulade. Originally, the assignment is designed for each individual… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free – Either due to necessity or just the fact that you want to add variety into your diet… this nut-free, grain-free crust recipe will hit the spot. One of the main ingredients that I mixed into this recipe is ground flax seeds. They act… read more »
Have you ever eaten handfuls of nuts or seeds and wonder why it feels as though you dropped a brick in your stomach? This happens because nuts that have not been soaked contain enzyme inhibitors that can cause uncomfortable digestion. If you have experienced this, please keep reading! Let’s talk… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Date Paste is a wonderful natural sweetener and alternative to regular table sugar and even agave due to its fiber content and other nutritional values. Date paste is an alluring sweetener with all the qualities of sugar without any loss of flavor and other… read more »
Why Fruit Flies Arrive Fruit flies will not show up unless there’s rotting, decaying, or open food in your house for them to eat. Does the tomato you have sitting on the counter have a small bruise? That part of it has gone bad, and it can attract fruit flies.… read more »
So what is so special about chia seeds? Well, a lot of things actually. I won’t go into full detail, but for the sake of creating a chia gel, I want to touch on a few things. First of all, chia’s hydrophilic structure holds water, so when mixed with… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Homemade chocolate empanada dough filled with creamy butter centers. Ah. They are slightly sweet, rich in flavor, firm on the outside but creamy on the inside. Think of them as a little hand-held pastry pie. Empanadas and I don’t have a life long relationship. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ In this recipe, magic happens! But before I get into that let’s acknowledge that this salad is packed with some dense nutrients. These particular greens are as green as green gets when it comes to veggies. And dark green veggies are packed full of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Flax crackers are a staple in our household. The warm, earthy and subtly nutty flavor of flax seeds combined with an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids makes them a great healthy snack. Research indicates that for those who do not eat fish or wish… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This evening I made this amazing dish for my husband and our dear friend Todd. Unknown to me at the time, Basil is one of his favorite foods! Todd has been staying with us for the past week and every day I am exposing him… read more »
Using Dehydrators Owning a dehydrator will help equip your kitchen with the right tools. It will open up a whole new world of raw culinary preparation and in preserving foods with the most nutrients left intact. Why we dehydrate foods: Dehydration is the process of removing water from food. Why… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ As you scroll down to the recipe list you will find that there really isn’t one. (gasp) Crazy huh? This is one of those recipes where I didn’t measure a darn toot’n thing. There can be a slight downside to this approach…. you could possibility create a… read more »
Almond Thin Crackers ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Almond Thins are the perfect guilt-free alternative made with simple, whole-food ingredients. As always, I take the time to activate the almonds, so they can release all of their nutrients, as well as deactivate some of the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Quinoa “Oatmeal” Raisin Cookies taste just like an oatmeal cookie!! I interrupt this posting to state as of today (Dec. 14, 2015) that I have removed the word “Oatmeal” from the recipe title. I have made this cookie several times now and it doesn’t remind… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Don’t these Raw Fig and Cherry Bars look just heavenly? I just want to sink my teeth into them. Well, OK, I did! I have made these many times and find that I love them with dried cranberries as well as the dried cherries. I also… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Yesterday, the Trail Mix Bar came about as I needed to clean out the pantry! I know the ingredient list may appear to be overwhelming, but trust me, it was easy-peasy to make! Better yet, it tastes terrific and is packed with nutrients. I usually… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Did you know that in Latin, apricot means “precious,” a label earned because it ripens earlier than other summer fruits. Now that I know that, I will look at apricots differently… precious… I like that. Apricots are akin to peaches. The apricot is just… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When I was a little girl my girlfriends and I would gather to make chocolate chip cookies, but needless to say, they never made it to the oven. I guess I was destined for “raw” long before I realized it. It was nothing for us… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Ummm, pop one of these Chocolate Coconut Bombs into your mouth and let the flavors flood your taste buds. I gave some of these to my girlfriend Tracy and she confessed to hoarding them and not sharing them with her honey. Shhhh! We won’t tell… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Blueberry Macadamia Nut Cookies are yummmmmy! As I was creating this batter I couldn’t keep Bob out of it! It first started with a tiny taste test, which turned into spoonful after spoonful. :) I took half of the cookies and put a dollop of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Flax crackers are one of the most versatile crackers in the raw world. You can get by with the least amount of ingredients, giving them quick flavor with just a few spices and herbs. For a long time, I really didn’t appreciate the importance… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Flax crackers are great for those just learning how to make raw crackers. At least it was for me. I was 100% raw prior to owning a dehydrator and I tell you what, it was like Christmas the day I got mine. The beauty… read more »