Vegan Raw Food

Raw Organic Superfoods at Sunfood

2011-11-01T14:39:00.000-07:00

Since 1995 Sunfood has been the world's premier source of raw foods, superfoods and cutting edge nutrition information. Sunfood strives to provide the most nutritious and highest quality foods from around the world, and a wealth of helpful information to lead a healthier lifestyle. Sunfood's products are inspired by the principles of sustainable agriculture, living in harmony with nature and ethical global cooperation.

SUNFOOD has a wide variety of raw foods, books, appliances, hats, t-shirts.

Many items on sale.

Live Super foods The Raw Superfood Superstore

2011-10-31T22:12:00.000-07:00

Raw & Vegan Foods

Their goal is to provide you with a wide selection of the purest foods available, with all their precious nutrients intact. The Raw Superfoods Superstore specialize in hard-to-find raw foods that can’t typically be found in your local health food store.

The Raw Superfoods Superstore own and operate a USDA-certified organic packaging facility with a very rapid inventory turnover, which ensures that you receive the freshest possible products. They also offer complimentary products from some of our industry's finest suppliers.

Make Your Own Sun Dried Tomatoes

2011-10-23T15:39:00.000-07:00

Dehydrate Tomatoes

Every summer I take advantage of all the garden tomatoes and make my own sun dried tomatoes. So it probably isn't too late to take advantage of some of those garden gems.

I slice about 1/4 thick with a madoline and place on dehydrator sheet. Dehydrate until dry. I store them in a glass jar. Easy, easy, easy and very inexpensive to make.

Enjoy them in your raw food recipes!! Any recipes calling for sun dried tomatoes, use these. You can also grind these into a powder and have many uses for a tomato flavor base. Chop up and top salad and also use in salad dressings.

I usually soak them first for certain recipes that are going to be blended. It makes blending easier.

Hope all this helps you learn more about making great inexpensive raw food gourmet dishes!

Free $15 Credit at One Kings Lane Plus Great Kitchen Freebies

2011-10-20T09:06:00.000-07:00

Raw Coconut Ball Scoop

Need kitchen gadgets? I just had to show you my coconut ball scoop that I use for all my cookies! One Kings Lane has been running a great special when you sign up you get a $15 credit. You can get some really neat needed gadgets with that credit.

They have a pizza wheel for $12, strainers for under $10 and a stainless steel cookie scoop for $12.
One Kings Lane

Bill Clinton Explains His Diet Change to David Letterman

2011-10-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

This past Wednesday night Bill Clinton explained to talk show host David Letterman why he adopted a vegan diet.

Clinton shared his inspiration came from Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr. MD.

Cellercise Rounding for Weight Loss

2011-10-16T20:53:00.000-07:00

Chef AJ's Book "UNPROCESSED" Vibrant Health Ideal Weight Kale Salad Recipe

2011-10-16T20:51:00.000-07:00

I want to share a easy vegan raw recipe out of Chef AJ"S book

"UNPROCESSED"

that she recommended would be a great recipe to share.

She was right it is a crowd pleaser.

The recipes in Chef AJ's book are not all raw but about half of the recipes in the book are raw. Chef AJ doesn't use salt, oil and sugar. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. Over 100 easy, delicious, and nutirent-rich recipes.

The foreword was written by Dr. Hans Diehl. The founder of the CHIP program.

The Coronary Heart Improvement Project (CHIP)

Dr. hans Diehl is director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute of Loma Linda, California.

Hail To The Kale Salad

(raw)

Even people who say they don't like kale will gobble this up.

Ingredients

Salad:

2 large heads of curly kale (about 24 ounces)

Chopped almonds

Dressing:

1 cup raw almond butter (unsweetened and unsalted)

1 cup coconut water (or regular water)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2) and zest

2 cloves garlic

Fresh, peeled ginger (approximately 1" or 1/2 ounce)

2 Tablespoons low sodium tamari

4 pitted dates (soaked in water if not soft)

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method:

In a high-powered blender, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. Remove the thick, larger stems from the kale. Place the kale leaves in a large bowl. Pour 2 cups of the dressing over the kale and , using an Ulu blade, massage the dressing into the kale while finely chopping the kale. Sprinkle with seeds or nuts before serving, if desired. Like a woman, this only gets better with age. Refrigerate any unused dressing.

Chef's note: This salad is also delicious with peanut butter, shredded raw beets and carrots are added. If you have a dehydrator, dip kale leaves in the dressing and dehydrate for delicious kale chips! If you are allergic to nuts, use tahini (sesame seed paste) or sunflower seed butter in place of the nut butter.

Vegan Raw Food Potluck Photos

2011-10-16T20:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a slide show of past potluck dishes. So much to choose from.

If you can't find a raw food potluck in your area start one yourself. You won't believe how it will grow.
Even if you are not raw you will not believe all the different recipes that you would love to include in your menus! You don't have to be raw to enjoy it at all. You probably already make lots of raw dishes and don't even realize it. Experiment and try new things.

Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 15-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 2)

2011-10-12T14:47:00.000-07:00

Amazon currently has Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 15-oz, 2 pack on sale for $15.58. Use the coupon code NUTIVOCT at checkout and you will save an additional 10% and if you use the Subscribe and Save feature, you will save an additional 15% which brings your total coast is only $11.69 + free shipping. Makes each container $5.85.

Amazon prices can change at any time. So, act fast if you want to take advantage of this deal.

I happened to see this deal online and thought I better let you all know. I love good deals!

Is Genetically Modified Food Safe?

2011-09-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

Wikipedia's definition for Genetically Modified Foods:

containing genetic material that has been artificially altered so as to produce a desired characteristic : genetically modified viruses to insert new genes into growing plants.

Do you avoid GMO products? Do you think they are safe?

Buy organic and watch for non-GMO labels.

The DVD Future of Food gives a clear picture of genetically modified foods.

Raw Food for Real People by Rod Rotondi Raw Food Recipe

2011-09-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

Here’s the credit line…

Excerpted from the book Raw Food for Real People 2011 by Rod Rotondi. Printed with permission from New World Library.

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH PESTO SAUCE
I originally created these in the form of croquettes at my first raw restaurant, Rod’s Wrap & Juice Bar. Some of my customers dubbed these my “meatballs” because they have a very meaty consistency. The rich basil-infused pesto sauce creates a wonderful aroma and tastes divine. It also makes a great dressing or dip.
Makes 6 to 8 burgers

For the Patties
1 cup walnuts
1 cup hulled sunflower seeds
2 cups sprouted lentils (see chart, page 58)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped purple cabbage
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped celery (about 3 ribs)
1 medium lemon, peeled and quartered
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked 1 hour if not already soft
1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the Pesto Sauce
1 medium lemon, peeled and quartered
1 cup spinach leaves
2 cups basil leaves
1 cup walnuts
1 cup cold-pressed olive oil
1/4 cup garlic cloves (8 to 10 cloves)
1/2 bunch parsley leaves (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup soaked cashews or pine nuts (soaked 2 hours, drained, and rinsed)
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 cup water, plus extra if needed
Romaine lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
Red onion slices
Tomato slices
Alfalfa sprouts

1. Grind the walnuts and sunflower seeds in a food processor or coffee grinder. Remove to a large bowl.
2. Put all the other patty ingredients in a food processor and blend until the texture is fairly smooth but still has some small chunks.
3. Add the mixture from the food processor to the ground seeds and nuts and mix well. The mixture should then be a pâté-like consistency. If it’s too wet, add some more grated sunflower seeds. If it’s too dry, add some more water.
4. Use your hands to form the mixture into patties and place them onto a ParraFlex sheet on a dehydrator tray. Dehydrate 3 to 4 hours. Flip the burgers by inverting the dehydrator tray onto an empty tray without a ParraFlex sheet and then removing the ParraFlex sheet and the first tray.
5. Dehydrate for another 8 to 10 hours or until burgers are crispy on the outside but still a little spongy. These are best eaten warm right out of the dehydrator, but you can refrigerate them for up to a week if necessary.
6. To make the pesto sauce: Put the lemon first, then all the rest of the ingredients, in a blender. Blend well. (If you are using the pesto as a dressing, you might want it a little thinner; in that case, add more water to achieve the desired consistency.)
Serve chilled. The pesto may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
7. To construct your burger, place a leaf of romaine on your plate and set your patty on top of it. Spoon on 2 or 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce, then place a slice of red
onion, a slice of tomato, and some alfalfa sprouts on top. Take another romaine leaf and cover the sandwich with it, wrapping the extra part of the leaf under the sandwich and around the back. Your burger is ready to go.

David Hall Cellerciser

2011-09-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

The David Hall Story
History of Cellercise
David's transformation to 'Mr. Rebounder' evolved through an amazing series of events. God has a way of guiding us, says David.
David's been on quite a journey. Taken from an interview by Kelly Howell.

The Chinese calendar proclaims 1990 as the year of the horse. In 1990, I felt like a horse put out to pasture. My shoulders were rounded, my posture poor. A weak back put me down for days ata time, my knees and shoulders constantly ached, and the circulation in my legs was so feeble that a doctor suggested I wear stockings. Digestion and elimination were a struggle and I wasn’t sleeping well.

Sometimes when we ignore God's subtle clues, he hits us across the head with a 2X4. In 1991, my awakening came in the form of a pesticide poisoning. The right side of my lymphatic system collapsed. My glands swelled and large lesions erupted on my shoulders, neck, and back. My liver was a mess, my kidneys hurt, I was only 34 years old.

I consulted with a friend of mine who told me to go jump.

Thanks a lot, I replied in a sarcastic tone.

NO not off a building, he laughed, on this. He pulled out a mini-trampoline. It was a simple and effective solution.

A SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

With the encouragement of my friend, I bought a mini-trampoline, or rebounder, and started bouncing. At first by balance was poor. I'd bounce in rhythm with my child. She would hold on to her crib while I'd cling to a door jam.

My balance quickly improved; so did my sinuses. In 3 weeks I had much more energy and after the first month I dropped a belt notch. Noticing my arms, my wife asked if I was lifting weights. I smiled, No weights, just bouncing. She started bouncing too, and our relationship and sex life improved dramatically! Within six months my double chin disappeared and my stomach went from flabby to flat, ripped, and rock-hard.

People wanted to know what I was doing. I enthusiastically told them to bounce. They started to experience their own results and it spread. Before I knew it, I was invited to speak in front of clubs and civic organizations. I was finding more joy teaching people to bounce than I ever did selling insurance.

Within two years my knees were greatly improved. I became flexible and could touch my toes, though I never stretched. I could stand on one leg and tie a shoe without holding on to anything! My vision even improved. My physique became lean and defined.

I was only Cellercising 10 minutes a day even in front of the TV or on the phone. No more health club fees or expensive equipment. For the first time in my life being healthy was easy. Then something happened that changed my life forever.

Tragic Results from a 'Typical' rebounder
Because of my enthusiasm, my father bought a typical rebounder; the kind you can buy at sporting goods stores. Typical rebounders use cheap, often weak tube springs, a sagging mat, and a weak frame. Within one month on a typical rebounder, my father was permanently disabled, suffering nerve damage. Since I was younger and more resilient, my body could better tolerate the jarring effect. However I often found the rebounder would hurt my back. But now my father was seriously injured, he was crippled. I was dazed and angry. People were getting hurt and I felt I needed to warn them. The same year my Dad was injured, Dr. Morten Walker, in the Townsend Letter for Doctors, warned that the jarring affect at the bottom of each bounce can be dangerous. The same year I introduced a whole new concept in mini-trampolines.

I set out on a mission to enlighten people of the benefits of Cellercise® and the problems with typical rebounders. I became known as Mr. Rebounder. It sounds like a third-rate superhero, but that is what people started calling me. I became passionate about my mission.

AN EXPLOITED TREND
Bouncing on a mini-trampoline became a huge trend in the 70s. Like most trends it was exploited. Products with weak springs and poor mats flooded the market. These cheap rebounders were little better than jumping up and down on concrete.

I did some research. In the Townsend Letter for Doctors, Dr. Morton Walker warned that, there is no yield to them [the typical rebounder] and the abrupt jarring effect is the same as landing on the floor. He went on to warn against using these products which can lead to nerve damage and lower back problems.

I searched for a mini-trampoline I could put my name behind. Over the years many individuals and companies tried to partner with me. I'd been on Good Morning America, CNN, and numerous radio and talk shows. I was Mr. Rebounder, and everybody wanted my endorsement. I turned down several lucrative infomercial opportunities because they were about money, not a quality product and program. Cellercise had transformed me, and I wanted people to know it could do the same for them, but I needed the right product. In 1993-94, I introduced a soft bounce rebounder to the public. The springs were tapered, and created a gentle, soft bounce. It was the best at the time, but I was still not satisfied and the company producing it for me still produced the typical style rebounder.

The Advent of the Cellerciser®
In 1998, after several years of research, experience, and development, I finally created a mini-trampoline that I felt comfortable putting my name on. I just had to figure out what to call it.

In one of the more humorous marketing bungles of history, Chevrolet introduced the Nova in Mexico. In Spanish, 'nova' means doesn't go, a questionable name for a car. I felt the same way about the name 'rebounder'. Websters Dictionary defines rebound as a reaction to setback or frustration. Since typical rebounders are described in this manner, I did not feel like focusing on frustrations; especially since vertical movement afforded so many positive benefits.

In addition there were too many bad rebounders on the market and too many companies claiming that their inferior product was the best and frankly they weren't.

Cellercise does not focus on set backs, it focuses on promoting wellness. With healthier cells, problems fade away. Since my program exercises cells, it seemed appropriate to call it Cellercise®” and my equipment the Cellerciser® Hence, Don't Just Exercise, Cellercise!, became my message.

THE RESULTS OF CELLERCISE®
I'm now in my early 50's, and the benefits of Cellercise® continue to amaze me. In 1997, I learned that I have increased my height from 5'10 to 5'11. I actually got taller. It is all documented. I look and feel great. The belly is gone, replaced with a 6 Pack of rippled muscles. My posture is now erect, my digestion and elimination processes are smooth, easy, and efficient. My metabolism has increased.. yet I sit behind a desk all day long. I do no other form of exercise. I Cellercise 10 minutes a day that's it, and I feel like a kid again.

But Beware, Please read on...

BEWARE
I've been teaching my wellness program for nearly 15 years and just as in the 70s when the cheaper rebounders flooded the market, the rebound industry is now producing cheap rebounders that look similar to the Cellerciser®. However when the steel in the spring is cheap, you sink without the resistance necessary to build the body up. Some companies have actually made the legs on their rebounders longer to help their customers avoid hitting the ground.

We produce the very best mini-trampoline on the market. Put our unit next to anybodys and we will guarantee you will see and feel the difference. We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers who are more family than customers. We have chosen not to sell the Cellerciser® in stores like our competitors do. We sell through Doctors, health practitioners, word of mouth, and through our company directly. Our customers can call and talk with me or my staff. We consult with Doctors on the benefits of Cellercise®. And I continue to share my program with groups all over the United States and different areas of the world.

The bottom line, we don't just want to sell you a great piece of equipment, we want you to get results. There are lots of rebounders, but there is only one Cellerciser®.

Chef AJ's Healthy Kitchen Dr. Diehl Approved

2011-09-22T19:38:00.000-07:00

Plant Base Diet Recipes

All recipes are CHIP "Coronary Health Improvement Project" approved

Dr. Diehl wrote the forward in Chef AJ's book "Unprocessed."

CHIP is based on the foundation that 75% of our Western diseases are "lifestyle-related," according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

Here are two of Chef AJ's DVD's I was reviewing:

Chef AJ and Dr. Matt "Healthy Made Delicious"

Lose Weight
Increase Energy
Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Each DVD comes with recipes inserted

Chef AJ has followed a plant based diet for over 33 years. She is a vegan chef, raw food chef and culinary instructor in Los Angeles.

Matthew Lederman, M.D. co-authored the popular nutrition book "Keep it Simple, Keep it Whole." He is a board-certified internal Medicine physician who specializes in nutrition and lifestyle medicine at Exsalus Health and Wellness Center in Los Angeles, CA.

The second DVD is Holiday Recipes by Chef AJ

Eight great vegan recipes for your holiday dinner.

Easy
Delicious
Fun

The recipes on her DVD's only have a few raw but if you have seen her book it contains a lot of raw recipes. Her specialty is teaching people how to prepare plant indulgent food without using processed or refined ingredients like sugar, salt and oil. Chef AJ only uses plant based whole foods, such as fruits, to sweeten.

RAWSOME Raw Food Recipe Book By Brigitte Mars Book Review

2011-09-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

More Than 200 Recipes!

RAWSOME by Brigitte Mars published by Basic Health Publications

Softcover - 356 pages

Maximizing Health, Energy, and Culinary Delight with the Raw Foods Diet

Supporting emotional stability
Increasing energy levels
Clearing the skin
Boosting immune-system function
Improving digestive function
Dispelling depression
Sustaining overall good health

Brigitte Mars provides more than 200 kitchen-tested, real-people approved raw foods recipes.

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant from Boulder, CO, who has been working with natural medicine for more than thirty years. She teaches herbal medicine through Esalen, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, and Naropa Institute.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction: The Raw Advantage

1. What Is Raw--And What Is Not?

2. Why Go Raw?

3. Raw Foods Encyclopedia

4. The Raw Kitchen

5. Raw Recipes

6. Eating Raw With Family and Friends

7. Using Food for Healing

Appendix: Nutrients and Source Foods

Glossary

Bibliography

Resources

Index

About the Author

A great resource book with more than 200 raw food recipes for a raw food diet. Under Mar's instruction, readers will enjoy making everything from juices and shakes to salads, soups, dressings, yogurts, crackers, spreads, dips, vegetable burgers, curries, vegetable pastas, wraps, and more. Did I mention dessert: brownies, ice cream, lemon bars, fruit leathers, pies, cakes, puddings, and other yummy treats.

Rejuvenate Your Life Recipes for Energy by Serene Allison Book Review

2011-09-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

I'm reviewing this vegan raw food diet cookbook Rejuvenate Your Life

Recipes for Energy by Serene Allison and I've had many of the raw food recipes from her book and none have been disappointing.

Serene was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, came to the USA with her parents as a young adult, married Sam Allison and they now have eight children.

You can find Rejuvenate Your Life on her website www.aboverubies.org or call 1-877-729-9861.

"A capable, intelligent and virtuous woman, who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far ABOVE RUBIES or pearls."

Proverbs 31:10

Chapters

Chapter 1: It's Time to Re-juve-the-nation!

Chapter 2: The Art and Music of Un-Cooking

Chapter 3: Regularly Used Ingredients

Chapter 4: Utensils to Rejuvenate Your Kitchen

Chapter 5: How to Live a Rejuvenated Life on a Tight Budget

Chapter 6: Is Your Family Restistant?

Chapter 7: The Art of Building a Salad

Chapter 8: Salad Sensations

Chapter 9: Delectable Dressings and Delightful Cheeses

Chapter 10: I'm Glad I Didn't Have to Give Up Pasta

Chapter 11: Candle Light Dinners

Chapter 12: Pizza Hut is History

Chapter 13: Entering the Wonderful World of Veggie-Nut Stuffers

Chapter 14: Mexican Fiesta

Chapter 15: Flax Crackers Anyone?

Chapter 16: The Living Bakery

Chapter 17: Breaking the Night Time Fast

Chapter 18: Creamy Smoothies and Nut Milks

Chapter 19: Dreamy Desserts

Chapter 20: Little Treats

Chapter 21: Sha'lu Shalom (Middle Eastern Recipes)

Chapter 22: Rejuvenating Soups

Chapter 23: Why Raw?

Recipe Index

Interesting Information

Have you seen an obese squirrel with wobbly thighs?

The easy way to open a young coconut

The hole in our energy bucket

A stiff broom or a slimy mop?

Toxic sludge

Fill your soul as well as your tummy

Raw food and stable blood sugar

Cooking fries the pancreas

Sweet and tantalizing

No teeth in the bowel

In Rejuvenate Your Life, Allison shares that this book is basic food that she lives on and feeds her family. She shares God's plan for our diet.

Matthew Kenney Everyday RAW Express Vegan Book Review

2011-09-21T17:45:00.000-07:00

Easy Raw Vegan Recipes

Gibbs Smith Publisher sent me this book to review.

Everyday RAW Express by Matthew Kenney

Recipes in 30 minutes or less

Well I like all of Matthews others vegan raw recipe books so this one is on my list also. Everyday RAW Express is unique because of it's time saving vegan raw recipes. I'm elated that Matthew Kenney came up with this book. One question I am always asked is how to prepare raw recipes easier and Matthew Kenney put together this great raw food recipe book. Beautiful color photographs by Adrian Mueller.

Matthew Kenney is a chef, restaurateur, caterer, and food writer. He has appeared on the Today Show, the Food Network, and numerous morning and talk shows. Matthew splits his time between New York and Maine.

No long ingredient lists and remember the title RAW Express in 30 minutes or less.

Every day RAW Express has a great assortment of elixirs, smoothies, soups, starters, salads, wraps and rolls, pasta, entrees, condiments, desserts.

Just to name a few of the vegan raw recipes in Everyday RAW Express

Elixirs

Spy-C Lemonade

Green Juice

Ginger Ale

Fire Starter

Smoothies

Mango, Goji and Basil Smoothie

Black Cherry and Hemp Smoothie

Soups

Summer Squash, Coriander Sour Cream Soup

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Cream Corn Chowder, Jalapeno Parsley Pesto

Express Starters

Avocado Carpaccio

Curried Carrot Slaw, Endive, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins

Express Salads

Frisee Fennel, Walnuts, Cranberry, Maple Vinaigrette

Mexican Layered Salad

Seaweed Salad

Thai Slaw, Kohlrabi, Basil, and Mint

Express Wraps and Rolls

Spinach Zucchini Pizza Roll

Spicy Hand Roll, Daikon, Napa Cabbage, Carrots and Sprouts

Romaine, Sweet Pea Puree

Hummus Wrap

Express Pasta

Carrot Ribbons, Sweet Tomatoes

Parsnip Noodles, Cilantro Walnut Pesto

Spicy Sesame Noodles

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Express Entrees

Spring Vegetable Couscous, Fava

Portobello Steak, Wilted Spinach

Poblanos, Corn Pudding, Sweet Pepper Crema

Express Condiments

Golden Raisin Relish

Jalapeno Parsley Pesto

Pico de Gallo

Sour Cream

Gomashio

Harrissa

Express Desserts

Blueberry Sherbet

Banana Chia Pudding

Hemp Milk

Banana Gelato

Maple Creme Brulee

Lemon Bavarois, Raspberry Syrup

Russell James The Raw Food Chef's Carrot Cake

2011-09-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

For this month's potluck I decided to throw together this vegan raw food recipe by the raw food chef, Russell James.

Carrot and Orange Cake

2 cups pecans, ground in a food processor

3 cup carrot, finely grated

1/4 cup raisins, roughly chopped

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice*

Date paste**

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon orange zest

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

* Mixed spice is a blend of cinnamon, coriander seed, caraway, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. If you’re in the US you can use pumpkin pie spice.

** Make the date paste by grinding 1 cup soft dates and 1/2 cup orange juice in a food processor until smooth.

- Thoroughly mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

- Shape into individual cakes or press into one large cake, ready to be cut at the end.

- Place on a dehydrator sheet and dehydrate at 115 degrees F for 8 – 12 hours. If you don’t have a dehydrator you can simply place the cake into the fridge to set.

For the frosting
1 1/2 cups cashews
2 TBSP agave
1/2 cup water
3 TBSP coconut oil
1 TBSP vanilla
1/4 TSP salt

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth.

Place in fridge to achieve a thicker consistency and spread on cake when you’re ready to serve.

Garnish cake with nutmeg.

How To Be Your Own Raw Food Chef Homestudy Course

Vegan Raw Food Potluck Sept 2011

2011-09-19T13:52:00.000-07:00

September's Raw Food Potluck

What is you favorite food for potlucks?

Raw Carrot Cake

Egg-less Salad

Raw Carob Chocolate

Alissa Cohen's Pakora

Beautiful Beet Salad

Soft Wheat and Hard Wheat Sprouts

Wheatgrass Growing

Almond Cookies

Rejuvilac 3 different kinds

Vegan Raw Food Potato Salad Recipe

2011-09-16T15:11:00.000-07:00

This raw potato salad recipe came from Matthew Kenney's book "Everyday Raw!" I just wanted to show you how much it looks like the real potato salad recipe. Did I like it? Oh yes, I will make it again. The jicama in this raw food recipe gave it a slight crunch but the flavors were totally potato salad if that makes sense. A great picnic recipe to talk along on our hikes! So if you see Matthew Kenney's book at the local bookstore. I say "grab it!" I've tried several of his easy vegan raw recipes.

Raw Spicy Zucchini Chips Recipe

2011-09-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

This easy raw vegetable recipe for dehydrated zucchini chips is one of my favorites!

Eating raw zucchini is easy with this recipe. Just make sure you make a lot because they will disappear.

Before I even started eating a raw food diet I tried making dehydrated zucchini chips and I wasn't too excited. You don't have to be on a raw vegan diet to enjoy these yummy treats.

I found when I think they are done to dehydrate even longer and they are even better!!

Marinade:

4 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

2 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp celtic salt

1/4 tsp cayenne

2 1/2 tsp onion powder

2 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp basil

1/2 tsp oregano

2-3 zucchini

Slice your zucchini with a madeline very thin.

Mix marinade and toss with sliced zucchini and lay out on dehydrator trays in a single layer.

Dehydrate 14-20 hours.

Mimi Kirk Vegan Raw Caesar Salad

2011-09-14T22:13:00.000-07:00

70 year old Mimi Kirk shows us another one of her favorite vegan raw food recipes. Nice cold crispy romaine!
I love her huge wood salad bowl. I thought I had a big wood salad bowl but this one is really neat!! Mimi came out with her book this year, Live Raw: Raw Food Recipes for Good Health and Timeless Beauty. You can visit Mimi's website HERE

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

2011-09-14T22:01:00.000-07:00

Where to buy chia seeds is easy to find.

I can still hear the tune from the commercial for the Chia Pet. Ch-Ch-Chia!! Cha Cha Cha! Well next year the Chia Pet turns thirty.

The terra cotta pet that sprouts green hair. I absolutely love Chia Pudding! I have posted in the past a recipe for Chia Pudding HERE. A great vegan raw substitute for tapioca pudding.

These little seeds are packed with nutrients and some say they keep you energized and hydrated. I take Chia Pudding sometimes when I hike. They reduce food cravings, stop aging and reduce blood pressure and control blood sugar. Chia seeds weight loss. You will feel fuller faster. So it might help with weight loss by keeping me full! So from what I read just 1 teaspoon of those little seeds will get rid of hunger since they absorb 9 times their own weight.

Aztec warriors lived on one tablespoon of chia seeds a day.

Know your source and purchase organic chia seeds super food.

Chia seed benefits and nutritional value make them a great super food.

Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, a complete protein, calcium, iron, and magnesium.

Rich in Vitamin B

More fiber than flaxseed

More protein than soy

15 times more magnesium than broccoli

6 times more calcium than milk

More potassium than bananas

Great for pets

I keep them on had always. I like to sprinkle a few teaspoons on a salad before serving.

The chia seed has the ability to absorb more than 12 times its weight in water turning those little seeds into tapioca type plumps. Preparing chia seeds are very easy. If you are making chia seed pudding just make sure you stir it or put it in a jar and shake it every minute or so until they start plumping up. If you just put your chia seed recipe together and let it sit there your chia seeds will stick together in a clump. So, then when your ready to eat your pudding it will have clumps with dry chia seeds inside. Trust me! It has happened to me once. I learned keep them stirred for the first 5 minutes and you should be fine with your chia pudding recipe!

Ch-Ch-Chia!

A Hike and Picnic in Glacier National Park

2011-09-04T22:23:00.000-07:00

On September 3, 2011 we visited Many Glaciers Hotel in Glacier National Park.

Here were driving along the St. Mary River headng to Many Glacier.

Entering the northeastern entrance to Glacier National Park.

A reminder that we are in "Bear Country!"

Many Glacier Park Entrance

Time for a wonderful picnic. We hiked the popular Hidden Lake Trail earlier and worked up a appetite!

On the picnic menu:

Vegan Black Bean Burgers on Whole Wheat Buns

Vegan Potato Salad

Tortilla Chips and Homemade Salsa

Raw Curry Wraps with Hummus

Garden fresh lemon cucumbers, celery and tomatoes

Raw Chia Pudding for dessert!

Swiftcurrent Lake

Looking across the Swiftcurrent Lake at the Many Glacier Hotel

Swiftcurrent Lake

Now heading back to Logan Pass to get back home to Kalispell. Another great day in Glacier National Park.

Here is a photo of the Raw Spicy Curry Wraps leftover a day later and so very good!

These Raw Curry Wraps bend just like a tortilla and taste great. A blend of golden flax seeds and coconut with some curry spices. They are great because they are pliable and make great tortillas. Fast and easy to whip up and dehydrate for about 4-5 hours then store in refrigerator for several days.

I found these raw Curry Wraps in

Raw Fusion Recipes

Linda Joy Rose, Ph.D.

Alissa Cohen's Living on Live Food Recipe "Pakora"

2011-08-31T10:55:00.000-07:00

Pakora

I made Alissa Cohen's raw food recipe for "Pakora" for our 13 mile hike in Glacier National Park. We did the highline trail again to Granite Park Chalet and down to the loop.

Half way through we did the 1 mile up to the overlook to view the glaciers and Many Glacier

Our hike was beautiful. We love Glacier National Park. I make my pakora ahead time and the recipe is very easy, the hardest part is just chopping your vegetables 1/4 - 1/2 inch pieces. In Living on Live Food on page 432 of Alissa's book she has a little information about the recipe that it came from Robert Reed, the owner of the Organic Garden Restaurant in Beverly, Massachusetts. To make them you make a great seed batter with special spices and mix with a mixture of vegetables and then dehydrate for 6-12 hours. They keep great in the refrigerator. Taste great if you make a dipping sauce to go along with them. I was hiking so I just threw in a few for my trip.

Alissa Cohen other book "Raw Food for Everyone!"

Glacier Park The Highline Trail

2011-08-02T00:13:00.000-07:00

Glacier National Park

The Highline Trail

Logan Pass

The Highline Trail begins at Logan Pass on the Going to the Sun Road and then runs north, following the Continental Divide in the process, to Fifty Mountain Campground, it's about 20 miles total.

This year because of all the snow finally opened 3 days ago.

It is recommended to hike with appropriate hiking and self-arrest equipment.

You never know what you might see along on the trails. The wildlife doesn't move off the trail usually you do. We always run into bighorn sheep and mountain goats. I've never run into a bear but you never know when that might happen. Make noise!

Here is where the "Garden Wall" starts. You can see the Going to the Sun Road below.

The exciting part to me is the thrilling "Garden Wall" that runs from Logan Pass to the Granite Park Chalet. It is about 7 or so miles. The hike has many flat spots and gradual inclines here and there.

We love the beautiful mountain goats!

During the summer months is a great time to take advantage of all the hiking every where. I will try to post more hikes soon.

Great exercise!

Here we are having lunch on the cliff area. You can see over to Many Glacier area with Swift Current Lake in the distance then in the middle Lake Josephine and the closest lake is Grinnell Lake.

The adorable marmots!!