health and wellness tips
ice cold cucumber limeade
here it is, a new groove to break the summertime monotony. ice cold cucumber limeade is a soft, subtle mix and just a little something to help you sit back to unwind. much like ice cold cucumber lemonade, the limeade is a refreshing burst of hydration full of cooling properties. total perfection for the triple […]
peanut butter cookies
as long as a chocolate chip cookie was in the works, it seemed a bit silly not to create a peanut butter cookie as well. after all, they have always been my favorite. really, peanut butter anything has always made me quite happy and these are no different. although not completely raw, they are a […]
basil oil dressing
basil oil is a crisp fresh dressing to top salads, grains or any deserving main dish for that matter. the word basil comes from the greek word basileus meaning king, and as such, it is considered the king of herbs by many. although well known through italian cuisine, basil originally hails from india and regions of asia. it would go that if […]
ice cold cucumber lemonade
recently a friend asked if i had ever used frozen cucumbers in a recipe. intriguing question and at that point i had not, now i’m nearly obsessed. instead of ice cubes, my freezer is full of peeled and chopped cucumbers that are ready for immediate use. the result? a super slushy cool liquid refreshment that […]
cuts like a buffalo living walnut milk
walnuts are a powerhouse of omega 3 fatty acids and in comparison, contain more omega 3’s than any other nut. the wealth of fatty acids support proper brain function and essentially boost brain power to help foster and create clear thought patterns. b vitamins, vitamin e and substantial amounts of melatonin have also been found […]
superfood soft serve ice cream
superfood soft serve is a thick and creamy, dairy free ice cream that will cool off even the hottest summer afternoon. very simple, super tasty and quite elusive when it comes to being photographed. mostly because i keep eating it! grab your blender, invite your friends over and walk fearlessly into the dog days of […]
cucumber aloe green juice cooler
fresh juice is the ultimate fast food. it is literally a nutrient express to better health. the cucumber aloe green juice cooler is a green juice that tastes so fresh and so clean, the most superb pairing for the hot summer months. consisting of ninety percent water, cucumbers are known to be a cooling vegetable […]
cl’s living chocolate chip cookies
cl’s living chocolate chip cookies were inspired by a post i saw over at cucina libera, loosely translated, free cuisine. many times a recipe has promised their chocolate chip cookie will taste like the real thing and i am left not sold, until now. at cucina libera the cookies were already a great high-raw, vegan, nut free recipe, […]
pineapple slices
looking for a sweet snack that does not include any refined sugar? pineapple slices are exactly what you are looking for! this is a simple rawcipe that asks for nothing more than some basic prep time followed by an abundance of patience. immediately, the pineapple tastes so sweet and wonderful, it will be difficult to wait […]
sea of leafy greens with kelp noodles
sea of leafy greens with wheat and gluten free kelp noodles is a recipe based on simplicity with the added nutritional benefit and texture of kelp noodles. kelp noodles are made from an all natural, raw kelp sea vegetable that is stripped of its outer skin, leaving the thin, clear unprocessed, interior you see. sea […]
