no frill lemon ginger ale

no frill lemon ginger ale is warming yet refreshingly healthy and takes very little time to prepare. ginger root has properties that will nurture the ailments of the coming season such as a runny nose, the common cough, as well as sinus and throat congestion. plain and simple, ginger root is an intense immune system booster and a digestive system superhero that will increase your internal fire and allow you to heat up the body from the inside... Read More

celeriac sushi rice

celeriac, declared the ugly ducking of the veggie world, easily becomes a beautiful wheat, gluten and grain free sticky sushi rice. found in the same family as the turnip and potato, celeriac is a low starch cousin of the starchy winter root vegetables. it is a great alternative to its more starchy family members. this ugly duckling is high in both potassium and soluble fiber,  which may help lower blood pressure while reducing the amount of... Read More

salt-n-peppa kale chips

have i mentioned my adoration of kale? it’s big, it’s consuming and a record was set following a long yoga class one afternoon. coming in hungry, it took little time to clear four dehydrator trays before even sitting down. one head of kale per tray and that’s a lot of green. excessive? yes, but really it’s none of your business and i do remember a company slogan convincing me ‘you can’t eat just one‘ somewhere... Read More

living chocolate frosting

let’s face it, chocolate tastes great on just about everything with the exception of maybe cabbage. if you have ever experienced a sweet tooth, in many cases, frosting is a necessity and at times there is an irresistible force that compels one to consume more than one should. used here is a locally made 100% cacao bar from life opening chocolates. it’s dairy free, soy free, gluten free, contains no refined sugar and has aptly been... Read More

keep it simple kale salad

keep it simple salads (kiss) are salads that require few ingredients, little time and make a big fatty deposit in your health savings account. kale salad is the first one coming your way as it’s an easy go-to of mine. the preparation for this kiss is identical to the prep for the basic kale chip minus the use of the dehydrator. known to be a bit of an animal when kale is present, i’m unable to help myself because anyway that it is prepared,... Read More

pecan brownie bars

pecan brownie bars are a raw, living, wheat and gluten free option geared to delight the senses. the pecan itself is an elegant, versatile and rich tasting nut that has been shown to improve the immune system when it is included in the diet day to day. containing more antioxidants than other nuts, studies have also shown that pecans are effective in the fight against heart disease, cancer, alzheimer’s and parkinson’s disease. pecan brownie... Read More

seasoned walnut taco meat

looking for a little flare in flavor for a mexican themed dinner with friends? seasoned walnut taco meat will make a great base and even the biggest meat eater has stepped forward to admit that they truly enjoyed the substitute. holy moley, what a day maker! simple enough and a bit addictive , scoop it up and pile it on! seasoned walnut taco meat 2 cups soaked and dehydrated walnuts 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coconut secret raw coconut... Read More

arugula salad with basil oil dressing

arugula salad with nuts, peaches and basil oil dressing is a satisfying, crisp and light salad. honestly, this time of year it works morning, noon and night for me! i have only love for anything that falls into the family of fresh green vegetables and even more so when dressed in a few of my favorite things. the sweetness of the peaches combined with the basil oil dressing rounds out the peppery bitterness that some people fear in arugula. personally,... Read More

unsweetened coconut yogurt

unsweetened coconut yogurt is a sugar free, dairy free and nut free vegan superfood masterpiece. it does not contain any probiotics per say but still easily lends itself to the category of yogurt in consistency. healthy fat, protein and a host of other benefits are lurking in the madness that is so easily achievable. this will taste great on its own or with fresh berries and granola while also highly functional as an add-in to other recipes that call... Read More

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 basil is the king of herbs, then basil oil dressing might possibly be the king of oils. basil oil dressing 1... Read More