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

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

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

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 in walnuts. melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland and it is responsible for inducing... Read More

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 summer. superfood soft serve 1 cup water 1/2 cup cashew butter 1/4 cup coconut butter or coconut manna 3 tablespoons active manuka honey... Read More

vegan savory seed cheese

savory seed cheese is a high-raw, vegan, non-dairy, nut-free, wheat and gluten free cheese that is full of flavor and over the top with excitement. the raw sunflower seeds used are full of healthy fats, proteins, fibers, minerals, as well as, vitamin e. each an important component to the nutritional quality of your diet and of fundamental importance in creating your most brilliant health. dill is an herb that is pungent and warming and touted as... Read More

touch of lime kale chips

limes are high on my list of favorites and in my little kitchen an abundance of the round, green, love muffins can be found at all times. same story as the green leafy champion referred to as kale. so, why not let them orchestrate an explosion of flavor together? kind of like the hint of lime tostitos, but not really at all. in the end, it is just another reason to eat more kale. make a double batch touch of lime kale chips. it’s an easy wheat... Read More

cumin thin crisp vegan crackers

got almond pulp? a very good friend of mine is on a mission to rid her house of as much waste as possible and recently asked what could be done with leftover almond pulp. this is a crazy simple, super tasty rawcipe. the possibilities that can be created from the base are endless! for a nutty, peppery flavor that seems to be pretty versatile cumin makes an excellent fit, not to mention its powerful nutritional value which also comes in handy. cumin... Read More

raw living cuisine and superfoods: what they are and where to begin

while in search of my own radically brilliant health, i’ve come to have a not-too-secret love affair with raw living cuisine and superfoods. raw living cuisine is food that has been cooked to a temperature of less than 115 degrees and consists of consuming uncooked, unprocessed, mostly organic fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and superfoods are foods that have a dozen or more unique nutritional qualities allowing them to serve as both food... Read More

green+gold=magnificence

let’s get this out of the way, i’m really into the coconut. i’m into the coconut itself, as well as, the coconut waters, the coconut meat, the shredded coconut, the coconut oil, the coconut butter and the funny thing is that the coconut is not even a true nut but a drupe. that places it into the same family as the peach, the plum, the nectarine, the mango and even the almond. this RAWcipe calls for the coconut’s water which... Read More