winterized dairy-free walnut milk

cuts like a buffalo living walnut milk gets winterized this season with warming ground spices. both cinnamon and nutmeg help destroy cold in the body and at the same time, will stimulate circulation. in an aryuvedic sense, nutmeg will pacify the vatta dosha while it increases the pitta. ground nutmeg is also a natural sleep remedy and is often served in warm milk prior to bed. serve it warm or serve it cold, either way, winterized dairy-free walnut... Read More

blue-green algae anytime cocktail

klamath lake blue-green algae anytime cocktail and i go way back and i’m always on a mission to make it a habit for others. i find an elegance in its ease and i always head back for more. potent with intrinsic nutritional invincibility it clears my head, stimulates focus and points me in the right direction while keeping my immune system at full strength. even the toughest critic has found enjoyment in a drink that ‘tastes like summertime’. although... Read More

pecan brownie ice cream sundae

as it turns out the pecan brownie bar is an excellent floatation device for the superfood soft serve ice cream. this is a rawcipe that is free of wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, and any refined sugars. when the extra minute is taken to add-in the tart cherry drizzle, you will have created for yourself one spectacularly healthy, raw, living ice cream sundae experience not to be missed. pecan brownie sundae 1 pecan brownie bar 1 scoop superfood soft serve... Read More

tart cherry drizzle

tart cherry drizzle has endless possibilities and is high on the lip smack-ability index. tart cherries are beneficial because they are high in antioxidants and phenolics, helping to reduce deposits of uric acid in the joints and therefore reducing painful feelings associated with inflammation. they also contain melatonin and that helps us turn out our own lights at the end of the day and sends us into a restful sleep. a concentrated cherry juice... 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

cucumber attack green juice

first to admit that my consumption of cucumbers is a little over the top this summer, i am unable to control it and alas, i surrender. it’s hot, they are cooling, i’m thirsty, they are quenching and in my mind that defines a mutually beneficial healthy relationship. cucumber attack green juice is just as it sounds, a cucumber heavy hitter that makes its way through your juicer. sweet and easy, but unusually powerful. the cuke attack... 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