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 digit temperatures that burn heavy during the pitta months. ice cold cucumber limeade 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups frozen cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/2... Read More

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 wheat and gluten free, vegan, superfood wonder in my mind. peanut butter cookies 2 cups shredded coconut 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter with a hint of sea... Read More

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 has swept me off my feet and taken over as a main sorce of hydration. it is worth finding the aloe juice because of its extreme nutritional... 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

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 and are in abundance throughout summer. a cucumber has the same ph balance as the skin and adding them to your regular eating lifestyle can... Read More

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, but because i cannot help myself, i played around with the recipe, dressed it up and made a completely raw/living... Read More

kettled kale chips

kettled kale is enough to make you open up and say WOW! it seems to occur with each and every handful at my house. bursting with a powerful combination of superfoods inphyusing quite a bit of sweet and a little bit salty, these are a full on p-a-r-t-y. kettled kale chips 1-2 heads of kale-any style 1 cup apple, chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, soaked (6 hours) and rinsed very well 1/4 cup dates, chopped 1/4 cup banana, chopped 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4... Read More

root down tonic

‘root’ def. relating to an origin or source, an essential core, the underlying support. roots are known to serve the plant they host working to absorb and assimilate richness from the soil ensuring complete nourishment. energetically roots are much like our small intestine whose primary function is the absorption of nutrients from a food source. coincidently, consuming root plants appears to benefit the performance of a healthy intestinal... Read More

rosemary walnut crackers

another simple cracker rawcipe that recycles your almond pulp into a solid transporter for your favorite spreads. the walnuts and flaxseed wallop you with the omega 3 fatty acids that are essential to our diet and besides having powerful anti-inflammatory agents, the rosemary is exceptionally flavorful. mix this up, dry it out and eat these up! rosemary walnut crackers 2 cups water 1 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup almond pulp 1/4 cup walnuts (finely... Read More