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

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

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

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