From the monthly archives:

November 2008

12 Ways to Save Money & Stay Raw

November 26, 2008

Anyone who hasn’t been living under a proverbial rock these days is well aware of the economic doom and gloom painted by the media. While it’s true that we’re in the midst of an uncertain financial future that’s spinning many of us into conservation mode, shouldn’t we already be mindful of our food spending? The [...]

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Orlando’s Gone Raw at Café 118

November 20, 2008

Author and raw food chef Matthew Kenney has opened the first raw food restaurant in Central Florida. A review of Cafe 118 plus an interview with Matthew.

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"Roasted" Vegetable Stack with Tomato, Arugula, Purple Basil Hemp Pesto, & Macadamia Parmesan

November 11, 2008

(raw vegan)
Last week, I finally got hold of some flawlessly fresh portobello mushroom caps – something that has seemed hard to come by around Orlando lately. And I wanted to have them marinated and dehydrated immediately! A friend who has recently become intrigued by raw food asked me, “Dehydrated mushrooms? Where is the pleasure in [...]

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Spanish Style Sprouted Saffron Quinoa

November 8, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten-free)
I just love saffron, especially in a yellow rice or pasta dish. It has a unique subtlety all its own. It can indeed be pricey, but a little goes a long way and adds a luxurious, ethnic tone to Spanish, Latin, and Mediterranean dishes. This is my raw take on a favorite Spanish [...]

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Black & White Hazelnut Truffles

November 5, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten free)
Some tweeting about Nutella last week helped to put the chocolate bug in my (un)cooking bonnet. It was that time again for something sweet, something rich and chocolatey. What could be better than that something tasting like a healthy version of Nutella? Well, that was the idea anyway. These dense, decadent truffles [...]

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