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Pineapple Parfaits with Raspberry Gelée

June 9, 2009

Raspberries and pineapple accompany a rich coconut base to create a refreshing, creamy dessert in this layered parfait.

Udon Noodles with Spinach, Shitakes, and Sweet Sake Broth

June 3, 2009

A simple, semi-raw vegan dish perfect for raw food transitioning or satisfying carbo-cooked cravings. One of the most important things to keep in mind when you’re new to a raw food lifestyle is that it’s not about perfection. It’s very easy to become overwhelmed or even overzealous, and inadvertently create a recipe for failure and [...]

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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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How to Make a Perfect Tomato Taste Even Better

August 26, 2008

(raw vegan, vegan, gluten-free) Nothing’s tastier than a perfectly and properly ripened summer tomato, except taking them and slow roasting or drying them either via conventional oven or dehydrator. I make these all the time when I get good Romas (aka plum) and I warn you, they are addictive. The result, particularly for the slow-roasted [...]

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Adventures of the Durian

April 24, 2008

See more of these durian photos on Flickr! When I went to my favorite Asian foods market today in Viet-town for young coconuts and bento boxes, I didn’t expect to find a whole barrel full of live, REAL, fresh durians! I’d finally come face to face with the elusive fruit I have only heard of [...]

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The Power of Sea Vegetables

April 15, 2008

Julie’s Raw Ambition is officially proclaiming the role as Sea Vegetable Queen. . .the passionate voice of advocacy for that weird, squiggy, shriveled-up dark brownish leafy stuff found in plastic packages that read “Wakame”, “Wild Atlantic Kombu”, or “Laver” in the Asian section of your local Whole Foods or health food store. You know it [...]

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The Zumex Zooms!

April 8, 2008

This absolutely cool Zumex orange juice machine is nothing too new. You may have even seen them in juice bars or restaurants. This particular one has been with me for almost two years, and even longer for my husband since he bought it way before we were married. Why am I just now getting excited [...]

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