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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(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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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