Why Your Diet is Not Enough

November 3, 2010
Why Your Diet is Not Enough

Imagine standing on one side of a very large room full of furniture, and you must walk through it to get to the opposite side.  There’s no straight path, and you have to do it blindfolded. You’ll eventually get there, but not as efficiently since you’ll probably be bumping into things along the way. Or, [...]

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A Major Victory in Healing Crohn’s Disease + Healing Tips

July 5, 2010
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My Crohn’s disease has healed and is officially in remission after 7+ years! Read on about my recent diagnosis, test results, and how raw foods and lifestyle changes have been strong weapons in the defeat.

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Spinach, “Raw”cotta, & Squash Involtini with Marinara

March 16, 2010
Spinach, Rawcotta & Squash Involtini with Marinara

Yellow straight-neck squash replace eggplant in this involtini, also known as “rollatini”. This raw-vegan version is perfect comfort food, filled with spinach and macadamia “raw”cotta, finished with overnight tomato marinara.

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Dobos Torte: Hardly Hungarian, More a Mess

March 12, 2010
Dobos Torte FAIL

With regret, my raw version of the Hungarian dobos torte has fallen flat, squishy, and sloppy. At least this time around.

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Minty Mashed Peas on a Taro Chip

March 8, 2010
Amuse Bouche Monday: Minty Mashed Peas on a Taro Chip

Fresh, sweet garden peas are mashed with fresh mint leaves, a touch of curry, and a pinch of cayenne and served on a crispy taro chip.

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You Told Me Your Sinful Pleasures, & The Winner Is…

March 5, 2010
Hungarian Dobos Torte

Congratulations to Earth Mother of “In the Raw” whose Hungarian Dobos Torte entry has captivated the raw dessert creative powers that be. In just one week, can a raw version emerge capturing the same tasty delight as the original?

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Amuse Bouche Monday: Sweet Grape Tomato Tartare with Sea Lettuce, Ponzu

March 1, 2010
Sweet Grape Tomato Tartare with Sea Lettuce, Ponzu

Sweet grape tomatoes are minced into a “tartare” and simply dressed with ponzu, grated ginger, sesame seeds, and scallions on a piece of sea lettuce.

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Pimento “Cheese” Spread & Caramelized Onion Flatbread

February 26, 2010
Pimento

This is a tribute to the Southern classic pimento cheese spread, made with luscious macadamias and pine nuts, a perfect match with savory caramelized onion flatbread.

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