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The perfect combination of sweet and tangy comes in this tiny, oval-shaped citrus fruit I love. They're so delicious but so rare. I wonder what the reason is? I sure haven't seen them at the market until a couple of weeks ago, and when I did I pretty much screamed, and probably looked like the happiest kid in Disneyland. I have a radar for treasures like this at the market. They haven't been.
....all around us. Have you ever been out of greens, that is, opened your fridge only to be reminded that yesterday you used up your last piece of kale or spinach or whatever used to be there? This happens to me waaaay too often, but the truth is I don't forget, I just simply run out because when I stock up while visiting the farmers market nearby (that is, only once a week during the winter) I..
For the very first time, I decided to give away free coaching for one lucky person who is determined to take it to the next level. If you've missed out on this opportunity, don't worry, there will be more in the future. I already know that... The winner of this contest has been playing with raw foods for a while and is now ready to get on the fully raw path. I can not wait to connect with her!...
Have you noticed the new header? There will be more changes made around here to honor my two year anniversary of choosing the raw path. February also happens to be my birthday month and I'd like to celebrate all this by extending a helping hand to one lucky person! I know of the hardships of transitioning to and adopting a new lifestyle. I was raised on all kinds of food that included..
Ok, another favorite of mine, lemongrass, is the pick of the day. I love salads so much that I really don't like going without one for a day. Remember the party I wrote about yesterday? A woman asked which dish I liked the most (there were dozens of dishes, many of which were more like the raw gourmet kind of foods that took a long time to prepare). And what was my answer? The salad! : ) She was.
...Yep, there's no shortage of them and lately, I'm trying to make it to as many as I possibly can. I started with a party titled "Chocolate Love Affair" that took place in Berkeley. This was an all raw event that's put on annually around Valentine's Day and it consists of recipe demos by chocolatiers, samples of all kinds of products made of cacao, treats and samples by local vendors, etc. and..
Colorful concoctions on a whim.. Not just pretty colors but also such delicious flavors....hmmm, they're divine. New favorites of mine I'll be sharing with you in a moment. I cut up a mango the other day to freeze so I could make ice cream but then I changed my mind. I made an amazing raspberry concoction with it instead. It's similar to ice cream but without too much of the creaminess (no mylk..
The weather has taken a turn and the temperature's been dropping, on the Northern hemisphere, at least. The changing of seasons always challenges the body more and even if you're not affected by it we all see more people fight a cold, catch the flu, or just develop a small cough or sneeze. In fact, so many people are sick where I work that the medical team started giving out face masks (yes, I'm..
Alright, as I've promised, here are some juice combinations I like. These are all very cleansing and each one is a power shot in itself, an immune system booster, a multivitamin, and so forth. Real vitamins don't come in pill form, flu-shots are what they are (I won't get into that here) and these are cupfuls of nutrition that will easily replace and surpass whatever any of the... Continue
What have I been up to lately? Lots of things. Some of them are a surprise for now but I'll be sharing with you all in the upcoming posts, promise. First off, I started juicing more so I'll be taking notes of my favorite combinations for you. Here's the first one: I wasn't targeting a liver cleanse or doing a detox at all, it just so happens that the ingredients combined here could be used for.
The taste (or, rather, the memories) of a batch of similar chips stayed with me for so long that I had to create my own. Boy, was that a good idea! As the last batch of chips/crackers this year, I couldn't possibly imagine a greater new favorite. I had to label them wafers because they came out so thin and delicate and they have a "melt-in-your-mouth" feeling to them. Tart and spicy, green and...
Having turned vegan at such a young age, there are many recipes I never made, cooked or baked the traditional way. While a vegan lifestyle is well-catered to by restaurants and health-food stores I have never seen and/or tried even vegan biscotti, not to mention raw and living vegan biscotti. For some reason though it popped into my head about two weeks ago when I started brainstorming and trying.
Not a typical raw food recipe but it still makes it to the scene. Bread is one of the hardest foods to cut out while transitioning to a raw, living lifestyle. This bread is nothing like the fluffy wheat bread you remember vaguely from back in the cooked and baked days. It's kind of a substitute for the already dipped-into-herbed-olive-oil-and-toasted bread. All in one loaf. Seeds, small amount of.
Cooler weather calls for warming foods. Does that mean you have to give up on your raw lifestyle? Absolutely not. There are plenty of foods out there with great warming energy. Buckwheat is one of them. So why not use some buckwheat in recipes this season? Aside from its warming energy buckwheat has many health benefits. It's very high in minerals in general, especially such as... Co
While I'm a huge fan of roasted chestnuts, and do indulge every year, they're not the only warming holiday treat I can think of, not to mention that they can't be eaten raw. I figured it would be nice to have cupfuls of different kinds of flavored nuts on the table. They're so satisfying to have around and they can be done raw. No roasting or toasting required. They only take a few minutes of...
Most of us have our favorite dressings, I admit I'm no exception. In fact, I usually vary two different kinds for a period of time before I set out to create new versions. I guess a period has just ended because I recently came up with a couple of new ones. Here they are. You get two recipes today. They're both rich and creamy and they're both quick and easy to make. Creamy Green... Continue
There's a Bio store (organic health food grocery store) in Budapest that carries some cookies that are filled with a carob-sesame-honey filling. I lived on those for a while when I was there. Aside from the honey, they're vegan and whole grain and organic but of course not raw. That was perfect for me back then when I was a vegan whole foods enthusiasts and had not even heard of the strange...
Let's just say I have never been a huge fan of politics and that is an understatement. From what I've seen most politicians, if not all, never tell you the truth, or at least not the entire truth. Well, that's why I never think politics is even worth my time. BUT this is something completely different! The elections are just around the corner and unless you already had your chance to cast your.
This time of the year with holidays approaching is also about the time when (at least on the Northern hemisphere) the temperature is starting to take a bigger dip. Cooler mornings might call for a cup of warm chocolate and cooler evenings for a bowl of warming soup to cozy up on the couch with. Lucky us, spices of warm energy are available most places year-round and on top of that it's pumpkin...
At least they are to me since I never had them until a couple of weeks ago when I was given a bagful of them - I know, I'm such a lucky gal. : ) If they're new to you too I'm pretty sure you'll like them. The stem and the leaves lift right off like a cap and the edge of the skin is exposed. Once you remove the peel you're presented with a soft matter that might remind you of a very ripe mango...
Whether it's Summer or Winter, whether it's breakfast-time or closer to dinner, you can hardly go wrong the Mexican way. The type of cuisine that's known for its freshness, vibrant colors, and fun-loving family gatherings to prepare festive meals together can be made part of a raw household too. Most of the wonderfully flavorful dishes that, more often than not, rely on simple ingredients...
I was given figs again. This time two different kinds, the black mission variety and some Kalamata (?) and I decided to "shake them up" with other fruits and unique flavors. Needless to say, the outcome is so delicious that it's worth sharing with you : ) Fruit & Spice Mylk ShakeIngredients:(Serves 1 but you could split it with a friend : ) )2 cups almond mylk / your choice of nut...
As the weather has taken quite a sudden turn and the temperature's dropping the heat's getting turned up in my kitchen. I love my food spicy year round and will enjoy some raw dishes warm during the colder months but this is more than just a warm soup. Consider yourself warned: it's one thing that chopping onions will make you cry but this is also a sinus cleanser alright. It would
In my mind it's still summer time and seeing the abundance of beautiful fruits and veggies at the farmers market just adds to that feeling. End of the season also means there's fresh corn available and if you're lucky you may find some that's organic (which would ensure that it's non-GMO). If you've established a relationship with vendors you can trust you can just ask them and you may find that..
This year's list is out. Certain produce items are "ok" to buy conventional if you need to. You might be trying to save money and pay the extra bucks for some fruits and vegetables but not others, or you might just simply not able to find some of your favorite items among your favorite vendor's layout or in the organic section of the store. "The Dirty Dozen" list has those to insist on being...
My fridge was still full of zucchini a while back (yes, I know, I didn't have the chance to put this up before now) and so all I needed was some mushrooms because, as you probably agree, the rest of the ingredients are regulars in every raw foodie's pantry. Lasagna is definitely not an everyday dish at my home but it's great food for entertainment. Even guests who are not familiar with raw food...
I got figs! My dear colleague keeps bringing me goodies and a few days ago freshly picked black mission figs were hiding at the bottom of the brown bag he walked in with. Can you believe I had never had fresh figs in my life? Somehow, I never felt the urge to try. Well, that's the past. The now is filled with cookies because my very favorite cookies were teff cookies that were filled with figs....
A few days ago a dear colleague of mine surprised me with some freshly picked zucchini squashes from his garden. Yes, I know, I work with such nice people : )Well, that meant I had to get to work and go out of my way to make something other than a salad for once... And since it's basil season too, here's the outcome. HemPesto(Makes about 1/2 cup) large bunch of fresh basil1/4 cup hemp.
At first I wasn't planning on sharing this because it's "too simple" but then I thought, it's too good to not share! Simple but so yummy, not to mention the quickness factor....it so fits what RawFoodForTruth is about. Quick and simple can be so delicious and nourishing. My dear friend made these for me a few weeks ago when I visited him. We had these for dinner just before I had to hit th
As if raspberries were not "cool" enough anymore, right? No. Of course that's not the case. But... Yes, there's a BUT. Why would I get raspberries to make dressing when I live in Fairyland where all I have to do is just step outside of the house and I find myself surrounded with wild blackberry bushes?! I have been awaiting the season, watching them bloom and later show the green berries for...
What else could you use baby collards for? It's Summer time (on the Northern hemisphere anyway) and I didn't want to juice such fresh, crisp leaves. So I made tacos. Being about as large as the palm of my hand they're the perfect size and the perfect shape. Folded them into halves and filled them with sprouted goodness to end up with an enviable lunch. Baby Collard Tacos(Makes 6 tacos)For
Simply savory. As you know, I don't like to overcomplicate things. Keeping it easy on your schedule and your digestion...the way to go around here. I was given a huge bunch of fresh rosemary and I just had to start using it up instead of letting it sit there looking so sad. Here's the outcome... I haven't made crackers, or any kind of dehydrated stuff for that matter, for quite a while and..
For seven years I made and delivered california rolls to a health food co-op. They were made with rice and tofu though. I hardly ever ate them myself, probably because I already had to make them constantly and didn't feel like preparing any for home. Well, I had to come up with raw versions because they're so delicious and quick to make. This literally takes a couple of minutes as long as you...
My dearest Grandma always made this for Summer-time picnics or on hot days at home when we were kids. She makes the best fruit soups, of course. I'm just trying to imitate or reinvent her recipes and make raw versions of her magical creations. She uses sour cherries, the really dark (and sour, as the label suggest) cherries that are ever-so-popular in Europe but not quite so easy to come across...
For lack of a real birthday cake and a candle.... a macaroon and a scape will do for now : ) Raw Food For Truth's first Birthday! Yes, it has been that long. A year ago yesterday I had enough courage to show this blog to friends and family. The six recipes I had put together up until then have since grown into 70some, the most popular one being "Real Raw Marzipan", which I would have never
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Somehow I never get enough. Not because I don't like it. I love it, but romaine just goes down easier, much easier than dark greens. So when I make salad I usually reach for lettuce. One way to make kale easier to eat is marinating it. Make the salad but give the greens some time to break down. It's quick to fix in the evening for next day or make it in the morning for lunch or dinner. And as far.
I love new, I'm all about it. I get so excited every time we go to my favorite local health food store and always head to the "herbs and teas" department to see what I should try out next. It's not about the new flavors, the potential health benefits, the new recipes I get to come up with. It's all of it and more; it's that it's new and different : ) This time I didn't get to actually make this..
Quick, simple, delicious, and super nourishing. Sold? So am I. I must be because I had this two days in a row and I get bored with things fast. Well, except for salads. I can't seem to get tired of them but you gotta vary the dressing, right? ...And the rest of the ingredients, which I try to remember once in a while. Well, here's the dressing of today's (and yesterday's) salad: Goddess Avocado
A raw foodie's oatmeal? I wouldn't call it that. It's more like pudding, if you ask me. Yet another mushy texture that I was not very keen on trying out for the longest time. So glad I did though! Chia seeds are not only an amazing superfood but also very versatile. A simple breakfast porridge like this will give you the opportunity to experiment and create the most delicious flavor combinations..
The inspiration: last weekend while talking to my little sister on the phone she had lemon-poppy-seed cookies in the oven. I knew right then that I would be making something of that flavor combination and this is dedicated to her! Yes, I know you'll love it, L. : ) It's so simple to make and yet divine. A dessert or snack that's refreshing and guilt-free, and quite filling, really, what else...
I dare you to not love this! It might sound like an odd combination but I've been making this for a week now and I can't get tired of it. There's something good in everything bad for sure because I didn't even touch my juicer for months until now, after going through oral surgery (ouch). I will not get into the details of what a nightmare it was to feel the effects of anesthesia. I wanted to make.
No, this is not April Fools', I'm serious. I've been raw (on and off) for over a year and for the past month, for several reasons, more off then on. : ( That also means having eaten loaves of bread in one sitting every now and then! Yes, again, I'm serious! But this wonderful creation is so dense that even I can stop myself after two slices. Bread-making is not so common in raw kitchens. Raw...
Breadsticks and bread were already in the "oven". Their aromas were filling up all corners of the house and I was like a little kid checking on them every half an hour to see if they were ready to eat. Be ready for your home to smell at least as lovely as your favorite bakery that you walk into on a Saturday morning when the crisp, baked-to-perfection pastries and rolls, etc. are just taken out...
Need an excuse to eat chocolate? Well, let's review the health benefits of cacao and cinnamon. Just kidding! I'm not going to put you through any of that and delay your work in the kitchen. I've already talked about the goodness cacao, cinnamon, and nuts have to offer so I'll jump to dates, the main ingredient of these precious brownies. Dates Health Note Rich in magnesium, iron, potassium,...
I couldn't resist taking advantage of having such a beautiful yard and I decided to take pictures outside in the morning sun. Sometimes it takes months for me to make a recipe that I come up with. This is one of those cases. For some reason, I never got to it until last weekend. I've been looking forward to making this for two reasons: it's a great snack that's easy to take along and I know that.
Since my recent move to the Bay Area, many people tell me I'm so lucky. One of the reasons is that this is "superfood heaven" and I have access to a myraid of goods that health freaks like me obsess over. Still, I didn't expect a find such as this one. I have never (that I know of) seen Reishi mushrooms before but the other day I came across some at a San Francisco health food store and screamed!.
...Or cheesecake, should I say? I know, everybody calls them that but they have no cheese?! Instead they're a nutty goodness full of healthy fats and natural sweetness so this is what I call them. It was my birthday yesterday and I couldn't imagine what the urgency was when my husband, who doesn't have a sweet tooth but loves cheesecake, asked me to make some. Well, it so happened that I didn't
I don't ever get to eat breakfast at home anymore and for some reason I quit making smoothies for a while so that's not what I've been taking along. Here's my new favorite. I like it so much that I'm looking forward to my breakfast break every day at work. It's so quick to put together that even the busiest person who has two minutes to prepare something when rushing in the morning will have no...
The creators of Cafe Gratitude brought another piece of Heaven to Earth. Gracias Madre, the organic, vegan restaurant in the Mission district is rated as San Francisco’s favorite vegan spot. The menu is not raw but I’m writing about it because I love these people’s philosophy and I know many of you don’t eat 100% raw anyway. The place is gorgeous, the menu lists very delicious and healthy dishes,.
