a raw Lifestyle portfolio

Mushroom Meat

This dish has helped me stay raw time and time again. I absolutely love marinated portabella mushrooms, a little olive oil,onion powder,chili powder and Celtic sea salt goes a long way.

When buying Portabello or portabella mushrooms which are the same thing choose the ones that are firm and have a fresh earthy smell if you choose the wet slimy ones you are choosing ones that are decomposed and spoiled. When cleaning any mushroom it is best to use a damp cloth to take dirt or any particles off,this method is preferred because mushrooms are very porous and when exposed to too much water they can become soggy.

Thank You Lovely's

I sincerely want to thank all my customers for your great contribution to your health and Raw Experiences ! Thank you and God bless, please let me know how I can serve you better.

Simple Snacks are the Best !

Watermelon with Almonds and a drizzle of Raw Agave

Garden Season Is Upon Us which reminds me of last years Bounty (chap 2)

White Flower

 

An unknown plant

 

Rose Petals

 

Pink Rose

 

Rose

 

macro lens green tomato

Garden Season Is Upon Us which reminds me of last years Bounty (chapt 1)

 

 

Mint

 

Mint

Basil & Lettuce

Cabbage Leafs

Radish Tops

Lettuce Bunch

Radish Flower

Curly Lettuce

Collards

Lettuce

What The Dilli yo

Mint

 

I grew these peas myself and I got a special gift from God,check out the number of peas in each pod. 3-4-5. If God can sequence each pod like this imagine what he can do for our lives.

 

 

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

I really love fondues,fruit dips and fruit covered in sweet sauces of any kind. These came out awesome because I used coconut butter which utilizes the coconut flesh as well as the oil. This allows the chocolate to stick to the fruit and when frozen it stays hard at room temperature.

 

raW Chocolate dipped strawberries decorated with dried coconut and chopped nuts.

 

rAW Chocolate dipped apple decorated with dried coconut, cacao beans,goji berries and chopped walnuts .

 

Goji Berry Strudels !

Strudels are such a sweet comforting breakfast treat. I made these strudels with soaked goji berries,agave and orange juice. For the crust I made it out of almond and oat flour with a little drizzle of and a pinch of pink salt. They really reminded my of jelly donuts.

My Raw Food Class

This class was a small class but it was still Great ! I love when someone I teach gets excited about raw foods. In this particular class I started out with a basic green smoothie,then salmon pate,raw crunch bars and I ended it with a strawberry butter cup smoothie !

Collard Green Juice

I have to say that collard greens are very powerful,when I drank this juice I started to spit up some really ugly mucus. However it felt good to get it out. 

Also upon doing some research on the internet I found out that collard greens optimize your cells for detoxification. They also help to promote and matain mental health.

So drink up !

Walking While Raw

 

Macro lens photo of clove & Juniper berries

I named this post walking while raw to chronicle my journey back into a 100 percent living foods lifestyle. I had a beautiful stress filled day today. I introduced myself as a raw foods chef at a health seminar today. It was so cool to see all the wonderful people who were so interested in raw foods. I was amazed I really have to thank God for meeting those people and helping me to realize the importance of eating 100 percent raw, not only for myself but to be a shinning example of what a raw foods lifestyle can do.  So I have asked God to help me become 100 percent raw with zero slip ups. I know that I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me. I have been places were raw foods has been scarce however I just continued to trust in God and an apple was provided then some raw cashews and course I had some raw drinks,so you know what if you trust in God he will provide. I am a testament. I was also watching the Oscars and you know what I heard a winner say?  "I had a choice between love and hate and I chose love and it got me here. " This beautiful statement is so true when dealing with people because everyone is on their own journey so even if people disappoint it's not because they are out to get you it is because they don't see the bigger picture. Also if people hate you don't react with hate because it throws you unbalanced, love and be at peace. Easier said then done but necessary for ones sanity.

Blueberry Ice Cream

This blueberry ice cream is extremely fragrant, infused with raw vanilla beans the flavor is smooth and creamy. I love using organic blueberries because they really yield a brighter more visually appealing color. 

 

I had to take a picture of my vitamix smeared with blue berry ice cream batter,it looked so beautiful that I didn't want to wash it.

 

Persimmons

I like to call persimmons "Winter Mangoes", I call them winter mangoes because when winter hits and mango season is over it's nice to have this wonderful replacement available. If you never had a persimmon before they are sweet and extremely  delicious. When choosing a persimmon the softer the better.

 

Apple Granola

Granola was one of my favorite foods growing up as a child.It was fast and delicious,however it was filled with sugar and wasn't very healthy. I absolutely have to say that raw granola  is super tasty but not as easy and fast as taking it out of a box. The key to great raw granola is in the soaking,you must soak the nuts before you dehydrate then because if you don't you might end up breaking a tooth.  When the nuts are soaked and you add your sweetener and spices the nuts are then also able to absorb much more flavor,which makes your granola much tastier. Also don't forget to add three different kinds of nuts when making raw granola for a tastier more interesting combination.

  

Soaking nuts to be used for granola 

 

Juicy Fruit Platter

I really love fruit and when arranged in an appetizing way no one can refuse it.

Salmon Pate with Romaine and Lettuce and Broccoli

 

I really love making meals out of salads,another successful meal. 

Raw Chocolate Dipping Sauce

 

I really love this recipe because it is so versatile, you can use it for a fruit dipping sauce or eat it plain. This recipe is also great because you can eat this dish for breakfast,lunch or a snack.

 

                  

Raw Salads

I love raw salads because they are vibrant alive and filled with nutrients. One key to a great salad is cutting everything the same size this helps to ensure great mouth feel and flavor.

 

These are salad bowls that I made for some clients of mine

  

This is also a salad that I have created for my customers 

Apple Sticky Bars with a half apple and agave

I love raw bars they are so easy to make yet so satisfying,this would make a great snack to bring to work.

Strawberry Feilds Drink

This drink is an all around favorite,I have to say that I drink it almost everyday.

About my Photos

All the photos  in my portfolio and all the photos on this blog unless specified have been taken by me. I also prepare and style all of  my food myself.

Disclaimer: Please respect my hard work and dedication and ask if you could use a photo for something and most of all give a credit to were you got the photo from,thanks and God bless.

The photos on my blog that have been taken by me are not photo shopped in anyway and have been taken without the use of a flash,under natural sunlight.

This picture was taken during this past summer in my garden.