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I love Wendi Dee because of this this meal. She sent me an email about a noodle recipe that she was raving about and wanted me to try. I tried it and added broccoli for added meatiness and crunch. Seriously it was extremely good,the noodles were seriously slurply and savory.
2 Medium Zucchinis run through a sprorooli
One head of broccoli peeled and chopped
2 Roma Tomatoes diced
1/8 cup of Olive Oil
Salt to taste
One teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
Drizzle of agave
Mix very well and serve
Sweet Caramel Sauce
This is a great recipe because not only is it rich in caramel flavor but it is extremely versatile. Use it for fruit dips, cake icings, ice cream toppings, or
1/3 cup of Lucama powder
1/8 cup of coconut oil
½ cup of maple syrup
1 teaspoon of salt
1 scrapped vanilla bean
Step 1: Place everything in the food processor and process until well blended.
Lucama Fruit is dried and ground iinto a fine powder for mass production.
Earthmother !!!!!!!
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It is a new day for raw food chefs and living food enthusiasts all over the world. Our beloved Mathew Kenney is opening our very first, raw food state accredited living food academy. This academy is going to be the best of it's kind. Matthew is a chef,entrepreneur, restaurateur and talented culinary king who has helped to bring raw foods into the mainstream. His name is thoroughly respected in the raw food world and for one main reason his recipes taste great !
This morning I was pleasantly contacted by the co director of Matthew's culinary academy Dara Prentice. Together we are hosting a book giveaway to celebrate the kick off of Matthew's academy 105 Degrees.
105 Degrees is located in beautiful Oklahoma City, a Cafe will be located inside of the academy also there will be a Shop were you can entertain all of your healthy passions.
Now time for the giveaway ! I love all of Matthew Kenny's books they never seem to disappoint. Entertaining In The Raw is his newest contribution to the raw culinary and health world.
My fellow raw food blogger Alissa of Punk Rawk Labs has been hacking away at Matthew's newest recipes one step at a time.
Ok state one thing that would improve Raw Experiences and one of your favorite Matthew Kenney recipes. Your name will be entered into a draw and the lucky recipient will receive a copy of Matthew Kenney's Entertaining In The Raw.
Once a week Dippig into the dehydrator recipe volt is ok with me. These crunchy crackes will amaze you. They tase fried, spicy and cheesy, they will not dissapoint.
Spicy Pignoli Crackers
1 cup of flax seeds ground
2 cups of pignoli nuts ground
3 juiced lemons
2 cups of water
1 cup of water blended with one large red pepper
1/3 cup of crushed red pepper ground
1 table spoon of salt
1 teaspoon of agave
Mix all these ingredients very well together in a large bowl. Spread the batter evenly between two texflex sheets. Dehydrate overnight and then flip over until completely dry.
Watermelon is juice-a-licious you can't deny it, when you cut into a crisp juicy watermelon and place it into your mouth it is like breaking through a juicy sugary piece of heaven.
This season watermelon is big around here I usually buy one per week and devour it in less than two days.
Their are tons of watermelon varieties and there's even a moon and stars variety with yellow skin,can you believe it ?
Also for the married people watermelon is a natural aphrodisiac, there's actually not a blue variety however you get the point.
Watermelon Juice
Watermelon juice is so nutritious and super easy too. This is a great breakfast tonic to get your body going and started off on the right track.
Half of watermelon
Step 1: scoop out the inside of a half of watermelon; place the meat in your blender, blend and drink.
For a tastier drink add agave and a little ginger to taste.
Frozen Watermelon Juice Margarita
Watermelon with Ginger Slices
Great Salsa is a little spicy,juicy and crunchy this is a simple satisfying snack that will please many palates.
Crunchy Cucumber Salsa
2 Roma Tomatoes washed and diced
1 Cucumber washed and diced
1 teaspoon of Salt
Dash of Cayenne pepper
1 /2 white onion diced
Mix in a medium bowl and Serve
I haven''t been grateful lately, I have been taking Gods healing foods for granted. Can you believe that ? I can't even believe it, it seems like when I compromise with my raw food diet I run it into a ditch. I start adding a steam vegetable or two and then it turns into soy meat then it's bread then its's vegan chinese food then ice cream. Before I know it the glow is gone and i'm completely SAD once again.
I am not a happy camper right now at all,I feel duller than a rerun of Mash. Deep down I feel like I am disrespecting God and his temple. That's not cool with me because my entire life and career is a gift from God and I have to become a good stewardess of this gift.
So because I am not going to Debbie downer this situation I have been studying a way to hatch a plan.
Raw foods is simple and easy but raw foods in human hands is more complicated than 10 algebra classes being taught to the deaf. So I am not going to focus on any dehydrated items at this point. I will be marinating and using other methods in my un cooking but no more expensive "high tech" recipes. I miss the day when raw foods meant just that raw and healthy now raw doesn't always equal healthy.
As a young chef I want to dazzle and impress and in doing that I have been making more complicated recipes . However now I am willing to get back to naturally healthful raw cuisine that is super tasty but not lacking in health. I think that as chefs we have a responsibility to keep raw healthy. I will be documenting my tasteful and healthful recipes here. I am a big believer in choice and the freedom to do whatever you like so nothing here is a law just my thoughts and the way I live my life.
I am going to be "cooking up" some healthful tasteful recipes and getting back to the raw food lifestyle that I feel in love with.
Is there a time when you had raw food ungratefulness ?
If so what has been your plan of action ?
Cinnamon Crispies
Buckwheat is natures little raw Rice Crispies!This cereal is crunchy and crisp with natural cinnamon flavor. You can eat it plain or add your favorite nut milk for a true cereal and milk experience.
2 Cups of raw Buckwheat
1 ½ cups of water
½ cup of agave or maple syrup
one tablespoon of cinnimon
Pinch of Celtic salt
Dash of stevia
Step 1: Soak the Buckwheat in 11/2 cups of water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2: Strain and rinse the buckwheat then place it into a bowl
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients and mix well
Step 4: Spread the buckwheat evenly over your texflex sheet and dehydrate overnight
Fun Buckwheat Fact : Buckwheat is actually a fruit
Breadfruit is part of the mulberry family, and are closely related to jack fruit; one tree can produce an upwards amount of 200 breadfruits.
Breadfruit is kind of like an avocado, although technically a fruit we utilize it as a vegetable. In the Caribbean breadfruit is a staple food item,it is peeled and sliced then boiled,fried,or roasted kind of like a potato.
The name bread fruit really describes this fruit because when boiled it does have a bread like consistency and it's natural color is white. Use it implace of bread,potatoes or any other starchy food.
Tomatoes
Purple Cabbage
Green Sweet Peppers
Celery
Eight years ago if anyone had told me that I was going to be excited and into planting gardens each year I would have told them yea really.
Back then the highlight of my summer was being off from school and heading to Manhattan for a day in the arts. Either an audition or an afternoon curled up in a corner at barns & nobles in were I spent most of my leisure time.
I have really come a long way because back then I was mostly only interested in myself. You know hair,cloths lifestyle the superficials as I like to call them.
Fast forward to two years ago and boy have I changed,I don't even think that half of my high school senior class would recognize me. I came from never repeating an outfit twice and never wearing a non brand name label to shopping anywhere as long as it has my size and style. Getting into the raw lifestyle has also opened up my consciousness to the real me, the person who God intended me to be before man interrupted.
Planting a garden means so much to me it goes beyond fresh organic produce. It is a connector to my spirit and soul, a place where God lives and directs my path. When I plant in my garden I feel like a nurture,someone who cares and respects the gifts that nature provides. It is such great therapy ; I know that allot of you are planting this year and i'm joining in happy gardening.
Sometimes you don’t have to work for hours in the kitchen to achieve a successful dish. This can be a quick lunch time snack or a simple summertime breakfast. Allot of people are making more raw complicated recipes and that is great I indulge in those too, but lets not forget that some of the most tastiest and nutritious raw foods are the simplest ones.
Step 1: Cut a medium watermelon in half
Step 2: Scoop out the watermelon with an ice cream scooper and place it into a medium bowl.
Step 3: Place the bowl with the watermelon in the freezer and freeze for 30 mins or more.
Step: 4 garnish with fresh cherries and serve
Watermelons are at their peek season right now if your aren't at your farmers market picking some up you are seriously missing out.
These are great useful tips for indulging in melons of all kinds:
Melon Fruits like watermelon,cantaloupe and honey dew are great for the skin. You can make delicious juices and drinks out of them; you can also utilize them in fruit salads, smoothies and sorbets.
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