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Destination Jamaica Conversation ~ Sugar Cane Mon

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Taking a trip to the Caribbean is like being transported to a real meet all your needs paradise. In the Caribbean people are simple and mostly loving. They hardly rush to go anywhere and with a cool island breeze most Caribbean islands although hot are bearable and cool off considerably at night.

Sugar cane is a major export of many Caribbean islands; it has and still sustains many island people. As a child I enjoyed sugar cane straight off the stalk. My mother would cut some cane peel it and store it in the refrigerator and we would eat it in handfuls out of the refrigerator for the entire day.

Many people are concerned about sweeteners like agave because they are saying that agave is loaded with fructose. Try using raw sugar cane juice in juices and smoothies; drinking cane juice freshly squeezed is delightful about your first cup in then it losses it appeal until the next day.

Sugar Cane Benefits

Sugar cane has many benefits, although it is very sweet it is also very healthy. It has less sugar in it than in a can of soda, and it has fewer calories than refined sugars or syrups. It helps digestion and even works as a mild laxative. It is a feel good drink because it is loaded with b vitamins.

Culinary uses: Try adding fruit juices like lime or raspberry for a new twist on a traditional drink.

 
 

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Tamarind who knew sour could be so sweet

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Growing up in Barbados allowed me the luxury of plucking these gems off of my Grandparents tree, there are many kinds of Tamarind varieties however the ones in the Caribbean are sour with a bit of sweetness.  These earthly treats are a great snack option, you can grab a handful, crack them open and have an instant sour taste explosion. Many native Caribbean’s make a special candy called tamarind balls which are loaded with sugar to balance out the sourness in the tamarind. However you can eat them alone for a fun slightly sweet and sour snack.

Any experiences with tamarind ? Please share
 

Chocolate Mousse Tart and other Holiday favorites

 

   

Cakes of all kinds can be redone in a more healthful way during the holidays. What we considered to be our enjoyment can still be fun and indulging if we take a little extra time to make it so.

Apple pie is a holiday favorite of many people and it can be redone in a raw way that  is both healthy and appealing.

So can pumpkin pie which many people can't leave the table until they have a piece.

 

The secret ingredient to making all holiday meals and desserts appealing is making sure that they have the correct seasonings, Spices like pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract really give your foods that holiday appeal that you long for.

Check out this recipe for the best apple pie on the planet it truly brings in the holiday right.

 

  

Raw Apple Pie

This is real comfort food, sticky, chewy and bursting with warm apple pie spices, you won’t believe it’s raw.

 

 

Filling

 

5 mackintosh apples peeled and cored

Generous pinch of pink salt

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

2 table spoons of cinnamon

½ of lemon juiced

1/3 cup of agave

 

Step 1: Place all the ingredients into your food processor and process until smooth

 

Step 2: Set aside in a medium bowl

 

Crust

2 cups of almonds

½ cup of soft dates

½ cup of raisins

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

1 tablespoon of cinnamon

2 tablespoons of agave

 

Step 1: Place the almonds in the food processor and process until finely grounded.

 

Step 2: Add all of the remaining ingredients and process until the dough starts to stick together a little.

 

Step 3: Place the Crust in a pie pan and press in the form of the pan,pour in the apple filling freeze and serve.

Another Winner

Elaine is the winner of the Raw for Desserts contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Thank you to all of you who participated!!!!!!!!!

Head on over to Jennifer Cornblet's website to get her book and drool over her other products. Click here

Surprise Book Review & ~ Giveaway ~

 

Raw For Desserts Book Review: Jennifer Corbleet created raw for desserts because she was inspired by all of the awesome desserts that she tried when she visited top raw food restaurants. Raw for desserts is a tasty balance between simplicity and tasty raw food desserts. Although these desserts don't call for all the prep time and ingredients that a traditional raw dessert might call for, they are not so simple that they lack any of the decadence and fan appeal. Each recipe is described and broken down into easy steps; Raw For Desserts really gives you all of the fun and flavor of a well made raw dessert without all of the complication.

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Fruit Desserts

Sorbets, Ice Creams, and Sundaes

Cakes, Cookies, and Bars

Pies and Tarts

Creamy Desserts

Candy

 

Jennifer's Website
 

State your favorite raw or non raw dessert that you enjoy having during the holiday’s, this will enter you in the contest and I will call the winner in 4 days. The winner will receive one copy of Raw For Desserts courtesy of Jennifer’s publisher.

Good luck !!!!!!!!  

 

  

Jennifer Cornbleet Winner !!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to thank everyone for participating in this draw !!!!!!!!! I have another one coming up very soon so even if you participated in this one you are more than welcome to get in on this and future giveaways.

The winner is Nathalie Lussier of the Raw Foods Witch

Please send me your address and I will get this book right out to you !

 

Flu Season Solutions

This is the time of year when sniffles and colds are the reality for many people. However if you have been following a high raw diet you probably won't be effected by this common ailment. For the rest of us cheaters we know just how terrible cold and flu season can be.

Nourishing a cold can sometimes be frustrating because it seems that no matter what you try nothing has that work right away effect. However there are some key things that you can do to ease the symptoms and cut your cold short.

Diet has allot to play in weather you catch a cold or not, if you are following a high raw lifestyle your immune system would be so high that it would be virtually impossible for you to get sick.

Tea Therapy: Teas like Peppermint and Echinacea tea are soothing to the throat and clear congestion.  

If you are running a fever try a simple blend of ice, agave and one sliced and squeezed lemon, this is a delightful way to pamper yourself.

 

Purchase one bag of oranges and cut some into wedges this will double as your cold fighting nutritious snack. Also each morning you can also nurse your cold by juicing three oranges.

All in all the best way to nurse a cold is by drinking lots of fluids and getting plenty of rest.

What is your favorite flu "medicine”?

 
 

Jennifer Cornbleet is here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Cornbleet is an author and raw food educator who takes the complication out of raw foods and makes it easy and more assable to everyone. 
 

How long have you been raw and what inspired you to go raw?

 

J: I have always loved to cook, a health director counseled me about the raw food lifestyle and by choosing to practice it I was able to see results right away and all of my acute health concerns were eliminated. I practice a high raw food lifestyle and have been doing so for 15 years now.

 

What is your favorite recipe to reach for when you are really feeling hungry?

 

J: I love to reach for recipes like zucchini noodles with my nut meatball recipe.

 

What inspired you to write Raw For Desserts?

 

J: Raw For Desserts came about because when I visited raw restaurants and tasted how amazing their desserts were I couldn’t wait to redo some of them at home in an easier way that made them accessible for everyone.

 

 

What are your favorite raw dessert?

 

J: My favorite raw desserts are raw cookies and cream ice cream and  brownie with warm chocolate sauce.

 

State a tip that can help you stay raw

 

J: Make sure you know how to make ten different recipes that tastes great every time  .

 

What is your favorite fruit and why?

 

J: It is quite hard to choose because I love fruits of all kinds, especially blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.

 

What is the best thing about having your book published?

 

J: Having your book published gives you the ability to reach so many people and enrich the quality of their lives.

 

Where do you think the raw food movement is headed?

 

J: I think that it is headed in a more mainstream direction; more and more people are agreeing that fruits and vegetables are one of the most important keys to a better life and are more open to try the raw food lifestyle.

 

What is your favorite raw restaurant and why?

 

J: My favorite raw restaurants differ depending on what city I’m in, I enjoy Café Gratitude, Pure Food and Wine and Bonobos

 

 

 

Raw Food Made Easy DVD review:  This DVD takes you through how to cut, store and even decorate raw foods for the best dish results. Also Jennifer takes you through how to prepare simple but tasty recipes perfectly. Some dishes that she expands on are salad dressings, sushi, and how to make the best pie crusts that won't fall apart under pressure. In summary this DVD explains how to make simple raw food dishes perfectly which allows you to get a great footing so you can move on if you like into creating more detailed raw recipes.

Giveaway !!!!!!State your favorite raw dessert and I will place your name in a draw and announce the winner in 5 days. The winner will recieve one copy of  Raw Food Made Easy courtesy of Jennifer's publishers.

 

To find out more about Jennifer and her work check out her website Here

 

Also Don't forget to pick up her new book Raw For Desserts

 

Two incomplete post and a hospitalization

I want to apologize to the two people whose posts I completely messed up and my dear readers. I had an abrupt hospitalization and the posts that you seen were ones that I was working on but didn't get the chance to complete before they were electronically due to come out.     I have something planed for you so please stay tuned because I am back!