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
My favorite raw dessert would most definitely be cheesecake! With a big scoop of raw ice cream, of course. :)
Posted by: Erica | October 03, 2009 at 12:27 PM
That is a great choice !!!!!!!!!! Hay girlie
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 03, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Haha, glad you approve! The best would be your tropical cheesecake with a giant scoop of raw coconut ice cream! Oh man!!
Posted by: Erica | October 03, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I am all smiles
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 03, 2009 at 12:31 PM
My fave raw desserts are the simple ones like banana or mango ice cream. Of course, if you offered me something chocolate, I wouldn't refuse! :D
Posted by: Earth Mother – In The Raw | October 03, 2009 at 01:16 PM
So cute ! my faves are any that taste great !
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 04, 2009 at 11:19 AM
enjoyed the Jennifer Cornbleet interview. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Michele Henry | October 05, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Your welcome I enjoyed intervewing her
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 05, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Oooh I came by just in time :-)
I would say Raw Strawberry shortcake (I see Jennifer likes strawberries too :-) )! Check out the photo on my page.
Posted by: Lance Meadows | October 07, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Hay lance nice to see you !!!!!!!!!!!! Yes I did check it out !!
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 07, 2009 at 01:38 PM
My favorite is raw brownies, with a side of banana ice cream. Actually banana ice cream with raw chocolate powder is good too. :)
Posted by: Nathalie Lussier | October 07, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Simple and delicious sounds great :) !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 07, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Nice to see me huh? Well how come you are yet to accept my friend invite on soulveg? LoL. I gave you a shot-out in 1 of my latest photo uploads too :-)
Posted by: Lance Meadows | October 07, 2009 at 05:11 PM
I am loving the honesty :)
Posted by: Shernell Cooke | October 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM