Happy Valentine’s Day!! Here’s to all my sweethearts out there…. There is no better way to express your love to someone than homemade delicious treats! Check out this very simple recipe to make raw vegan strawberry cheesecake. They are bites of heaven in your mouth! Raw Strawberry Cheesecake Crust – 1 cup pecans – 1… Continue reading »
Aug
29
Cantaloupetini
Juicing is a natural remedy and has benefits as it allows your body to quickly absorb larger amounts of nutrients. Although it is most beneficial to drink fresh juice by itself, I like to add a little vodka to jazz it up on the weekends, especially when I’m with my Mama. This cantaloupetini was the… Continue reading »
Aug
12
Green Smoothies
Everyone has heard “greens are good for you” or “eat your greens” but few people realize the extent to which it is true. Greens are one of the most nutritious whole foods we can eat but we rarely eat enough of them. The truth is you can get more nutrition in a pint of green… Continue reading »
Jul
24
Strawberry White Chocolate Crunch Parfait
I am pleased to participate in Sweetly Raw’s Summer Parfait Contest. I love a good challenge and love learning new recipes, especially desserts. In order to participate in this RAWesome competition you were required to purchase Heather Pace’s ebook “Raw Party Parfait” for only $7.95. The book consists of delicious raw vegan parfait recipes that… Continue reading »
Jul
21
Creamy Cantaloupe Smoothie
I bought a huge cantaloupe from the Logan Square Farmers Market on Sunday and cut it up last night to snack on. I love all kinds of melons – they are so juicy and the perfect summer snack – they remind me of being a kid. I like to cut up melons when I get… Continue reading »
Jul
18
Fresh Green Tacos
This is Ani Phyo’s recipe who is a beautiful Raw Food Chef and is very inspiring. I altered the recipe slightly to make it my own by adding the hemp seeds to the taco meat and adding the marinated mushrooms as extra toppings. The cabbage leaf is crunchy and big enough to stuff a lot… Continue reading »
Jul
06
Coconut Pineapple Smoothie
Everyone needs a nourishing breakfast in the morning, something to give you a burst of energy and jump start your day. Put away your toaster and frying pan and pull out your blender. Don’t even think about putting orange juice or milk in their either. Start using coconut water as your liquid part. Coconut Water… Continue reading »
Jul
01
RAW Italian Night – “Rawoctti” & “Rawsagna”
A.K.A “Manicotti & Lasagna” I found this recipe in VegNews Magazine and of course, tweaked it to my liking. No single cuisine is more generally celebrated in American culture than Italian food. From pizza to pasta, risotto to ravioli, our taste for all things Italian appear ravenous. What would Sunday’s family–style dinner be without mountains… Continue reading »
Jun
25
The Ultimate Cold Remedy
I caught a bug earlier this week and being sick in the summer is the worst! Our summers are short in Chicago, so I wanted to get better ASAP and play in the sun. I knew exactly what I needed to make to get better quick, my Mom’s garlic soup, The Ultimate Cold Remedy. INGREDIENTS:… Continue reading »