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 »
Feb
02
Pure Food and Wine NYC
I had the pleasure of taking a trip to NYC recently and one of the things on the top of my NYC-to-do-list was go to Pure Food and Wine. I first heard about this restaurant probably five years ago from my dear friend Deb (Dee’s Mamma), who was raving about it! She would travel to… Continue reading »
Jan
17
Raw Caprese Salad & Cheezy Marinara Pasta
I saw these beautiful purple heirloom tomatoes at the market and immediately started craving a Caprese salad. Since my bestie was in town and we had a lot of catching up to do, I decided to make it an Italian Night with a Caprese Salad, Pasta and some delicious wine. This was by far LE… Continue reading »
Jan
07
Green Smoothie w/Bee Pollen
It’s been a while since I made a post, but I have been traveling, getting settled into my new apartment and going through a major transition in my life. Getting settled in my new kitchen and getting back to using my juicer and blender every morning feels like I’m finally at home! I am happy… Continue reading »
Dec
06
Raw Butternut Squash Pasta + Caesar Salad
I found this recipe combo on Foxy Rawxy’s site. That foxy raw chickie is very creative and I have been kind of stalking her blog for new recipes When I think of butternut squash, I think of creamy soup or a mash so I was very intrigued when I saw this recipe for raw butternut… Continue reading »
Oct
17
An Autumn Harvest Feast
Eating local, seasonal fruits and vegetables allows you to obtain the highest nutritional value from the absolute freshest produce. You might be amazed to know that your local farmers’ market can not only provide you with the finest, freshest, healthiest foods available, but that these seasonal delights can be yours at prices cheaper than those… Continue reading »
Sep
24
Green Juice
Rise and shine, time to get juicy! Instead of making my coffee in the morning I’m getting energized on this tasty green juice. 1 bunch of spinach, 1 large cucumber, 4-5 celery sticks, 4 small apples – chopped so they fit nicely in your juicer. I don’t worry about coring the apples; the strainer in… Continue reading »
Sep
23
Zucchetti & Mock Meatballs
This savory dish was loaded with wonderful familiar Italian flavors and desirable textures that made my mouth water. My meatball loving Italian boyfriend LOVED this dish It was delicious! You can serve the meatballs with the BBQ sauce recipe that is below or any marina of your choice with zucchini pasta or put toothpicks in… Continue reading »
Sep
15
Vegan Creamy Caesar Dressing
I LOVE Caesar Salads but rarely eat them due to what you get in a typical Caesar dressing. Thanks to Dee from Road to Raw I now have this recipe for a healthy alternative NO ANCHOVIES! NO ANCHOVIES! NO ANCHOVIES! Here is what you need: 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked for at least an… Continue reading »
Sep
14
Coconut Banana Pineapple Smoothie
Here is another delicious smoothie recipe for you people looking to sweeten up your mornings. I could seriously live off of smoothies and can’t say enough how great they are in the morning. This smoothie is loaded nutrients and minerals to get your day started off right. I love pineapples, especially in smoothies! When selecting… Continue reading »