Kale chips, anyone? Cashew cheese? Or how about a fruitarian ten-banana smoothie?! Yes, I said TEN bananas. “Living foods” is the latest craze. There are more raw food cook books, cafes and juice bars popping up every day and more people than ever seem to be aware that it’s important to include raw fruits and […]
Food
Book Review: Whole Grain Vegan Baking
While preparing for my contribution to the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale last month, I suddenly realized that my love and baking and inherent O.C.D. don’t mesh very well. My kitchen was covered with flour and bits cookie dough and because I can’t stand messes, I was trying to clean up after myself in the midst […]
Veestro – Nature’s Cuisine Delivered To Your Door
SPECIAL TREAT AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE… If you know me, then you know how much I love ordering take-out…such a treat to have yummy food delivered to your door. But, of course, I don’t like the added oils, salt and preservatives found in most take-out foods. That is why I was thrilled when […]
Decadent Carrot Puree
There are days when I wake up and want something a little different for my breakfast. Not just juice or a smoothie. Not oatmeal. Not toast or a tofu scramble. Sometimes I want something a little more decadent. And I want it to be simple, organic, and vegan. So what to do? Well it starts […]
Rawk and Roll – a review of Practically Raw Desserts
As someone who loves trying out new recipes and making treats, but who is admittedly also a little bit of a health nut, Chef Amber Shea Crawley’s wonderful new book, Practically Raw Desserts, is a dream come true. Not only is the book filled with innovative and delectable-looking desserts, Crawley’s recipes are also free of […]