Nutty Buddy
2 tbls ground cacao nibs
2 tbls macadamia nut/ cashew butter
2 tbls agave nectar
2 tbls coconut water
2 tbls hemp seeds
1 large banana
Grind cacao nibs into powder and mix with nut butter, agave and coconut water. Drizzle over banana and sprinkle with hemp seeds.
In order to be fully educated one must understand the difference between expeller pressed oils and cold pressed oils. Expeller pressed oils can be exposed to heat therefore causing them to less than desirable to the raw foodist. The best choice is to choose organic, cold pressed. When a product says that it is cold pressed the maker feels that it is important for the consumer to know that extra care has been take to preserve the raw nature of the nut and or seed oil. See the definition from Spectrum Oils. Expeller Pressed vs. Cold Pressed
Stone pressed is a method of cold pressing that is done with stone presses.
Stone Press
Well it has been awhile. I am back. My sister is my inspiration this time. I went off the raw path and gained some weight back. I have gone back on the raw path since my 45th birthday in October. My sister and I are talking about making some raw food snacks, cookies, crackers etc and trying to sell on etsy.com. Hi Erin, here are some pictures of my food that I made today.
Greek Salad
Tomatoes
Green Pepper
Red Pepper
Yellow Pepper
Red Onion
Celery
Olives
Parsley
Cucumber
1/2 c lemon juice
1/2 c olive oil
sea salt
italian seasoning
Chop veggies in large pieces and use an even amount of everything. Blend the oil and lemon juice and spices in a blender until creamy. Pour over veggies and toss. This salad is very crunchy and satisfying. Top with Lydia’s crumpled up biscuits to soak up the juice.
Hemp Seed Tabouli
Salad:
6 bunches fresh parsley (chop in food processor)
1 c chopped cherry tomatoes
1/2 c hemp seeds
1/2 c chopped yellow onion
Dressing:
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1/2 c olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
5 cloves garlic
Blend dressing ingredients in blender until creamy. Pour over salad mix and toss. My version is a wet and creamy. The version in the book is more dry. The hemp seed does swell over night. This is very yummy and satisfying.
Thai Coleslaw (leftover) It is in the book.
My Fridge/My Pharmacy
My mom came to visit me in NYC and we really got into some raw food preparation. She bought new cabbages from the farmers market in green and red and we made this incredible slaw.
New Cabbage Cole Slaw
New Raw Foodie
New Cabbage Cole Slaw
1/2 small green cabbage
1/2 small red cabbage
1 bunch of scallions
2 small carrots
1 tsp celtic sea salt
2 tbls. apple cider vinegar (Braggs)
1/4 tsp ground fennel
1 tbls olive oil
Chop or shred all vegetables and combine with salt, add scallions, vinegar, fennel, then toss well and add olive oil then toss again. Chill for 20 minutes and adjust seasoning to taste.
Tarragon Chicken Salad
This is the most amazing raw vegetarian food I have prepared so far. I have made it twice in 1 week that is how good it is. Here is the recipe.
1 1/2 c raw organic sunflower seeds (The GoRaw brand is available at Whole Foods Market)
3 stalks of organic celery
1/2 bunch of organic scallions
1/2 c organic thompson raisins
Soak seeds in spring water at least 4 hours, then drain and dry. Grind seeds in food processor to break so that they are crumbly, then place ground seeds in mixing bowl.
Dressing )
3/4 c coconut water
2 cloves of organic garlic
1/2 c organic lemon juice
Celtic Sea Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt
3 tsp organic Taragon
1 1/4 c of organic raw nuts, macadamia, cashew, pine nuts or any combination (I use all three)
1/4 c of Eden Stone Ground Organic Mustard (this is a must have, shop till you find it, this is what makes this recipe incredible)
Combine all dressing ingredients in food processor until creamy. Pour over seeds, chopped celery, scallions, and raisins, then combine. Wala, chicken salad. I have shown it with saltines. I know it is contradictory, kinda like Wonder Bread. I figure any amount of raw food is good regardless of what you serve it with. I have used whole wheat organic saltines before. This version reminds me of my Aunt Charlottes chicken salad. That is why I use the Nabisco saltines
The next restaurant on our tour is called Caravan of Dreams. It is located at 405 E 6th St (btw. 1st and Ave A), NYC. This place is very bohemian in style. They serve vegetarian cuisine and raw cuisine. We had Raw Nachos, which was basically designer guacomole with raw chips to dip with. It was fabulous!
In addition to that we had the Rainbow Platter with Lemon-ginger-herb-marinated vegetables over salad greens accompanied by guacamole, tomatoes, cucumbers and almond-butter and raisin-filled celery sticks.
This place gets four stars.
I am currently on a Raw Restaurant Tour of Manhattan with my friend Marcio. When we are finished with the Big Apple we will be moving on the the next major city. The first restaurant review is for a place called Quintessence. It is located in the East Village at 263 E 10th Street (btw. Ave A & 1st Ave) NYC. The style is Manhattan Chic. This place gets five stars.
Indian Platter
Raw Taco
We had the Indian Platter and the Raw Taco Appetizer. The food is amazing there. It is like artwork for the mouth. A sensual experience beyond words.
I had my first Raw Brunch guest yesterday. I made salad and desert with the ingredients that I had on hand. Check it out.
Brunch for Marcio
Happy Camper
Use What You Got Salad
Use What You Got Salad
2 c organic spinach
1 bunch of organic dandelion greens
1 c organic heirloom tomatoes
3 organic green onions
1/2 c water cured organic kalmata olives
1/4 c raw organic pine nuts
1 organic lemon
2 tbls organic flax oil
2 tbls organic extra virgin olive oil
celtic sea salt
pepper to taste
Chop vegetables the way you like them, toss with lemon juice, oils, and olives in large mixing bowl, salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate for 2 hours.
Apples with Banana Nut Cream
Apples with Banana Nut Cream
2 organic apples
2 small baby bananas (the miniature ones)
1/4 c raw sunflower seed butter
2 tbls raw honey
2 tbls water
Cut apples in small pieces or slices. Put nut butter, bananas, honey and water in food processor and mix until creamy. Place apples in desert dish and drizzle the banana nut butter over the top. Yum!
This is the premiere Raw Food Cookbook. I love the images. The recipes are easy. Check it out.
Amazing Raw Food Cookbook.
Here are the pictures from my first Raw Thanksgiving. Karen Ranzi is the lady who hosted the party. She is writing a book about how to raise your kids Raw. This was an amazing event. It was one of the most loving environments I had ever been in with lots of little kids running around with fruits and vegetables crammed into their mouths. There was no alcohol, no soda, no cooked food. The energy there was very uplifting. The people were great. The food was out of this world. I am so inspired by this experience.
Marinated Beet Salad Again. The Raw Foodies loved it!
Marcio, my new friend. He was my vegetable chopper while making the beet salad. His hands were red from cutting beets.
Apple Strudel. This dish was a hit!
Raw Food Potluck
My new Brazilian friend Marcio and my new Brazillian Raw Food Chef, Bruno. Bruno is a Raw Food Chef from Brazil studying English here in NYC. Marcio and Bruno spoke Porteguese all night long. Marcio is from Brazil also and has lived in this are for over 20 years. He is into raw food and yoga and does computer programming for work. Bruno is going to teach me how to prepare some Raw Brazillian recipes and Marcio is going to translate for me.
Marcio and Bruno
