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Sweet Treat-Dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free!

Now that I’m pregnant, I have to get blood taken all the time. I get kinda queasy after wards, and usually need a sugar hit like fruit or juice. My husband came prepared the last time, buying me a Naked smoothie and an Almond Joy. The Almond Joy was good, and made luckily with dark [...]

Raw, Dairy-free, Gluten-free Pudding!

Looking for an easy dessert to make without getting an stomach ache or preparing something extravagant for hours?

Make a little extra of this pudding and store it in the fridge for a few days! *warning: can be addictive

Vanilla Pudding

1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup pitted dates, soaked 10-20 minutes
1/2 cup fresh berries
2 teaspoons vanilla extract/vanilla pod

Coconut Banana [...]

Part 2: How to Make Dairy-Free Milk (Mylk)

I’ll never forget the first time I watched almonds blend away and white, pure “milk” be created. It’s a surreal experience, try it for yourself!
To make dairy-free mylk, you can use pretty much any seed, grain or nut. I like almond and coconut mylk the best. Experiment with your own taste buds  to see what [...]

Carrot Ginger Soup

I just finished preparing 4 cleanses for my clients. Thinking of their reaction to one of my fave soups sparked my blogging fire.

Here’s a recipe for my most popular Carrot Ginger gazpacho. (this can be warmed on the stove top as well, in the winter)

-3 cups carrot juice
-1 small ripe avocado
-1/4 cup lime juice
-2 tablespoons [...]

Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw: When Categories Don't Work

Generally this is the way my conversations pan out:

Person:”So what do you eat? are you a vegan?”

ME: “well, I am mostly vegan but I eat fish.”

Person: “Wait, whaaattt??”

ME: “I avoid dairy and don’t eat any food that walks around on land. I eat anything that comes from the sea, including fish.”

Person: “But, aren’t you raw?”

ME: [...]

Health Challenge: Go Dairy Free for 7 Days

From January 1st to January 7th I challenge you to go Dairy-free.
That’s right folks: no milk in your cereal, cream cheese on your bagel or cheese with your wine! But you better believe it will be an incredible week and I will offer PLENTY of alternatives!!!!!

Reasons to avoid dairy:

Dairy products may have a significant amount [...]

Vegan eggnog

Dairy-free, gluten-free eggnog!!!!

Tonight we are having a holiday party and I want to make something festive!!!

Healthy vegan eggnog it is!

start with 2 Cups of a non-dairy milk such as almond/rice/hazlenut

add 2 tablespoons agave

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
fresh vanilla bean (1 tablespoon vanilla extract is fine)
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons nutmeg

rum or brandy if you want [...]

gluten free and dairy free bread!

here is a great recipe for A Blueberry Breakfast Bread!

1 C egg whites
4 tablespoons light agave
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 c Organic unsweetened apple sauce
2 droppers liquid stevia *clear
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 C buckwheat groats, ground
1/2 C quinoa flakes
1/2 C quinoa flour
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 C fresh or frozen organic blueberries
2 tsp quinoa [...]

Healthy, vegan pumpkin pie recipe for Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving this year, I will be making a raw, vegan pumpkin pie… here’s the recipe I’ll use!

Raw Pumpkin Pie Recipe

If you canʼt get your hands on a fresh pumpkin you can use  butternut squash or sweet potato.

Raw Pumpkin Pie Crust

2 cups pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup soaked dates
Dash of sea salt

Blend the crust ingredients in [...]

Traveling and Raw Food

After visiting San Francisco about 5 times in the past 2 years knowing fully well about Cafe Gratitude, I finally made it. And it was more than worth the wait.

cut to today: walking about 20 blocks, taking the Bart and 2 buses, I arrived. I am here.

it’s no wonder it’s such a challenge for people [...]

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