If you’re trying to eat a high protein moderate/low carb diet, but are on a vegetarian diet, protein shakes are an awesome way to bump up your protein intake without adding a lot of sugar or grains. One of my best allies is the mighty raw vegan protein shake. The protein takes the edge off […]
Category Archives: Recipes
Nourishing Arame Seaweed Salad with Onions & Carrots
I love sea vegetables. They provide me with countless nutrients including the elusive iodine, they bring delicious saltiness to my life (I’m a fat n’ salt kind of girl, not a low fat n’ sugar one for sure) and they are loaded with minerals. I try to have sea veggies every single day, usually more […]
[Recipe] Raw, Vegan, Paleo Vanilla Bean Cheesecake on Brownie Crust
There’s everything to love about cheesecake, when it feeds your body and leaves you light and nourished! Dairy intolerance, gluten allergies and more don’t mean having to give up desserts, and this raw, vegan, Paleo Vanilla Bean Cheesecake on Brownie Crust should prove just that. This cheesecake is, simply put, heavenly divine and drool-worthy. It’s also as easy as 1-2-3! I […]
Korean Kim Chi Recipe with Ginger and Garlic
Ooh how I love fermented foods. My day doesn’t feel complete unless I’ve had cultured vegetables with my meals, a glass of coconut or milk kefir when I start and end my day, a champagne flute (or 2!) of kombucha, and maybe even a kefir smoothie as a snack. Lately, I realized I was spending […]
Recipe: Sweet Gratitude’s White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake (Raw, Vegan, Paleo)
I shared this recipe a few years ago on Facebook, and it nearly instantly got 155 shares. I can totally see why – this is one of the best cheesecake recipes ever, raw or not, vegan or not, Paleo or not, etc. I actually made it last year as my birthday cake, since my birthday’s […]
Interview with Dean “Rehmannia” Thomas of Shaman Shack Herbs
I love trying new products, especially when they are very potent and nutritious without being too expensive. Shaman Shack, a company started by Dean “Rehmannia” Thomas in 2006 when he completed his personal apprentice with Ron Teeguarden (of Dragon Herbs), makes such groundbreaking products. Rehmannia creates them all, and and sources only the highest quality […]
Cauliflower Cheese Recipe by Russell James (Raw, Vegan, Paleo)
A years ago, I bought a new issue of Get Fresh and found what looked like the most delightful recipe ever: Russell James’ Cauliflower Cheese. I asked Russell if I could share it on my blog, and he said yes right away! Isn’t he awesome? When I mentioned the recipe on Facebook, a bunch of […]
Gluten Free Paleo Pancakes with Sauteed Apples & Pears
Am I the only mom who wakes up at 7 every day, even on the week-end? Probably not. I’ve learned to look at the bright side of things, and associate early mornings with luscious, filling breakfasts… Like these quick and easy pancakes with fragrant cinnamon apples and pears. I like to have Franklin sit on […]
Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices with Creme Fraiche
Hygge. Do you know what it means? It’s the Danish word for creating a cozy atmosphere, and enjoying life. Instead of seeing winter as this cold, dreary season one must endure before finally enjoying winter, they… Well, they enjoy winter, plain and simple! During a particularly cold and rainy day, I thought about bringing some […]
Essene Bread Tutorial: How to Make Raw, Sprouted Bread
A few years ago, I was listening to an interview with Kate Magic, where she mentioned that she makes a type of raw bread which her children absolutely love and would eat all the time if they could. She called it “Bread of Love” which I thought was just beautiful. After the interview, I kept […]