April 2009

Spicy Thai Salad, and My First Raw Giveaway!

April 30, 2009
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Tonight’s dinner was inspired by Tuesday’s lunch. On Tuesday, in unseasonably sweltering heat, I met my lovely friend Alina—a fellow raw foods coach—at Caravan of Dreams, which is a vegan lunch spot tucked away on 6th street. I like Caravan because it has equally extensive raw and cooked menus; it’s all tasty, and it’s easy [...]

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This Just In

April 30, 2009
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Another fabulous looking recipe from reader (and fellow blogger) Stacie. This is Stacie’s favorite raw lunch. She says: “I spiral cut a zucchini and lay it over a bed of spinach.  Then I make a sauce out of tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and Italian type seasoning to put over it.  I top it with a [...]

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The Raw Truth: Question of the Week

April 29, 2009
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Thank you all for your lovely responses to the low-sugar desserts! I had no idea that they would generate such enthusiastic feedback, but I’m so glad they did. I hope you’ll all experiment with them and report back! Today’s question of the week comes from one of my favorite vegan bloggers: Ms. Bianca of Vegan [...]

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Low Sugar Treats to Savor

April 27, 2009
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If it’s true that all of us tend in either the sweet or savory direction, then I know where I fall. I’ve loved sweet foods for as long as I can remember. Chips, burgers, French fries, crackers, conventional breads, nachos: not one of these dearly beloved guilty pleasures has ever tempted me. Sweets, on the [...]

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Best. Soup. Ever.

April 26, 2009
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As you may have noticed, I’m a big fan of raw soups. This is funny, given that traditional soups were never my favorite. Or, to be more precise, any broth based soup was never my favorite: I’ve always been partial to blended soups (root vegetable soups, for instance), which is probably why the smooth and [...]

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Collard Wraps with Italian “Pizza Cheese”

April 24, 2009
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Today, my friends, you are going to learn two very important raw lessons: 1)    How to make nut pates and cheeses 2)    How to make collard wraps Nut pates are one of the first things I teach new clients (and rawcurious friends) how to make at home. Why? Because they’re quick, delicious, and oh-so-versatile: you [...]

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A Quick Ladies Lunch on Earth Day

April 22, 2009
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Hi all, So glad you enjoyed the pasta recipe! I don’t have much time to post today, but I did want to wish you a very happy Earth Day! I’ll have more to say about this special occasion in tomorrow’s post, but I hope everyone is doing something special to commemorate it. If my last [...]

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