May 2009

Perfect Raw Hummus For Raw Wednesday

May 20, 2009
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Happy Raw Wednesday! I dedicate this post to my friend Heather, who is a hummus fiend, though in truth she is not the only one! Hummus is much adored in the foodie community, and with good reason: it’s creamy, delicious, versatile, and high in protein and fiber. Unfortunately, hummus isn’t raw! The beans used in regular [...]

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Question of the Week: What Kitchen Appliances do I Need to Get Started on Raw?

May 19, 2009
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Hi guys, Happy Tuesday. I’m here to answer a question I’ve been getting pretty frequently: What kind of kitchen equipment do I need to eat more raw food? This is a great question. While I don’t believe that one needs a kitchen stocked with appliances or gizmos to start eating raw, it’s true that certain [...]

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Avocado Cilantro Soup, and Travel Wrap Up

May 18, 2009
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Hi everyone, I’m home!!! Here’s a confession: I am not a born traveler. I like to travel, and I’ve had universally wonderful travel experiences (this weekend included). But I am always thrilled to get back to my beloved city. It’s my lifeblood, and no matter how exotic or exciting new cities or parts of the [...]

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Southern Comfort

May 17, 2009
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Happy Sunday, everyone. It’s been a sleepy, rainy day here in the Big Easy. I woke up and went for a leisurely run in nearby Audobon Park, which is absolutely beautiful. I caught some photos of the foliage, including a fishpond: Some classic Spanish moss: A stately, tree-lined running path: And some of the gorgeous [...]

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KERF meets Choosing Raw!

May 17, 2009
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Hi Everyone! It’s waaay past my bedtime, but I just wanted to check in and 1) say hello, 2) report on the fun I’ve been having so far! My flight was delayed for five very long hours on Friday. But I made it here in one piece and in time for Chloe’s beautiful graduation cocktail [...]

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Tribute to Chloe (and Some Travel Tips)

May 14, 2009
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Hi everyone! Still a little under the weather over here. But I’m better than I was yesterday, and my appetite is creeping back, so that’s a good sign: hopefully I’ll feel like a million bucks by the time I fly out tomorrow morning. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m on my way to celebrate my best [...]

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First Raw Wednesday Giveaway!

May 13, 2009
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Hello, friends! I hope that raw Wednesday was great! And I’m so glad that the young coconut tutorial was helpful. I encourage you all to pick up your cleavers and try these out at home! To end the second raw Wednesday in our series, Jenna and I would like to announce our first giveaway! The [...]

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