Archives
February 2012
- 03: Moving away from Vegan and Raw Food as a Beauty Formula
- 02: Nigella Lawson and Gillian McKeith: A Challenge and an Opportunity
- 01: Brown Rice, Edamame, and Broccoli Salad with Citrus Miso Dressing
January 2012
- 31: Raw Spaghetti and Beet Balls; Juicing Questions Answered!
- 30: Get Juiced! Five Delicious Recipes to Boost Your Vegetable and Fruit Intake
- 29: Vanilla Cashew Milk
- 27: Friday Giveaway: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Raw Food “Detox”
- 26: A Study in Scarlet
- 25: Raw Carrot Cumin Wraps
- 24: What the Heck Is Chlorella, Anyway?
- 23: The Down Dog Smoothie
- 22: Creamy Red Pepper, Chickpea, and Tahini Dressing
- 20: Easy Chocolate Chia Crumble Topping
- 19: The “Half Lives” of Eating Disorders
- 18: Raw Carrot Oat Bread
- 17: Conscious Shopping: The Shoe Edition
- 16: Portobello Mushroom “Jerky”
- 15: Cherry Vanilla Smoothie, and Seven Random Facts
- 13: Taza Chocolate Review
- 12: Student Savvy: Budget-Friendly Seed and Raisin Balls
- 11: Green Monster Salad (Collards and Spinach with Avocado, Sun Dried Tomato, and Broccoli)
- 10: Coming Home to Something Familiar
- 09: Gourmet Raw Becomes Accessible to All at Gingersnap’s Organic, NYC
- 08: Peanut Cabbage Roll Ups
- 07: Green Recovery: Heather’s Positive Affirmations
- 05: Almond and Chickpea Bread with Dried Fruit
- 04: Getting Strong and Calm at Strala Yoga
- 03: Strawberry Ginger Chia Pudding
- 02: New Year, New Salad
December 2011
- 31: Best of CR 2011: The Raw, the Cooked, and the Personal
- 30: Chocolate Avocado Sauce and Chocolate Avocado Breakfast Salad
- 29: New Year’s Talk: Ditch the Short Term Dietary Goals
- 28: Moustache Pitza and Curried Carrot Raisin Salad
- 27: Lentil and Sweet Potato Loaf
- 26: Christmas Recap; Chickpea Tart with Roast Potatoes, Sauteed Swiss Chard, Beets, and Cashew Cheese
- 24: Five Minute High Raw, Vegan Eggnog
- 23: Holiday Gifts and Eats, 2011
- 22: An Afternoon Upstate
- 21: Curried Cauliflower and Cranberries
- 20: Edible Giving Continues: Low(er) Fat Apple Cinnamon Raisin Buckwheat Granola!
- 19: Holiday Giving: Sweet N’ Spicy Candied Nuts
- 18: Holiday Appetizer: Sunflower Seed and Cashew Cheese with Cranberries. Lunch at SweetGreen with Anne!
- 16: We Have a Winner!
- 15: Creamy Fusilli with Beets, Kale, and Toasted Pine Nuts
- 14: Holiday Macaroons, Two Ways: Pumpkin Spice Macaroons and Mocha Chip Macaroons. Yum!
- 13: 2011 Holiday Giveaway: Delectable Vegan Baked Goods & Confections from Allison’s Gourmet!
- 12: Mung Bean Pancakes with Mustard Sauce and Mango Kale Avocado Salad
- 11: Green Recovery: Marissa Eats to Live
- 10: Sunday Breakfast: Carrot Cake Pancakes
- 09: Alo Yoga Clothing Giveaway!
- 08: Dinner with Brendan. And Instagram.
- 07: In Honor of my Yaya, Revisiting the Kitchen Wars
- 06: Ultimate Raw Vegan Mushroom Burgers
- 05: Raw, Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- 04: An LPQ Dinner
- 03: Home for the Holidays
- 02: Sour Cream and Cherry Muffins
- 01: Thanksgiving Leftover Salad Bowl
November 2011
- 30: Green Recovery: Sarah Gives Veganism a Second Chance
- 29: Raw Cocoa Crunch Granola
- 28: Snack Attack: Sundried Tomato Hummus with Flax Crackers
- 27: Candle Café Double Header
- 26: Home Sweet Home
- 24: Peaches n’ Green Smoothie and 10 Post-Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas
- 23: Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing, Two Ways
- 22: School Lunches
- 21: Raw, Vegan Pumpkin Pie
- 20: Creamy Tahini Milk
- 18: Go On, Put Your Feet Up
- 17: Kelp Noodles and Aduki Beans with Carrot, Avocado, and Ginger Sauce
- 16: Gingery Sunflower Seed, Cabbage, and Red Apple Rolls
- 15: Lulu’s Raw Chocolate
- 14: Entertaining Tricks of the Trade: Freezing Pesto
- 12: Creamy Coconut Parsnip Rice with Caramelized Butternut Squash
- 10: Raw Cocoa Crackers
- 09: Your Date Paste Questions, Answered
- 07: Working with Date Paste, and Banana Caramel Bread Pudding
- 06: Elizabeth’s Gone Raw
- 04: Friday Express Post: Gratitude and DC Dining Guide
- 03: Dilly White Bean and Beet Napoleons
- 02: Pumpkin Pudding and Chocolate Mousse Parfait
October 2011
- 31: Sweet Potato and Beet Nori Rolls
- 30: Spicy Curry Kale Chips–Raw and Vegan!
- 28: Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- 27: Kale Salad with Orange, Radicchio and Fennel; Orange Miso Vinaigrette
- 25: Baking Break: Banana, Oat, and Chia Seed Muffins
- 24: Mushroom, Lentil, and Quinoa Croquettes
- 22: Take Back Your Health
- 20: Roasted Barley, Corn, and Raddichio Salad with Balsamic Reduction
- 19: Cool as a Cucumber Guacamole
- 17: Autumnal Breakfast: Buckwheat Quinoa Pancakes with Pumpkin Cream Sauce
- 14: Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
- 13: Vaccinated
- 11: Raw, Vegan Cauliflower and Mesquite Falafel with Fresh Parsley Dressing
- 09: Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pudding, Two Ways
- 07: The 30 Day Vegan Challenge
- 05: Gingery Pink Rice with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onion, and Green Peas
- 04: Zucchini Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 03: Curried Carrot and Grape Slaw
- 01: Red Grape and Almond Gazpacho
September 2011
- 29: Eating Disorders and The Executive Woman
- 28: Mexican Chocomole (Spiced with Cinnamon and Chili)
- 27: Eggplant Bacon (Raw and Vegan)
- 26: Confidence Building 101: Order Off the Menu
- 25: Natural Products Expo East
- 23: Talking About Your Food Choices
- 21: Raw Parsnip Sushi Rice
- 20: Product Review: Navitas Superseed Blend
- 18: Media Buzz: Veganism is Not a Crash Diet
- 16: Chilled Plum Soup with Cashew Cream
- 15: Raw Beet and Vegetable Stuffed Nori Rolls
- 13: Pretty in Pink Crackers (Raw and Vegan)
- 12: What Does it Mean to be An Activist?
- 10: Taking the Vega Breakfast Challenge
- 08: Vegan Eggplant Rollatini
- 07: Wedding Weekend, Part II
- 06: Wedding Weekend: Part I
- 05: Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing and Raisins
- 03: Back To School, Back To School
- 01: Home Sweet Home: Raw Goddess Bowl with Kelp Noodles, Smoky Avocado Dressing, and Hemp
August 2011
- 31: Day Three at Vida Vegan Con
- 30: A Little Buzz
- 29: Day Two at Vida Vegan Con: Community
- 28: Unsurpassed
- 26: Chocolate and Zucchini
- 25: NYC Eats and Treats
- 23: Tofu Tahini Scramble
- 22: Tips on Happy, Healthy Restaurant Dining Post-Recovery
- 21: Weekend Homecoming
- 20: The ABC’s of Me
- 19: Hurry Up Vegan: Five Minute, No-Bake Sunflower Oat Bars
- 17: Peach and Blackberry Skillet Cake
- 16: A Pea Worthy Cookbook Giveaway
- 15: As Promised, Summer Corn and Coconut Soup
- 13: Vegan and GF Dining at Open City
- 12: Strawberry Pumpkin Seed Smoothie (and Giveaway Winner)
- 11: Hurry Up Vegan, Exam Edition: Black Bean and Corn Burgers
- 10: The Dr. Is In: Taking the Mystery Out of Vitamin B-12
- 09: Green Recovery: Exploring the Link Between Sexuality, Diet, and Self-Esteem
- 08: Crowd Pleasing Green Crackers and an Exciting Announcement!
- 07: Indian Inspired Aloo Gobi Wraps
- 06: A Second Chance for Café Green
- 04: Superfood Salad Bowl With Smoky Red Pepper Mesquite Dressing
- 02: A Super Giveaway
- 01: (Brown) Sugar Plum Muffins
July 2011
- 31: To Their Senses, Not To Their Knees
- 29: Friday Night Express Post: Rethinking Salad
- 28: Hemp Pesto Recipe
- 27: Sweet & Light Crackers
- 25: 7 Links
- 24: Back to the Farm: Piglets and Peacefulness at Poplar Springs
- 22: Oh, Snap! Snapy Insect Catchers, and the Little Lessons of Veganism
- 21: Satisfying Summer Salad: Quinoa and Bean Salad with Spicy Seared Tempeh and Cumin Vinaigrette
- 20: Green Recovery: Andrea Falls in Love With How She Feels on a Plant-Based Diet
- 19: Inspired Entrée: High Raw, Vegan Manicotti for Two
- 18: Ginger Lime Edamame Hummus
- 17: Joining the Science Club
- 16: Carrot Avocado Pate
- 15: Hurry Up Vegan: Black Bean and Quinoa Salad with Quick Cumin Dressing
- 13: Freshly Squeezed: A Roundup of My Favorite Juice Bars
- 12: Weird Food Win: Gingery Carrot and Sunflower Seed Crackers
- 11: The Big Questions
- 10: These are a Few of My Favorite Things
- 08: Choosing Raw Video Debut! Episode 1 of the Kathy and Gena Show: Easy Vegan Summer Recipes
- 07: Green Recovery: Laura’s Story of Finding Balance
- 06: Take Back Your Health: A Giveaway
- 05: Zucchini Hemp Hummus Wraps
- 04: Good Things for Bad Weeks: High Fiber Carrot and Banana Smoothie
- 03: Top 12 Raw and Vegan Recipes for July 4th Weekend
- 02: Ladies’ Luncheon
- 01: Kitchen Intuition: Getting Creative with Leftovers, and Accommodating Different Eating Styles
June 2011
- 29: 15 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving to DC
- 28: Hurry Up Vegan: White Bean and Summer Vegetable Pasta
- 27: Outstanding Miso Sesame Dressing
- 26: Great Sage!
- 24: Raw, Vegan Cheater’s Granola
- 23: Juice Pulp Cracker Experimentation: A Chia/Flax Comparison, and a New Recipe for Raw Lemon Thyme Crackers
- 22: Smoky Avocado and Cumin Dressing
- 20: All “Restriction” is Not Created Equal
- 19: Very Berry Chia Hemp Pudding
- 17: Welcome to the Neighborhood: Chickpea, Avocado, and Nori Spread
- 16: Vegan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas, and a Spotlight on Iron
- 15: Green Recovery: Wendy Puts an End to Compulsive Eating Through a Plant-Strong Diet
- 14: Breakfast-to-Go: Vegan Blueberry Oat Bars
- 13: Overnight Superfood Bowl with Chia Seeds and Quinoa
- 12: Funxion-al Food
- 10: Reader’s Report: Mind-Body Medicine
- 09: Peanut Butter and Tomato Sauce. Seriously.
- 08: Cinnamon Cherry Blast
- 06: Make Your Own (Almost Birthday) Hummus
- 05: Best Laid Plans (and Recipes for Vegan Summer Entertaining)
- 04: Raw Kelp Noodle Pad Thai (With or Without Seared Tempeh)
- 02: When Non-Vegan Foods Attack
- 01: The Only Raw, Vegan Granola Recipe You’ll Ever Need
May 2011
- 31: Out With the Old, Into the New
- 30: Ginger Lime Edamame Sweet Potato Burgers
- 27: Five Days of Class
- 26: Strength in What Remains
- 25: Vegan Fig Bars
- 24: NYC Bloggers Unite Over Five Courses
- 23: Green Recovery: Daphne’s Triumph Against “Ana.” Plus, my NYC Dining Bucket List.
- 22: Avocado Sea-sar
- 20: Calling Ahead
- 19: Avocado Pesto & Other Nut Free Alternatives
- 19: Eating Frenchly
- 17: Black and Blue Smoothie
- 16: Mostly Vegan?
- 15: Zucchini and Tomato Gratin
- 13: Raw Spinach Burgers
- 12: Choosing Raw Juice Pulp Crackers
- 11: Staying Healthy During Crunch Time
- 10: Ch-ch-ch-chaaaanges
- 08: Macaroons for Mom
- 08: Baby Food for Mother’s Day: Parsnip Pear Puree
- 07: So Long, See You Tomorrow: Counter Restaurant
- 06: Raw Pancakes
- 04: Hemp Hummus: The Remix
- 03: Green Recovery: One Dancer’s Harrowing Story
- 02: Back From Nature Salad
April 2011
- 29: Hemp Cacao Energy Bites
- 28: Restaurant Review: V Note
- 27: Vita-Less
- 25: Kelp and Kale Bowl with Sweet Celery Dressing
- 24: Go Ahead, Make My Week: Curried Kabocha Squash Flatbread
- 23: Beyond Central Casting: The Problem with Eating Disorder “Types”
- 22: Three Year Pride: Raw Cheesecake with Cacao Crust
- 20: “You’re the Raw, Vegan Girls”
- 19: Green Recovery: Casey Lorraine on Finding Freedom Through Wholesome Food
- 18: Raw Gingery Carrot Tomato Soup
- 17: Ancient Grain Banana Breakfast Bread
- 15: An Interview with Verité Vegan Catering, and Roast Beets with Arugula and Toasted Almond Granola
- 14: Raw Tomato Bread
- 13: When Life Gives you Pineapples
- 12: On Recipe Failures
- 11: Rosie’s Salad
- 10: Quinoa Protein Bowl
- 08: New Ingredient Alert: Quinoa Flakes
- 07: Lunch Break: Kelp Noodles with Dulse, Cucumbers and Date Mustard Dressing
- 06: #Veganhumor: Comedy For Karma 2011
- 05: High Protein Hemp Hummus
- 04: Whim and Whimsy: Chocolate Vinaigrette
- 03: Scenes from a Vegan Restaurant
- 01: Chlorella Pudding with Chia Seeds
March 2011
- 31: Pumpkin Chia Porridge
- 30: Copycat Pumpkin Seed Poppy Pate
- 29: Green Recovery: The Plant-Based Road to Healing from Disordered Eating
- 28: Five Minute Raw Cacao Snack Bars
- 27: Meet, Greet, and Eat
- 26: A Visit To Poplar Springs Farm Animal Sanctuary
- 25: Vegan 101
- 24: Classic Raw Hummus
- 22: My Top Ten Tips for New Bloggers
- 21: Fresh Avocado Fiesta Dressing
- 20: From NOLA, With Kale
- 19: It’s the Company that Counts: Day Three in NOLA
- 18: Goddess of Green
- 17: Raw Mashed Potatoes
- 16: Luck of the Irish: Vegan Colcannon
- 15: Making a List, Checking it Twice
- 14: Deep Blue Sea Smoothie
- 13: Ridiculously Healthy Millet, Kale, and Yam Burgers
- 12: Roasted Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup
- 10: Raw, Vegan Walnut “Cheddar Cheese”
- 08: “Something So Simple”: The Reality of Maintaining Healthy Habits
- 07: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup: A Raw/Cooked Comparison
- 06: Zesty Orange Cashew Cheese and Apple Wraps
- 05: Zesty Orange Cashew Cheese
- 03: Soda Junkie? This One’s For You: Solixir Sparkling Beverage Review
- 02: Sweet Snacking: Lemon Kissed Cashew Hemp Bars
- 01: Gold Rush: Yukon Gold Potato Chips with Rosemary and Sea Salt
February 2011
- 28: In Honor of NEDA Week: Rebuilding a Sense of Distinctiveness After Recovery
- 27: Vegan Zucchini Date Muffins
- 26: Anatomy of a Power Smoothie
- 24: Raw Mexican “Rice” Pilaf with Spicy “Cheese” Topping
- 23: “What Kind of Guy’s Going to Date a Vegan?” The Follow Up
- 22: “What Kind of Guy’s Going to Date a Vegan?”
- 21: Smoky Southwestern Hummus
- 19: Butternut Squash and Split Pea Soup
- 18: Chia Seed Power Pudding
- 17: Elise on Making Medicine and Lifestyle Choices Work Together
- 16: Guest Post: Matt on Vegetarian Running
- 15: Vegan Shopping Challenge: A Vegan Friendly Winter Parka
- 14: “Wall of Green” Soup
- 13: Sweets for My Sweet
- 11: Sweet Potato Cashew Cheese
- 10: Discussion of THE CHINA STUDY, and a Chance to Win a Free Copy
- 09: Never Let a Bad Day Turn Into Two
- 07: Savory Sunflower Seed Dressing with Herbs
- 06: Super Bowl Express
- 05: Vegan Artichoke and Spinach Dip
- 03: Raw Nori Cigars with Gingery Sunflower Seed Pate
- 02: Quality, Quantity: My Thoughts on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines
- 01: Seven Days of Super Bowl, and Three Layer Dip
January 2011
- 31: Pizza Night.
- 30: Sweet Potato Hummus.
- 28: Community Service: Bringing Health Screenings to the Uninsured
- 26: Collard Wrap Tutorial
- 25: Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
- 24: Transitions
- 23: Green Banana Breakfast Pudding
- 22: Creamy Celery Root Slaw with Truffle Infused Cashew Cream
- 21: If You See Me, Say Hello
- 20: It Ain’t Easy Being Green
- 18: Crazy Sexy Dressing
- 17: Enlightened Eating: A Vegan Celebration at the James Beard Foundation
- 16: Buckwheat Chai Energy Bars
- 15: Quotidien Pleasures
- 13: Savory Polenta Stacks with Black Beans and Greens
- 12: Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
- 11: Back to School, Back to School
- 10: Is It Vegan, and Is It Delicious? Kailey on Finding Freedom Through Veganism
- 09: Home Away From Home
- 08: Banana Chai Smoothie
- 06: Ladies Who Lunch
- 05: Raw Banana Breakfast Sushi
- 04: Balsamic Tahini Dressing
- 03: The Best of 2010
- 02: Guest Post: Bitt on Going From Raw vs Cooked to Raw plus Cooked
- 01: Guest Post: Mara on Perfection and Compromise
December 2010
- 31: Guest Post: Leslie on Vegetable Love
- 30: Guest Post: Melody on Sharing Food
- 29: Guest Post: Anne and her 5-Minute, No Cook Recipes!
- 28: Guest Post: Melissa on Seeking out Counseling for ED Recovery
- 27: Raw Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
- 26: Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
- 24: Twas the Night Before Christmas: Vegan Molasses Ginger Cookies
- 24: Such, Such Were the Joys
- 22: Cheesy Parsnip Spread and Butternut Squash Tortilla Pizza
- 20: A Change is Gonna Come
- 18: Holiday Fare, CR Style
- 16: Kale and White Bean Salad with Caesar Dressing
- 15: The Choosing Raw 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
- 14: Raw Caesar Salad
- 10: Back-to-Back Breakfast: Vegan French Toast
- 09: Vegan Carob Chip Pancakes
- 07: Cruelty Free?
- 07: Chicory Salad with Warm Mustard Dressing
- 05: Raw Chocolate Cake with the Wannabe Chef
- 03: Juice and Cookies
- 02: Carrot Cayenne Elixir
- 01: In Praise of Vegan Girls
November 2010
- 30: Creamy Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
- 29: New Favorite Smoothie
- 27: Vegan Feasting
- 25: Sweet and Salty Avocado Dressing
- 23: Vegan Thanksgiving 2010
- 22: Iron Chef Fail: The End of Dole Summit Weekend
- 20: A Day of Wellness: Day 2 at the Dole Nutrition and Wellness Blogger Summit
- 19: Dole-ing Out Numbers: An RD Speaks at the Dole Nutrition and Wellness Blogger Summit
- 18: Dole Nutrition and Wellness Blogger Summit, Day One
- 17: Raw Beet Pancakes
- 15: Vegan Dining: The Good, the Bad, and the Bitter
- 14: Giveaway Winner Announced
- 12: Butternut Squash and Beet Stacks with Pesto and Cashew Cream
- 11: How I Strike a Healthy Raw and Cooked Balance
- 10: No, a Dog is Not Dinner
- 09: Vegan Streusel Muffins
- 07: Candle Cordiality
- 05: Dian-spiration: Raw Tomato Tahini Soup
- 04: Choosing Raw Counseling Giveaway
- 03: Mellow Green Smoothie
- 01: Vegan Herb Mashed Potatoes
October 2010
- 31: Fig and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 29: Deconstructed Lasagna (Pasta)
- 28: The Lure of Juice Fasting
- 27: Easy Vegan Tortilla Dinner
- 26: Food, Friendship, and Fun
- 24: She Bakes! She Bakes! Vegan Carrot Raisin Bran Muffins
- 22: Savory Millet Stuffed Peppers
- 19: Raw Nori Rolls with Cashew Ginger Filling
- 18: Comfort Food
- 17: Feelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot: Blossom Restaurant
- 15: Ode to my Tribest(ie)
- 14: Healthy College Dining
- 13: D.C. Dining
- 11: Operation Pressure Cooker
- 09: Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- 08: Operation Rice Cooker: Cinnamon Raisin Quinoa with Kale
- 06: Raw Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 05: More Thoughts on Shifting Away from Raw Veganism
- 04: Recommended Reading
- 01: Nutrition, Not Magic: My Thoughts on the Raw Food “Panacea”
September 2010
- 29: CR joins Facebook! And, a Creamy Avocado Hemp Sauce
- 28: The Kitchen Wars
- 26: Golden Harvest Kale Salad
- 25: A Savvy Breakfast
- 24: One Dish, Two Ways: Cheesy Red Pepper and Hemp Noodles
- 22: Cheesy Red Pepper Hemp Dip
- 21: Roasted Vegetable How-To
- 20: Did Veganism “Almost Kill” Angelina Jolie?
- 19: Butternut Squash Smoothie (to die for)
- 17: Office Dinner, 9.17.10
- 16: Food with Friends.
- 15: Fast Food
- 13: Creamy Carrot Ginger and Coconut Soup
- 12: Raw Buckwheat Sesame Bread with Italian Herbs
- 11: The Wildnerness Downtown
- 10: Raw Cinnamon Raisin Bread
- 09: My Skincare “Routine”
- 07: Raw Zucchini Alfredo
- 06: Once in a Millennium
- 06: Biking by the Bay
- 05: I am Full.
- 04: Touchdown on the West Coast
- 02: Raw Vegan Asian Lettuce Wraps
- 01: Raw Chocolate Extra-vegan-za
August 2010
- 31: Foolproof Tofu Burgers and Phone Meltdowns
- 29: Raw Picnic Dinner
- 28: Vegan Corn and Zucchini Pancakes
- 26: Antioxidant Smoothies and Nostalgic Melodies
- 25: The Whys and Hows of My Veganism
- 23: Vega Shake and Go Chia Pudding
- 22: Crushing
- 20: You Can Eat THAT Raw? Or, Wild Rice Salad
- 18: Community Food
- 17: Curried Pineapple Salad with Tempeh
- 16: Breakfast Inspiration: Blueberry Chia Pudding
- 15: And Then We Came to the End
- 15: Breakfast with Locals
- 14: Epic.
- 14: Breakfast with Bloggers
- 13: HLS Day One
- 12: Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers
- 11: A Mother Knows Best
- 09: Dehydrator Free Raw Vegan Energy Bars
- 08: Classic Tofu Scramble Recipe
- 06: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes, Stuffed Peppers, and Well Lit Kitchens
- 04: Call for Recipes: Parent-Friendly, Vegan Approved
- 02: Weekend Lunch: Fuji Apple and Spinach Soup; Summer Berry Salad
- 01: Bad Blogger.
July 2010
- 30: Progress and Perfection
- 28: Avocado, Chocolate, and Sweet Potato Pudding
- 27: Eating For IBS: Soluble Fiber
- 25: Low(er) Fat Green Pea Guac
- 24: Weekend Lunch Menu: Cauliflower Rice with Mint and Pistachio
- 23: Ani-Inspired Avocado Mint Shake
- 22: Gaining Weight With Raw and Vegan Foods
- 20: Product Review! Brad’s Raw Chips
- 19: Raw Vegan “Tuna” Salad; Snapping Out of a Funk
- 18: Panzanella Salad
- 15: The Changing Face of Fitness Food
- 14: My Top Ten Superfoods
- 13: Superfood Shake, and Agave Controversy
- 12: In Praise of Fava Beans
- 11: Hippocrates Health Institute Video Giveaway
- 10: Sea “Spaghetti” with Creamy Cashew Dill Sauce
- 08: Eating with Emotion
- 06: Hemp Bliss
- 05: Raw Breakfast Crepes
- 03: This Sandwich Might Change Your Life
- 01: Buckwheat Cereal and Almond Milk
June 2010
- 29: Simple Spring Pea Soup
- 27: Care For Some Egg Whites With Your Veganism?
- 26: Dilly Carrot Avocado Spread
- 25: Raw Rehab: Nut Milk Troubleshooting
- 24: Smoothie Sharing
- 22: Sesame Noodles, Raw and Cooked
- 21: My Best Friend’s Wedding
- 20: A “Liberating” Snack Bar
- 18: Lori and Michelle on Raw Snackage
- 17: Spring Quinoa Pilaf
- 15: Out with the Old: Ditching Clothes that Don’t Fit
- 13: Stress relief.
- 11: Sprouted Wheatberry Salad
- 10: Conscious Shopping
- 08: Pumpkin Seed Mylk, and Chewing Gum
- 06: Homemade Sunshine Burgers, Raw and Cooked
- 05: Squeezing in Workouts
- 03: Sinful Smoothie
May 2010
- 31: Operation Organization: Snack Chips
- 29: What’s in a Name?
- 27: Reconciling Veganism with Intuitive Eating
- 26: Tomato Tahini Kale Chips
- 24: Tomato Tahini Dressing
- 23: Chia Chai Pudding
- 21: Operation Snack Bar
- 19: Dian-spiration: Italian Fried Grains
- 18: Roast Veggie and Goat “Cheese” Wrap, and Two Announcements
- 17: How to Deal With Unwanted Body Commentary
- 17: Raw, Vegan Spin on Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
- 15: Smooth and Simple Breakfast Pudding + Chia Seed Giveaway
- 13: His, Hers, and Theirs: Preparing Inclusive Dinners
- 11: Crowd Pleasing Asian Dressing
- 10: Sweet and Salty Miso Glaze + iHerb Giveaway Winner!
- 07: Indian-Spiced Wrap
- 05: How to Build a Meal Sized Salad
- 04: Broccoli Hummus Recipe
- 04: The Importance of Dietary Fiber
- 02: Surf n’ Turf, + iHerb Giveaway
April 2010
- 30: Raw Rehab: Dealing with Social Discomfort
- 27: Coming Home to Something Sweet
- 25: Guest post: B+P’s Sophia on the Feeding Your Spirit and Mind
- 23: Guest Post: HEAB on Listening to Your Body
- 21: More Adventures in Chi-Town
- 20: Guest Post: S+C’s Diana on Making Raw Desserts
- 19: My Kinda Town
- 18: Guest Post: Yoga Wisdom from Averie
- 17: You Ask, I Answer: Favorite Smoothies
- 15: Rapidly Raw: Marinated Veggies
- 13: Kitchen Intuition: Storage
- 11: More Makeover Talk, and Weekend Highlights
- 09: New Year, New Look
- 08: The Choosing Raw 2010 Smokeout
- 05: Dehydrator-Free Raw-Lafel
- 04: Walnut Lentil Pate
- 02: Sweet Spreads.
- 01: Welcoming Spring, Honoring Winter, and a New Spark! + Choosing Raw Group Cleanse
March 2010
- 30: Coming Clean About My Cup of Joe
- 29: A Rockin Raw Wrap
- 28: The Gena Divine
- 26: Sun is Blooming
- 24: Hempesan (Raw, Vegan Parmesan Topping)
- 23: How Far is Far Enough? Knowing What Diet is Sufficiently Healthy For You
- 21: Weekend Highlights
- 20: Carrot and Daikon Salad with Carrotini Dressing
- 18: Lucky Hemp Bread and Chicago Meetup
- 15: Top Tips for Women’s Health
- 13: Eat More, Amanda! (Or, Beyond Spinach and Seeds)
- 11: Let’s Hear it for the Boys
- 10: Interview at The Health and Happiness Club
- 09: Work Lunches for Real Women
- 06: Who Wants to Win a Wheatgrass Juicer?
- 03: Vegetable Based Dressings
February 2010
- 27: Homemade Coconut Yogurt
- 24: “I Love to Eat”: Embracing Our Appetites
- 23: Swiss Chard Leaves Stuffed with Middle Eastern Rice
- 22: Winner of THRIVE FITNESS
- 20: Fennel, Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing
- 19: Dining In, and Dining Out
- 18: Basic Chia Seed Pudding
- 14: Interview + Giveaway with Brendan Brazier, author of THRIVE
- 13: My Stint as a Sun Warrior
- 11: Green eggs and…hmmm.
- 09: Carrot Cake Smoothie, and Tribest Blender Giveaway!!
- 07: Eating Seasonally, Eating Locally
- 04: Question of the Week: Can I make juice the night before?
- 02: Zucchini Wraps
January 2010
- 31: Conservation Burgers
- 29: A shift away from veganism in the raw world?
- 26: Simplicity.
- 25: Horizons Restaurant, Philadelphia
- 21: Defining an Eating Disorder
- 19: Steak and Potatoes.
- 17: Broccoli with Cheesey Sauce, and Blogger Meet Ups
- 14: You Ask, I Answer: Healthy Soy Burger Substitutes
- 12: Nourishing Vegetable Broth
- 10: The Low-Down on Vegan Protein Powders
- 07: Cleanse Excitement, Product Review, and Gratitude
- 05: Garden Pate.
- 03: When Labels Can be Helpful
- 02: The Best of Choosing Raw 2009
December 2009
- 31: Choosing Raw Named Best Raw Vegan Website and Blog of 2009!
- 30: Raw Food Rehab: Raw Pros and Cons with Chicago Marathon Val!
- 28: Holiday Recap, and Cooked Recipe of the Month!
- 25: Merry Christmas to all…
- 23: Raw Nutloaf
- 22: Cashew Cheese with Meyer Lemon and Dried Cherries
- 20: Pure Gratitude
- 18: Quick and Nutritious Sprouted Lentil Salad
- 17: January Cleanse Details and an Interview with Hadley Seward of Spark! Wellness
- 15: Choosing Raw 2009 Holiday Gift Guide!
- 14: Choosing Raw + Spark! Wellness January 2010 Cleanse
- 13: Raw Eggnog failure; Tree Decorating Success
- 11: Yoga DVDs, Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup, and More
- 10: Best of Raw 2009
- 08: Carrot Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce
- 07: Question of the Week: Helping a Parent to Understand Vegetarianism
- 05: Snowy Sesame Seed Milk
- 03: Got Juice Pulp? (Or, how to make raw crackers.)
- 01: Just Falling.
November 2009
- 30: Interview with Jessica Apple, Founder of A Sweet Life
- 26: I am thankful.
- 23: Gena’s Mostly Raw, All Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
- 23: Stogo Winner!
- 19: Raw Polenta with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
- 18: Thanksgiving Jitters: Tips for Healthy Eating at Family Gatherings
- 16: Fudge babies.
- 14: Because it’s the Weekend.
- 11: Reconsidering Veganism at Thanksliving
- 08: Beet Ravioli with Root Vegetable Filling
- 06: Vegan Ice Cream Takes Over the World: An Interview and Giveaway with Rob Sedgwick of Stogo Ice Cream
- 05: Read this.
- 03: Turnip Pasta with Creamy Brazil Nut Sauce
- 02: Question of the Week: Transitional Bellyaches, and What to do About Them
- 01: The Savory and the Sweet
October 2009
- 30: Fine and Raw (and Out of This World)
- 28: Savory Root Vegetable Mash
- 26: What Food is Not
- 25: Red Pepper and Hemp Soup
- 23: Food and Philosophy at SproutCraft Cafe
- 20: Sprout Salad and Smoky Guacamole
- 19: In Case You Find Random Stuff About Me Interesting
- 16: Question of the Week: How Important is Organic?
- 15: Raw Wednesday Recap
- 14: Crescent City
- 13: Reminders
- 12: $3.33 a Day: Eating Raw on a Budget with Melody
- 10: Raw Tuesdays with Bianca
- 08: Raising Healthy Kids– The LovIn Way
- 07: Adventures in Raw Bread Making!
- 06: More October Announcements!
- 05: Question of the Week: Birth Control
- 04: Calling All Readers: I Need Your Help!
- 02: Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette
- 01: October Announcements
September 2009
- 29: Choosing Raw Client Testimonials
- 27: Raw Chocolate Avocado Pudding (“Chocomole”)
- 24: Probiotics: To Take or Not to Take?
- 22: Creamy Hemp Basil Sauce
- 20: Carrot Fries! And Natural Care for Common Ailments
- 18: Choosing Raw Interview: Jared Koch of Clean Plates NYC
- 16: Carrot Miso Dressing
- 14: Raw Tortilla Soup
- 12: Fruits and Vegetables…Choosing Them and Cooking them Zesty Style!
- 10: Mary’s Salad
- 08: Introducing Kelp Noodles
- 07: Greek Yogurt: Raw Vegan Style
- 04: Client Matters: “Is It OK to Eat . . . ?”
- 01: One Recipe, Two Ways: Red Pepper and Coconut Soup/Sauce
August 2009
- 30: (Raw) Green Goddess Dressing, and More Thoughts on Meal Delivery
- 28: Raw Delivery: Only in NYC? Think Again.
- 27: We Have a Winner!
- 25: Nutrition in the News: The High Price of Cheap Food
- 22: Raw 101: Homemade Almond Milk
- 21: Afternoon Naps, and an Interview With Me (for a change)
- 20: Guest Post on Crazy Sexy Life!
- 19: Sunflower Seed and Carrot Pate
- 17: Why Raw? A Guest Post at Hadley Holistics
- 16: Healthy Living Summit 2009!
- 14: Beantown.
- 13: “Chef Gena”
- 09: Choosing Raw Interview + Giveaway: Sarma Melngailis of New York City’s Pure Food and Wine
- 07: Lemon Chiffon Pudding
- 05: Question of the Week: Omega-3s in a Vegan Lifestyle
- 03: Raw Peanut Noodles, and Kitchen Musings
July 2009
- 30: Just One Bite.
- 28: Astounding Revelation
- 26: Raw Foods Tutorial: The Raw Cocktail Party
- 23: Food Matters: You Pick Yourself Up, You Dust Yourself Off
- 22: Raw Food and Wreckage
- 19: Yoga and Me
- 16: Perfect Gazpacho
- 15: Guest Recipe Post at Zestycook!
- 14: “So Perfect”?
- 13: Zucchini Soup Featured at Crazy Sexy Life
- 11: The Raw B.L.T.
- 10: Raw Inspiration: Casey’s Simply Delicious Salad with Ginger
- 07: Cucumber and Coconut Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing
- 04: Red, White, Blue, and Green: Berries and (Raw) Whipped Cream
- 03: Choosing Raw Interview + Giveaway: Melissa of FitnessNYC!
- 01: Guacanara
June 2009
- 29: Being Wary of “A Detox”
- 27: Banana Soft Serve: This Post Will Change Your Life
- 26: A Pure Dinner
- 25: Food Bloggers Unite at Beam Green!
- 24: Food Matters: What I’m Learning
- 22: Rainy Day Pick-me-Up: Tomato, Corn, and Butter Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Chive Dressing
- 22: Dinner with Kristen at Blossom, Chocolate Parties, and More
- 20: Spring into Summer: Asparagus Rolls with Tarragon Dipping Sauce
- 19: Question of the Week: What Do You Do With Your Juice Pulp?
- 17: You Ask, I Deliver: My Top Ten Favorite Juice Recipes
- 14: Question of the Week: To Blend or To Juice?
- 11: Introducing the Blended Salad
- 10: Avocado, Fennel, and Cherry Tomato Salad — And a Rejoinder
- 08: Be Your Own Guru: Avoiding the Fads, the Bestsellers, and the Magic Plans
- 07: Birthday Dinner at Candle 79
- 07: Pre-Bday Celebration at Pure
- 06: Guest Post on Oh She Glows
- 05: Cauliflower Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
- 03: The Raw Truth: All About Soy
- 02: Happy Herbivore Interview, Raw Recipe, and a Giveaway!
- 01: An Exercise in Self-Mortification
May 2009
- 30: California Ranch Sandwich
- 28: The Raw Wednesday Veterans’ Giveaway
- 27: The Truth About Healthy Fats
- 26: OMG! I made a dessert!
- 24: Classic Choosing Raw Guacamole
- 23: Two Special Meals
- 21: Beam Green, Take Two, and a Noteworthy Email
- 20: Perfect Raw Hummus For Raw Wednesday
- 19: Question of the Week: What Kitchen Appliances do I Need to Get Started on Raw?
- 18: Avocado Cilantro Soup, and Travel Wrap Up
- 17: Southern Comfort
- 17: KERF meets Choosing Raw!
- 14: Tribute to Chloe (and Some Travel Tips)
- 13: First Raw Wednesday Giveaway!
- 13: Young Coconut Tutorial for Raw Wednesday #2!
- 11: And the Winner Is…
- 11: Crazy Sexy Wellness
- 09: Raw Day in a Rush: Mineral Rich Foods for a Busy Day
- 08: Avo-Coco Soup
- 07: Slothful Single Girl’s Summertime Pesto
- 06: Bad, Bad Blogger.
- 06: Raw Wednesday!! And a Cinco de Mayo Feast
- 05: Question of the Week: Fruit and Sweeteners
- 04: My Idea of Comfort Food
- 03: The Power of Choice, and a Raw Challenge
- 02: One Recipe, Two Ways: Spicy Thai Tacos
April 2009
- 30: Spicy Thai Salad, and My First Raw Giveaway!
- 30: This Just In
- 29: The Raw Truth: Question of the Week
- 27: Low Sugar Treats to Savor
- 26: Best. Soup. Ever.
- 24: Collard Wraps with Italian “Pizza Cheese”
- 22: A Quick Ladies Lunch on Earth Day
- 21: Zucchini Marinara, and the Power of Friendship
- 21: The Raw Truth: Question of the Week
- 20: Quitiversary, Part Two: The Celebration!
- 19: The Quitiversary: A Very Candid Post
- 18: Green Guacamole, and Highlights from the Week in Health
- 17: The Lunch Break Series: Bonobos Vegetarian (and a recipe)
- 15: The Raw Truth: Question of the Week
- 13: 6 Simple and Inspiring Raw Swaps
- 13: This Just In.
- 12: Raw Borscht for Easter Sunday
- 11: Workout Stats on a Work-Filled Weekend
- 10: Raw Dinner for Two!
February 2009
- 10: Welcome!
I'm a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, a former book editor, and a post-baccalaureate pre-med student at Georgetown University. I'm passionate about helping people to discover and enjoy plant based foods in a simple and healthy way. My name is pronounced like "Jenna."