This is my little tribute to sunflower seeds.
You guys know I love cashews. And why wouldn’t I? They’re the most versatile nut: so mild and creamy that they can be used as a base for nearly any dessert, pate, or sauce. They’re the reason why I love my raw alfredo, and they’re the secret ingredient [...]
Posts under ‘Lunch’
Perfect Summer Pate, and Some Blog Updates
Perfect Gazpacho
When you eat a raw diet, there are certain dishes that are easy to explain to people (salad) and certain ones (raw cashew alfredo over zucchini spaghetti) that can be a little tough. The tough ones are fun, if only to show off the tremendous creativity that goes into serious raw cuisine. But the easy [...]
The Raw B.L.T.
Greetings all!
Did the title of this post surprise you? Bet you guys never expected to see diner food here on Choosing Raw.
Well, this isn’t your typical diner food, of course. In my banana soft serve post, I mentioned that I think there’s a delicious, all natural equivalent for nearly every dish to which we’re all [...]
Spring into Summer: Asparagus Rolls with Tarragon Dipping Sauce
Hello friends!
Phew. I am so, so happy to report that I have just enjoyed a lazy Saturday. OK, well, sorta lazy: I did go for a run this morning and see a client. But otherwise? Nothing too ambitious: there’s been some lying on my sofa, some cleaning of my kitchen, some reading, some shopping for [...]
Avocado, Fennel, and Cherry Tomato Salad — And a Rejoinder
I’m sometimes hesitant to put salad recipes up on the blog; for one thing, everyone seems to have their own salad recipes that they favor at lunch and dinnertime; for another, I like to dispel idea that all raw foodists eat are salads. It’s true that I could probably feast on salad three times a [...]
Cauliflower Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
People spend a lot of time asking me, “you eat [insert name of vegetable here] raw?!” And I spend a lot of time responding, “yes!” Truth is, I prefer most veggies raw—even beets and collards and other fibrous ones. I actually hate cooked spinach—for whatever reason, it gives me the heebie jeebies.
I will admit, though, [...]
California Ranch Sandwich
Is it just me, or does every single deli and sandwich shop have a wrap or sandwich labeled “the California wrap”? At the very least, I can think of three delis in my neighborhood that sell somesuch thing, usually involving grilled chicken and avocado.
Well, today I’m sharing my own version of a “California” sandwich, so [...]
Raw Day in a Rush: Mineral Rich Foods for a Busy Day
Happy weekend!
As you all know, one of my goals with this blog is to present a user-friendly, approachable vision of raw foods. The prevailing understanding of eating raw is that it’s time consuming and difficult: I hope to show you that, with a little planning, it’s quite easy.
For this reason, I’ll be periodically contributing to [...]
Spicy Thai Salad, and My First Raw Giveaway!
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 for [...]
This Just In
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 dollop [...]
