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Coming Home to Something Sweet

April 27, 2010

Hey guys! Thanks for the lovely words about my travel adventures. It was fun sharing them all with you! So here I am, back in the rhythms of everyday life. Can’t say it feels anything but wonderful. The next time any of you catching me whining about being overworked, I’d like you to please remind [...]

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Sunflower Seed and Carrot Pate

August 19, 2009
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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 [...]

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Perfect Gazpacho

July 16, 2009
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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 [...]

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The Raw B.L.T.

July 11, 2009
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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 [...]

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Spring into Summer: Asparagus Rolls with Tarragon Dipping Sauce

June 20, 2009
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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 [...]

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Avocado, Fennel, and Cherry Tomato Salad — And a Rejoinder

June 10, 2009
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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 [...]

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Cauliflower Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

June 5, 2009
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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, [...]

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