Lunch

California Ranch Sandwich

May 30, 2009
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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, [...]

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Raw Day in a Rush: Mineral Rich Foods for a Busy Day

May 9, 2009
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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 [...]

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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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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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Green Guacamole, and Highlights from the Week in Health

April 18, 2009
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Have you ever wondered what to do with juice pulp when you’re done? Here’s what. No, this isn’t my most visually appetizing recipe post, but it’s a great way to use up all that leftover veggie pulp, add some fiber to your lunch, and feel a little less wasteful (I can never help but feel [...]

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