Smoothie Love: Fruity Colada Green Smoothie

By |2021-03-02T15:26:30-05:00April 13th, 2015|Categories: Green smoothies, Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , |

For me, green smoothies are so healthy, energizing and delicious, that giving or receiving a smoothie is a truly an act of love. I mean, what better way to show someone you care! On several occasions, I have gifted friends and family members with a gaily-wrapped mason jar full of smoothie goodness along with a little note and a recipe [...]

How to Make Your Own Rich, Creamy, Vegan Vanilla Bean Date Brazil Nut Milk

By |2015-01-14T21:03:44-05:00January 14th, 2015|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

Looking for a smooth, rich, creamy easy to make nondairy milk? Brazil Nut Milk is one of my favorite  dairy alternatives. During the holidays, I whipped up a batch, stored it in a mason jar, popped a bow on top and brought homemade Brazil Nut Milk to my friend's home as a hostess gift when she invited me to [...]

Marinated Mushroom Collard Green Wraps

By |2021-05-19T17:07:44-04:00September 18th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Recipes, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

Whenever I crave a healthy meal that is hearty, satisfying, filling but light, I reach for mushrooms. Classified as fungi, edible mushrooms are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, and very low in sodium. There are so many kinds of edible mushrooms to choose from, but my favorites are shiitake, maitake, portabella and button mushrooms. Photo: [...]

Endive Portabella Mushroom Salad

By |2021-05-19T17:07:51-04:00September 15th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Salads, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

I have always enjoyed the aesthetic appeal of endive salads. They look so elegant on the plate and make any luncheon or dinner party table look amazing without a lot of effort. The hostess gets the credit for a fabulous spread, but it's simply due to the shape and beauty of the endive. Belgian endive , also known [...]

Got a Craving for Chocolate? Try this Chocolate Banana Berry Chia Pudding

By |2021-03-02T15:27:14-05:00July 2nd, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

As passionate as most people are about chocolate, I have never been one to really care that much about it. Sure, I love to enjoy a dark chocolate bar from time to time, but I had never experimented with raw cacao powder in my kitchen at all. Until recently. While browsing the shelves at a well-respected [...]

Meatless Monday: Chunky Mexican-Style Guacamole

By |2014-05-26T19:44:21-04:00May 26th, 2014|Categories: Meatless Monday, Nourish, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , |

When I crave something rich, creamy, savory and satisfying, I immediately think of an avocado. It's distinct, creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor make it a popular ingredient in many dishes. Although it is probably most well known as a key ingredient in the Mexican dip "guacamole", avocado adds an amazing texture  to mouthwatering wraps, sandwiches and salads due to its high-fat content. But [...]

Spicy, Raw Tomato, Red Pepper and Avocado Soup

By |2021-03-02T15:25:52-05:00May 12th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , , , |

When I crave something creamy, yet healthy, I love to whip up a quick raw soup using a variety of vegetables blended with avocado to provide a creamy consistency. This light, savory and slightly spicy raw soup is perfect for lunch or dinner. I like to serve it with a fresh, crispy salad and raw, dehydrated flax crackers.   The [...]

How to Whip Up a Delicious Strawberry Banana Cashew Milk Smoothie

By |2021-05-19T17:07:53-04:00April 25th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Plant-based diet, Plant-based Recipes, Raw Food Diet, Smoothies, Smoothies, Vegan, Vegan Recipes|Tags: , , , |

Raw, homemade cashew milk is a versatile and nutritious base for lots of delicious drinks and delicious. Once you have made a quart of of fresh cashew milk the sky is the limit. You can create all kinds of delicious smoothies by choosing from a variety of fresh fruits and spices. One of my favorite drinks [...]

How to Make Rich and Creamy Raw Cashew Milk

By |2014-04-24T00:09:34-04:00April 24th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , |

Whenever I crave something rich and creamy, yet healthy, the first natural ingredient I think about is cashews. Cashews are used to create amazing creamy raw milks, sauces, yogurts, desserts, soups, spreads, dips and more. Thought cashews were originally native to northeastern Brazil, the cashew tree is now widely grown in tropical regions. Nigeria and Vietnam, [...]

Spring Avocado Salad with Vegan Creamy, Hot & Spicy Dressing

By |2014-03-26T16:07:50-04:00March 26th, 2014|Categories: Nourish, Raw Food Diet, Vegan|Tags: , , , |

I am the kind of salad lover who makes a huge salad full of my favorite vegetables in a large serving bowl and eats the whole thing! My life has been quite busy so I haven't shopped for fresh, organic produce in a few days. When my stomach started grumbling, I rummaged through my refrigerator and [...]

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