I am surprising myself by posting an ice cream in January considering I am ALWAYS cold. But I’m going through a coconut phase right now, and after creating and devouring this ice cream, there was no way I was waiting for warm weather to post it. It’s really quite magically, because it doesn’t taste like coconut or bananas! The flavors are subtle, but it is perfectly creamy, and the ultimate canvas for fruit, chocolate sauce, […]

During the week of Christmas, I make a habit of consuming an alarming quantity of shortbread. It’s an addiction. Which is why I only make it once (okay, maybe twice) a year. The recipe is super simple, and totally satisfies my yearning for shortbread without the dairy or gluten. I love cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate, but feel free to swap other ingredients: maybe lemon and lavender and honey? Or pistachios and dried cherries? Please, please, […]

These are another truffle option for those of you who prefer something decadent, but less chocolatey than my prior post on Raw Chocolate Truffles. If you try the vanilla coating please find a high-quality raw protein powder with a pleasant vanilla flavor that doesn’t leave a strong aftertaste. If you are in a rush, feel free to eat these without a coating. They are addictive either way, and will surely satisfy your sugar craving Raw […]

Merry Christmas, Everyone! Today I’m sharing a recipe for some raw truffles that I had a lot of fun with. These are fussier than the other recipes I post, but it’s the holidays, so what the hell! This season should really involve slowing down to enjoy the simple things, creating more self-love, and helping others. Sadly, every year it seems more people become caught up in the stress and hustle of it all, which completely […]

I am thrilled to announce that my comment and The Naked Food Life are featured on the opening page of Melissa King’s (My Whole Food Life) first cookbook, DIY Nut Milks, Nut Butters & More. Her blog is awesome – I highly recommend checking it out (and bookmarking it!) if you have not visited the site. The fact that my name is next to Joy Bauer, Emily Von Euw and other successful bloggers is so humbling, and […]

Let me tell you: this is not one of those recipes that I leisurely created after doing hours of research, compiling recipes, trial runs, etc. These cupcakes were first created out of pure necessity. I received a call asking if I could bake cupcakes for a child’s birthday party the following afternoon. The catch: they had to be free of gluten, corn, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, and soy. Although I had my share of […]