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 […]

I know this post is too late for Thanksgiving, but maybe a Christmas pie or tart is on the menu? I sure hope so because this crust will surely elevate any pie filling. And I am happy to report that this recipe is ideal for any filling from baked fruity pies to decadent chocolate custards, or light airy whipped desserts. It falls between a traditional pie crust and shortdough crust in terms of texture and […]