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In my opinion, anything that tastes like caramel tastes way too awesome to have any nutritional value. But a couple years ago, upon discovering the magic of some fresh dates blended with coconut oil and cashews, that all changed. I COULD have caramel again. Or at least something that did a damn good job of disguising itself as caramel. Ever since, I have relied on dates to satisfy my occasional (or sometimes not so occasional) […]

My way of celebrating Saint Patty’s Day (and honoring my Grandmother) means making a healthy sweet treat that is a pretty green color thanks to antioxidant-rich Matcha. (For more on the benefits of green tea visit here) These candies only require a few ingredients and a food processer and set up in just a few minutes in the freezer. They also taste extremely similar to white chocolate without the sugar and milk fat. If you […]

For anyone who is a fan of both lemon bars and cheesecake, you get them both in this indulgent, yet refreshing dessert. Cashews, raw honey, coconut oil, lemon juice create a tasty cheesecake that is lightened up with zucchini (you’d never know it!) and then topped with a creamy lemon bar-inspired “custard” to create the ultimate raw lemon treat. Raw Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Custard Topping Crust:  ¼ c raisins, soaked 1/2 c almonds 1/2 […]

Whoever decided that fresh, vibrant salads are reserved for summertime? Unfortunately, someone did. But I have a salad (meal actually) that proves that winter produce is perfect for a big, bright, satisfying salad. Enter, brussel sprouts. And oranges. And arugula. Okay, maybe arugula isn’t really a winter green, but I find that I can find it, and that it tastes wonderful all year. But back to this brussel sprout and citrus combination. It’s divine. The […]

This chia pudding is so amazing, I feel like I’m eating dessert for breakfast. Thanks to coconut, cashews and some great quality honey, this healthy, satiating (and Raw!) breakfast tastes like a guilty pleasure =) And what’s even more awesome, it’s so great by itself it requires few (if any) toppings so you don’t have to fiddle to find healthy, tasty toppings to enhance the flavor or disguise an aftertaste (like I know we’ve all […]

I’m sick. And when I get sick, which fortunately is not often, I get really sick. I don’t take over-the-counter meds, and certainly not antibiotics (which I believe contributed to my current health problems, but that’s its own story). Although I do not drink juice regularly because I eat a ton of whole fruit, I can tell that my body is in desperate need of lots of vitamins, certainly more than I could consume from […]