or when your gut tells you to buy some limes (even though that aren’t on your grocery list; they are only 5 for $1 for Christ sakes) instead of listening to your not-so-adorable-today, three-year old screams at the top of her lungs for some gummy bears, please for heavens sake get the damn limes!
Or you might end of making a lemon pie, because you got plenty of lemons, those were on the freakin’ list. Take note: I said pie and not tart. The catastrophe of being away from the raw kitchen for so long is all your neat tart pans and molds and other gadgets gets utilized as utensils in the kids’ sandbox. 'Want another sandy mud tart, mom? ' Now, I'm using an aluminum pie tin left over from Christmas. Instead of making Matt Samuelson's Coconut Lime Tarts, I ended up with a very delicious Lemon Coconut Pie. Thank heaven's for disgruntle three-year-olds.
Lemon Coconut PieCRUST2 cups almonds, soaked for 6-8 hours 1 cup dates, pitted and soaked for an hour, reserve soaking water 4 tablespoon reserved date water 2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt FILLING3 cups coconut meat (from 2-3 Thai coconuts) 1 1/2 cups coconut water 2 tablespoons coconut oil (liquid)juice of 1 large lemon1/4 cup agave nectar1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon sea salt CRUST In a food processor, process almonds, dates, date water, vanilla extract and sea salt until well combined. Remove almond mixture and press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. STRAWBERRY SAUCE Process strawberries and agave in a blender. FILLING Blend coconut meat, coconut water, oil, lemon juice, agave, vanilla and sea salt in a blender; process until smooth and creamy. Pour filling into crust. Chill in the refrigerator for two hours. Drizzle with strawberry sauce before serving.
9:12 a.m. 1st glass of grapefruit juice10 a.m. Associate Chef students' desserts
10:53 a.m. 2nd glass of grapefruit juice11:19 3rd glass of grapefruit juice
12:15 p.m. Salad bar fixings (mixed greens, romaine, cucumber, beets, cabbage, carrots, raw Dijon Dressing, nutritional yeast)2:46 p.m. Mila with water
5:45-7:15 p.m. Four-course raw meal at Living Light with Man on the Raw featuring...
Hibiscus Cooler
Mediterranean Torte with flax crackers
Gazpacho with pumpkin seedsCaesar Salad with Mila croutons
Ice Cream and brownie with chocolate sauce and raspberry coulis
9 p.m. red organic wine at home with Man on the Raw
12:30 p.m. Large Salad (Romaine, mixed greens, spinach, beets, carrots, sprouts, cucumber, seasoned seeds, 1/4 of avocado, Dijon dressing)
2 p.m. Orange Jewels Drink (Orange juice, cashews, dates, agave, soy lecithin, vanilla) and a E3Live shot
3:45 p.m. Cherry Cheesecake
6:15 p.m. olives
6:15 p.m. Organic wine
6:30 p.m. radish bite
7:15 p.m. Fig and Cacao Bean
7:17 p.m. Figs
Time? 7:17 p.m.
Time? almonds
Time? Organic wine
Time? Organic wine and olives while outside looking at the stars with Man on the Raw
Time?: Cacao Beans with agave at home while blogging this post Due to 3 4 glasses too many glasses of wine, the evening times and names of food will appear tomorrow could not be fully recalled. Good nite folks, have a great weekend.
9:50 A.M. Sample Flourless chocolate cake with rosewater frosting at work
9:55 a.m. E3Live shot at work
10:10 a.m. Piña Colada smoothie (almond milk, pineapple, coconut, agave) at work
11:50 a.m. Salad bar (mixed greens, cucumber, romaine, carrot, cabbage, sprouted chickpeas, nutritional yeast, raw Dijon dressing) at work
1:35 p.m. Flourless chocolate cake with rosewater frosting at work
6 p.m. Thai Coleslaw at home with Man on the Raw
8ish Glass of Organic red wine with Man on the Raw
8:30 p.m. Spanish olives at home
9:30 p.m. Glass of Organic red wine at home
To tomorrow's FUNdamentals class.
Welcome! I am so excited for you. I was in your spot last July and I can tell you that I had a blast! If your experience is half as fabulous as mine then you are well on your way to something special. You are in for a joyous ride.
Terilynn
At the Water Cooler What are you plans for this weekend?
Here is a listing of raw, vegan and vegetarian-friendly internships, work-study programs, volunteer, apprenticeships and more.
105 Degrees is currently seeking highly motivated and passionate individuals, with both experience and a yearning for learning. There are numerous opportunities available to interns, including education-oriented tasks, working with administrative and hospitalit, assisting with photography and video needs and more. For more information about our internship opportunities, contact us at contact@105degrees.com. Cafe Gratitude accepts interns affiliated with an internship program through a recognized educational institution. To inquire about internship positions, e-mail info@cafegratitude.com and reference the academy/university/college/institution where you will be earning your credits. Costa Rica Fasting Internship, DECEMBER 29, 2010-FEBRUARY 5, 2011. Responsibilities include but not be limited to: monitoring fasters, caring for the facility, preparing daily meals, attending lectures, attending all meal discussion groups and more. Submit a nonrefundable processing fee of $75 with your application. $4999, cost of internship.
Cousins IV works with an individual to focus on a particular area (hospitality management, catering, events, etc.), but the basic program includes an internship in the kitchen, events/catering or teaching.
Creative Health Institute needs two interns who can commit to the 90-Day Internship Program. Upon completing the internship and graduation requirements you will receive the Raw Living Foods Holistic Nutrition Counselor certification, in conjunction with the Raw Living Chef I and Raw Living Chef II Teacher certification. Detox Retreats at the Oasis is looking for energetic, self-motivated people to help us with their programs.
Detroit Zen Center are accepting applications for its Dharma Work Exchange Program. Through a 3- or 6- month exchange, they provide a unique opportunity to live a simple, sustainable, and service-oriented life in a community setting, based on the principles of Zen Buddhism. In exchange for room, board, and a small stipend, students will participate in 30 hours per week of manual work under the guidance of skilled workers and monks, in the on-site organic/raw café and grocery, as well as doing composting, recycling, woodworking, farming, gardening and general maintenance. In addition, exchange students are expected to make a weekly meditation practice schedule, which will be individualized and discussed with the Director. Applications and questions should be forwarded to Myung ju Sunim, the Zen Center Director. 313-366-7738 or info@detroitzencenter.org.
Farm Sanctunary internships are available year round. Positions are filled on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Summer positions fill quickly, so if you're interested in these months, be sure to contact us well in advance. Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary volunteers handle a great deal of clean-up work, and should be physically able to handle manual labor projects. They may also be called upon to staff booths at various community events and to help pass out various literature. In addition, volunteers may help with hauling animals to and from vet visits and adoptive homes, serve as tour guides at the sanctuary, and participate in planning committees for fundraisers. For information about volunteering and to sign up for a volunteer orientation session, contact Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary at 330-296-5914. Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center, an in-patient facility, provides 3-month long internships for naturopathic doctors who want to learn more about detoxification and lifestyle changes with raw food nutrition, juices, exercise and mind-body medicine in the treatment of chronic disease. Candidates must believe in a Nature Cure approach and must be familiar with at least one of the following modalities: IV therapy, raw food nutrition, exercise therapy and possibly practice some mind body procedures such as meditation, yoga, EFT, stress management, breath work or other psychotherapy or bodywork techniques. Interns may apply for an extension or a permanent remunerated employment. Interns will have free room and board and work 40 hours per week. Guidelines for starting internships are as follow: January, April, july and October, but some flexibility is possible.
The Hippocrates Health Institute offers opportunity for internship in the greenhouse, the kitchen, and speaking engagements with the public.
Living Foods Institute seeks volunteer in various positions. For more information, email info@livingfoodsinstitute.com.
Living Light Culinary Institute seeks Kitchen Angels for its 2011 culinary trainings. The cost for the program is $20 per day and includes organic meals on days worked and opportunity to watch class demos.
Living Tree University offers internships for those considering a career in the organic food industry.
Mercy For Animals Internship Program. Interns participate in demonstrations; do vegetarian community outreach or work with our Veg-Friendly State Campaign; conduct online research; clerical work, work on specialized projects and more. Intern responsibilities and projects vary depending on his or her unique level of skills and experience. They accept applications year round. OBUGS-Phat Beets Produce seeks indiviuals for their Farm Stand Ally Program. Allies work with Phat Beets Produce one day per week, one day with OBUGS, and one day on a collaborative school farm stand in North Oakland. The Optimum Health Institute's missionary program is a volunteer extension program for those who have graduated from the OHI holistic healing program and desire to continue on a spiritual path to heal themselves and others. As a missionary, you are able to immerse yourself in the healing process 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary welcome volunteers on weekends, but must be scheduled and confirmed in advance.
People's Grocery offers a variety of Urban Agriculture Allyships. Email Jason@peoplesgrocery.org for information.
PETA seeks outgoing, energetic people for its internship programs.There are no deadlines for internship applications. They accept them year-round and review them as they arrive. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine offers a variety of internships and volunteer opportunities at different times throughout the year.
Que SeRaw SeRaw has a Kitchen Angel Program. Contact Alicia at Alicia@QueSeRawSeRaw.com for more informationTanglewood Wellness Center interns primary responsibilty is assisting in the care of fasters. 9-week commitment required.
Tree of Life offers Seva (work/trade) opportunities in a variety of areas, including culinary, video editing, graphic & web design, construction and gardening.
The Vegetarian Resource Group Internships can be in their Baltimore office or conducted long distance. Responsibilities depend on background, major if in college, and interest of applicant. Tasks may include research, writing, and/or community outreach. Unpaid internships are open throughout the year for all ages (including high school students living in Baltimore). If you would like to apply for a VRG internship, please email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter detailing your interests, skills, goals, and vegetarian knowledge to vrg@vrg.org. VegNews accepts applications for full-time Editorial internship during the Spring and Fall terms. Interns will read and pitch stories, field inquiries, participate in editorial meetings, research story ideas, copy edit, fact check, and have an opportunity to write for the magazine and website. Interns will also participate in general publishing duties. Viva La Raw Project accepts interns according to aptitudes, abilities and skills, which may include working on design, building and beautification projects, gardens, food preparation, routine maintenance tasks, meetings and creative input towards realized community goals.
photo by shutterblog Here are some holiday gift suggestions to give to that rawsome person in your life. If you have more ideas please share, tis the season. Terilynn
Subscription to Living Nutrition magazine
Kombucha SCOBY
A week's worth of Raw food delivery service RAWvolution; In Colorado try the Sunny Raw Blog (email Melissa at gilbertd921(at)comcast(dot)net)
salad spinner
a month's worth of Door to Door Organics
Ebooks by Melissa Gilbert, Kristen Suzanne, The Best Of The Sunny Raw Kitchen
gift basket of superfoods (raw cacao nibs, goji berries, yacon slices, etc.)
A Gift Certificate to One Lucky Duck
David Wolfe on Weight Loss and Peak Performance
wheatgrass juicer
Vitamix Blender
Living Tree Good-for-You Chocolate Pack
ceramic knife
A membership to Juicefeasting.com or The Raw Divas
Raw for Life DVD
a herb garden
Handheld Citrus Juicer
Dr. Ann Wigmore's living foods two-week certification program
Image by Cool Text: Free Logos and Buttons — Create An Image Just Like This It's been nearly three years since I offered up a holiday guide, I promise not to wait another three years for the next one. I forgot how fun it is to share my picks for the gift-giving season.
Here are some holiday gift suggestions to give to that rawsome person in your life.
If you have more gift ideas please share in the comments box below.
World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer, $33
Recycled Bamboo Utensil Kit, $19.99
Reusable shopping bags from Waste-Less Bags, 3 bags and a pouch, $14.99 or a single bag $4.95
Cashew Creamery, Choose-Your-own Flavor, including vanilla, mango, cappuccino, mint cacao chip, chocolate and more. 12 Pack, $125.04 wheatgrasskits.com The Gift of Education
Associate Chef and Instructor, Gourmet Chef and Pro Chef programs available at Living Light Culinary Institute. Classes begin January 8 and continue throughout the 2011. Register for a complete Chef Training Series and save 10-15% on tuition.
105degrees Academy offers Fundamentals of Raw Cuisine and Advanced of Raw Cuisine chef certifications.
Raw Prep & Raw Chef Mastery programs taught by Raw Chef Dan of Quintessence Restaurant
Creative Health Institute hosts Raw Living Chef certification programs.
The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute teaches Dr. Ann Wigmore's Living Food Lifestyle through one- and two- week educational programs in the Living Food Lifestyle.
Cousin's Incredible Vitality presents the Raw Gourmets International, the Raw Culinary Art and Hospitality Institute. THE GIFT OF DETOX
The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center hosts an array of programs including Detoxing and Juice Fasting, Spiritual Restreats, Vegan Spirit Vacations and more.
During the Opitimal Health Institute's Holistic Healing Program, participants cleanse and nourish the body with diet, fasting, and exercise; quiet and focus the mind with journaling and meditation; and renew and awaken the spirit with study, prayer and celebration.
Tanglewood Wellness Center offers upervised fasting programs.
Needak Non-Folding Soft Bounce Rebounder, $272
The Organic Wheatgrass Growing Kit, $32.95
THE GIFT OF BOOKS
Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Recipes and Techniques for Mastering the Art of Live Food, by Ani Phyo, $18.45
Everyday Raw Desserts (Raw Food) by Jo Cook, $12.90
Raw Food for Everyone: Essential Techniques and 300 Simple-to-Sophisticated Recipes, by Alissa Cohen with Leah J. Dubois, $23.10 DVDs
Raw Food for Real People — Three-part series offers easy-to-prepare, delicious raw food for a healthier diet. $39.99.
The Best of New Holiday Traditions, computer DVD, includes 16 raw vegan culinary demonstrations plus a bonus DVD with 9 additional demonstrations and an Adobe PDF file with all of the recipes in writing. $195
Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days, $29.95 STOCKING STUFFERS
Raw Food World Gift Certificates, starting at $10.
One Lucky Duck Gift Cards can be used online at OneLuckyDuck.com; at Pure Food and Wine Restaurant; and at One Lucky Duck Juice and Takeaway in Gramercy Park.
Stainless Steel Tongue Cleaner, $7
Blackbird Naturals Truffles, 10 Truffles pack $20
Raw Beauty 2011 Calendar, $16.99
Mila, the Miracle Seed, has the highest combination of Omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients of any source on the planet. It is gluten-free, sugar-free and high in fiber and protein. 1-pound bag, $55
Glass Dharma Straw, $9
Raw-luxe 3-piece Face Kit, by Carol Alt's Raw Essentials Skin Care line, $48.50 * The products and services included in The Daily Raw Blog Holiday Gift Guide are selected solely at the discretion of The Daily Raw Blog owner. Links to retailer sites are provided as a convenience for readers of josculinary.com and do not represent an endorsement of any store or brand.
Violet Pâtisserie Orange County, CAFor orders and pricing:Email raya@violetpatisserie.com or949-478-4857 Provides organic, raw, vegan desserts based on each client’s individual needs.
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photo SUNDAYS105degrees hosts Sunday Suppers featuring a 3-course menu prepared by a Level II culinary student, 4-7 p.m. $25. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050 OCTOBER 10: World Raw Food Day OCTOBER 15: BeLive & Stephen Hauptfuhr host a six-course Indian raw dinner, 6-11 p.m. Mooi Foods, 1700 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park, CA, 213-413-1100
OCTOBER 22: Why Raw Food? Free talk with Raw Food Chef and author Jenny Cornbleet, 10-11 a.m. Living Light, 301-B North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 707-964-2420, rawfoodchef.com OCTOBER 23-24: ALIVE! Expo features the newest and best natural, organic, green and eco products to benefit Project Green, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. October 23 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. October 24. Activities include cooking and fitness demonstrations, food and wine tastings, lectures, workshops, mini massages and more. 305 Harrison St., Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall, Seattle, WA OCTOBER 29: Gourmet raw vegan dinner, 5:30 p.m. Elizabeth's Gone Raw, 1341 L Street, NW Washington, DC, 202-347-8349 NOVEMBER 13: Raw Holiday Cuisine, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Brigitte Mars teaches how to make nut nog, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie and more. $70. Boulder, CO, 303-442-4967 NOVEMBER 13-14: Raw Food Revival with Jackie and Gideon Graff, $195. Hallelujah Acres, Shelby NC, 800-915-9355
NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 1: Peru journey with David Wolfe. $2,999-$4011. For more information contact Rebecca at destinationbliss@gmail.com DECEMBER 30, 2010-FEBRUARY 5, 2011: Dr. Douglas Graham hosts "Fasting and Feasting in Costa Rica" $9,999 -DECEMBER 31: Call for film submissions for the 2011 Green Lifestyle Film Festival. 310-854-2078, 310-928-7689, greenlifestylefilms@gmail.com HELP WANTED The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute is always seeking people to serve others, create community and be part of a holistic healing and teaching center. New positions continue to develop as the organization grows. They are continually developing a list of qualified applicants whom they may call for job interviews as the need arises. Puerto Rico. Detox Retreat at the Oasis is looking for energetic, self-motivated people to help with their programs! Tanglewood Wellness Center seeks interns to assist with the care of fasters. Internships require a 9 week commitment. All food is locally grown, simple raw vegan. A three-week fast and one week of refeeding will be provided as part of your experience. Living Tree Community seeks a Living Tree Field Rep. They need people in the Vancouver, B.C., New York – New Jersey, Chicago, Miami, Boston and in other major metropolitan areas to approach natural foodstores, co-ops and live food restaurants on our behalf. Preferably, they should have experience in the food industry and should be well organized and charismatic. Send an to jesse(at)livingtreecommunity.com Internships at Living Tree University are primarily for those considering a career in the organic food industry. They offer hands-on experience in sales, marketing, administration and production. Interns have an opportunity to do things like, contacting buyers in natural food stores, making almond butter and creating Black Sesame Truffles! Send an email, jesse(at)livingtreecommunity.com, introducing yourself and explaining why you'd like to work and study with the Living Tree Community. Also please include a resume. Detroit Zen Center seeks volunteers for its living foods cafe, juice bar, Korean tea ceremony and more. Call 313-366-7738 to arrange a time. Costa Rica Fasting Internship, DECEMBER 29, 2010-FEBRUARY 5, 2011. Responsibilities include but not be limited to: monitoring fasters, caring for the facility, preparing daily meals, attending lectures, attending all meal discussion groups and more. Submit a nonrefundable processing fee of $75 with your application. $4999, cost of internship. CONTESTS-DEC. 31: Cuisinart's New Culinary Cook-off Video Contest Tape a video using your Cuisinart's product for a chance to win five different Cuisinart products.
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The Daily Raw Recipe Wrap-up Monday: Sushi Rolls with Spicy Pecan Dipping SauceTuesday: Oatmeal Cookie BiscottiWednesday: Apple GaletteThursday: Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Icing
The Daily Raw News BriefsThe Daily Raw is mentioned in Join me as I jump into the blog, by Kristen Browning-Blas, Denver Post Food Editor Tools for Living, by Vince Basehart Raw diet is healthy alternative by Laura McFarland, Rocky Mount Telegram The Hallelujah Diet Explained, eMaxHealth Raw Spirit Festival, Oct. 12-14. The festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and more. Enjoy a Raw Latin American Fiesta! Kristen, of Kristen's Raw , offers a Mexican cuisine class noon-2 p.m. October 20 at the Wild Oats Market in Scottsdale, AZ. For details and to register, visit her website. Journeys for the Soul, Oct. 24-28. A transformational liquid fasting retreat with hosts Kerrie Dancing Butterfly and David Wolfe. SHARE YOUR NEWS! If you have an item for "Raw News You Can Use" please feel free to pass it along. Send information to yahoo.com and I will post it on Friday's blog. Have an rawsome weekend!Teri
The sushi and dipping sauce are my husband's creations. He brought home the pecan butter and his imagination went from there. We make and eat sushi once every few months. It's one of my favorite foods. It's a big deal when we make sushi because the work involved (food prep, rolling, sauce-making, etc.). We use a variation of the "Raw Food Real World" recipe with the jicama rice. Yummy! We save sushi night for when the kids are at a sitter and we can open a bottle of wine and crank up the music. Oddly enough, this wasn't one of THOSE nights. Note to self: Hungry husband generally doesn't like to have his sushi kidnapped to take a photograph for blog.
SUSHI ROLLS 4 nori sheets3 green scallions, thinly sliced1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned1 red bell pepper, julienned1 ripe avocado, sliced1 small bunch sprouts 1. Place a nori sheet on a rolling mat. 2. Arrange small portions of the scallion, bell pepper, sprouts, cucumber and avocado on the bottom third of the nori sheet. 3. Roll up the sushi tightly with the sushi mat to form a neatly packed cylinder. Think fat cigar. 4. Cut each sushi roll into 1½-inch rounds using a sharp, damp knife. Plate and serve with Spicy Pecan Dipping Sauce.
SPICY PECAN DIPPING SAUCE1/2 cup Artisana Organic Raw Pecan Butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoon agave nectar 2 tablespoon Nama Shoyu 2 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes,
1. In a blender puree together pecan butter, garlic, agave nectar, Nama Shoyu, water, red pepper flakes and sea salt until mixture is smooth. 2. If needed add more water one tablespoon at a time to reach a desired consistency.
The Daily Raw Recipe Wrap-up Monday: Collard Rolls Tuesday: Peaches and Creme Wednesday: Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf Thursday: Oatmeal Shortcakes with Spiced Plums Allison of Raw Tribe and mother of 12 children (Nope, it's not a typo. ) contributed a picture and modifications of Raw Test Kitchen's recipe Ambrosia Cookies. Check out her blog to see how she manages to feed a huge family on a raw diet. Thanks Allison! You too, can contribute to RTK, just make a recipe, tell me what works (or doesn't), take a picture, include your name and blog, website, etc. and send it to yahoo.com and I'll post it. See, super easy! Learn the TRUE breakfast of champions. Kristen, of Kristen's Raw , offers a Raw Breakfast in Bed class noon-2 p.m. this Saturday, September 29 at the Wild Oats Market in Scottsdale, AZ. Raw pancakes anyone? For details and to register, visit her website. Raw Spirit Festival, Oct. 12-14. The festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and more. Journeys for the Soul, Oct. 24-28. A transformational liquid fasting retreat with hosts Kerrie Dancing Butterfly and David Wolfe.
"Danger, Will Robinson “Warning! Warning! The Daily Raw is about to delve in shameless self-promotion.
Okay, here we go. I broke down and nominated The Daily Raw for the Bloggers Choice Awards for Best Food Blog and Best Design Blog and I was the first (and only) person to vote for The Daily Raw (I know, I know, oh the shame).
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If I may change direction for a moment, I want to let you know that on Sunday Oct. 7, I am walking in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Someone in our family is living with breast cancer and this message is for her. I want you to know that I'm thinking of you and the steps I take will be in honor of you. I love you, Teri
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Plums are a good source of vitamin C, assisting with absorption of iron.
SHORTCAKES1 cup oat groats, soaked overnight1 cup walnuts, unsoaked5 pitted Medjool dates, unsoaked1 vanilla bean, scraped or 2-3 teaspoon organic vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 In a food processor, process walnut into a "flour". Remove from processor. Place oat groats, dates and vanilla in the processor and pulse until an oatmeal consistency. 2 Put oatmeal mixture in a large bowl, add walnut flour and sea salt. Combine well. Form dough into eight 2 1/2-inch diameter biscuits. 3 Place on teflex sheets. Dehydrate at 110 degrees for 2 hours. Flip over and dehydrate another one hour.
FRUIT6 ripes plums, halved, pitted, slicedJuice of one half lemon1/4 cup agave nectar1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1 Place plums, lemon juice, agave nectar and spices in a plastic container or Ziploc bag and marinate for at least an hour. Drain juice. PINE NUT CREAM1 cup pine nuts, soaked1/4 cup honey1/4 cup water1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1 Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy. Set aside. To assemble:1 Place a shortcake biscuit on a plate. 2 Spoon plum mixture over biscuit. 3 Spoon pine nut cream atop plum mixture. Spoon plum mixture atop pine nut cream. 4 Place biscuit top over plum mixture. Top with a dollop of pine cream and serve immediately.
The Daily Raw Recipe Wrap-upMonday: Tuscan MushroomsTuesday: Coconut MilkWednesday: Oatmeal Raisin CookiesThursday: Jalapeno Slider Many thanks to Bob of Legally Raw for contributing his photos and comments to Raw Test Kitchen's recipe Oatmeal Shortcakes with Spiced Plums. Subscribe to the Daily Raw. In case you haven't noticed the little box to the left, you can now get the Daily Raw by email. Yeah! IF YOU'RE IN DENVERThe Denver Living and Raw Food Cafe, 2 p.m. Saturday. Bring a raw food dish to share, including a list of ingredients/recipe and serving utensil. Also, bring your own plate and eating utensils. Wild Oats, 870 S. Colorado Blvd. in the upstairs meeting area, 303.691.0101 Want to find more up-to-date raw events happening in the Metro Denver area? Visit Raw Denver. AROUND THE USRaw Spirit Festival, Oct. 12-14. The festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and more.
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute seeks Kitchen Angels for its chef training program, October 17-November 19. Angels pay $20 per day, includes meals plus two demos each day. Journeys for the Soul, Oct. 24-28. A transformational liquid fasting retreat with hosts Kerrie Dancing Butterfly and David Wolfe.
CFIA: Health Hazard Alert — Dole Brand Hearts Delight Lettuce Salad May Contain E. coli O157:H7 Bacteria Forget Your George Foreman: The Raw Food Diet Gains Popularity by Meredith Roberts Raw Food Diet and Food Safety, souce eMaxHealth
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Monday: Spicy Spinach and Pepper Taquitos Tuesday: Green Smoothie Wednesday: Herbed Summer Squash Thursday: Portobello Steaks, Smashed "Potatoes" and Chives"Roasted" Peppers
A shout-out to Jessica of Raw Food with Jessica, she submitted a photo and comments for Raw Test Kitchen's recipe Oatmeal Cookie Biscotti. Take a peek.
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute seeks Kitchen Angels for its chef training program, October 17-November 19. Angels pay $20 per day, includes meals plus two demos each day.
Mandatory Almond Pasteurization, an article by Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts
Don't feel like preparing the tasty dishes on The Daily Raw? No worries, for those times you don't want to have anything to do with the kitchen try RAWvolution. They create a box of prepared, organic, raw foods that includes two soups, four gourmet entrees, four side dishes and two desserts.
The box can be picked-up in Santa Monica, delivered anywhere in Los Angeles or New York City or shipped via Fed-Ex Overnight Express anywhere in the United States. It's $100 plus the cost of delivery/ shipping.
If you're in Colorado Garden Festival at Tagawa Gardens features classes, home-made garlic dishes and a variety of garlic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 15. 7711 South Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722, tagawagardens.com
Boulder County host an “Eat Local” celebration on Saturday September 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at One Boulder Plaza (13th & Canyon). There live music, chef demos, tasty food samples, lectures and more. For more information, call 303-916-2236 or visit www.boulderrelocalization.org.
Check out Eat Local Challenge
If you're in Arizona in October
Raw Spirit Festival, Oct. 12-14. The festival celebrates organic raw vegan foods, world class music, spirituality, inspirational education, eco-sustainable solutions, healthy living and more.
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In Raw History2009 105degrees Cafe hosts its first dinner service In Food History National Chocolate Milkshake Day This is Chocolate Milkshake recipe from The Daily Raw Blog's Almanac 2010Vanilla Ice Cream 2 cups Thai coconut meat 2 cups cashews, soaked for 1 hour to soften1 cup raw almond milk 1 cup raw agave nectar, light in color¼ cup coconut oil, (liquid) 2 tablespoons vanilla extract¼ teaspoon sea salt
Place ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, creamy consistency. Pour mixture into a deep dish, cover it and place in the freezer for at least 6 hours. Overnight is best.
Chocolate SauceMakes about 1 ½ cups1 cup organic cocoa powder½ cup raw agave nectar½ teaspoon cocoa bean extractpinch of sea salt2 tablespoons coconut oil (liquid) Combine cocoa powder, agave, vanilla and sea salt in a blender. While the machine is running, stream in the coconut oil. If not using right away, store in the refrigerator. Warm at room temperature or in the dehydrator, until it becomes liquid again. Chocolate Milkshake Serves 22 cups raw vanilla ice cream ½ cup almond milk3 tablespoons chocolate sauce Combine ingredients in a blender, process until smooth and creamy.
