Archive for July 2013
Basil Apple Lime Juice
As much as I love to make luscious fruit smoothies, there is something about fresh made juice that I simply cannot get enough of. Lately my morning routine has been: wake up, drink a couple of glasses of water, after about an hour drink 32 ounces or more of fresh juice. I feel my best…
Read MoreRainbow Veggie Wraps
One thing I love about the raw food diet is how vibrant and alive the colors of the food are. You just can’t help feeling happy and excited as you eat your food. It is so important to eat all the colors of the rainbow, so I always try to add a variety of shades…
Read MoreSpicy Chili Mango Dipping Sauce
This chili mango dipping sauce is so appetizing filled spicy, savory flavors that I just couldn’t stop sampling it as I was making it. Before I realized it spoonful after spoonful I had almost finished it off! The aromatic spices of cardamom and cilantro mixed with the sweetness of the mango was enough to have…
Read MoreDairy-Free Banana Milk
On the raw food diet there are so many alternatives to milk. There are nut milks, seed milks, and coconut milk. They are all delicious but the nut and seed milks especially need a high-speed blender to really get that creamy smooth texture. So another delicious, easy alternative is banana milk. You don’t need any…
Read MoreRaspberry Mint Grape Smoothie
This is the perfect refreshing smoothie on these hot summer days. It is sweet, tangy and icy so it really hits the spot. During the summer I thrive on fresh fruits and veggies, I hardly ever cook because it’s just too hot for me and my body craves fresh fruit more than anything. This mint…
Read MoreTropical Pineapple Blackberry Smoothie + How to Core a Pineapple
Summer is officially here and we have been having a heat wave this week of up to 109 degrees! I hope you all are keeping cool in the shade. I don’t know about you but when it gets that hot, I don’t have much of an appetite for heavy foods, much less cooked foods. This…
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