For my birthday I really wanted a cake...a guilt free cake. I was looking up raw desserts and found this gem: Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake. Now mine doesn't look as pretty as the one on www.rawmazing.com, but it tasted delicious. I think my problem was not getting the coconut smooth enough (I made coconut butter instead … Continue reading Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake
Well, I'm 2 weeks into trying to be more mindful and I'd say I've been failing hardcore. As I write this, the TV is on, I'm drinking a cup of tea, and I just finished a snack. Instead of concentrating, I'm thinking about making a list of movies I'd like to see, cleaning off my … Continue reading Living a Distraction Free Month (Part 2)
A few days ago Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) tweeted the following video of Joe Kraus talking about creating a "culture of distraction". Joe talks about how we are constantly distracted, what we're losing, and what we can do about it. Something really important happened to me while I was watching the talk...I was captivated by what … Continue reading Living A Distraction Free Month
This post is part of the Virtual Vegan Potluck. Click on the Back and Forward links at the bottom of the page to go directly to the previous and next recipes. =) I *love* this soup. You can make it as spicy or mild as you like (I like it HOT), it's pretty much fool … Continue reading Pumpkin & Corn Curry Soup
I like to think of these as fake little macaroons, or Mounds bites. They're my go-to snack when it's 8 o'clock at night and I'm craving something sweet. They take about 5 minutes to prepare and 10-13 minutes to bake and only use 3 ingredients. (The thing on the right is a "dirty diaper". It's … Continue reading Chocolate Filled Coconut Bites
Happy December everyone! I can't believe Christmas will be here before we know it. To get in the holiday spirit a few weekends ago I made the best french toast ever with eggnog...well rice nog. I was a little skeptical at first but the Rice Dream Rice Nog is delicious (as is WestSoy Chocolate Peppermint … Continue reading Vegan Eggnog French Toast
Last weekend I was craving a grilled cheese sandwich. I don't seem to have the best of luck when trying vegan cheese (past brands have been gross), so I did a search on the best vegan cheeses and decided on Follow Your Heart brand. I opted for cheddar over the mozzarella for my grilled cheese. It smelled … Continue reading Vegan Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Lulu's Chocolate: Initial thoughts: Sexy packaging. So far I've eaten all except for the Raw Love and the Maca Green bars. I tried the Aztec Crunch bar first because crunch bars are one of my favorite candy bars, and I enjoy cacao nibs. I have to say I didn't care for it. The chocolate had a slightly weird aftertaste and … Continue reading Raw Review: Lulu's Chocolate Bars
I recently saw Daily Gourmet had a special of raw foods from Kaia Foods. I had signed up for Daily Gourmet emails but I had never used it before, but this seemed like the perfect opportunity to try it out. Now, first of all I looked at the deal and I wasn't really interested in … Continue reading Raw Review: Kaia Foods
Modified from VegNews' Vegan Coconut Drop Cookies. What You Need: 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 1+ tbsp Masala Chai tea* 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large Medjoole dates 1/8 cup sugar 1/4 cup light agave syrup 1/4 cup non-dairy margarine, melted Icing: 1/8 cup almond milk 1/6 cup non-dairy … Continue reading Coconut Chai Tea Cookies
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