“Brigadeiro” on the Raw
If you have ever been to Brasil or even to a Brazilian restaurant, then you know that one of the most famous desserts is a ball of condensed milk cooked with chocolate and butter. It is called “Brigadeiro” and…
nuts about nuts: Nutty Not Naughty Ice-Cream
Irresistible ice-cream? Not any more. No matter what food lifestyle you follow, you can create healthy, dairy free, ice-cream in minutes. NUT FACT: Did you know that technically cashew is not a nut but a seed? It comes from…
No-Bake Perfect Pumpkin Pie: A Gluten-Free Raw-Vegan Alternative
From pumpkin decorations to pumpkin pie, it is fall and you know it. “It’s safe to say that when it comes to Fall, Pumpkin is the superstar of the season. From adorning our doorsteps to filling our lattes, muffins…
Old-Folk Wisdom: Memories That Are Good for the Heart
Memories That Are Good for the Heart Heart disease is the number one health issue in many countries. Some attribute it to poor nutrition, others to stress, or even a combination of both. There are many things that are bad…
Home-Made Kombucha: Good for Your Health and for Your Wallet
Kombucha originated in Manchuria. It later propagated to Russia and from there to the rest of the world. Kombucha was extremely popular as a health beverage in China in the 1950’s and 60’s. Many families grew kombucha at home.—from our TIPS FOR…
Chocolate Shake In-‘n-Out Style But Good-For-You
“Double-double and Fries, Animal Style, with a Chocolate Shake, Please” When I first arrived in California, many moons ago, one of the first places I was taken to eat was the In-n-Out in North Hollywood. I will never forget…
nuts about nuts: HEALTHY NUTELLA®
Nutella@: one of America’s Childhood Favorites Nuts Paste In our nuts-about-nuts section, we have decided to address the subject of Nutella®. Now, of course, Nutella® is a childhood favorite for most Americans, but now that so many have adopted healthier lifestyles,…
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Artisan Cheese and Cheese Bread
“Since childhood I have been in love with the Brazilian folk culture of Minas Gerais: the greengrocers selling cornbread, squished cookies, maze porridge with thin slices of fresh, white artisan cheese, pão-de-queijo (cheese bread), with the smell of the jungle…
High-Speed Recipes: Raw Vegan Sushi
Raw Vegan Sushi! It is not everyday that you spend a little extra time in the kitchen making raw vegan sushi and come up with your own exquisite recipe, but that happened to me last week. Being one who…