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January 11, 2010
I went to Publix the other day and they were having a sale on apricots. So I bought enough to make this wonderful recipe. I started with the oat and cashew crumble today. This recipe only took about 5 minutes to make. I am looking forward to this dessert. I will let it warm in the dehydrator.
Crumble Recipe Ingredients
cashews flour
oat flour
water
maple syrup
cinnamon
salt
vanilla extract
I made the flour in the Vita-Mix and then placed it in a bowl. I added all ingredients and mixed it up until it formed a paste. I placed it on a Teflex sheet and it’s in the dehydrator now. It will be done tomorrow. I hope that my sister really likes apricots. I am making it for her too. I feel like I should. I love her:)
In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips. ~Author Unknown
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 4:57 pm. Add a comment
January 10, 2010
Meal is complete!
This is Jason’s meal. He will be home in a few hours. I am so glad he is my guinea pig. It looks beautiful, but I didn’t try any tonight. I had the chili instead. I will try it tomorrow.
Red Pepper Sauce Ingredients
red pepper
chile pepper
cashews
water
lime juice
raw agave
salt to taste
All ingredients go into the Vita-mix. I poured it on the peppers. I used bell peppers because that is what they used at Cafe 118 and I really enjoyed them.
My philosophy is guided by one stipulation: all of the culinary efforts shall be devoted to preparing the most advanced, flavorful, and realistic raw food anywhere.-Matthew Kenney
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 7:31 pm. Add a comment
January 9, 2010
This unique meal will be done tomorrow. I made the mole today, and I am IN LOVE!! I have never made a mole before, nor had it in a restaurant. I don’t know if Cafe 118 has a mole sauce at the restaurant or not. I tasted it alone and it is a perfect blend of spicy and chocolate.
Cacao Mole Ingredients
chipotle chiles, soaked
red onion
garlic
sunflower seeds
almond butter (I made this with Jason yesterday)
raisins (I used dates, I forgot raisins)
olive oil
water
raw agave
cacao powder
cumin
coriander
salt
cayenne
black pepper
When I was putting all these ingredients in the Vita-mix I wondered, “how does MK know all the ingredients to use for a sauce like this?” Does he take a regular recipe of mole and then see what raw ingredient he can replace with the non raw ingredient? I don’t know, but I should write to him and ask…Maybe I can find out? This recipe is so awesome, I really think I could eat it alone! I love Chocolate!
I made the almond butter with about 4 cups of almonds that I soaked and dehydrated and then I used the Champion Juicer with the blank. It came out so smooth. It was really unbelievably delicious!! I was so excited to finally make my own almond butter. I did add a little olive oil and a dash of salt. I made this so I could use it for the cacao mole and for Jason’s Pad Thai recipe. Which by the way is remarkable. I finally nailed a good Pad Thai recipe. Now the next step is to find Kelp Noodles. I need to just order them, but I don’t like doing online purchases, as I might have mentioned before. He did like it, and that makes me happy.
To be honest, I really am tired of thinking about food. I don’t feel like making it, well, really just tired of tasting it all. I made so many things today, that by the time I had to make the mole I just really wanted to say forget it. I made the chili, again:), rosemary croutons, and the Pad Thai sauce. I really just want to go outside and take a walk. The weather has not allowed me to go out much. I am grateful for it, it is a change, but I am a Florida girl!
When any fit of gloominess, or perversion of mind, lays hold upon you, make it a rule not to publish it by complaints. ~Samuel Johnson
Ironic-I came across this quote when I was browsing for quotes. I decided to change my mood and be thankful and be me again!! I just needed to vent!
Jason just told me we are going to have a fire. I am sure it will be enjoyable.
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 5:36 pm. 1 comment
January 8, 2010
I just got home from work and it is almost 12 am. I hurried and came home to make this recipe. I was stressing about it. I didn’t want to be late. I could’ve done this today, but I was slacking all day. Well, I cleaned and did homework. Then I wanted to go to work so I wouldn’t be there all day on Sunday! My hubby has the 2 days off this weekend. He may go in for a few hours on Sunday, but I would rather spend as much time as I can with him.
This cheese tastes great. I probably shouldn’t have tried it, I am full and have had way too many sweets. I have been gaining weight. Probably because I am always thinking about food and trying it. I probably need to not eat so much of these amazing recipes, and if I do, I should be more restrictive with the servings. I feel like for the last 2 1/2 years I have been loving all this amazing food. It’s almost like I am eating real food for the first time. Although my diet has been relatively clean. One of my main problems is I know how to prepare too much and I love it!! I guess I am a bit tired, maybe that is why I am ranting about my weight gain.
Anyhow….here’s the recipe ingredients:
Cheese Ingredients
macadamia nuts
olive oil
shallot
garlic
lemon juice
sea salt
nutritional yeast
chili powder
cayenne
I am off to bed. It may snow in Florida. It’s hard to believe. The last time I remember it snowing was when I was in 7th grade. I remember my SCIENCE teacher wouldn’t even let us go outside. I will never forget it. Out of all teachers you would think a Science teacher would let you see snow, especially when it rarely occurs.
Gosh what is my problem??? I am acting very negative:( I am going to sleep! Goodnight!
“Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, “I’m going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that’s tough. I am going to snow anyway.”-Maya Angelou
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 11:32 pm. Add a comment
January 7, 2010
When we went to Cafe 118 in Orlando, I had this meal. It was one of the best raw meals I have had in a restaurant. Needless to say, I am excited to make this entire recipe. I started today with the quickest part of the entire recipe, the rellenos filling. I was going to make the entire recipe, but I ate the empanadas. OH MY, that was one of the best meals I have made from this entire project! I ate 3 of them today. It was absolutely worth making and I will make them again.
Rellenos Filling Ingredients
fresh corn
zucchini
red pepper
tomato
red onion
jalapeno
cilantro
lime juice
cumin
cayenne
chili powder
black pepper
I used a small knife and chopped into fine pieces. The directions say to let sit 15 minutes before serving, but I think it will taste even better tomorrow.
I am going to go on a walk or to the gym. I haven’t been outdoors much lately due to cold weather. I am so thankful I live in Florida! I would rather be here!
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~Anthony J. D’Angelo, The College Blue Book-These are words to live by!
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 2:39 pm. Add a comment
January 6, 2010
An empanada is a Spanish and Portuguese stuffed bread or pastry, also known as “impanada” in Italy. The name comes from the verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Empanada is made by folding a dough or bread patty around the stuffing-Wikipedia
I am waiting for the empanada pastries to be done so I can fill them with cheese and serve it to my deserving husband. I ate some of the cheese today with the tomato relish on lettuce leaves. I couldn’t resist. The meal is going to be delicious! I loved the cheese and relish.
Pastry Ingredients
flax meal
corn kernals
water
olive oil
cumin
red onion, roughly chopped
garlic
salt
lime juice
cayenne
The flax was in a bowl set aside. The remaining ingredients were put into the food processor.
I mixed it up by pulsing it. I turned it on and the liquid starting seeping out of the food processor.
I think this could also be done in the Vita-mix.
I then added the corn mixture into the flax meal and mixed it up. I measured 1/4 cup of the mixture and spread it on the Teflex sheet into 3-4 inch circles.
Then placed it in the dehydrator. I left it in there until 4 hours later. After 4 hours, I placed another dehydrator tray on top of the dry empanadas to flip it over and peel off the sheet. I couldn’t take them off any other way, they were far too wet.
I am expecting them to be done in about 2 hours. Hope Jason can wait to eat them.
First I put about 1 T cheese on the side of the empanadas. Then added spinach to some of them.
I folded the empanada over and squeezed the sides over into eachother
I had to hold the spinach in place so it would not fall out
They turned out perfect and then I placed them back into the dehydrator for a few minutes to become warm throughout!
THE FINAL AMAZING MEAL!! I WILL MAKE THIS AGAIN AND AGAIN!! THEY WERE FILLING BUT NOT TOO HEAVY! If you have his book please try to make these!!
Cilantro-Mint Ingredients
fresh cilantro
fresh mint
olive oil
I CREATE MY REALITY WITH MY THOUGHTS-Wayne Dyer from Daily Affirmations on drwaynedyer.com
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 6:56 pm. Add a comment
January 5, 2010
My boys are getting ready to go back to school tomorrow. I can’t believe the vacation is over. We will be waking very early and I am sure they will want to stay in bed because it will be freezing. They are used to staying up late and waking up around 9am. So they are going to be in for a big surprise tomorrow morning and so am I. Jason also starts school early in the morning. So I will be on my own tomorrow working on projects that I wanted to finish before I head back to school. Only one day.
Tonight I made tomato relish and the filling for empanadas. I didn’t have corn so I couldn’t make this part of the recipe, but I will try to do that tomorrow. The relish has an italian flair with parsley and oregano in it. I think I will eat some with zucchini spaghetti. I love fresh sauce.
Filling Ingredients
pine nuts, soaked
lemon juice
salt
nutritional yeast
scallions
All made in the Vita-mix.
Relish Ingredients
diced tomatoes
onions
olive oil
parsley
oregano
lime juice
lime zest
I used the food processor to save on time and I think it came out beautiful! I love the flavor, it is very fresh and the lime is nice with the parsley and oregano. I always feel like lime should be used with cilantro and cayenne, so this was a change from the norm.
Dinner will be served tomorrow! I need to pick up corn, cilantro and mint. I tried to purchase mint the other day and all stores were sold out. I did see a plant the other day, but the aroma didn’t smell like spearmint. I have had mint before and it died. I need to take some gardening classes. I look at my dead lavender and I feel so sad. I loved that plant. If I would ever try to live off the grid I would really need to learn how to grow the plants or else I would really be in trouble. I am putting it out there into the Universe…I want to be a better gardener!
Begin somewhere. You cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.
– Liz Smith
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 7:19 pm. Add a comment
January 4, 2010
I loved this dessert so much I could hardly wait to write in my blog. This recipe came out perfect! Jason opened my coconut before work (yes I still don’t open those) he splits them down the middle so it is easy for me to remove the meat. I had a ton of running around to do today so I just made the recipe this evening. My plan is to freeze the flan and save them for the potluck this month. I was doubting that these ingredients would work together. For some reason, ginger, Irish moss and agave just didn’t sound appetizing to me, but they are divine:) This is a sweet dessert with a touch of ginger in it. My sesame brittle came out rather chewy, but still delicious. The presentation of the sesame brittle is rather repulsive, well, repulsive may be a bit too extreme but never the less I hid the brittle under the flan. I was not hungry until I tried this. After I tried it I couldn’t stop. I have never tried a dessert that has ginger. The closest thing I have had are ginger chews. I can’t wait for my hubby to get home to try it! He can only have one though (hee hee). I am going to have a smorgasbord this month at the potluck. I can’t wait!
Ginger Date Flan Ingredients
coconut meat
cashews
raw agave
minced ginger
Irish moss
dates (I had to use Himalayan Golden Raisins, but they are delicious and so chewy)
vanilla extract
nutmeg
I put the recipe into little cups to serve at the potluck. I wish I could make it look more beautiful, but the taste will win them over.
I am going to write a pamphlet for the raw food classes. I am talking to a lady tomorrow to possibly do the classes in a public building. I am so excited. Tomorrow can’t come quick enough. I will keep you posted! Goodnight everyone!
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.”-Buddha
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 9:02 pm. Add a comment
January 3, 2010
I had a full day today. I woke up early and went to work. I was exceptionally tired because when I fell asleep last night, my kids got home. I am so grateful that they had a wonderful and safe trip. Sabby wanted to show me all of his pics, I was too tired, so I told him to go to sleep then I would see them today. It was 2:30am. I sent them to bed, but then I was up thinking about all the things I want to do. I was actually going to wake up and start working on things, but I made myself lay there.
After I worked in the morning I went to Unity. We had a white stone ceremony. It was so awesome. We meditated on our new name. This is actual ceremony that is from the Israelites. I guess when a criminal served his time he was given a white stone that showed he was free. This was the second part of the ceremony we had last week. We are free from the bondage of last year and on to a better year. I never heard of these stones, but the reference of it is in Revelation and John. I still need to look it up. My thoughts were very clear today when I went so I was able to receive. The words that kept emanating were EXISTENCE AND POWERFUL. I tried to hear something else but I kept hearing those words so we were instructed to write them down. She did say that we will find out what they mean when the time is right. I am anxious to see what God’s plan is this year for me:)
From what I got out of it so far is that He is always there and I do have a plan according to HIS plan. He is the most powerful and He does exist! Everywhere and in Every situation!
I decided to surprise my hubby with an awesome smoothie when he returns home.
Vanilla-E Ingredients
frozen banana
vanilla extract
vanilla bean, scraped
tocotrienols (powder supplement in the Vitamin E family)
almond milk
sea salt
Blended in Vita-mix.
Delicious!
It is a symbol of overcoming adversity or an ex-ternal challenge. And when we overcome there is a shift in consciousness – we grow, we change, and our lives become richer. We become blessed and nourished by new things.-Donna Smith on the white stone ceremony
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 10:50 pm. Add a comment
January 2, 2010
I just got back from a day in Orlando with my hubby. We had such an awesome day. We went to a cleansing class. A woman and Chef Olive gave a presentation on cleansing. I really enjoyed the information. We learned the importance of bowel movements, cleansing, and skin brushing. I have been wanting to attend Chef Olive’s pot lucks and seminars and I finally made it today! Praise God. I have already fulfilled one of my New Year goals(attending at least one of her gatherings). She is doing a 21 day Challenge and will be doing classes on Sundays at 3pm at Whole Foods on Turkey Lake. If you are interested go to Meetup.com and look for Central Florida Raw Food Meetup. I am going to try to attend as many as possible. She is a wealth of knowledge, she has humor and she is a blast to listen to. I am so grateful I was able to go.
After the seminar I went with Marsha, Tom, Gayle, Jason and a new friend Georgia to Cafe 118.
The food was of course delicious. The restaurant is based on Matthew Kenney’s recipes. The staff was pleasant, environment is warming, and the meals were delicious. We all ordered either the Spinach Lasagna or Chile Relenos.
The chile relenos makes me want to make the recipe tomorrow! It was perfect for my tastebuds. I am grateful I chose this meal. It was exactly what I needed.
Of course we had the brilliant desserts. Jason and I shared the Hazel nut torte. What a great choice.
I enjoyed the time with friends and great food.
I was not eager to get home, I loved the entire day, and starting tomorrow it is lonely days without my hubby. He is returning to nursing school and work. Kids go back to school on Wednesday and I am eager to start school again on Thursday. I am really anxious to start learning again!
Before I left today I made the sesame brittle. I was going to do the pear sauce to make the raviolis, but I decided that I am going to wait and make them for the Potluck this month. I didn’t have the right color sesame seeds for this recipe. I probably should have waited to make these because the presentation is not very pretty. I have had this page dog eared for many weeks so I was anxious to do it. Black sesame seeds and brown flax is probably the worst to use together. They are in the dehydrator. I haven’t tried them. Quite honestly I am supposed to flip them over off of the teflex sheet but I am really afraid to look at them, but I guess I have to.
Brittle Ingredients
sesame seeds
flax seeds, ground
maple syrup
sea salt
In the recipe book the brittle almost looks transparent, mine however does not! If the flavor is good I will probably try to do this with lighter colors.
Dehydration time is 24 hours, flipped after 12 hours. This recipe goes with ginger date flan with mint syrup and shaved pear. I found out how enjoyable pears are. In fact I just ate one and it was perfect!
I am getting sleepy so I am going to lay down. My boys are on the way home from their adventures in the snow. So I am waiting for them to arrive. My father took them to North Carolina so they could see snow and go sledding. What an awesome Grandpa! Thank you Dad:)
My day was unbelievable and I hope that my wish comes true that I get to be involved with Chef Olive’s Challenge. There is so much to learn. I always want to improve myself and I believe that through cleansing and raw food and of course and most importantly through God I can be the person I am designed to be according to HIS plan.
Goodnight!
“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.”
Arabian Proverb
Posted 15 years, 8 months ago at 11:18 pm. Add a comment
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