Living Rawesome Day #286 Sesame Ice Cream (unreleased)
May 5, 2010
I know I said that I would finish the Black Sesame and White Coconut Dumplings that I started last night, but I wasn’t able to get chives, so I made this ice cream. I also have to finish my yellow pasta with Saffron Broth, but I wasn’t able to get to the store today to buy fennel. I don’t like being in the middle of the two recipes, but I wouldn’t replace this lovely day for anything! I had a lovely outing with Jason. We went to Keiser University to talk about the Dietetics program and then we went to Grassroot Restaurant. The meeting lasted for several hours, needless to say, it was very thorough. When we finished, Jason and I were starving. Grassroot wasn’t too far and it’s a RAW restaurant, so of course I wanted to go there. They also have a vegetarian menu that is cooked. It’s a great concept. It is not limited to raw food, but it still stays with the plant based idea. It makes it perfect for friends or family that are not raw or even vegan. The vegetarian meals have always been fantastic. Their restaurant is a cozy little cafe, with orange walls that make one feel warm and welcome. Our waiter, one of the owners, was fantastic. He had a pleasant smile and personality, we instantly felt welcome. I was in my element at this restaurant. Ahhh I love food and music. The combo together can’t be beat! They had delicious food and reggae music on. The lunch was perfect! I ordered the Bachelorrete smoothie. It is a blend of cashew milk, banana, berries, sunwarrior protein, bee pollen, flax, cacao, agave and plantago fiber (which is known as psyllium). He was so kind to change my drink a little bit. I asked for different milk so he substituted it with hemp milk, and they left out the plantago fiber and the agave. The shake was the best smoothie I have had at a restaurant EVER!!! I probably could’ve ordered another one, but I ordered the veggie and sprout rice rolls, which were delicious too. Jason had the BBQ stayke. I even had to try it, it was spicy, but in his opinion the meal was the best he has had at a restaurant in a looonnng time! We both gave Grassroot Restauant, 5 stars!
This recipe is not released yet, Meredith Baird sent it to me when she sent the Hazelnut Gelato recipe. Which is pretty much gone. Even my kids liked it. I was surprised because they don’t usually like hazelnut flavor. Jason said it was the one of the best recipes that I have made yet! I liked it, but I haven’t been eating much ice cream lately. I have really been craving green smoothies and more greens. I do still eat sweets, but it’s more in the substance of FRUITS. I still love desserts though!
Sesame Ice Cream Ingredients
Cashews
Young Coconut meat
Agave
Almond milk or other nut milk
Tahini
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Extract
Coconut oil
Salt
Sesame seeds (glad I picked these up the other day)
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Stir in sesame seeds. Pour into ice cream maker and follow manufactuerer’s instructions.
Jason is working until 10 but I know he will try it tonight. I will let you know what he thinks.
The transition to being a “raw foodist” can be overnight or over the course of many years. There are many types of vegetarians, macro-biotic, strict vegan, fruitarian, raw foodists, lacto-ovo and even breatharians! We see it necessary to cater to all of the above. I am sure some vegetarians can relate. We LOVE feeding people fresh vegan foods, especially those that do not get enough healthy food in their diet. We are not militant activists (more power to you if you are) we are just passionate about our chosen path!~Grassroot Restaurant website. *** Check them out!