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The Controversy about Raw Cacao

by Share on February 28, 2010

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Share and Lynn with chaga chocolate candyraw chocolate ingredientsEveryone has an opinion on raw cacao these days and the thing is, …. I still love it! Yes, it is a stimulant. Yes, it is gonna hurt your adrenals if you overdo it. Yes, I still love it. There, I said it. So what is a chocolate loving raw foodie to do? She makes raw vegan choco candy with her raw mate who also loves chocolate and just has a blast and inserts lots of joy in the process. My advice? Eat chocolate (raw or otherwise) in moderation. I call it common sense. But sometimes of course, I misplace mine and the old teenager in me unleashes the force and I find myself wolfing, literally WOLFING down piece after piece of yummy choco candy. Oh the joy of it! Ha!

Hey, it’s better than the m&m’s I used to wolf down right? Definitely.

raw vegan chocolate candy with chagaSo what is in this choco candy?

  • Raw cacao butter
  • Raw cacao powder
  • Raw lucuma powder
  • Raw maca powder
  • Crystal manna flakes
  • Chaga mushroom extract
  • Sea salt
  • Org vanilla extract
  • Date syrup for sweetening (or raw agave nectar)
  • Soaked and dehydrated almonds (from Spain so they are NOT pasteurized!!!)
  • Org raisins

The trick is to keep the butter nice and melted (done in the dehydrator slowly) while you add the rest of the ingredients. I don’t really measure so sorry for the list without amounts. Stick it all in the freezer when you’re done, in 30 minutes you have candy!!! Oh, and please… do eat it in moderation and try not to pig out! They are so good, it’s challenging!

A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Follow your own path. Be your own guru. Listen to your heart and soul at all times. Even when they cry out for chocolate.

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Green Soup Day

by Share on February 18, 2010

raw vegan green soupIt was kinda chilly today in South Florida so instead of having a green smoothie for lunch, Bam made us a delicious and chockful of herbs Green Curry Soup. Wow! So easy to make using the Blendtec to homogenize the ingredients and blend them long enough to get them warm. Bam warmed the bowls with hot water, too to keep things nice! Raw vegan yummy green soup!

Green Curry Soup
(all ingredients are organic except where noted but amounts were just done by feel!)

  • Mango
  • Ginger
  • Zucchini
  • Tomato
  • Kale
  • Dates
  • Coconut Oil
  • Garlic
  • Almond Butter
  • Sea Salt
  • Curry Powder
  • Japanese Sansho Spice ** (not organic)
  • Avocado

Blend all ingredients on high in Blendtec or Vitamix until warm but not hot. Remember, this is RAW food! Garnish with a nasturtium flower and finely chopped fresh herbs:

  • Thai Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Mint

**Sansho spice can be purchased at World Market and has the following ingredients: red chili, seaweed, sansho pepper, orange peel, poppy seeds, white and black sesame seeds.

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Green is My Fave Color

February 6, 2010

It’s true. I love green. Ironically, I hated the color green as a teenager and no matter how much my mom tried to get me into green dresses and tops… I refused. But now, I see green as a color of health and wealth. After all, the most important aspect of eating healthy involves juicing [...]

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Life In the Raw Lane

July 15, 2009

It’s been a long time since the last post and I apologize for that! We’re still here! In fact, we’re hard at work on a Raw Pirate Gourmet book now, too. Bam and I took some time off and went to the Caribbean for some heavy duty relaxation. Wow. Talk about laid back! Yes indeed, [...]

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Living Life and Living Foods

February 2, 2009

Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.
~ John Lennon
As we’ve progressed into our super connected era with cell phones that are online and so many people are making a living from computer based technology, the need for quality living has never been greater! We receive a lot of emails asking how to [...]

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For The Love of Green

January 10, 2009

It’s a new year and the feeling of fresh starts is upon us! I always find at this time of year, I have a tendency to look back on what has changed, what is different, and what needs improving in our lives.
What Has Changed
One of the biggest positive changes since going raw is that in [...]

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Kids and Raw Food

November 21, 2008

How on earth do you get kids to eat raw food? You give ‘em PB & J sandwiches and Chocolate shakes – Raw Food style! As you can see in the photo, these secrets work on ‘big kids’ too!
Before we get to that, there’s a couple of things to go over. The first and foremost [...]

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Juliano’s Raw

July 9, 2008

In some circles, Juliano is heralded as the ‘King of Raw’. His restaurant attracts an array of Hollywood stars and wanna be stars. Usually, that means that the food is awful. But in this case, it’s the opposite.
KEY: $ – cheap n easy. $$ – modestly priced. $$$ – gettin’ up there. $$$$ – expensive!
PRICE: [...]

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