Closed Doors

I never really cared for that saying, “when one door closes another one opens.” Now don’t get me wrong, I totally get the saying, it’s very inspiring and it gives you lots of hope. Who doesn’t want to feel hopeful? . Me, me, me! I want to be hopeful. So, what’s my problem? I guess […]

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal with my Stovetop Maple Pecan Granola

I am a huge lover of oatmeal, that was not always the case. I had it everyday for breakfast and hated seeing it on the table each morning, but with a few tweaks, I have love it! Oatmeal is one of those ingredients that can be savory and sweet. It has definitely had it’s comeback. […]

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Farm to Williams Sonoma’s Table Cooking Demo Recipes

What a fun day?!  I so enjoy coming out and cooking for the customers and staff of Williams Sonoma in the Forum. The staff is like family! I have been demoing and educating the customers about eating and supporting local farmers for the past 6 months and it has been a beautiful partnership.  So many […]

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For the Raw Vegan Mom ~ Cacao Raw Pudding Tarts

What mama doesn’t love a little sweet treat on Mother’s Day, but this one is for the Raw Vegan moms and those in spirit that love a super, decadent, delicious and yes healthy treat.  I love making these when I need a little something sweet, but is not going to put on tons of calories […]

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Raw Double Cacao Smoothie with Go Raw Super Raw Chocolate Shavings

What doesn’t love chocolate?   This week Go Raw Junk free foods is focusing on smoothies. So, I decided to make this decadent raw chocolate smoothie for my friends. They loved it!! It is a chocolate lovers dream and it’s amazing for your skin and your body. I used Raw organic cacao powder and Go […]

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Southern Girls ~ Gluten Free Stuffed Cornbread with Spicy Mexican Beans

Today I spent time with my friend Melissa. We both are true southern girls, so we love ourselves some cornbread. I made two versions of this recipe. One vegetarian and one vegan.  They both were very delicious. We talked about our childhood, birth order, being girls, southern 🙂 and how much we both love dessert. […]

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Go Raw Key Lime Coconut Tarts

I am so enjoying using all my Go Raw junk free foods, to create some yummy recipes, savory and sweet. I am on the sweet treats right now. I had my granddaughter over yesterday and we made these yummy little tarts. They make a healthy and delicious treat for kids, quick dessert, yummy break and […]

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RAW GLUTEN FREE Peach and Apricot Crumble

RAW GLUTEN FREE PEACH AND APRICOT CRUMBLE Who doesn’t love peaches and apricots? Okay, you there in the back, but everyone else loves them. LOL. Today for breakfast I wanted something raw, but also said, dessert. So, I made this delicious Raw Peach and Apricot Crumble. Totally deliciousness and it’s raw and gluten free ! […]

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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Pancakes ~ Gluten Free and Dairy Free

This one is just yummy . Ingredients: 1 cup ground gluten free oatmeal flakes 1/4 cup oat groats 1 cup brown rice flour 1 tbsp chia seed 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder ¾ tsp salt 1 cup blueberries or frozen blueberries for the pancake mix (organic) 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 tbsps maple […]

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RAW Carrot Cake Muffins with a NF/GF Coconut Frosting

Here’s the recipe for the Raw Carrot Cake Muffins. These are Gluten free and Nut free. Yay Me!! BREAKFAST~ Raw Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins w/ Raw Coconut Frosting. Recipe: 1 1/2 cup gluten free oats 3/4 cup organic shredded coconut 1 scoop Vega One Vanilla smoothie mix 3 small carrots, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup […]

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Oats and Chia Seed Pudding with Blueberry and Coconut Cream

Eat your skincare recipe : My dad always said, Never let anything go to waste. Well my Maple Coconut Cream has graced itself several times this week, from raw cinnamon rolls, to cinnamon roll cookies, even in my Garam Masala soup. Today it finds it’s way into my chia pudding. Here’s the recipe. You can […]

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RAW Caramel Apple Pie with an Oatmeal Cinnamon Topping

Who doesn’t love Apple Pie. Fall is almost around the corner and I am craving apple pie, but not the calories. I bought a ton of apples a few days ago at my local Sprouts. My intention was to juice these apples and yes I will sometime later this week, but I was craving something […]

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Roasted Maple Butternut Squash Soup ( Vegan)

I love this time of the year. FALL is upon us. I enjoy the bounty of this season. Fall brings us so many wonder vegetables like squashes, apples, pumpkins, parsnips, cabbages and so much more.  Well I found the most beautiful butternut squash and decided to make it two ways. A vegan Roasted Maple Butternut […]

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Eat your Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are so good for you but the taste is UGH! I have been trying my best for years to get my family to eat brussels sprouts. Roll tape.. Let me take that back. I have been trying for years to get myself to eat brussels sprouts and love it. I have roasted them, […]

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