tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48299839077874268022024-03-04T21:51:09.011-08:00Raw to the FullestSenpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-42405170696507828342011-10-24T14:03:00.000-07:002011-10-24T18:33:32.252-07:00Epic Halloween Cake! (and contest winner!)<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The moment you all have been waiting for is here! I finally made a giant epic cake thingy using 4 pounds of nuts, a crap load of chocolate, and a whole bunch of epicness! Sure it may not look like very much to the naked eye, especially if you bring into consideration that it looks about the size of a regular cake. Bring in the fact that its completely raw and I ate a most of it single handedly, and we have a whole new story.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GUMthGE-yKQy_0AJRexODGrEZDYaHoUA-HTr8_m6oRN8PwBto7FT3cFO0qCvaJFQGmpgZkIReKAVoEfHQvRGgZ9DiMmqanfXvwYlSW98FpxUbbiwOwefwrkUN4QzsAEWpKBKlTZCtqw/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667234870451913682" /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This cake may be one of my greatest accomplishments yet! Though the pictures arn't exactly what I had desired, it still looked epic and tasted delicious! So pictures aside, i'm proud of this cake of epicness and no one will take that away from me. NO ONE!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJND3HNX4jkeE6YLk_DCq8_X-t1tYXvlA_wclrI3gmxTykROibdUTcDeqraBq2G0lOnd4_hpoXMJLMNOm7hO93GXMUkav_0tZCfZllXvjd6Fj2qHxCMrDb09BLxeW-yxDt4XKcHnys28/s1600/IMG-20111020-00820.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJND3HNX4jkeE6YLk_DCq8_X-t1tYXvlA_wclrI3gmxTykROibdUTcDeqraBq2G0lOnd4_hpoXMJLMNOm7hO93GXMUkav_0tZCfZllXvjd6Fj2qHxCMrDb09BLxeW-yxDt4XKcHnys28/s400/IMG-20111020-00820.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667236025724118962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Epic Halloween Cake</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><i>Cake Ingredients</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>2 c. Macadamia Nuts</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>2 c. Brazil Nuts</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Flax Seed</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Pumpkin Seed</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>3/4 c. Hemp Seed</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>2 c. Shredded Coconut</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Coconut Oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>3/4 c. Agave</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>3/4 c. Dates</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>4 tbsp. Salt</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Blend together your nuts and seeds until it resembles a crumbly flour.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Add the remaining ingredients and blend until a dough begins to form.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Set aside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><i>Raspberry Cream Ingredients</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1 c. Raspberries</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Cashew Cream*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Agave</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Add everything into your blender and blend until smooth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Set aside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><i>Chocolate Frosting Ingredients</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>2 c. Raw Cacao Powder</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1 c. Coconut Oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/2 c. Cashew Cream*</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>3/4 c. Agave</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>2 tsp. Salt</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Blend everything together until smooth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-In round cake pan, begin assembling your cake. Put down a layer of the cake dough so that is covers the bottom and the edges.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Put down a layer of the chocolate frosting and then a layer of raspberry cream. Then add another layer of dough and repeat. Keep doing this until you are out of raspberry cream, but make sure there is enough frosting to cover the cake's outside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Put the remaining dough down as a top layer. Then, coat the cake entirely with the remaining of your frosting. Add coconut shavings if you so desire.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Put the cake in the freezer for about 10-20 minutes so the icing can set.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDZXsRDIZQFWhITSrXU890t5t_9QMWc10xiKOfwIa6efyus0zph5Cu4hPlD1zkHMelUtpjScwN3rusJG_ZlJnqksfaqF-9F1veqO-Kiq3tKRbjBkI76q1QGONAUtqSCskREF-DfvkyLI/s1600/IMG-20111020-00812.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDZXsRDIZQFWhITSrXU890t5t_9QMWc10xiKOfwIa6efyus0zph5Cu4hPlD1zkHMelUtpjScwN3rusJG_ZlJnqksfaqF-9F1veqO-Kiq3tKRbjBkI76q1QGONAUtqSCskREF-DfvkyLI/s400/IMG-20111020-00812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667236018484575858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Yep, i'm proud of this recipe. It took me a while to come up with the recipe, but it was very much well worth it! So many combinations for something like this, though. A raw chocolate hazelnut spread instead of frosting, coconut instead of cashew cream. I guess I just love food in general! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Everyone i've had tried this told me they loved it. My mom said it was the best thing i've made yet and both of my brothers enjoyed a slice. Even my girlfriend, who usually isn't fond of my cooking, told me it tasted excellent. And for the record, i'm the only person even remotely vegan let alone raw who tried it. That should say something! I preferred the chocolate frosting though, while they enjoyed the cake itself a bit more.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Now that my dessert is out of the way, time to announce the winner of my raw dessert contest. And the winner of the Raw Sample Pack from <a href="http://nutsonline.com/">NutsOnline.com</a> iiiiiiiiiiis.....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02131794533095144473" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(70, 165, 62); ">pureglow*16</a></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; "> </span>She was the only eligible contestant to actually put her own recipe in. She also both liked both myself and Nuts Online on twitter. Not to mention, my obsession with peanut butter may have helped her just a bit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Congrats Pureglow*16. Be sure to email me your address and phone number at the626drew@gmail.com so i may send your prize right away!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And everyone, don't forget to check out her awesome recipe for <a href="http://pureglowsixteen.blogspot.com/2011/09/give-me-reeces-cup-now.html">Raw Reeses</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVArWTQXJDDZzehbrUKKqEz4GBbvY3IdIc-P1fz4SVBzOypmDaglc2q7zwW0DdFjcoU2jx_klcI_NIjpUgPjohm4CuYIZzZsaLLGS5x7WDMqjG2qTSvIWgeioQuEQfnGylkqk37Nt_rY/s1600/P1040224.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVArWTQXJDDZzehbrUKKqEz4GBbvY3IdIc-P1fz4SVBzOypmDaglc2q7zwW0DdFjcoU2jx_klcI_NIjpUgPjohm4CuYIZzZsaLLGS5x7WDMqjG2qTSvIWgeioQuEQfnGylkqk37Nt_rY/s320/P1040224.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667218322930533074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Whats your favorite Halloween candy?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Andrew D. Morrison-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></div></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-194895705349932982011-10-21T16:02:00.000-07:002011-10-21T16:53:03.779-07:00Dessert Roundup<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This weekend has been insane! Tests, food, and epic times hanging out with a few friends. Epic people make for an epic time. Also, that <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-dessert-contest.html">contest</a> i'm working on seems to be a bit of a hit, i'm glad to say. Looking forward to the epicness that is raw dessert!<div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQy4lpr4wE3dX_w4it5j8TD23W6UTAmVZ7yZ-draFBVRiRLULATql3Jsq73QV3tDxgZFEkDtP7nnsxb63fZfOBxqqYmqFw3oXr-_oWhX3S-iSnk7-Pflzw3s7x5o4H98xXLRtOmXNPcfc/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666087207644090050" /><div><br /></div><div>So many awesome recipes have been submitted for my <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-dessert-contest.html">raw dessert contest</a>. The rules were basically to send me a link, recipe, or picture of your favorite raw dessert. Here are my favorites so far:</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><a href="http://pureglowsixteen.blogspot.com/">Pure glow</a></i></span></b> sent me a link to her version of <a href="http://pureglowsixteen.blogspot.com/2011/09/give-me-reeces-cup-now.html">"Reeces" <b>Peanut Butter</b> Cups</a>. With <b>chocolate</b> and peanut butter being my two favorite things in the world and this being my favorite <b>Halloween candy</b> before my vegan times, of course a trip down memory lane always is a plus for me.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZboeMLbt1zfpJizMk61XO9hRAQQQtHUKWimFhJS9oYWUczzPS3CbGT1v1aLIcULixedXlZ6SZnBz1nTAbOHB6C67hU0HGK7xjSFc6I7Z0vXyt8kcqgO2ljX0ItZJ7ulYcESA4jKSj1U/s400/P1040224.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666097358015607394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><a href="http://vegansweettooth.wordpress.com/">Vegan Sweettooth's</a></i></b> Raw Brownies were also suggested. I've seen, read, and made a lot of brownie recipes in my life time and they may be my favorite raw recipe for when I don't have much time to make anything. Throw a few simple ingredients into a food processor and blend until its a doughey yumminess. Then freeze for a few minutes to let it set and you're done! </div><div><br /></div><div>What caught my eye about her <a href="http://vegansweettooth.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/raw-cacao-bean-brownies/">brownies</a>, was her pictures. I swear, they look just like the baked kind! That, i've found, is very hard to pull off so kudos to you VST!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px; background-color: rgb(185, 221, 222); "><a href="http://vegansweettooth.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/raw-cacao-bean-brownies/"><img class="aligncenter" title="Raw Cacao Bean Brownie" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3977889549_4f546fce19.jpg" alt="Cacao Brawnie" width="450" height="360" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; " /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><a href="http://rawon10.blogspot.com/">Raw On 10</a></i></b> was also chosen as a raw dessert favorite, and I must admit that her <span class="Apple-style-span"><u>caramel</u></span><a href="http://rawon10.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-9-2011.html"> apple pie</a> was most impressive. I don't have a dehydrator so I probably won't get a chance to make it, but her recipe looks absolutely amazing! Creativity and good taste clashed in this epic recipe and i intend on trying to make this, even if its not dehydrated. Just look at that! Tell me you don't want some of that gooey apple goodness.</div><div><a href="http://rawon10.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-9-2011.html"><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wbVETMSkM0zKWpLbPOz47A6oZjxcgXev0hvgY51RHKB5VpDVLtE6lgbhTneY-sxkaY-5Y5MmtqCkNx3ecQZnEtPXonP946_dpsAj-gTx_XrT3MTZDcOGY0_EN8PUvDvyb5ZEvHY83n0/s400/z_raw_vegan_halloween_recipe_caramel_apple_pie_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666097309153740690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On the lighter side, an awesome pie from <a href="http://www.happycow.net/recipes.php?id=64"><b><i>Happy Cow</i></b></a> was also sent to me. Happy Cow has some pretty awesome raw recipes, and their <a href="http://www.happycow.net/recipes.php?id=64">raw strawberry pie</a> looks delicious and really easy! Sounds like epicness in every slice to me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyways, don't forget to join the <b><i><a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-dessert-contest.html">Raw Dessert Contest</a></i></b>! The winner gets a <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/snacks/lifestyle/raw-sampler.html">Raw Sampler Pack</a> from NutsOnline.com! When i announce the winner, i'll also post an epic recipe I came up with for a giant Halloween dessert. It involves lots of chocolate and lots of epicness!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Don't forget to enter my raw dessert contest <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-dessert-contest.html">here</a>!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div class="CSS_VCONT_PREVENT_MARGIN_COLLAPSE_DIV" style="font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; "> </div></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-44981098987731868902011-10-19T18:28:00.000-07:002011-10-19T19:20:12.503-07:00Raw Dessert Contest!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>CONTEST</i></b><i> TIME! HECK YEAH! </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVB9jyeTQDFJ4CXtGScBt2RbPTeBSBPjJuo5FriHiKB8yCddGfObtezYX2utZyiSHJy2TQr6fXidCQdMxr7Jgd7B0KR14_NFp99WL2c3p3RnvPNGuMRlnyykgz8VT4O_W-U3gqCy47wc/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665393406060620706" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As I stated in my <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/nuts-online.html">last post</a>, <a href="http://nutsonline.com/"><b>Nuts Online</b></a> is one of my absolute favorite companies due to the fact that they have amazing prices and awesome stuff. I could rant on and on about how amazing their food is, but why just tell you when you can get a little tasting of their amazingness for yourself?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So i figured, a little sampling of their awesomeness! The winner of this contest will receive a <b>free</b> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/snacks/lifestyle/raw-sampler.html">Raw Sampler Pack</a> (priced at $20) from Nuts Online. The sampler pack comes with not one....not 5.....but of the best <b>raw</b> and <b>organic</b> foods they have to offer for absolutely no cost! Here is what you'll get! Keep in mind, you are getting a sampling of <i>ALL</i> of these.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><h3 style="margin-top: 2em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.0625em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(204, 85, 17); text-align: left; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">RAW CEREALS & BARS</b></h3><img border="0" align="middle" title="Acai Blueberry Superfood Cereal" alt="Acai Blueberry Superfood Cereal" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07406t1.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /><a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/snacks/cereal/superfood/acai-blueberry.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Acai Blueberry Superfood Cereal</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Wake up your taste buds with Acai Blueberry Superfood Cereal! Grain-free, nutrient-dense, raw, and packed with flavor, this superfruit cereal is an awesome way to get more color in your diet.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Raw Cacao Goji Energy Squares" alt="Organic Raw Cacao Goji Energy Squares" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/08203t1.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/snacks/energy-squares/cacao-goji.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Raw Cacao Goji Energy Squares</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">A delicious raw treat that's a healthier version of a brownie, packed with antioxidant rich cacao and goji! Great for an energy boost!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></b></p><h3 style="margin-top: 2em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.0625em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(204, 85, 17); text-align: left; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">RAW FOODS HIGH IN PROTEIN</b></h3><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Quinoa" alt="Organic Quinoa" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/03028t1280.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/cookingbaking/grains/quinoa/white-new" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Quinoa</a><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">The 'mother grain' is extremely high in protein (12-18%) and supplies complete protein, meaning that it includes all 9 essential amino acids. It can be sprouted and eaten as a snack, on top of salads, or mixed in trail mixes!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Hemp Protein Powder" alt="Organic Hemp Protein Powder" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07559t1.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/cookingbaking/seeds/hemp/powder.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Hemp Protein Powder</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">This protein packed organic hemp protein powder is a must have for any athlete or raw foodie. Packed with 50% protein and all of the nutrients from hemp seeds, this powder is chock full of energy.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Spirulina" alt="Spirulina" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07199t2158.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/cookingbaking/powders/spirulina.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Spirulina</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Spirulina is one of the most nutritionally dense foods in the world. It is a complete protein, packed with iron, and may have antiviral and anticancer effects! It helps detoxify our bodies and lowers cholesterol / blood pressure.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Maca Powder" alt="Organic Maca Powder" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07514t1397.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/cookingbaking/powders/organic-maca-powder/premium.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Maca Powder</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Organic Maca Powder (raw) is an adaptogenic root that enhances your ability to deal with stress while boosting energy, endurance and performance. In traditional Peruvian culture, Maca is believed to be an aphrodisiac. It is rich in sugar, proteins (18 amino acids and 7 of the 9 essential amino acids) and important minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Chia Seeds" alt="Chia Seeds" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07068t1336.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/newchia.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Chia Seeds</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are extremely high in Omega 3 and are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Chia seeds can be eaten raw as a dietary fiber and omega 3 supplement.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></b></p><h3 style="margin-top: 2em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.0625em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(204, 85, 17); text-align: left; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">RAW SNACKS</b></h3><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Cacao Nibs (Raw)" alt="Organic Cacao Nibs (Raw)" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/07510t1374.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/nuts/cacao/organic-nibs.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Cacao Nibs (Raw)</a><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Organic Cacao Nibs are a real chocolate treat. Made from crushed Ecuadorian Arriba Nacional beans, these raw nibs are the original unsweetened chocolate chip. Crunchy, flavorful, and packed with powerful nutrients and natural mood lifters. Try them on their own, or sweeten with bananas and dates for a truly healthy chocolate. Perfect for mixing into smoothies or trail mixes.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Turkish Figs" alt="Turkish Figs" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/01034t310.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/driedfruit/figs/turkish-new" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Turkish Figs</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Figs are one of the sweetest fruits available that are also high in key nutrients like iron and calcium!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><img border="0" align="middle" title="Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell)" alt="Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell)" src="http://www.nutsonline.com/images/items/03104tB1.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; max-width: 100%; " /> <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/nuts/almonds/organic.html" target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; text-align: left; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 119, 187); text-decoration: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell)</a></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; ">Organic raw almonds are high in detoxifying minerals (magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese) and vitamin E! Even better, they protect against obesity, diabetes, heart disease and lower cholesterol / blood pressure.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><br /></p></span><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>EPICNESS!!! So now that i've revealed the prize, here is the contest!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oA9AawDAT_Cfbdt4j0yQwI6xzFQNech8IkvhldA3UClSDa96dX8Wg49puqakOPe_aHg1SwDHg0hb_H7pnG2EKXq62baRQ32xeViAqO6Fs1On4rbDWA-HwLh_qQqVNJfPWcxUXPmLjRU/s1600/IMG-20110930-00492.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6oA9AawDAT_Cfbdt4j0yQwI6xzFQNech8IkvhldA3UClSDa96dX8Wg49puqakOPe_aHg1SwDHg0hb_H7pnG2EKXq62baRQ32xeViAqO6Fs1On4rbDWA-HwLh_qQqVNJfPWcxUXPmLjRU/s320/IMG-20110930-00492.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665391140796043522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Raw Dessert Contest</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; "> </span>Create or post a link of your favorite raw dessert and why you love raw food! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Recipes can be posted:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>In the comment section below</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On my twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/vegmuffinman">@vegmuffinman</a></span></li><li><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Or at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raw-To-The-Fullest/215421295190640?sk=wall">Facebook.com/rawtothefullest</a></b></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Extra entry for:</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>-Adding at least one picture</b></div><div><b>-Creativity </b></div><div><b>-Originality</b></div><div><b>-Holiday theme (preferably Halloween)</b></div><div><b>-Liking either I or Nuts Online on Facebook or Twitter</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Submissions must be posted by Midnight EST of Sunday, October 23rd</i></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfrSwpT1VBaal3_gnJz3_sUvg0xZHlbUWY0YaoovQ5RdjtJsQRo74PxyQEIpm41QmwUcef-D-IQCZ0H8rkZYJkZ5ToSLFyp4PY0z7-Lh5jZgnG_payPLeoiJgoCvOkZcp3gZUlHf3NUM/s1600/IMG-20110916-00437.jpg" style="font-weight: normal; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfrSwpT1VBaal3_gnJz3_sUvg0xZHlbUWY0YaoovQ5RdjtJsQRo74PxyQEIpm41QmwUcef-D-IQCZ0H8rkZYJkZ5ToSLFyp4PY0z7-Lh5jZgnG_payPLeoiJgoCvOkZcp3gZUlHf3NUM/s320/IMG-20110916-00437.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665391264080493682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>And that's it! Its that simple. I hope to see some awesome posts soon. At the end of the contest, I intend to make something raw and huge so be on the look out for that! That will be the post in which I will announce the winner.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Post your entries in the comment section below or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Raw-To-The-Fullest/215421295190640?sk=wall">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/vegmuffinman">Twitter</a>!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-size: 11px; font-style: inherit; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; "><br /></p></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-30116967220923698012011-10-18T15:05:00.000-07:002011-10-19T04:29:18.225-07:00Nuts Online<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>MC ANDREW IN THE HOUSE! Alright vegans, raw foodist, and people everywhere unable to find raw, organic nuts for a good price! This post goes out tooooooooo. *reads a little card from my back pocket* NUTS ONLINE!!!! </i><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alright, but seriously guys. I want to dedicate this post to <b><a href="http://nutsonline.com/">Nuts Online</a></b> for the main reason that they have the best prices on just about any <b>raw</b>, <b>organic snack<img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Bold" border="0" class="gl_bold" /></b> I can think of for amazing prices. No, they did not pay me to post this nor did they even ask. They are just an absolutely amazing company and i believe they deserve a little bit of street cred on the internet.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRTfKRU_LI74ayw7GI2IVRzjgQaMu1gbDFpQeoSjNeAIgckGrW68qeaylL0rHsXG8KVfw8Fbux7zorAfDqiI94VZO3tQcLXlRXGieN6-5scLd57Q65w8WyQdGWL8nkhg-e9aTKeDFwTM/s400/nutsonline_twitter.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 131px; height: 131px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665160906116184082" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is the only company I go to to buy <b>nuts</b>, <b>spurlina</b>, <b>dried fruit</b>, and a few other things just due to the fact that they are dependable! I am a high schooler and have personally bought a few hundred dollars worth of stuff from them over the course of the past year due to the fact that they are just that good! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WiFIBXN3tyhPRFhapYY8TehNGvaQwPy3tclEuc38CohhQss705DO4Zwx4J2Wr7MPGhidg_t7J4nA1vDOjb5ayea6lcoy_HytEYE1sk1ObzvdSH58RnXEqbgk8TaETpWlLrotQG9kJnc/s1600/nuts_online1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WiFIBXN3tyhPRFhapYY8TehNGvaQwPy3tclEuc38CohhQss705DO4Zwx4J2Wr7MPGhidg_t7J4nA1vDOjb5ayea6lcoy_HytEYE1sk1ObzvdSH58RnXEqbgk8TaETpWlLrotQG9kJnc/s200/nuts_online1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665163737545586450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>They have a wide variety of just about everything, and it gets here within about two days! I have never gotten a late order from them, and the food always tastes incredible! When i first got a package from them, it did taste a bit odd. It was like they added something that made it taste incredibly good, but i couldn't put my finger on it. So I looked at their bio and I finally figured it out. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >The Nutty Family</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cdn.nutsonline.com/images/anthropomorphicnuts.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sandy David Jefferey & Kenny</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Its love. There is love in every single delicious package i've ever gotten. When you buy so much, you also get a little sample of something else and even that little thing has love in it!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>My personal favorites </b>(all raw and organic):</div><div><br /></div><div><i>-Amazonian Jungle Peanuts</i></div><div><i>-Spurlina</i></div><div><i>-Maca</i></div><div><i>-Pumpkin Seeds</i></div><div><i>-Pecans</i></div><div><i>-Cacao Powder</i></div><div><i>-Cacao Butter</i></div><div><i>-Almond Butter</i></div><div><i>-Macadamia Nuts</i></div><div><i>-Gogi Berries</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I could go on and on all day, but the best bet would be to try it for yourself. So go! Go get some amazing food for an incredibly cheap price! NOW!!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Whats your favorite nut?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-84375313122255531152011-10-11T18:44:00.000-07:002011-10-11T19:27:18.457-07:00Raw Coconut Yogurt<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thick, creamy, and oh so good, raw coconut yogurt is frickin awesome! I love it! Its that magical meal you can eat all day without gaining a pound and will actually cure you of health problems! Magical bowl of deliciousness. GET IN MY BELLEH!!</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Whats for breakfast? </i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Raw coconut yogurt!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>I feel drained of energy. What can I have to fuel me up?</i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Raw coconut yogurt!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>My stomach is kind of upset. What can help my digestion?</i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><i>QUICK ZELDA! SAVE THE PRINCESS FROM THE CASTLE!!!</i></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Raw coconut yogu......wait a sec.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-weight: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33p7JqXOvdfNzBLKnSHW7EoiW2vqHXJ0QXi_j-HoudmHavVWqFNlTUII7j6T51Fj6p56sF8a3mZESg89cpRB1xshaDBDQhyYIudpTrWl5knJ2A8xeHmBwD0CUz8a7i6qX0mCebDoU658/s400/veganmofo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662419642351930178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 84px; " /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-weight: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; "> </span>The recipe is really easy too and not too hard to come by if you have some way of getting your hands on coconut. Even here in Georgia, the local Whole Foods Market carries them. And without that, almost every grocery store around here carries the rest of the ingredients. So sweet! So creamy! I need me some YOGURT!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPcdXPTYQzpaH9gvcqGMbiw-uk97SoSmQ_U4rfFyPMzIi7ZeHLyjYahvhqYPdBqTGUo0CVYTwUl9c9KwSIWYMl6xj6S_yWBQ7nE_hyphenhyphenMXLR-T6MDGmT_bvEICMpcoYC0XLKcFfwqyOTZw/s1600/Lithia+Springs-Douglasville-20111009-00572.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipPcdXPTYQzpaH9gvcqGMbiw-uk97SoSmQ_U4rfFyPMzIi7ZeHLyjYahvhqYPdBqTGUo0CVYTwUl9c9KwSIWYMl6xj6S_yWBQ7nE_hyphenhyphenMXLR-T6MDGmT_bvEICMpcoYC0XLKcFfwqyOTZw/s320/Lithia+Springs-Douglasville-20111009-00572.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662425777082187602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Raw Coconut Yogurt</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>(makes about 3 cups)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Ingredients:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>6 Thai Coconuts</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/3 c. Virgin Coconut Oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1/4 c. Lemon Juice</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>1 tsp. Vanilla</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>Probiotics (optional)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Open up the coconuts and pour the water of one of them into your blender. Pour the water from the rest into a container and refrigerate (you can add some probiotics and make coconut kefir!)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Scrape out the "meat" and add that to your blender with the remaining ingredients.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Blend until everything is smooth and creamy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Enjoy! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3pXBLbP84KgMa0f5BCRSJw4LAbTf1klZeljSxys46C-o0Ux59zKIaTfup1IleLnV1Aea4BvFjFThknhWG-P9lTE9eeycxw-PfidyRzrRzpZ9D6n7GKBgupHWH9WYcuZzXt_3oSBwh3w/s1600/Lithia+Springs-Douglasville-20111009-00571.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3pXBLbP84KgMa0f5BCRSJw4LAbTf1klZeljSxys46C-o0Ux59zKIaTfup1IleLnV1Aea4BvFjFThknhWG-P9lTE9eeycxw-PfidyRzrRzpZ9D6n7GKBgupHWH9WYcuZzXt_3oSBwh3w/s320/Lithia+Springs-Douglasville-20111009-00571.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662425680512936114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This stuff is so GOOD! I even added in some raw almond butter and berries, but this stuff is good as it is! I thought when I went raw, <b>yogurt</b> was completely off my to-eat list. But apparently, this stuff tastes even better than the dairy stuff. And its made of one of nature's most perfect foods, <b>coconut! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Coconut is amazing for your<b> skin</b> (especially <b>coconut oil</b>) due to the oleic acid in it. It also <b>cleanses</b> you, restores your body, and helps you to <b>loose weight</b> by building up your thyroid gland. It increases <b>bone density</b>, <b>heart health</b>, and <b>energy</b>! It heightens your <b>taste</b>, suppresses <b>cravings</b>, helps with <b>blood pressure</b>, <b>bad breathe</b>, and just about any other health problem I can think of. I could go all day, but i'd rather not bore you. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The probiotics make it that much better! They add enzymes to your stomach to help your digestive system and the rest of your body to work that much better!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">Bottom line, coconut is awesome. Don't have some? Get some.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>What is your favorite coconut recipe?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-42518299440300139282011-10-10T11:34:00.000-07:002011-10-10T13:01:47.935-07:00Zucchini Pasta<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I used to be a huge carbivore, so pasta, pizza, and bread where always some of my favorite foods! And to tell you the truth, I still dream of such foods ever since becoming a <b>raw</b> foodist. I'm still working on bread and pizza, but pasta is actually a lot easier than I thought it would be. Just need some sauce and..well....a zucchini.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekZgNjIM5H3gDT2Z_wD8x2MyV-VQOZcx9-z389JP7pAmQfUMISRPUC1Gl6EY0dg1wGujvUBb3tOKp-InOBpSjqlbHeB41r9pcvVTG1Z6eeTiJq70859p7Js1rFIkd1nMfzodca3L1fS4/s400/veganmofo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661948376935647954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 84px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); white-space: pre; "> </span>Its WAY better than it sounds, I assure you. I've never been a big zucchini fan so when I noticed a lot of raw foodist using it instead of pasta noodles, the face of a jack-o-lantern became my expression.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">no more pasta?!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://www.wunderland.com/WTS/Kristin/pumpkins/2005/SadPumpkin.JPG" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Fear not Mr.Pumpkin face! The pasta actually turned out amazing! With a good sauce and cutting the zucchini just right, I got my happy pumpkin face on.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfF2MjPytp6RvEw9Bf0O2qKeT3UwKiaBUhFlYoPjeBAI8DNzWRS0ULF9jIVhYv9yEtE9pae8yR7wrPU1x0dxiwvZ3x3gNpiCosMBbhGBNyIVi7VcbmXFWd1NRnYZxC8Jpthkl50yByY6Q/s320/Ace.crop.2_bigger.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661951930587828866" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thats right Mr.Pasta Pumpkin. Get that happy face on. This stuff actually tastes really good. And if anything, it looks pretty and only took a few minutes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3S4myKAdyaEoe8qjikIa1Vb3nsyNz2P-hoPCY4aqrEBEkkW_9wlg3M7uEI873SlZeB5hSu_cZw0RLnzeIkPtugC5Ph5G5VHmkfqG8_rzTBqOJu1WGUSgtuF6zzoFpisWcx_Nk30B1oM/s320/IMG-20111009-00569.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661952240672415538" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Raw Zucchini Pasta</span></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >(serves 4)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><i>Ingredients:</i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>4. medium Zucchini</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>1 Roma Tomato</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>1 Red Bell Pepper</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>1/2 c. Sun-Dried tomatoes</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>2 cloves Garlic</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>2 tbsp. Oregano</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>2 tbsp. Basil</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>1/4 c. Olive Oil</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>-</i>Put the sun-dried tomatoes into a bowl of warm water, just barely hot enough that you can put your fingers in without getting burned.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Peel the skin off of the zucchini until there is no visible green. Then cut them into pasta-shaped strips.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Drain the tomatoes from the water and put it into a food processor or blender. Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until you get the desired consistency, depending on how chunky you like your sauce. Add some warm water if necessary.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Pour the sauce over your pasta.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Enjoy!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>See? It wasn't that hard at all. And with this, the <b>zucchini</b> ends up unfavorful and tastes just like <b>pasta</b>! This is also one of my favorite <b>sauce</b> recipes for the reason that its really easy to make and tastes awesome. Sometimes ill add onions or some extra garlic to give it a bit of a kick. I was pleasantly surprised and am kind of curious what else I can do with a zucchini. Oh well. I guess that's for another day.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Is there a food you used to hate, but love in one particular dish?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Andrew D. Morrison-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-28936649101221858462011-10-09T04:27:00.000-07:002011-10-10T17:27:27.432-07:00Pumpkin Brownies<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Pumpkin, chocolate, pumpkin, chocolate, pumpkin chocolate! I can't decide which to choose! So wait...if I can't decide, then why not choose them both?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinvP5mQmlUCktSJq_8JGfu3wA9CJB4WerbReDv8zNTODrzwrEN3D63BW8IkNtkDaz3zid27boVWURYH3yGPOEaMmF_SbuMjQJSNazJJ6lOqTLRUSaSl7CbTVJmQ5fUFDeq7Xu04JdwgfM/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661453249553633314" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Last year during Vegan Mofo, I remember seeing a few posts on Pumpkin Swirl Brownies. I even made some when I used my <a href="http://healthfreax.wordpress.com/2010/09/30/i-love-pumpkin-and-these-brownies/">other site</a> and was pretty proud of how they turned out. Now that i'm a raw foodies though, I was very curious of if I could recreate the dish of pure epicness. I do have some newly made <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-pumpkin-puree.html">raw pumpkin puree</a> in the fridge, so whats stopping me? Its brownie time.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbqZ2bCom2FfESS1ZwPfk7d2WsHNZyQ422Xgik3WTc8VoPfsSRkAdXdF4evQx5a9zK5cJHinvefaPEmyYOeaXj4yADXrTzajQrCceYTlXRU5BKOaW8kS0vE-k2lnYC0bQ7ymoJ3UvuWU/s320/IMG-20111006-00563.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661453360759907730" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Raw Pumpkin Brownie</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">(Serves 12)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Brownie Ingredients:</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2 c. Pecans</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 c. Pumpkin Seeds</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3/4 c. Cacao Powder</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>4 Dates (pitted)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/8 tbsp Coconut Oil</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/3c. Honey/Agave</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2 tsp. Himalayan Pink Sea Salt </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-</i>Grind your pecans and pumpkin seeds into a coffee grinder until they become almost the texture of flour.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Put your nut/seed flour, the cacao powder, and salt into your food processor. Pulse it a few times until they are well mixed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Add in your remaining ingredients and mix them until it forms a crumbly dough. Add a bit more coconut oil or honey if you thing its needed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Mold half of your dough into a container and freeze. Set the other half aside.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Pumpkin Filling Ingredients:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Ingredients:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/2 c. <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/raw-pumpkin-puree.html">Pumpkin Puree</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3 Medjool Dates</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2 tbsp. Honey/Agave</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Blend everything together in your food processor or blender.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Pour the filling over the first brownie layer. Then add the remaining chocolate as a second layer.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Enjoy!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-style: italic; white-space: pre; "> </span>This turned out excellently, even with the ingredients being as simple as they are. It was a little time consuming making the pumpkin puree, but I guarantee you it was well worth it. <b>Pumpkin-chocolate</b> combinations are kind of different, but I'll be looking forward to finding out other things I can do with the two. Especially with orange and black being perfect halloween colors! MWAHAHAHA!!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What are your favorite orange and black things?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-83082854451971989962011-10-06T21:08:00.000-07:002011-10-08T07:57:07.995-07:00Raw Pumpkin Puree<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>PUMPKIN!!!!! PUMPKIN PUMPKIN PUMPKIN PUMPKIN PUMPKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifp4_TGSpWJQX6Z3TpfdynBCbPx2CO59GJ7XhX-onqxASatPI-fhCJ6mEcz5XhIe7wCyw7GXueUm160wfkN3eU-YbKEnMo7YkZ4I-Nj8nh1lS_EVT2wJbWUC2dWV-uEjpFFsKLJrHqQnE/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661134391387177154" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>How can you ever have fall without <b>pumpkin</b>? Carving, Pies, and pumpkin...well..everything!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLgSkwt0XK6S4qFFQgg6pmlAxNcH1l-96pWDCotRzHFeKyjQOGR3xF7T21pZOomJjAr3T0tbcIXAL6kHgaibrWdKhznCNi4So-UwdGBDFWQcFP3Q0sxLgmAA5iZb_BXFznstgxP9tgAs/s320/IMG-20111005-00549.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661124541718322610" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div> So it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the minute I got the opportunity, I bought myself a pumpkin and carved the heck out of it. Kudos to anyone who can guess what I carved. If you can, <b>leave a comment below telling me what or who you think I carved!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMKTAH7eFC5oU36BsNWq1cDiuZjkNtzRWj_Ds38k4SBiDLgxKFAYTtdx2GDVZKlUj6GlF8HR2HpextpdkBHBZImMDlIcIZLzSUjSa36bEt8sN7j-uh7sKsbfjcfJAO26J4jaieQDGzH4/s320/IMG-20111005-00551.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661124426809118786" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a hint:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1hmPiz1-pMSS06ROeOpFEXzv4sNAlzvBloxf9aGwuGFnH5aPuER-mY6YSY-j3aY-SevuGZ3SaJNdWPDHMJqAIAAFRdry3ZwhqM_mYlDvCgSkGDmuDC5oBe_5Pga5i4VgqR9k0daSUjo/s200/Soul_Eater_Logo_by_Ztitus.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661134172652233506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 186px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Making raw food from pumpkin, however, is a bit harder if you don't do it right. Most pumpkin purees involve boiling the pumpkin to soften it enough to use. With this in mind, I set out to create a delicious pumpkin puree without having to cook it. So this is what i've come up with.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Pumpkin Puree</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ingredients:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 Pie Pumpkin</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 Apple</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out all of the seeds and insides. An ice cream scoop works excellently for this. Then core the apple.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Cut up the pumpkin and apple into small pieces or cubes and put those pieces into a juicer.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Put both the pulp and the juice into a food processor or blender and blend until the texture is smooth. Add water if needed until everything is smooth.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxy38XdCMG_ZfgXSbh5BSi735NAHBg8CgjWar0tXdpjPmDiuknk-mFRDPqd0cs74VMqDVP8cqoIFB0blOAW744qflp1fnrcTxwYRtXXlGL4JFQesMd975uuDtPv51aepoyXLyp5rTq1g/s320/IMG-20111005-00552.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661123612220815458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><br /></span></i><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoxlje7OlLRpzdV5ZQfDR57tJbtJT38vKMxuonn5mCRol9oFVmbp22g3jhTVTVJS3wcREJeHpD_Owvr4lx8rnCEcFkVjzcmPhyaxDan-ThGFBPGeDGMRvkVAxA93jynaDH7UNe6Ky_C8/s320/IMG-20111005-00553.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661124652400871618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also saved some of the juice just for the sake of Harry Potter references<br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp7n7YX6YXVdUoTxjqfw-rObdUr9LvuiNSI6au3ZMOdho8jiuu6HVrumRFl33J-AZ3zykK2Q6h9vNDtUQFy7VoWY4HxGpxSgXNgBTSSrb71rhQCsV-UzD8JDRPCCIB2auVZIkd-wuows/s320/IMG-20111005-00554.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661124746518633842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-style: italic; white-space: pre; "> </span>Finally, a <b>pumpkin puree</b> that a raw foodist can partake of. Some people just settle for carrot puree and say you can't tell the difference, but if I want some pumpkin then i'm gonna have some pumpkin!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Pumpkin is also one of the <b>nutritious</b> fruits available (yes, its a fruit). Not only the <b>mineral rich</b> flesh, but the seeds are also incredibly good for your body and in many cases considered one of the healthiest foods on earth. But I didn't really use the seeds in this recipe in this post, so lets save that for another day.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I'm not big on counting my calories since I really dont need to worry about it with a raw diet but for those of you who are, there are only about 40 calories in every half cup of this puree! It contains a load of beta-carotene, which is basically just <b>Vitamin A</b> when its in the body. Vitamin A is awesome for your <b>vision </b>and helping to reverse <b>skin</b> damage. Also this vitamin is not too bad at boosting your immune system so when its combined with the <b>vitamin C</b> that's in here, its a perfect food for those winter colds.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It also has about 5 grams of <b>fiber</b> for ever 1/2 cup so your <b>digestive system</b> and cholesterol levels will both thank you for that. The <b>Vitamin E</b> in here will help your skin and the <b>vitamin B5</b> will help to balance out your <b>hormones</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So not only is this stuff going to taste incredibly good in a<b> pie</b> (a recipe for that is coming), but its also amazingly <b>healthy</b> for your body too! I added the apple in here to give it some sweetness for <b>desserts</b>, but you don't really need it if you plan on using this recipe for a soup. Expect me to be eating this stuff all month long! </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Whats your favorite pumpkin recipe? And did anyone get what I carved?</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-89561973324318075962011-10-05T18:24:00.000-07:002011-10-08T07:58:02.432-07:00Raw Chocolate Macadamia Nut Mounds<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Almond joy</b> and <b>Mounds</b> were almost the definition of my perfect candy as a kid. <b>Chocolate</b>, <b>coconut</b>, and nuts all combined together into a harmonious symphony of sweet bliss upon my tongue. As many know, those three are some of my absolute favorite foods and with the fact that they combine together, things just get better from there.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlERIHmHAVCUn2lr3jIOBT0FJ7EWly5eSvrzDjgNbFuWygKUSRGDXwDPd_2BVgBKwhMtOXa8e35W9zvRW9b01ktHb8_rSfGhW26X72R9kF2WZ-4QWpRqzil5YqAS15FbHElj-JJI_DQ7U/s320/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 67px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660186899544801442" /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Well when I lived in Hawaii, almost every store had chocolate-covered <b>macadamia nuts</b> and of course some of them were coated or filled with coconut. I don't need either one of those! Who would even want a commercial peice of crap when you can create something that tastes a hundred times better?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPL3IPDQMDiL00bA8tAYgXMe2evFhm0KQKGu5UfiUDmN_ezzorJSQ14oQt0EeQdnW2ASgcw6SthgUyK6qMqorWN4OVRvKpnWZ7XzAGZCk2SV6fFMyjsBlcFlf6h7kJwhtcKfAuGU-yOaw/s320/IMG-20111004-00543.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660186223505303730" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Raw Chocolate - Macadamia Mounds</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Macadamia Dough Ingredients:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 c. Macadamia Nuts</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/4 c. Almond Butter</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 c. Shredded Coconut</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/4 c. Honey/Agave</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 tbsp. Sea Salt (Himilayan Pink preferably)</i></div><div><br /></div><div>-Combine all of your ingredients into a bowl and use a fork or your hands to combine everything.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Put in the fridge while you prepare the chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chocolate Ingredients:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 c. Cacao Powder</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 c. Cacao/Coconut Oil(softened)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/2 c. Honey/Agave</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3/4 c. Shredded Coconut</i></div><div><br /></div><div>-Mix the cacao powder, oil, and honey or agave together in a small bowl.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>-Take your macadamia dough and dip them each into the chocolate, coating them.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Put them back into the freezer for a few minutes, or just until the chocolate hardens.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Take them out and dip them into the chocolate. Then, dip them into the coconut. Continue this step until all of your coconut and chocolate are used up.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Freeze for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Enjoy</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrp3cZCkOSynMyMnhhL6I4lxUnmU-gWWfkO5V40ywDPGNnuDBXO0jRdQRTtdN8wyH6AmbllCGsXmjU3VCdIttOuZS0Vh0jTE6FeRCIcEkkYkTYwbFUK3XsClUezHxaWHYlHph36JrfiLs/s320/IMG-20111004-00545.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660186596864293250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I am actually really proud of myself for these. I even took them to school, and the people I see usually eating vending machine crap claimed it as the best candy they've ever had! They tasted rich, chocolatey, and absolutley delicious! I like using macadamia nuts over most others due to the fact that they taste really really good! </div><div><br /></div><div>They are also one of the most <b>beautifying</b> nuts on the planet. They contain a large quantity of <b>oleic acid</b> in their fats cells which is the absolute best fat for <b>skin</b>. <b>Cacao</b> and<b> coconut</b> also contain these acids in their fat, making this sweet and delicious food incredibly rich in beautifying oils. Just look at any cosmetic products, and you will most likely see cacao or coco (coconut) oil in them for that exact reason.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If you havnt heard through my <a href="http://twitter.com/vegmuffinman">Twitter </a>account yet, i will be working on a HUGE project for <b>Halloween</b> as a big finally for <b>Vegan Mofo</b>. This is the biggest project i've ever done, and may just be the biggest raw dessert i've ever seen! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Whats your favorite old school candy? Do you have a vegan or raw version of it?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-73982430571730163072011-10-03T15:44:00.000-07:002011-10-04T04:20:54.724-07:00Only a warrior could handle this mega shake...<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Its green, slimy, and will revitalize you faster than the cure for the zombie apocalypse. I don't care what you say man, this stuff tastes GOOD! You can give me weird looks all day long, but I guarantee that now one of them will get me worked up in the slightest. You can say what you want, but I think I just found my after-workout snack.</div><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNjT2em6hY0ceVneXrDm1NjUIgdZ7IAWnIykh1HKP5vAel1L3nTDqZgnSXm3KJ2euDawHJ04jh6h2FG0OPcNsgLm6iN10zzn9ztrgL996imPazyg5_C1OECYx2FIvZj2VjsDzSZ595ck/s320/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 67px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659402743194055906" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It looks like a mint-green color but tastes nothing like it. Actually, it kind of tastes chocolaty. That's one of my favorite aspects of raw food. I can make something that tastes absolutley amazing, but people look at me as though i'm devouring the slimy brains of another helpless victim. Being a raw, vegan highschooler is awesome! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfYwxjykfKT4ca34oSxK-1ZcV9SNoIPlKfNdTM4jrHs1Ah3NKpooHCtkk3ywTY489m7bKo3UJePz4SCWn3TdWnFrMW5eRfbo52r4XivvPe7YthjwP4ag3GmlTd3U6zn0VAPVl5BWeDcs/s320/IMG-20111003-00523.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659411336143333474" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Choc.Cado Super Shake</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">(serves 2)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i>Ingredients:</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 Avocado</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1/8 c. Cacao Nibs</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1/4 c. Chia Seeds </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2 tbsp. Coconut oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>4 tbsp. PURE SYNERGY Powder</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>4 tbsp. Honey/Agave</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Mix the chia seed with 1/4 c. of water (or coconut water works well too!) and set it aside while you prep your other ingredients.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Skin and pit your avocado and throw all of your ingredients into the blender. Blend until everything is well mixed. Add a bit of water if needed.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Pour into a glass and enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzhbRM85RQoAH2DExKAfzUjb0bXWCKKW-NH1-c14FBA-CrPND76GP8nJlrjRaXQxdrAeRjLQszLn8Z6BslYaftATjMYax2gSx898zvYvi44OHZ35fDL7ESxn0xntb27MJHcfiRuFTXvk/s320/IMG-20111003-00525.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659417390851662098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I....FEEL.....THE POWARRRR!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recovery smoothies and shakes are so incredibly easy to make. Its all about whats inside that makes it all worth while. So lets go over the yumminess inside, shall we?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Chia: What the crap is a chia?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Chia is like a <b>dieter's dream</b> come true. You soak it and it gets filled with water in about 3 minutes. Then those big, slimy beads of water fill your stomach so you feel full...off of WATER! Water has no calories! Not only that, but it contains a combination of <b>soluble</b> and <b>insoluble fiber</b> which balance out your blood sugar by slowing down the conversion of starches into sugars. They also are a complete source of <b>protein</b> to help build you up and are rich in <b>antioxidants </b>omega 3s.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My favorite part of it all is its <b>cleansing</b> aspects though. As it runs through your body, it picks up a lot of the build-up in your body and safely moves it all out. So this food <b>builds</b> you the good and cleans out the bad all at the same time! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Avocado: Guacamole in my drink?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">This green fruit(yes, its a fruit) is one of the best foods to add to just about anything for the reason that it helps you to <b>absorb nutrients</b>. The fats in avocado are soluble, meaning they are absorbent. So when nutrients is eaten with and absorbed into the avocado, your body is able to take in sometimes five times as much of the benefits! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And the fats themselves prevent different cancers on so many levels and the <b>Vitamin E</b> is one of the best for radiant and clean <b>skin</b>. The oils and fats in it are especially excellent for <b>tissue repair</b> after your workout.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Coconut Oil: Need I say more?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I really need to do a coconut oil post. This is my absolute favorite food and is one of the most complete foods on the planet. Its contains the best oils for your <b>hair</b> and your <b>skin</b><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Bold" border="0" class="gl_bold" />, is incredibly rich in <b>antioxidants</b>, contains acids that <b>fight of viruses</b>, helps with <b>high blood pressure</b>, tissue repair, revitalizing blood......i really need a coconut post.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But for now, it is excellent for both <b>repairing </b>old<b> tissue</b> and <b>rebuilding</b> new tissue after your work out. It also strengthens your thyroid which increases your <b>metabolism</b> for more of a fat burn after your work out. A fat that burns fat is always loved! Not to mention the <b>energy</b> it will give you after eating it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Green is Good: Pure Synergy is beast!!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">As i've stated in <a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com/2011/10/starting-off-my-cleansewith-ice-cream.html">previous posts</a>, pure synergy is probably the only <b>green superfood formula</b> I will ever use. Its raw, completely organic, and is the most complete green superfood powder on the market. I could basically live off of this stuff and still maintain optimum health.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am NOT advertising for them by any means, nor is this a medicine supplement. Its basically just some of the most potent foods on earth dried and ground up to size where your body can <b>digest</b> it the easiest. I just strongly believe that this powder is by far superior by all standards due to the complete combination of <b>enzymes , fruits</b>, and <b>sea vegetables</b>, and <b>herbs</b>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In short, this stuff is amazing!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cacao and Honey: Not just for taste..</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Raw chocolate and <b>unheated</b>, organic <b>honey</b> are the two most <b>antioxidant</b> and <b>enzyme</b> rich foods ever recorded to this day! <b>Chocolate</b> contains the same oleic acid as the coconut oil and macadamia nuts do, which is the absolute best oil for your skin. Honey absorbs nutrients rather quickly and sends them straight to your blood stream. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The sugars in honey if it is <b>unprocess</b> and <b>unheated</b> are mostly fructose, which are the best foods to power your brain and <b>metabolism</b>. Its even been shown that eating a spoonful of honey before bed send energy to your <b>brain</b> without storing it, and then to your thyroid to produce more metabolic hormones. In short, eating a spoonful of it before bed can help you <b>loose weight</b>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Its also sends energy directly through your body without need for digestion, so fuels and repairs your body almost instantly to help with that after-workout burn.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In short, this shake-smoothie thing tastes delicious and begins repairing your body almost instantly, building you up and strengthening you from the inside out! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Whats your favorite after-workout snack or meal?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-52994072968373980442011-10-02T14:12:00.000-07:002011-10-03T04:07:20.462-07:00Almond Butter and the Monster under my bed<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Peanut Butter</b> is just what my dreams are made of. Its thick, creamy, and maybe the greatest thing to ever be created on this little planet we call earth. But sadly, i've been able to find it raw and being a<b> raw foodist</b> I guess that's defeat....wait...defeat..? DEFEAT?! I know not the meaning of the word! Forget you too stingie peanuts! I got me some <b>raw organic almond butter</b> and will devour it without the likes of you! That's right. Be Jealous........</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_8hEXkEBNZxSyWd4uoiowlzUE9aiTVUW8iLuvVyLoIvJo_sI4jO9V4Jk420Sp3Sk93nQQiLp4JWUyJHjPmPSepVkZ9Bn3KoVyrrmRZIZcxz58107QvTSyj4ASRfURVURXaQ__CM2Ou-A/s320/veganmofo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659009136474876706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 67px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I've</span></span> been in a <b>chocolate-peanut butter </b>mood for the past few days and finally decided to get rid of my craving with a <b>dessert</b> that I figured would satisfy my craving. But this wasn't just a little craving. It was a monster craving! A craving bigger than the ravenous beast that sleeps beneath my bed and plots my demise for how he will finish me off if I ever leave my bed before the sun rises..... Yeah, that kind of craving. So for a monster craving, I get a monster dessert! Oh, and he likes bananas...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Almond Butter-Banana-Chocolate Ice Cream</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>(serves 4 hungry monsters)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i>Ingredients:</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2 large bananas</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 c. Almond Butter</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1/2 c. Cacao Powder</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2 tbsp. Honey/Agave</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2 tbsp. Coconut Oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Blend everything together in your blender until smooth.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Use your Ice Cream maker and follow the instructions. Or just pour it into a bowl and freeze for 2-4 hours or until it resembles the texture of ice cream.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">-Enjoy!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht3X3_sC6iFPybK4PbkfLorZ37W3ueCJw3UqxO9oXQuTZrM8eTMIbEq943VdxaWj8TT5F74-DbN5xy9DvtJM93tz6sDowCAh0yR2LTAP3Jl7fShx2cmMYOtDMlkWP6Qlak3jBZFYWPbLc/s320/IMG-20111001-00495.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659009422600118802" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Its peanut buttery and its THICK! Kind of like a chocolate-almond butter mcflurry almost, only tastier. I love it! This is the kind of thing I could easily down 5 batches of. Better make extra though, cause the monster under my bed is growling in hunger again..</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>What guilty pleasure brings out your inner monster?</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">-Andrew D. Morrison-</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-61889272741872966782011-10-02T10:35:00.000-07:002011-10-02T11:42:24.354-07:00Starting off my cleanse....with ice cream<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Yes, I <b>cleanse</b> my body with <b>dessert</b>. Whats wrong with that? Ok, so its more of a <b>sorbet</b> but its still sweet and delicious! Fruit just made it that much better and easier to get away with.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5ymjVAEXnLVgjR7uYzcMLL4tCeexdCnYdl1WYt0jVyqgngBBDSvJBk1S6QKNYX0lZcW8ka8BNSFJqr0Sv3LB01y_hy35w-TMMjyN3Zh8PZO4q4gxAj_fAg42Rp4Uev8aZRm2WZfpViE/s320/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 67px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658951803991563714" /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So, when I woke up I had some lemon juice in water and a bit of <b>Pure Synergy</b>. Pure Synergy is my favorite green superfood powder and is the most complete one i've been able to find. All of the <b>enzymes</b> and food in it are so incredibly good for you and nutritious to the highest extent! So of course I needed to add some good stuff into my cleanse to help replace all of the bad stuff. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTXwQQZ5sc-2skLtwD_glXpfjMGxTRhjC3ko5T7xoFwOQb0iPo_ke2LnZsj-Pjx9XavaJNdbgMlt0gp1TpBey1ZX2KpiSywygDMaKc3VE28qRsY2YEB7yK2eNkMlEQV3U2VyGS9qEd6M/s320/IMG-20111002-00499.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658956468369195730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">By the power of the green gods of cleansing and healthiness, I now grant you as a <b>super vegan</b>! MWAHAHAHAHA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_-J9Maf26cE92X-fcUltoKBQClBP3wPL6oCjBjpYCtMb6JtCnE2GWgml9qC73321BOSsxnQlsuNZ0HKS8JwRkemXYazm9f78QlL11OQ2rPZ-fR18npo0Shzf81MEgjLDEoLWKTj74G8/s320/IMG-20111002-00504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658956932046443762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTwuUrNuh9zIisDI__41grFodz7LRsh5OD364z19iBsmEgkZF0HRmSLp48buCwtPWVvb7lvH75v7qRS_bOWydmRRQlMexqzeuV0NWv0b5lcc27S_sNR_dfyzp5xFRve1ydIQnNHEfFLY/s320/IMG-20111002-00506.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658956647042135122" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alright, so then later after some <b>pure synergy</b> for <b>breakfast</b> and a bland salad for lunch, now off to the good part. I made a sorbet out of some of the most<b> cleansing</b> fruits I had with me! <b>Papaya</b>, <b>grapefruit</b>, and lots of <b>berries</b>. Time to get this part started!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8xEfT89AZR0WwJfc_KL6iQlrfEG5z2EgXoEvKoRYHEOSJyl4phnw2osh_YeJFTS6vkxiG4mxEsaJYa08u2bDjYGdQhSTUFfqmPkSL5Iyn6hL5cd0Qlia_bFOzUhliJS9sEKkoAs1FO8/s320/IMG-20111002-00511.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658956759625439378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Cleanser Sorbet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i>ingredients:</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 papaya </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 grapefruit</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 avocado</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2 c. mixed berries</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 tbsp. honey</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1 tbsp. coconut oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>1/2 c. shredded coconut (optional)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>-De-seed, de-pit, and de-skin the papaya, grapefruit, and avocado and through them into the blender.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>-Add in the rest of your ingredients (except the shredded coconut if using) and blend everything until its nice and smooth but not watery. Add another avocado or a banana if that helps.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>- Pour everything into a bowl and mix in your coconut. Then freeze everything for 2-4 hours or until it resembles icey ice cream or a sorbet.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>-Enjoy!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-style: italic; white-space: pre; "> </span>Not the prettiest sorbet in the world, but it was still delicious! <b>Papaya</b> contains a unique enzyme called <i>papain</i> which is renowned for its ability to cleanse your skin and prevent cancer. I threw in the <b>grapefruit</b> due to the acidity in it which burns away at mucus build up and helps cleanse your digestive system. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Coconut</b>, i could go on all day about. Though sweet, it contains <b>acids</b> that are not absorbed by the stomach and help to move things along. Coconut oil is so clean that it is the only oil that doesn't need to be filtered through your pancreas. Its also one of the only oils that don't clog your pores when you sweat it out. My favorite part of it, though, is its strong effect on the thyroid which strengthens it increases your metabolism to clean everything out.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The avocado contains essential fats, but i don't know if its necessary cleansing. I added it to make everything more ice-creamy. But <b>honey</b>, on the other hand, wasn't only added for taste. It contains more enzymes and antioxidants than any other food</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, HELVETICA, ARIAL, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> tested! So of course, it was worth adding.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, HELVETICA, ARIAL, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="line-height: 13px; white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;">On a different note, wow. Second day of October, and the temperature drops! Its almost magical!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px;"><b>What do you think is the most magical thing about fall?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, HELVETICA, ARIAL, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, HELVETICA, ARIAL, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">-Andrew D. Morrison-</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, HELVETICA, ARIAL, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-47495235323463533562011-10-01T19:09:00.000-07:002011-10-01T19:33:00.156-07:00Cleanin It Out!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So as you can probably tell, I like me some desserts. I don't just <i>like</i> them, but I love them. If its sweet, fatty, chocolaty, or involves peanut butter in any way then it is most likely a staple of my diet. But I did become <b>vegan</b> for a reason and <b>raw</b> for an even greater reason. I wanted to keep my body <b>healthy</b> and help myself to feel better. Above all and the full extent of my selfishness included, I wanted to look better. So even in the midst of <b>Vegan Mofo</b>, I think I need to clean myself out before I get to the good stuff. <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://rawtothefullest.blogspot.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cMtp10CBQZFE5OWnXwAvq4WuCUgj7_bDib7OuhEyFOa_4mTNH0Wt-BRTnXb3bIcgOJaAJuHHIy_uXCcBBMNDOWP2S9N9h5iYux8FU1xJSYjbwjOSoDUPgAEGY1npHvREwNYDRmcvoZY/s400/veganmofo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658621944127588626" style="padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(228, 228, 228); border-right-color: rgb(228, 228, 228); border-bottom-color: rgb(228, 228, 228); border-left-color: rgb(228, 228, 228); -webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976563) 1px 1px 5px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0976563) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 84px; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>I</span></span> know you guys probably don't want to read about fasting and eating salads and blah blah blah. You guys more or less would rather attack a delicious recipe like a zombie to a big and juicy brain. You want something to om nom nom that tastes like a melt-in-your-mouth piece of chocolaty goodness. Well I promise, those are to come. But what is the point of being raw if a flesh-eater (aka carnivore) can prove to me that they feel better and are healthier than i am on my plant based diet?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So this is not for you. This is for me. I've been raw for almost a year and vegan for almost 3! So its time to take a stand. I will get rid of my acne finally and quit feeling so exhausted all the time. I plan to juice a bit, eat a few salads, and get myself into shape before the moonlight madness race later this month in my town. I need to prove a point! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I will still be making and posting brownies and yumminess all through this month, but just expect for me not to eat the whole batch and for a salad to be ingested every once in a while. But i'm coming out of it not only alive, but feeling like I can kick a bowl of organic salad right in its green little...oh wait....kids could be reading this...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Any cleansing tips?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-71987016810181751102011-10-01T09:14:00.000-07:002011-10-01T14:04:35.631-07:00Chocolate-Peanut Butter Torte (aka. Reeses!)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>What better way to start off <b>Vegan M</b><b>of</b><b>o </b>than with a dessert recipe? Something sweet and delicious to start off October and to give you something to snack on as you make your way through the month. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cMtp10CBQZFE5OWnXwAvq4WuCUgj7_bDib7OuhEyFOa_4mTNH0Wt-BRTnXb3bIcgOJaAJuHHIy_uXCcBBMNDOWP2S9N9h5iYux8FU1xJSYjbwjOSoDUPgAEGY1npHvREwNYDRmcvoZY/s400/veganmofo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 84px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658621944127588626" /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I dislike how all of the<b> dessert </b>recipes show up at the end of the month when you have little time to prepare yourself. All of the attention for <b>Halloween</b> and <b>candy</b> comes when its a bit too late and when things are almost over and done with. So with the taste of a <b>Reeses peanut butter cup</b>, but the creamy and chocolaty melt-in-your mouth feel of a chocolate torte, this halloween candy will satisfy Ladies and gentleman, boys and ghouls...... raw peanut butter torte!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Qf1inAltqPxRE4U000S2g9axboeJpUD2GO5-VquIbyvKtA3gTBcLNyqEwIDQjd1moaCgfuaNJV3ux2DpENtpT-W6yCtXM34sP6zfTHLR5cIj9VoFoNf93GfUA25SwxqU_NzXg-VqR7Q/s320/IMG-20110930-00488.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658620586814779138" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><b>Raw Chocolate - Peanut Butter Torte</b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Torte Ingredients:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1 1/2 c. Cacao Powder</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3/4 c. Pecan Flour</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>6 tbsp. Coconut oil</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>6 tbsp. Honey</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Mix all of your dry ingredients together all of your dry ingredients in your food processor. If you don't have pecan flour, just process them in a coffee grinder a few times until they form a flour-like texture.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh611e9YvU4nACk1ta2wDSD9U9iXyGjxBJ0xL02y2UD0Y69rnU5iL7qHf-fkY9WoyRqLTHdldiJa1tup9n81oCEHjDyr7JMjsFnFQkdaC4nIDgvG-ntNNhxqEWc5Z7fGQtwhPKsWD1s39M/s320/IMG-20110930-00487.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658626357156350354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Add in the liquid ingredients and mix until it dorms a very wet dough, almost the texture of peanut butter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Mold the dough into muffin tins, poking a hole into the top where the cream will go.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Freeze the muffin pans while you make the cream.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cream Ingredients:</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/4 c. Cacao Powder</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>6 tbsp. Almond or Peanut Butter</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/4 c. Coconut Oil (melted)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1/4 c. honey</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Mix all of the ingredients in your food processor or a blender until it forms a liquidy cream. Add a few tablespoons of water or extra coconut oil if needed.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Take your tortes out of the freezer and spoon the cream into the holes you made.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until everything firms up.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>-Eat and enjoy!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6yytftxXBO5ylB3cpJn7AH3p5lK35uXkKzKhZFOUQNiALUkhKEqYXTSBxAzZ6SQk5qrO-mmpx3oPF2dt2v30YCkNkYyjFhz5RW2AYR8fTyCtqpGSaC2dVMQXmEGKgM6LATW_JY8GSmM/s320/IMG-20110930-00490.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658626730576147490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHVSMk_PUIbWBndg6UqHAjXoopzVCZ2YO7Zz934sC0iWHV4a1YNfxO3tJx25b4XeMv4dlIk-lib2Gktyhw9_zTkghoFKMoYCSfYO0MS92aqOCu29ZEucKEg9hyHD0ivWP4nXl-JvXdLc/s320/IMG-20110930-00492.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658626802741422754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I had both of my little brothers try them, and they claim it to be excellently similar to <b>Reeses</b> peanut butter cups only chocolatier! My parents liked them as well, my dad saying they were good but not quite the same. Maybe a bit more <b>peanut butter</b> will do the trick but the texture was spot on! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>They melt quickly though so be warned! They taste best straight from the freezer. I'll work on getting them a bit longer-lasting just so I can bring them to school and brag around Halloween time about my vegan epicness!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Whats your favorite Halloween candy or treat?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-40342643665091537512011-09-30T17:42:00.000-07:002011-09-30T18:04:57.140-07:00Vegan Mofo Epicness!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b><a href="http://www.veganmofo.com/">Vegan MOFO</a></b> has been a tradition with me since I first started vegan blogging two years ago. Its essentially an entire month of nothing but the best of the best vegan bloggers attempting to make it through an entire month trying to do a post every day! This month is not only my first year eating completely raw and creating this blog, but i will attempt to make it my first to get completely through this epic Vegan Month Of FoOd! <div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="http://veganmofo.com"><img class="alignnone" title="Banner" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6081/6154276359_cdc8b6d1b6_o.jpg" alt="" style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; " /> </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This month, i'm showing you guys the very best of raw style. I will have giveaways from <a href="http://nutsonline.com">Nuts Online</a> and maybe a few other companies, some epic recipes, and some awesome posts on the different health benefits behind the food you eat! I intend on making some awesome brownies and not to mention a raw pumpkin pie! Lets not forget the ghoulish desires of Halloween deliciosness that my teenage soul desires. MWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But this year, i intend on showing you guys how its done. I'm kind of curious if my 17 year old self will be the youngest doing it and also if i am the only raw foodist celebrating this month, but i hope to see much awesomness from the blogs of my fellow vegans! May we all unite, sacrificing celery under the full moon and worshipping the gods of raw edibles! (only joking of course. Everyone knows i'm the only supernatural vegan around here.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Besides my blog, be sure to check out a few of the other participating blogs doing it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What are you looking forward to for Vegan MOFO?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-3105701749104052412011-09-23T14:39:00.000-07:002011-09-23T18:10:00.286-07:00USDA's Evil Little Secret<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I am so sick and tired of people falsly telling the world what to eat. I'm sick of it! Now before you continue reading this, i'm going to warm you that I do argue against the government just a little bit in this post, but I am NOT planning on protesting outside of city hall in an attempt to make a statement for change in what I truly believe in.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As many of you health minions of mine know, the <b>USDA</b> comes out with a little something every ten years known previously as a <i><b>My Food Pyramid</b></i>, although recently it has been changed into <b>My Plate</b>. This guide is essentially the American guideline for what<b> healthy eating</b> supposedly should look like. You can either look at the chart and decide what you need nutritionally based off what you eat, or you can simply go to <a href="http://www.choosemyplate.gov/">ChooseMyPlate.gov</a> and have it do everything for you based off of your size and level of activeness.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2005:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.diabetesdiabeticdiet.com/images/food_pyramid.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><img src="http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MyPlate.jpg" /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As this may be an excellent conversion from what it has been in the past, the opinions of the USDA have shown to be over-biased for the past couple of years. I mean, think about it. <b>Grains</b> can be found in a chemically-enriched and overly processed piece of bread according to their standards. <b>Meat</b> can easily be greasy and fried as long as its 4-6oz a serving. Not to mention that even a milkshake is considered dairy under their standards. Sounds to me like the equivalence of any fast-food restaurant i've ever walked into.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> I will admit that the increase in fruits and vegetables is a plus but by their daily allowance, it could very well be one of those extremely sugary fruit cups packed in syrup that a majority of American kids currently pack in their lunches. Why would such a "loving" government who "cares" for its people ever wish to harm the citizens of out nation?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The answer is actually incredibly simple and has been going on since the foundation of our country. The United States Department of Agriculture gets a large bit of its money from big-buisness farmers and drug companies. When food began to become studied in the late 20th century, <b>protein</b> was thought to be the absolute most important thing for you. Everyone needed protein and you couldn't be strong without it. Meat, being a sufficient source of protein, was then raised and bred to feed our nation. It has always been about getting as much protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and whatever else we've been told, despite the source of our information. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>What we fail to realize is that our bodies need good, whole food to be sustainable instead of the overly processed chemical dumps our bodies have been put into. "FIBER" in big bold letters on the box catches your attention and you automaticlly think thats what you need for a healthy diet. So what is it do we need?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Do we need foods that have been grown in horrible conditions and covered with pesticides?</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>No.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Do we need food that has been canned, cooked, or processed?</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>No.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Do we need "enriched" foods where all of the healthy parts are replaced with man-made chemical vitamins and minerals?</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>No!!</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Do we need sugary fiber bars and get-slim-now milkshakes?</b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><i>HECK NO!!!</i> (They taste gross anyway)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>We need food that is not only going to bring <b>nourish</b> and <b>sustain</b> our bodies, as well as are going to fill our soil back with <b>nutrients</b>. We need foods that don't require the counting of calories to keep the weight off. What we need for optimum health is food that will teach us to trust our bodies so that we cleanse ourself out and learn to trust our bodies and know what we need. Optimum health is not going on a diet and getting a few nutrients a day. Nutrition can even be a cure for any illness you may have when done right. Getting more and more of one nutrient is not what we need. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.localwin.com/julie/system/files/lu10/Ingredients_Healthy_Food.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Perfect health is when all of the nutrients in your body work together in perfect harmony. So sorry My Pyramid. Sorry to mess up your little USDA plan. Lets see what you guys come up with next time.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-62050177834017929162011-09-12T02:41:00.000-07:002011-09-12T03:16:21.220-07:00Radishes, avocados, and other salady things...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>Yeah. I'm a <b>raw-foodist</b> so I WILL have an occassional <b>salad</b> post on here. The enemy of the standard american diet (ironically enough abbreviated to SAD), eating a simple salad every day may just be what you need in order to acheive a better overall health. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span>Don't let is bore you. Dont force yourself to choke down a plate of green stuff for a weak until you get sick and decide just to give up on it. Put some flavor into it. Put some taste on it. Do it right and make it taste good. I dont have that obsession with salads that some raw=foodies do and i've been doing this for almost a bit over a year. When done right though, it can taste good.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1Wew0fP8ZZgvAXluQMB2Sdiqiai9X7zQ7neqWMSHc6MMgoV45-nFFqTgzNUV-ps-QLttNOPr1PmFtciuty5MyogehFc9xoDvQ2_ClEdgPTprCqcnoV2pqWvnJv1DZ-iMiPumr3gLkWo/s320/IMG-20110903-00373.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651410677578911042" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Radish-Avocado Salad</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Serves 1-2</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-2c. Mixed Baby Greens</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-4 small Red Radishes (sliced)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 avocado (pitted, skinned, and cubed)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-2 tbsp. Olive-oil (cold-pressed)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 tbsp. lemon or lime juice (freshly squeezed)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-2 tbsp. ground flax seed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds (raw, shelled)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Method:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Mix together the baby greens, radishes, and avocado together.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Mix in the olive oil and lemon or lime juice.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Sprinkle the flax seed and pumpkin seeds.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So many different flavors mixed together to form one magnificent salad. This is one of my favorite recipes due to my love for avocado, radishes, and pumpkin seeds but don't let this stop you from making up your own combination. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Radishes</b> tend to have high silicon and sulfur contents which helps to dissolve excess mucus in the digestive track which can be caused by eating heavy loads of carbs (pastas, breads, etc). They help to cleanse out your system and also are one of the highest vegetable sources of vitamin c. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>With all of this said, they do have an incredibly strong flavor to them, so I almost always add a bit of <b>avocado</b> with my radishes to cut down some of it without sacrificing the benefits. An added bonus is when a healthy fat is added to a potent food, they tend to help one another digest.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></span>I've always heard my family say after eating something unhealthy, "i'll just have a salad, and that will fix it". Every cell in your body is built based off of what you feed and <b>nourish</b> yourself with so eating junk food may have a toll on this but though a <b>salad</b> won't prevent all of the damage done, it can and will help to ease it a bit by both making your body a bit more alkaline and by putting some nutrients in your system to give you a little something better for your cells to feast off of. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Just remember for your salad that the more leafy and green, the better. Greens are both rich minerals and help to balance your bodies <b>pH</b> by increasing alkalinity.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A truer statement has never been made than "<i>You are what you eat</i>"</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What foods are in your ultimate salad?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew D. Morrison-</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-37539777347161112582011-09-10T07:30:00.000-07:002011-09-10T15:54:04.685-07:00Coconut - Macadamia Nut Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>With a military dad, I grew up with the rare experience of living in Hawaii for a large chunk of my childhood. Many people dream of the chance to move to a tropical island where it is sunny all year long, but i actually tend to be more of a cold weather person. However, one thing I do miss is the wonderful variety of <b>tropical</b> foods that the islands had to offer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Macadamia nuts</b> and <b>coconut</b> were stocked at even the local gas satations, and came in so many forms that the possibilities are endless. My favorite though, was in <b>cake</b> form that was so <b>rich</b> and <b>creamy</b>, yet crunchy at the same time. Almost like a cheescake you could say. Being a raw foodist, I still love the taste of macadamia and coconut to a full extent and decided to recreate this amazing treat I enjoyed when I enjoyed when I was younger. My results were a lot more stunning than I expected...</div><div><br /></div><div>(<b>Note</b>: <i>Especially make sure the nuts are raw. I have bought roasted ones so many times on accident, so making sure you have a good source helps. (i buy all mine organic and raw from <a href="http://www.nutsonline.com/tag/raw/organic/nuts">nutsonline.com</a></i> )</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7cUItZLk1cu-h9sgzvNuHlcwm3RET6hx5voiYGooAGxHk17a4wT1YgrWSSAWoceCgs7Dx0sE4aH08w227ZgYB9AoBmBVulJWHdUTM6TLoyWtKT7W8GHsfOvcLOjRYPaJMvCMtGr7YpiI/s320/IMG-20110908-00400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650867343771930626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Raw Macadamia-Coconut Cake</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><i>(w/ a pecan crust)</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><i>Serves 2</i></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Crust Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b><br /></b></div></span><div style="text-align: center;">4 Medjool Dates </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 c. Pecans (raw)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp. Coconut oil (raw, cold-pressed)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. Himilayan Pink Sea Salt</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div><br /></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Set your dates in a jar or glass of water for about 5 minutes, or until soft.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Blend your pecans in a food processor until it forms a fine flour.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Add the remaining cake ingredients and continue to process until you get a dough-like consistancy.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Mold your dough into the bottom of a round pan and set it in the freezer while you make the cake.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Cake ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">1 c. Macadamia Nuts</div><div style="text-align: center; ">1/2 c. Cashews</div><div style="text-align: center; ">1 c.Coconut Flakes </div><div style="text-align: center; ">1/4 c. Raw Honey</div><div style="text-align: center; ">3tbsp. Coconut Oil </div><div style="text-align: center; ">1/4 c. Water</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Put your nuts into your food processor and pulse them until they are ground up finely into a chunky flour-like consistency.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Add in the coconut oil, honey, and water and blend until it becomes a smooth, creamy consistency. More water may be added if you need it.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Add in the coconut and pulse a few times until its mixed in well.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Pour your cake mix onto the crust and set it in the freezer for about 30 min, or until nice and chilled.</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Enjoy!!</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This cake turned out excellently, and tasted best to me straight out of the freezer. It kind of reminded me of a coconut ice cream cake that way, and the crust makes it almost cheesecake like. This was one of the few things i've made that my mom really really liked, so i'm kind of proud of this one. </div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Thawed a bit, its almost tasted like my old favorite from when i was younger. If i ever do go back to Hawaii, sampling some of the wonderful organic food as the raw foodist I am to this day would be at the top of my list!</div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><b>What kind of cake would you have, and eat it too?</b></div><div style="text-align: left; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Andrew D. Morrison-</div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-1291256770635405452011-09-07T20:00:00.000-07:002011-09-07T20:14:12.482-07:00Raw Macadamia-Hemp Cake (with chocolate-fig icing)<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Making a <b>raw cake</b> actually taste somewhat good was a bit of a challenge, as most of the ones i've found and tried all pretty much tasted the same. They tasted like walnuts, dates, and chocolate. I mean, theres nothing wrong with that, but its too simple for me. No matter what the recipe was, it tasted like that and it just gets old after a while.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>That needs to change around here.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Using the subtly sweet and crunchy macadamia nut and the soft texture of hemp seeds, I created a raw cake that is a bit different from the rest. Ladies and gentleman I give you:</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Raw Macadamia-Hemp Cake</b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><i>(w/ Chocolate-Fig Icing)</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><i>Serves 2</i></span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cake Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 c. Macadamia Nuts(raw)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 c. Hemp Seeds (raw, shelled) </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 dried Figs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/8 c. Raw Honey</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp. Coconut Oil (raw)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp. Himalayan Pink Sea Salt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Set your figs in a jar or glass of water for about 5 minutes, or until soft.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Blend your macadamia nuts and hemp seeds in a food processor until coarse.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Add the remaining cake ingredients and continue to process until you get a dough-like consistancy. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Mold your dough into the shape of a cake, and set aside as you make the icing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Icing ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 dried Figs</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbsp. Coconut oil (raw)'</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/8 c. raw Honey</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 c. raw Cacao Powder</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Method:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">-set your figs in a jar or glass of water to soak for about 5 minutes, or until soft.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Put all of your ingredients into a food processor and blend until you get a thick, paste like consistency.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Add your icing to the cake any way you'd like and enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This actually turned out exactly as I had hoped. Rich, sweet, crunchy, and delicious. The fig frosting didnt look as beautiful as I wanted due to the figs, but they added a bit of fudginess that made it taste so much better. Definatley better than a walnut cake.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Whats in it?</i></b></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>H<b>emp seeds</b> are one of the most mineral-rich foods on the planet. In light of not boring you with millions of words, iron, sulfur, and calcium are just a few well-known ones. They also contain the highest protein source on the planet per weight (33.6% of the seed), with the exception of algae. Not only that, but the protein form itself is globular which doesnt cause protein digestion problems. Hemp seeds also are the only seed known to contain the perfect ratio of essential fatty acids (one part omega-3 to three pares Omega-6).</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Macadamia nuts</b> have been well established as an unusually rich source of healthy, beautifying oils. They are the highest source of monounsaturated fats (80%), even more so than olive oil. They also the richest source of the beautifying oleic acid(omega-9). </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Figs</b> are one of the only dried fruits I ever buy. They are one of the most mineral and alkaline of all fruits and act as both for congestion and digestion.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Both nutrient-dense and better tasting? I would take this over a walnut-based cake anyday.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Whats your favorite nut?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>-Andrew David Morrison-</div><div><br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-49756909245870977792011-09-04T13:46:00.000-07:002011-09-04T19:56:49.838-07:00Raw, Organic Basics<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I've been posting about raw food and how I like it and how i lost weight and blah blah blah blah yummy recipe blah. But have i really even talked about what the heck it does for you? Its uncooked natural food...yeah...we get it...its super nutritious and whatever...so...one slice of pizza and a salad and i'm balanced right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Forget that! Raw organic food is one of the best things you can do for your body period, end of story, the end. You may not care now, but about 10-30 years down the road you are going to be feeling like complete crap while i'm sitting here with a salad and looking like i'm half my age.</div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alright. Enough exaggeration. Lets get on with this.....</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>A bit on enzymes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In its pure, raw form, unprocessed form, your food is completely covered both inside and out with tiny little thingies called enzymes. To keep it simple without going all sciencey, enzymes are basically tiny proteins that cause each and every chemical reaction in your body. These reactions are needed to do everything from telling your stomach to break down food, telling your thyroid glands to kick out hormones for your metabolism, telling your brain to send out serotonin to calm down stress, to even the millions upon millions you use to think.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>With that said, cooking or processing food destroys a very large dose of the enzymes that were naturally there to begin with. So how is your body going to process that deficient food? It has to use some of the enzymes already in your body. So not only do you gain a much smaller amount of the nutrients that was in food originally, but you also loose some of the enzymes your body already has in it! Your body can be healthy on an all raw food diet, but not on an all cooked food diet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Why Organic?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">
<br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; "> </span>A lot of you guys thing the word "organic" is some hippie word for food that makes me healthy and spiritual and whatever, but actually it just means I'm not eating weird chemical crap on my food. Commercial foods are often grown in mineral-deficient soil where they barely grow. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>In order to make them look somewhat good enough to eat to all of you guys in the grocery store, they cover them in chemical-steroid stuff that makes them grow bigger and look better. But this covers the food in those poisons both inside and out, which ends up both making our food deficient and our soil deficient in the minerals both we and our bodies need. Now you may not care about the planet now, but in a few years your</div><div style="text-align: center; "> going to care when the soil no longer grows anything and all life begins to die.</div><b><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>All living things (including food) contains electrical currents in it that tell it where to go. The nerves in your body sending electric pulses to your brain are pretty much the same thing. And the more electricity in it, the better the message is received. Kirlian photographs are able to capture these electric currents in a picture so here are a few to show a bit of what i'm saying.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.qnorganic.com/wp-content/themes/qnl09/images/new-design/organic-energy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div>
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<br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><a href="http://www.qnorganic.com/wp-content/themes/qnl09/images/new-design/organic-energy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://www.qnorganic.com/wp-content/themes/qnl09/images/new-design/organic-energy.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 199px; " /></a></div></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="font-weight: normal; ">
<br /></div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The last picture is my favorite. That one image is a tiny drop of raw organic coconut oil. Imagine the benefits of that one drop with such radiance in its glow. </div><div style="font-weight: normal; ">
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<br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: normal; white-space: pre; "> </span>More than just a Salad</div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre; "> </span>This food doesn't have to be boring at all. Though i do eat a salad just about every day, only green vegetables gets boring after a while. Just because you eat only raw food, doesn't mean it has to be horrible. I will admit that at first, you may not like it and it may all taste bland. </div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>After a while, the receptors in your taste-buds rebuild from the damage cooked food does to them. Once this happens, almost every piece of organic fruit taste fully alive. Even salad starts to taste good. Not to mention, i can make some amazing raw desserts in which i plan to post in the very near future. </div><div style="text-align: left; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Less Time Consuming & Less Expensive</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>
<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>I've heard a lot of rumors about how organic is so expensive and takes so much effort to make, but actually that's not quite true. For me, it was a bit more at first as I was trying to find out what I was doing. I bought every raw product could find and experimented with so many recipes that I was always in the kitchen and always spending money. But truth is, I enjoyed that part of it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> If you are creative and want to whip up something fancy for every meal, then by all means go for a bit of extra time in the kitchen. But if not, raw food is pretty easy. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Options?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>
<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Think you're limited? Guess again. Raw food can pretty much be any unprocessed fruit, vegetable, nut, seed, seaweed, root, or herb you can think of. It doesnt sound like much to the average frozen pizza-eater but once you take a step into a farmer's market or a health food store (like wholefoods), you'll see an endless array of foods of every shape, size, and color.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyBKG5Gt6Awa413qRAuFX7imHaXZXRWJ48tRCAbd2Wxot-yhcVJIg2fOiz8FzOMMVZibeO86taWw1if3q_mXk6AqoeH8A5Xo7Cn3bfofhi1QndU3ScLcHYByufe1bGNogBxSxqEkdtIsX/s1600/dekalb+farmers+market.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dekalb Farmer's Market, GA</i></div><div style="text-align: left; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What can raw do for you?</b></div><div style="text-align: left; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Raw food pretty much heals your entire body from the inside out. Your blood flows cleaner, acne clears, skin becomes vibrant, hair and nails look amazing, and not to mention you have loads more energy. You get better sleep, scar tissue and muscle tissue repairs and heals faster (awesome for athletes), your body gets to its ideal weight, and not to mention that some foods can give you enough energy to get through the day with just a handful of something.</div><div style="text-align: left; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Raw food is food at its most basic. Its food that has not had human interference, been processed over and over, and then cooked to a point to where there's barely any life left in it. This is food at its simplest. Food in its raw form and food that can heal you and keep you healthy. </div><div style="text-align: left; ">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>If you want to start raw, find what works for you. Don't think of it as taking things away and never having them again. Just incorporate new, fresher foods into your diet more and more at your own pace. Once you start to see the changes, you'll want to get off processed, cooked foods for good! Welcome to the RAWvolution....</div><div style="text-align: left; ">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left; "><b>Whats your favorite food? </b></div><div style="text-align: left; ">(leave me a comment below)</div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Andrew D. Morrison-</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></span></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-9763850666703533182011-08-30T15:50:00.000-07:002011-08-30T16:49:51.606-07:00Chunky Monkey Ice Cream<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Ice Cream</b> is one of my all time favorite foods and as i've said in previous posts. Its so easy to make, and just tastes so frickin delicious! A bit of the right ingredients and a little bit of freezing time and you get what may be the best tasting <b>raw</b> ice cream you've ever had without the cost of the store brands (if you can even be lucky enough to find a good store brand).</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>One of my favorite flavors when I used to eat crap used to be a <b>chocolate</b>,<b>peanut butter</b>, <b>banana</b> combination known as "Chunky Monkey". It was delicious and absolutley one of the best flavors out there (right next to ones with oreos or cookie dough). So I figured with some of my <b>organic</b> bananas going bad on the shelf and some <b>raw cacao</b> in the cabinet calling my name, why not remake an old favorite of mine?</div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-v_3RphW6WdKLQPHLnYJ91XVvLF_SJnDZaC8VU9ifoxHfErWRvkb4OqIKy8van5RPHLtoTXu76ZvzC30l82AdKGoM_9eiWhEc9v5Du_b9qxb2Gli_Q-_pSd31fgxhldkZFVugI231L0/s320/IMG-20110823-00316.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646793841789025522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>"Chunky Monkey" Ice Cream</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><i>(banana,chocolate, walnut)</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><i>Serves 4</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b><i>
<br /></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1/2c Cashews</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">2 medium sized Bananas</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">2 Medjool Dates (pitted)</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 c Water</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 1/2 c. Cacao Nibs</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 c. Walnuts</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">2 tbsp. Raw Honey</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">1 tbsp Himalayan Sea Salt</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">-Soak your cashews and dates in the water for about about an hour, or until softened.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">-Grind up 1/2 c. of the cacao nibs until it is almost powder.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">-Blend all except for the remaining cacao nibs and your walnuts of the ingredients into your blender or food processor (including the water). Make sure to blend until smooth and creamy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">-Pour into your ice cream maker and follow the instructions for your make and model. Now if you do not own an ice cream maker, then place the mixture into the freezer for about 2 hours. Then stir everything and place it into your refrigerator for about 1 hour. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;">-About 5 minutes before the ice cream is done in your maker (about an hour before done if useing the freezer), add in your remaining ingredients.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre; text-align: center; ">
<br /></div></span></span></div></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is one of the few recipes my non-raw family really liked, and I absolutley loved it! It Was <b>smooth</b> with a <b>crunch</b>, and tasted pretty close to the real thing! The only criticism I got was from my mom, who thought the extra cacao nibs were a bit much, but it was one of my favorite parts. If you don't like it, try them just as a garnish. They make it look pretty too!</div><div>
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<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(107, 43, 4); "><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>What is your favorite ice cream flavor?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">-Andrew Morrison-</span></span></div></span></div><div>
<br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-20706648121383684822011-08-23T14:27:00.000-07:002011-08-23T19:24:01.879-07:00Raw Berry Ice Cream w/ rasperry-lavender compote<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> Ice cream is one of my absolute favorite things to both make and eat. I got an <b>ice cream</b> maker for christmas and since then, my exploration into the world of <b>frozen</b> deliciousness has sent me into the abyss. A little creativity, and you could set up some of the most astounding flavors your tastebuds have ever been introduced to.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> With heat among us, I figured a simple <b>berry ice cream</b></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> would make an excellent dessert. So simple, so common, yet so delicious! <div style="text-align: center;"></div>
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><b>Raw Berry Ice Cream</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><b><i>w/raspberry-lavender compote</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><b><i>
<br /></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 c Cashews</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1/4 c Raw Almond Butter </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><i>(My favorite is made by <a href="http://www.maranathafoods.com/">Mara-Nantha</a>)</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 c Water</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 c Mixed frozen berries </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 tbsp Himalayan Sea Salt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>
<br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>-</b>Blend all of the ingredients into your blender or food processor. Make sure to blend until smooth and creamy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">-Pour into your ice cream maker and follow the instructions for your make and model. Now if you do not own an ice cream maker, then place the mixture into the freezer for about 2 hours. Then stir everything and place it into your refrigerator for about 1 hour.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>Compote Ingredients:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><b>
<br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 c raspberries(frozen or fresh)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">8 tbsp. fresh lavender</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">1 tsp. raw honey</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>Method:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b>
<br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">-Blend ingredients in your blender or food processor until it forms a chunky puree.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">-Chill for at least 10 minutes (if you can wait that long!)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
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<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This fancy-ish <b>dessert</b> is as simple as that! Blend it up, let it freeze, and you suddenly have something that is not only rich, creamy and sounds like it belongs on a 5 star menu, but one of the healthiest desserts you may ever encounter (especially if you are relatively new to living foods and raw eating).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My family had mixed opinions on it. My mom said the ice cream itself didn't have enough of a sweet aspect to it, but that the raspberry compote countered that and fit in nicely. Personally, I think that the ice cream was incredibly creamy, but I might have added more berries next time. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Also, quick tip. <a href="http://www.maranathafoods.com/content/products">MaraNantha</a> is the ONLY raw almond butter I use and I would strongly suggest this product for so many reasons. It is a bit expensive, but it is a great consistency which i havnt been able to find in other raw nut butters. It's also organic, and i have seen jars of it at almost every grocery store i shop at so finding it isn't any trouble. Check them out!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">
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<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">-Andrew Morrison-</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">
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<br /></span></span></div></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-69012068759611207832011-08-16T15:34:00.000-07:002011-08-16T15:58:54.784-07:00Coconut Chia Superfood Cereal<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div> As far as recipes go, pictures make them look really hard to make. Fancy food pics kind of throw me off all the time, even if the recipe was as easy as throwing some stuff together i probably have in my cabinet or fridge, and making it look pretty. I dont even bother to read. I just say "eh...too hard" and move on. But don't be like me and miss out on what just might be an amazing recipe. You could be missing out on some really tastey food and maybe even learn something new! And if not, then eh. You tried..</div><div>
<br /></div><div> Even though i've been doing this for a while, this IS the first recipe on the blog so I figured i'd make it easy, yet delicious. This is just as simple as soaking some stuff in water, mixing it together, and eating it. Not only that, but I made it a breakfast recipe to go in line with first recipe/first meal of the day.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Difficulty: 1</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serves: 1-2</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 tbs. chia seeds</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 c. dried fruit (i used gogi berries and cranberries)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp. coconut oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">2-4 tbsp. raw local honey </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbsp. raw cacao</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. bee pollen(optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 fresh figs </div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Method:</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;">-Put your dried fruit into a bowl with 1/2 c. water. Let them sit until soft (about an hour).</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Mix your chia seeds with 4tbsp. warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Drain the water from your berries and mix them into the chia.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Stir in your remaining ingredients.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Enjoy!</div><div>
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<br /></div><div> It is a bit unusual if you are not used to eating healthier, but I really like it. Its sweet, yet not at all overly so and has a very subtle coconutey taste and smell to it. Just to be sure it was good enough for you guys, i had my mom try it. Her words were....well.... "slimy, yet satisfying". She said it does taste healthy, but its almost sweet enough to be a dessert. And I agree. So grab yourself a bowl or two, and nom this stuff up!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>What do you eat for breakfast?</b></span></div><div>
<br /></div><div>-Andrew Morrison-</div><div>
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<br /></div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829983907787426802.post-31707117711450313742011-08-16T14:42:00.000-07:002011-08-16T15:30:06.590-07:00....And so.....it begins...<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"> Whats up guys? </span></div><div>
<br /></div><div> Welcome to the very first post to my blog! Im betting half of you are probably not going to read many of my posts, and some may not even finish this one. Im not for you. Its cool. Lets get on with it.</div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">A lil bit bout me...</span></i></div><div> Im a <b>raw foodie</b> and love to eat! But aside from just om nom nomming on every piece of organiclly grown lettuce that crosses my path, I especially love to study food and how it affects our bodies. Food in its most natural state is called "<b>Li</b><b>ving Food</b>" for a reason. When food is cooked, the <b>enzymes</b> in it are destroyed and your body has to pretty much re-code it just to figure out where to put it! And commercially grown food is an even bigger problem because it has barely enough minerals to begin with due to the soil it was planted in(hence the need for fertilization). The more food straight from the earth, <b>raw</b> and unprocessed, and as <b>organic</b>, <b>homegrown</b>, or <b>wildly cultivated</b> as possible , the more of a possitive effect it can have on our bodies and the better we become. Not to mention, your tastebuds become more active and able to taste the vast components of flavors in food because they arn't being destroyed slowly by enzyme-deprived food. What does that mean? Food tastes better raw!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GUpvrBKhwl4LYkAhFYjqSlqX0N8HPQTi2IaSKaQjK9CT5_DIrfdEWnj7LDEoSbqmqE2f7hgx9rHi7fO_ycdUFL0YtUOwzdBeOBBXnQdiB0IPyc6m79xqQqDtsM_kUWg2THy6VPk3CNI/s320/HandsSoilPlant.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641582079886037042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px; " /></div><div>
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<br /></div><div> So that's pretty much why i'm raw....</div><div> I've been a vegan since i was fifteen and am a mere seventeen now. I've learned so much the past two years about how amazing <b>natural</b> foods are, and plan to share my experiences with you guys. ya know. If you choose to hang around for dessert. Im just starting out as a <b>raw foodie</b> so bare with me. </div><div>
<br /></div><div> And just know... I DESPISE reading bland article after article about nutritional whatever that ends up getting me nowhere, and not learning what I had set out to in the first place. With that said, I will try to make my nutrition posts as painless and easy as possible.</div><div>
<br /></div><div> <b>Recipes</b> are the funnest part of the whole experience so you'll see a LOT of those coming up. Yah know. Where you actually get to eat something raw besides a piece of celery. I'll also try to throw in pictures, even if they are a bit crappy. But this will NOT be like my last blog where I just threw whatever on there to try to get as many posts up as I could without even trying the recipes before posting most of them. Everything on this blog I will make, taste, and get a second opinion before posting it. So no more things not turning out right. </div><div> I used to only want to just post on blogs to maybe get some views. Now, i'm in it for the food. The pictures may not be worthy of FindingVegan.com and a few posts may be more boring than intended, but you know what? This is me. This is my blog. You don't think it's worthy of you, then find something else to read. The rest of us will just enjoy some raw cacao brownies, mint-berry ice cream, and some amazing wraps without you.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>With all that said, i hope you all enjoy learning with me the amazing and beautiful possibilities of being a raw foodie. If you don't plan on reading any more, its cool. But thanks for at least getting through this first post.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>And now, my question to you....</div><div>
<br /></div><div><b>What is your favorite raw food? </b>It could be a recipe. Links are welcome ;D</div><div>
<br /></div><div>-Andrew Morrison-</div>Senpaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02042777848037991821noreply@blogger.com0