I need more food pics! [Archive]

Halo Aglow

01-26-2006, 10:47 PM

Thanks! :D

It's Alissa's pizza crust dehydrated to still be on the soft side, mock salmon pate (I always use pecans and this time I used tomato instead of red bell pepper since I was out and it still turned out good), lettuce and soaked dried tomato slices (I was out of fresh). The yummy stuff falling down is thickened agave mustard sauce. It is like an agave mustard mayo.

I really liked it and I thought it was probably a too mature taste for my 4 year old, but to my surprise he liked it too! He took about 5 eager big bites of it. He even said "I love your sandwich." Which surprised me even more!

Rawkinlocs

01-26-2006, 10:48 PM

LOL! Awww...he's such a cutie! :D

Well it certainly looks and sounds delicious!

exurb

01-27-2006, 02:44 PM

for anyone who likes a sweet potato pie/pumpkin pie/squash pie sort of thing... it needs whipped "cream" but its not in the pic because I had to cut into the pie and eat some before I finished making the cream.

berrienoire

01-27-2006, 03:05 PM

wow... you guys and your gorgeous looking foods!!

kmik

01-27-2006, 03:22 PM

everything looks SO good!!! I recognized the pizza bread, one of my favorites! I've never seen a SAD sandwich look so beautiful! (the cakes and pies look yummy too!)

Vandy

01-27-2006, 07:09 PM

What is the recipe for that pumkin/squash pie...IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!

Blissed

01-28-2006, 11:27 AM

Since my pics seem too large to add here, I keep updating my Yahoo Raw Food Photo album at the following link:

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/aummm1/album?.dir=d118&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

Descriptions are on the photos :)

Beanie

01-28-2006, 07:40 PM

LunaWitch, how did you get the bread to be so square? Did you cut it before or after you dehydrated it? I'm still loving your sandwich picture!!

Halo Aglow

01-28-2006, 08:40 PM

Hehe, thanks kmik!

Thanks Beanie, I cut it after it was dehydrated. I actually liked the way the dehydrated edges looked, which were pretty straight also (except for the corners), but I had dehydrated everything in one large square. So when I cut it into 4 squares, I wanted the edges to match.

exurb, that pie is beautiful. :)

Blissed, I love your photos!

Keep 'em coming!! Raw food photo threads have the best energy!

maydolphin10

01-28-2006, 09:30 PM

i made some cookies
in order top to bottom:
lemon
banana walnut
chocolate
oatmeal raisin

gorgeous pics every1 thanks so much for sharing!!

misslinda

01-29-2006, 09:42 PM

Boy,everyones culinary skills are outstanding !!! I am literally sitting here imaging myself eating all that........no seriously!

Ummm, Lunawitch that looks fantastic.......can you share what it is and the recipe?

I'm impressed by all this :)

Halo Aglow

01-30-2006, 01:09 AM

MissLinda (my name is Linda too!), it's Alissa's mock salmon pate in between her pizza bread/crust, tomatoes, lettuce and honey mustard sauce though I use agave nectar.

MayDolphin, I am loving your cookies!! So pretty!

exurb

01-30-2006, 07:57 AM

What is the recipe for that pumkin/squash pie...

It's sort of my own creation. It is very easy to make! I could try to post a more exact recipe next time I make it, but here's how I make it, perhaps you can just "taste and go" as you make the filling. I love the pie, it is a great substitute for a holiday pumpkin pie. And so nutritious!

The crust is pecans and unsoaked dates in the food processor (or sometimes I use dried figs too), you can put a pinch of salt if desired, then press that into your pie plate. The filling is just this squash we stored from our garden, maybe it's a little darker inside and a little more "chestnut" tasting than a butternut, but butternut would be the closest, I just peel it, but into big pieces, then puree it in the cuisinart for a long time with some dates to the right sweetness, some fresh grated ginger, and "pumpkin pie"-type spices, mostly cinnamon, but a tiny pinch of cloves, mace, nutmeg, ginger, whatever. If you have the "pre-fab" pumpkin pie spice, I would say use half cinnamon and half pumpkin pie spice, then taste and adjust. The right amount of dates and spice will blend out the raw squash taste to get closer to the illusion of pumpkin pie. If it needs it, I add a squeeze of lemon, if I add vanilla, it is a TINY miniscule bit, because too much vanilla takes away the pumpkin pie spice taste. A pinch of salt can be added too. I make it a little firmer in texture by adding a little psyllium husk powder (I just grind psyllium husk I buy in a bulk store in the coffee maker to get a VERY fine powder). The dates I don't soak, unless they're hard as a rock, then I would only soak them a bit, because you don't want to add too much moisture. It sort of glistens on the top, I think from the sugar in the dates. That's a star anise in the center.

Then you can make whatever raw whipped cream recipe you prefer. It's worth the effort to make the cream, I think it really makes a "pumpkin" pie. In the cream is where the vanilla really goes for me.

Hope that's enough info to get you a pie. Any questions let me know!

Angelic Light

01-30-2006, 12:49 PM

WOW great pics!

EmeraldGlow

01-30-2006, 01:50 PM

the food looks sooo yummy! These food pictures ARE addicting maydolphin! I can't get enough of them. your getting old? I'M getting old!! I'm almost 18, YIKES!

Lauradee

01-30-2006, 02:48 PM

that recipie looks good.

exurb

01-30-2006, 05:24 PM

maydolphin could you share the recipe(s) for your chocolate cake, as well as any of the cookies you feel like typing out?

everyone else, how bout more pics.

misslinda

01-30-2006, 09:04 PM

Halo Aglow

01-30-2006, 10:15 PM

Lunawitch, you made that look so professional! I"m so inspired I can't wait to finish this long fast.

btw, we're both a "Linda"---you know, I always felt drawn to you for some reason. Everytime I saw your ID on these forums, I felt connected! Talk to you soonj....Amazing :)

Linda,

That's interesting because I always think you give off the coolest energy!

Way to go with your fast! Raw food photo threads always cause me to break my fasts. :D

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 12:09 PM

Ok, here is my latest creation, the recipe is in the "what is your big game fare" thread.. Enjoy...It is so rich & decadent for those who like Hot & spicy chile conqueso dips... I cannot wait to have more later today. :D

Lana

PS. Great idea for a thread, I love all these photos....

sewpretty13

01-31-2006, 12:23 PM

"Ok, here is my latest creation, the recipe is in the "what is your big game fare" thread.. Enjoy...It is so rich & decadent for those who like Hot & spicy chile conqueso dips... I cannot wait to have more later today. :D"

Lana, what are those chips? Are they corn or Flax or someting else. Your creation loooks very good. Are those olives? Where do you get raw olives?

Becky

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 01:58 PM

Sewpretty...the flax crackers are in the following thread.

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10183

The green slices are jalepeno slices & some green onions for garnish. I get olives from Glaser Organic Farms in Miami. They are really great.
Thanks for the compliments...enjoy.. :p
Lana

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 02:07 PM

This is Carrot & Parsnip Fettuccine. I got the recipe from the following link:

http://greenchefs.greenzones.org/vanessa-sherwood/Parsnip-Fettuccine/

This is another great Raw food site. Alissa is on it!!!

I adjusted the recipe a little- I marinated mushrooms as directed-added some thinly sliced onion- 1/2 small

For the pesto, I added a lot of cilantro-probably a cup (I just kept tasting until I thought it was right) & I added a Red Chile Pepper (Red Fresno). We like spicy foods.

This was sooooooo good. :p :p We even thought it would be better after it sat-& a great dish for potlucks, non-raw dinners, & even traveling or lunches. Enjoy...
Lana

PS. Also enclosed is a photo of the mango/cuke gazpach that I served w/the Fettuccine for lunch.

misslinda

01-31-2006, 02:39 PM

OMG, Lana those look rawesome! the fettucine is making me drool. :eek:

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 02:52 PM

The guys will totally dig the chile conqueso-it is so rich & decadent. I actually think it is better than the dairy ridden stuff from the restaurants/delis. (That was a big fav of mine) You will love it also.

The carrot/parsnip Fett was so easy to do & my Husband went nuts over it. What is nice is pumpkin seeds are cheaper & lighter that macs/walnuts in traditional pesto-(I have to say I almost had to put basil in instead of the cilantro as it is so ingrained in me.) I am glad I followed the recipe.Also, carrots/mushrooms ( I don't think you need to have portabellas-any would prob do) & Parsnips-talk about a cheap meal.
Glad you like...
Enjoy :p :p :p

Lana

jocelynAZ

01-31-2006, 05:27 PM

Here's my "Choc-onut Brownie"! I was trying to imitate a Chocolate Ecstacy dessert at a raw restaurant in CA, during our teacher certification course with Alissa. This is the result of my own attempt! Not bad, if I do say so myself. LOL! I served this at my first taste testing party and everyone LOVED it!

For more raw food pictures I've personally created, you can visit my website at www.edenhealth.org/gallery.html

Blessings,
Jocelyn

vegggeeemom

01-31-2006, 05:30 PM

Halo Aglow

01-31-2006, 05:51 PM

Jocelyn! That is stunning!!!!!!

maydolphin10

01-31-2006, 05:54 PM

i will get recipes for u soon. just gotta try to remember what i put in them. the chocolate cake was like that brownie recipe i posted on this forum b4 except a little more flax to make it drier. the cookies ive gotta think about. i have a short term memory u know

wow this thread has grown! i love all the pics!!! ooo especially those yummy looking brownies jocelynAZ! thanks everyone for these!!! im drooling even though im so full from dinner haha. if any1 ever asks "what do u eat?" just point them here!

misslinda

01-31-2006, 06:21 PM

Dang Jocelyn, I was getting over my craving attacks but i think that this one is going to be hard to get over. do you mind sharing what each layer of the dessert it and offer the recipe? :)

exurb

01-31-2006, 06:23 PM

jocelyn, you're killing me here... that looks SOOOOOOO DELICIOUS!!! Can you give us some hints how you made them... Yummmmmmm!

thanks maydolphin!

wyjoz

01-31-2006, 06:54 PM

Jocelyn: can you share a recipe? Beauty in RAW action!
and what is the white layer in this?

Vandy

01-31-2006, 06:55 PM

Jocelyn~

WHAT IS THE RECIPE FOR THOSE BROWNIES!!! THOSE LOOK AAAAAAMAZING!! Your other pictures are beautiful also!

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 08:25 PM

All together now....slamming our fists on the table...... :p :p :p :p

BROWNIES....BROWNIES....BROWNIES....BROWNIES..... :p :p :p :p

Jocelyn, Please give us the recipe..Looks so good.......
Lana

aisah

01-31-2006, 08:50 PM

I agree with Exurb!! This IS hardcore FOOD PORN!!! :D

Ah Lana, those are exquisite-looking dishes!! It looks way too yummy!! Thank you for contributing the pic oops food porn i meant ;) and the recipe too!!

and oh jocelynAZ!!! those brownies are breath-taking!! you are killing me here!! killing me softly with your brownies...*singing*... please please pretty please share us the recipe.... am so weak at the knees at the sight of that luscious delectable looking brownies!!! baby come to momma!! mmmmm :p

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 08:59 PM

Are we having fun yet or what...Looking at all these glorious foods is so much fun !!! :p
Lana

jocelynAZ

01-31-2006, 09:04 PM

LOL!!!! You guys are killing me!!! :) Oh, okay....I guess I'll share... since I love the people here. ::::winking:::::

The chocolate brownie is adapted from RawGuru's recipe. And then I came up with the coconut creme filling on my own.

"JOCELYN'S CHOC-ONUT BROWNIE"

Yield: 9x13 pan

Ingredients for Chocolate Crust & Crumb Topping:
4 cups unsoaked pecans
4 cups unsoaked brazil nuts
1 tsp. sea salt (original recipe called for 3 tsp.)
1 1/4 cups. raw cacao powder
3/4 cup raw carob powder
2 cups soaked raisins (pureed)
6 tbs. agave nectar (I added a little more agave than it called for - to my desired sweetness)
1/2 cup melted coconut oil

Coconut Creme Filling:
Blend in a blender until smooth:
meat and 1/4 of the juice of 2 young thai coconuts (add more juice to the blender if too thick)
2-4 spoonfuls of coconut oil
agave nectar (to your desired sweetness)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare Chocolate Brownie Recipe as follows:

Blend pecans into a fine meal and place in a bowl. Blend the brazil nuts to a fine meal and combine with the pecans. If you want the brownies chunky leave some nuts slightly chopped. Add the salt, cacao and carob powders to the nuts, and mix until well combined. Mix pureed raisins thoroughly into the dry nut mix. Add your agave nectar and coconut oil into the brownie mix and work through it with your hands. The texture will be a bit crumbly.

2) Place 1/2 or 3/4 of the brownie mixture into a 9 X 13" glass dish and press down evenly. Keep the remaining brownie mix for use as the topping over the coconut creme.

Note: Keep the remaining brownie mix crumbly for the topping and be sure you have enough remaining mixture to fully cover the coconut creme filling.

3) Pour Coconut Creme Filling on top of pressed brownie mix. Place in freezer until creme is firm - about 1 hour or so.

4) Take choc-onut brownie out of freezer and sprinkle remaining crumbled brownie mix on top of coconut creme filling.

5) Return entire choc-onut brownie back in freezer until ready to serve.

Serving suggestions:
Drizzle berry sauce over individual slices for presentation. For the sauce, just blend your favorite berries (raspberries, strawberries, etc) with agave nectar or honey.

** You may want to thaw the brownie a little before you serve it so it is not so hard. The original Chocolate Ecstacy I was trying to mimick freezes this recipe until ready to serve - which is how I got the idea to freeze. You really don't have to freeze it if you don't want to.

** If you don't have the cacao powder, you can definitely substitute carob powder for it. I'm sure it'll taste just as good. I am going to try that the next time I make it.

ENJOY!!!! Let me know how things turn out. :)

Blessings,
Jocelyn

Halo Aglow

01-31-2006, 09:14 PM

Jocelyn! Thankyou so much for posting your recipe!!!! YAY!!!!!!

Raw Jewelrylady

01-31-2006, 09:17 PM

We're not worthy....bowing to down Jozelyn... LOL... :p :p :p (From Wayne's world)
Thanks so much .... I cannot wait to make as I have my first ever young coconuts coming in on thursday. I had to bug the food coop manager until he finally gave in & ordered for the crazy "Raw Lady." LOL
Thanks for the recipe
Lana

Ps ...I am driving 45 minutes one way & paying $33 for 9 coconuts but I am so desperate to get them...I cannot wait. :o

aisah

01-31-2006, 09:20 PM

THANK YOU jocelynAZ!!!! mmmmmm that is sooooo YUMMY!! yummy yummy yummy I got love in my tummy *singing... again* ;)

checklist.... pecan... checked.... brazil... checked... agave... raisins.... young coconut... urm ok subs cacao with more carob :o oh darn low on coconut oil!!! :( been low on coconut oil lately, shipping is not in.... anyway to subs it with olive oil you think?? better not to huh?

exurb

01-31-2006, 09:33 PM

thanks Jocelyn!

And the best part:

"Yield: 9x13 pan"

muahahahaha!

jocelynAZ

01-31-2006, 09:48 PM

LOL!! I just showed my husband all of your posts about the brownies and he was laughing!! You all are so funny.... :) Thanks for so many wonderful comments. I enjoyed making this recipe and can't wait to hear what your experiences are with it! We are teaching an 8-week health seminar out of our home and since I made those brownies last Friday at our meeting, I have had so many requests to serve it again. LOL!

BTW....the recipe will totally FILL the 9x13 pan to the top! So, it will make a lot. This is a great recipe to bring for parties!

As far as being low on the coconut oil, I would probably just put whatever amount of it you can or simply omit it rather than substitute it with olive oil. I put the coconut oil in because of its ability to be more solid at cooler temperatures (below 76 degrees) - so the filling would be a little firmer and not so runny.

Take care!
Jocelyn

misslinda

01-31-2006, 09:53 PM

Jocelyn, thank you for taking the time to post all the information. PLEASE do add more pics of your lovely creations!!! ;)

merci beaucoup,
ml

jocelynAZ

01-31-2006, 09:56 PM

Apples'nAvos

01-31-2006, 10:24 PM

This is my picture debut - :)

Carrot Pecan Burger on a Burger Bun with honey mustard dressing and veggies (romaine, mushrooms, tomato, alfalfa) - all courtesy of Alissa's book.

exurb

01-31-2006, 10:29 PM

oh Apples, that looks SO good! It's on my "to do" list now!

aisah

01-31-2006, 10:32 PM

OMG!! You made a wonderful creation Apples'&Avos!! The buns turned out so pretty!! Oh it looks scrumptious..... *am now imagining with my eyes closed as I bite into that lovely burger you created!!*.... mmmmmm :p

misslinda

01-31-2006, 10:33 PM

APples, that is fantastic..........your buns came out superb! how did you get them that shape?

wyjoz

01-31-2006, 10:35 PM

Jocelyn: One more THANK YOU! Wow.

sigtau66

01-31-2006, 10:43 PM

Well, here's my picture. My wife and I have made a few desserts in the past week, but it didn't strike me to take a picture until tonight. We've made blueberry pie, apple pie, walnut fudge and now...blueberry cheesecake. I also attempted to add a little presentation. Haven't tasted it yet, but the "cheese" part was really good to clean out of the food processor ;)

http://home.revealed.net/rhuarc/raw_cheesecake.jpg

Lady Green Jeans

01-31-2006, 10:43 PM

Jocelyn,

Thank you for posting the brownie recipe. As a former (yeah, right) chocolate lover, I am looking forward to any and all excuses to make these.

misslinda

01-31-2006, 10:47 PM

Sigtau66,

DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! IS THAT IN ALISSA'S BOOK? HOW DID YOU GET FRESH BLACKBERRIES IF THEY ARE OUT OF SEASON? THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE THAWED ONES..........

RawTruth

01-31-2006, 11:57 PM

Ah Lana, those are exquisite-looking dishes!! It looks way too yummy!! Thank you for contributing the pic oops food porn i meant ;) and the recipe too!!Hey Aisah -- I know you had the original Choconut X-stasy Pie that inspired these brownies when you were here at Au lac -- LOL -- I even remember sitting with you while you ate it (more than once!!!). Jocelyn says these are very similar. I haven't tried to make them yet (since I have a piece of Chef Ito's pie in my freezer right now), but, when I do, I'll report on how close they are to his, 'k?

BTW, glad to see how raw you now are (though I'm a bit sad that it didn't work out that I'd be seeing you around my neck of the world anymore - pout).

I'm still jealous that you're in the land of cheap and easy durian and coconuts!! Not to mention all the other tropical fruit. Sigh.

kayla

02-01-2006, 12:06 AM

Sigtau66,

DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!! IS THAT IN ALISSA'S BOOK? HOW DID YOU GET FRESH BLACKBERRIES IF THEY ARE OUT OF SEASON? THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE THAWED ONES..........

Seriously! I am dying for some raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries and haven't seen them at any grocery store I've been in. Yum!

RawTruth

02-01-2006, 12:12 AM

Hmmmm ... they've been in every food store I've been in recently -- the major chains, Plus, of course, Trader Joe's & Wild Oats. One of the traditional supermarkets is even having a buy one get one free sale on blueberries starting tomorrow. Today I bought blueberries and raspberries but passed on strawberries.

Where do you live?

aisah

02-01-2006, 12:19 AM

.... OH BOY!! Choconut X-stasy!!?? Boy I miss Ito! :( I miss you too and the whole bunch! Well do report if you have any chance in making them. I am really really low on coconut oil. I am rationing them for my intake, its about the most 2 T spoons left *boo-hoo*

Well things always turn out for the better. You may not see me physically there but you will always 'see' me here!! ;)

Oh pros and cons, you are within reach of cacao nibs!! Ito!! Raw reality bunch!! :D

Me, I have only the tropical fruits to keep me going and this VT raw friends but I am not complaining!! :)

jocelynAZ

02-01-2006, 12:47 AM

Aisah! You were at Au Lac too?? Cool!!! Isn't Chef Ito's Chocolate Ecstacy Pie unbelievably amazing??? Mmmmm...... Thus, my inspiration! :)

Hi Diane! :) How are you, my dear?! Yes, let me know what you think of the brownie when you get a chance to making it! It is not exactly like Chef Ito's pie but when you're craving for it and don't have the benefit of living close enough to buy it, this version definitely comes close - at least close enough to fill that craving. But of course, I'm a bit biased! LOL!

Apples ~ AWESOME pictures on the burger!!!! Wow! I definitely need to add this to my list of things to make!!

Sigtau66 ~ You've got me wanting to make the blueberry cheesecake now!! LOL!! I keep hearing how good this recipe is! Another "must do" on my growing list of recipes to make! Thanks so much for sharing!!

Keep the pictures comin y'all!!

Much love,
Jocelyn

vegggeeemom

02-01-2006, 12:54 AM

Jocelyn,

Thank you for that recipe. I will definitely give that recipe a try when I go shopping again! They look so good!

8-week health seminar out of your home?? Wow! I heard you were very personable at the cert class in Dec. It's great that you are taking off with it and running and doing something that you enjoy! How exciting.

Some day I hope to be able to get to one of those classes!

Pam

aisah

02-01-2006, 12:59 AM

Aisah! You were at Au Lac too?? Cool!!! Isn't Chef Ito's Chocolate Ecstacy Pie unbelievably amazing??? Mmmmm...... Thus, my inspiration! :)

Oh yes jocelynAZ 'donkey-years' ago :D good food, fond memories, lovely Chef Ito, wonderful people, met Diane, beautiful soul.... so this creation of yours is a must try then!! hmmmm I cannot wait to re-ignite my fire!! :p

PATH301

02-01-2006, 01:15 AM

Ahhh so this is what goes on at late at night ;) . All the really good sweets and a couple of game foods are brought out for display and discussing :) All that sweetness looks so tempting, I'd have too take my time, exploring each one :) . Those brownies "OH MY". :D .
I'd proably have to order it, it would take me to long to get it perfected. I love that strawberry and blackberry and rasberry cheese pie :D :D :D

Raw Jewelrylady

02-01-2006, 08:52 AM

lanasq ~

Where do you live? Do you live near any asian markets? $33 for 9 coconuts is very expensive - especially if they are not organic. A lot of asian markets sell non-organic young coconuts for cheap. Where I live in AZ there's an Asian market called Lee Lee's. I can buy a case of 9 coconuts for around $8 or $9! Even Whole Foods Market sells young coconuts for $1.99 each.

I personally would love to get organic young coconuts. But they are so expensive. Oh well...what can ya do... :)

Take care,
Jocelyn

Jocelyn, I have tried everywhere to get the coconuts. Even called a few local chinese/Thai restaurants-they did not even know what I was talking about.

The closest Whole Foods is 250 miles away. I can order from the net-but it is , I believe, $26 plus shipping for the coconuts.

I hope the ones I have ordered are fresh-as I have them coming in on a 2 week basis-but I am going to tell them that the $33 price is pretty high-esp. for a non-profit co-op. I really don't mind paying-however-if that is what it costs to get them up here.

I live in Mackinaw City, a resort town at the tip of the mitt in Northern Michigan-by the Mackinaw Bridge & Island. The whole town is shut down during the winter-except for a few bars/restaurants & fudge stores.

That's the price you pay to live in a resort area. :o

Cannot wait to try the brownie recipe.

Lana :p

PS. I know I've read of others having trouble getting the young coconuts...so business idea...someone start shipping them to raw fooders...I think it could be very profitable & rewarding. :cool:

sigtau66

02-01-2006, 09:42 AM

As to all the questions about where I get the berries, the major grocery chains here have them all fresh. They're quite expensive, but worth it to me. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and cherries are all available here, but at inflated prices because of being out of season.

I still haven't taken a bite of the cheesecake, but I will at lunch today!

Lauradee

02-01-2006, 09:47 AM

joycelyn

thanks for the delicious pic and recipie

cheers,
laurs :D

Raw Jewelrylady

02-01-2006, 09:58 AM

This is my picture debut - :)

Carrot Pecan Burger on a Burger Bun with honey mustard dressing and veggies (romaine, mushrooms, tomato, alfalfa) - all courtesy of Alissa's book.

Wow-That looks so Yummy . I have made the burgers, but haven't attempted the buns. I am inspired to try. thanks for posting. :p
Lana

misslinda

02-01-2006, 10:13 AM

[QUOTE=sigtau66]As to all the questions about where I get the berries, the major grocery chains here have them all fresh. They're quite expensive, but worth it to me. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and cherries are all available here, but at inflated prices because of being out of season.

I still haven't taken a bite of the cheesecake, but I will at lunch today![/QUOTE

Interestng. ......I have not seen them at our local major grocery stores!!!!!!!!!!! Where do you shop? :)

misslinda

02-01-2006, 10:23 AM

exurb

02-01-2006, 11:13 AM

miss linda, I'm pretty sure it's Au Lac.

misslinda

02-01-2006, 11:24 AM

Buenos Dias Exurb.......muchos gracias! :)

sigtau66

02-01-2006, 02:23 PM

Interestng. ......I have not seen them at our local major grocery stores!!!!!!!!!!! Where do you shop?

The major store here is called Hyvee. It's a midwest store. Then a new one moved in called Schnucks. I go there now since they're a bit cheaper and have a bit more produce for me to select from. Neither have a big organic section, but it is winter and everything. :) I buy what organics I can from the local health food store anyway.

There are other smaller groceries around, but those are the 2 I use.

vegggeeemom

02-01-2006, 02:59 PM

I'm not the most excellent food photographer, but this was part of my lunch!

It's the Chinese Broccoli With Peanuts from TopRawMen. To me it tastes VERY good, just enough spice to keep me happy. Dh didn't like it due to the spiceness! LOL

wyjoz

02-01-2006, 03:00 PM

here is a link: http://www.aulac.com/raw/AuLacRaw-Menu.html
click on the green highlighted items and see pictures. AWESOME!

Rawkinlocs

02-01-2006, 03:15 PM

Vegggeeemom, I fixed it for you and restored your post :)

vegggeeemom

02-01-2006, 03:15 PM

Thank you Rawk!! LOL I was just resizing it! :p

Pam

Rawadventures

02-02-2006, 07:25 AM

Vegggeeemom,

I liked the Chinese Broccoli with Peanuts too. It hit the spot for me the day that I made it! Yours looks wonderful... almost think it looks better than mine (SIGH).... I am so proud of your success!

maydolphin10

02-03-2006, 06:16 PM

ok exurb, sorry for the wait, here are the recipes:
Cookies
2 c dry oat groats
1/2 c walnuts
1 vanilla bean
3/4 c agave (more to taste)
water

Flavors:
banana- 2 or 3 bananas, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, raisins optional (needs less water)
chocolate- 1/2 c carob/cocoa powder
lemon- 1/2 c lemon juice (less water)
oatmeal raisin- 1/2 c raisins, 1/2 c chopped walnuts, cinnamon

blend oats until finely ground. add walnuts and vanilla bean and blend again.
add ingredients according to which flavor you'd like
mix in agave and enough water so that the mixture is doughy
optional: place in the fridge so ingredients can firm up and the mixture is easier to work with.
form into cookies shapes (use wet/oiled hands to prevent sticking) and dehydrate for about 10 hours until dry. enjoy!

Vanilla Filling for Raweos
1 c walnuts
1/2 c water
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c agave

blend until smooth. chill until needed

solchile76

02-03-2006, 07:34 PM

Yay! These cookies look awesome........Can't wait to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing.

RowanC

02-03-2006, 08:27 PM

I can't find the brownie photo! WWwwaaaaahhhhhhhhhh.......!

And that burger is absolutely a work of art! Now I have to try it. Was it hard? Was it gooey inside? How long did you dehydrate it? Tell us about it.. tell us about it... :::Laughing::::

vegggeeemom

02-03-2006, 08:30 PM

Brownie picture is post #32 in this thread. I don't think I can link you directly to that picture. Hope you can find it, it's divine! It's on the second page! :)

Pam

Apples'nAvos

02-05-2006, 12:03 PM

Ooooppps .. I saw all the kind comments about my burger and never got around to responding! Sorry ...
Aisah - lol ... it's a good thing you weren't here to take a big bite out of the burger because it was TOTALLY raw inside (the buns i mean). I guess they were too big because it took another full 24 hours (48 total) to dehydrate them properly. And just for the record, as yummy as the burger buns taste when they ARE properly dehydrated, i do NOT recommend eating them when they are still wet <shudders at the memory>
Misslinda - for the shape, I put a big ol' blob onto the teflex sheets and then tried to make it dome-like and then placed my cupped hand over the top to round it out some (does this make sense? ... lol .. if u lived close to me I'd SHOW you, but putting it into words to challenging) and I played with the edges to make them round
RowanC - :) as you read above, yes, they were mushy inside. But thank you for your compliment on my burger - I was very pleased with myself :D

RawTruth

02-05-2006, 02:52 PM

I think the Burger Bun is the very best bread-type recipe in Alissa's book -- if you're trying to replicate a baked taste. It absolutely is scrumptious. As you found out, though, you want to be careful and not make it as large/high as real baked burger buns. They do take a long time to dehydrate; just keep checking them. I hope everyone tries them as they're great (am I being repetitive? - hmmm, guess I'm hungry!)

exurb

02-05-2006, 06:28 PM

thanks for the recipes maydolphin, and especially great because I have oat groats to use up. :D

Universal

02-05-2006, 07:28 PM

Peace,

Felt i'd keep this post goin'!

Below in order, my Super Bowl menu (AND ONE YEAR RAW ANNIVERSAY MEAL!!)
Broccoli and Cheese recipe (my favorite raw recipe right now), Date Nut Tort, and Raw Pizzza before dehydrator and after dehydrator.
Enjoy!

misslinda

02-05-2006, 08:24 PM

Universal !!!!!!!

those look to die for.........my sis and i are sitting here going "YUMmmmmmmmmmm!" :) I love how the broccoli and cheese looks

vegggeeemom

02-05-2006, 08:51 PM

Oh yeah! I have the ingriedents for the broccoli and cheese and for the date nut torte (which is my fav dessert).
Have yet to try the pizza, but oh that looks so yummy and you have REALLY encouraged me to give it a try.
I've put it off forever because I have the same dehydrater as you and thought that pizza could not be made on there! I'm clueless in improvising! :)
Thanks for the pictures and for the inspiration!

Pam

Raw Jewelrylady

02-06-2006, 12:41 PM

Universal...Your food looks great !! esp. the pizza!!...YUM :p How did the color of the "cheese" change after dehydrating? Did you use Alissa's recipe or another? Just curious. would love the cheese recipe. :) :)
Lana

jenna rose

02-06-2006, 07:52 PM

Lana, your carrot and parsnip fettucini looks amazing. I really want to try making this, but I don't have access to baby thai coconuts. Do you think it would still taste good without them? And what do you think could be used instead?

Raw Jewelrylady

02-06-2006, 11:17 PM

Jenna Rose, I don't remember putting Baby young Thai coconuts in the carrot/parsnip fettucine. I'll re-check the link. I have to tell you it was sooooo easy to make & we ate it for like 4 days. Kept very well. In fact, It was better & better w/each day...flavors mingled. :p :p

Enjoy...Lana

Raw Jewelrylady

02-06-2006, 11:21 PM

Hi JennaRose, I re-checked the recipe & no coconuts were used. I think I may try "basil" next time instead of cilantro. I liked the cilantro-but I like Basil also. I was so amazed at how good "raw" parsnips taste...who knew??? :p
Enjoy...Lana

jenna rose

02-06-2006, 11:28 PM

Oh! How silly of me. I guess I got that recipe and another one from that site mixed up! :D

wyjoz

02-09-2006, 08:44 PM

We just polished off this: Chinese Broccoli With Peanuts from TopRawMen and it is absolutely delicious. If any of you like broccoli you;ll love this.
Vegggeeemom e-mailed the recipe for me. I wonder if she could post it for rest of you. Joz

jenna rose

02-09-2006, 09:07 PM

I made that carrot and parsnip fettuccine dish from greenchef.

My gosh. That was absolutely fantastic. I made it last night and it's already gone. I'm going to make more tomorrow. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/cloudgardens/DSCN7205.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/cloudgardens/DSCN7207.jpg

maydolphin10

02-13-2006, 04:28 PM

i made some lemon tarts, chocolate tarts, and coconut ice cream this weekend for my parent's doctor party. everyone loved it so that made me happy. here are the pics, none of the ice cream though sry. o ya and a smoothie at the bottom. more pics please everyone???? pretty please??

rawstrawberry

02-13-2006, 05:30 PM

Wow Maydolphin10 Great job! That looks amazing and probably tastes even better.

Yum Yum Yum and Yum

Raw Strawberry

vegggeeemom

02-13-2006, 06:11 PM

Here's the link to the recipe for the Chinese broccoli

http://www.toprawmen.net/recipes/chinese_broccoli.asp

Pam

Raw Jewelrylady

02-13-2006, 06:53 PM

Jenna Rose,

I just saw that you made the carrot/parsnip fettucine. I'm so glad you like it also. Like I said before...who knew raw parsnips were so tasty...Your photos are great.......I'm glad the recipe worked for you as well. :p

Lana

Wasn't it so easy to make !!!! :)

dreamrawalwz

02-14-2006, 11:41 AM

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/dreamalwz/food020.jpg

One wrap made with guacamole, onion, green onion, red pepper strips, finely chopped celery, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, diced tomato, mixed greens/herbs (the purple leaf showing), lemon juice, sea salt, cayanne, and chili pepper. The wrap itself is a collard green leaf.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/dreamalwz/food019.jpg

This second one has all the above ingrediants, but replace the miext greens/herbs for marinated portabella mushrooms cut in strips. Marinated in plain olive oil to make it more "meaty"

The guacamole in these reminds me of egg salad and kinda looks like it too. I was never one to like egg salad, but I like this lol.

Pansy

02-14-2006, 12:06 PM

Dreamrawalwz,

WOW!!!......Thanks for posting the pictures!

Yummy!

Pansy ;)

eachpeachpearplum

02-14-2006, 12:31 PM

[QUOTE=dreamrawalwz][IMG]YUM, do y ou do express mail order!LOL :p

maydolphin10

02-14-2006, 07:47 PM

happy valentine's day everyone!! i made truffles! i loooove chocolate, esp dark chocolate mmmmmm

lil fairy z girl

02-14-2006, 08:09 PM

wow these pictures are great. the collard wraps look so tasty. i will put that down to try this coming week. i go food shopping tomorrow yay! sorry silly question, but do you marinate the collards too so they can be wrapped? sorry i have never bought or tried them.

the truffles look lovely too, mmh chocolate, my mouth is watering from all this divine food :)

fairy wishes
lil fairy girl :)

eachpeachpearplum

02-14-2006, 09:32 PM

lil fairy z girl

02-15-2006, 07:32 AM

thank you :)

sal
~*~*~*

maraw

02-15-2006, 08:15 AM

This is so much fun looking at other photos of food. You guys are really inspiring me to try some new things. The parsnips for example - I've never tried 'em. But I'm sure going to now!

These are some of my favs. The spinach soup and cabbage salad I make probably every week. And the chocolate pudding is a recent addition to my addictive list. The others are granola and an herbed cheese type spread - I use it to stuff in celery and put it with apples and tomatoes. It is wonderful.

danened

02-15-2006, 10:12 AM

Maraw-- you could post those in a magazine! They are beautiful and they look delicious! I am going to try to make the pudding and see if I can get my kids to eat it! I love the idea of putting it with bananas for dipping! Thanks a bunch for the inspiration!

exurb

02-15-2006, 10:33 AM

WOW!!!!!!!!!

Maydolphin for sainthood with those truffles! Can you post your masterpiece (aka recipe)? pleeeeeeeez!

Maraw, beautiful pics. I saw your recipe for the choc pudding, but can you share the recipe for the herbed cheese? or at least the basics of what you use?

Lana, I want to make the parsnip carrot fettucine tonight but I live in the country and can only get dialup here so can't get the recipe from that site. Do you think you could PM it or something?

vegggeeemmmmmooooommmm thanks for the link for the Broc, I'm also going to make it today, I have a beautiful really fresh broccoli awaiting.

yum!

Denise Nicole

02-15-2006, 10:57 AM

Maraw - those photos are beautiful!

eachpeachpearplum

02-15-2006, 11:14 AM

Lady Green Jeans

02-15-2006, 12:47 PM

maraw,

Wow! What great looking food--wishing I could reach in and grab it. Looks like it should be in a magazine or a raw food recipe book. Would also love any of the recipes if you are willing to post.

Thanks again for the inspiration.

lil fairy z girl

02-15-2006, 03:46 PM

i love this post, what beautiful food maraw. looks so fresh, tempting and delicious.... yumm :)

fairy dust,
sal
~*~*~*

eachpeachpearplum

02-15-2006, 04:08 PM

eachpeachpearplum

02-15-2006, 04:09 PM

Hi, i looked through all the beautiful pics posted on this site and i need more! ;) what can i say, im addicted. anyone want to share? i'll start off this thread with a chocolate cake i made for my little sister's birthday, which is tmrw. shes turning 11 :eek: im getting too old, im almost 17!! haha

I am NEEDING a chocolate cake do you have the recipe???? :p

maraw

02-16-2006, 10:34 AM

Wow! Thanks everyone (blushing), I really appreciate the kind words. I have started building a raw food web site to provide among other things a nation-wide raw food restaurant and personal chef directory along with general raw and living food health info. I am taking Alissa's class in May and am also going to use it to promote teaching the chef classes when I get back. That's why I have been working on taking really nice and colorful images of food as I prepare it. I also have an occassional photography gig with a friend. Although we usually do portraits, it has taught me a lot about angles, lighting and color. I use a Canon 20D with a polarizing filter.

OK, now that all the technical stuff is out of the way, on to the recipes. My web site is not finished or launched, at all, but the recipes to everything I put above, plus a few more are listed here: www.therawtable.com (http://www.therawtable.com). This just save me some typing.

Please send me a PM if you have questions, or even comments. I would love and really appreciate input on this.

Thanks again. And I hope you enjoy the recipes as much as I do.

Anna

**I added this picture of my 5 year-old and her new "love." I was NEVER able to get her to eat avocados...if she only knew. ;)

Angelic Light

02-16-2006, 05:14 PM

Your 5 year old is so cute and gorgeous! My 5 year old son won't touch avocados, so maybe I will try that recipe!

maydolphin10

02-16-2006, 05:17 PM

ooo maraw your website and your pics are all gorgeous!!
eachpeachpearplum, i posted a brownie recipe on this forum, and i just modified that with a bit more flax to make the cake. looke for brownies in the banana search thing.
exurb- i have to warn u that the truffles r gooey if u dont keep them in the fridge or freezer, so thats where u should store them until ur ready to eat them. i brought them to school so i needed to roll them in crushed nuts so they could be picked up and not smooshed!
heres the recipe:
1 c walnuts
1/2 c pecans
1/4 c cocoa/carob powder
1/4 c agave (more to taste)
1 vanilla bean

blend everything in a food processor/blender. roll in crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or cocoa powder

exurb

02-16-2006, 05:57 PM

Sweet! maydolphin those nuts above do you blend those amounts in, then use additional to roll in, or are there no nuts in the goo, then just rolled in nuts? I get the impression you want it all blended in, then additional for the outside, but just wanted to be sure! I'm soooo excited! :D

maydolphin10

02-16-2006, 07:34 PM

yes exurb blend them all in until smooth and then get additional chopped nuts if you want to roll them in :) sry if it wasnt clear

maraw

02-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Here's one more. I just made this today. SO yummy! It reminds me of an old SAD favorite: broccoli, spinach, pineapple and olive pizza - I added jicama, tomatoes, and raw wild peanuts. The dressing is a modified version of Alissa's Pad Thai sauce. My husband just loved it!

Lady Green Jeans

02-17-2006, 02:04 PM

maraw,

That is absolutely beatiful. I was ready to put my plate, fork, knife and napkin right on the laptop and reach in and join you.

Do you have a specific recipe that you would be willing to share?

maraw

02-17-2006, 03:15 PM

I just uploaded the recipe here: http://www.therawtable.com/recipecoll/broccrain.htm

Enjoy!

Anna

jenna rose

02-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Oh, maraw. your pictures are gorgeous. where did you find the herb cheese spread recipe?

misslinda

02-17-2006, 04:25 PM

Maraw!

You are a natural at this..........your culinary skills are fabulous! Everything loks beyond perfect :)

maraw

02-17-2006, 04:27 PM

Where did you find the herb cheese spread recipe?

Thanks. I developed all of these recipes. Some are modified or inspired versions of others I have run across. The spread is an herbed variation of one of Alissa's cheese recipes - I don't remember which one right now though.

I hope you like it, it's one of my favorites. I think it is better the second day. I especially like it stuffed in celery, but it is also a great dip for carrots.

leeleelocs

02-17-2006, 04:55 PM

wal-mart will also order the young coconut for around $2.00 each, (9 in a case)even if they do not stock in the store. If you have a store in your area. I has done this and they have started stocking them. They sell real fast. Thanks for the recipe, going to make it this weekend.

sewpretty13

02-19-2006, 12:28 PM

I just uploaded the recipe here: http://www.therawtable.com/recipecoll/broccrain.htm

Enjoy!

Anna
Maraw

Your website is gorgeous! Where do you or anybody get the raw olives? I have been looking for these for a long time. I asked at whole foods and the woman at the olive bar didn't really know how the olives were processed.

Also, I would like to know where you get the La Province (sp?) for the herbed spice spread. It looks so good.

Thanks for your tips.

Becky

maraw

02-19-2006, 06:44 PM

There web sites that sell "raw" olives. Although, it is my understanding from several folks-in-the-know that olives cannot be eaten completely raw - that they are indigestible in their natural fresh state.

I buy them at whole foods. The lady there tells me that they are minimally "cooked." I don't eat them often, but when I do, I get them there. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Herbs of Province are wonderful. You can get them just about anywhere that sells gourmet herb/spice blends. Even our local chain stores sell them here. The brand I buy is Morton and Bassett - they also make an organic line (a little harder to find sometimes). They are salt-free, not preserved, not irradiated and dried, not baked. I hope you can find some in your area. They are just wonderful. But like I said in the recipe, if you can't find it make your own blend. This is what it contains: chervil, basil, rosemary, tarragon, garlic, lavender, marjoram, savory, thyme and parsley. I think some of these are a little duplicating in taste, so you could probably just do basil, rosemary, tarragon, garlic, lavender, thyme and parsley.

I hope this helps.

Anna

RawTruth

02-20-2006, 01:30 AM

You can buy raw olives from Nature's First Law. This is what I did until I discovered a local olive grower selling raw olives at my neighborhood farmers' market. He sells them to Nature's First Law, actually. They are not heated, they are dry cured using Celtic sea salt, and they are delicious.

aromaticwings

03-23-2006, 09:30 PM

I just found this thread.. and wanted to thank you for the recipe... trying to keep hubby away from sweets and other unhealthys tuff and this sounds like something he would go for.... will be trying soon.

OOOps let the post go to soon... MaRaw.. do you have a recipe for the granola?? Your website is great...thanks for sharing...

All photos are wonderful.... thanks to everyone...

Debbie

Pansy

03-28-2006, 12:34 PM

Jocelyn,

I made your Brownie's with Strawberry Sauce this morning and they are really great. I especially love the coconut cream filling.....Yummy!

Hugs,

Pansy :p

Nenyath

03-29-2006, 08:07 AM

These pictures are to die for (or rather live for because I simply HAVE to taste all this gorgeous food!) Maraw, your page looks really fantastic now! I sure will use the recipes! I have to go shopping now, I have to try and make some of all this lol

Fly forever free!

heabrook

03-29-2006, 08:21 PM

maraw --- do you have the recipe for the herbed cheese spread?

nevermind, I read the posts above and found the web site :D

Lois

03-29-2006, 08:38 PM

What gorgeous foods. I am going to have to try some of these.

maraw

03-30-2006, 02:41 AM

I am going to make the brownies for a potluck tomorrow night. I can't wait!

maydolphin10

03-30-2006, 07:40 PM

does anyone else have more pics??? i need more! i've joined flickr.com and they have some great raw food pics too. just search "raw food" and theres like hundreds. i spend like my whole day looking at food pics haha. i put my own up too, u can c them at
http://flickr.com/photos/ladiaphanedeesse/sets/72057594080894824/show/
please post comments!
welikeitraw also has their photostream. sooo beautiful

jocelynAZ

04-01-2006, 02:54 AM

Pansy ~ I am so glad the choc-onut brownie recipe turned out great for you! Another gal just emailed me about her attempt of the recipe and she said it turned out great too. :) I need to make it again because it's been several weeks since I had it. It is definitely a favorite recipe of ours!

Here are pictures of a raw fudge and fruit tart recipes I made recently. The recipes are from Jana Adjani on the GreenChefs.tv site. These were absolutely delicious!! Talk about satisfying your sweet tooth in a healthy way! :)

jocelynAZ

04-01-2006, 03:01 AM

Maraw ~ I wanted to tell you that your pictures are absolutely beautiful! I wish I had a better camera and also some knowledge on photography to take better photos for my website. Your pictures look so professional and can definitely be in magazines! Great job!

Does your website show recipes of the pics you've shared? I would love to make some of your recipes. :)

Oops! Never mind - I just visited your site and got the answer. Heheheh... BTW, great website!

Blessings,
Jocelyn <><

aromaticwings

04-01-2006, 11:23 AM

OMG that fudge looks so real .. wel, I know it is but it looks just like regular bad SAD fudge

maydolphin10

04-02-2006, 08:36 AM

wow!! i want some!! stop complaining jocelyn, i only have my camera on my palm pilot, which is why my pics are always so blurry :P

maraw

04-02-2006, 04:15 PM

You're one to talk Jocelyn. Look at those kiwi! WOW! And that fudge. That's just visual poetry. I can't wait to try it.

and let's talk about your choco-nut brownies. I made them Friday and took it to a raw potluck at Amanda Crook's house (an old friend of yours). Everyone just loved them and wanted some to take home. It was a real hit. Thank you for sharing that recipe. Easy and delicious!

jocelynAZ

04-02-2006, 09:07 PM

LOL! Yes, Maydolphin, I guess I should stop complaining and be content with what I do have, eh?! :p I've always wanted to take a photography class, but have never gotten around to taking one. But I am so inspired by Mawraw's photos (and the food too, of course! LOL) that maybe it's time to consider finally taking some type of photography class after all these years.

Maraw - I am so glad the brownies were a hit! :) Yes, it is surprisingly easy and I totally love the fact that it fills a 9x13 pan for parties. I just emailed Amanda this weekend. Isn't she such a sweetheart?? I am so glad to have met her during our teacher training in December. I didn't realize the two of you know each other. That's great!

Take care!
Jocelyn

RawMagnolia

04-07-2006, 01:11 PM

bumpity-bump :D

maraw

04-07-2006, 04:02 PM

OK, here's a new recipe - complete with picture. I have tried and tried to find a patty/burger recipe that we all like. Ones with sprouts or mushrooms have ended up tasting earthy/bitter or spoiled. No one in my house really liked them. So earlier this week I just got some ingredients out that reminded me of something SAD I use to make. It was a hit. I've shared it with a few friends and everyone, so far, seems to like it OK.

Let me know if you see a way to improve the recipe!

Ingredients:
Soak together for about 3-4 hours:
1 C walnuts
1 C pecans
1 C cashews
1/2 C sunflower seeds
2 dates, pitted
7 sun-dried tomatoes
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2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
2 large ripe roma or similar-sized tomatoes, cut into large chunks
2 T. nutritional yeast flakes
2 tsp. savory or dried parsley
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
1 tsp. sea salt

Preparation:
Drain soaking ingredients and rinse well. Combine all ingredients in a food processor, putting the tomatoes and celery on the bottom. Process until "meaty" and a somewhat smooth texture is reached.

Place 10-12 medium-sized mounds on dehydrator screen (not teflex sheets) and shape into patties - about 1" tall. Dehydrate at 130 degrees for 3 hours and then turn down temperature to 115 and continue drying for another 5 hours, then flip the burgers over. Continue dehydrating for another 2-3 hours. Patties will keep well stored in the fridge. I serve these with the Creamy Cucumber Dressing and lettuce and tomatoes.

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And the other one is a new take on zucchini hummus - it adds different herbs and flavors. Rather than type it all again, click here: www.therawtable.com/recipecoll/hummus.htm (http://www.therawtable.com/recipecoll/hummus.htm)

Enjoy!

Garnele

04-07-2006, 04:10 PM

What is jicama?

maraw

04-07-2006, 04:17 PM

Jicama is a root vegetable that comes from Mexico. It is very watery and has a sweetness to it. Very good - lots of crunch. It is usually sold near the root veggies like beets and turnips in the produce section. Although I have also seen it near the onions and potatoes too. Just depends on your store I guess.

If you've never eaten it before, please do peel the outer skin and once it is cut up, keep it in some water in the fridge. It is wonderful to pull out a few pieces in the summer and just much away. It has always been one of my favorite snacks. My children like it too!

Hope this helps.
Anna

maydolphin10

04-07-2006, 05:16 PM

wow! great pictures! they look just like burgers!

aromaticwings

04-08-2006, 11:50 AM

Question about the temps... I thought the temp had to be under 115 degrees so as not to kill enzymes? Yours start at 130? I have also seen other "raw" recipes that do the same thing but start out at a higher temp of 140 then after about 15 -20 minutes you turn the temp down... confused now...

maraw

04-08-2006, 01:06 PM

That's a very good question Debbie. When I first heard of raw foodists doing that, I was confused also. Excalibur has done several enzyme tests using varing temps and found that you can dehydrate at up to 135 degrees for a total of 4 hours without harming the enzymes in the food. The reason for this is because it is the air temp, not the food itself that is that temperature. It takes several hours for food to reach the same temp as the air. In fact, they recommend this when dehydrating certain types of food to keep bacteria counts down. I actually spoke with someone from Excalibur about this very subject just last week. They gave me this link for more info:
http://www.drying123.com/gen12b.htm

I hope this helps.

Anna

RawTruth

04-08-2006, 08:45 PM

Regardless -- Alissa doesn't suggest you do this. (There's even a thread around here somewhere that I think she popped in on to state that.)

And, no one has been able to tell me that any tests were done on food that was intended to consumed with the enzymes intact rather than just on any old food that the user doesn't care about the temperature.

I figure, what's a little more time in the dehydrator, anyway?

RawTruth

04-08-2006, 08:49 PM

What is jicama?Let us know if you're able to find it there -- I doubt it, though. It is pretty localized. I'm even wondering if it's stocked in the Eastern or Midwest areas of the U.S.

maraw

04-08-2006, 09:43 PM

Regardless -- Alissa doesn't suggest you do this. (There's even a thread around here somewhere that I think she popped in on to state that.)...

I figure, what's a little more time in the dehydrator, anyway?

Thanks for that. I will be sure to look around and see if I can find that thread. And I will try to remember and ask Alissa for more details about that at the class in May.

Having said that, it is my understanding that the reason Excalibur conducted these studies is because they have such a large raw clientelle. They wanted to make certain they were keeping within "raw standards" in recommendations and recipes. One concern with dehydrating at low temps for long periods of time is bacteria growth. The longer you keep something in a warm and moist environment, the more likely you are to encourage bacteria growth and spoilage. They believe that this speeds up the drying process without damaging the enzymes.

Of course, this is only what they told me at Excalibur. I will do more searching to see what else I can learn.

Again, thanks for the information RawTruth!

mandarin honey

04-08-2006, 10:19 PM

Let us know if you're able to find it there -- I doubt it, though. It is pretty localized. I'm even wondering if it's stocked in the Eastern or Midwest areas of the U.S.

I buy jicama on occasion and I live in Michigan.

luvnraw

04-08-2006, 10:50 PM

You can find it in the midwest but right now its gross and moldy looking at places carrying it. Should not even be for sale like that! It should be available, good ones usually by May and maybe before but that seems to be when I eat them more....May through October.....Whole Foods in IL has them and locally in NW IN they will be at Meijer, Martins and Super Walmart but not organic.......yummy, believe me I look every week hoping they will be here earlier then May!

rawpriestess

04-08-2006, 11:11 PM

thanks Maraw for the great info on the dehydration temp, I read it, and was quite impressed with the amount of work Excalibur did for it's raw chefs.

I do this also, so does, Gabriel Cousins, it was mentioned in one of his books.

kyrie

04-10-2006, 03:25 AM

Well Raw Truth,

A little more time in the dehydrator if you live in a humid area means spoilage, frustration, wasted energy and money on food ingredients and electricity.

I think raw food has to be doable, and last time I checked mold and bacterial bloom wasn't good for you.

After experiencing complete failiure leaving things in the dehydrator until they had mold hanging off them, I will be starting my food at the higher temp.

And I think considering Excalibur make the dehydrator, and Gabriel Cousins uses the same method there is no damage to be done.

If you wish to run the risk of losing your food, good luck to you. I for one won't be doing that, money doesn't grow on trees.

Carla.

maraw

04-10-2006, 11:28 AM

I have done a little reading on the topic of raw-appropriate dehydrator temps. It seems there is a general concensus that the research conducted by the Excalibur company is without scientific dispute. I cannot locate any documentation showing that dehydrating at a temperature of 140 degrees for (no longer than) 4 hours kills a significant number of enzymes to cause the food to no longer be considered "living." Having said that, it doesn't mean the research isn't out there - I just haven't found it.

I did find that there are many leaders of the raw food movement divided on this topic. Some agree with Excalibur's findings, while others prefer to stand with a safer approach. There are many suggestions to use digital food thermometers in the dehydrator to insure safe drying temps. This sounded like a great idea to me!

Living near the Texas Gulf Coast, I am unable to work within the safety zone of dehydrating at 100 degrees for days on end. I get nothing more than a nasty moldy spoiled raw mess at the end instead of the intended and much desired outcome.

I guess this is one of those topics we will all have to agree to disagree on for the time being, and go with what works best for our lifestyle and ultimate good health.

Now let's get back to those pictures! Whose got a great new recipe with pictures to show off?

Secret Heart

04-10-2006, 05:10 PM

RawTruth

04-10-2006, 05:30 PM

If you wish to run the risk of losing your food, good luck to you. I for one won't be doing that, money doesn't grow on trees.Hey, Carla -- I sure wasn't intending to offend.

I haven't had a problem with mold or undehydrated foods, so that's no doubt why I don't see the need.

If it works for you, great.

As Maraw says, we can sure disagree on this one, as many people do.

Good luck to you in your future dehydrating!

heabrook

04-10-2006, 05:46 PM

This potluck was amazing...I was soooo full! There is a wonderful raw lasagna, a blurry picture of some mango tarts (chad Sarno's recipe I think) and a sweet potato/chocolate pie. I tried some of David Wolfe's chocolate too,....it was amazing.

Heather

That looks rawsome. For the raw lasagna, did you use Alissa's recipe? I haven't tried it yet, but seeing that picture sure makes me want to!

maraw

04-10-2006, 06:53 PM

aromaticwings

04-10-2006, 09:56 PM

Alissa's raw lasagna is really good and very simple too. I made it for some friends last fall and it was just wonderful. Very fresh and very flavorful. In fact, I am going to a potluck in May - I may make it for that event. It is a unique and wonderful flavor, much better than traditional lasagna.

Thanks for the inspiration!
I am sure something like that tastes better warmed up..Right? Do you just get to the pot luck early and have them warming it in dehydrator as the guests arrive?? I am considering going to my first pot luck and unsure what to bring.. first time and all.. and not to good at some of the recipes. It will have to be low money I am sure if hubby lets me go...

Secret Heart

04-10-2006, 10:13 PM

The lasagna is not Alissa's unfortunately. I have the recipe somewhere. I did not make it myself, our gracious host did.
He let is warm in the sun I think for a good while before serving it..it was temperate, but not cold....the marinated veggies in it were scrumptious!
One could conceivably put the lasagna in the dehydrator too just for a little 'zap' before serving.

rawpriestess

04-10-2006, 11:16 PM

beautiful pics of beautiful food

YUMMYYYY

RawTruth

04-10-2006, 11:28 PM

I am sure something like that tastes better warmed up..Right? Do you just get to the pot luck early and have them warming it in dehydrator as the guests arrive?? I am considering going to my first pot luck and unsure what to bring.. first time and all.. and not to good at some of the recipes. It will have to be low money I am sure if hubby lets me go...Believe me, sweetie, most raw fooders are not expecting their food to be warmed up! And ... the recipes taste wonderful just as they are at room temperature.

A great (and economical) thing to bring would be the Mock Salmon Pate with celery sticks and/or red pepper strips for dipping. Simple is okay.

If you have some Nama Shoyu and raw olive oil, you can do marinated veggies -- an un-stir fry. That's also low-cost and really good. Don't feel like you have to make a fancy recipe for a potluck!!

Zena

04-18-2006, 11:05 PM

Tonight I made salad and 'spaghetti' for mom and I, it turned out WONDERFULLY: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/PerpetualHysteria/mmmomg.png

I used a big spaghetti squash, it took like an HOUR to pull out and seperate all the strands... and I just got a saladacco and could've used something else, but I wanted spaghetti squash, darnit! One large one was a generous portion for two people. Search to figure out how to cut them. We used the sauce here: http://www.fromsadtoraw.com/Recipes/SpaghettiSauce.htm Except we doubled it and altered it a bit, it was fantastic. So we used 30 cherry tomatoes(It actually was just one pack that said grape tomatoes, but it's the same, right...?), only ONE full sized carrot because those instructions are confusing, just one green onion still, 2 tsp. Garlic Powder... AND half a small clove of garlic, that was an accident! But it tasted great if you love garlic, which we do. 3 2/3 Tbsp. of olive oil, and 3 2/3 Tbsp. nama shoyu instead of Tamari. 1/2 tsp. Thyme, and a sprig(about 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped?) of fresh oregano, plus three light shakes of sea salt from a salt shaker. Garnished with saladacco'd carrot and fresh oregano. It was WONDERFUL, tasted just like real spaghetti! Mom complained that it was cold, but I liked it, and it's easily heated up in a water bath or dehdrator or something. The salad was bagged Spring Mix with various greens, spinach and red leaf and romaine and radicchio and stuff, chopped green onion, jicama, red and orange bell peppers, grated carrot and beet, mung bean sprouts, and 'crunchy sprouts' that are just misc. and come in a pack. The wonderful dressing was made by dicing however much ginger you want and putting it in almond butter with a little water, mixed with a fork REALLY well or blended, we just always experiment and never have set amounts, but it's delicious.

Cinnamon

04-19-2006, 05:49 AM

That looks like a wonderful meal Zena, thank you for sharing! But the way I LOVE your name!

Secret Heart

04-19-2006, 03:10 PM

These are some burritos that I made last night...that's salsa on the left...I couldn't finish it!!! In the burritos are sprouts (which you can't see), chili and guacamole:>

Heather

Punky

04-19-2006, 03:18 PM

Those burritos look so good Secret Heart! Thanks for sharing. I will
definately be making those tomarrow!
Everyone's food pics look amazing! I love this thread :D

You can check out my food pics by following the link after my signiture line
on the bottom. Let me know if it doesn't work.

misslinda

04-19-2006, 03:45 PM

Oh my goodnees! Those looks so culinarily EXCELLENT! Your own recipe? :)

Punky, I will be on stand by for you pics :D

onesmartcookie

04-19-2006, 04:03 PM

collard leaves make the perfect wrappers. looks so good =)

Punky

04-19-2006, 05:10 PM

Punky, I will be on stand by for you pics :D

Miss Linda,
Did the link work? It is suppose to open up to my yahoo pic folder.

dreamrawalwz

04-19-2006, 05:10 PM

I got raw nori sheets yesterday from Naturalzing.com and got inspired to make sushi. Let's just say it didn't turn out too pretty. While I was cutting it to size the stuffing squirted out!

http://i3.tinypic.com/vyldsy.jpg

Above are my sushi, uh...segments and my "asian noodles" that are supposed to mimic rice noodles. They're cucumbers marinated in ACV and olive oil.

http://i3.tinypic.com/vyle7b.jpg
These are my cookies. I havn't ahd seeds in a year and I don't know if I'm allergic to flax seeds or hemp seeds so I decided to give it a shot. They're hemp seeds, flax seeds (both ground up), honey, rasins, and half a banana.

CorporalChicken

04-19-2006, 05:16 PM

Those cookies look so adorable! Is it possible to grow out of loving interesting-shaped cookies? :D

The noodles looked tasty too!

misslinda

04-19-2006, 06:00 PM

Dream !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YummmmmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm!

This looks FANTASTIC.......I like your noodle recipe --I will try. What sushi recipe did you follow? Cookies are so adorable :)

dreamrawalwz

04-19-2006, 07:45 PM

I kinda did my own recipe, but with the guidance from another website. I can't rember waht the site was, but I found it within here if you search for "sushi" on title only. I used cauliflower with olive oil, lemon, and a little bit of honey as the "rice." I also added a variety of spices. I julianned baby carrots, cucumber, celery, redpepper, and avocado to put in the center and rolled it up :) Oh, first I marinated the veggies for 30 minutes before i put them in with olive oil and lemon juice.

Punky

04-20-2006, 08:35 AM

Ok here's some of my food pics (which you can see under my "check out my raw food pics" link following my signiture line). I tried to post my pics on this thread but
it said they were too large.
Thanks for looking . :p

ChaiLife

04-20-2006, 08:45 AM

Oh my gosh! Punky, your food is gorgeous!!!! :eek:
Kelly

Denise Nicole

04-20-2006, 08:53 AM

Wow! They look so yummy!

misslinda

04-20-2006, 09:19 AM

Oh my goodness Punky !!!!!!! I love love everything ---you are such a natural at this. The food looks soooooooo great and Alex is adorable :)

I love your Kitchen table btw. :)

Isabelle

04-20-2006, 02:03 PM

Wow, guys! Those look delicious!!! :D

maydolphin10

04-20-2006, 04:43 PM

ooo it just makes me so happy to c yummy food lol

Ginger

04-20-2006, 07:25 PM

Stir toss:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/RVMsSanctuary/FooD/stirtoss.jpg

Steak wraps with cheese & onions:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/RVMsSanctuary/FooD/steakwraps.jpg

Cinnamon

04-21-2006, 12:09 AM

Here are a few things I made today.
Green bean salad
Pad Thai
Pesto stuffed mushrooms
Cinnamon rolls (made these a few days ago and just took these out of the freezer)

wyjoz

04-21-2006, 01:16 AM

Any chance for a recipe for: Steak wraps with cheese & onions ? Please? Joz

shelah

04-21-2006, 06:01 AM

yes, RVM, please do share! :D
many blessings,
shelah

samadhisoul

04-21-2006, 07:19 AM

...and the green bean salad, and which frosting did u use for the cinn rolls? I made some yesterday and my frosting is sorta iffy

luvnraw

04-21-2006, 08:21 AM

The steak wrap with cheese and onion looks fabulous for dinner followed by those aromatic (I am guessing) cinnamon rolls as a dessert later that night!! Recipes for both would be awesome!! ;)

Punky

04-21-2006, 08:39 AM

Oh my goodness Punky !!!!!!! I love love everything ---you are such a natural at this. The food looks soooooooo great and Alex is adorable :)

I love your Kitchen table btw. :)

Thanks everyone for the kind remarks
:D

Punky

04-21-2006, 08:41 AM

Any chance for a recipe for: Steak wraps with cheese & onions ? Please? Joz

Yes Yes, I would love the recipe too. Those look sooo sooo good.

Everything on this thread looks so wonderful. Must go eat now, LOL.
Seriously, you guys rawk. I love all the vibrant food
:D

Cinnamon

04-21-2006, 09:16 AM

I love seeing food pics too, this is a great thread!

The cinnamon roll recipe was posted on another thread by karenbeel, it is very similar to the one in Alissa's book so I compared the two and will include any changes I made below too.

Cinnamon Buns

2 C almond meal
1 C flax meal
1 C dates
1/4 Tsp salt (I don't use salt)
dash of cayenne (I didn't add this either)
Blend dates. Mix all ingredients into dough. Place on Teflex sheet. Cover with another. Roll out until dough is uniform thickness.

Filling
1/2 C dates
1/2 C raisins
1 Tbl cinnamon (and for me extra cinnamon!)
water (about 1/8 of a cup or more)
Place in food processor until smooth. Spread on dough sheet. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and raisins. Roll dough up. Slice to desired thickness.
(I made 1 1/2 amount of this recipe as I knew I'd want lots of filling and I used pecans.)

Frosting
1 C soaked cashews
6 Tbl honey or dates (I used some of both)
1 Tsp vanilla
add water
Blend until smooth

Now I have to say I LOVE this frosting and made another batch and we've been using it as a fruit dip. It is delicious! The next time I will add some orange juice instead of the water. I think you'll really enjoy it Samadhisoul. I also put a few rolls in the dehydrator to warm up and then frost and eat, Rawkinlocs suggested this and they really are good warm.

And the green bean recipe was in another thread also, posted by Veggie. She said this recipe is based on Rhonda Malkmus' recipe from the book Recipes for Life.

1-2 cups green beans (pick tiny tender beans)
1 tomato (I used cherry tomatoes)
1/4 onion (I was out of onion so I used onion and garlic powder)
2 TBSP olive oil or flax oil or udos oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
(I also put in a sprinkle of Balsamic vinegar)

It tastes best if you let the flavors marinate for several hours.

Enjoy!

Punky

04-21-2006, 09:37 AM

Thanks Cinnamon!
Those cinn-buns look heavenly! I'm drooling...
I have green beans in the frig, so will go make that now.
Thanks!!!!

luvnraw

04-21-2006, 10:46 AM

Thanks for posting the recipes! Pictures are fabulous and give us great inspiration for raw!

wyjoz

04-21-2006, 03:11 PM

RVM: YOU HAVE cacao maca almond milk freezer pop (not strained- it's better strained though)! on your journal section; would you share that recipe also?

Cinnamon

04-22-2006, 12:29 AM

Here are two recipes I made today. The first is Alissa's Corn Chowder and I added seasonings and chopped veggies. The second one is a fruit salad with chocolate pudding and cashew frosting on top. The pudding is based on Alissa's Black Forest Cake (2nd layer without the cherries) and the frosting recipe I posted above from the Cinnamon Buns. Chowder for lunch and pudding with fruit for dinner, gotta love it!

Lunar*Fey

04-22-2006, 07:03 AM

WOW everything looks so delicious! Can you all uncook me up a feast!? lol.

Cinnamon, how does the corn chowder taste? I have some corn so I was thinking of maybe trying that sometime soon...

Cinnamon

04-22-2006, 09:57 AM

Lunar*Fey, I am still getting used to uncooked soups! This one I spiced up enough that I did like it and the veggies added great flavor too. The raw soups I've tried including broccoli and pea and this corn chowder too are a bit foamy, maybe the avocado in them causes this, I'm not sure. Experiment and see what you think, I am still working out the kinks to find a soup or two that I really really enjoy!

Lunar*Fey

04-22-2006, 04:13 PM

thanks Cinnamon :)

HellsBells

04-22-2006, 08:13 PM

Wow, how did you make the honey mustard/agave sauce?

Ginger

04-22-2006, 11:30 PM

Ok the freezer pop was simple! Just make almond milk like you normally do but when blending add a few cacao beans & a scoop of maca! Strain it & pour it into those kids popsicle trays & freeze! YUM!

Steak wraps (recipe & pics):
http://p097.ezboard.com/frawforallfrm8.showMessage?topicID=8.topic

Zena

04-22-2006, 11:48 PM

Inspired by the clips from Alissa's DVD(Which I really need to get!) at http://greenchefs.tv, I made mom and I a lovely collard green wrap today! Mung beans, carrot, beet, red bell pepper, avocado... http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/zenaraw/100_3080.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/zenaraw/100_3081.jpg Well, it got ripped and didn't hold together that well, and the presentation is nonexistant, but it was delicious! :D

Ginger

04-22-2006, 11:57 PM

Wow those colors just jump right through the screen atcha! Gorgeous!!

wyjoz

04-23-2006, 01:27 AM

Thank You for Freezer Pop recipe/instructions. will try some Joz

aledwards

04-23-2006, 06:26 AM

my husband & I are on a crepe kick... 3 times in 2 weeks now. -and they all disappear each time! ha! The other pictures are of a chocolate cake & a "nori night"... kind of like a "taco night" I wused to have as a kid. We chop up veggies, make a few fillings, and fill nori sheets as we want to- the fillings in the pic are veggies, guacamole, and mock salmon pate.

misslinda

04-23-2006, 09:34 AM

Aleward, I wish I were your husband!!! Lucky man :D Everything looks TOO perfect--Yummmmmmmmmmmy.

Cinnamon, I HOPE you are coming to the potluck with your EXTREGAVANT culinary skills! :D

Zena, you are so talented --that collardwrap was beatfilly done. Is that beet shred wrapped on the outside (sec photo)?
can I ask how old you are?
:)

Zena

04-23-2006, 10:53 AM

Aledwards, that looks delicious!

MissLinda, thank you so much! Yes, it's litle beet strands. And I just turned 14. :D

aledwards

04-23-2006, 11:01 AM

Thanks Zena & Misslinda! ..... but I don't think much can top that cake you made Zena! It's just beautiful! It's a total inspiration... I need to try something like it one day. Maybe a birthday. It's gorgeous! I just started taking pictures of food I make. So many people think my diet must be so bland.. and I would like to have the pictures to proove them wrong.

I love this thread!

:p

Zena

04-23-2006, 11:28 AM

Thank you so much, i'm blushing. I'm so glad that people are saying i've inspired them, what more could I ask for? If you ever make something like that please post it! Or anything else for that matter, this thread IS fantastic, my fav definitely. I just started taking pictures AND making food, the first 'raw meal' I made was the spaghetti in this thread. I've found that I really love being creative with food and showing people we eat more than salads, like you said. :D

Lunar*Fey

04-23-2006, 02:33 PM

Everyone's food looks amazing!

Zena- I saw your bday pictures, looks like you have some talent! You're 14!? I just turned 15 :). Is your family supportive of you going RAW?

Elouet

04-23-2006, 02:41 PM

Zena, you're totally amazing! I hadn't seen you on the board until those birthday photos, that's awesome! Is your whole family raw? I saw your webpage, and that you're an apprentice at an aromatherapy shop, how neat! I'm glad you have a supportive family, and enjoy raw yourself. Keep setting a great example for how fun raw can be!

misslinda

04-23-2006, 05:53 PM

And I just turned 14. :D

HOLY GRAIL! You are very inspiring :)

Zena

04-23-2006, 06:17 PM

Cool Lunar*Fey, thank you! And happy late birthday! I'm glad there's someone else here close to my age. My mom is very supportive, and everyone else is just like 'Well, it doesn't seem BAD for you...'

Elouet, thank yooou! My mom was raw for a while but is now probably only about 50%, she wants to get back up to at least 85% though. She turned me onto it in the first place. Thank you for visiting the site! I mentioned it partially as an advertisement, heheh.

MissLinda, thank you. :D

Green Life

04-23-2006, 08:21 PM

I made my first pecan pie today, and the family raved about it. Hopefully I can get a pic soon.

ChaiLife

04-23-2006, 09:44 PM

I made my first pecan pie today too! :D

I cut it a little too soon. I just couldn't help myself. LOL I also topped it with some banana ice cream and it was MARVELOUS!!!

Kelly

maraw

04-24-2006, 08:09 AM

Kelly - you little rascal. You didn't tell me you made a pecan pie! You're too humble for your own good. Did the kids like it?

What's next on your menu? I can't wait to see...

Anna

ChaiLife

04-24-2006, 09:24 AM

Anna,
Thanks! I hadn't intended on making it but when I read the recipe I just had to have it. It's so good! I emailed you a picture but I see that you saw this one first. ;)

Next on the menu...not so sure. But I sure am having fun "cooking" up these recipes! :D

Kelly
PS This morning's menu was the obligatory Banana Chocolate Milkshake. Can't get enough of it.
Ahhhhh...if we only had Taste-O-Vision. :p

maraw

04-24-2006, 09:37 AM

Looks yummy! I am working on a lemon/organge/citrus cream tart today. Hopefully will have it ready before our outing this evening. I really want to make something special for our anniversary. Something new, you know?

I post pictures if it turns out well.

misslinda

04-24-2006, 09:40 AM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chailife if I had a million dollars right now, I'd give it to you just to have a piece of your pie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) EXCELlENT.

ChaiLife

04-24-2006, 09:50 AM

MissLinda,
If you had a million dollars I would hand deliver it! :D
If you haven't made the pecan pie I HIGHLY recommend it. It's pretty easy too. :p

maraw

04-24-2006, 11:31 AM

Today is our seventh wedding anniversary and I wanted to come up with a really special meal and dessert - something we haven't had before. So far, I've got the dessert, apple and lemon cream tart. My husband likes apples and I like lemon - I thought this would be a nice combo considering the occassion. The crust really turned out nice. My two year-old had the remaining crumbs as part of her breakfast!

Nenyath

04-24-2006, 11:34 AM

That is just beautiful Maraw! I wish I could also enjoy the taste of it! ;)

Fly forever free..

ChaiLife

04-24-2006, 11:40 AM

Anna,
Those turned out so beautiful!!!! Will you be posting the recipe on your web site? :D

Kelly

maraw

04-24-2006, 02:54 PM

I just finished uploading it. You should be able to see it now.

If you make it, let me know what you think.

Talk to you later -

Anna

Raene

04-24-2006, 03:10 PM

Help! I can't figure out how to post pics. :(

shelah

04-24-2006, 03:12 PM

anna,
thank you for posting the recipe -- they look amazing!!
many blessings,
shelah

ChaiLife

04-24-2006, 03:17 PM

MangoMan

04-24-2006, 03:18 PM

I just wanted to post a photo of one of the first things I've made from Alissa's book: Avocado Cups. Mmm, I ate them all in one sitting! Yumm!!

Hmm, I uploaded it using 'attach files' and it doesn't show up in the 'preview post' ... we'll see what pops up once this is submitted...

Ahh... there they are! Yumm! I'm going to make those again, TODAY!

maraw

04-24-2006, 03:21 PM

Help! I can't figure out how to post pics. :(
When you post a reply, scroll down a little on the page below the text block and you will see an option for "Manage Attachments." Click on that - it will lead you to locating the file locally on your computer. Be sure to make your image small enough to post.

Does that help?

Vandy

04-24-2006, 03:24 PM

maraw

04-24-2006, 03:26 PM

Anna,
I am definnitely going to make those tarts. Do you think you can dehydrate the almond pulp leftover from making almond milk to make almond meal and almond flour?

Also, how many young coconuts does it take you to get two cups? I hrdly get any meat out of mine!

Thanks for coming up with so many delicious recipes. I am in LOVE with your green smothie AND the cranberry almond slaw. Now I gotta try that apple cobbler. YUM!!!! :p

Thanks Kelly! Those are some of my favorites too. Yes, you can definitely use dehydrated almond pulp to make the flour.

FYI - I am eating some of the cobbler now - guess I need to get some apples in me. I can't seem to eat enough of the lately.

It should take about 4 coconuts to make the complete recipe of filling for this. I get an average of about 1/2 cup meat from each young Thai coconut and about 1 cup of water. If you are just making it for the 4 of you, you could cut it in half.

Bon Apetite!

Anna

maraw

04-24-2006, 03:29 PM

Ahh... there they are! Yumm! I'm going to make those again, TODAY!

No joke - those look wonderful! Hey, MangoMan, did you try adding a little Mango? No pun intended. I really like the flavors of avocado, tomato, and mango. ooooooooooooooooooooooo

Thanks for sharing. Seeing really does make a difference.

maraw

04-24-2006, 03:37 PM

Maraw~

I am coming home to Houston next weekend for the summer!!! Will there be any fun raw events going on?? I know you gave me the number of your friend who runs the Co-op, but her number was in my stored PM's (which no longer exist)... what was her website again?

Also, I'd love to babysit!! Let me know if you need anything!

Kristina

ChaiLife~

Excited to meet you too!

Sounds like a potluck in the making! Let's plan it for late May - I'll have a lot to share when I get back from New Hampshire, and Kelly is keeping me pretty busy before then. ;)

Kristina, I really could use some help with babysitting if you are serious. I want to make some classes family-friendly and offer child-care. If you and maybe a friend are interested, give me a call, or shoot an email my way: anna@therawtable.com.

Thanks, and welcome home! Let me know when you are available for dinner - you too Kelly. Maybe we can get some of your friends interested also.

I MUST go finish putting our big dinner together now, and get off of this computer!

Take care everyone,
Anna

Zena

04-24-2006, 03:53 PM

The pie, smoothie, tarts, avocado cups... everything looks fantastic! Mmmm, thanks for posting everyone. I can't afford the book yet, so I think i'll just have to experiment making my own avocado cups...

Anyway, I just made Green Life's "Mushroom Green Wilted Soup" (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13531). I changed the recipe a little(posted how in the thread), but it was still delicioooooous!

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/zenaraw/wonderfulsooooup.jpg

wyjoz

04-24-2006, 04:54 PM

Zena: Thanks for your: delights of a young heart. WOW! you'r a natural talent and 14 forever young. It's a delight to have you sharing with us. You inspired me to do this soup. I'v been doing RP corn chowder! well Alissa's recipe, but use a lot of spices and a lot of sliced veggies added to it.

wyjoz

04-24-2006, 04:57 PM

Maraw: Thank you for all your recipes you'r sharing with us. I love the pictures!

Soup and Tarts how can we go wrong? Joz

Raene

04-24-2006, 07:01 PM

Here's a picture from my mom's birthday dinner. I made calzones, pea soup, salad, and chocolate cake...all from Alissa's book. Will post more soon, including the Easter bunny cake pictures.

Green Life

04-24-2006, 08:42 PM

Here's my pecan pie!

Thank you to my Husband who posted the pic and my Son who took the pic!

aromaticwings

04-24-2006, 09:19 PM

I believe we have two young chefs in the making here... great pics Thanks for sharing...

Green Life

04-24-2006, 09:59 PM

Zena, the soup looks soooo delicious. Thanks for trying it. Your soup looks creamier then mine did. Did you add any almond milk to it?

:D life

Zena

04-24-2006, 11:44 PM

Green Life, your pecan pie looks great too! Ohhh the soup was soo delicious, thank you so much. I didn't add any almond milk though, just made the changes I mentioned in the other thread... maybe the miso I used was a different kind? Cold Mountain Mellow White? Or I think it might just be the picture, it wasn't that creamy in real life... now that I think about it, almond milk might be really good! :)

Joz, aromaticwings, thank you! Hmmm, i'd been wanting to try the corn chowder actually, maybe i'll do that next!

wyjoz

04-25-2006, 01:24 AM

Do you have the recipe for corn chowder? it's simply delicious, add spices. little at a time till you hit just the right taste. Once I just overdid it and it's too strong. let me know I'll share the recipe. You'r too cute not to share with !

Zena

04-25-2006, 03:00 AM

You said it was RP's so i'm sure I could find it, but it would save me some time and be appreciated if you shared it with me. :D

Also, tonight's dinner was honeybee joy's Avocado Curry Pasta (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12680&highlight=avocado+curry), once again edited a little as I forgot to add cucumbers, used half a sweet potato for the pasta too, and put the sweet potato and zucchini leftover slices in the sauce, trying in vain to tone down the lemon juice... the lemon was pretty big, so there was definitely too much juice and it was the main flavor, but it was still really good. Oh, I also added cayenne and five spice powder along with the TONSSSS of curry. It turned out LOOKING... interesting... but tasted really good! Approval from the whole family, and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/zenaraw/100_3092.jpg

Rawkinlocs

04-25-2006, 03:02 AM

Zena, I am SO impressed by you!!

Mind if I fix you up with my 14 year old son? ;)

dreamrawalwz

04-25-2006, 07:54 AM

So i had a nagging craving for rice, smashers...something warm yesterday. So I came up with a yummy replacement :) At first I called it rice, but the texture and visual looked more like quinoa or cuscus (sp?). I put cauliflower into my food prcessor. In another bowl I added juice of 1/2 a lemon, splash of olive oil, a flat plastic spoon full of honey (so not quite a tbs), cayanne, chilli pepper, and some salt. I mixed it up very well and stuck it in the oven at 110 degrees for 45 minutes.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/dreamalwz/Photography/quinoatwo.jpg

I have more cookies deydrating right now that I'll post when I get home.

Green Life

04-25-2006, 08:59 AM

wyjoz

04-25-2006, 11:52 AM

Zena: You said it was RP's so i'm sure I could find it, but it would save me some time and be appreciated if you shared it with me.

RP did not post a recipe per se; she wrote 'MY FAMOUS CREAMY CORN CHOWDER, WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FRESH MUSHROOMS, CORN, RED PEPPER, AND YELLOW SQUASH mmmmmmmmmmmmmm I EAT THIS ALMOST EVERY DAY, OH, IT'S MADE WITH ALMOND MILK "

Corn Chowder for Zena:

2 1/2 C ALMOND MILK
2 C fresh corn
1 clove garlic crushed
1 each soaked sun dried tomato
Blend Well above ingredients
Add
dash sesame oil
dash soy sauce
1 t chili pepper
1/2 t cumin
*** can add 1/2 jalapenio diced
if you want it spicier
Top with
sliced sweet onion
mushrooms
red pepper
yellow squash
zuchini
top with finely chopped parsley
ADJUST SEASONINGS TO YOUR TASTE