I am off to Boulder to see my wonderful daughter and meet some new people interested in raw. I also plan to relax and enjoy the mountain air. As I pack for the trip, I also am preparing so I can stay mostly raw while traveling. I have a few travel tricks that I would…

Yesterday, we talked about raw food and cold weather. It’s so much easier to stay committed to raw when it is warm out. Fresh fruit and vegetables are abundant and in season. As the cold weather approaches, our bodies crave more substantial, warmer foods. One way I deal with this is to make my favorite…

Desserts, we all love them. They are a big part of the connection between celebration and food. They are also one of the most nutritionally deficient “food” we eat. Think about what goes into a traditional chocolate ganache tart. The filling is dark chocolate and heavy cream. The crust? Artery clogging butter and white flour….

Luke is my daughter’s dog. He is also a rescue and one of the sweetest yet strangest dogs I have ever known. Luke was a stray. He is missing part of his ear. Even though we have had him for over four years, he is still afraid of noises and quickly moving objects. Luke tries…

I often get asked how I got started with raw foods. It all involves a TV show, my trying to make the food because it sounded so interesting, and my daughters vowing to never eat raw food again after they tasted what I made. That was a long time ago. My daughters now love the…

Another way to enjoy your Sun Dried Tomato Pumpkin Seed Pesto. Yesterday, we placed it on a tomato slice and made a great appetizer. Today, enjoy the wonderful flavor and health benefits of pumpkin seeds in a main dish! Combined with zucchini noodles and heirloom tomatoes, this dish makes a filling lunch or dinner that…

When we eat a raw food diet, it is important to pay attention to the nutrients we are getting. Honestly, when we eat any type of food we should be paying attention to the nutrients we get. The funny thing is that when I was eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) I never had anyone…

I was going to write “cookies” and leave it at that. Seriously, do we need any more words? Cookies have played a large part in many people’s lives. I recently asked some friends what their favorite cookie memory was. The stories that came back were great. Everyone had a very vivid memory involving cookies and…

I remember getting grounded for playing with my food. Seriously. I was crushing crackers and making little designs in my soup. It sent my dad right over the edge. I don’t think he would be so upset anymore. Actually, I think he would be downright pleased.     I believe that eating raw food should…