New Blog

I now have a new blog, the raw garden, that I have been uppdating more regularly. Here is the link if you want to have a look. http://therawgarden.blogspot.com/
The blog includes recipes, raw food info and gardening tips and ideas. Hope you enjoy!

Cacao pudding

I know that there has been a lot of scares recently regarding cacao. Is it a stimulant? Is it safe? Is it really raw?
My view is that I would rather have raw cacao powder and make my own treat than buy a chemical filled packaged "treat,".
Living in a cold climate I think it works as a wonderful comfort food, and people forget, everything in moderation.

Cacao Pudding

2 bananas
2-6 pre-soaked dates (depending on taste,)
1-2 teaspoons cacao powder
1 cup water.

Add water and dates to a blender until you have achieved a thick paste. Add the bananas and cacao powder until you have a think and smooth consistency.
Eat as is or gently heat.

I think this makes a wonderful dessert as a treat or even as breakfast on a cold morning.

Wake up Smoothie

In the morning I really crave a smoothie that will wake me up and that can be made in less than five minutes.

Wake up Smoothie

Bag watercress
Banana
Mango
1 teaspooon Spirulina
Water

Mix all of the ingredients in a blender and you have a refreshing bright green smothie. Put in the ingredients in any quantity you fancy apart from the spirulina. I always put spirulina in my morning smoothies as I find it helps me to wake up.

Tip 1; Pre peel and chop mangoes when you buy them and store in a plastic box in your fridge until needed. It really takes the hasle out of peeling it before work. I tend to freeze some mango as well so I have something ready for any emergencies where I am out of anything fresh.

Tip 2; Shop around for superfoods. I find most superfoods really overpriced. Always compare prices. This is the cheapest I have found in my local town. I did find another company selling Spirulina for over twice the amount!

Tip 3; Allways start the day with a cup of warm water with a slice of lemon. It has to be the most cheap detox drink around. Your digestion will thank you for it.
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=422


See here for more Smoothie ideas.

Quick Cauliflower rice

Here is a quick simple and inexspensive recipe I love to make. What's great is that it reminds me of a cooked food and the only equipment you need is a grater.

Quick Cauliflower rice

1 cauliflower
raisins
turmeric powder
olive oil
any spicy dried fresh herbs to taste

-Wash and grate the cauliflower to make a rice texture.
-Drizzle with a bit of oil and mix.
-Add enough turmeric to give a yellow colour.
-Season with herbs to taste (try curry powder, chilli powder, lemon juice,)
-Add a handful of raisins and mix.

I haven't given quantity guidelines as this is such a simple recipe and it's more fun to experiment and use your own judgement.

Serving suggestions,
Serve with marinated veg,
Make a raw curry sauce and serve with mushrooms,
Make a sweet and sour dressing and serve with cashews,
Spoon a bit of the mixture in lettuce leaves and eat like an open sandwich.

Will keep for a few days in the fridge so you can make lot's.

Enjoy x

Rawkathon!

I just recieved a very exciting e-mail, telling me about a seven day FREE living food event. The rawkathon will run from October 19th and is the chance to watch a free webcast or online video everyday by inspiring raw and living food experts.

This includes advice from Dr Gabriel Cousens, David Wolfe and Dr Doug Graham.

Sign up to take part....

http://www.rawkathon.com/index-main.html