Cheesy Nutritional Yeast

Posted on October 25, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Nutritional Yeast Flakes

Nutritional Yeast Flakes

I love nutritional yeast!  It has this cheesy, creamy taste to it and it is nutritional, hence the name.

What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast is not bakers or brewers yeast.  Nutritional yeast is produced by culturing a yeast in a nutrient medium from either beet molasses or glucose, for several days.

All nutritional yeast is not the same and nutritional values vary from one manufacturer to another. On average, two tablespoons provides 60 calories, 9 g of protein and is a complete protein, providing all nine amino acids the human body cannot produce. It is also a source of selenium, potassium, folic acid, selenium, zinc, and iron.  Nutritional yeast has a nice bonus of 35 to 100 percent of all of the B vitamins, except for B12. It is also naturally low in fat and sodium and is free of sugar, dairy, and gluten. Continue reading →

Recipes & Eats

Chocolate Almond Halvah

Posted on October 24, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

chocolate

Almonds

Almonds

A DIVINE recipe!!
This is a decadent healthy treat. Cacao, almonds, honey and tahini…we are talking gorgeous here!  Mix a few ingredients together, chill, cut into cubes and, wait, its done? So easy!

The best part is (well second best next to the yumminess) is that the ingredients are good, nutritious and healthy ingredients. You won’t feel any guilt indulging on this dish or giving it to your loved ones.

Here is the link to the recipe for Chocolate Almond Halvah! My treat to you!

Rhonda

Honey

Honey

Desserts, Raw Recipes, Recipes & Eats

Dandy Dandelion

Posted on October 22, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

dandelionsThe dandy dandelion is being relentlessly sprayed, pulled, and dug up to prevent it from marring the face of our pristine green lawns.  But are we missing something important? Haven’t I seen dandelion greens mixed in with other greens at the supermarket? Yes, and they are the exact same dandelion.

Dandelions are a highly nutritious green as well as it has medicinal properties. They are being found in green mixes at the supermarket and in dishes at gourmet restaurants across America.

Dandelion greens can be used in salads, green smoothies, tea or any recipe calling for greens. They are wonderful sauteed with onion, garlic and olive oil. The best time to harvest the greens is in the spring when they are young, tender, and more tasty. After spring the leaves can become bitter. The greens can be dried and used as a tea. Continue reading →

Wild Foods

Guide to Super Raw Foods

Posted on October 21, 2013 by rhonda 2 Comments

I am SO excited! After two years of a really big learning curve, I have published my book,
The Guide to Super Raw Foods.  This is a guide and recipe book  with delectable desserts, main entrees, snacks, salads, soups and more.   Created for anyone who would like to add more power-packed raw foods into your diet!

This book has taught me to be appreciative of my strengths and weaknesses as this has been a challenging adventure.  It feels so good to be able to share my favorites with those of you who are wanting delicious recipes as a go to anytime.

rawbookcoversizedTake a peek by clicking on the book cover above-I hope that you like it!

Available in Kindle and E-book PDF

Rhonda

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You scream, I scream, we all scream for Vegan Icecream!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Chocolate, and pistachio vegan ice cream

Chocolate, and pistachio vegan ice cream

I adore ice cream. Who doesn’t? But a long time ago I gave up the dairy and recently I found some recipes for vegan ice cream and I am happily in love again with this dessert!

If you have a ice cream maker, than vegan ice cream is so easy to make!  Vegan ice cream is made with almond, soy, coconut, hemp or rice milk. They can be a simple vanilla or a gourmet lavender coconut ice cream. Continue reading →

Desserts, Raw Recipes, Recipes & Eats

Quote: Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on October 8, 2013 by rhonda 2 Comments
Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King

“Violence anywhere hurts everyone, everywhere.

One day the absurdity of the almost universal human belief in the slavery of other animals, will be palpable. We shall then have discovered our souls and become worthier of sharing this planet with them.

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscious stupidity. “

These powerful statements were taken from a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King March 25, 1965, on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol. Continue reading →

Animal Love, Quotes

Rosy Rose Hips

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

RosehipsRose hips are amazing little fruits loaded with vitamin C.  This is a wonderful resource to forage for to prepare for the winter season. They can be used in a tea, tincture or even smoothies.

Rose hips are the fruits on rose bushes that ripens in late fall into a cherry red color. You can find them anywhere you can find rose bushes.  Continue reading →

Garden & Edibles, Wild Foods

Quote: Paul and Linda McCartney

Posted on September 26, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

Paul and Linda McCartney quote

“We don’t eat anything that has to be killed for us.  We’ve been through a lot, and we’ve reached a stage where we really value life.”  – Paul and Linda McCartney

Paul and Linda shared their message in a simple way by sharing what they believed.  Even though Linda is no longer here Paul still shares his message through a 13 minute you tube video called “Glass Walls.” Continue reading →

Animal Love, Quotes

Tabouli with Fresh Peaches

Posted on September 26, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment
Tabouli

Tabouli

This morning I was standing at my kitchen counter looking at all the peaches my hubby picked from our tree, and I thought what can I do with some of these peaches?

So I scoured my pantry and found an organic box of tabouli, and a quick, nutritious salad was made in a flash!   This is such an easy way to use some local fresh peaches this time of year. Continue reading →

Recipes & Eats, Salads

Books: The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone

Posted on September 26, 2013 by rhonda Leave a comment

kinddietA few years ago a friend lent me The Kind Diet book.  I read it in a couple of days and ordered my own copy.  I was struck by the authenticity of Alicia’s writing style which is so sweet, intuitive and funny and informative.  I shared my copy with my neighbor who also bought her own copy, and she became my first student to mentor on the benefits of a plant based diet. Continue reading →

Book Reviews