Author Archives: Deanna

Triple Chocolate Cherry Pie (The Raw Pie Challenge)

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Deanna

I’ve been in a rut. Stuck. I’ve been making the same handful of things over and over, spending the least amount of time in the kitchen as possible. Living on giant bowls of fresh sweet cherries and big shredded cabbage … Continue reading →

Posted in cherries, chocolate, coconut, Cooking Challenges, dates, desserts, grain-free, nuts, raw, vegan | Tagged , , , , , | 33 Comments

Secret Recipe Club: Fake Ginger

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Deanna

Are you good at keeping secrets? Do you like a discovering new foodie blogs? Are you up for a challenge? Then, you should head on over to Amanda’s Cooking and join her Secret Recipe Club. That’s exactly what I did … Continue reading →

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Kiddo Creations: Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Deanna

I’m home with a sick kiddo today. He’s wiped out. Spent. Beat. I guess we played a little too hard this weekend. Can kiddo’s get fun hangovers? If they can, I think he has one. But, he isn’t too spent … Continue reading →

Posted in bananas, blueberries, breakfast, cinnamon, coconut, drinks, raw, spinach, vegan | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Raw Green Pea Hummus

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Deanna

Mmmmm….. Hummus. I love you, so. Sadly, raw garbanzo beans, even sprouted ones, just don’t do it for me. Believe me. I’ve tried. But raw peas? My mouth is happy to dance with a big ol’ bowl of raw peas, … Continue reading →

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Coconut Cacao Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Deanna

When I was in sixth grade, I had to do a demonstration for school. Even then I was a bit of a foodie. Well, not exactly a high-brow foodie, but I loved to cook. So, I decided to demonstrate making … Continue reading →

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Raw Pesto Guac Salad

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Deanna

Some things in life are ugly. Industrial waste. Scowling faces. Hairless dogs. (Okay maybe hairless dogs are so ugly they’re cute.) Lately, the state of my health has been ugly. I’ve caught one virus after another. My energy is low. … Continue reading →

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Frozen Triple B Bites

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Deanna

So many challenges, so little time. The Sweet or Savory challenge ingredient of the month is blueberries.     The raw challenge of the month is ice cream sandwiches.     The spunky holiday is Independence day and cliché as … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread Beany Spread

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Deanna

Don’t you just love the rhythm of that title? But, beans? And, bananas? Together? Oh yes, I did. Really, it’s all the rage. I’m just copying the masters. First there was Evan, The Wanna Be Chef and his Dessert Hummus. … Continue reading →

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Indian Spiced Rice “Pudding”

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Deanna

Well, I would update you on what I ate the last couple of days of the sugar-free challenge. But, there’s not much to report. It was basically different incarnations of banana – banana + almond milk + ice = smoothie; … Continue reading →

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Sugar-Free Weekend Eats

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Deanna

Bet ya thought I was flaking out on ya, didn’t ya? Or that I had snuck off to consume some sugar under cover of dark where you couldn’t see me? (Note – I would never ever do that. Nope. Not … Continue reading →

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