throw everything in the vitamix and hope for the best. [creamy raw kale dip]

Somedays I get this urge to completely clean out the fridge and/or garden. I really didn’t have a particular end product in mind, but this is…

Sunflower & Cacao Nib Cookies.

I usually base how well my cookies are going to come out on how much of the dough is eaten before they go into the oven/dehydrator.…

Tempeh-Walnut Balls. [with zucchini linguine]

I took out A LOT of books on foraging and edible flowers this week. A lot. The librarian didn’t look at me funny. Of course she’s…

Mini Plums & Raspberry Cashew Cream.

These mini plums were pretty perfect on their own but I had some raw cashews soaking and decided to fancy them up with some cashew cream.…

Pesto.

Hot days & cool nights. Bare feet & bathing suits. Tomatoes & basil. Summer in a nutshell. The smells of basil is something I remember vividly…

Raw Chocolate Mousse.

I am a sucker for local fruit. I saw these shiny, red currants at the farmers market and knew immediately I had to have them. Blueberries…

The Beet Mac.

There’s something so summery and comforting about roasted beets. Even in this oppressive heat, yes, I roasted beets. Beets in any form are always a favorite…

Creamy Cauliflower Soup.

I know it’s crazy to have hot soup on a hot day…but I got a vitamix for my birthday and I can’t. Stop. Making. Stuff. This…

Say NO To Agave.

It’s been hailed as the “better sugar” and thrown in our faces for the past few years. I’ve gotten many questions about using agave in the…

Plate Full of Love.

My completely homegrown snack plate. A little bit of everything that was ripe for the picking. From the top, clockwise: baby lettuce & daylily buds, string…