Loving what's Left...

I made a bunch of fantastic salads over the weekend, and this morning, I am left with a collection of tasty dressings taking up valuable room in my fridge. As an alternative to enjoying the same salad again, I opted to spirialize some zucchini and indulge in something exciting and new!

It takes no time at all (I recommend the Benriner Cook Help, available through Amazon.com) and any vegetable will do (carrots, beets, daikon radish, squash). I often mix several vegetables in the same dish -- what colour!

Spirilizing fruits and veggies is a great way to sneak valuable nutrients into your child's body.

Today's Special:

2 cups cashews, soaked
1 1/2 cups water
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

I love to top creamy white dressings with tomatoes, dulse, and/or fresh cut herbs.

For a healthy lunch on the go, wrap your creation in a large collard leaf and you're out the door!

Superfood Coconut Cream Pie

I love coconut, and boy, is there a lot of coconut in this pie!

Coconut water, coconut meat, coconut butter, coconut oil...

However, with no added sugar (sweetened with dates), this pie is a nutrient loaded, bang-for-your-buck, superfood extravaganza!

What started out as the Cafe Gratitude Coconut Cream pie took a significant turn when I opted to add cacao. Next came vanilla, maca, magic mushrooms... marine phytophankton and 2 oz of e3 Live... a hint sea salt and a whole lot of Love.

You'll know the pie is ready once the taste testing is out of control!

Crust: organic raw macadamia nuts, dates, coconut flakes, vanilla bean, sea salt and cacao nibs.

Bliss U

SimplyRaw Potluck tonight at 7pm!

You are all invited to join us tonight at 7pm at 174 First Avenue in the Glebe for a delicious raw food meal and a special presentation by Dr. Michael Kiriac about holistic cellular nutrition.

Every adult should bring a dish to serve 8-10 people. Please bring your recipe (so we can share them on the SimplyRaw website) with the complete list of ingredients for those with allergies. We'll be awarding prizes for best dessert & best main dish of the evening, as voted by everyone in attendance.

If you need some suggestions or advice about preparing a raw vegan dish, please check out:

• www.rawfoods.com/recipes
• SimplyRaw Recipes Section

*Love*

Karma Yoga Opportunity

Dear Ottawa Yoginis,

Jonathon at Icon Imaging is still on the lookout for yoga/dance models for his upcoming book and gallery show. Proceeds from this project will go to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This cause is very close to my heart and I would encourage you all to participate!

And, to be perfectly honest, the shoot was oodles of fun.
Check out his blog: http://www.iconimaging.blogspot.com/ for more information.

Namaste'

Vanilla Ice Cream with Magical Mulberries

100% cruelty free!

1 c raw cashews (soaked 4 hours)

1/2 c local raw honey

1 1/2 c pure water or coconut water

2/3 c coconut oil

1 vanilla bean or 1-2 tsp organic vanilla extract

handful of organic dried mulberries*

dash of salt

Love

*may also use goji berries, cacao nibs and/or your favorite nut or dried fruit.

Blend all ingredients until super-smooth. Either pour into ice cream maker and follow manufacturers directions, or pour into a chilled glass bowl and pop directly into freezer.

For the best breakfast ever, top with fresh fruit and vanilla crispies.

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Enjoy!

Katie's Favorite Pesto

I was inspired to play with garlic on this incredibly cold day!

Hemp Seed Pesto

1c hemp seeds

2c fresh basil

4 cloves garlic

1c extra virgin olive oil *

juice of 1/2 lemon

dash of sea salt

love

* may also use 1/2 c olive oil and 1/2 c hemp oil

Process hemp seeds, basil, garlic and 1/2 c olive oil in the food processor. Scrape down sides. Add lemon juice and sea salt. Turn the processor back on and pour in remaining 1/2 c olive oil while running.

Enjoy over top of gluten-free pasta, as a spread for wraps or flax crackers, as a dip for fresh cut veggies, or eat it all alone with a spoon!

Coconut Carob Snowballs

Made for the super folks at AYO this morning.

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Love, coconut, carob, vanilla, local honey, coconut oil.

Stephen, you are a wonderful teacher!