Raw Food Porn: Apples & Almond Choco Butter

Here's another for the raw food porn series. Which for those who aren't keen, is a series of incredibly mouth watering eye candy minus the recipe.  
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...however, can be found in my upcoming (eco-friendly) digital no-cook book (my first of which can be found here.) The point of the Raw Food Porn series is to spread raw, raw vegan, gluten-free awareness and maybe inspire some creativity. Nothing should be too hard to deconstruct with a bit of imagination. I've been fondest of the simpler sides of raw foodery these days.

So here you go, for your eyes only.
-K

Apples & Almond Choco Butter

w/ Cacao Nibs, Raisins & Yacon Syrup

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Raw Food Porn: Saucy Avocado Salad

I think I will save this recipe for my next un-cook book. I thought I'd post the pics in a new series I'm calling Raw Food Porn. This will include recipe's of mine that I didn't write down and some especially eye catching dishes from various Rawk Stars around the globe. 

To inspiration and obsession!

- Keela

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Raw Food Porn: Living Porridge & Sesame Kale Salad

 

Raw Food Porn:

Tuesday March 5th

Here I am with two living food (raw food) recipes. Time and taste tested, these are two very typical recipes in my day to day life. Ready in minutes and easy on the pallet, I am never hungry or weak after a generous serving of a good kale salad or big bowl of living porridge. May your bellies be full and minds open.

Enjoy and Bon Apetit!

-Keela

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Living Porridge w/

Bananas and Cacao Nibs

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The Porridge;

• 1/4 C. Chia Seeds
• 1/4 C. Flax Meal
• 1/4 C. Shredded Coconut
• 3 T. Psyllium Husk
• 1 1/2 C. Mylk
• Sweetener

The Fixins;

• 1/2-1 Banana  (diced)
• More mylk.
• Sprinkling of cacao nibs.
• Pumpkin pie spice.

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Sesame Kale Salad w/

Hemp Seeds and Avocado

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• 6 C. Chopped Kale (appropriately stemmed)
• 2 C. Salad Mix type Lettuces
• 2 Large Carrots (shredded)
• 1 1/2 C. Purple Cabbage (shredded)
• 3/4 C. Dried or Fresh Berries
• I used a mixture of; Maqui, Goldenberry & Mulberry
•  1/4 C. Shelled Hemp Seeds
• 2 T. Sesame Seeds

Sesame Dressing (blend/mortar n' pestle)

• 2 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
• 3 t. Ginger Root (minced)
• 5 T. Oil
• 1/4 C. Rice Vinegar
• 3 T. Nama Shoyu/Coconut Aminos etc.
• 4 T. Agave, honey (sweetener) 

Now: toss all salad parts together and drizzle blended dressing on top. Massage dressing into greens for at least a full minute. Serve immediately or even a day later for a softer salad with marinated veggies.

25 Years Earthside

 Yesterday I celebrated twenty-five brilliant years on this Earth. Birthday's always get my gears going and combined with my love of patterns, synchronicity and symbols, 25 was a real show. 

When I was nineteen, I became my own person. My dad who always, always, always bought me a pre-discussed (usually expensive) never a surprise gift for Christmas, decided to get me a juicer. This was long before I knew anything about the healing powers of eating raw produce. Little did I know that this juicer would become somewhat of a magical talisman for my future.  I was beginning to wake up to the world around me. A year away from home was for me like the third day of a water fast; the day when you peacefully surrender yourself to a new way of functioning, confident that you will persevere . The fear and reservations you held in the past are just memories and you feel a tangible shift in presence.

Twenty-one was a time of reflection and inner dialogue. 

"Why did I do that?"

"Should I have done this differently?"

"Where would I be if I had chosen this?"

"Am I on the right path?"

When I was twenty-one I was very busy, fully stimulated socially, mentally and financially (job). However, six months before my birthday, my dad was given five months to live. He had cancer. I didn't know it then but he did everything right. I don't believe I could have saved him with raw food, herbs or prayers. It was too late. I have never seen anyone face death as gracefully as my father. I could go into detail about his demeanor and attitude but I think it would be better to just call it angelic. He was an angel. Selfless and the embodiment of peace. I have no doubt in my mind that experiencing his spirit in this time has left a deep, imprint on my life and how I've evolved. 

The doctors gave him three days in the beginning of the end. Three days turned into a week.  That was mid-Ocotober. Very slow days passed and I was forced to return to my job across the state. He was in good hands and I went in peace, saying goodbye and happy journeys. Three days turned into three weeks and my birthday was inching near. I knew the minute I left his side he was going to go on my birthday. With every week that passed the doctor's foretold "expiration date" the knowing grew stronger. I walked to work that day alone and in meditation. I knew he was gone, like a radio station in my head stopped broadcasting and there was a new silence. 

A call and local bouquet of wild flowers sent from my mother confirmed my intuitions, and entangled in my sadness was an undeniable spark of joy. My dad gave me a wonderful present that day, one that maybe only I could appreciate. He gave me validation that there is magic in this world. He gave me the gift of inner reflection guaranteed one day a year. He completely ripped out the possibility of that ever present self-loathing, self-doubting, nit-picking, over-analytical monster that often bares it's teeth right around our birthdays. Simply put, he gave me a sort of "reset button" that I can push every year. It brings me back to him and what he embodied and I am overjoyed to have the opportunity once more, to emulate and better myself. And this brings me the most purest of peace.

I wish to all of my faithful readers, close friends and farthest of strangers to grab life by the branches and find this peace in yourselves. Do not wait for a sign, post your own.

“You often meet your fate on the road you take to avoid it.”
― Goldie Hawn

- Keela

Raw Food Recipe: Simple Coconut Curry (with video!)

This is my most popular video by far with over 3,000 views on my YouTube channel. It's hard to find a young thai coconut this time of year especially here in Oregon. I've started buying the dried coconut from Costco and re-hydrating it. It's AMAZING. I've used it to make coconut yogurt and raw whipped cream. I hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for my next post for the incredible benefits of the coconut.

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Anise Health Benefits

 

Anise is one of the oldest spices known to mankind. It is a relaxant and stimulant as well as a tonic and is helpful for stomach and lung trouble.
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Anethol, the oil that is found within anise, is used in modern cough medicines and to relieve asthma and bronchitis.

Anise As The Perfect Digestion Aid
The seeds of anise are licorice flavored and are used in breads, liqueurs, pastries and candies. The Romans used anise to flavor cake that they ate after their meals to improve their digestion. Many cultures make anise flavored liqueurs that are given with meals, since the essential oil in anise helps with digestion, eliminates gas and helps ease cramps and stomach troubles.

Anise For Boosting Lactation
Due to the milk stimulating effect anise has on women, it is one of the most recommended herbs to be taken by nursing mothers to boost lactation.

Anise As A Breath Sweetener and Mouthwash
Anise is commonly used in India where it is added to curries and used after meals to sweeten the breath and treat indigestion. Its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties make it an effective mouthwash.

Anise For Easing Flatulence
Anise tea is a quick, dependable way to ease flatulence. It also stimulates the appetite and promotes the digestion of fatty foods.

Anise has also been shown to increase libido in both men and women, treat impotence and ease menstrual cramps.

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Amazon has a great deal on bulk, organic anise seeds. I also love to check Etsy for any local/home harvested seeds.

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Raw Inspiration #001

Pad Thai - Raw Food Recipe

I have the good fortune of a wonderful job on a beautiful river, off the grid. They lodge me, feed me and entertain me for free, actually I get paid! And my wonderful boss orders delicious raw foods just for me. Food delivery day is the best. I arrived at the boat dock early, anticipating fresh mushrooms, cucumber and onions. Here is what I came up with.

Kelp Noodles
Purple Cabbage
Button Mushrooms
Cucumber
Purple Onion
Green Onion
Bee Pollen

Raw Thai Peanut Sauce

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(Recipe Found in my eBook Rendered Raw: Plant Based Food Guide)