Tuesday 27 August 2013

raw vegan pizza



A few years back I had my first raw pizza experience in downtown Vancouver BC...
I was really not sure what to expect when I ordered it... What came was a surprisingly tasty crust made with carrots, flaxseeds,  sunflower seeds and buckwheat! (dehydrated)
Topped with an array of organic veggies and a nut 'cheez', I was amazed at how well the flavours and textures just worked. (and how awesome and energised I felt after eating it!)

Raw pizza is now a staple on my stall and is still one of my favourite ways to get my greens!

Play around with this basic recipe to make your own raw pizza crust at home...
Then the addition of  fresh organic toppings is the key to an amazing raw vegan pizza!

Raw Pizza Crust
1 cup Buckwheat 
1 cup Sunflower seeds
1/2 cup Linseeds
1 Carrot
1 Tbsp Italian herbs
1 tsp Himalayan salt

Soak the buckwheat and sunflower seeds for 4 - 6 hours, drain and rinse well.
Process until sticky with italian herbs and salt. (food processor + S blade)
Grate carrot and grind linseeds (coffee grinder) to a fine powder, then add to mix.
Using your hands mix combine all ingredients and shape your base on a solid dehydrator sheet.
dehydrate at 42c for about 8 hours then flip onto a mesh dehydrator sheet.
Continue to dehydrate until completely dry.

You could add any flavours to the crust... like olives... or fresh herbs!
If  it seems to wet just add more ground linseeds to bind the mix together.

Friday 16 August 2013

Birthday Cake!


Yesterday I made this raw blueberry and cream layer cake for someones special day!
I had little experience with layers, and trying something completely new on the day of the party left me slightly anxious  but totally excited at the possibility of it actually working!

The Crust is made of brazil nuts and medjool dates...
The cream layer is activated cashews, lemon juice, vanilla bean, banana, cacao butter and agave...
The blueberry layer is just that... With some orange zest, chia seeds and coconut oil...

Using the freezer I was able to rather quickly set each layer before adding the next one.
It was also handy to keep the remaining mixtures in a warm spot so they did not set on the bench and could then be more easily spread on top of the delicate layer below.


Wednesday 14 August 2013

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake


I had never made a raw dessert like this before... But with a name like 'Chocolate Molten Lava Cake!'
I just knew that it would be my mission for the day to try....

The edition of cinnamon and chilli powder to the molten core is truly a warming sensation for the tongue. Oats and walnuts mixed with dates and cacao make the walls of this little mountain, with scattered cacao nibs and coconut.


Given a thumbs up from four experienced chocoholics, I think this one has real potential...

I would only try to get a bit more 0Ooz next time.

Homemade Almond Milk!


One of my favourite plant-based milks is ALMOND MILK.


  • Drinking almond milk provides us with minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium, as well as antioxidants selenium and vitamin E.
  • On top of all that there is calcium, and without the animal protein, our bodies are able to absorb this calcium unhindered.
  • It is low in calories, containing no cholesterol or saturated fat.
  • All almond milk is naturally gluten, lactose and soy-free.
  • Almond milk tastes nothing like dairy... Offering it's own unique light and nutty flavour.
  • Almond milk is versatile and can be used in hot drinks, smoothies or just drunk by the glass.
You can make your own almond milk at home by following this simple basic recipe.

Almond Milk
1 cup Almonds (soaked for at least 6 hours)
4 cups water (filtered water would be best)

Wiz this up in your favourite blender until creamy and strain through a nut milk bag or other fine strainer... Yum!

Add a medjool date or some agave if you like it a little sweeter.