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Raw Food Diet ~ Day 1

Posted by on Dec 29, 2010 in Vegan | 1 comment

So today was THE day.  And I am even sicker than yesterday.  Not cool.  But I stuck with it.  I still had my coffee in the morning.  That is the 5%-10% of our diet that will not be raw.  So, remember the rules are:  no animal products, and nothing that has been cooked or heated above 114 degrees.  Most of the dehydrated stuff is dehydrated at 104 degrees for hours and hours.  That is probably the hardest part of this diet, the prep has to be at...

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White Chocolate Pomegranate Oatmeal Cookies

Posted by on Nov 19, 2010 in Cookies, Desserts, Recipes | 1 comment

The kids were sick today.  &*$%$%# cold season.  Last time we relocated in the middle of season and the entire family had a virus on moving day.  That was definitely ranked in the top 3 of sucky days.  Today wasn’t even close.  But as the kids were sleeping (comatose from the medicine), I looked around.  There happened to be 6 bags of Oceanspray dried berries lying around (since they were on sale).  The pomegranate was calling my name.  I was...

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French Toast with Cherry/Blueberry Compote

Posted by on Aug 16, 2010 in Breakfast, Recipes | 1 comment

If I see ONE MORE POPSICLE I am going to scream.  I am definitely a creature that thrives on change.  I can’t consume the same thing every night.  I kids, however, will eat chicken nuggets and apples with a popsicle for dessert every night for the rest of their childhood.  Tonight that changes.  I refuse!  I gave them grilled chicken with chickpeas on the side (I know, not the best combo, but I had leftover from our meal) and some green beans. And for...

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