Caesar Salad with Cashew "Parmesan Cheese" is out of this world – in fact it's on the menu for dinner tonight!
Say goodbye to the health nightmare of Caesar Salads past…
Hello to crisp, fresh romainetossed in a decadently creamy Caesar dressing – with just the right
zing of garlic plus tangy capers – all topped with a hearty snowfall of Cashew Parmesan.
(tastes so amazing, it's actually better than Parmigiano-Reggiano.)
Did you know Romaine clocks in at 7 grams of protein per head!
Incredible, beautifying, healthifying flavor in each and every bite. It's pretty likely you'll make this one at least two days in a row…
Luscious.
Filling.
Beautiful Living Goodness.
Oh, my gosh I'm making myself drool 🙂 Wait til you see the Cashew Parmesan…
Trust, you'll be eating this delicious Cashew Parmesan by the spoonful from the mixing bowl… AMAZE!
Recipe for Caesar Salad (For 2 large dinner salads)
Dressing:
2 heaping Tbsp. hemp seeds
2 – 3 small cloves garlic (or to taste)
2 Tbsp purified water (I sometimes go up to 3 Tbsp depending on consistency, start w/ less as you can always add more)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp low sodium tamari or coconut aminos (which has less salt than Braggs & tastes great)
juice of 1 lemon (depends on size of lemon, I usually use a whole lemon)
1/8 tsp Dijon mustard
Himalayan pink salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whiz all of the above together in a high speed blender, such as a Vitamix, until rich and creamy.
Cashew Parmesan Cheese
1 cup raw, soaked/dehydrated, cashews** (or substitute hemp seed, or soaked/dehydrated pine nuts or walnuts)
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/2 – 3/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt (or to taste)
Pulse all the above in food processor until texture of Parmesan
Salad:
3-4 hearts of romaine, chopped
2 tsp of capers (or do as I do, and use 1+ Tbsp & mash half of them)
Toss romaine with as much of the dressing as needed to coat generously. (If you're using the extra amount of capers, toss the mashed capers into the greens as well.)
Sprinkle a generous helping of Cashew Parmesan over greens and garnish with the rest of the unmashed capers.
Enjoy!
** Cashews are often not actually raw even when stated as such, because they are usually steamed out of their shells. Soaking and sprouting steamed nuts would obviously be futile as they're no longer live & their enzymes have been destroyed. If you are able to source truly raw cashews, do sprout & dehydrate first to release the phytic acid, deactivate enzyme inhibitors & increase vitamins & beneficial enzymes. You may also substitute hemp seed or sprouted/dehydrated pine nuts or walnuts -all of which taste excellent in this recipe.
How was your Thanksgiving?We spent Thanksgiving celebrating WITH the turkeys at an amazing animal sanctuary (post coming soon). And, I made my first 100% Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner! I may do it again for Christmas to share with all of you 🙂
Have you ever entertained with a vegan or vegetarian meal/menu? What did you make?
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
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Tantalizing yumminess that delivers freshness, zip and zing in each and every bite.
Spicy Sesame Noodles… Indulging never tasted & felt this good!
Something this fabulous couldn't possibly be fabulous for you… yet it is! Indulge your tastebuds and your eyes with a gorgeous symphony of color and flavor.
Living Foods make us feel Alive!
I love to make Spicy Sesame Noodles for friends who always want the recipe 🙂 Serve it on white plates in pretty little stacks using a ring mold.
Packed with Antioxidants, Phytonutrients & Enzymes.
Make all your raw pasta dishes taste a whole lot better with perfect texture, by using my favorite tools: a spiralizer (best for squash), a coconut noodler(great for squash, cucumber & coconut) and a julienne peeler(for carrots).
Spicy Sesame Noodles are packed with Iron, Calcium and Protein
Enjoy this Living Foods rainbow of deliciousness & health!
The vegetables we use are limited only by our imaginations!
Recipe for Spicy Sesame Noodles (2 large or 4 medium servings)
Ingredients:
Noodles
2 large yellow zucchini (peel for more of a pasta feel- or leave peel on for added nutrition & color)or 2 large baby thai coconuts, or mixture of both
1 small cucumber, peeled
1 carrot
1 red bell pepper
2 scallions or a handful chives
small handful cilantro, coarsley chopped
Sauce
(This is a double recipe of sauce. Feel free to cut in in half. Not having enough sauce for your noodles if your veg are larger than norm would be very sad. Simply store leftover in the fridge for soba noodles 2 days later.
2/3 cup raw sesame butter (or cashew or almond butter)**
4 Tbs low sodium tamari
3 Tbs ume plum vinegar or rice wine vinegar
2 -4 tsp garlic chile paste or my fav chili paste + 1 finely minced clove garlic
1 tsp (or to taste) liquid stevia (or honey)
lime wedges
1 -2 tsp sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Method:
Spiralize the yellow squash. A coconut noodler is easiest for the cucumber- do not use the skin or seeds. A julienne peeler is best for the carrot. Very thinly julienne cut the red bell pepper by hand.
Add all the noodle ingredients (yellow squash thru cilantro) to a large mixing bowl. Gently combine with clean hands to incorporate.
Combine the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, whisking with the tines of a fork til smoothly integrated.
Drizzle half(you can always add more later) the sauce over the noodles and toss gently to distribute. Add more to reach desired consistency if needed. Store extra in fridge for up to 2 days for use on more veggie noodles, soba noodles etc.
Serve on white plates, to show off the colors, using a ring mold to make neat stacks.
Spritz each stack with a lime wedge. If desired drizzle extra sauce over stacks & plate. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped cashews or almonds depending on the butter you used (optional). Serve with chopsticks.
**This recipe does not use peanut butter or peanuts because even raw, organic peanuts are highly allergenic, susceptible to molds, salmonella and toxins such as aflatoxin, which creates congestion in the liver, is associated with liver cancer and shown to stunt growth in children. As if this were not enough reason to avoid them, peanuts are also pro-inflammatory, pesticide laden and contain anti-nutrients known as lectins. I know, it's a food we associated with fond childhood memories, however I encourage you to do your own research on peanuts.
Have you ever eaten at a Raw Vegan restaurant? Where did you go?
Do you have a Raw Vegan restaurant in your area? Which one?
Hello friends! Here's a simple little video on how to open a Baby Thai Coconut (so you can make this Epic Smoothie ). This one even has an extra thick husk so you're receiving the best instruction on how to do handle a toughie 🙂
Have a beautiful week!
What's your favorite way to eat coconut?
Have you ever tried opening a Baby Thai Coconut?
Much love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
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Ideally, we'd always purchase 100% organic groceries for their higher nutritional value and decreased risk associated with GMO's and pesticides. The reality, however, is it's not always affordable and it's important that our healthy lifestyle be sustainable. TheEWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list is helpful so we can put our dollars to maximum use. Studies show, by following its guidelines we may reduce our risk of pesticide exposure by 80%. Worst case scenario, no matter what, eat our fruits and vegetables, as eating even conventionally grown is better than not eating any at all.
Some additional hints to keep in mind: Fruits and vegetables such as melons with thick skins are safer than say, blueberries or celery which have no peelable skin shielding the edible portion. Regardless of whether our produce is organic, or if we plan to peel it or not, always wash/scrub it thoroughly, as unwashed produce is often contaminated with bacteria from the soil, water, preparation or handling. Washing it first removes chemicals, and prevents transfer of dirt and bacteria from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
Feel free to print the list, fold in half, and store in your wallet to take to the market. I find it very helpful to reference while I'm shopping.
The Dirty Dozen
Produce that should be purchased organically:
1. apples 2. celery 3. cherry tomatoes 4. cucumber 5. grapes 6. hot peppers 7. nectarines (imported) 8. peaches 9. potatoes 10. spinach 11. strawberries, blueberries & all berries 12. sweet bell peppers …plus collards & kale …plus summer squash & zucchini & Hawaiian Papaya (a GMO)
"Sandy Highway" 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas by Juliane Porter
Please click image for a better, larger view.
"Sandy Highway" is the latest oil painting in my Nantucket series. It's quite a journey to get to some of the isolated beaches of the Island, and always worth it. Please enjoy!
Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments below 🙂
The Lean Green Express is a delicious, Living superfood
green drink for those mornings we don't have 30 minutes to make a fresh juice. This supercharged drink is so packed with powerful, energizing nutrition there's no need to
feel guilty when we can't make our fresh juice! The Lean Green Express is
an anti-aging, longevity producing, beautifying, detoxifying high vibration
energy cocktail that takes all of 2 minutes to prepare! Be amazing and
Live Beautifully my friends!
As always, leave your questions about this recipe, or
anything else, in the comments below. I'm always happy to answer them
quickly and in significant depth. Our comments section has tons of
really excellent, additional info thanks to all your fantastic, fun contributions!
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
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A highschool snap from our trip to Paris, France! That's little old me on the far right end:-)
Happy Throwback Thursday! Perfect chance to share this cute little snap I found from a trip to Paris in high school. After a full day of shopping in the gorgeous city, we of course wasted no time showing off our fashionable ensembles for a dressed up night out. Gotta love our printed tights 🙂
"Summer Pedals" Nantucket, Mass. 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas by Juliane Porter
Please click image for a better, larger view.
Today's officially the last day of Summer! Perfect timing to pay tribute with my latest oil painting, "Summer Pedals". This bike reminds me of the one my sister rode as a pre-teen, which was then passed down to me for many additional miles of transportation and fun around my beautiful hometown. Fond memories:)
Please enjoy!
All Love,
Juliane
What color was your first/favorite childhood bicycle?
Did you live in a town where you were able to independently ride your bike anywhere you wanted to go?
Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles are decadent bites of powerful nutrition for mid-afternoon snack, post or pre work-out fuel or served as a luxurious dessert. Dense, dark chocolate richness with the healing powers of Manuka Honey to nourish body, mind and soul while satisfiying sweet tooths too!
Manuka honey is created by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka bush, also known as the tea tree, in New Zealand or the jellybush in Australia. The honey is distinctively flavoured, richer and darker than other honey.
This healing honey has been used by indigenous cultures of New Zealand for thousands of years. Manuka honey contains incredible anti-bacterial & microbial properties which, in a study conducted by the University of Sydney, killed nearly every type of bacteria to which it was exposed.
In 2004 Britain's National Health Service licensed the use of medical grade manuka honey as a wound dressing, confirming what the indigenous people of NZ have long known – that Manuka honey has seemingly miraculous properties.
Recent tests at Sydney University's School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, showed manuka honey killed every type of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant "superbugs". In addition to being antimicrobial and antiviral, Manuka is also an antioxidant which helps increase immunity and vitality.
yummy.
powerful.
healing.
I make a large batch of Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles for the freezer to keep on hand for those rushed days when we want to grab something and go. However, they are a little addictive, so you may want to stick with the smaller portion recipe below 🙂
Please enjoy this powerfully nutritious and delicious, enzyme rich, Raw Living Foods Recipe!
Recipe for Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles
(Makes 8 Truffles – feel free to double or quadruple the recipe)
Ingredients
heaping 1/2 cup (ideally sprouted) Cashews, Raw Almonds, Brazil Nuts (get creative!)
2 – 3 tablespoons or so extra virgin coconut oil
2-3 tablespoons (or to taste) Manuka Honey or sub any type of ethically sourced honey (I err on the side of 3 Tbsp)
Vanilla powder to taste (or substitute Vanilla extract)
Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (I used 2 or 3 twists freshly ground)
2 or 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder (substitute Carob Powder if you prefer)
1 tablespoon Maca Powder (optional) *note: if you're new to Maca use a small amount as it can be incredibly detoxifying resulting in cleansing/detox symptoms)
Method
Carefully (so as not to take them into the nut butter realm) pulse nuts, 2 tbsp coconut oil (add more later if needed), honey, salt and vanilla in food processor until it forms a sticky mass which you can form into truffle shaped rounds.
Using dampened fingers, form each section into a small ball. They don't have to be perfectly round! They're supposed to mimick the free-form shapes of truffles in the wild after all 🙂
Add the Cacao and Maca (if using) to another small bowl.
Roll each truffle in the Cacao, Maca mixture until nicely coated.
Place truffles in the fridge for about 15 minutes or until they've firmed up nicely. If they're left in the fridge overnight, allow truffles to sit at room temperature to soften slightly before serving.
Caesar Salad with Cashew “Parmesan Cheese”
Caesar Salad with Cashew "Parmesan Cheese" is out of this world – in fact it's on the menu for dinner tonight!
Say goodbye to the health nightmare of Caesar Salads past…
Hello to crisp, fresh romaine tossed in a decadently creamy Caesar dressing – with just the right
zing of garlic plus tangy capers – all topped with a hearty snowfall of Cashew Parmesan.
(tastes so amazing, it's actually better than Parmigiano-Reggiano.)
Did you know Romaine clocks in at 7 grams of protein per head!
Incredible, beautifying, healthifying flavor in each and every bite. It's pretty likely you'll make this one at least two days in a row…
Luscious.
Filling.
Beautiful Living Goodness.
Oh, my gosh I'm making myself drool 🙂 Wait til you see the Cashew Parmesan…
Trust, you'll be eating this delicious Cashew Parmesan by the spoonful from the mixing bowl… AMAZE!
Recipe for Caesar Salad (For 2 large dinner salads)
Dressing:
Cashew Parmesan Cheese
Salad:
** Cashews are often not actually raw even when stated as such, because they are usually steamed out of their shells. Soaking and sprouting steamed nuts would obviously be futile as they're no longer live & their enzymes have been destroyed. If you are able to source truly raw cashews, do sprout & dehydrate first to release the phytic acid, deactivate enzyme inhibitors & increase vitamins & beneficial enzymes. You may also substitute hemp seed or sprouted/dehydrated pine nuts or walnuts -all of which taste excellent in this recipe.
How was your Thanksgiving? We spent Thanksgiving celebrating WITH the turkeys at an amazing animal sanctuary (post coming soon). And, I made my first 100% Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner! I may do it again for Christmas to share with all of you 🙂
Have you ever entertained with a vegan or vegetarian meal/menu? What did you make?
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
Spicy Sesame “Noodles”
Spicy Sesame Noodles…
Decadent. Rich. Creamy.
Tantalizing yumminess that delivers freshness, zip and zing in each and every bite.
Spicy Sesame Noodles… Indulging never tasted & felt this good!
Something this fabulous couldn't possibly be fabulous for you… yet it is! Indulge your tastebuds and your eyes with a gorgeous symphony of color and flavor.
Living Foods make us feel Alive!
I love to make Spicy Sesame Noodles for friends who always want the recipe 🙂 Serve it on white plates in pretty little stacks using a ring mold.
Packed with Antioxidants, Phytonutrients & Enzymes.
Make all your raw pasta dishes taste a whole lot better with perfect texture, by using my favorite tools: a spiralizer (best for squash), a coconut noodler (great for squash, cucumber & coconut) and a julienne peeler (for carrots).
Spicy Sesame Noodles are packed with Iron, Calcium and Protein
Enjoy this Living Foods rainbow of deliciousness & health!
The vegetables we use are limited only by our imaginations!
Carrots julienned using the julienne peeler.
Recipe for Spicy Sesame Noodles (2 large or 4 medium servings)
Ingredients:
Noodles
Sauce
(This is a double recipe of sauce. Feel free to cut in in half. Not having enough sauce for your noodles if your veg are larger than norm would be very sad. Simply store leftover in the fridge for soba noodles 2 days later.
Method:
**This recipe does not use peanut butter or peanuts because even raw, organic peanuts are highly allergenic, susceptible to molds, salmonella and toxins such as aflatoxin, which creates congestion in the liver, is associated with liver cancer and shown to stunt growth in children. As if this were not enough reason to avoid them, peanuts are also pro-inflammatory, pesticide laden and contain anti-nutrients known as lectins. I know, it's a food we associated with fond childhood memories, however I encourage you to do your own research on peanuts.
Have you ever eaten at a Raw Vegan restaurant? Where did you go?
Do you have a Raw Vegan restaurant in your area? Which one?
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
How to Open a Young Thai Coconut
Hello friends! Here's a simple little video on how to open a Baby Thai Coconut (so you can make this Epic Smoothie ). This one even has an extra thick husk so you're receiving the best instruction on how to do handle a toughie 🙂
Have a beautiful week!
What's your favorite way to eat coconut?
Have you ever tried opening a Baby Thai Coconut?
Much love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
The Dirty Dozen & the Clean 15
Ideally, we'd always purchase 100% organic groceries for their higher nutritional value and decreased risk associated with GMO's and pesticides. The reality, however, is it's not always affordable and it's important that our healthy lifestyle be sustainable. The EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list is helpful so we can put our dollars to maximum use. Studies show, by following its guidelines we may reduce our risk of pesticide exposure by 80%. Worst case scenario, no matter what, eat our fruits and vegetables, as eating even conventionally grown is better than not eating any at all.
Some additional hints to keep in mind: Fruits and vegetables such as melons with thick skins are safer than say, blueberries or celery which have no peelable skin shielding the edible portion. Regardless of whether our produce is organic, or if we plan to peel it or not, always wash/scrub it thoroughly, as unwashed produce is often contaminated with bacteria from the soil, water, preparation or handling. Washing it first removes chemicals, and prevents transfer of dirt and bacteria from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
Feel free to print the list, fold in half, and store in your wallet to take to the market. I find it very helpful to reference while I'm shopping.
The Dirty Dozen
Produce that should be purchased organically:
1. apples
2. celery
3. cherry tomatoes
4. cucumber
5. grapes
6. hot peppers
7. nectarines (imported)
8. peaches
9. potatoes
10. spinach
11. strawberries, blueberries & all berries
12. sweet bell peppers
…plus collards & kale
…plus summer squash & zucchini & Hawaiian Papaya (a GMO)
The Clean Fifteen
Produce that is safe to purchase conventionally:
1. asparagus
2. avocado
3. cabbage
4. cantaloupe
5. corn
6. eggplant
7. grapefruit
8. kiwi
9. mangoes
10. mushrooms
11. onions
12. papayas
13. pineapples, watermelon
14. sweet peas (frozen)
15. sweet potatoes
What is your favorite Fruit?
Do you like Fruits or Veggies better?
All Love,
Juliane
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No Self. No Problem.
Personalities are overrated…
simply unconscious conditioning.
The heart
is
consciousness.
We don't live life
we are life.
One
Energy
Love
Sandy Highway
"Sandy Highway" 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas by Juliane Porter
Please click image for a better, larger view.
"Sandy Highway" is the latest oil painting in my Nantucket series. It's quite a journey to get to some of the isolated beaches of the Island, and always worth it. Please enjoy!
Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments below 🙂
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
The Lean Green Express
The Lean Green Express is a delicious, Living superfood
green drink for those mornings we don't have 30 minutes to make a fresh juice. This supercharged drink is so packed with powerful, energizing nutrition there's no need to
feel guilty when we can't make our fresh juice! The Lean Green Express is
an anti-aging, longevity producing, beautifying, detoxifying high vibration
energy cocktail that takes all of 2 minutes to prepare! Be amazing and
Live Beautifully my friends!
As always, leave your questions about this recipe, or
anything else, in the comments below. I'm always happy to answer them
quickly and in significant depth. Our comments section has tons of
really excellent, additional info thanks to all your fantastic, fun contributions!
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
Throwback Thursday
A highschool snap from our trip to Paris, France! That's little old me on the far right end:-)
Happy Throwback Thursday! Perfect chance to share this cute little snap I found from a trip to Paris in high school. After a full day of shopping in the gorgeous city, we of course wasted no time showing off our fashionable ensembles for a dressed up night out. Gotta love our printed tights 🙂
What is your favorite travel memory?
Do you have a favorite travel destination?
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
Summer Pedals
"Summer Pedals" Nantucket, Mass. 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas by Juliane Porter
Please click image for a better, larger view.
Today's officially the last day of Summer! Perfect timing to pay tribute with my latest oil painting, "Summer Pedals". This bike reminds me of the one my sister rode as a pre-teen, which was then passed down to me for many additional miles of transportation and fun around my beautiful hometown. Fond memories:)
Please enjoy!
All Love,
Juliane
What color was your first/favorite childhood bicycle?
Did you live in a town where you were able to independently ride your bike anywhere you wanted to go?
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.
Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles
Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles are decadent bites of powerful nutrition for mid-afternoon snack, post or pre work-out fuel or served as a luxurious dessert. Dense, dark chocolate richness with the healing powers of Manuka Honey to nourish body, mind and soul while satisfiying sweet tooths too!
Manuka honey is created by bees that feed on the flowers of the manuka bush, also known as the tea tree, in New Zealand or the jellybush in Australia. The honey is distinctively flavoured, richer and darker than other honey.
This healing honey has been used by indigenous cultures of New Zealand for thousands of years. Manuka honey contains incredible anti-bacterial & microbial properties which, in a study conducted by the University of Sydney, killed nearly every type of bacteria to which it was exposed.
In 2004 Britain's National Health Service licensed the use of medical grade manuka honey as a wound dressing, confirming what the indigenous people of NZ have long known – that Manuka honey has seemingly miraculous properties.
Recent tests at Sydney University's School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences, showed manuka honey killed every type of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant "superbugs". In addition to being antimicrobial and antiviral, Manuka is also an antioxidant which helps increase immunity and vitality.
yummy.
powerful.
healing.
I make a large batch of Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles for the freezer to keep on hand for those rushed days when we want to grab something and go. However, they are a little addictive, so you may want to stick with the smaller portion recipe below 🙂
Please enjoy this powerfully nutritious and delicious, enzyme rich, Raw Living Foods Recipe!
Recipe for Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles
(Makes 8 Truffles – feel free to double or quadruple the recipe)
Ingredients
Method
Raw Nutty Honey Chocolate Truffles
What is your favorite way to use Manuka Honey?
Are you a chocolate lover like me?
All Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post say thanks by sharing.