It's been a few weeks since my last post because we've been away on vacation. In addition to sharing a few vaca snaps with you, I have a delicious new recipe you'll love for a Chilled French Carrot Soup with Lemon-buttered Farfalle which I'll share in my next post.

Our vacation was spent in beloved Chatham, Mass (Cape Cod) and Nantucket, a part of the world where the weather is always mild and the sunlight ever clear and bright.  We adore the salty sea breezes, beautiful sandy beaches and silver, cedar shingled houses covered in climbing pink roses with hydrangeas galore and the lushest of English gardens.

We biked and we hiked, Jim fly fished and I sketched (lot's of material for upcoming paintings!). We strolled lazily through beautiful art galleries, window shopped and frequented The Bean (our favorite Nantucket coffee house) a couple times a day. Dining on Nantucket is absolutely fabulous. So much so that we simply allowed ourselves to steep in the romance of beautiful, fresh flavors and wonderful ambiance rather than bothering to photo-document it all. Just a few of our favorites are Company of the CauldronOran MorPearl, Lola 41  and Toppers. All amazing.

Meanwhile, miles away back at the home front, our garden was going into overdrive, providing us a bounty of fresh produce to help keep us light and cool for the hot, steamy weather that welcomed us home (think 95+ and high humidity).  Jim brought in beans, peas, jalapenos, ruby beets, herbs and gorgeous baby collards, red leaf lettuce, beet greens and nasturtiums (DELISH in salads) plus six pounds of beautiful baby French carrots… I'm sure I'm forgetting some things too!

Our abundance of carrots resulted in a delicious Chilled French Carrot Soup with Lemon-buttered Farfalle I'll share in my next post…  The perfect, light meal for this hot, steamy weather.

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Nantucket and Chatham Snapshots ~ Part I

Stay tuned… I'll be sharing a few more snaps with you soon!

(As always, click images for a better, larger view)

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Bye for now… I'll be sharing a few more snaps with you soon!

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Entrees

Summer Salad with Fresh Baby “Mozzarella” Balls (Boccancini) (Raw Vegan)

Avocado BLT Wraps with Creamy Hemp Mayo (Raw Vegan)

Raw Vegan Tex-Mex Taco Salad (Raw Vegan) 

Open Faced Sprout, Avocado & Tomato Sandwich (Vegan) 

Spicy Thai Coconut Noodles Raw Vegan

Spicy Sesame “Noodles” (Raw Vegan) 

Banana Nut Branola w Apricot & Goji (Brittle+Granola Breakfast!) (Raw Vegan)

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Melted Pepper-Jack

Green Tomato Pave with Pistachio Relish & Sweet Tomato Fondue (Raw Vegan)

Cleansing Quadruple Berry Acai Smoothie (Raw Vegan, scroll to bottom of page for Recipe)

Personal Nutritarian Mini Pizzas

Asian Seaweed Salad Raw Vegan 

Pasta Alfredo  Raw Vegan

Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous (RawVegan)

Strawberries-n-Cream Nice-Cream w Raw Brownie Topping (Raw Vegan meal that tastes like dessert!) 

Neapolitan Nice-Cream Banana Split w Hot Fudge & Caramel (Raw Vegan another dessert meal!)

Fettucini with Toasted Walnuts & Parsley

Cheesy Gnocchi w Swiss Chard & Cannellini Beans

Eggplant Parmigiana Meatballs

Basil-Oregano Pizza with Sausage, Olives, Peppers & Artichokes (Being revised to Vegetarian)

Poached Egg Topped Crispy Quinoa Cakes

Maple Cinnamon (&/or Cocoa) Buckwheat Crispies (Raw Vegan, Great Breakfast or Snack!)

Lobster Eggs Benedict Naughty OR Nice!

Cozy Tuscan White Bean & Veggie Soup

Tom Yum Soup

Cream of Celery Soup (Raw Vegan)

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Raw Vegan)

Cream of ‘Roasted’ Red Bell Pepper Soup (Raw Vegan)

Tomato Bouillabaise w Basil Rouille

Fettucini with Toasted Walnuts & Parsley

Cheesy Gnocchi w Swiss Chard & Cannellini Beans

Eggplant Parmigiana Meatballs

Stuffed Grape Leaves Casserole

 

Sides

Crispy Battered Onion Rings paired w Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce (Raw Vegan)

Spicy Kimchi(Raw Vegan)

Cauliflower Popcorn (Raw Vegan) 

Deviled Eggs

Summer Salad with Fresh “Mozzarella” Balls (Raw Vegan)

Cream of Corn Chowder w a Kick (Raw Vegan)

Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous (RawVegan)

Caeser Style Tuscan Kale Slaw

Savory Raw Veggie Stuffing (Raw Vegan)

Shredded Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad

Creamy Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes” (Raw Vegan) 

Ultimate Rustic Caramel Apples (Raw Vegan)

Cranberry Relish (Raw Vegan)

Cranberry Hot-Pepper Jelly

Cranberry Sauce

Colcannon Mashed Potatoes

Crispiest Roast Potatoes

Mushroom Tapenade (Raw Vegan) 

Marinated Mushrooms (Raw Vegan) 

Cream of Celery Soup (Raw Vegan) 

Cream of Mushroom Soup (Raw Vegan)

Cream of ‘Roasted’ Red Bell Pepper Soup (Raw Vegan)

Creamy Probiotic Rich Herbed ‘Goat Cheese’ (Raw Vegan)

 

Appetizers & Snacks

Cauliflower Popcorn (Raw Vegan) 

Lemon Drop Coconut Snowballs (Raw Vegan)

Ultimate Rustic Caramel Apples (Raw Vegan)

Banana Nut Branola w Apricot & Goji (Brittle+Granola!) (Raw Vegan)

 Summer Salad with Fresh “Mozzarella” Balls (Raw Vegan)

Crispy Battered Onion Rings paired w Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce (Raw Vegan)

No-Wheat Thins Raw Vegan

Macaccino (A delicious caffeine-free energy latte)

Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles Raw Vegan

Neapolitan Nice-Cream Banana Split with Hot Fudge & Caramel (Raw Vegan)

Salted Caramel Nut Butter Cups (Raw Vegan)

Warming Ayurvedic Spiced Sleepytime Mylk (Raw Vegan)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake Raw Vegan

Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie Raw Vegan

Chocolate Chip Mint Ice-Cream (Raw Vegan, scroll down to bottom of post)

Gourmet Dark Chocolate Bark Raw Vegan

Epic Baby Thai Coconut Smoothie Raw Vegan

Cleansing Quadruple Berry Acai Smoothie (Raw Vegan scroll to bottom of post for recipe)

Daily Detox Green Smoothie Raw Vegan

Light N Crispy Chia Crackers Raw Vegan

Creamy Probiotic Rich Herbed ‘Goat Cheese’ Raw Vegan

Strawberries-n-Cream Nice-Cream w Raw Brownie Topping (Raw Vegan)

Cream of Corn Chowder w a Kick (Raw Vegan)

Prosciutto-wrapped Melon Bites

Homemade Nut Butter (Raw Vegan) 

Homemade Granola (Raw) 

Deviled Eggs

Mushroom Tapenade

Marinated Mushrooms

Chips, Dips and Dippers!

Endive Scoopers

Sea Salt Baguette Crisps

Grains Galore Crackers

Artichoke Hummus Recipe

Clams Casino Dip

Cranberry Hot-Pepper Jelly

Holiday Candy Bark

Dreamy Carrot Cake Cupcakes w Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut Peach Yogurt Popsicles

Gorgonzola & Apples

Blueberry Coconut Macadamia Muffins

Triple Berry Parfait w Cashew Cream (Raw Vegan) 

Maple Cinnamon (&/or Cocoa) Buckwheat Crispies (Raw Vegan Great Breakfast or Snack!)

 

 Soups

Spicy Thai Coconut Noodles Raw Vegan

Cream of Corn Chowder w a Kick (Raw Vegan)

Cozy Tuscan White Bean & Veggie Soup

Tomato Bouillabaise w Basil Rouille

Minted Pea Soup 

Chilled French Carrot Soup w/ Lemon-Buttered Farfalle

Cream of Turnip Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup Raw Vegan

Cream of Celery Soup Raw Vegan

Cream of ‘Roasted’ Red Bell Pepper Soup Raw Vegan

 

Fresh Pressed Juices

Tangy-tart Power Green Juice (Raw Vegan) 

The Essential Ginger Berry Beet (Raw Vegan) 

Sweet Greens Juic(Raw Vegan)

 

Green Drinks

Daily Detox Green Smoothie (Raw Vegan) 

Tangy-tart Power Green Juice (Raw Vegan) 

The Happy Shake! (A chocolate “softserve” shake w/ greens you can’t taste) (Raw Vegan) 

Delicious Green Smoothie (Raw Vegan) 

The Essential Ginger Berry Beet (Juice) (Raw Vegan) 

 

Smoothies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake Raw Vegan

Wild Chocolate Covered Matcha Magic Raw Vegan (like Soft-serve Nice-cream!)

Chocolate Chip Mint Shake Raw Vegan

Epic Baby Thai Coconut Smoothie Raw Vegan

Cleansing Quadruple Berry Acai Smoothie Scroll to bottom of page for Recipe

Daily Detox Green Smoothie Raw Vegan

Eat the Rainbow SmoothieRaw Vegan

Blueberry Coconut Shake

Delicious Green Smoothie Raw Vegan

The Happy Shake! Raw Vegan

Strawberry/Pomegranate Shake 

Macaccino (A delicious caffeine-free energy latte)

 

Salads

Summer Salad with Fresh “Mozzarella” Balls (Raw Vegan)

Raw Vegan Taco Salad (Raw Vegan – obv!) 

Southwestern Cauliflower Couscous (Raw Vegan)

Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad Raw Vegan

Caesar Salad w Cashew Parmesan Cheese Raw Vegan

Chop-Chop Salad Raw Vegan

Caeser Style Tuscan Kale Slaw

Shredded Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad Options to make Raw Vegan

Vibrant Pear & Fuji Salad with Cheddar & Pecans

Green Tomato Pave with Pistachio Relish & Sweet Tomato Fondue Raw Vegan

Asian Seaweed Salad Raw Vegan

Spicy Sesame “Noodles” Raw Vegan

 

Sauces, Dressings, Condiments & Nut Milks

Creamy Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce (Raw Vegan)

Lemon & Herb Vinaigrette (Raw Vegan)

Creamy Hemp Seed Salad Dressing (Raw Vegan, Ranch Version included too!)

Honey-Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette  (scroll down for recipe)

Spicy Kimchi (Raw Vegan)

Juliane’s Fav EASY Salad Dressing (Raw Vegan) 

Easy Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce

Spicy Sesame Sauce (Raw Vegan) 

HomeMade Nut Milks (5 or 6 varieties) (Raw Vegan) 

Warming Ayurvedic Spiced Sleepytime Mylk (Raw Vegan)

 

Cocktails & a few more Beverages 

Limoncello Blueberry Cocktails

Pear Mint Ginger Sake Cocktail

Refreshing Summer Panache

Italian Affogato

Macaccino (A delicious caffeine free energy latte)

Epic Baby Thai Coconut Smoothie Raw Vegan

Warming Ayurvedic Spiced Sleepytime Mylk (Raw Vegan)

 

Desserts

 Carrot Cake w Lemon Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting(Raw Vegan)

Lemon Drop Coconut Snowballs (Raw Vegan)

Iced Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies (Raw Vegan)

Italian Spumoni Holiday Gateau (Raw Vegan)

Pear Dark Chocolate Caramel Tartes with Vanilla Bean Cream (Raw Vegan)

Ultimate Rustic Caramel Apples (Raw Vegan)

Neapolitan Nice-Cream Banana Split with Hot Fudge & Caramel (Raw Vegan)

Nutty Honey Manuka Chocolate Truffles Raw Vegan

Salted Caramel Nut Butter Cups (Raw Vegan)

Gourmet Dark Chocolate Bark Raw Vegan

Strawberries-n-Cream Nice-Cream w Raw Brownie Topping (Raw Vegan)

Warming Ayurvedic Spiced Sleepytime Mylk (Raw Vegan)

French Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie (Raw Vegan)

Chocolate Chip Mint Shake (+Ice Cream & Pudding) Raw Vegan

Bread Pudding Stuffed Pumpkin w Caramel Drizzle Raw Vegan

Whoopie Pies with Mint Filling and Chocolate Ganache

Lemon Bavarois with Raspberry Syrup Raw Vegan

Dreamy Carrot Cake Cupcakes w Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet Polenta Cupcakes w Mascarpone Frosting & Fresh Berries

Vanishing Blueberry White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies

Deep Dish Apple Pie

Pecan Pie

Blueberry White Chocolate Chunk Ginger Cookies

Lemon Drop Pudding Cakes

Maple Tapioca Pudding with Maple Walnut Brittle

Mint Chocolate Pots de Creme

Pecan, Bourbon and Butterscotch Bread Pudding

Holiday Candy Bark

Spumoni Sambuca Dessert

Triple Berry Parfait w Cashew Cream Raw Vegan

Italian Affogato

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake Raw Vegan

Epic Baby Thai Coconut Smoothie Raw Vegan