tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91745974488430185062024-03-05T01:20:44.766-05:00RAW Living and Learning+JMJ+
Welcome! I am a certified Raw Vegan Food Chef sharing my recipes, thoughts, and passion for the raw, living foods lifestyle. Also sharing vegan cooked food recipes that my family enjoys.
Disclaimer: Written for informational and enjoyment purposes only, NOT a substitute for professional medical expertise.The writer of this site is not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.comBlogger420125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-38683180033504603902019-02-07T14:03:00.000-05:002019-02-07T14:17:13.559-05:00Raw Vegan Spring Rolls
RAW VEGAN SPRING ROLLS
By Elizabeth www.rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com
Yesterday was another fun day of creating raw, vegan recipes. I was determined to make an alternative to rice paper wrappers when making spring rolls. The texture of this raw, red cabbage is amazing! I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. It is a simple two step recipe to tenderize the red cabbage all theElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-5792747253783552702019-01-13T17:04:00.000-05:002019-01-13T17:04:51.235-05:00Raw Vegan TacosYesterday I made some amazing vegan taco wraps and packed them up to take to the range with hubby. The taco “meat” has only 3 ingredients and tastes amazing inside Swiss chard leaves.
Raw Vegan Tacos (Yields 3 tacos)
By rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com
Ingredients:
1 cup raw walnuts, soaked in lemon water for 4 hours then rinsed and dried
2 Tbsp hemp hearts
1 Tbsp organic Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-77904905684235263192019-01-12T11:08:00.000-05:002019-01-12T11:08:56.590-05:00Dandelion Butter Bean SoupI made the most amazing soup the other day and wanted to share my recipe. This is a gently cooked soup, very easy and quick to prepare. This soup makes a wonderful lunch or dinner when accompanied by a fresh tossed salad.
The star ingredients in this soup are dandelion greens, garlic, and fresh ginger. Packing this meal with key nutrients and benefits: minerals and protein from dark, leafy Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-33293528917012163292017-08-24T09:11:00.001-04:002019-01-09T13:05:48.305-05:00Another Smoothie Recipe--Banana Cream Pie (Vegan)
Lately I've been blessed with fresh, green, Florida coconuts from my neighbor's trees. We enjoy drinking the coconut water and also using the coconut meat in our raw, vegan recipes.
Several days ago, on Instagram, I posted a smoothie that I made for the children utilizing both the coconut water and the fresh coconut meat. I decided to top it with some homemade, dairy free whipped topping just Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-83000115286321802612016-05-10T12:28:00.001-04:002016-05-10T12:28:22.309-04:00Disassembled Breakfast SmoothieJust a quick blog post to share a scrumptious raw vegan breakfast recipe with you. I made this beautiful smoothie bowl in less than five minutes! Everyone has time to make super healthy recipes that properly nourish growing children and full grown adults as well!! With just a few fresh and frozen ingredients, a high speed blender (or food processor), and a touch of creativity, you'll have a crowdElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-25639251707023238492016-03-25T19:39:00.001-04:002016-03-25T19:39:30.090-04:00Fasting, Prayer, and Work DAY 5 (Final Day)My final day of fasting and I couldn't be happier with how well the five days have gone. I'm happy to report that I slept much better last night. Upon rising I had 12 ounces of plain purified water and roughly 30 minutes later I had 12 ounces of lime water. Then the boys and I headed out to the church for 8:00 am Stations of The Cross immediately followed by The Divine Mercy Chaplet. "Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-298983768217554952016-03-24T20:02:00.001-04:002016-03-24T20:02:48.373-04:00Fasting, Prayer, and Work DAY 4Day 4 and my fast is going very well. This morning I was having flavored waters and teas but late afternoon I decided to begin juicing and drinking my infused water. ( I was forgetting to drink my water!!!) We also got our deep spring cleaning done! The boys helped me deep clean the entire house. We dusted and washed everything in sight. We organized, rearranged things, and even put aside Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-63284124239248105242016-03-23T19:18:00.001-04:002016-03-23T21:06:11.558-04:00Fasting, Prayer, and Work Day 3Had a great Day 3!!!! I really needed to be mindful to get my juices in because I was focusing mainly on infused waters today and feeling kinda lazy too. Upon rising I had 12 ounces of purified water. After my morning prayers I made 16 ounces of warm water with 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 tsp of ground papaya seeds, and the juice of 1 lemon. The Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-39297771673729483232016-03-22T20:42:00.001-04:002016-03-22T20:47:07.094-04:00Fasting, Prayer, and Work Day 2Tuesday of Holy Week Day 2 of my fast and I'm feeling fantastic!!! This morning upon rising I had 12 ounces of purified water and had my quiet prayer time. After I made the children their breakfast we had our family prayer time together as we listened to the Daily Readings and the video reflection, before going to noon Mass. Before church I had a 10 oz mug of lemon turmeric water.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-78914702596283344402016-03-21T22:28:00.001-04:002016-03-22T08:00:04.888-04:00Fasting, Prayer, and WorkMonday of Holy Week I'm very excited to spend this week in prayer, fasting on freshly made juices, and spring cleaning the house with the children. We always stop our homeschooling during this very important time in our Liturgical Year. Our days are spent focusing on our Lord through increased prayer, Bible reading, attending daily Mass, and discovering new ways that each of us can deepen Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-91278264889217854082016-03-12T08:43:00.001-05:002016-03-12T08:43:15.122-05:00Creamy Citrus DressingFlorida organic strawberries have arrived at the markets and I am thrilled!!! It's a bonus that they just happened to be on sale the day I discovered them stocked at our local grocery store. Each year we patiently wait for berry season because everyone in this house loves them. And this batch was nothing short of spectacular and definitely worth the wait--deep red, juicy, and sweet!!! I knew I Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-12624649532333001582016-03-03T10:35:00.001-05:002016-03-03T10:35:09.618-05:00Making SaurkrautI have been wanting a crock like this for years!!!!! Well, I finally decided to just order it. Mine is an Ohio Stoneware ceramic crock. I ordered it from Red Hill General Store on line. This is a 1 gallon crock with a preserving cover and preserving weight. All three pieces were $38.97 and the shipping charge was $29.85 for a grand total of $68.82. I did my research and this is by far the lowest Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-7913045295975867772015-10-30T10:22:00.001-04:002015-10-30T10:22:35.290-04:00Benefits of Raw/Living FoodsIt's been almost eight years since I transitioned to living a raw, vegan, living foods lifestyle. I'm so grateful for the numerous health benefits I have experienced and all of the crucial, life saving information I have learned along the way. But what amazes me the most is that each and every day I learn something new! It's a never ending exciting process of learning and growing daily on my Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-31623083245457126232015-09-17T11:42:00.001-04:002015-09-17T11:46:53.404-04:00Sweet n Sour Dipping SauceDecided, spur of the moment, to make a Sweet n Sour Dipping Sauce with the one remaining organic nectarine in the house. I thought the children and I could have Raw Vegan Nori Rolls for lunch today. Here is my very basic recipe for this very delicious sauce. This also could be thinned a bit more with water and used as a yummy salad dressing. Sweet n Sour Dipping SauceBy Elizabeth @ Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-3044272033227313362015-07-09T20:08:00.001-04:002015-07-09T20:08:29.729-04:00Seed YogurtThe other day I came across an article, by Thomas Stearns Lee, NMD, which contained recipes for seed cheese and seed yogurt. His recipes call for Rejuvelac and sunflower seeds, but as usual I improvised and used things I had on hand and created the same end result! I decided to make the savory Seed Yogurt to be used as a base in my salad dressings or sauces. It was incredibly easy and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-12071591366780648882015-06-23T11:51:00.001-04:002015-06-23T11:54:27.878-04:00Raw Applesauce
I had some organic Golden Delicious Apples that we're getting a little soft, so I decided to toss them in the Blendtec blender and make some raw applesauce for my breakfast today. It turned out to be spectacular! That's what I adore about raw foods--the taste explosion I experience each and every time I eat this luscious food.
Here is my basic recipe:
Raw Applesauce
By Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-78843561492119935112015-05-12T23:12:00.000-04:002015-05-12T23:12:58.788-04:00Sunset RAW Stuffed PeppersI was given an incredible gift from Sunset Grown this past Saturday. On my doorstep was a large box filled with these gems!!!!!
They sent me this beautiful package just because I tell the truth about them on Instagram and share with my viewers how much I love and enjoy their phenomenal produce.
If you are not familiar with this company and the procedures Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-7519238166296700812015-03-06T14:36:00.000-05:002015-03-06T14:36:00.835-05:00Broccoli Appletini (alcohol free)I've been in juice mode lately; consuming a large quantity of fresh juices everyday. It feels totally amazing!!! Satisfies my nutritional needs so adequately that I am not feeling hungry until evening time. So I've been intermittent fasting for even longer stretches of time each day. Has been coming out to be about 20-23 hours between my last meal of the previous day and my first meal of the Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-65574070473620039722015-03-04T18:42:00.000-05:002015-03-04T18:42:46.307-05:00Vegan Sour Cream (oil free, salt free)The other night I experimented with making a Vegan Sour Cream using just 3 ingredients and I am very happy to say that it was delicious! It does take a small amount of pre-planning as you will need to soak the "raw" cashews for a minimum of 2 hours; to ensure easy blending and an ultra creamy result, and it will need to chill for a minimum of 4 hours.
This makes a great base to many other recipesElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-51604451077714201572015-02-13T15:42:00.001-05:002015-02-13T15:42:22.821-05:00Apple Pie SmoothieOne of my little guys requested an Apple Pie Smoothie the other day so that is exactly what I made him! We all have been enjoying my Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe and he thought, since I could make up a recipe for that, surely I could make up one for Apple Pie. It was a success!! He was very happy and satisfied.
You can use any apple you like for this recipe; he chose Golden Delicious, so that is Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-1418654145019229722015-02-12T06:53:00.000-05:002015-02-12T06:53:35.400-05:00Pumpkin Pie Smoothie/Pumpkin Pie In a BowlAs I mentioned the other day, I have been juicing a ton of carrots lately. To be exact, I have been juicing 5 pounds of carrots each morning!
I drink it throughout the morning and I also add some to recipes.
A few days ago I used a little bit of my carrot juice in the smoothie and smoothie bowl recipe that I made for the children and me; It was what I call "Pumpkin Pie Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-7479303872709265582015-02-11T11:41:00.000-05:002015-02-11T11:41:05.498-05:00The Power of Microgreens
Are Microgreens Healthier?
May 2, 2013 by Michael Greger M.D. in News
USDA researchers recently published a study assessing the nutrition content of 25 commercially available microgreens, seedlings of vegetables and herbs that have gained popularity in upscale markets and restaurants. Just a few inches tall, they boast intense flavors and vivid colors, but what about their Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-21705309604009360352015-02-04T21:37:00.000-05:002015-02-04T21:58:44.707-05:00Raw Corn Chips (Lowfat, Salt Free, Oil Free)I have been juicing a lot of carrots lately and am left with a lot of carrot pulp! I've been trying to think of recipes that utilize the pulp instead of having to just compost it all. The other day I decided to make Raw Carrot Corn Chips in the dehydrator. They turned out fantastic! Thin, crispy, and approved by all of the family members that tasted them. I am a happy camper!
Raw CarrotElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-53600513758001579042015-01-20T10:24:00.001-05:002015-01-20T10:24:10.529-05:00Creamy Tomato Sauce (Vegan, Salt Free, Oil Free, Low Fat, Raw)I love playing around in the kitchen and creating new raw recipes. Usually I make them up as I go along, tossing together ingredients, tasting, adding, changing, and discovering new tastes and textures. That is what I love about the raw vegan lifestyle, things never get boring.
Last night I was in the mood for Zoodles and wanted a creamy sauce that was very low in fat. I only used 1/4 of a Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174597448843018506.post-41750921391845471552015-01-09T09:59:00.000-05:002015-01-09T09:59:43.662-05:00Tahini Zucchini Dressing I wanted to share another raw salad dressing with you. This one is so creamy, so easy, and super delicious. It is made with just a few ingredients and can be made in a small, personal sized food processor or in a blender.
When I transitioned to this lifestyle over 6 years ago it seemed like I was always searching for raw salad dressing recipes. I knew that the standard processed dressings were Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.com3