RAW Living and Learning

The children have been loving the Cara Caras lately. We go through two bags in just a few days. We have also been buying a ton of other citrus; enjoying citrus season down here in SW FL. I was craving bok choy yesterday and thought up a simple recipe that incorporated both the bok choy and the Cara Cara. I thought they would taste great together with perhaps some fresh cilantro a few sweet dates too. I was right! The cilantro added that extra bit of flavor and the dates lent a subtle sweetness, making this salad explode in your mouth with freshness. Here is another example of just how basic and simple you can make the raw, living foods diet work for your lifestyle. Cara Cara Bok Choy Salad by Elizabeth @ rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com 4 heads baby bok choy, chopped 1 organic red pepper, diced 2-3 Car Cara oranges, peeled and diced 4 Medjool dates, remove pits and chop 1/2 C fresh cilantro, chopped Toss everything in a bowl and e...

3 Things I'm Thankful For (I really could list 20) I am truly thankful/grateful for so many things but today's blog prompt asks us to list 3 things. Here are the most important: 1. My faith 2. My husband and 5 children 3. Loving parents Today's recipe may seem a bit odd but trust me it is delicious. It basically follows the 80-10-10 principles and is super simple to make. It can be your breakfast, lunch or dinner--pretty cool!  I like to call it "Smothered Cucumbers". It only involves 4 ingredients and a blender or food processor. Smothered Cucumbers by Elizabeth @rawlivingandlearning.blogspot.com 1-2 large cucumbers, diced bite size (peel if not organic) 2 C organic, red grapes, reserve 1 cup for sauce Handful of fresh organic raspberries; or use frozen that have been thawed Sunflower greens to garnish Directions : Place diced cucumbers and 1 cup of the grapes, into a bowl. Peel cucumbers if not organic! In a blender or food processor,...