RAW Living and Learning

I 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 they use to grow their amazing produce, visit their web site to read all about them.   When I was unpacking the box and saw the gorgeous sweet peppers I just knew I had to make some Raw Stuffed Peppers. I used my Pumpkin Seed Pate recipe as my filling and served them on a bed of my homegrown sunflower greens. They were nothing short of spectacular.         For the pate recipe you will need to do a little bit of advanced prep work. The raw pumpkin seeds and sundried tomatoes need to be soaked for two hours. Cover them with water and allow to soak for t...

Yesterday on Instagram I posted a picture of my Saucy Tomatoes and promised I'd share my recipe on the blog. The sauce is so simple, only 3 ingredients and 2 "spices". The key to this wonderful recipe is the tomatoes. You want to select big, juicy, ripe tomatoes. Fat Boy tomatoes or Ugly Ripe Tomatoes are a good choice; Beefsteak Tomatoes would be nice as well. Saucy Tomatoes by Elizabeth @rawlivingandlearning.BlogSpot.com   1 ripe Haas avocado juice of 1 lime 4 sundried tomatoes (sulfite free) 1/2 Tablespoon of dill 1/2 Teaspoon of dried onion flakes   In a high speed blender, or small food processor, blend until creamy and thick. Add drops of water slowly if sauce initially is too thick. Slice your tomatoes into rounds and top with some sauce. Garnish with sprouts and basil. Makes enough sauce for 6 large tomato rounds. Enjoy!!!       I thought I'd share some beautiful photos from our trip up to the mountains this past May. I'...