Recipe of the Day

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Renee at The Gluten-Free Vegan blog posted Raw Buckwheat & Flax Flatbread.

Buckwheat can be a good substitute for wheat, oats, rye and barley since it is gluten-free. It is also a good source of manganese, magnesium and dietary fiber.

The protein in buckwheat contains all eight essential amino acids.

Raw Test Kitchen

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This is a great snack to have on hand in case you get the munchies. You can use whatever nut floats your boat, cashews are my favorite. It has a rich buttery flavor that would off-set the spiciness.

Pecans, crisp up nicely. If you use pecans, try it with maple syrup (not raw product), to add a different flavor.

Just don't eat all the nuts in one sitting, they are high in fat.

Sweet Chile Nuts

makes 4 cups

Juice of one lime

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon agave nectar

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon sea salt

4 cups raw soaked nuts of your choice

1 Whisk together lime juice, oil, agave and seasonings. Add nuts to coat evenly.

2 Spread nuts on a Teflex sheet and dehydrate at 100 degrees for 8-12 hours or until dry, crisp and crunchy.

Raw and Living Foods classes

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Learn how to make flaxseed crackers, nut pate, zucchini pasta with marinara sauce, cakes and pies, 6:30-9 p.m. May 9. Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA. $33 plus $25 lab fee. 925-943-5858, http://www.walnutcreekrec.org/.


The Natural Gourmet hosts a Raw Comfort Foods class featuring Party Tacos with Spiced Nut Meat, Sour "Cream", and Guacamole; Zucchini Mac & "Cheese" Casserole with Crunchy Multigrain Topping; and Coconut-Pineapple-Carrot Layer Cake with Cashew Cheese Icing. $95. 1-4 p.m. May 17. 48 West 21st St., NY, NY, 212-645-5170

Introduction to Raw Foods covers how to shop for raw foods, recipe demos, Q&A session and more, May 17. Soho, London

Can't travel, no worries, Gourmet Raw Vegan Chef Dina Knight offers online raw food classes and demos. ALSO Raw Chef Dan hosts an online Raw Food Prep Class.

Raw Test Kitchen

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Earlier today I posted that I wasn't creating raw food dishes of late. That doesn't mean that I don't have my share of recipes to well...share.

I haven't prepared this dish but I invite you to create it and let me know what you think. Send in a photo, comments, revises, whatever you feel would make it off the hook.

Peace and love,
Terilynn

Avocado Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cashews
juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
1 head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only
2 ripe avocados, cut into small cubes

1 Combine oil, cashews, lime juice, agave nectar and cumin in a blender. Process until cashews are smooth and creamy. If needed, use water a 1/2 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.

2 Combine the lettuce and cilantro with the dressing in a large bowl. Top with the avocado pieces.

Recipe of the Day

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As you might have noticed, I haven't posted new original recipes on the Daily Raw Cafe for awhile. To be truthful, I don't know what to make or to eat, other than salads with hemp powder and green smoothies. My eating seems to be in a transitional stage and I tend to prepare recipes on how I would like to eat.

I ask that you be a bit patient with me while I find my way. I will continue to share information about raw foods. I still love the culinary art of raw foods, I'm just not indulging at the moment.

Having said that, while I am finding my way in the recipe department and hopefully gaining back some of my mojo, I have found interesting recipes from other sources that I thought I would share.

Heidi at 101 Cookbooks posted a A Simple Spring Salad that looks absolutely tasty. She also offers tips on shopping for the right salad ingredients, washing and storing lettuce and dressing a salad.

Free Education

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I love to learn and I love it even more when an opportunity arises that you can gain a bit of knowledge for free.

Do you want a chance to win Dr. Ann Wigmore Raw Food Home Study Course? Visit here for the contest details.

RAW NEWS YOU CAN USE

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"Raw-food diets may offer healthier lifestyle" by Kim Pierce, McClatchy News Service. The saga of raw foods and scientific study continues.

"TLC introduces Raw Foods" The Desert Sun

Leaf Cuisine offers packaged organic raw vegan meals, Available meals include: Caesar Salad, Mock Salmon Pate, Kale Crisps, Pad Thai, Bombay with Coco Curry, Veggie Sun Burger with Salsa, Apple Pie and Chocolate Brownie. All raw and 100 percent certified organic. Entrees are $5-$10. The meals are available in various locations in California, including Whole Foods and online at the Leaf Cuisine website.

Cinco De Mayo Gourmet Rawfood Feast
Organic Garden Cafe hosts a five-course raw menu, 6:30 and 8 p.m. $35. Reservations recommended. 294 Cabot St., Beverly, MA, 978-922-0004

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My friend Scott of Raw Denver made his television debut on CW2. Scott introduces the viewing audience to the wonderful world of green smoothies.

The documentary "Raw for 30 Days" has a new title, "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days"

The film will premiere at the Newport International Film Festival in New Port, Rhode Island in June. "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days will be available for sale at the Raw for 30 Days website after the festival.

Above is a rough draft of the DVD cover and poster.

Want fresh breath?

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When I had the privilege to hang out with Brigitte Mars at Denver VegFest and Health Expo a few weeks ago, she passed along a bit of her wisdom.

On of which was cloves. If you have not so fresh breath, place a clove in your mouth and park it between your cheek and teeth. Brigitte told me hers can last in her mouth for most of the day. She chews on it for a minute or two and parks it.

I couldn't help but continue to chew the ones she gave me from her tiny container. I guess I need more practice.

Cloves are the immature unopened flower buds of a tropical tree. It's flavor is a sweetly pungent, astringent and strongly aromatic.

Cloves are said to have a positive effect on stomach ulcers, vomiting, flatulence and stimulating the digestive system.

Volunteers needed

Living Light Culinary Arts Institute seeks kitchen angels for its Spring and Summer 2008 Trainings.

The cost for the program is $20 per day and includes organic meals on days worked and the opportunity to watch two demos, when available, each class day.

Visit here for more information.

ALSO:

Living Foods Institute needs volunteers to work in the kitchen 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Send your name, phone number, along with the days and times you would like to volunteer to info@livingfoodsinstitute.com.

Living Foods Institute hiring for a personal assistant to Jane Holmes and a dishwasher. Both positions are part-time and available immediately.

Call Jane Holmes, Center Director, 678-488-7566, to
schedule an interview.

For more information visit here.