Cold-pressed juice is made with a hydraulic press that uses thousands of pounds of pressure to extract the maximum amount of liquid from fresh fruits and vegetables. No additional heat or oxygen is used in the process, meaning that no nutrients are lost in the heat of traditional pasteurization. No nutritional loss…pretty great, right? You know what is also pretty…
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Remember how much I loved the Artisana raw nut butters several weeks ago? Well, of course I’m STILL loving them. But do you recall the sweet, smooth deliciousness of those magical butters? And, how excited I felt about trying the CHOCOLATE? Well, I remember… And guess what. I tried it. I tried it all. And,…
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Hands up and three cheers for two moms IN THE RAW! Shari (founder) started making raw foods after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2004. She found that a natural path to wellness (including a raw food diet) worked best for her. The treats she made for herself became so popular with friends and family…
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So, I must confess. Well, first I’ll defend myself. I’m very efficient. Very. Very, very efficient. I have a purpose and a plan for everything. But this time, I had no plan, so I chose to “repurpose” for the sake of efficiency. You see, I had a just one parsnip leftover from a previous meal,…
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Texture and crunch are oh, so important in my life. Not just in food, but in all areas of living. Referencing my adoration of apples and my copious consumption, it was once suggested the reasoning to be that I desire and crave the ability and satisfaction of taking “a bite out of life.” Perhaps that…
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There is no shortage of nut butter consumption in our house. I actually adore my ample intake of almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, and the oh so adored coconut butter on a daily basis. It’s my habit. It’s my routine. I don’t think I can live without it. And, because I insist on the…
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I met a sweet, dear friend over Chia Pudding one day. It was actually my very first day working at Whole Foods PDX. I created an amazing, creamy, and oh, so decadent Coconut Chia Pudding to share with customers on the floor. And that’s how I met Ann. And we’ve been friends ever since. I…
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What could be better than RAW ORGANIC SPROUTED ALMOND BUTTER? ummm… …NOTHING… It’s “pretty much the best thing on earth.” Well, I take that back. Add in some superfood deliciousness and then we’ve got ourselves the best thing ever! And this is where JEM enters the picture. An almond butter fanatic (yes, I say it…
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We all know how much I adore almond butter. I could eat it for days on end…maybe – as long as I could add plenty of extra salt and stir in some sprouted almonds for CRUNCH! Anyway, I’m beginning to become a bit of a nut for other nuts these days too. Perhaps it was…
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I recently started my day with this little snack. It was amazing, I tell you. Amazing. Not too sweet. Just a little zip. And a whole lotta crunch. Coconut Cream and Spicy Snip Chips Coconut Cream: 1 cup coconut cream (or the super thick goodness on the top of a can of full fat coconut…
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