Roasty Roasty. Winter Yum.

Veggie Roasts are a staple to get through the winter months. The coconut oil makes it super super.

Ingredients:

Serves 6

2 Sweet Potatoes Cut into thin round slices

1 Red Onion Diced

1 Zucchini cut into thin round slices

3 Cobs of Corn Kernels (removed from Cobb)

2 Tbs Coconut Oil

1 Tbs Rosemary

Dash of Salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in an oven safe dish and throw it all in the oven at 350 for about 3 minutes. Give it another stir once the coconut oil is all melty. Put it back in the oven for about 50 minutes. Share liberally and love it up :)

xo

rj

Ginger Tumeric Tonic

I have been feeling low energy lately as the winter cold sneaks it's way into my bones. This tonic, inspired by my roommate, seems to have the perfect warming healing love effect. Think of it as medicine.

Ingredients:

Serves 3

3 inches of fresh organic Tumeric

4 inches of fresh organic Ginger

1/2 lemon

2 Tbs Honey

1 dash Cinnamon

4 tsp coconut milk, or 2 tbs shredded coconut

1 cup filtered water

Directions:

Vitamix the %$#@% out of the ingredients, sip, heal.

xo

rj

More Kale Salad

There has been recent debate in my kitchen about how many kale salads one can post on a food blog without being repetitive. My vote is for infinite kale salads.

Ingredients:

Serves 4-6

8 handfuls of scrunched up Lacinato Kale

1 Grated Carrot

some shredded red cabbage for color

1 cup kelp noodles

1 tbs Umeboshi paste

1 tbs Earth

as much Cayenne as you can stand

3 tbs nutritional yeast

1/2 cup kraut

2 tbs Sesame Oil

p.s. keep it organic.... please

Directions:

Put it all in a bowl and mix it up with your hands, scrunch scrunch scrunch the kale. Then let it sit for a half hour before eating.

xo

rj

Extra Green Kale Salad fit for a King.

This dish was heavily inspired ( and mostly ripped off) from a dish that my friend made at thanksgiving. I actually ate so much of Kale salad that I barely had room for anything else.

Ingredients:

Serves 10

1 Bunch Purple Curly Kale, ripped into little pieces

1 Bunch Green Curly Kale, ripped into little pieces

1/4 up sunflower seeds

a lil bit of red onion

Dressing (the most important part)

1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast

1 Avocado

A lil' Pink Salt

1/4 Cups Olive Oil

Juice of 1 Lemon

Juice of 1 Lime

Directions:

Put Kale bits, sunflower seeds and red onion in a bowl. Mix the dressing in a blender. Massage the dressing onto the Kale with your hands and let it marinate for at least one hour. :)

xo

rj

Raw Protein Bars

I didn't anticipate that these would be so awesome. But they are. So I posted them. Just for you. Yes, You.

Ingredients:

Makes 12 Servings

1 Cup Shredded Coconut

4 Tbs Raw Protein Powder

8 Medjool Dates (Soaked if you desire)

3 Tbs Coconut Palm Sugar

Dash of Pink Salt

1 Tbs Ground Vanilla

1 Tbs Ground Cinnamon

.5 cup Walnuts

Directions:

Stick it all in a food processor and blend for 2 minutes. Lay it out on a baking pan and put in the fridge for 1 hour to set. Cut into squares. Eat and Share.

xo

rj

Blanched Broccoli, Raw Corn

Simple and tasty can't go wrong!

Ingredients:

Makes 3-4 Servings

3 Florets Broccoli cut into lil pieces

2 cobs of Corn- shaved into niblets

2 Tbs Coconut Oil

1 Pinch Pink Himalayan Salt

Directions:

Blanch the Broccoli. Add the Coconut oil and stir till it melts. Add corn pieces and salt. Enjoy!

xo

rj

Fresh Garbanzo Beans!!!!!!!!

Eat them like Edamame!

Ingredients:

Serves 6

1/2 lbs fresh Garbanzo Beans

tbls Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt

2 Tsp Olive Oil

Directions:

Char Garbanzo Beans in a frying pan with Olive Oil. Add Salt. Eat like Edamame.

xo

rj

The green drink too good not to document

For the past three months, I have been drinking a green drink every day. I have noticed a huge shift in my energy levels, and I have managed to lose about 20 lbs in the process (without making any additional dietary changes.) I truly believe in the power of green. It stabilizes my mood, gives me boundless energy and keeps my body healthy and vital.

Ingredients:

Serves 3

1 Honey Dew Melon

1 Avocado

Directions:

Blend it up and drink it down!

xo

rj

Chickpea salad from heaven

Perfect potluck food

Ingredients:

Serves 6-8

3 cups of chickpeas (boiled or canned)

1/2 Stem Kale minced

2 Pepper cut into thin slices

1/4 Red Onion minced

3 Tbs Olive Oil

Good quality Salt

Directions:

Mix it all together in a pretty bowl!

xo

rj

Spinach Tastiness

Total and Utter Yum.

'Nuff said.

Ingredients:

Serves 4

2 Bunches of Spinach

Sesame Oil

Sesame seeds

Salt

Directions:

Wash Spinach well. Stir-fry all ingredients. Enjoy!

Melon Avo Raw Summer Soup

Ingredients:

Serves 3-4

5 Arugula Leaves

8 Basil Leaves

3 Stems Kale

1/2 Ripe Avocado

1/2 Pepper

1 Small Cantaloupe

4 Cups of Water

1 Pinch of HIgh Quality Salt

Directions:

Blend it all together!

xo

rj

Macadamia Date Bites

Honestly, I know I say it everytime I make dessert type things but these ones are the best.

Like the best best.

Ingredients:

Serves 8

1 Cup roasted and salted macademia nuts

4 medjul dates

1.2 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

Blend Macademia Nuts and Dates in a blender. Roll mixture into little truffle type balls with your hands. Roll formed balls in shredded coconut to cover them. Share with friends!

xo

rj

Moong Dahl Soup Fall Soup

I am a little embarrased to admit that the other day I found myself saying "My Vata Dosha is through the roof! I am going to make some soup to ground my energy." Apparently, the yogi Aryuvedic trend in California has gotten to me. Just shoot me now. But Seriously, this is a really great soup to bring your energy down and prepare you for relaxation. I suggest eating it as dinner.

Ingredients:

Serves 8

1 cup mung dahl

4 cups water

2 cubes organic veggie stock

1 Onion- cubed

5 Cubes Garlic- minced

1/4 Inch Ginger- minced

8 handfuls of prewashed baby spinach cut into small pieces

3 tomatoes- cubed

1 Tbs Olive Oil

Directions:

Add oil, onions, garlic and ginger to a soup pot on medium heat. Stir until onions are translucent. Add water, moong dahl and vegetable stock. Cook for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and spinach cook until moong dahl is soft to taste. Enjoy!

xo

rj

Blanched Asparagus with Garlic Gomai

Apparently, good manners dictates that you eat aspargus with your hands.

Ingredients:

make 2-3 servings

1 Bunch Asparagus

4 Tbs Garlic Gomai (2 parts Sesame seeds, .5 part Sea salt, 1.5 parts Garlic Powder)

Directions:

Blanch Asparagus by cooking it in hot water for 2 minutes and then running cold water over it to stop the cooking process (Keeps it crunchy). Add Gomai on top! Voila. You are now asparagused.

xo

rj

Green Chocolate Love Bites

You've heard of Dark Chocolate, Milk chocolate and White Chocolate, but have you ever heard of Green Chocolate?? I predict that it will be coming soon to a health food store near you!

Ingredients:

Makes 7-8 Pieces

1/2 Cup of Artisana Coconut butter ( the best stuff out there)

3 Tbs Vita-mineral Green Powder (or any green powder that you love)

Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt to taste

Agave to taste

Directions:

Heat the Coconut Butter in a pan until it melts. Add the other ingredients and mix it up real good. Poor contents into silicon ice cube trays that are shaped like hearts or stars (you can buy these on amazon, just type heart shaped ice cube trays into the finder section). Let sit until it becomes solid or put it in the freezer for faster results. The green powder will naturally sink to the bottom to create two layers of color.

xo

rj

Artisana Macadamia Butter Blueberry Smoothie

Woah Momma!!! I made these on a hot day and they were super amazing. My friend commented that they taste like "Mother's Milk." I debated naming the smoothie that. Maybe I still will.

The key ingredient here is the Artisana Macademia Butter. I have made this bevy before with Macademia nuts and it is just not nearly as smooth as with the butter. Make this for breakfast or a mid day pick me up! Well, I mean, I guess you can really drink this any time!

Ingredients:

1.5 cups Rice Milk

1 Banana

.5 Cups Frozen Blueberries

1 Snack squeeze packet of Artisana Macademia Butter

Directions:

Blend it up and Drink it Down.

xo

rj

Artisana Pecan Bliss Balls

I have the fantastic fortune of having some Artisana nut butters to play with! This brand uses only the freshest ingredients. I can really taste the yumminess packed into these bites sizes treats!

These Pecan Bliss Balls are SUPER easy to make and please the palate like nobodies business. Because they are not too sweet, you can serve them up as an appetizer or as a dessert-Foodies choice.

Ingredients:

1 cup Artisana Pecan Butter

1 cup Organic Raisins

1 dash of Cinnamon

1 dash of Pink Himalyan Crystal Salt.

.5 cup Shredded Coconut

Directions:

Mix the Artisana Pecan Butter, raisins, cinnamon and the salt together in a bowl. Wash your hands and roll up little truffle size balls of the concoction with your hand. Roll the balls in Shredded coconut (placed on a dish) and reap the benefits of your cooking excellence.

xo

rj

Sweet Surrender. Green Drink #21

I did it! I made it 21 days, drinking 1 green drink each day. (In addition to my regular gluten-free, dairy free and refined sugar free lifestyle). At this point, it's a routine. I wake up in the morning and immediately go to find green ingredients. Since I have been doing this, I have not been sick, and I have had more energy than usual. Clearly, this experiment worked. Yay Green!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1 Apple

2 Tbs Chia seeds

1 handful Spinach

1 cup Filtered water

1 cup pure Apple Juice

1/2 cup ice

Directions:

Blend, drink and feel awesome!

xx

rj

It's not easy being green drink #20

I am surprised by how difficult this green drink challenge has been for me. Unexpectedly flying to another county, going camping on the fly- this challenge requires preparation, and at this moment, I don't have a lot of structure.

None-the-less, everywhere I go, I have had a lot of energy, and people are commenting that I look radiant. While in some ways, this was a bad time for me to embark upon this challenge, in others ways, it was a really good time. It's been really helpful for me to be remain healthy regardless of the chaos of my life.

Ingredients:

Makes 2 servings

1 Banana

1/4 Avocado

2 Cups Coconut water

1 Handful Spinach

Directions:

Blend it up and drink it down.

xx

rj

Savory Green Health Boost. Drink #19.

This morning, someone said to me "You have figured out the secret to yummy, tasty, healthy food: You just mix great ingredients with other great ingredients." I love this because it is so true. The secret to yummy healthy food is yummy healthy ingredients. Keep that in mind when you are grocery shopping. Another way a friend put it is, "You can either pay the grocery bill, or the hospital." So let' s have a toast to green drinks and vitality!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1/4 Avocado

1 Celery Stalk

2 Cups filtered water

1.5 handfuls of Spinach

7 Fresh Basil Leaves

2 tsp Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Directions:

Blend it up and drink it down!

*Feel free to taste test from blender to insure that you enjoy the lemon and salt proportions.*

Yumtastic Green Drink #18

Avocado always makes drinks amazing. Just avocado it. Do it. Do it Now.

Ingredients:

Makes 3 Servings

1 Handful Spinach

2 Cups Filtered Water

1/4 Avocado

2 Tbs Almonds

1 Cups Frozen Mango Cubes

Directions:

Blend it together and drink it down.

The ungreen green drink. Drink #17

One of the *many* amazing things about my three-day-dance-camp-experience was the fresh carrot juice in the morning. I tried to make this drink green to no avail, no green powder will out-do the powerful orange color punch that pure carrot juice provides.

Ingredients:

Makes 2 Servings

1.5 cups Carrot Juice

1 tbs Vita-mineral Green

2 Tbs Chia Seeds

Directions:

Stir together, wait 30 minutes for Chia seeds to absorb liquid and marvel at how truly un-green this green drink is.

Coconut, Chia, VIta-mineral Green.

Green Drink # 16- I went to Dance in nature and camp for three days with a gorgeous community of other dancers. I did not bring a blender and this was a great drink because it does not require one. It is also very tasty, and prone to start conversation.

Ingredients:

Make 2 servings

1.5 cups Coconut juice

1 tbs Vita-mineral Green

2 Tbs Chia Seeds

Directions:

Stir and wait 30 minutes for Chia seeds to absorb liquid.

Green Drink #15: The Kitchen Sink

I accidentally put wayyyyy too much vita-mineral green in the first version of this drink. Please learn from my mistakes. I will never do that again!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1 Banana

1 Tbs Vita-mineral green

1.5 cups Coconut water

6 Strawberries

1 Handful of Spinach

1 cup Ice

Directions:

Blend it up!

xx

rj

Hazelnut Banana Green Smoothie, Green Drink #13

...and the sun shineth on thou smoothie, and thusforth all will be well with the world....

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1 cup Hazelnut Milk

.5 Cup crushed ice

1 Tbs Vitamineral Green (or other green powder supplement)

1 Banana

1 Handful of Spinach

Directions:

Blend and drink

xx

rj

Mango, Chia, Pecan, Spinach Yum. Green Drink #12

The best part about this shake is that it is sooo refreshing. It is hot right now in Sunny California and I am very happy to have a beverage that brings down the heat.

Ingredients:

Make 3-4 servings (which you might want all for yourself)

1 cup Mango

1 cup Spinach

.5 cup ice

1 cup spring water

3 Dates

3 tbs Chia Seeds

6 Pecans

1 dropper full of milk thistle (optional tonic to support the liver)

Directions:

Blend and drink outside on a hot summers day!

Green Smoothie. Drink # 11

I always enjoy giving these smoothies to skeptics. The spinach flavor is hidden and it all just tastes so &^% good!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 servings

1 Banana

1.5 cups Vanilla coconut milk beverage (So delicious brand, sugar free)

1 handful Spinach

1 Cup ice

Directions:

Blend!

xx

rj

Green Chia Shake: Drink # 10

When I embarked upon this Green Drink challenge, I had no idea that I would be sleeping in different places every night and flying to Toronto for a family emergency. It has been tricky to find a blender and fresh vegetables. I was very happy to be back in California this morning, where I enjoyed this drink.

Ingredients:

Makes 3-4 Servings

3 Tbs Chia Seeds

1 Apple

2 cups Coconut Juice

3 leaves Kale

1 cup ice

Directions: Blend and Drink. Yum.

Summer Delight! Watermelon, Spinach, Lemonade.

Green Drink # 9

There was so much fruit (and cake) left over from the Shiva at our house. It just made sense to use up the left over watermelon. This beverage was surprisingly very tasty. My mother said that it is the type of drink that she would enjoy with ice on a hot summer's day.

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1 cup Watermelon

1 Bunch Spinach

Juice from 1/4 Lemon

1 cup filtered water

Directions:

Blend, Blend, Blend, Drink.

Lightly Steamed Kale with Coconut Oil, Balsamic Vinegar and Hemp Seeds

Not your usual Shiva Food

This Kale is so tasty that it disappeared from my plate before I could eat it. My brother and his friend figured that if I left it alone for a minute, it must be fair game.

Ingredients:

Makes 2 Servings

1 Bunch Kale

2 Tbs Coconut Oil

2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar

3 Tbs Hemps seeds

Directions:

Cut Kale leaves into roughly 2 Inch pieces. Lightly steam Kale. Add Coconut Oil and Balsamic Vinegar and stir until Coconut Oil has melted. Put on serving dish or plate and add Hemp Seeds. Fin.

xx

rj

Green Drink #8. Coconut Juice, Kale, Parsley and Sage.

I couldn't figure out why my green drink shakes were not tasting as good in Toronto as they do in California. My brother pointed out that vegetable quality is the culprit. I suggest using high caliber ingredients (organic, local, fresh) wherever possible. This recipe took some significant tweaking to get right, but the end result is delish!

Ingredients:

Makes 2 servings

1.5 cups coconut juice (also known as coconut water)

4 sprigs parsley

3 leaves fresh sage

1 leaf Kale

2 baby Carrots

1 cup ice

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1 Apple (optional)

Directions:

Blend it up till it is really smooth.

Quinoa Bowl of Yum and Vegetables

There are not a lot of options for gluten free foodies at Jewish Shiva's. This was my response.

Ingredients:

Makes 3 servings

Quinoa

1 Cup Quinoa

1/5 Cups cold water

1/3 tsp Salt

2 Tbs Ground Flax seeds

3 Tbs Wheat Free Tamari

Vegetable Topping

6 Stems Asparagus (Cut into 1 inch pieces)

1 Celery Stalk (Cut into small pieces)

1 Bunch Broccoli (Cut into small pieces)

1 Red Pepper (Sliced)

1 Onion (diced)

10 Almonds (Whole of Crushed)

3 Tbs Coconut Oil

3 Tbs Wheat Free Tamari

3 Tbs Sesame seeds

Directions:

To cook Quinoa first soak for 5 minutes. Drain the water and then add 1 Cup Quinoa, 1.5 Cups of Water and salt to a pot. Turn on high until water boils, then turn heat to low to simmer, put lid on pot at this point. Cook for 15 minutes. Once cooked, add Tamari and ground flax seeds and then stir.

While Quinoa is cooking, using a pan or wok, add coconut oil and turn heat on medium. Once coconut oil is melted add onions and stir until they are translucent. Add the rest of the vegetables and stir until they are just a little bit cooked. Add Almonds and Tamari and stir. Add Sesame Seeds at the end.

Put Quinoa in a bowl, put the veggies on top.

xx

rj

Day #7:Green Drink From Mama's Pantry.

Green Drink Challenge, Day #7.

Fresh from Mama's pantry, this shake is an example of what to do, when you have no time to shop for ingredients nor the opportunity to plan. Taste wise, this was not my favorite shake, but after I drank it, I felt AMAZING.

Ingredients:

makes 2 servings

1/2 Avocado

Juice of 1 Lemon

4 Chives

1 small Cucumber

Salt

1/2 Cup Ice

1 Cup Spring water.

Directions:

Blend and Drink.

Day #6: Mint, Kale, Orange Drink. Ready for take off.

I find it a real challenge to remain healthy during times of stress ( I am taking a wild guess that I am not alone it this).

Celebrating my grandmothers life is all good. Dropping all previous plans, going to a funeral and sitting shiva (it's a jewish thing) is another. I am writing this blog from sfo airport. I made this drink at my friends house this morning in a frantic attempt not to waste the greens that I had in my fridge. It is surprisingly tasty!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

1 Cup Orange Juice

1 Bunch Mint

4 Leaves Kale

Juice of half a Lemon

2 Carrots

1 Cup Ice

Directions:

Blend it up.

xx

rj

Day #5: Lemon Verbena Green Drink. In Honor of Bubbie.

This morning my 97 year old Bubbie (that's jewish for Grandmother) left her body. One of the reasons I am embarking on this green drink journey is to celebrate and live a healthy life. Living to the age 97 will do just fine.

Ingredients:

Makes 3-4 Servings

6 Lemon Verbena Leaves

2 Apples

Juice of one Lemon

1 Handful of Spinach

1 Cup Ice

2 cups spring water

Directions:

Blend it up and drink it. If you are willing to clean the juicer, you could make this a juice instead (omit the spring water and ice).

Parsley Lemon Shake. Day #4.

I woke up with so much energy this morning that I basically jumped out of bed with a smile on my face. Day #4 of 21 day green drink challenge is being good to me.

Ingredients:

makes 3-4 servings

I bunch of Parsley (stemmed)

Juice of 1 Lemon

2 Carrots

1 Celery Stick

1 dash salt

2 cups spring water

1 cup crushed ice

Directions:

Blend blend blend.

xx

rj

Avocado Strawberry Chocolate Mousse

Just because I am drinking a green shake every day does not mean that I am skimping on the chocolate. Here is proof (in the form of a recipe).

Ingredients:

Makes 2 Servings

1 Avocado

3 Tablespoons Raw Cacao

6 Strawberries

3 Tbs Agave Nectar

1/4 cup coconut milk (or other non dairy milk)

Dash of Salt

Directions:

Blend and enjoy!

xx

rj

Orange, Dill, Avocado Hippie Green Shake: Day # 3

Day 3 of the green drink challenge and I am already feeling more energetic and inspired. How are you feeling? How do you feel after drinking the green drinks? Do you have any secrets or tips for me? Feel free to comment below.

Fresh from the farmer's market, the secret to this drink is to "drink is fresh and drink it cold."

Ingredients:

Makes 3-4 servings

2 Oranges (omit peel)

1 bunch fresh Dill

1 handful Baby Spinach

.5 Avocado

1 cup crushed ice

1 cup filtered water

Directions:

Blend, Shake, Drink, Love, Enjoy!

xx

rj

Mango, Kale, Coconut shake. 21 day Green Drink Challenge: Day #2

Yes to green drinks! I am all over this vitality kick. Come join me and Go green!

Ingredients:

Makes 2-3 Servings

3 leaves Kale

2 cups Coconut water

1 cup frozen cubed Mango

Directions: Mix, Blend, Drink, Enjoy!

xx

rj

21 day green drink challenge. 21 days. 21 drinks.

I have been fatigued for a couple days and am feeling the need to take ownership of my health. What better way to do this than to drink green drinks!

Here is the deal: 1 green drink per day for 21 days.

If you wanna embark on this journey with me, I would love some company!

Ingredients:

makes 2-4 servings

Half a bunch of Cilantro

2 medium sized Carrots

5 leaves of Kale

1 small Apple

1/2 cup frozen Pineapple

3 Tbs shelled Hemp seeds

Juice of 1/4 lemon

Salt

1/2 cup crushed ice

1.5 cups filtered water

Directions: Blend together in a good blender and serve chilled.

xx

rj

Vitamineral Green Nori Rolls- Feel good, look good, taste good!

My Gawd! This tastes so $#$#@%$ good, that I want to eat this and only this for the next week!

I have recently been on the market for a new home. Scanning craigslist and meeting "like-minded" people has been an interesting experience. One of the houses that I looked at had a aerial silk hanging in the living room and a super foods bar!

While, I decided that it was not the best housing option for me, one of the good postured yogi's (who slept in the "hippie loft" above the garage) introduced me to the idea of adding green powder to Nori rolls. Good call random Yogi!

Ingredients:

Makes 4 Servings

4 Nori Sheets

1 Avocado

1 Apple

2 Carrots

1 clove Garlic

2 Tbs Vitamineral Green ( the secret ingredient of awesomeness)

2 tbs Olive oil

dash of Cayenne

dash of Salt

Directions:

1) Add all ingredients except Nori Sheets in a blender.

2) Place 1/4 mixture per Nori Sheet and roll it up with your hands.- I recommend sprinkling water onto the Nori sheets after they have been rolled so that it sticks well.

xx

rj

Summer Shake Shake Shake (it like a Polaroid picture)

It's summer time! And you know what that means? Whip out the summer drinks! Feel free to add alcohol to this beverage (If that is your thing). This shake was inspired by the lemon tree and mint patch in my friend's back yard.

Ingredients:

Juice of 1 Meyer Lemon (any type of lemon will do)

A handful of fresh Mint

1 Mini Watermelon (or 1/4 of a big watermelon)

1 medium sized Cucumber

Crushed Ice (optional)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together until desired consistency. Serve with some mint and lemon as a garnish if that is the kind of thing that brings you joy.

xx

rj

Fruit Kimchee- the best thing since sliced bread!

News Flash: Fermented foods are all the rage in the hippie world!

I got a good dose of healthy vibrant people this weekend at the Moab Contact Improv Jam in Utah. http://www.moabjam.com

Some highlights of this trip involved bonding with nature, dancing with gorgeous people (inside and out) and cooking in the communal kitchen. This dish was inspired and conspired by a combination of brilliance that transpired at the Jam.

The picture above is the delish Fruit Kimchee with Orchid, one of the contact dancers at the festival (the knee pads give her away).

Ingredients:

makes 8-10 servings

1 Banana

1 bunch Grapes (green or red)

1 Apple

1 Pear

1 bunch of Strawberries

1 Orange

2 Peaches

1/4 bunch cilantro

1/4 cup macadamia or cashew nuts

1 Jalapeno pepper (or less if you are super sensitive to spice)

4 cloves Garlic

1 inch Ginger

1/4 Onion

2 teaspoons of Salt

Cayenne to taste

1/4 cup coconut shreds (optional)

Directions:

1) Cut fruit into small pieces (slice bananas and strawberries, half grapes, cube peaches, apples and pears)

2) Stem Cilantro

3) Mince Garlic, Ginger and Onion

4) Add all ingredients together in a bowl and massage together with your hands. The salt will bleed the fruit and provide juice for the Kimchee to ferment.

5) Put in a jar, making sure to keep the lid loose and store at room temp for about 2 days (It will ferment faster if it is stored in a warm environment).

6) Kimchee will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Recommendations:

This dish is awesome with salad- it tastes great with arugula and also with a little bit of chevre.

Extra Tasty Chia Pudding- that's right, Chia. As in Chia pet.

Ladies and Gents (and/or any permutation of the above), please allow me to introduce you to my new obsession: Chia Pudding. Easy to make, easy to impress, and high in omega 3's. What can't this pudding do?

Ingredients:

makes 2-3 servings

3/4 cup Chia Seeds

2 cups sugarless Almond Milk (Hemp Milk is good too)

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1 sprinkle Cinnamon

3 tsp shredded Coconut

Agave to taste (around 1 -3 tbs)

1 dash salt

Some extra yummies to add:

dried blueberries

goji berries

cashews

macadamia nuts

cocoa nibs

Directions:

Add all ingredients together and mix. If you choose to add the extra yummies, add as much as you like. Chia seeds will absorb liquid and turn mixture into a pudding like texture. Let sit for an hour, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure that chia does not clump together. Eat immediately, later that day, save for breakfast or take to a potluck (my preferred option).

xx

rj

Not all Vegetable Drinks are Created Equal

Originally written for my friend Lorina, this Haiku now applies to the tasty beverage documented below.

Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum

Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum

Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum

Ingredients:

makes 2-3 servings

1 cup spring water

2 medium fresh tasty organic Carrots

1 good (also fresh,tasty and organic) tomato (cherry tomatoes can work too).

2 stalks of celery

.5 Avocado

Basil, as much as you can shake a stick at

Salt

Tbs coconut oil

Directions:

1) Blend all ingredients together in a blender until you attain your desired consistency.

2) Enjoy!

Sort of Raw Hippie Nacho's partially hidden as Salad.

Na'cho usual Nacho dish.

If you feel like increasing the hippie factor of this dish, I suggest adding smoked jalapeno farmhouse kraut (insert shameless plug for friends company here) http://www.farmhouseculture.com/

Ingredients (in order of layering on plate):

Kale cut into little pieces (and marinated in lime juice if desired)

1 medium bag of Nachos of your choice

1 cup Organic Black Beans

Raw Corn extracted from 1 cobb

1 diced Tomato

1 diced Avocado

Lime Juice squeezed on entire mound of tastiness

Cilantro leaves scattered artistically on mound of tastiness

Nutritional Yeast sprinkled generously on mound of tastiness

Layer ingredients in order of appearance on a nice looking plate. Eat with fingers or a fork with someone that you love.

Blueberry Hazelnut Smoothie

Yes. It's Tasty. Yes. It's Easy.

Don't hate on this smoothie because it's simple. Sometimes the best things in life are the least complicated.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Frozen Organic Blueberries

1 Cup Hazelnut Milk

1 Banana

Blend together in a blender and enjoy!

Raw Green Hippie Soup

When I drink this, I feel like Superman.

It was not-so-ceremonially noted that I have not posted in the hippie food blog for over two years! So here it is: a re-incarnation of my healthy past.

Ingredients:

2 Celery stalks

2 Carrots

3 leaves of Purple Kale

.5 bunch Parsley

Juice of 1.5 Lemons

.5 Avo (aka Avocado to those that require non-abbreviations)

3 Tbs. shelled Hemp seeds

3 leaves of Purple Kale

1.5 cups of purified water

1 pinch of specialty salt

2 Tbs olive oil ( or truffle oil for the fancy pants)

Puree all ingredients together in a blender and enjoy!