It is DAY 4 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur", and today I am thrilled to feature one of my favourite men in the raw foods world -- Ron Russell, owner and head chef of my local raw foods restaurant, Sun Cafe, in L.A. Ron, a devout vegetarian for over 35 years, who became a cher during his college years, has been dedicated to creating healthier versions of traditional classics, and developing unique dishes of his own inspiration for years! Twelve years ago, Ron became interested in raw foods after hearing a lecture by David Wolfe, and since then has been a passionate raw foodist, developing hundreds of fabulous recipes, and building up a thriving raw foods restaurant, Sun Cafe, with chef Roi Elam. To call this my "local haunt"... Keep Reading
Piggies, you are in for a treat of epic proportions this month! I am giving away an Excalibur 9-tray food dehydrator; and to celebrate, I decided to throw a party. Well, a virtual party on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, so you could all join in. What's a party without fabulous people and delicious food? So, I have teamed up with some of the top raw foodists to bring you a scrumptious raw vegan recipe every day this month, each showcasing the fantastic Excalibur Dehydrator. So, this is DAY 1 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur." I thought it only fitting to open the party with one of the raw food movement's most recognizable faces. A true superstar -- Carol Alt. After reading Carol’s impressive biography and career timeline, one is... Keep Reading
Piggies! You are in for a treat today, because I am going to introduce you to Fresh N Lean -- my favourite vegan meal delivery service that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE! The vegan meals that this company prepares and delivers right to your door will ROCK YOUR WORLD. I had the pleasure of visiting their commercial kitchen and headquarters in Marina Del Rey, CA, and tasted many of their incredible recipes. One bite of their lasagne and I was hooked...along with hundreds of other people, as they revealed it was their most popular recipe! I, of course, boldly asked if I could have the recipe to share with you, and guess what? They not only gave me the recipe, but granted permission to publish it here! WOW! Talk about a shining example of, "Don't... Keep Reading
Today I am sharing one of my favourite super easy vegan chunky vegetable soup recipes! Those of you who wonder if I have surrended my teeth will be pleased to discover that I am, at long last, featuring another non blended soup! My father and I have had a 30 year debate about the virtues of chunk versus blended soups. We have agreed to disagree and acknowledge that there is room in the belly for both! I made a pot of this soup as a quick dinner last night and changed my mind about my scheduled post at the last minute and decided to share this recipe. Scott was so taken with it, I thought it deserved a mention. You know when you have been making a recipe for so long you take it for granted? It's kind of how I feel about this soup. It is... Keep Reading
Piggies! I was in artichoke HEAVEN the other night when I tasted this incredible cream of artichoke soup at a birthday party, and I simply HAD to share this quick easy recipe with you today in honour of St Patrick's Day. Being Irish, I look forward to it every year! Those of you who have been following me for a while would be familiar with my dear friend, Mika, and her two boys Rei and Kai, who I lived with when I first moved out to CA in 2010. They are my family here; and through Mika, I have met some of the most wonderful people I have ever known -- Liz and her adorable son Flynn; and the Mohr Family: Jim and Toshiko, and their gorgeous children, Selina and Sean. Our monthly "pot luck and games night" has become one of my "can't live... Keep Reading
"Oh, Happy Day" when I get to celebrate one of my favourite companies! The Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware that I own would have to be some of my all-time favourite pieces. When Le Creuset agreed to do a giveaway one of their incredible 5 1/2 qt fennel round French ovens and an 11 inch not stick stainless steel fying pans this month I was SO excited! Make sure you enter for your chance to win these fantastic cookware. Simply create a piggy name, and then share on Twitter and Facebook for bonus entries. Every time your piggy name is mentioned in a subsequent entry, you get a bonus entry. When my French oven and frypan arrived in the mail I was like a kid in a candy store giving those pieces a workout! I was reminded with every giddy... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 29 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month and we are down to the last 3 days of our fantastic Vitamix giveaway. It has been an amazing month of celebration and the response to this giveaway has been literally mind blowing! It appears a lot of healthy piggies want to get their hands on a Vitamix 5200 blender! Don't miss out on your chance to win. To enter, simply create a piggy name, enter your email address, and then share on Twitter and Facebook for bonus entries. Every time your piggy gets name gets mentioned in a subsequent entry, you both get a bonus entry! Good Luck! Today we continue our love affair with all things well blender with Vitamix Recipe #29: Gluten Free Vegan Mac N Cheese. This quick easy pasta dish is simple... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 23 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month and we continue the celebration of our Vitamix 5200 giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, create a piggy name, enter your email address and share on Facebook and Twitter for bonus entries! Today I am sharing one of my favourite quick easy healthy raw vegan meals: Vitamix Recipe #23: Raw Vegan Spaghetti Marinara with "No Meat" Balls. If you are looking for a delicious healthy low-carb meal, this is it! The meat balls are optional. If you can't be bothered making them, this is still a satisfying meal. I just include them to sneak in some more veggies and nutrition, and to make the dish a little bit more filling. If you are looking to make this dish nut free, just leave them out. I have... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 20 of "I LOVE Vitamix" and we have had an overwhelming response to our Vitamix 5200 blender giveaway. If you have entered yet, simply create a piggy name, enter your email address, and share on Twitter and Facebook for bonus entries. The more your piggy name is mentioned in subsequent entries by family, friends and followers, the more chances you have to get your hands on that blender! Good Luck! Today I am celebrating one of my favourite people in the whole world - Scott's mum, Sandra. She is one of the smartest, most interesting people I have ever met, and I absolutely ADORE her! She is a wonderful cook and I love spending time in the kitchen with her. We had a fantastic time cooking together for Thanksgiving, and even... Keep Reading
Piggies! It is DAY 17 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month to celebrate Vitamix and our amazing Vitamix 5200 giveaway! Enter and share on Twitter and Facebook for your chance to get your hands on the best blender in the world! Every time your piggy name gets mentioned in a subsequent entry you both get a bonus entry. Good Luck! Today, we celebrate that Vitamix is not just for blending. You can chop vegetables and prepare salads in your Vitamix! Is there anything this machine can't do? Just make sure you pulse so you don't end up with dip! LOL! If you don't have a Vitamix you can chop these vegetables by hand or use a good processor. I did chop the brussel sprouts by hand just to give them an extra bit of love. I LOVE chopped salads because it appeals... Keep Reading
