It is DAY 24 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and if you think eating raw foods is expensive, the gorgeous Brandi Rollins from Raw Foods on a Budget will change your mind. This lady certainly knows how to stretch a dollar in a healthy way. I just LOVE Brandi's philosophy, "In every budget is the opportunity to experience limitation or abundance. The choice is ours."  Brandi is passionate about educating people about live raw whole foods, and offering practical strategies that make this lifestyle a manageable reality for average familes. She has written several books on affordable whole foods living, and thriving on raw foods in cold climates. Brandi’s most recent book, RAW FOODS ON A BUDGET, is a winner of the 2012 Independent... Keep Reading

It is DAY 23 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and I am excited to introduce you to Dina Lauro and her AMAZING Chunkie Dunkies raw vegan cookies. I connected with Dina on Twitter, and was thrilled to discover her incredible company. For each of these community events, I always pick a new blogger or company to feature in addition to the top established people, and this month it is all about Chunkie Dunkies! This little business started just over a year ago, and is growing so rapidly it is set to become one of the premier raw vegan cookie companies in the country in no time! Whole Foods is banging down their door, as well as many other national retailers and distributors. When we start seeing Chunkie Dunkies raw vegan cookies in every... Keep Reading

It is DAY 22 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and I am thrilled to be featuring the incredible Matt Amsden from Euphoria Loves Rawvolution and Rawvolution. I absolutely love Matt's books, RAWVOLUTION and THE RAWVOLUTION CONTINUES and eat at his fabulous restaurant in Santa Monica almost every week. The buddha bites, sea dragon roll, and spirulina warrior shake make me swoon! I am in NYC for the rest of the year, and am becoming a frequent visitor at the East Village location.  If you are not in L.A or NYC, Matt's book RAWVOLUTION has tons of SUPER EASY raw food recipes you can sample. I love the cactus salad, spirulina pie, raw pizza, and the signature "Big Matt with Cheese." The raw food recipes are organized by type, level of... Keep Reading

It is DAY 21 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and I have invited my wonderful friend, the GORGEOUS Eva Rawposa from Uncooking 101, to the party. Those of you who have been following me for a while will remember Eva from our trough swap last year, where I featured her amazing Raw Virgin “Better-Than-Tequila” Margarita Mocktail, Raw Vegan “Better-Than-Ranch” Salad Dressing, and her delicious Raw Brazil Nut Chocolate Milkshake. If you are new to this blog, let me introduce you to one of the most incredible people in the raw foods world.  Uncooking101 is a GORGEOUS raw foods site that was created by Eva Rawposa and her delightful business partner, Venita Hale. Eva is a raw chef and vegan health educator, who is passionate about... Keep Reading

It is DAY 20 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and we kick off another week of our Excalibur Giveaway celebration with the gorgeous Heather Pace from Sweetly Raw. If you have a sweet tooth and a penchant for decadent desserts but don't want to coat-check your colon for the indulgence, you absolutely need to know about this sensational lady. Heather is the QUEEN of delectable raw vegan desserts!  Check out ANY of the incredible raw vegan dessert recipes on Sweetly Raw and you will get a taste of what I am raving about! Some of my favourites include: the raw vegan mint chocolate cheesecake tart, raw vegan strawberry lime mousse cake, raw chocolate cheesecake and 22 other cheescakes (why pick just one?) her raw vegan coconut truffle... Keep Reading

It is DAY 19 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and I am excited to share a really interesting blog I found called Food Storage Moms, where two mothers, Linda and Kendra, share ideas about food storage and emergency preparedness. They recommend affordable products and ideas to help families living on budgets to be aware of the food they are eating, stock up for emergencies and last minute needs, and make the most out of their pantries. Linda, a mother with four daughters and seventeen grandchildren, raised her family with a huge garden, eating fresh food; she canned everything from apricots, peaches, pears and green beans to salsa and spaghetti sauce; dehydrated everything you can imagine; and baked homemade bread. Having lived in... Keep Reading

It is DAY 19 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and the lovely Lauren Felts from The Holy Kale brings her delicious raw vegan burgers and caprese salad to our Excalibur Dehydrator Giveaway party. I connected with this wonderful lady on Twitter and immediately fell in love with her website. For starters, how good is that name, "The Holy Kale?" LOVE it! I just HAD to have her be part of this event.  Lauren Felts is a certified nutritionist and owner of the health and wellness website, The Holy Kale. As an advocate for inspiring others on their quest for health, Lauren specializes in holistic nutrition, cleansing, toxin-free living, and utilizing superfoods for beauty by addressing not only the body, but also the mind and soul. Lauren... Keep Reading

It is DAY 18 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and we celebrate our fantastic Excalibur Dehydrator Giveaway with my lovely Aussie friend, Robyn Law from Girl On Raw. Robyn and I were introduced by our mutual friend, Kellie a few years ago; and although we have never met in person, remain great virtual buddies. Robyn was one of the first people I connected with in the raw food community when I started my blog, and so I just could never have done this raw vegan event without her. You are in for a treat, because she has brought two delicious super easy raw recipes to the party today.  This capri cheese and raw vegan garlic and rosemary crackers are AMAZING. Not only do they have fantastic flavour, but they are SUPER EASY too. These... Keep Reading

It is DAY 17 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and we celebrate today with the delightful Gena Hamshaw from Choosing Raw. If you don't know this lovely lady, I highly recommend getting acquainted. She is one of the most down-to-earth, honest, and inspiring people in the wellness community, and her blog makes for wonderful, honest, authentic reading. Gena shares a lot about herself in her website, and reveals the gorgeous shape of her heart. Furthermore, her observations about her own behaviour, and life in general, are incredibly inciteful. This former book editor, certified clinical nutritionist, and pre-med, post-baccalaureate student at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. has created a warm, friendly, and compassionate... Keep Reading

It is DAY 16 of "Raw Food Recipes with Excalibur" and have I got a treat for you today! Trust me, if you want to learn about raw food or just get PHENOMENAL healthy recipes you absolutely need to know about Russell James AKA The Raw Chef. I first met Russell when I attended an event hosted by Ani Phyo and Matthew Kenney at Matthew Kenney OKC a few years ago. Russell was the guest-instructor-in-residence there, and the raw food that was served by the students under his direction was SUBLIME. Hailed by The Times as “The UK’s Leading Raw Chef” Russell has travelled all over the world teaching classes, and established himself as one of the foremost authorities on raw food preparation. Sample ANY of his incredible recipes and you will see... Keep Reading