Photos


I'd like to share some of the photos of a few meals I've made over the years.  I sincerely apologize if I have not credited the original creators of these recipes in all cases; I didn't mark the photos when I took them, and am trying to be as accurate and thorough as possible in the credits.  Please enjoy!



BREAKFASTS, JUICES AND SMOOTHIES


 Brazil nut flax pancakes with blueberries, bananas, and cashew cream. (I think it's an Ani Phyo recipe?)



Foraging for breakfast: salmon berries, raspberries, wild blackberries, huckleberries and a strawberry.



Fun with food!

Watermelon Juice (sorry, blurry pic):


Cantaloupe Juice:


Chocolate-Banana-Almond Mylkshake:


Shot of wheatgrass and green juice:



Fresh wheatgrass.

Another day, another green juice:




ENTREES AND SALADS


Marinated Kale Salad (kale marinated in EVOO, lemon juice, sea salt, with cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, carrot & avocado)

Raw "Taco" Salad:


Salad and cracker:

Raw "Pad Thai" made with kelp noodles and almond-ginger sauce


 

Portobello mushroom bun with sunburger and toppings, jicama fries, and sundried tomato ketchup.  Courtesy of Victoria Boutenko & family.

Garden Salad: mesclun mix, bell peppers, cucumber, celery, carrot, avocado, purple cabbage sauerkraut, sunflower seeds


Love me my garden salad:



Raw borscht.


 

Raw Greek Salad


Zucchini Pasta with Marinara and Walnut Pate meatballs.  Courtesy of Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 people, Jennifer Cornbleet, c2005, Book Publishing Company.



 Raw Pizza with brazil nut cheese, guacamole, and fresh salsa.


Different day, different pizza.

Collard Wraps (pate and veggie filled) with raisin chutney (SO delicious!)

 More snacks: snap peas, carrots, red pepper, white mulberries, dried cranberries and apricot, and fresh blueberries (and a bowl of pasta salad).



Sunburger with the works, and raw caesar salad.


Marinated kale salad.



Feeling Festive!!

Mixed salad greens topped with Spanish Scramble.  Courtesy of Ani's Raw Kitchen, Ani Phyo, c2007 Da Capo Press.


CSA Box of Awesomeness


FERMENTED FOODS


    Fermenting foods (L to R): second fermentation of Water Kefir with dried mango, Kombucha, Sauerkraut (beet, cabbage, carrot), Water Kefir grains, Dairy Kefir, Sourdough Starter



DESSERTS


Bliss Bars (from the Bliss Cookbook from Cafe Bliss in Victoria. Heather Cunliffe's awesomeness. You MUST try these, but warning: they're addictive.)


New & Improved RawFoodSooke chocolates!  Truly delicious! (Also from the Bliss cookbook; credit: Heather Cunliffe)

Raw Vegan Mocha Cheesecake.  Courtesy of Sweet Gratitude: a new world of raw desserts; Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra, c2008 North Atlantic Books.






Raw holiday treats - brazil nut 'snowballs'*, almond cookies, caramel bars*, raisin-nut fudge with vanilla and coconut ("congo bars"*), and fresh mandarin orange segments.  *Courtesy of Living Raw Food, Sarma Melngailis, c2009 William Morrow/Harper Collins.


Raw holiday treats - brazil nut 'snowballs'*, caramel bars*, raisin-nut fudge with vanilla and coconut ("congo bars"*), brazil nut ganache truffles+, macadamia butter truffles+, almond butter cups+, acai cups+, vanilla hempseed cups+, and non-raw rum balls. *Courtesy of Living Raw Food, Sarma Melngailis, c2009 William Morrow/Harper Collins. +Courtesy of Sweet Gratitude: a new world of raw desserts, Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra, c2008 North Atlantic Books.




 
Strawberry Shortcake, Courtesy of Sweet Gratitude: a new world of raw desserts, Matthew Rogers and Tiziana Alipo Tamborra, c2008, North Atlantic Books.








Tropical Fruit Tart, with Mango Pudding and Coconut Crust.  Courtesy Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People, Jennifer Cornbleet, c2005 Book Publishing Company.

Dessert: raw vanilla pudding, crumble topping, and sliced banana.

Banana Cream Pie

Raw-eos

Happy Canada Day (& Birthday!) - Raw Strawberry Cheezecake


4 comments:

  1. Absolutely Gorgeous.. and it looks delicious too. I"m so inspired! Do you give classes?

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    1. thanks, Anthea! i haven't started doing classes yet, but am definitely considering it! thanks for the support - i truly appreciate it!

      blessings,
      ~nicole~

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  2. i have just been introduced to the importance and health benefits of raw. it has been a bit overwhelming to say the least. your site has made it seem a bit more do-able.
    Thanks!
    you will be hearing more from me...

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  3. Thanks, Kate! I'm glad to hear you found the site helpful. Look forward to hearing from you!
    ~nicole~
    rawfoodsooke@gmail.com
    250-646-2490

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