What is meant by raw food? Raw refers to food that is unprocessed, unrefined and not exposed to heat over 116 degrees, which kills the enzymes and nutrients. It is composed of fresh fruit and vegetables along with nuts and seeds. Raw isn’t a fringe movement. We all need to eat more fresh fruit and…

I Found another use for heirloom tomatoes last night. Skyler, my Kuvasz managed to tick off a skunk. I let the dogs out for their evening constitutional and the next thing I knew Skyler was barking up a storm in the woods. Deer? Raccoon? I called and called to no avail. She was completely ignoring…

I would love to have you join us for one of our classes! The next one is on Wednesday, September 9th at Lakewinds in Minnetonka, MN. There is still space available! Whether you are already into raw foods or just looking for a way to live a healthier life style, you will learn easy ways…

I recently had lunch with my mom and a few of her friends, who have been on this planet for at least 7 decades (is that a politically correct way to state your age, Mom?). The big topic of discussion was this “raw thing” that I was into. As I sat there trying to help…

One of the comments that I hear most often is, “I could never do raw, it is too hard and complicated”. Let me tell you, once you get set up, it is much easier than traditional cooking, Breakfast this morning? My cacao smoothy. Prep time: 4 minutes. Clean up time: 30 seconds. Last night for…

What we eat and how we eat it are the most powerful weapons we have against disease and aging. What we eat and how we eat it are the most powerful tools we can use to enhance our daily energy levels, clarity and enjoyment of life. We have become a society so addicted and emotionally…

We would love to have you join us Thursday the 27th as we dive into some wonderful raw food recipes! Learn about raw food, preparation techniques, and some very easy, amazing dishes! If you are anywhere near the Minneapolis area, please come and join us.  Learn how to incorporate raw food into your life and…

One complaint I often hear is that making raw food recipes are difficult and time consuming. Ok. There are some raw food  recipes that can take days of preparation. I will address that. But the beauty of this is that once you make a batch of something. It can last a really long time. I…

Why sprout? Well, first and foremost, it is fun! You put these hard little seeds or grains in a jar, rinse with water for a few days and they come to life, right before your very eyes! And I really mean come to life. When a grain or seed sprouts, amazing things happen that translate…