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Homemade Naked Superfood Smoothie

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:26:09 +0000

Hello, from Austin! Today’s edition of Smoothie Tuesday comes to you from my new home in Austin, Texas. You may remember my recent post about a lovely lady named Kristy. Well, we are engaged and getting married in November. It feels great to be in such an amazing city. There are some many vegetarian friendly [...]

Chocolate Flavored Cashews

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:45:05 +0000

Ever since discovering the RAW Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie, I have been somewhat addicted to this wonderful substance known as cacao. But, I will say this. As with any food, moderation is key. I have recently cut back my cacao intake after hearing of some negative side effects of the tasty powder. However, I’m not totally convinced that [...]

vote

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:20:00 +0000

Voting has begun! Please cast your People’s Choice Vote for me at http://www.hotrawchef.com #16 Raya Belna. Help get the word out and spread the RAW love!!!

http://www.hotrawchef.com #16 Raya Belna

hot raw chef contest

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:16:00 +0000

I re-worked my LIVE Garlic Basil bread recipe for the Hot Raw Chef Contest. Check out my video and vote for me on July 7th at http://www.hotrawchef.com.

RAW Garlic Basil Focaccia BreadRecipe by: Raya Belna
1 cup almond meal1/2 cup MILA (Fractioned Chia Seeds)1 asian pear2 tsp sea salt1 clove garlic, microplaned1 cup first cold pressed olive [...]

living light creations

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +0000

Delicious RAW Vegan creations from the graduating chefs at Living Light.

Mixed Chocolate Candies

Stuffed Mushrooms

Summer Berry Tart

Coconut Parfait

Fig and Banana Mousse

almond garlic basil bread

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:40:00 +0000

LIVE Almond Garlic Basil Bread
3 cups Raw Soaked Almonds
1/4-1/2 cup First Cold Pressed Olive Oil
1/2 cup Fresh Basil, loosely packed
1 large clove Fresh Garlic
1 tsp. Sea Salt

In a food processor fitted with the S blade, break down the Garlic. Add Almonds and Salt. Blend until a crumbly meal forms. While running, add the Oil [...]

chai chia crackers

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:46:00 +0000

Chai Chia Crackers
2 cups Almond Meal (left over from making milk)
1/2-3/4 cup Chia Seeds
1/2 cup RAW Agave or Honey
1/4 cup Organic Chai Tea (Extra Strong)
1/2 tsp Vanilla (optional)

Mix Almond Meal, Chia Seeds, Agave and Vanilla together, adding Chai Tea as needed. Be careful not to add too much liquid. You want the mixture to [...]

kitchen angels

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:10:00 +0000

I am ending my second week here at Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. It has been amazing, inspirational, educational and delicious! I have been so blessed to apprentice in the kitchen along with two other lovely ladies. The energy of this small work family has infused us all with love and light.
Our days usually begin [...]

Green Anniversary (to me)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:09:27 +0000

Last year my loving husband gave me a juicer for our anniversary - a gesture to keep our relationship fresh and healthy (and I nagged him for a week about how juicing can add years to one’s life and promised to spike his apple carrot concoctions with a shot of rum). This year I wanted [...]

mediterranean carrot salad

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:17:00 +0000

LIVE Mediterranean Carrot Salad(From the Living Light Kitchen)
Carrots, shredded
Raisins
Green Onions
Lemon Juice
Fresh Garlic
Dried Oregano
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Rosemary
Fresh Parsley
Sea Salt
Black Pepper

Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour.

mendocino garden sanctuary

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:55:00 +0000

I am so excited to be here in Fort Bragg, California. Home to the world’s best RAW Food school, Living Light Culinary Arts Institute. For the next month, I will be living next to the ocean, in the middle of a forest, learning everything I can about RAW Food preparation and nutrition. I feel so [...]

euphoria loves rawvolution

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:19:00 +0000

Tonight I attended The Red Lantern Open Mic Event at Euphoria Loves Rawvolution. It was an evening filled with folky singers and fantastic food. I have been a fan of Matt Amsden’s for a few years now. Unfortunately, traveling so much has made visits few and far between. I relish the opportunities I have to [...]

lasagna with basil almond cheese

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:14:00 +0000

LIVE Lasagna with Basil Almond Cheese
2 Zucchinis
Sea Salt

1 Roma Tomato
1 clove Garlic
1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes (optional)

Basil Almond Cheese:
1 cup Soaked Almonds
1 cup Fresh Basil
1 Lemon
1 tsp Sea Salt

1 Portobello Mushroom
Olive Oil
Garlic
Onion
Bragg’s Amino Acids

Marinate the Portobello in Olive Oil, Garlic, Onion and Bragg’s for 24 hours. Slice Zucchinis in half and then into thin [...]