rainbow rice

we realised we didn't have a single rice dish here! so here's the classic rainbow rice or vegetable fried rice, with our personal touch! a sea of vegetables served with rice, crispy tofu, and chilled pineapple chunks!

ingredients:
2 1/2 cups of brown rice
2 cloves of garlic
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
3 red onions
1 veggie salt cube
1/2 head of broccoli
1/3 cup button mushrooms
1/3 cup cabbage
1/3 cup peas
5-6 Tbsp tamari
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
half a pineapple

for the crispy tofu:
batter:
1 block extra-firm tofu (250g)
2 "eggs"
3 Tbsp mustard seed oil
1/4 cup spelt flour
1/4 cup water


sauce:
3 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp ketchup/tomato sauce/rocket fuel
2 tsp tamari
3 Tbsp spelt flour
pinch ginger powder
pinch sea salt


directions:
cook your rice!
1. then... saute minced garlic & onions in veggie stock in a wok for five minutes 
2. finely chop all your vegetables & throw them in (not the pineapple though, not until the end!)
3. once rice is cooked, add to wok & add rest of flavourings and let cook together for 15 or so minutes


crispy tofu: 
1. cut tofu into small triangles
2. make batter & then coat triangle pieces
3. make sauce
4. fry up your battered tofu & as they are frying coat in sauce - let each side cook for 5 or so minutes... until wonderfully crispy
5. then add the tofu into the rice and serve!


eat up & top with some chilly pineapple chunks

Health Ballz!

part of everyone's daily diet
should be 2 brazil nuts!
so using this as the basis for our inspiration,
we came up with another raw sweet treat recipe!
not only are these ballz decadent,
but every single ingredient has been designed for
HEALTH!
have one a day,
(don't overdue it,
each contains all daily benefits you need)
and it will surely keep the doctor away!

brazil nuts:
high in selenium, a mineral which fiercely fights cancer & is also very good for hair, eyes, and skin. these ballz have been designed to have 2 nuts each, which reaches your daily selenium requirement! other benefits? rich in vitamin e, and the b vitamin family, and minerals such as manganese, magnesium, and copper!

dried apricots:
amongst the top 10 richest iron sources! that means energy!!! also a plentiful source of vitamin a, potassium, a natural treatment for skin diseases

dried cranberries:
just so bountiful in health! potassium; calcium; fiber; iron; vitamins e, k, c, b-6; magnesium... oh wow!!!

chia seeds:
these are truly remarkable! used by ancient peoples of the world in times of battle, they supply you with energy! omega-3, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, fiber, protein, selenium, phosphorous, antioxidants, folate, lignans... these truly are a superfood. we definitely recommend you have a tablespoon or two a day of these beauties! each cookie will only have a little amount (though still a great booster!) so add more chia seeds into your diet throughout the day!

cinnamon:
adding a few teaspoons of cinnamon to your daily palette is like becoming friends with a doctor! its powers range from lowering cholesterol, regulating blood sugars, relieving arthritis, and is also a source of iron, fiber, manganese, and calcium

cocoa: 
gettin' those surreal chocolate flavours and health?! oh yes. a natural anti-depressant & mood elevator, while also allowing your brain to flourish & your skin to glow... in addition to being a natural cancer fighter!

LSA mix:
this is a wonderful blend of linseeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds! with it comes the benefits of high energy, iron, b-vitamins, calcium, omega-3, and antioxidants!

vanilla extract:
among other things, this fragrant extract can soothe and calm any anxiety or stress you are feeling! thanks vanilla, you potent goddess!!!

coconut: 
a killer of negative bacteria and illnesses that may enter your body! helps build stronger teeth and bones. an anti-aging food, smoothing the skin & preventing wrinkles & droooopin


makes 15 baby ballz

30 brazil nuts
10 dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 Tbsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 Tbsp LSA mix
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp shredded coconut

directions:
1. in a food processor or using a blender, first crush those brazil nuts to a powdery consistency!
2. gradually add in the rest of the ingredients until they are all very stickily combined
3. now form the 15 ballz: grab out the mix (about a Tbsp's worth!) and form into a sphere, you can flatten into more of a disc shape if you wish
4. freeze! you can either keep them in here, or move them to the refrigerator after an hour or so

la morena

dear la morena,
we love you!
your refried beans,
your hot chilis,
and perhaps most of all,
your beautiful labels!

we used these two products in our mexican-inspired nearly raw meal tonight!
delightful

thank you la morena!!!

¿Qué pasa guapa? nearly raw tacos

these beautiful tacos, almost bite sized, are special & unique! we had a lot of fun trying this out, changing the proportions, etc, etc. a sassy combination of raw taco shells, a fantastic filling, and a fresh salad. the only non-raw component of this meal is the refried beans!
is it filling? ooh yes! the nuts and chia seeds really do their part in satisfying the belly!
how bout the taste factor? omg yes! you may almost wish they weren't so filling so you could continue the sensations of eating these adorable baby tacos
cuties? undoubtedly.

makes 6 mini tacos & lots of filling/salad

ingredients
for the tacos:
1 cup natural peanuts
1/2 cup walnuts
2 tsp chia seeds
25 dried apricots
1/2 cup pitted dates
2 tsp lsa mix
6 Tbsp tahini
1 pinch sea salt

for the filling:
1 red capsicum
1 red onion
1 small head of broccoli
1 can la morena refried beans
1 tomato
1 sprig spring onion
juice of half a lemon

for the salad:
whole lotta baby spinach leaves
1 carrot
handful basil
half cucumber
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
handful (or more!) alfalfa sprouts

directions:
start with the taco shells!
1. finely grind all your ingredients and then combine. if the mix is too crumbly, add some more dried apricots & this should make things a little more sticky!
2. roll into a ball
3. form into 6 taco shells & then place in a muffin tin to hold the general shape
4. place in freezer for 20 minutes to harden
5. then move onto filling: finely chop your veggies & then mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
6. for your salad, grate the carrot & thinly slice the cucumber, then mix with vinegar & spinach
7. to compile: place a wonderful spoonful of filling in the taco, then add salad on the side

serve with guacamole, la morena hot chili, and rocket fuel!!!

felic!

we were looking up raw dessert recipes for some tips
and came across this fantastic blog!

http://theteenageofraw.blogspot.com

meet felic,
a raw vegan foodie
and just 16 years old!
her blog is full of wonderful sweet treats
(she's a big chocolate lover!)
& stories of the raw vegan lifestyle

inspiring!

Real Raw Delights

the raw lifestyle has such a wonderful and even versatile vision of food! these cookies are kind of the perfect sweet treat: delicious, incredibly nutritious, and just so adorable!

we were just testing this combination out,
so made a small amount, around 6-8 mini cookies
simply double or triple (whatever!)
to adjust to your desired serving size!

ingredients:
1/2 cup raw almonds, cashews, hazelnuts
1/2 cup pitted dates
3 Tbsp pure cocoa powder (no added sugar/sweetners!)
few drops vanilla extract
generous sprinkle cinnamon

directions:
1. using a blender or food processor, blend all these ingredients! keep blending until most ingredients have been finely/coarsely chopped & the mix becomes sticky
2. take out the mix & with your hands roll into a large ball. keep working with the dough until very shiny & all moulded together!
3. then separate into cookie shapes... whatever size and quantity you are after
4. put in freezer & let "cook" for maybe 20 minutes

then munch away at these beautiful babies!
also, we definitely recommend you try these with some vegan ice cream or sorbet!

sensual spaghetti

a delicious alternative to the classic "spag bol"! a flavoursome combination of roasted eggplant, broccoli & softened onions in a herby tomato sauce. the tastes arouse homely & comforting sensations

ingredients:
spaghetti pasta
1 large eggplant
1 brown onion, 1 red
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup broccoli
1 can tomatoes
250g extra-firm tofu
olive oil (for roasting eggplant)
2 pinches of sea salt + another 3-5 pinches
hefty sprinkle of pepper
large squirt of tomato sauce
pinch or two cayenne pepper
juice of  half a lemon
1 veggie stock cube
1-2 Tbsps maple syrup
1-2 Tbsps mixed herbs
3 Tbsps margarine
generous splash of red wine
basil, salt, & pepper, to garnish


cook your spaghetti!
and...
1. cut eggplant into cubes & drizzle in olive oil and season with 2 pinches of salt. roasted in oven for 15 or so minutes
2. saute garlic and onions (finely chopped) in veggie some water cube & some water for 5 minutes
3. add broccoli (also finely chopped), tofu (crumbled with your hands or in cut small cubes), tomatoes, and the rest of your seasoning!
4. once the eggplant is roasted, add to the sauce & then let this mixture cook on low for 15 or so minutes!

serve with basil, salt, & pepper
bon appetit!