Stuffed Mushrooms with Boursin Style Cream Cheese

Cocktail Party, Small BitesDeborah Durrant10 January 2024dairy-free, dairy free cheese, raw boursin, raw food, mushrooms, dehydrated, quick and easy raw cheese, cashews nuts, cheese dipComment

Unlocking Nutritional Potential: The Benefits of Soaking Nuts and Seeds

Soaking makes nuts easier to digest but also elevates the taste and texture of your favourite nut and seed dishes. This practice champions both gastronomy and nutrition, offering a small shift in preparation that can make a significant difference in how your body receives and benefits from nuts and seeds.

Chef notes, Essentials, TechniquesDeborah Durrant3 January 2024activation, nuts, seeds, soaking, improved digestion, enzyme inhibitorsComment

Tropical Paradise Smoothie

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with the creamy texture of frozen bananas with the tangy sweetness of frozen pineapple, all seamlessly infused with the freshness of orange juice and the exotic touch of coconut milk.

Smoothies and ShakesDeborah Durrant2 January 2024smoothie, pineapple, tropical, coconut milkComment

Scents of Security: Keeping pests at bay the essential way

Using essential oils as a natural means for pest control is an effective, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly way to keep unwanted critters at bay. Each essential oil has a unique aroma that can repel specific pests.

LifestyleDeborah Durrant21 November 2023essential oils, natural living, country living, pest repellent, fruit fliesComment

Chocolate Adventure Trail Mix

This cacao dusted trail mix takes its inspiration from a well-known dairy chocolate bar. It has to be one of the easiest on-the-go raw snacks.

Truffles Chocolates CandyDeborah Durrant18 October 2023trail mix, cacao, raw cacao, easy snack, quick snack, fruit and nutsComment

Al Fresco Bars

This easy raw plant-based bar is similar to a Picnic Bar with very similar textures and flavours. And it’s a cinch to make as it doesn’t require any kit. Keep it in the freezer as your next go-to raw snack.

Hazelnut Medjooleries

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How to Make Date Paste

Date paste is a delicious healthy alternative sweetener and can be used in all kinds of raw food recipes.

Chef notesDeborah Durrant11 May 2023Date Bars, Medjool dates, Dates, Raw food sweetener, raw food sugar, date pasteComment

Create Nutrient-Rich Compost for Your Garden: 15 Tips for Successful Composting

Composting is an easy and eco-friendly way to reduce food waste and produce nutrient-rich soil for your garden. By following these 15 tips, you can create a healthy and thriving compost pile that will benefit your garden for years to come. Take time to set up your compost pile right, and it will pay dividends in the health and growth of your plants – and help you put any fruit and veggie scraps to good use.

Quinoa Porridge with Pears, Hempseeds and Hazelnuts

Quinoa porridge is a nutritious breakfast alternative and can be used as a base for different raw toppings. Try it using the crockpot method for an easy fuss free breakfast.