Category Archives: desserts

Raw vegan desserts workshop

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Brittany

There will be a raw dessert workshop next week, on Tuesday 23 September, from 18:30-20:30 in Observatory, JHB. We’ll be making loads of healthy but decadent-tasting raw vegan desserts. It’s R350 per person, including participation, recipe booklet and of course, … Continue reading →

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Fresh from the garden, part 2

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Brittany

Continuing on the theme of food I made from the fresh fruit and veg I harvested from my friends’ garden, here’s a wrap I made out of the gigantic mustard greens I picked. In case you didn’t see the pictures … Continue reading →

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Fresh food from the garden

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Brittany

Giant mustard greens! Somehow, food always tastes better when you grow it yourself. Sadly, the food I refer to in this post is not from my garden (which at the moment consists of a tiny patch with a kale plant … Continue reading →

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Raw vegan birthday cake

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Brittany

Sorry, I don’t have a recipe to share today, but I wanted to share a few pics of this beautiful cake. It’s raw, vegan and completely delicious, with layers of chocolate cake, coconut cream and bananas. Sort of a chocolate … Continue reading →

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Simple salads for lunch

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Brittany

What could be better after traveling than to have a simple, relaxed lunch at home with a friend? Today I was lucky to enjoy just such a lunch, during a brief stint at home between trips. Another friend had left … Continue reading →

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Raw Tuesday recipes: spicy Korean wrap and pear-pecan parfait

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Brittany

As I mentioned when I posted the menu, this week’s dishes were inspired by two of the submissions to the Living Light video contest: Hot Raw Chef, 5 in 5. I’ve adapted them to varying degrees, and of course, added … Continue reading →

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Raw Tuesday recipes: lasagna and superfood truffles

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Brittany

I’ve posted these recipes before, so I’ll just give you links this week. Raw lasagna is one of those raw dishes that you can safely serve to any omnivore– even one of Italian descent– without worrying that they’ll find it … Continue reading →

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Raw Tuesday recipes: fetucini alfredo and cherry-fig bars

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Brittany

Fetucini alfredo (serves 4) 16 baby marrows (zucchini, courgette) or vegetable of your choice 8 baby bella mushrooms, sliced thin and marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and salt (30 minutes to 2 hours) 16 baby tomatoes, quartered alfredo sauce … Continue reading →

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Raw Tuesday recipes: stir fry and chocolate mints

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Brittany

It is freezing and miserable in Johannesburg today, so this warming stir fry is the perfect dish. It is best enjoyed straight out of the dehydrator, or warmed in a low temperature oven. I’ve included the pineapple teriyaki sauce recipe … Continue reading →

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Raw Tuesday recipes: shepherd’s pie and crepes

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Brittany

Shepherd’s pie is one of those quintessentially warming winter foods. So the idea of eating it raw, and not piping hot out of the oven, might seem a bit strange to some people. Let me assure you that this dish … Continue reading →

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