Monthly Archives: June 2010

Raw Tuesday recipes: tabbouleh and cranberry orange bars

These recipes are easy, yet very rewarding. The tabbouleh is quite hearty, especially with the addition of sprouted lentils. Traditional cooked tabbouleh is made from bulgur, but for the raw version we use….you guessed it… parsnips to replace the grain. … Continue reading

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Launch of Leafy Greens Cafe

Tonight was the launch of the new Leafy Greens Cafe in Muldersdrift, just outside of Johannesburg. For the launch, there was a delicious buffet of raw and cooked vegan food. The restaurant’s own dishes were delicious, as were the contributions … Continue reading

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Raw Tuesday take-aways: menu for June 29th

The menu for next week’s take-away is simple and delicious. While I like making (and eating) more elaborate raw vegan dishes like lasagna, sometimes it’s good to go back to basics. So here it is. Main course: Raw tabbouleh salad: … Continue reading

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Raw vegan recipe of the week: pineapple cake

This week I made a recipe I found on the Bee’s Knees Kitchen blog. A delicious, creamy, rich but light, pineapple icebox cake. You can find the recipe here. I followed the recipe more or less exactly, though I think … Continue reading

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Raw Tuesday take-away #16: sushi and chocolate mousse (and bonus recipe)

The more I eat raw vegan sushi, the more I am convinced that it’s at least as good as, if not much better than, cooked sushi. The secret is the parsnip rice. When you make cooked sushi, you actually add … Continue reading

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Raw Tuesday take-away #15: raw pizza and persimmon pie

Hi all. Sorry for the delay in posting these recipes. Last week’s take-away was a special treat…raw pizza! Raw pizza is incredibly tasty, and the options for toppings are endless, just as they are with cooked pizzas. I went with … Continue reading

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Raw Tuesday take-away menu: June 15th

Soccer fever has taken over Mzanzi (that’s South Africa for those of you who don’t know). Johannesburg is awash with flags, the air is humming with the sound of vuvuzelas and all thoughts are on bafana bafana’s chances of winning. … Continue reading

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Personal chef services… the raw meal plan

I know many people who want to eat well, but don’t have the time or the know-how to prepare delicious, healthy meals. Let’s face it, people in Joburg are busy! Jozi Uncooked can help. We are happy to offer personal … Continue reading

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Figs and cheese (and Johannesburg's 3rd raw food potluck)

Figs are a beautiful fruit. They have such a brightly coloured inside– it makes them hard to resist. Lately I have found an abundance of figs at my favourite fruit and veg seller (Oaklands farm supply). So I have been … Continue reading

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Raw Tuesday take-away menu and raw potluck news

First the news. Tomorrow night is Johannesburg’s third raw vegan potluck. It will be held at Fruits n Roots in Bryanston. Doors open at 6pm, dinner starts at 7 sharp. To get in, you need to bring a raw dish … Continue reading

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