Raw Food Love

So back during the time that Dan and I were raw I asked him to make dinner for me once a month since our options for eating out were so very limited.  I just wanted one meal each month that I didn't have to make and preferably was a surprise.  Dan of course did an amazing job each time, and even surprised me.  He didn't pick all simple things either, he really went all out.

Typical Snack

I absolutely loved it when he made me surprise foods.  It didn't matter what he made or even if it tasted good.  The only thing I cared about was that Dan cared enough about me being happy to make me food (and put up with my craziness).

Raw Pizza

Blueberry Cheesecake

So if you're ever trying to stick to a diet, don't be afraid to ask someone to cook you something that adheres to that diet every once in awhile.  It made all the difference for me, and I'm sure Dan got something out of it too :P

Raw Carrot Cake

So when your significant other (or friend) is having a hard time/week/month/year. Don't be afraid to show come home cooked (or uncooked) love! You'd be surprised what a difference one meal can make! Oh, and a little red wine doesn't hurt either!

Raw Vegan Food Gallery

Once upon a time not too long ago my partner, Dan, and I were raw vegans.  Being a raw vegan is alot like being vegan with the addition of not eating anything heated above 118 degrees (the exact temperature is under some dispute).  We were raw vegans for about six months and it was probably the best thing we ever did.  Even though we went back to eating cooked food we had an entirely new outlook on what we put into our bodies and what ingredients we used in food.

Peaches from a neighbors tree

Raspberries are a staple food in my house!

Raw Banana Creme Pie

Breakfast Salad from Vegan Brunch

Mini Flax Pizza Bites

Walnut- Garlic Soup from Ani Phyo

Pesto and Carmelized Onion Pizza

Close up of the Pizza (those onions are so addictive!)

So obviously I have made all these things and they are delicious! Some do require a dehydrator (like the pizza) and most of them take some forethought to start the day before but they are all worth it.  If you are curious about raw food I suggest you check out Ani Phyo's website.  I'm not crazy about all her recipes but there are definitely a lot of gems in her Raw Food Essentials cookbook.  Of course you will like some of her recipes more than others depending on your tastes but I would say that she offers alot in that cookbook for the price.  I still use raw recipes when I entertain because they can either be made in advance or are quick and easy because there is no cooking involved.  It's also nice to have a fresh component when serving a cooked meal.

I'll try and find that banana creme pie recipe.  It's really amazing!