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In the Dehydrator
2008-03-04 18:09:00
Hello everyone. As many of you know I have ended my juice feast. My first solids? Prunes. No worries, I am not going to provide you with a recipe for prunes. Although, I was tempted to make some sort of pudding this morning with my dried plums but alas, I ate them straight.I also put something in the dehydrator. Want to know what it is? Okay, you don't have to pull my leg, I'm easy. I'll spill the beans."Breaded" Zucchini Sticks. You know what? For the first time in 3 months, I tasted my creation. How rawsome is that! And you know what? It tasted very good.They are in the dehydrator now, so they aren't "officially" done and ready for approval (or to share a recipe)I will let you know the "breading" was pumpkin seeds, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning and sea salt. There was also a marinade of Nama Shoyu, olive oil and sea salt. I'm soaking sun-dried tomatoes now to create a nice balsamic vinegar ketchup.Now that my feast is behind me, I have some surprises in store. Stay tuned.

For the Love of Thai
2008-02-25 05:45:00
I am a huge Thai food fan. I thought it would be fun to create a salad, for the Denver Living and Raw Food Cafe rawluck, using the fillings for a Thai summer roll. The dressing uses the ingredients from a summer roll dipping sauce.Thai food is known for its use of fresh herbs and taste balancing spicy, sweet, sour, salty and bitter. I love playing with the flavors. It also got me thinking. What is the difference between spring and summer rolls? It's all in the translation. Gỏi Cuốn is a Vietnamese word where some believe it is translated as spring or summer roll. It's up to you. However, the literally translation is "Mixed Salad Roll"I have a running lists of recipes to try when I finish juice feasting and this is definitely one of them.Thai Summer SaladServes 81 zucchini, peeled1 teaspoon sea salt2 cucumbers, julienned2 carrots, julienned 2 Thai peppers, finely diced1 small bunch Thai basil leaves1 small bunch mint leaves1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only1 small bunch scalli...
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Just for Fun: a little Veggie survey
2008-02-25 02:16:00
photo by me*voliaAre you cool as a cucumber (botantically a fruit but it's okay for this survey)? Do you like to hang close to the ground like an eggplant or do you swim with the fishes like seaweed? My question to you if you so choose to answer is.... "If you were to be a vegetable, what vegetable would you be?" Leave your answer in the comments section.
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I'm a Lucky Rawluck Gal
2008-02-24 21:10:00
There was not one rawlucks but two yesterday. How lucky am to able to attend. I didn't eat anything but of course it didn't stop me from preparing two lovely dishes.Thai Summer Salad with Hot and Spicy Dressing SaladThe Denver Living and Raw Food Cafe hosted by ScottBroccoli Stuffed PeppersKimcheGuacamole and jicima slicesLara BarsPhad Thai Zucchini slicesThe Raw Utopia Rawluck offeredEggplant RollsCheesesticks with Marinara Sauce Chocolate Mousse PieSalad Selections
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The Daily Raw Cafe Recipe Challenge
2008-02-19 23:02:00
Here are the ingredients I used to create my recipes for The Daily Raw Cafe Recipe Challenge 1. Red Grapes2. Cashews3. Almonds4. Garlic5. Red Pepper6. Lemon 7. TomatoesFocaccia with GrapesYield: 12 slices2 cups flax seeds, ground into flour1 cup almonds, ground into flour¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling2 teaspoons agave nectar1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon chopped onions2 tablespoons Italian seasonings2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup red grapes, sliced1 Combine flax and almond flours in a large bowl. Add olive oil, agave nectar, garlic, onion, rosemary and sea salt. Mix well.2 Fold in grapes.3 Spread Focaccia dough on two Teflex-sheets, making them about 1/4-inch thick. Drizzle with olive oil. Place in dehydrator at 140 degrees for 4-6 hours or until Focaccia is dry on the top.4 Flip over and remove Teflex sheets. With a pizza cutter, score the Focaccia into six large rectangles. You should have 12 slices of Focaccia bread. Drizzle with olive oil. Dehydrate at 110 degrees fo...

The Aurora Rawluck
2008-02-17 19:10:00
Salad Scott's chocolate sesame balls Kimchee Carrots and Dip SaladGary's SuishiGrapes Apples and WalnutsPurple Cabbage and Onions Gary enjoying the Radicchio and Fennel ColeslawHere are some photos from last night's The Aurora Living and Raw Food Cafe hosted by the lovely Gina. My contribution was Radicchio and Fennel Coleslaw. I used some ingredients from the Daily Raw Recipe Challenge. I will post the recipe some time this week. This month's challenge is almost over. March 1 will bring a new ingredient list.

The Best Intentions for V-Day
2008-02-12 22:00:00
I promise I had the best intentions. I had a beautiful menu planned for you for this Thursday. Each day this week I would focus on a different course for you to seduce your sweetie into a meal he or she would always remember.The foreplay of the evening would have been the Sweet and Spicy Neptune Salad Cocktail, followed by a bit of cool Cucumber soup or maybe a Shaved Fennel salad with cranberries. Moving on to main event it was a Mushroom Ragu and Chickpea Polenta with Asparagus Rolls. The climax was Cheesecakes Shots with Blueberry sauce. I like to cuddle after. Do you like to cuddle? I thought you might cuddle with a Fruit Platter of pineapple cubes, strawberries and raspberries with two spicy chocolate sauces for dipping and feeding . One laced with cayenne and the other with cinnamon.Time escaped me and I really couldn't indulge in such an extravagant venture, you know the juice feasting thing.Now before you leave in a huff and curse me for being such a tease or so you won't ...

Wendi Dee gets the ball rolling!
2008-02-11 21:35:00
The beautiful Wendi Dee from Pure Jeeven has kicked off February's Daily Raw Cafe recipe challenge with "Easy To Swallow Veggie Soup," a delicious-looking vegetable soup. For the recipe visit here. Thank you very much Wendi Dee for submitting your soup, you are truly rawsome. To everyone else keep it coming! For the details of the Daily Raw Cafe recipe challenge visit here.Other blog news. I have passed along my Creative Blogger Award to Paulina of Veggie Delight. She is our future in raw and vegan cuisine and I wanted to acknowledge the talent that this 16-year-old possesses. Keep up the great work Paulina!
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Be my guest at the Daily Raw Cafe
2008-02-09 05:17:00
Come and play and celebrate my last 21 days of my juice feast.I invite all to The Daily Raw Cafe Recipe Challenge!Here's how it work:Each month, I'll host a challenge based on certain ingredients. You can create breakfast, lunch, dinner, drink, appetizer, main dish, etc. It can be as simple or complex as you choose. You can use one ingredient or all of them. It's all up to you. What ever you choose as long as you showcase at least one of the ingredients in the photo.Next week, I'll share my recipe but if you have a question just ask me, I won't bite. Remember I am juicing it, so no chewing for me. ;)This month you have a slew of ingredients to choose from. Have fun with it.Here are some of the rules:1. It could go without saying but it has to be a raw food dish. You can use certain non-raw items, i.e. maple syrup.2. No raw meat please.3. Send a photo of the dish, the name of the dish, your name and a link where the recipe can be found (or include the recipe, whatever you choose...
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Thank you!
2008-02-08 22:33:00
Shannonmarie of Rawdorable has passed along this Creative Blogger award to me. Thank you very much, it is quite an honor. As many of you know I have 5 kids and any sort of time I can crave out to be creative is cherished. So it's great that I can share the fruits of my creative labor with so many of you and to be recognised for that is pretty cool. Also thanks to Heidi and Justin for the Juice Feasting award. I just found out about that one today. Much love to you both. - Terilynn

Wanted: Spring
2008-02-06 01:09:00
Because of the snowy weather outside here in Colorado, I am forced to play on my tile floor with my kitchen garden. Kitchen gardening and sprouting are great, don't get me wrong. I enjoy it. Below are some lentils I eventually sprouted. They were super easy. Soak in water overnight, drain in the morning. Rinse and drain until you get tails. For more details visit here. But, alas, kitchen gardening doesn't replace getting down and dirty in the soil. The feel of the earth between my fingers, smiling as my son plays with the worms, the anticipation of what's to come. It's very grounding. Spring please come. Maybe, just maybe if I share one of my favorite spicy dishes, I can bribe Spring's warm arrival. Maybe.Lentil Patties with Coconut Peanut SauceLENTIL PATTIES 1 cup almonds, soaked1½ cups sprouted lentils¼ cup water4 tablespoons Nama Shoyu1 teaspoon Cayenne pepperJuice of one limelime zest¼ cup olive oil1 garlic clove, minced¼ cup finely chopped cilantro COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE...
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Just for Fun: a little survey
2008-02-03 23:27:00
photo by WisDocWith Valentine's Day fast approaching (I've got some great surprises in store), please leave a comment letting me know: What songs get you in the mood? It can be soft and seductive like the late great Luther Vandross' "If Only for One Night" or hot and heavy like Janet Jackson's "Rope Burn"Thanks!Terilynn
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Thank Heavens for Rawlucks
2008-01-30 06:01:00
Have I mentioned how wonderful and supportive the raw community is in Denver. I attended a rawluck on Saturday and I was at another last night. And I tell you what, Denver is building something special. I haven't had such a stimulating, exciting evening in quite a while. Thank you Loriel, Soleil, Mila, Rachel and CJ for the lively conversation.Of yeah, the food looked great too. My contribution was Lentil Patties with Coconut Peanut Sauce, but alas, I won't share the recipe until next week. Please forgive.Today I present my dish from Saturday's rawluck. The tapenade and vegetable dip works perfectly with crudites and flax crackers. There's many a day where I'll whip up the dip and chop some veggies for the littles to eat for lunch.Olive Tapenade Yield: 2 cups1 cup Kalamata olives, roughly chopped½ cup Green Olives, roughly chopped1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 tablespoon Italian seasonings1/8 cup Red Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)1/3 cup Olive Oil1 Combine olives, g...

The Denver Living and Raw Food Cafe
2008-01-28 00:36:00
Here are some photos from The Denver Living and Raw Food Cafe rawluck I attended yesterday. Kale SaladI made a platter of crudites with three different flavors of flax crackers, olive tapenade and vegetable dip. I will share the recipes for the platter sometime next week. As you can see there were a variety of raw dishes at Saturday's rawluck, it was amazing!Fettuccine AlfredoBlondiesStuffed peppers with Cashew/Macadamia nut cream and avocadoFruit SaladApple with chocolateI am attending a second rawluck on Tuesday so there will be even more tasty treats to share!Mixed Green Salad

The Best Day Ever!
2008-01-23 04:31:00
"For those bloggers who inspire others through their words and actions.With a positive attitude, and uplifting spirit these bloggers make the blogospherea better place, and encourage others to do the same. This award is for bloggerswho rise up to set an example but continue to reach out and support others.”What is better than getting an Inspirational Blogger Award from your peers? Getting two Inspirational Blogger Awards. What are the odds that Inspiration:Life and the Daily Raw Cafe get awards on the same day? Bizarre. This means I can pass along this award to 10 bloggers, instead of 5. Yeah! Thank you Fatma for bestowing such an honor to The Daily Raw Cafe and I wish I could open up a real Cafe. Let's celebrate with a salad!Cucumber Salad Serves 63 cucumbers, peeled, thinly sliced½ red onion, thinly slice¼ cup apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon dill weed1 teaspoon sea salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 Combine cucumbers, onions and dill in a bowl.2 In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, ap...

Sweet Sarmas
2008-01-17 15:44:00
What does this exotic raw food dish and a beautiful raw cookbook author have in common? They're both named Sarma. Rawsome!At first glance, this dish was given the traditional name of dolma, but upon further investigation I uncovered a different meaning.The noun dolma derives from the Turkish verb dolmak for "stuffed things" and in this case stuffed vegetables, which could be any vegetable (pepper, eggplant, etc.) hollowed out and "stuffed" with goodies. Moving on from there, I discovered the correct terminology is Sarma, a wrapped vegetable."Sarma is a verbal noun derived from the Turkish verb sarmak meaning "wrapping" or "rolling" in Turkish. Sarma is similar to its cousin dolma, and the two names for such rolls are used interchangeably in many languages." - WikipediaNo, I'm not saying that Sarma Melngailis is a "wrapped" vegetable. From reading her blog and being a fan of her book, I would imagine she is a sweet, sincere person. They just share a name and now I'm changing the n...
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EpPECANS
2008-01-09 03:45:00
My husband, Mr. Epperson, is back in the kitchen while I'm juice feasting. Which is a good thing, he's a talented chef in his own right. This is recipe is his creation. Sweet and Spicy PecansPecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats. 2 cups pecans, soaked1 tablespoon maple syrup*1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon sea salt1 In a bowl, combine maple syrup, cayenne and sea salt. 2 Add pecans. Mix until well coated.3 Spread pecans on Teflex sheets. Dehydrate at 100 degrees for 18-24 hours or until pecans are very crispy.*Not a raw ingredient.

Inspiration:Life
2008-01-02 06:20:00
Happy New Year everyone! I hope your 2008 is going as great as mine. I'm in heaven and I am so excited to finally share with you what I have been up to.I started another juice feast on Dec. 1 and I'm blogging my experience at Inspiration :Life . Some of you might know that's how The Daily Raw Cafe started. It was a blog documenting my first juice feast back in May that lasted 28 glorious days. From there The Daily Raw Cafe took a life of its own with recipes and it was an outlet for my creativity to shine. I'm so blessed to have it and to have all of you guys be part of it. So thank very much.And as an added bonus I met some really special people along the way. My husband has committed to going raw again in 2008 so if you can send him a silent prayer to get him going that would be appreciated. I have some really good recipes lined up for TDRC and my husband will be preparing many recipes for TDRC in the next few weeks so we have that to look forward to. Believe it or not he is ...

Who inspires you?
2007-12-21 00:20:00
The Daily Raw Cafe kidsMy kids inspire me. Five different personalities running rampant, with five different thoughts, ideas and possibilities. Wow! I can't wait to see how they take on the world. Love them very much. During this time of year I like to take stock in what is important to me, what inspires and well, you get the point. Who (or what) inspires you?"Inspiration:Life" Coming January 2, 2008Mushrooms and Scallions in Miso Brothserves 4juice of one lemon (or lime)2 cups sliced mushroom2 tablespoon miso 4 cups warm water 1/2 cup diced scallions1 Marinate the mushrooms in the lemon juice for one to two hours.2 In a large bowl place miso, add water. Stir until miso is dissolved. Add mushrooms and scallions.

Quarrels and Quinoa
2007-12-11 17:24:00
I hate being broke (especially around the holidays, can I get an Amen). More than being broke I hate arguing with my husband about being broke. A national survey released in February of this year stated 37 percent of couples fight about money. No surprise to me.But it’s not like I’m purchasing the newest juicy jumpsuit or a acquiring the D&G purse, (although it is very pretty).I am practical in my spending. The bulk of the money goes to food and kitchen gadgets.Awhile ago we bickered about the amount of money I spend on produce and springform pans (my fetish). Silly, right?The details of the argument isn’t as important as that fact that it is like detoxing it brings up past issues and hurts and such, totally unrelated to the disagreement at hand.In our case, the quarrel really was about me not doing the laundry often enough or him not putting the toilet seat down again. I forget which. To resolve the issues, I promised to do laundry once in awhile; he guaranteed the lid wi...
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Terilynn, you got some splain' to do
2007-12-04 16:23:00
Where are all the daily recipes from The Daily Raw Cafe? With the holidays, hanging with the expanded family and a couple of other projects in the works, I've been kind of busy. No worries, there will still be tasty raw recipes posted, just not everyday.I do have some exciting news I will post later in the month, so at the very least you have to stay tuned for that.Here is the fruitcake I promised a couple of weeks back. This is the one my (very picker eater) eldest daughter was willing to go raw for if she could only eat this. When I told her no, she nixed the whole idea of raw foods.Raw Fruitcakeserves 4-6Dried Fruit1/4 cup agave nectar1/4 cup water1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped into small pieces1/4 cup dried pineapples, chopped into small pieces1/4 cup dried cherries1/4 cup golden raisinsCake4 cups walnuts1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon sea salt1 cup datesIn a large bowl, whisk agave nectar and wate...
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The Daily Raw Cafe's Gift Guide
2007-11-30 04:50:00
photo by shutterblog Here are some holiday gift suggestions to give to that rawsome person in your life.If you have more ideas please share, tis the season.TerilynnSubscription to Living Nutrition magazine Kombucha SCOBYA week's worth of Raw food delivery service RAWvolution; In Colorado try the Sunny Raw Cafe (email Melissa at gilbertd921(at)comcast(dot)net)salad spinnera month's worth of Door to Door OrganicsEbooks by Melissa Gilbert, Kristen Suzanne, The Best Of The Sunny Raw Kitchengift basket of superfoods (raw cacao nibs, goji berries, yacon slices, etc.) A Gift Certificate to One Lucky DuckDavid Wolfe on Weight Loss and Peak Performance wheatgrass juicerVitamix BlenderLiving Tree Good-for-You Chocolate Packceramic knife A membership to Juicefeasting.com or The Raw DivasRaw for Life DVDa herb gardenHandheld Citrus JuicerDr. Ann Wigmore's living foods two-week certification programPamela's Raw Organic Candysprouting trayWellness Shower Filter good cutting boardRuth's Power...
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Tuna Salad Pate
2007-11-28 06:29:00
Tuna Salad Pate served with Herb Essene bread Tuna fish sandwiches were a staple in my childhood. This recipe is actually my mom's minus the tuna and other elements (I believe she used white onion, eggs and Miracle Whip and of course no dulse flakes). No disrespect to mom's, but I like my raw version better, sorry mommy.Tuna Salad Pate 2 cup sunflower seeds, soaked for two hours1 tablespoon dulse flakesjuice of one half lemon2 tablespoons dill pickle juice½ cup diced celery¼ cup diced red onion½ dill pickle, finely diced½ teaspoon sea salt1 In a food processor, combine sunflower seeds, dulse flakes, lemon and pickle juice. Process until seeds are a pate consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.2 Fold in celery, red onion and diced pickle. Sprinkle in the sea salt.Serves 2-4
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My Favorites
2007-11-25 19:07:00
Here are a brief list of my favorite links. There is great raw talent out there, I'm sure there will additions.FreshtopiaGive it to me RawKristen's Raw blogLegally RawMy Raw YearRawdorableRaw DenverRaw Diva KeeleyRaw Food Right NowRaw ModelRawReform blogRediscover Raw FoodWe Like it Raw
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Food Teaser - Fruitcake
2007-11-20 20:51:00
Okay, I wasn't going to blog any more this week, I'm on vaca, right?But when my 16 year-old daughter (whose diet consists of pasta, cheese and apples) said she would be willing to eat raw foods if she could eat only this cake, I couldn't resist posting my photo of a raw fruitcake.Now it is just a food teaser, the recipe won't be posted until a later date. I just wanted to whet your appetite. Happy Thanksgiving,Terilynn
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Happy Thanksgiving
2007-11-19 04:29:00
Here is my contribution to the holiday. Please enjoy.Essene Stuffing 3 cups diced Herb Essene Bread ¼ cup chopped onions1 cup chopped celery1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon sea salt1 In a large bowl, combine diced bread, onion, celery, poultry seasonings and sea salt.2 Place mixture on Teflex sheet. Dehydrate at 100 degrees for 3 hours.I'm taking next week off for Thanksgiving . I feel so blessed that my wonderful stepson has entered our lives again and I want to spend this week reflecting on what my family means to me.I pray everyone enjoys the "day" and has a happy and healthy time. I'll see in a week or so.Peace,Terilynn A special thanks to Beth and another kind person for sharing resources on where to get the Coconut Pipe Knife. http://www.superholder.com/product3.html AND http://cgi.ebay.com/FURA-COCO-COCONUT-OPE NER-TOOL-FROM-BRAZIL_W0QQitemZ25018340063 5QQcmdZViewItem
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RAW NEWS YOU CAN USE
2007-11-16 06:16:00
The Daily Raw Recipe Wrap-upMonday: PizzaTuesday: Chocolate and Orange Panna Cotta Wednesday: Guacamole Raw Gaia launches the world’s 1st Raw Chocolate Face PackRaw talent Uncooked diet catching on with the health-conscious by Cate Lecuyerm, Salem News Carol Alt's Raw Pecan Pie by Jenn Smith, Serious EatsWhat if 'real' turkey won't do? by Erika Wurst, The Beacon NewsRaw Delivery Service in the Denver and front range areaLiving Foods Chef Melissa Gilbert provides raw food meals delivered right to your door every week. The weekly package will include:2 savory soups or 2 smoothies4 Gourmet Entrees4 Side Dishes2 DessertsRaw SnacksDelivery area will be from Boulder in the north to Castle Rock in the south. Morrison to the west and Aurora to the east. There is a small fee for deliveries outside of Denver.Want more information? Contact Melissa at gilbertd921(at)comcast.net.SHARE YOUR NEWS! If you have raw food related item for "Raw News You Can Use" please feel free to pass it along. ...

Welcome Kevin!
2007-11-15 05:17:00
What do you blog about when your stepson has come to live with you and you won't be talking about your Vegetable Bowl with Quinoa? Your children drinking coconut water out of coconuts of course.This is a handy gadget called a Pipe Knife or Coconut Pipe Knife. You push the sharp edge into the coconut and pull out and Voila! you have a straw-size hole.My friend Scott of Raw Denver got it at an Asian Market in Denver. I tried searching the internet for places to buy it with no luck. If any one out there has any information about it let me know.
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National Guacamole Day
2007-11-14 04:56:00
I love platter dining. I'm not sure if it's an official term, maybe now it will be. I guess the closest thing to it would be tapas. Platter dining is a bit different.Spreading your ingredients out and deciding which ones to eat in whatever combination you choose. And you have to eat with your hands. I think raw food tastes better eating with your fingers.Guacamole Platter4 avocados, peeled and diced2 tomatoes, finely chopped1/2 red onion, finely chopped1 jalapeño, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon sea saltjuice of one lime1 In a bowl, mash the avocados with a potato masher.2 Add the tomatoes, red onion and jalapenos to the bowl. Squeeze the lime juice and sprinkle sea salt over the guacamole. Platter ingredientscarrot slicesbroccolispinach leavescucumbercollard green leavesYield: 3 cups
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Chocolate and Orange Panna Cotta
2007-11-13 05:07:00
Chocolate and Orange Panna Cotta 2 cups cashews, soaked until soft¼ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice1 teaspoon ground flax seeds½ cup chocolate glaze (recipe below)¼ teaspoon orange zest1 Blend cashews and flax seeds, gradually add orange juice one tablespoon at a time until cashews are smooth and well blended.2 Add chocolate glaze and orange zest until smooth.3 Pour mixture into two chilled 4-inch springform pans. Let set in freezer for 2 hours.4 Carefully remove molds from panna cottas. Leave it on the saucer plates and put in the refrigerator overnight. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes to soften slightly. Serve panna cottas with candied oranges.Kitchen notesChocolate Glaze½ cup cocoa powder½ cup maple syrup (not a raw product)2 tablespoons coconut butter2 tablespoon water1 In the blender, combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut butter and water until well combined.Servings: 2Candied Oranges½ cup agave nectar½ cup water1 small navel orange, sliced1/8 teaspoon sea s...
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