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Raw Pear Salad with Raw Feta Cheese

This was one of the first all raw recipes I tried and it really motivated me to keep going. It's got that salty sweet tangy twist to it which I love. I love a good tang! It's way quick to throw together if you have the cheese already made and is a great salad to take to parties.

Raw Vegan Feta Cheese


cashews
water
salt
lemon juice

Blend all ingredients together in a blender till creamy, adding just enough water to blend. Place everything in a cheese cloth or milk bag and then in a strainer with a bowl under and let sit in the fridge over night. The next day the mixture should be firm and able to hold a shape. Form into a ball and in a container let it sit another day or till it has a bit of a tang to it. This makes a great cheese ball to eat with crackers at a party, Just roll in herbs to cover and it looks beautiful!

Pear Salad


easy cashew cheese
Olive oil
Brussels sprouts

pear
salt
pepper

slice Brussels spouts really thin. Cube pear and mix with the Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with olive oil and crumble the cashew cheese and extra cashews. Mix well and serve cold. As you can see in the picture. People just can't wait to eat this salad!
brussel sprouts cashews lemon juice
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Vegan Ricotta Cheese

I made some vegan lasagna the other day and I couldn't believe how much this tasted like the real thing. I am really getting into nutritional yeast. It's got tons of protein and B12 and it has a great flavor to cook with so I've been sneaking it into everything. At first I was a little surprised at how much it costs but it really last a long time. This worked great in my lasagna. I'm sure you'll find it taste too.

Vegan Ricotta Cheese

1 block tofu
2 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt
black pepper
basil
olive oil
1/4 c nutritional yeast

Mash up the tofu with a fork till it's a ricotta consistency. Mix with other ingredients and chill.
basil garlic lemon juice
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Day 93: Vegan - aise

While I don't recommend this recipe as a meal unto itself, I do find it helpful in making a lot of meals! I LOVE veganaise but dang its expensive! This whips up in a jiffy and is much more affordable. It also makes a great salad dressing.




Vegan-aise

½ cup of rice milk, plain and preferably unsweetened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of canola oil
2 tb of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of agave
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
zest from 1/8 of an organic lemon
1 teaspoon of mustard
1/2 c cashews



Blend everything in the food processor but the oil. Gradually add the oil at a slow trickle while blending. Once all the oil is incorporated blend for a few more minutes till it starts to thicken a bit then pour into a container ( I use a squeezable ketchup container) and put in the fridge. Let sit over night and it will thicken. I find I can only make one batch at a time or it doesn't thicken properly. Have fun with this! Try add ins such as herbs or seasoning salt.
agave canola oil cashews
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Day 89: Sugar Waxing

In this blog I may get a bit graphic so brace yourself.
Here in Samoa you can not get hair removal products. After 6 months I started to look like Sasquatch and even my husband was suggesting having a mustache race to see who could grow the thickest mustache before we went home. When he couldn't look me in the eye any more I realized I had to do something. I found sugaring as my saving grace. I find that it doesn't hurt near as much as waxing and it is so much easier to work with since it just washes off with warm water. Since you probably have all the stuff you need at home its tuns cheaper too!

Sugaring mix

2 c white processed yucky sugar
1/2 c water
2 tb lemon juice

stir everything together in a sauce pan and simmer. Stir regularly till the sugar turns a dark amberish brown color. While it is still hot pour into a jar and let cool. Once it is cool you should be able to scoop it with your hands and roll into a ball. Dust the clean area you want to wax with baby powder. Apply the wax in the direction of hair. Using strips of fabric (I cut up an old sheet and it gave me a bunch that I use in different sizes for different areas - plus they rinse out easy and are re-usable!) apply the fabric and rub to heat up the wax. Then pull the skin tight and quickly rip the heck out of the area you are waxing in the opposite direction of hair growth. It's best to do this when no one else is home so no one will hear you scream. Allow screaming to come, it's natural, and the more natural the better. It's quite therapeutic. And may I point out that it is a guy pulling the wax off in the picture....pansy!
body waxing brown sugar distilled water
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Day 79: Dish Soap


As a kid my parents were unbelievable, I should have had them committed! They actually made us do chores! Can you believe it? I know in today's society this sounds appalling and on the verge of child abuse but back in my day (man I sound old when I say that) we actually had to do our chores every day. I can't believe what my parents put us through.

One time I was on kitchen duty...ya, the whole kitchen! I needed to start the dish washer but we were out of detergent so I thought liquid dish soap was just as good.....WRONGO! I realized it was not the same thing as I watched a wave of bubbles creep across the dining room floor and into the family room. Mom and Dad were not happy (though my siblings quite enjoyed it) and I was stuck on dish duty " till I could learn to do it right"....really, it's their fault for running out of the right kind of soap. But I must say that I was glad to kill two birds with one stone by cleaning the dishes and the floor at once.

Now, I must insert this disclaimer. This soap is NOT meant to be used in your dish washer. This is liquid dish soap. That said, if you happen to be looking for a night of good clean fun, I say go for it!

Dish Soap
2 c soap flakes or 2 bars shredded ivory soap
1 c baking soda
1 gallon of warm water
1/2 c lemon juice or white vinegar
A few drops of essential oils for scent, if desired
baking soday dish soap essential oils
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Day 47: Mango Mushroom Burgers

In Waikiki there is a FANTASTIC burger joint called "burgers on the edge." When Matthew and I were carnivores this was one of our favorite spots. But guess what....it still is! How often can you say that? They have a shitaki mushroom burger that is great. This is a great way to satisfy that meaty craving with the taste and the texture of a burger and get in fruits and veggies....I count this a win/win/win.

Teriyaki Marinade
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c soy sauce
2 tb lemon juice
1 tb sesame oil
1 drop ginger oil or fresh grated ginger
1 clove garlic minced

Blend everything in a saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes

Let your shitaki mushrooms marinate for a few hours, preferably overnight.
Pull out of the marinade about 30 minutes before grilling and let sit. Grill till cooked through. Serve on a bun with a slice of fresh mango/mango salsa/or a slice of pineapple and all other fixins you desire.
brwon sugar garlic powder ginger
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