Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Friday, 28 January 2011

Not Chocolate Ice Cream







I thought it would be fun to make some chocolate ice cream using alternative ingredients. Mine involved some avocados, some coconut nectar, a few dates, some vanilla and cinnamon, and a vast quantity of raw cacao powder. The result: very creamy and very delicious. To me and my son, at least. We both love it. It was eaten with enjoyment by some others, but my husband dislikes it, possibly because he dislikes avocado in anything but sushi. If you like avocado, this might be as yummy to you as it is to me and my little one.


ingredients:

2 large ripe avocados
12 pitted honey dates
6 tbsp raw cacao
1/2 tbsp acai powder
1/2 tbsp maca powder
1/2 - 3/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp ground vanilla (or 1 tbsp vanilla extract)
1/4 cup coconut nectar
2 tbsp xylitol
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup water


directions:

1. puree the ingredients with a hand blender until well mixed
2. put into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturers instructions
3. makes 1 L
4. enjoy in small quantities -- very rich and very chocolaty


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2 comments:

Unknown said...

This was yummy - very creamy, sweet and chocolatey for sure, but the avocado adds an interesting complexity to the flavour.

29 January 2011 at 19:55
stacey said...

Thanks Sarah. I'm really glad you liked it :)

29 January 2011 at 20:13

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