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!

:)

Saturday, 22 March 2014

Chocolate Ice Cream Update -- vegan, whole foods, decadent ice cream

As I enjoyed a tiny scoop of this after dinner tonight I was struck by the following thought: I am a genius. This is genius.

Okay so I don't usually go off on such a high rant about myself ... but come on -- mixing dates and cacao and coming up with this? Genius!

I took whole foods and transformed them into something more than the sum of its parts. Something rich, creamy, decadent, delicious, and utterly satisfying.






ingredients:

1 cup pitted honey dates
3 cups hot water
1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil (1 cup)

1 cup raw cacao
2 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp stevia

1/2 cup coconut nectar




directions:
1. combine the dates and the hot water, tthe coconut oil, and allow to sit for 10 minutes
2. add the coconut nectar then puree with an immersion blender (or in your blender if you have one!!!)
3. add the rest of the ingredients and mix well
4. chill thoroughly!!

This is rich and smooth and velvety and tastes amazing. Prepare to be amazed!



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