so...I like to collect and study herbs...any kind really...my collection holds nearly 300 chinese herbs, as well as many western, ayurvedic, and amazonian herbs.
there are so many medical benefits from herbs. i could write for days about this subject...save it for another day.
anywho- i just share my collection with you all...
if you don't already...frequent
it's an amazingly informative site about herbs. cheeeck it.
April 2, 2008
April 1, 2008
raw [vegan] cheesecake. yay!
i made this raw cheesecake last thanksgiving and i have a feeling it will be a tradition from now on...it's delicious!
photo by char.
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CRUST
2 cups raw nuts (i used a mix of pecans and walnuts)
1/2 cup dates (soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, and pit them!)
raw coconut (shredded)
CHEESE
3 cups cashews (soaked a least an hour, and drained...((can be soaked overnight))
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp
3/4 cup raw honey (agave can also be used)
3/4 cup raw coconut oil (melt it a bit by putting the jar in hot water)
1 tsp vanilla extract (with no alcohol preferred)
TOPPING
your favorite fresh fruit, smashed. (you can add honey or agave to taste)
To Prepare:
*use a springform pan, ideally...if you don't have one, a 9" pie pan will be fine.
...The Crust
-sprinkle a thin layer of shredded coconut on the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
-in a blender, food processor, or with your hands [if you're daring]...mix the raw nuts of your choice, and dates until they resemble coarse crumbs.
-even distribute crust into pan...(using plastic wrap to press crust will help immensely.)
...The 'Cheese'
-using a blender, combine all ingredients for 'cheese' until smooth and creamy.
-pour mixture over crust.
now...put your fake cheesecake into the freezer...and wait a few hours.
before serving, thaw cheesecake for about an hour in the fridge...
serve with fresh fruit topping...
suuuuper healthy.
<3
photo by char.
-
CRUST
2 cups raw nuts (i used a mix of pecans and walnuts)
1/2 cup dates (soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, and pit them!)
raw coconut (shredded)
CHEESE
3 cups cashews (soaked a least an hour, and drained...((can be soaked overnight))
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp
3/4 cup raw honey (agave can also be used)
3/4 cup raw coconut oil (melt it a bit by putting the jar in hot water)
1 tsp vanilla extract (with no alcohol preferred)
TOPPING
your favorite fresh fruit, smashed. (you can add honey or agave to taste)
To Prepare:
*use a springform pan, ideally...if you don't have one, a 9" pie pan will be fine.
...The Crust
-sprinkle a thin layer of shredded coconut on the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
-in a blender, food processor, or with your hands [if you're daring]...mix the raw nuts of your choice, and dates until they resemble coarse crumbs.
-even distribute crust into pan...(using plastic wrap to press crust will help immensely.)
...The 'Cheese'
-using a blender, combine all ingredients for 'cheese' until smooth and creamy.
-pour mixture over crust.
now...put your fake cheesecake into the freezer...and wait a few hours.
before serving, thaw cheesecake for about an hour in the fridge...
serve with fresh fruit topping...
suuuuper healthy.
<3
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