This month marks a special anniversary for Mark and I - our 6 months of being on the high raw diet. We started it in January as part of our New Year's resolution, and while the original goal was to try it for a month, we managed to thrive and prosper for whole 6 months... Continue Reading →
Highlights From My 1st Raw Food Tasting Event
A week ago I held my first raw food tasting event at Rustica Restaurant in Monclair, NJ. A total of 28 people attended which surpassed my initial goal of ten. Apparently, more people are curious and want to learn about raw foods than I thought. Definitely a positive sign. My tasting has been an idea... Continue Reading →
Making Fermented Feta Cheeze Without Milk!
One of the fondest memories from my childhood in Bulgaria was my grandmother Mirkah making Feta cheese. We had a farm in the country and my grandparents used raw organic cow's and sheep's milk to create yogurt, butter and cheese. Oh, the flavor and taste...permanently imprinted on my brain. I've never eaten Feta cheese close... Continue Reading →
The Ugly Truth About Dairy
Ever since we were little children dairy has been an inseparable component of our diet. Parents, teachers, doctors and media have consistently pressed us to drink more milk. If we refused, they installed fear that we won't get enough calcium and our bones and teeth won't be as strong and healthy. Who would not want... Continue Reading →
My 1st Raw Vegan Birthday Cake Creation
Last Saturday we celebrated my nephew Jayden's 1st birthday. In his honor I decided to make him a special birthday cake using only raw and vegan ingredients. As challenging as it was, I was determined to succeed. For a week I collected ideas and tips from raw food cookbooks and online recipes. I wanted his... Continue Reading →