Having an email conversation about almonds got me to thinking that I would like to hear how you and your families are dealing with the current raw-almonds-are-illegal dilemma. [...]
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When I grind nuts — whether fine, medium-fine, or coarse meal — I do several cups at a time and store the excess in the freezer for use during the coming week(s). For some time now, I have been using quart- or pint-size glass jars to store the ground nuts, instead of plastic zipper-seal bags. [...]
A friend gave me a similar recipe last summer. Kids love this applesauce — what I love is that it is easy, raw and nutritious! You will need a Vita-Mix or other such heavy duty blender.
(choose organic ingredients)
about 4 apples, sweet variety such as Fuji
handful of raw almonds
handful of raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1 cup pure [...]
This recipe is a work in progress… Would love your input on it!
Sweet Chocolate Hazelnut (or Almond) Spread
makes about 1 cup
1 cup hazelnut butter or almond butter, salted (or add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to this recipe)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons raw agave syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 cup mild oil, or nut oil, [...]
2 cups whole, raw almonds, with skins
1 tablespoon xylitol (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons raw honey
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons coconut oil (or other cooking oil)
Spread the almonds in a baking pan, in a single layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, until beginning to smell fragrant and a [...]
Those flavors sound a little weird and different, but really, this dressing is very good!
Tofu Dressing with Almond and Mustard
1/2 package soft tofu
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons natural sweetener such as agave or xylitol
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt [...]
Have you heard the news about raw almonds? Read about it here. The law just went into effect requiring all US almonds to be flash pasteurized. Even almonds that are labeled as “raw” won’t truly be raw because their outsides will have been hit with hot steam to kill any bacteria on the surface.
I questioned [...]
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