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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 [...]