FOR THE LOVE OF RAW CACAO

A Box of Chocolates?

Why not make your own, with love!  Treat your lover to a RAW cacao Valentine's delight. Learn the art of handcrafting your own raw chocolates and infused cacao treats!  Find out how at www.raw-radiance.com


Valentine's Chocolate Truffle Mousse

(from the Raw Chocolate & Wine ebook)


1/2 cup cashews (soak 2 hrs)
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup water
2 medjool dates, pitted (soak 20 min)
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch Himalayan salt


Soak cashews, rinse and drain.  Next, soak pitted dates in 1/4 cup water (do not discard water).  Blend all ingredients thoroughly, including water from dates, until smooth and creamy!  Add more water if needed for desired consistency.  Serve with fresh strawberries.

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RAW CRANBERRY SAUCE (2-ways)

Cranberry Sauce (Chunky Variation)

3 cups fresh cranberries
1 heaping Tbsp raw honey 

1/4 orange, peeled and seeded
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Process thoroughly using a standard food-processor.   

*Note:  Orange adds a floral depth, but can slightly overpower the cranberries.  Juice of orange carries a milder flavor profile but would result in a runny sauce. 

Cranberry Sauce (Pureed Variation)

3 cups fresh cranberries
4 medjool dates, pitted 

1/4 cup juice of orange
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Soak dates in orange juice for 10 min to soften.  Transfer dates (with juice) into a high-speed blender.  Add cranberries and blend until smooth and creamy.

MY NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE

The brand NEW Raw Radiance website is officially here... and it's LIVE.  ♥ www.raw-radiance.com ♥

LAUNCHING MY BRAND NEW WEBSITE

I'm back, and ready to launch my new RAW RADIANCE website!  The official release date is coming up in just a couple of days on Nov 22nd, 2011.   

The website has been in the works for some time now, and I'm happy to say it's finally here!  Although ironically, the completion of the site has come at an interesting time in my life.

In case you're wondering what in the world I've been up to over the past few months, I have some exciting news!  I just got married ♥  

Hugh and I were engaged in May and jumped head first into planning our eco-inspired 11.11.11 wedding.  (Details and photos coming soon!)  

So not only have I embraced a new chapter in my life with my new husband, but I've also been contemplating a new direction for Raw Radiance over these past few months.

After much thought and some soul searching, I've decided to shift my focus and broaden my message to encompass the bigger picture of health.  (Of course I'll still share my raw recipes!) 

Moving forward, I'm hoping to put a stronger emphasis on spirituality and lifestyle, because there simply isn't a one-size-fits-all diet, and health is about so much MORE than just what we eat!  It is equally about what we think, how we feel, who we surround ourselves with, and the environment in which we choose to live.

In the upcoming weeks and months I'll be sharing more on my new philosophy for living a healthy and vibrant life.  Until then, please stop by and check out my NEW website on all things raw food, launching Nov 22nd, 2011.

With love and radiance, 

Mila

SUPER RAWESOME NEWS!

I've got some exciting news to share!  Super Raw Life Magazine recently asked me to become a regular contributor to their awesome publication... be on the lookout for more recipes and lots of raw love from me!

In case you haven't heard, Super Raw Life Magazine is a FREE online publication with articles, recipes and inspiration on all things related to the raw food lifestyle – doesn't get better than that!

If you haven't had a chance to download a FREE copy, here's the link for the latest summer issue...

www.SuperRawLife.com

My article, Got Sunshine in Your Diet? and Spicy Mango Salsa recipe is on page 31.  Be sure to get your FREE copy, and spice up what's left of the summer with my super spicy salsa!

BLUEBERRY-BANANA GRANOLA

So I've got a fresh batch of my absolute favorite granola EVER in the dehydrator at this very moment, and I'm trying my very best to keep my hands out of it!

As long as I've got some time to spare, I figure I might as well share this super tasty recipe... hoping it'll keep me busy and my hands out of the kitchen long enough for the granola to finish dehydrating!

So here it is.  And just a heads up, you may want to make yourself a second batch!  Start with 2 cups of your favorite nut and seed combo.  Here's what I typically use...

1 cup almonds 

1/2 cup walnuts

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Soak the nut/seed mix overnight (8 hours) using fresh, clean water.  Rinse thoroughly and drain.  Transfer into a large glass bowl.  Next, make a sweet banana coating...

3 pitted dates (soaked 10 min to soften)

1 ripe banana
1 Tbsp raw honey
Pinch Himalayan salt

Soak dates and discard the water (or drink it).  In a blender, combine dates, banana, honey, salt and blend until smooth and creamy.  Transfer the mixture into your nut/seed bowl and give it a stir.  

Mix in the following ingredients and dehydrate 18-24 hours on 118 degrees F (depending on how chewy or crunchy you like your granola).

1 cup blueberries

1 ripe banana, diced

Final step. Try not to eat it all before it's done dehydrating! ♥