Spreading the Raw Love

Posted on October 28th, 2009 by BroccoliHut

In one of my classes, we recently examined the principles of a raw diet: its basic guidelines, its health benefits, and its potential drawbacks. In light of our recent discussion, I thought my professor might be interested in trying some raw snacks for himself. Thanks to a certain dear friend, I happened to have a few lying around the apartment. I brought them to class, and both the professor and my classmates were intrigued by these tasty goodies. Apparently, they had been under the impression that maintaining a raw diet meant consuming greens by the boatload, with little else. While I do not eat a raw diet myself, I can certainly appreciate its many health benefits, and I am constantly in awe of all the delicious creations I see on raw blogs every day. How do you feel about raw foods? What’s your favorite raw dish? I am a little partial to Gena’s Spicy Thai Dressing :)

I have been neglecting my schoolwork since, oh, Friday, so I should get onto the goods!

Monday

The classic straw-nana is surprisingly tasty with pumpkin granola.

Tuesday

Remember how I mentioned that I had a special cooking project on the agenda last night? Well, that project was cranberry sauce! I made mine with cloves, cinnamon, and a bit of vanilla extract for flavoring. It made for the perfect Cream of Wheat topping this morning. Hello, Fall-in-a-Bowl.

By the time I was able to prepare lunch today, I was ready to eat my arm. Hence, one of my go-to dishes was on the menu: tofu salad. This particular version featured curry powder, cinnamon, walnuts, raisins, celery, and just a touch of mustard.

I’ve been having a craving for chicken noodle soup lately, so this evening I decided to make a veg version…with chickpeas! I also included barley, veggies, dill, and basil in the mix. Check out those glorious blackberries I scored from the dining hall!

Ciao for now, lovelies.

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22 Responses to “Spreading the Raw Love”

  1. chocolate-covered Katie, on October 28th, 2009 at 4:37 am Said:

    Oh my gosh, Thanksgiving cream of wheat sounds like the perfect Fall comfort food.

    Happy Tuesday, dearest Caroline :)

  2. chocolate-covered Katie, on October 28th, 2009 at 4:38 am Said:

    Oh, and my favorite raw food as of late: Homemade cashew cookie babies. :) :)

  3. VeggieGirl, on October 28th, 2009 at 4:53 am Said:

    Aww thank you :) You’re a “certain dear friend” as well, haha.

    Favorite raw food right now = One Lucky Duck Honey Bunches granola bar.

  4. Olga @ Healthing It, on October 28th, 2009 at 4:55 am Said:

    I appreciate the raw diet for its health benefits but I can NEVER do it myself. I’ve tried raw lasagna and sushi though, and those were unbelievable!

  5. Christina, on October 28th, 2009 at 5:22 am Said:

    I’ve always been really interested in the raw diet, although my funds always prevent me from going raw often. I do agree that Gena has the best raw recipes around! I’m sure you tried the banana froyo she posted a few months back. Amazing!

  6. Maria, on October 28th, 2009 at 5:31 am Said:

    Oooh, those are definitely gorgeous blackberries! Love that fall in a bowl theme as well :D

    I feel that raw foods are definitely nutritious, but so do cooked foods. So having a balance of both is good for both health benefits and the taste buds! I personally prefer the taste of cooked foods, though I do love fresh fruit! I gotta say that my favorite raw food is probably Kombucha!

  7. Heather, on October 28th, 2009 at 5:49 am Said:

    I saw cranberries today and thought about how good they would be as an oatmeal topping. Did you add sugar to your cranberry sauce?

  8. april, on October 28th, 2009 at 6:11 am Said:

    I’m really digging that fall in a bowl!

    The only raw recipe that i love is raw chocolate pudding! mmm now I’m craving it!

  9. Food Makes Fun Fuel, on October 28th, 2009 at 6:15 am Said:

    I’m really curious about raw food, and I’d totally eat it if someone made it for me, but as it is it sounds like a lot of effort to put into food

  10. Holly, on October 28th, 2009 at 6:50 am Said:

    i love the love spreading of different styles of eating. i say why not try them all? at first, i thought eating raw would be all greens too, but there is so much more to it.

    ummm i am in love with your fall in a bowl oatmeal, tofu salad and veggie chicken noodle soup. your eats never cease to amaze me!

  11. Allie (Live Laugh Eat), on October 28th, 2009 at 7:02 am Said:

    I totally got a WHOLE box full of those blackberries and raspberries and the lady charged me $1.09!!!!!!!!

    THEY WERE SO PERFECT AND DELISH!!! GO GREAT HALL :)

  12. Devan G Newman, on October 28th, 2009 at 7:57 am Said:

    i love raw desserts! and raw “sushi” rolls, with nuts, etc! i dont no the recipe. but the dish is wonderful!

  13. Marina, on October 28th, 2009 at 8:26 am Said:

    That yogurt and honey cashews look amazing! I’m not really into raw foods, but I do like making some raw desserts,cookies etc :)

  14. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga), on October 28th, 2009 at 9:18 am Said:

    High raw all vegan my love. I just feel better this way. It’s not limiting, it’s freeing. I love it. If I didnt I would eat more cooked. Not all raw, but about 90% I’d guess if I had to.

    Did you change your header pic? I just noticed it. All that BROCK lookin’ at me :)

  15. Julia, on October 28th, 2009 at 11:58 am Said:

    I don’t eat raw actually, but my favourite raw dish (besides jummy veggies) is a banana soft serve!

    xxx Julia (Taste of Living)

  16. coco, on October 28th, 2009 at 3:19 pm Said:

    Could you share what you’ve learn from your class about raw diet? are they against or for it? I’d like to know what conventional nutrition professors think about it.

  17. Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats), on October 28th, 2009 at 4:33 pm Said:

    Im lovin that chickpea barley soup.. sounds amazing.. howd ya make it??? :)

  18. K, on October 28th, 2009 at 4:52 pm Said:

    I’m so happy you could set your classmates straight with the raw diet!

    I need to try your tofu salad (and lentil loaf!!) soon! I keep forgetting to buy the ingredients and it’s driving me crazy! Your cranberry sauce and soup look fantastic!

    Seriously, if you ever want to live in MI, you can come be my chef ;)

  19. Sophia Pflieger, on October 29th, 2009 at 1:53 am Said:

    My fav raw dishes is just a big salad, boring I know, but what Veggie doesn’t like salad? lol
    http://whatyourmommadidntknow.blogspot.com/

  20. julie, on October 29th, 2009 at 2:34 am Said:

    You are FOR SURE the tofu and smoothie and hummus CA WEEN! haha

    I love that you made your classmates see the light :) always a fun moment!

  21. Naomi (onefitfoodie), on October 29th, 2009 at 2:43 am Said:

    I totally think the raw diet is such a great thing and has such amazing health benefits, but I dont think i could ever stay with it for more than a day! I think its incredible discipline for those who stick with it

    I think my favorite raw dish was this pizza my mom and i ordered at a vegan/raw restaurant in my town called “Prana cafe’ it was unbelievable!!

    those sesame cashwes look amazing :)

  22. Marianne, on November 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm Said:

    Every time I see Ak-Maks in the grocery store, I think of you :)

    And your soup sounds delicious. Chickpeas, barley, and dill? Yum!

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