Sushi... RAWvisions, even better than last time!

Sushi!

The raw vegan sushi I made the other night was so good, I found myself craving more, but wanting to tweak a few things. Main adjustment: I threw the cauliflower in the food processor with some Bragg Liquid Aminos (like soy sauce, but SO much better for you!), and I worked on my technique to make some artful, tiny, tightly rolled sushi this time around. They came out MUCH better, and prettier too! I was a little nervous to throw a raw asparagus spear in there, but it was quite yum! I also made some yummy seaweed salad from some dried wakame seaweed (soak for about 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly to bring back to life). It had some sesame oil, salt, pepper, cumin, a smidge of curry, and of course... sesame seeds. It was a delicious meal!

Raw Asian Inspired Meal, yum!

I can't believe I'm already five days in! I haven't noticed any detox side effects yet, although I have been tired... could easily be that I haven't been getting enough sleep. Other than that, I am finally starting to feel full and satisfied faster and with less food, which is great because I tend to overeat otherwise. It's going so well, and I'm not having any food craving devils on my shoulder!

Raw Vegan Sushi Anyone? YESSS Please!!!

I've always wondered how I would go about making yummy sushi without fish, and especially without rice! Last night we decided to try making some incredible raw vegan sushi and it came out even better than expected! I managed to find some Raw (untoasted) Nori sheets to roll the sushi in (rolling mat a must!), and we filled it with some sliced cucumber, mushroom, carrots, some clover sprouts and lettuce. As the "rice" I had some cauliflower that I ran through the food processor with a little oil, it was perfect! SO good! I always figured sushi making would be difficult, but what could be easier than throwing a bunch of stuff out on a wrap and rolling it up! Ok, granted, slight learning curve to getting a tightly wrapped sushi roll as you have to be careful not to overfill it, but it was so much fun to make! If these first couple days of fruit smoothies, awesome salads and sushi is an indication of how yummy this month is going to be, consider me excited!!! Today is day three in my 30 days, and I feel pretty much the same as I did when I started with the exception of knowing I am doing so much better for my body by eating this way than I was previous. Today was a difficult one from the temptations of deliciousness around the workplace, but I powered through it!

Raw Veg Sushi!

Here it Goes - Round TWO of Living in the Raw! WOO!

What could be a yummier breakfast?

So I know it's been a while (quite a while indeed!) since I've been on here, but I'm back, and more determined than ever. Today marks day 1 of another 30 days of a 100% raw foods diet, and this time I'm not in it alone! It's something I've been wanting to start back up again, however, plans and social calendars have held me back... but no more! So with a dehydrator now in my arsenal of raw food prep equipment, and a better stocked raw foods pantry, I'm expecting to try out many, many more exciting recipes and will of course share some with you all! I suppose a large motivating factor in starting this back up again is readying myself for a cruise to Bermuda in 2 months, but an overall optimum level of health is the other large chunk to that. This time around I am lucky enough be joined in this effort by my incredible boyfriend, whose support will make this much easier and more enjoyable than it was the first time for sure. Thank you Jon for your devotion and enthusiasm as we make this journey together, I love you so much! So I'm one day in, and loving it already!