Happy Earth Day 2024!  For me today is a perfect day to express my gratitude to all organic gardeners and farmers. I can only hope that there will be more people who embrace organic farming and strive for the organic certification of their produce.  Many people consciously choose to eat locally grown produce to reduce their carbon footprint. Unfortunately, "locally grown" does not necessarily means "organic" since conventional farms use tons of agrochemicals such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators. While all these chemicals increase producti ..read more

I have been fascinated with Japanese culture and cuisine for many years. The Cherry Blossom Festival is probably one of the most fascinating times to visit Japan and experience not just the beauty of nature but also the unique aspects of its culture. If you have ever been to Japan during the Cherry Blossom Festival you must have noticed a slight obsession with the cherry blossoms. These pink beauties find their way into many dishes. They are used in desserts and sweets that are served to accompany the tea ceremony. They are also preserved in salt and sold throughout the year. Sakura-no-Sh ..read more

If you follow this blog you noticed that I do not make too many desserts, but if I make them I try to make them as healthy as possible. Sugar is sugar whether raw, brown, or organic. It wreaks havoc in our bodies and should be enjoyed rarely and in small doses.  The idea for this cake came when I bought organic bergamots (Citrus bergamia) that are now still in season. I love lemon cheesecake, so making a bergamot cheesecake seemed like a great idea. This is the first time I was able to buy bergamots. I use bergamot sea salt that is flavored with the zest of bergamots and tried bergamot p ..read more

Happy New Year everybody!  Whether you've been partying all night or simply need a jolt of energy before your morning workout, this smoothie might be exactly what you need.  This smoothie has many ingredients that I felt I need this morning, many of them adaptogenic herbs well known and well researched for their restorative powers. You may want to choose only a few of them or add some others. Just make sure that your smoothie gives you the energy you need to have a really good start into the New Year. Use organic ingredients whenever you can. Ingredients:  1 cup coconut wa ..read more

I do not know many people who do not like chocolate, but even those who love chocolate sometimes voice concern about the sugar content and the caloric value of sweets.  Anyone who makes his own sweets and desserts knows that one can improve the nutritional value of home-made concoctions. This is not difficult, everyone can do it. I hope you have time and the means to try out my recipe. My festive chocolates might be the healthiest sweets recipe you have ever tired. All ingredients are not only organic, they are really good for you. Recipe makes 22 delicious chocolates Ingredients ..read more

  If you live in the Northern hemisphere you might have experienced some cold weather already. Parts of Europe and North America are under snow that fell over the weekend. In Germany, Munich was completely cut off the rest of the world due to exceptionally big snowfall. 2023 might be the warmest year on record but winter, when it comes, it comes will full force at least to some of us.  When it gets very cold, many of us tend to spend more time indoors. Our food choices also change with the falling temperatures. The cold weather affect our skin and the effects are visible at the end ..read more

Thanksgiving, like no other holiday, allows us to enjoy the blessings and the abundance of the autumnal harvest. Apples, pears, persimmons, quinces, hazelnuts, root vegetables, pumpkins...  Thanksgiving is a rather private affair. Families gather around the table to express their gratitude and enjoy traditional dishes.  If you are new to raw food, you may still be looking for some inspiration. Colorful salad is always a good idea, but if you have enough time and all the ingredients, try my Healthy Raw Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie.   I got the idea for a delicious raw pumpkin pie ..read more

Those of us living in the northern hemisphere know, that like no other month of the year, November calls for rich, comforting foods. Now is the time to add warming spices and the immune system supporting ingredients. Root vegetables are in season, so use them generously, but make sure that they are organically grown. Also consider that seasonal, freshly harvested locally grown produce has the highest nutritional value possible.   Ingredients: 1 large carrot per person 1/2 tsp virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp freshly pressed lemon juice pinch of Celtic sea salt for the pesto 1/2 cup purple b ..read more

It's this time of the year again... Everywhere you look there are Halloween pet costumes, Halloween home decorations, Halloween costumes for kids and grown ups, and tons of cool looking but rather unhealthy Halloween candy and other sugar loaded treats.  Those who cook their food have a much easier job at throwing a Halloween party than those who prefer to eat their food raw. Maybe it is a little bit more challenging task, but not impossible. Use your imagination to make your raw food party just as spooky as any other.  Here are my ideas for this year's party. I do not offer precise ..read more

If you like kimchi, this recipe is for you! Healthy, delicious, simple, and very easy to make.  It is raw and vegan. Give it a try. Tools: glass jars of your choice wooden stamper sharp knife mandolin large mixing bowl personal blender or a small food processor Ingredients:  1 medium large daikon radish 2-3 spring onions 1 fresh hot chili pepper 6 garlic cloves 1 inch chunk ginger 1 small sweet apple, I used Royal Gala 2 Tbsp gochugaru, (Korean hot chili pepper) - use more if you want your kimchi extra spicy 2-3 Tbsp pickling salt (iodine-free) Method: Gather all the ingredien ..read more