Raw Berry Compote

 If you have not noticed yet I LOVE coconut. I have a slight obession that is bodering on crazy. I would have it with everything if I could. This desert is coconutty, beautiful and complety guilt free. I addedd all these ingredients together the other day when I felt like somthing sweet and I am telling you know it will satisfy your sweet tooth. If you wanted to you you could add a date or two to sweeten even more but I dont think it needs it.

Ingredients
1/2 cup of berries

The flesh of one coconut or 1/2 can of coconut cream

2 tsp of honey or agave nectar

Shredded coconut

Shredded coconut and honey to garnish

Blend together till smooth and there you have it!

Broccoli Salad

Summer is well on it’s way! The flowers have bloomed, the sun is shining and the new seasons produce is out and about. It is now time to introduce more raw food to encourage your body’s natural cleaning process.

Broccoli is in season and its beautiful green florets are a perfect for eating raw, steamed or baked. Broccoli is one of the vegetables included in the “dirty dozen” so make sure it is organic to avoid toxic chemical exposure. 

Why you should eat broccoli:

• Broccoli is from the Brassica family that includes kale, cauliflower and cabbage; known for their anti cancer properties.
• Contains chlorophyll the substance that gives plants their green colour, a powerful substance that helps clear your liver as well as having many other amazing benefits.
• Helps with your bodies own detoxification system by activating detoxification enzymes in your system.
• Broccoli also has anti-inflammatory properties.

  Raw Broccoli Salad

1 bunch of broccoli

½ onion (either Spanish or white)

Black and white toasted sesame seeds

Dressing

2 tsp of tamari

1 tsp of olive oil

2 tsp sesame oil 

1 tsp brown rice vinegar

1 tsp of raw honey

Method

1. Break the broccoli into tiny florets
2. Chop the onion into very small pieces
3. Toss together with sesame seeds
4. Mix the dressing together in a small bowl and pour over the salad
5. Garnish with sesame seeds

Happy New Year!

Sorry I have been a bit absent. Things have been a bit crazy over here. 2012 has been a great year and I hope this year will be just as amazing. I have some exciting things happening this year and I can't wait to create and share. Hope you all have an amazing new year!