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We’ve all heard it: “Don’t skip the most important meal of the day.”

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When it comes to food, I’ve always loved cooking, eating, and sharing meals.

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The Raw Alchemist contains a master collection of the café’s best-selling recipes and techniques. With organic, unprocessed, and vegan offerings from culinary wizards Shanti Allen and Lesya Pyatnichko, you’ll discover everything you need for an introduction to raw food and a complete healthy lifestyle transformation. Get your copy HERE

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Veganism’s most touchy subject, honey, is hotly debated, causes lots of confusion, and raises many concerns. Ethical vegans avoid all forms of animal cruelty and exploitation and often exclude honey from their diet out of these concerns. And rightly so, as some honey producers are exploiting bees, killing drones, clipping wings, and replacing honey with […]

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Hit the reset button with this Alchemy juice cleanse, designed to hydrate, alkalize and energize your body with all those nutrients it has been missing. Fruits and vegetable juices in their raw form contain the highest level of nutrition of any foods, in the form most readily available to your body. When you consume these […]

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SEASONED CHICKPEAS

Ingredients makes: 2 cups Heat a skillet with coconut oil and add the spice mix and chickpeas.

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MULTIGRAIN BREAD

Ingredients makes: 1 loaf Grind the flaxseeds in a blender or coffee grinder. Toss with all the other dry ingredients in a bowl until combined. Add the water and stir until well combined. Let sit for 10-20 minutes to thicken. Pat into desired shape and bake on 175 C for about 1 hour. 

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VEGAN BUTTER

Ingredients Say goodbye to dairy butter and never look back, here comes the most melt in your mouth delicious and high vibe vegan butter. Spread it on your bread, melt it on your pancakes, or serve it on your baked potato.  makes: 2 cups In a metal bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined. Place in the freezer for about […]

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DORRITOS SPICE BLEND

Ingredients I made up this blend one time when my kids were asking me to buy flavored potato chips. Instead of buying artificially flavored chips full of MSG, I buy non-flavored, salted chips and toss with this spice mix. I also use this mix to season anything from potato wedges, jicama fries, dips, butters, and as allround […]

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PICKLED CUCUMBER

Ingredients Whisk water, vinegar, salt and coconut nectar until dissolved. Divide the dill, garlic, spice and cucumbers into sterilized mason jars, packing tightly. Pour the brine on the veggies until completely covered. Seal tight and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3 days. They are even better if they have been sitting for 1-2 weeks.

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PIZZA CRACKERS

Ingredients I’ve been told that whole flax seeds are not fully digestible, and to get the health benefits you should use flax seed meal, but other sources are telling me that the soaking, and chewing takes care of that, maybe. Probably not a big deal unless you’re going to eat a whole batch, but consider […]

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HOMEMADE KETCHUP

This easy-to-make-at-home condiment is a good substitute for ketchup,

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NUT MILK

Almost any kind of nut or seed (such as cashews, almonds, macadamias, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, hemp seeds, sunflower..

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OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Ingredients makes: 10 cookies

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COOKIE DOUGH with Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips

Ingredients makes: 20 pieces Combine all ingredients except chocolate in a food processor and blend until thoroughly combined. Add the chocolate and pulse until just incorporated. Use your hands to roll into bite size balls. You can store these in the fridge for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer for a few months. 

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OH MY GOJI

Ingredients makes: 30 pcs Add all ingredients except goji berries to a blender and blend briefly until incorporated. Be careful not to overblend as this can cause the oil to separate. Stir in the goji berries. Pour into tupperware lined with parchment paper and allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or until firm. Cut into […]

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BUBBLEGUM ICE CREAM

Ingredients The combination of banana with orange makes this icecream taste similar to candy or bubblegum. Adding the powerful color of purple dragonfruit will bring another dimension to the experience.  serves: 4
 Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to use a tamper to push all the […]

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MEXICAN CHILI

Ingredients Soften the onion in coconut oil. Add garlic, chili, mexican spice, cumin powder and tomato paste and sauté for a short moment. Add the chopped tomatoes, broth, bell peppers*, beans and corn and bring to boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with brown rice or quinoa and sliced avocado.  A LITTLE TIP […]

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GREEN SOUP

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BBQ TOFU

Ingredients BBQ SAUCE 1 clove garlic, finely grated 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar  1 tablespoon tamari 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke  pinch cayenne pepper  salt & pepper slice the tofu thin. Fry in oil until it has color. Mix all the ingredients […]

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CASHEW CREAM CHEEZE

Ingredients Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. The cheeze should not be grainy, so make sure the cashews are adequately blended. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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ROASTED TOMATO & AUBERGINE DIP

Ingredients Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Wrap the aubergine in tin foil. Toss tomato, garlic, onion and chili pepper with olive oil in a heat proof pan. Place the oven together with the aubergine and roast. The tomatoes will take about 30 minutes and the aubergina about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and transfer the tomatoes to […]

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NACHO DIP

Ingredients serves: 8 as an appetizer CHEDDAR DIP Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with assorted veggies or corn chips. 

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PINA COLADA

Ingredients serves: 2 Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Tarragon

Tarragon is a robust and aromatic herb from the Asteraceae family and is botanically related to sunflowers, artichokes, chicory, dandelion greens and endive lettuce just to name a few. There are 32,000 other plants in the same family. Its Latin name  Artemisia Dracunculus, means “little dragon” which can be explained by the snakelike shape of […]

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Thai Basil

Thai basil is not to be confused with Italian sweet basil which is from the same (mint) family but a very different plant. Thai basil can be described as the fun and exotic cousin with aromatic and slightly spicy with notes of anise, licorice, mint and cinnamon. Thai basil stands up to spicy food very […]

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Stevia

Stevia is sweetness without weight — the leaf that redefines indulgence. Its flavor is green and luminous, with an herbal brightness that carries a clean, almost ethereal sweetness. It speaks not of sugar’s seduction but of clarity — a sweetness that leaves nothing behind but lightness. Grown under full sun, stevia reminds that true pleasure […]

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Passionfruit

Passion fruit is intensity made edible — tangy, floral, and tropical all at once. Its golden pulp vibrates with acidity and perfume, balancing sweetness with a sharp, almost electric brightness. Each spoonful feels alive, wild, and sun-charged — the taste of humid air, open sky, and reckless joy condensed into a single fruit. VOLUME Loud […]

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Moringa

The moringa tree, also called the miracle tree, is either wild harvested or cultivated worldwide, in particular in India, Nepal and Pakistan as well as other tropical and sub-tropical areas around the Equator. Even in the most barren, dry and sandy soils the moringa tree can grow very fast and doesn’t need much tending.  Including […]

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Mango

Mango is tropical abundance incarnate — golden, sun-drenched, and unapologetically luscious. Its flavor moves between honey and citrus, floral and resinous, with a richness that feels almost decadent. Mango embodies ripeness and vitality, the fullness of life expressed through sweetness. VOLUME Loud FLAVOR PAIRINGS Pineapple, papaya, passionfruit, guava, banana, orange, lime, lemon, yuzu, grapefruit, coconut, […]

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Lemongrass

Lemongrass is liquid light — clean, citrusy, and sharply awakening. It cuts through stagnation with clarity and precision, clearing both palate and mind. Its flavor is more than lemon; it’s green, floral, and subtly earthy, like sunlight refracted through rain. Lemongrass doesn’t just add freshness — it restores balance, bringing brightness to both sweet and […]

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Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are the quiet strength of the plant kingdom — humble, nutty, and deeply nourishing. Beneath their soft shell lies a balance of protein, fat, and subtle earthiness that grounds and fortifies without heaviness. Their flavor is gentle yet confident, bridging creamy and green tones with an almost buttery smoothness. Hemp seeds are nourishment […]

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Green Peas

Peas are the sweet, tender jewels of the pod, embodying freshness, vitality, and subtle sweetness. Their flavor is clean, verdant, and slightly grassy, with a soft texture that balances crunch and creaminess. They carry a sense of lightness and growth, offering nourishment while supporting the natural rhythm of the body. VOLUME Quiet FLAVOR PAIRINGS Almond, […]

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Dill

Dill is an aromatic herb from the celery family that can elevate the flavor and visual appearance of a variety of dishes. The green fronds are delicate and feathery with a soft, sweet taste with notes of licorice. Besides being widely used as a garnish, dill adds a wonderful herbaceous taste to dressings, dips, sauces, […]

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Cumin Seeds

Cumin seeds are the heartbeat of warmth and depth—earthy, smoky, and ancient. Their aroma is both grounding and invigorating, a bridge between fire and soil. Toasting them releases a hypnotic scent: dry heat, dust, and spice entwined. Cumin doesn’t whisper—it stabilizes, enriches, and awakens dishes with a sun-fired, desert-rooted energy. It’s the taste of history […]

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Coconut Aminos

Coconut aminos is a dark, salty-sweet, soy-free liquid seasoning made from fermented coconut blossom sap and salt. It resembles tamari and Bragg in texture and flavor, but is a bit less umami, less salty and a bit sweeter. For those who don’t consume soy, it is a great alternative to soy condiments. Unlike soy sauce, […]

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Carob Powder

Carob powder is the gentler echo of cacao—earthy, smooth, and naturally sweet without bitterness. It carries a mellow depth that feels ancient and nurturing, a grounded warmth that soothes rather than excites. Where cacao awakens, carob comforts; it embodies the essence of quiet satisfaction, bridging indulgence with nourishment. Its flavor is soft but steady, like […]

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Bulghur Wheat

Bulgur wheat is the quiet strength of the grain world—humble, grounded, and deeply sustaining. It carries the warmth of the earth and the softness of the sun, offering a subtle nutty aroma and a gentle chew that speaks of patience and balance. Neither showy nor loud, bulgur is the grain of steadiness—an ingredient that nourishes […]

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Bragg’s Liquid Aminos

Bragg Liquid Aminos is an umami-packed, gluten-free liquid seasoning with 2 items on the ingredients only; non-GMO soybeans and water. According to the manufacturer it doesn’t contain any chemicals, preservatives, alcohol, food coloring, sugar, wheat, emulsifiers, additives, nothing. Unlike tamari and soy sauce, Bragg is not fermented. The recipe formula was developed by health food […]

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Young Coconut Flesh

Fresh meat from coconuts is found under a tough outer shell that protects it and keeps it sterile. The meat can come from both young (green), and mature coconuts (brown). Both kinds of coconuts are considered highly nutritious and useful. Here I am discussing young coconut flesh and its uses. The flesh from a young coconut is […]

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Vegan Butter

Vegan butter is comfort refined. The quiet indulgence that softens everything it touches. It carries warmth without weight, richness without guilt, echoing the elegance of transformation itself. Its flavor is more than creamy, it’s a promise of cohesion, a reminder that softness can still have strength. Beneath its golden surface lies the truth of simplicity […]

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Vegetable Broth

Vegetable broth is the breath of the garden, earth distilled into warmth. It hums in the background, unassuming yet essential, holding space for every flavor to emerge. Each simmered root and leaf becomes part of a quiet conversation between nourishment and clarity. It is the foundation beneath complexity, the invisible rhythm that turns ingredients into […]

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Vanilla Beans

Vanilla is actually a fruit from the Vanilla Planifolia Orchid. There are 35,000 types of Orchids in the world, but only the Vanilla flower produces edible fruits. Vanilla once originated in Mexico, but they now grow in many places, including Tahiti, Madagascar, Indonesia, Uganda, and India.   Each vanilla bean contains over 25,000 flavor-packed seeds that does wonders in smoothies, ice creams, […]

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