I experienced many years of denial. I think the final slap in the face that made me realize that Lukie was autistic was when we had a neurologist diagnose him at age 6; he’s now 7. It took me years to finally accept this fact so that we could get him the proper help he… Read More
Healthy Food
Pomegranate Red Rice Salad
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft Yield: serves 4 2 c cooked heirloom red rice, cooled 1/2 c pomegranate seeds 1/2 c fresh basil, packed 1/4 c fresh mint, packed 1/2 red onion, diced juice from 2 small limes + zest 1 T white balsamic 2 T roasted walnut oil salt and white pepper to… Read More
FLOUR POWER: Have Your Baked Goods & Eat Them Too!
Everyone is buzzing these days about wheat, gluten and the deleterious effects of all things made with wheat flour. It is yet another good conversation to raise consciousness about what Americans consume regularly as part of our Standard American Diet [SAD]. While some folks have serious gluten allergies and diseases that make them unable to… Read More
RAW Banana Bell Wraps Recipe
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft Looking for a healthy snack for your upcoming Super Bowl festivities? You’re guaranteed to be the healthiest hostess with the mostess with these great raw wraps – the perfect healthy substitute for traditional tortillas. Throw in a bunch of your favorite veggies and hummus and wrap them up for… Read More
BANANA OAT COOKIES (gluten-free)
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft yield: one dozen 3/4 c gluten-free all purpose flour 1 c gluten free rolled oats 1 c coconut sugar 1/2 c coconut oil, liquid 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla bean powder 1 tsp cinnamon 2 extra ripe bananas, mashed Related Articles: Sip Your… Read More
Roasted Brussels & Persimmons – A Perfect Autumn Plate
By chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft This is one of my favorite Fall recipes using persimmons and brussels sprouts: Related Articles: Sip Your Way to Health With Sensational Smoothies! Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Does Your Cup of Coffee Contain a Latte of Chemicals? Strawberry Fields Forever: RAW Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe RAW Mango Tarragon… Read More
Raw Acorn Squash Soup
by chef Raya Belna, Wildcraft Elixir Bar Related Articles: Sip Your Way to Health With Sensational Smoothies! Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Does Your Cup of Coffee Contain a Latte of Chemicals? Strawberry Fields Forever: RAW Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe RAW Mango Tarragon Burger Anais+Raya :: Culinary Collective + Elixir Bar Seasonal Cleansing Roasted Brussels… Read More
Seasonal Cleansing
by chef Raya Belna As we transition from Summer to Fall, our bodies react to the change in weather and need to cleanse. To prepare our bodies for the impending holiday and heavier foods, a short juice cleanse is crucial. Juicing gives our digestion a much needed break, rejuvenates our energy, boosts our immune system… Read More