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Hot Raw Chef Contest - Sweet Valentines

They are at it again. Living Light Culinary Institute is seeking the next Hot Raw Chef. They are hosting the Sweet Valentines Video Recipe Contest. The contest opened January 1, 2011 with a deadline of January 18, 2011.

I have not ventured out too much with making desserts although this contest is making me eager to concoct a special, sweet treat in 11 days. Do you think I can do it? I welcome your recipe suggestions.

Check out my previous Video Recipe from 2010 (that's my video in the top picture). I made a Sweet Kale Salad with Kiwi Avocado Dressing. I finished 4th Place overall with my recipe featured in the e-book.

My Recipe: blog post date - Sunday, July 11, 2010
My Video: blog post date - Tuesday, July 6

 

Almond Milk: My first batch

Wow! I made my first batch of almond milk. I thought it would be a long, arduous process, but it only took about 10 minutes (minus nut soaking time of 8 hours).

After blending this, it was frothy white and looked like milk. I dropped in a few ice cubes and enjoyed this delicious nut milk. Amazingly, I did not experience the effects of bloating and gas (side effects of drinking cow's milk).

Recipe:

1/2 cup of soaked almonds (skins removed)

2 cups filtered water

3 Medjool dates

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon almond butter (optional for creamier texture)

Chocolate Milk

1 tablespoon carob or cacao powder

1 tablespoon agave nectar

Instructions:

1. Blend for about 30 seconds or until all the nuts are processed.

2. Strain/squeeze the milk through a cheese cloth over a bowl.

3. Pour over ice and enjoy.

4. To store, pour in a jar and keep refrigerated.