I wanted to share another of the ever-growing list of reasons I love raw food.  I’ve discovered that in addition to being perfect for a meticulously planned dinner party, raw food recipes make it possible for me to be an ‘Instant Hostess.’  With a well-stocked pantry and a little advance preparation, I’m always ready for a last minute get-together with friends or family.

The raw food recipes in my books Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert are filled with wonderful dishes you can prepare any time.  But I think you’ll find they’re especially useful at holiday time when people are likely to drop in at a moment’s notice. 

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In my book, raw and romantic go together like two peas in a pod. I mean raw foods, of course.  (What were you thinking?!)  And I’m talking about my book Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People.

There are so many reasons that raw food recipes are a hit for date-night.  Some of them have to do with taste.  Others are about health.  And some of the best reasons to have a raw food dinner date have to do with being ‘ready for romance’...in more ways than one!

In this article, I’m going to share my ideas for a romantic, satisfying, four-course raw food feast that will make your companion fall in love with you...or at least your cooking!

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Are you a fan of the old Saturday Night Live shows featuring Billy Crystal as the smooth-taking ‘Fernando’?  He’s the suave character that reminds us, “When you look mahvelous, you feel mahvelous.’

Well, I’ve got news for Fernando.  When you look marvelous, you taste marvelous, too...at least when you’re a raw food recipe!  In my cookbooks Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People and Raw for Dessert, I talk a lot about playing with the colors and textures of raw foods to make dishes even more appealing so that you can ‘eat with your eyes’ as the saying goes.

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I love to cook...or, more accurately, I hate to cook, but I serve interesting tastes and textures when I dine. And I especially love easy party recipes that allow me to spend time with my company rather than be a slave to a hot stove.

Is it any wonder that I'm a fan of raw foods? They're simple to prepare and are always a hit with guests...especially those who have been craving vegan dessert recipes, gluten-free desserts, and raw food recipes that are sweet rather than savor

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For most of us, 'the holidays' are defined by beloved memories of the sights, sounds, and especially the tastes of childhood. Unfortunately, the holiday menus most of us grew up with were jam-packed with divine decadence: rich, fatty meals filled with overcooked and over-processed foods.

I think holiday meals may be the origin of the expression, "A moment on the lips...a month on the hips."

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