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Raw Till Four: A Practical Path to Going Raw Without Going Crazy

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Watermelon Sushi Rolls

As some of you may know we have a couple of watermelon recipes here on the site. Dehydrated, watermelon takes on a completely different texture. Somewhat reminiscent of raw tuna,…

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April 20, 2021
Dehydrator recipes, Raw food recipes, Raw Vegan Breakfast, Raw Vegan Lunch, Raw Vegan Recipes

Mushroom Sausage with Marinated Peppers

Sometimes a recipe is born of nostalgia. Certainly, this Mushroom Sausage is no exception. This goes all the way back to memories of The Feast of San Gennaro, a week-long…

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August 31, 2020
Dehydrator recipes, Going raw, Raw Till 4, Raw vegan, Raw Vegan Recipes

It’s Okay to Drink Tea When You’re Raw

When I started on this journey, like so many others, I worried about what I would have to give up. Some things I was more willing to chuck out of…

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February 28, 2021
Dehydrator recipes, Raw food recipes, Raw Vegan Condiments and Toppings, Raw Vegan Recipes

Yellow Tomato Raw Ketchup

Sweet and tangy yellow tomato raw ketchup.

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September 5, 2020
Dehydrator recipes, Raw food recipes, Raw Vegan Lunch, Raw Vegan Recipes

Fruit Skewers with Tamarind Sauce

To date, I’d never prepared anything using fresh tamarinds before. Previously I used tamarind paste to make the sauce for this recipe and that was ‘fresh’ out of a package.…

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August 13, 2020
  • raw cinnamon raisin english muffins
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    Cinnamon Raisin English Muffins

    August 25, 2020 /

    From the very beginning of my journey into ‘raw’ I had my issues with raw breads. Someone just wasn’t getting it right. No matter what they did, those ‘loaves’ were coming out stiff and slimy or flat and tasteless as cardboard. I defied anyone to actually label these concoctions ‘bread’. Oddly, as much as anyone defended it, I could tell by the look on their faces that they were not entirely convinced I was wrong. They just didn’t want to admit it. Ultimately, I quickly identified this as an area that demands all the help it can get. And that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised at these raw cinnamon…

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    Marie

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    Great Sex Through Great Food

    May 7, 2020
  • Raw Vegan Barbecue Sauce with Vegetable Barbecue Skewers
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    Raw Barbecue Vegetable Skewers

    August 24, 2020 /

    Ah, summertime! Somehow these long, languid months have long been associated with the smoky smell of barbecue. Probably because when it get’s hot, we take our cooking outside to keep the house from turning into an oven. Not that the guy at the grill ever looks anything but uncomfortable. (Now there’s a problem we don’t have as raw chefs: the heat is kept to a minimum. Even the dehydrator doesn’t make much of a dent in room temperature.) But what happens when you eat raw but want that nostalgic barbecue taste? Why, we have a raw barbecue, of course! Face it: like so many foods, good barbecue is all in…

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    Carrots and Onions and Peppers, Oh My! Salad

    August 9, 2020
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    “Bacon” Wrapped Stuffed Dates

    September 2, 2020
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    December 28, 2020
  • No Dehydrator,  Raw food recipes,  Raw Vegan Lunch,  Raw Vegan Recipes

    Brussel Sprout Slaw with Lemon Thyme

    August 24, 2020 /

    We have a very small farmer’s market not too far from the farm. There are only 6 vendors, but every week these lovely people set up their tables in hopes of selling their wonderful produce. We try to support all our local growers when we aren’t growing something ourselves (like the lemon thyme in this recipe). This week a vendor who I have been buying from pretty consistently had brussel sprouts. I know many of you don’t like brussel sprouts. It’s a shame that you might have some childhood trauma from poor recipes. Or maybe you were forced to eat them as a kid. I’m here to tell you, give…

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    December 17, 2020
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    Teriyaki Vegetables, Stirred Not Fried

    February 18, 2020
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    Orange Cheesecake In the Raw

    July 26, 2020
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    Summer Squash Sesame Noodles

    August 22, 2020 /

    Sesame noodles are one of those things I get cravings for pretty frequently. Somehow they always bring to mind my 20-something days in New York City when Chinese food was the go-to for many a young woman like myself, who was always on the go. They also remind me of one of my most frustrating culinary escapades: the search for the perfect batch. I found them once, quite by accident as I was window shopping on Columbus Avenue one summer afternoon. As was normally the case, sometime in my travels I got so hungry, I felt like I had a hole in my stomach. What to fill it with? Because…

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    Coconut and Kelp Noodle Ramen

    February 2, 2021
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    Jicama and Hemp Seed Tabouleh

    March 5, 2020
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    Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Poppers with ‘Bacon’

    August 19, 2020 /

    Healthy raw vegan snacks and treats don’t have to be boring. And there’s no reason why you can’t adapt all your favorites. Sure, there are things that just seem impossible, but I’m here to tell you, that’s not true. Every recipe can be adapted. Sure, it might not be exactly the same, but sometimes it’s more about flavor profiles that an exact replica. Take these jalapeno poppers, for instance. Usually breaded, fried and full of animal products, our jalapeno poppers are the beyond healthy alternative to the calorie laden variety we’re used to. I guarantee you won’t miss the old poppers with these yummy little treats. For anyone that worries…

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    February 20, 2021
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    Bacon, Bacon, Bacon…Well, Not Really Bacon

    August 18, 2020 /

    Sweet and smokey, this crispy vegan bacon is sure to please.

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    Garlic & Herb Cheese Wheel

    August 17, 2020 /

    What better snack than a healthy, delicious raw vegan cheese. Spread it on your favorite sandwich or eat it alone with your favorite vegetable, either way, it's a great alternative to the cheese your taste buds have been missing.

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    Raw Forbidden Rice Salad

    August 15, 2020 /

    Finding forbidden rice feels like such a coup. Becuse it’s really the only rice out there that you don’t have soak and sprout for days in order to enjoy it raw. Considered a blood tonic by the ancient Chinese, forbidden rice has a higher protein and fiber content than any other rice. It’s very healthy! These health benefits combined with the fact that it’s a low yield rice -yeilding only 10 percent of what other types of rice do – made it highly prized. It was once reserved just for the emperor to ensure his health and longevity. Everyone else was forbidden to consume it. We are so lucky that’s…

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    October 31, 2020
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    Fruit Skewers with Tamarind Sauce

    August 13, 2020 /

    To date, I’d never prepared anything using fresh tamarinds before. Previously I used tamarind paste to make the sauce for this recipe and that was ‘fresh’ out of a package. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to know that wasn’t all as raw as it was supposed to be. Yes, I cheated. So I vowed to take the high road this time and make it all from scratch. Little did I know what I was getting myself in for. We picked up a box of fresh tamarinds at Whole Foods and I set about preparing them for the final feast. Unfortunately, what I read on the box completely commiserated with…

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    August 22, 2020
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    Oatmeal Super Antioxidant Bites

    August 12, 2020 /

    Oatmeal is a quick and easy go to option for a nutritious breakfast, but it can also be the most fun. Pairing deliciously with just about any fruit, seed or nut, you can create your own wonderful combination to fit your lifestyle needs. Oatmeal is a naturally gluten free option that isn’t just for breakfast anymore. The first flavor I experimented with was “Nutella”. The scent of hazelnuts and chocolate transports me to my cousin Vita’s house on Staten Island. She would give us all a spoonful of the creamy spread and we would go outside on the stoop and eat our treat. Our chocolate hazelnut bite is a healthy…

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About This Site

Hello and Welcome! I’m Marie and I’ve been some version of Raw Vegan for the last 18 years… never mind the fact that I’ve managed to drag my entire family along on this ride with me! Truth be told: they barely even knew they were coming!

You – yes, you – can do this too!  But Let’s Get Practical! For most of us, it’s hard to eat Raw all day, every day. Especially if you live in a less than tropical climate. Or perhaps – like me- you’ve got a significant other… or maybe a tribe of ‘others’, who make 100% raw seem like sci-fi fantasy?

We all know that getting as much whole, living, raw vegan food into ourselves is a recipe for health and vibrancy! So why not make it easy and just eat raw for part of the day? Whether you use this as an avenue into an exclusively vegan diet or would never consider completely saying goodbye to meat, eating Raw till Four will guarantee that you’re ingesting fewer processed foods, less animal products and more of what’s actually good for you and your loved ones!

So come on and Get Raw…Practically.

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  • Sunchoke Salad With Apples and Kumquats

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