Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter [Paperback]

Kristen Suzanne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2009

Mounting evidence has shown that heat destroys many of the nutrients found in raw, living food, rendering it harder to digest and nutritionally diminished. Raw food is catching on! From Hollywood stars with personal chefs, to a host of chic new Manhattan restaurants, the Raw Food movement is sweeping the country as people learn about the dramatic health benefits derived by eating a vegan diet in which food is never heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Eating the world's healthiest food and enjoying lavishly indulgent and decadent food are not mutually exclusive! Why not? Because RAW CHOCOLATE is one of nature's most amazing superfoods! This book is the ultimate introduction to chocolate in its most pure, natural form. Using raw, dark chocolate (also called "raw cacao nibs"), raw chocolate powder, raw cacao butter, and raw cacao liquor, Kristen has released this much-anticipated collection of her favorite chocolate-based recipes -- both sweet and savory -- that is certain to make you look at this amazing ingredient in an entirely new way and open a whole new dimension in your enjoyment of delicious food. This Raw food vegan recipe book includes: 59 recipes, including: 30 Chocolate Desserts 11 Chocolate Beverages 11 Chocolate Snacks, Soup, Salad Dressing, Crackers & Breakfast A "Raw Basics" introduction to Raw food (with 6 basic "must have" recipes) for people who are new to the subject. Also includes links to food photographs at Kristen Suzanne's Web site, KristensRaw.com.

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About the Author

Kristen Suzanne is an accomplished Raw food chef with a passion for helping people live life to the fullest with the healthiest cuisine in the world. Through radio, television, books, and her popular blog and email newsletter, Chef Kristen Suzanne helps individuals live and love the Raw lifestyle. For more information about Chef Kristen Suzanne, please visit KristensRaw.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Green Butterfly Press (March 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982372205
• ISBN-13: 978-0982372203
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Hi, I'm Kristen Suzanne, a Raw vegan chef, author and teacher with a passion for helping people succeed with the Raw vegan diet. I have been studying nutrition, fitness, and food preparation for 15 years. My passions for animals, food, health, and the environment are the driving factors behind my business' mission. I live in Arizona with my husband, daughter, and rescued dog, where we love and enjoy the constant sunshine, mountains, and palm trees.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars must-have for healthy chocolate-eaters, July 6, 2009

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A. Bittinger "beezbo" (seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter (Paperback)

This book is amazing! I love reading Kristen's raw blog and had to order this. She has a lot of unique recipes that I haven't seen anywhere else, like chocolate chia crackers or mango brownies. There are even savory recipes with chocolate in them. This woman loves her chocolate! The recipes are easy to follow and have lots of tips about food prep. Raw food is fun to make and easy when you have great books like this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guilt-Free Chocolate!, June 4, 2009

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H. R. Burton "gadget guru" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter (Paperback)

I've really enjoy all the books I've gotten from Kristen, and this one is no exception! I love the fact that I can enjoy raw desserts and chocolate and not feel guilty! Instead I feel happy about the nutritious and delicious treats. As usual, Kristen comes up with great and unusual flavor combinations - i.e. pumpkin and chocolate. Chocolate Pumpkin Pie was the first recipe I tried and it was fabulous! The Chia Chocolate Pudding Snack is one of my new favorites, too. I really like that this book isn't all desserts, but there's smoothies, milks, snacks, crackers, breakfast goodies, and more. Who knew chocolate was so versatile?! I love the recipes in this book and definitely recommend it for anyone who loves chocolate!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Chocolate Lovers!, October 27, 2009

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Debra "veggiemama" (Nevada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kristen Suzanne's ULTIMATE Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipes: Fast & Easy, Sweet & Savory Raw Chocolate Recipes Using Raw Chocolate Powder, Raw Cacao Nibs, and Raw Cacao Butter (Paperback)

I was so excited to be able to get this book. I love her blog.
So let me tell you about this book. I loved it. I can't wait to get my order of raw cacao powder and nibs so I can try some of these recipes. I am thinking I will be trying some with raw carob powder- just to get me by until my order gets here.
The book has 5 chapters. The first chapter is titled Raw Basics. It covers as it says the basics but also a list of equipment needed (or enjoyed as a raw foodie), ingredient descriptions, basic recipes for nut/seed milks and raw condiments. My favorite part of this chapter is her tips. I learned a lot. My favorite tip is for doubling recipes. I double, sometimes quadruple a recipe for my large family so this was good info.
The second chapter covers Raw Chocolate. You get a brief history of chocolate and learn why it is good for you. She also covers the different raw chocolate products available and other special ingredients. Chapter three covers chocolate drinks. I can't wait to try the Creamy chocolate vanilla milk , and the Chocolate holiday spice nog.
In chapter four she covers snacks, soup, salad dressing, crackers and breakfasts. A lot of great recipes to choose from. Several popped off the page at me: Chocolate powered oatmeal, Power packed trail mix, Chocolate chia crackers, Mesquite spiced chocolate brazil nut crumble and Chia chocolate pudding snack to name a few..
In the final chapter she covers desserts. Yum! How about Goddess cream cake , Chocolate pumpkin pie, Pure rush chocolate and Fun chocolate banana plant leather. It is hard to choose just one recipe that I can't wait to try.
I learned a lot about raw chocolate. Like how it is loaded with antioxidants. I also learned that pure chocolate has heart health benefits. "The flavonoids (organic compounds) found in cacao can help prevent clogged arteries and lower blood pressure."
If you love chocolate like we do and are looking for healthy vegan recipes this book will deliver! Yes it is a raw book but I believe that even if you are not a raw foodie you can benefit from getting more raw food into your diet. Besides doesn't it make you feel less guilty eating chocolate when you know it is good for you? You will not be disappointed with this book.