The wait is finally over! They did it! It is here!

The culinary team of Crudessence, our premier raw food restuarant/catering business here in Montreal, has finally put their most guarded recipes in a book for the delight of all raw food lovers out there. There are just too many favorites to mention here that I have become to adore as a result of my visits to their restaurants.

To celebrate this significant mile stone, Crudessence is hosting a book launch party on September 12th at their restaureant in the heart of donwtown (2157, rue Mackay) and you are all invited! There will be music, raw food hors d'oeuvres and you will have a chance to get your books signed as well! Make sure you arrive early to mingle, to meet and to have a blast at this lively happy hour (happening from 5pm-7pm).

Cannot wait another day to get your hands on their recipe book? You can now pre-order the book from their online boutique here:
http://ow.ly/6b3Sm

Crudessence's recipe book will be available at book stores from September 14th.

Looking forward to seeing you at the party!

- Ildiko

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While doing a google search for gluten-free cookies for the party at my daughter's school I came across this amazing recipe! I love matcha (powdered green tea) and this recipe looks simply divine! The ingredients are simple enough, and you don't need any fancy equipments at all to prepare this dessert. Take this to your St-Patrick's Day party and munch on this while the rest of the crowd washes down their green ham and eggs with green beer!

Happy St-Patrick's day to you All!

- Ildiko

Raw Matcha Cookie Balls for St. Patrick's Day

Published Mar 15, 2010 Maija Haavisto

These "cookie balls" are raw, vegan and gluten-free. They are low on starch and rich on fiber, vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, calcium and iron. Nuts, seeds, dried fruit and green tea are all rich in flavonoids and other beneficial phytonutrients.

These snacks do contain caffeine (the amount of matcha in the whole recipe corresponds to six cups of green tea), so they should be consumed in moderation in the evening and by people very sensitive to caffeine.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl shelled hempseed (hemp nuts)
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl shelled sunflower seed
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl hulled sesame seed
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl dried apples
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl dried apricots
• 1/4 cup/0.6 dl golden raisins
• 1 1/2 tsp matcha (green tea powder)
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Grind the nuts and seeds in a food processor until coarsely ground. Note that the dried fruit are quite heavy to process, so a blender will likely not work for the next step.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until the result is sticky and can be formed into balls.
3. Form into 12-15 balls with your hands. The "dough" is quite crumbly, so don't try to roll it, but use your fingers to mold it instead.
4. Let stand uncovered for a few hours to let the flavours meld and the texture to firm up slightly. For longer storage put the balls in the fridge or freeze for up to several months.

Notes on Ingredients

Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder available e.g. in Asian food stores. There are no real substitutes for it. It could be left out, but then the balls will not be green and not as flavourful.

The Women's International Summit for Health is back with another edition this year and it is bigger and better then ever before! On March 8th, 2011, for 40 days and 40 nights you will have the chance to soak up the wisdom of many wise women and men.
Be prepared to be swept away, inspired, "tickled to laughter" and moved to tears. My friend, Tera Warner, the creator of this FREE online event has interviewed an amazing line-up of experts, here are just a few names you might recognize:

Byron Katie
Maya Angelou
Marianne Williamson
Arielle Ford
Carol Look
Mike Adams
John Robbins
Dr. Joel Fuhrman

and so many more incredible thought luminaries!
You can check them all out here

If you just commit to 15 minutes a day of tuning into these interviews I just know they will turn your life around.These calls are not yawners.They're playful, powerful conversations that will inspire you to unblock the obstacles that keep you from living your best life.What if you really can have all the love, money, health and happiness you want in your life?

If there was ever an opportunity for you to tap into the wisdom of women who are living their best life, this event IS IT:

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Make sure you're signed up! I guarantee you'll be thanking me for having mentioned it to you.
Wishes do come true, you know!

Love,

- Ildiko