I wanted to share a few of my favorite power packed products!

First is the TECUITLATL SPIRULINA. 
I have been so fortunate to have this product available to me.  Living in Costa Rica has it's advantages, and this is one of the many.
Recognized by experts for its high content of phytonutrients. (phycocyanin, chlorophyll, B-carotin)
Green drinks just wouldn't be the same without it!
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MACA POWDER is derived from the maca root grown in the Peruvian Andes.
Maca is high in minerials, (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc).  Contains up to 20 essential fatty acids, lipids, fiber, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, and sterols(6 found). 
Most commonly used in North America in capsule form, to increase ones libido.
I use organic maca powder in most of my smoothies, and it is the main ingredient in my infamous Macaroon recipe.
Google Maca Powder and find out where you can buy your supply.

HEMP HEARTS  well lets see, they are yummy nutty tasting little seeds that are packed with more amino acids (proteins) than milk, meats and eggs. A complete source of proteins  more balanced and digestable than soy.  Contains all the essential or omega fat required for human health, and several times more omega 3 essential fat than any fish.  Super delicious added to all smoothies, salads,  cereals and pretty much any recipe you can make.
http://www.healing-source.com/about_HempFoods.htm

Alive & Well Update

ALIVE & WELL Raw Food Recipes By Susan Prior is the book that I use on a daily basis at home and at work.
I wanted to start a blog so all of you can see some photos of the recipes that I have created for this book.
It is also a great place to find out where and what I am currently doing.

I am currently in Red Deer, my home town in Alberta.  I will be returning to Costa Rica where I will be working as the chef and raw food instructor for the 3 week Anusara Yoga Immersion Training.
http://inwardbound.com/retreats/

Soon I will be posting some of my favorite tips and techniques to making raw food even more delicious!

Winter Recipes Ideas

This is dedicated to all of you that can't just put on a pair of flip flops, shorts and a T-shirt and head to the beach.
I am currently in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada visiting family and friends.  It has been pretty chilly considering that I have been soaking up the sun and tropical air in Costa Rica for the past  few months.
I know that raw food sounds peachy keen when you have coconuts, bananas and huge fresh papayas literally falling at your feet.  It also makes it alot easier to eat salads, smoothies and fresh fruit all day long when your you are trying to stay hydrated and cool.

These are just a few of my cold winter meal ideals that keep me on track to eating healthy vegan and raw foods.

Morning Munchies:
Soaked or cooked oat grouts, buckwheat grouts and quinoa are ideal to make delicious morning cereals. Mix in your favorite dried fruits, nuts and seeds and sweeten it up with agave nectar or my favorite pure maple syrup.

Lunch Break:
Cooked quinoa, brown rice, soba noodles, kamut or lentils cooked and mixed with loads of  lightly steamed veggies.  Add a handful of fresh chopped cilantro, and chopped nuts.  Make a dressing with wheat free tamari or namu shoyu, sesame oil and spice it up with fresh chili or grated ginger.  This will heat you up instantly!
(Big bowl meals are by far my favorite).

Dinner Time:
Raw vegan soups are a great starter.  If you have a high speed blender you can blend the soup until it reaches a warm temperature, if not blend your soup and warm in a pot on the stove.
Cooked quinoa,  mixed veggies and leafy greens dressed with garlic, lemon and apple cider vinegar. 
Cooked lentils, garlic, onions and coconut milk dressed with fresh chopped cilantro and served over a bed of brown rice or kamut. 

Sweet Treats:
We all grew up to the smell of an freshly baked apple pie with that scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
This apple crumble does the trick!

Begin by making the crumble.                                    2 cups walnuts
Process the walnuts into a rough crumb.                    1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix in a 1/4 cup of agave nectar and 1/4                   5 cored apples
teaspoon of salt by hand.  I like to                             3/4 cup agave nectar
dehydrate the crumble for a few hours at                   1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
110'-F to give it that baked texture.                           1 pinch of nutmeg
In a food processor, puree the apples
until they resemble a thick sauce. Add
the cinnamon, nutmeg, agave and mix.
Spoon the mixture into dessert dishes and
top with the crumble.  Serve with a scoop
of my I Scream.

Believe it! Beet Burgers!

These tastey Beet Burgers will have everyone excited!
I love serving them on a slice of the Onion Bread, topped with all my favorite veggies.

(Beet Burger and the Onion Bread recipes can be found in my recipe book, ALIVE & WELL Raw Food Recipe)s By Susan Prior

Costa Rica Bliss....

Costa Rica is Bliss!
My excitement is building! My partner, and best friend Ben will be joining me here in Costa Rica in less than a week. The first of ten, one and a half hour rebalancing sessions begins tomorrow, and I will be doing my first video demo for all of you!

The Hacienda Del Sol, is still excepting reservations for our December 18th Raw Food Holiday Feast. Email to reserve!


(The picture is of the Rawsanga, one of the many delcious recipes from my book ALIVE & WELL Raw Food Recipes By Susan Prior)

Curried Corn Coconut Soup

This is one of my favorite recipes!!! The aromatic spices blended with the fresh corn, coconut meat and orange juice gives this soup such wonderful flavours.

ALIVE & WELL Raw Food Recipe Book Online Now!

You can now purchase my Raw Food Recipe Book online now! Visit my web page at
www.alive-n-well.net to purchase an e-book, or a print copy of ALIVE & WELL Raw Food Recipes.
Christmas is just around the corner and these recipes are unique, healthy and so delicious!
Thank you