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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Flax Cracker Love!

Have I told ya'll how much I adore flax crackers? I don't think I have. If I was stranded on the proverbial deserted island with only one raw food, I'd choose flax crackers all day long. Now if I had a chance to choose cooked foods over raw on that deserted island, I'd probably opt for something else ... but pretend that's not an option.

Since I'm the proud owner of a new Excalibur dehydrator (thanks mama and daddy!), I can make all the flax crackers my little heart desires. That's what I did this weekend. I made these Flax Crackers from The Raw Revolution Diet:

They're made from golden flax seeds, ground brown flax, red bell pepper, zucchini, and lots of spices. The mixture is processed and thinly spread on a Teflex sheet. Then they're dehydrated for, like, ever. I think it took a full 24 hours to make these. But it was so worth the wait. And I made a crap ton so there's plenty for snackin'.

I served some crackers with this Sprouted Lentil Pate with Garlic and Herbs, also from The Raw Food Revolution:

This is a combo of sprouted lentils (which I sprouted in a jar for several days), basil, parsley, garlic, and some other stuff. Very tasty spread on the crackers! And of course, I served it all with a big ole' side salad.

Today marks the last week on my 26-day Adventure Cleanse Tune-Up. It's been fun, but I will certainly be glad when its over. I'm ready to get back to testing recipes for my cookbook, and I cannot wait for a sip of delicious coffee.

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22 comments:

  1. DevanJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    ohmygosh. i want that meal.

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  2. MihlJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    I think flax crackers will one day make me buy a dehydrator. I would reall like to try them and spread that pate on top. I have the book and will check it out right away.

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  3. noraJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    whooo you're a raw food diva!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    They look yummy! I'm on a cleanse (Gena's 10-day cleanse); it's only day three but I'm craving coffee and sweet treats big time. But I keep thinking that since you can do 26 days I'm sure can do 10 :) Thanks Bianca

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  5. MaryJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    I've never had flax crackers, but they look fun! You're in the home stretch of your cleanse. Way to go!

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  6. The Voracious VeganJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    HOT DAMN. I NEED to know how to make these things because I could survive off of crackers and dip for about 3.5 years. Bianca, they look DELICIOUS, seriously.

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  7. JessicaJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I LOVE those crackers! I keep meaning to make them again, but I haven't yet... The pizza variation is delicious! Must try that pate. I always feel daunted when a recipe calls for something sprouted because I'm not that patient...

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  8. GinaJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    I need to get some Teflex for my dehydrator, I have yet to make crackers, they look so yummy!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Those flax crackers look awesome!

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  10. River - The Crafty KookJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    So thin and crispy! They look like they're totally worth the wait. That last photo is gorgeous! I'm off to enter your super giveaway...

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  11. TheresaJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I hope you do a post-cleanse post... I'm curious if you feel better, or have had the 'detox side effects', or have the clearer skin and brighter eyes that so many of these cleanses promise!

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  12. Trinity (of haiku tofu)January 20, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    mmm. I wish I was one of those crackers so I could dive into that lentil pate.

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  13. Leslie RichmanJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    These two recipes in the link look amazing to me, speaking of raw-ish crackers. I don't have a dehydrator, so I haven't made the crackers, but the salsa s amazing!!!

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  14. Leslie RichmanJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Ooops- here's the link.

    http://www.vegetariantimes.com/features/editors_blog/125

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  15. MichalJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    I want that meal too!

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  16. Mike KJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    I love flax crackers too, and often get a craving for raw flax flatbread. Really need to get around to buying a dehydrator - the sprouted lentil pate looks great too.

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  17. TJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Flax crackers! Sounds very healthy and yummy. I'm not gonna lie though, I'd be losing it by now without coffee. You are a crazy sexy badass!

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  18. jessyJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    your raw flax crackers look most fantastical, Bianca! the sprouted lentil pate with garlic and herbs looks, and sounds, excellent as well. it's sounding like i need to pick up The Raw Revolution when i get some extra cash. w00t!

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  19. DebraJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Looks so good!!!

    Debra @ Vegan Family Style

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  20. PageRank CheckJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    sounds good wanna try it

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  21. Melisser; the Urban HousewifeJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I love flax crackers too! You might want to eat at Cafe Gratitude in SF, they're a raw place with good flax crackers!

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  22. New Jersey medical malpractice attorneyFebruary 2, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I definitely want this meal too. Flax crackers, yum!

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