Episode 57 - Eat dessert first with raw vegan Chef, Crystal Bonnet

Today, I am joined by Crystal Bonnet of Crystal Dawn Culinary. Crystal is a raw food chef, instructor, and cookbook author. As a plant-based and raw food nutrition program graduate at Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy and Pure Joy Academy, she’s learned the importance of the culinary aspect and nutritional elements of living foods. She shares this information with her students at Crystal Dawn Culinary so that they will have as much knowledge as necessary to understand raw foods and their health benefits. Crystal’s work within the plant-based culinary industry led her on many adventures, including the development of plant-based menus for new restaurants. She designed and catered multiple health retreats in Canada and Europe before launching her raw chocolate and dessert business. Through her easy-to-follow and comprehensive classes, she shares the knowledge and skills home cooks need to incorporate healthy food alternatives into their lifestyles. Tips in this episode: 3 appliances that you want in a raw kitchen: High speed blender Food processor Dehydrator 3 food categories you want in your raw food kitchen Nuts and seeds Spices Fresh, living produce How to make a great dressing every time: Fat - oil, avocado, nuts, seeds Acid - vinegar, citrus Salt - liquid aminos, tamari, miso, dried olives Sweet - coconut nectar, fruit Mentioned in this episode: Au Lac raw food restaurant in Los Angeles, California Episode 53 of DYBTH with Angel Walkine Sourcing List: https://crystaldawnculinary.com/ingredient-sourcing-list/ Buy Crystal's Cookbook Cannellini bean kimchi hummus recipe: CANNELLINI BEAN KIMCHI HUMMUS (oil-free)Ingredients:  1 can (454 g or 15 0z) of cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained 1/4 cup vegan kimchi (if buying storebought, try to buy raw kimchi)  2 tbsp roasted tahini  2 tbsp lemon juice  1/2 tbsp chickpea miso or light soy miso  1 - 2 cloves of garlic  1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp paprika powder 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp black sesame seeds   2 tbsp chopped parsley, green onion and cilantro for garnish  Place all ingredients except fresh herbs and black sesame seeds (parsley, cilantro and green onion) into a food processor with an S blade and process until smooth and the garlic is completely broken down.  Taste test and flavor balance as desired.  Place hummus in a bowl and top with chopped fresh herbs and black sesame seeds.  Enjoy with crackers, in a wrap, in a bowl, with fresh veggies or on a sandwich. Storage: Sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.  https://www.facebook.com/crystaldawnculinary/ https://www.youtube.com/@CrystalDawnCulinary To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2023 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠