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SWEETENCOUNTER
ISBN: 9780982837979
Printed in the United States of America.
Purpose Publishing
1503 Main Street, #168
Grandview, MO 64030
Book Design & Layout by: Sharon Dailey
Design 2012 Sharon Dailey Design
Copyright 2012 Freedom Quest International
Photography 2012 Johnna Brynn Bockover
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ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Kelly Parr
Kelly is an international teacher with a passion to see lives restored, refreshedandreleasedintoagreaterlevelofwholeness-body,soul andspirit.AsaBibleteacher,DoctorofNaturopathyandNaturalHealth Counselor,KellygraduatedinFeb2001fromtheCollegeofNatural Health,foundedbyDr.JoelRobbins.Whetherfromherkitchenorthe pulpit,Kellyimpartsfreedomtothewholepersonasshecommunicates withhonesty,transparencyandhumility.
Kelly and her husband Bob have traveled to over countries and lived inSEAsiaasmissionariesfor15years.Theyaretheco-founders ofFreedomQuestInternational,a501(c)(3)non-profitministrythat bringsauniqueandlifetransformingmessageworld-wide.Theyteach onsubjectssuchastheFather'sHeart,Sonship,Marriage&Family, Fasting,andHealth&Nutrition.Together,BobandKellyaretheparents offivechildrenandresideintheKansasCity,Missouriarea.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Johnna Brynn
Kelly's daughter Johnna is an international photographer who has trav eledtoover20countriesandcurrentlyresidesnearthebeautifulbay ofSarasota,Florida.SheisthefounderofStarShooter:phototherapy forkids,a501(c)(3)non-profitorganization,sinceJuly2008,and startedJohnnaBrynnPhotography,LLCinMarch2009.
Johnna has a masters degree in psychology and is currently pursuing aPhDinpsychology.
Johnna is known for her keen eye and ability to capture emotions in thosefleetingmomentsthatcreatetimelessmemories.Hercreative sensibilitiesandinternationalexperienceallowhertocapturesubjects oncamerawithadiscerning,yetrefreshingperspective.
"Sweet Encounter with Raw Desserts" is more than just recipes. It's a motheranddaughtercomingtogether,creatingarawdessertbookthat willgiveyouafreshstartineveryareaofyourlife:body,soulandspirit.
Within these pages, you will discover...
more than tantalizing guilt-free raw desserts
generations of prize winning dessert recipes (not raw!)
over motivating tips that will encourage and educate
how Kelly stocks her pantry and a list of her favorite kitchen gadgets
Johnna's creative, inspiring and mouth-watering photography
Any type of life change begins with small steps, so what better way totransitionintoafreshstartthanwithhealthyrawdesserts.Besides, smoothiesareagreatwaytosneakinsomegreens(shhh...don'ttellmy sonJosh)!
Forafreshstart,trytheserecipesandhaveyourown"SweetEncounter" body,soulandspirit!
Fromourkitchentoyours,
Kelly & Johnna
GIVING THANKS
This recipe book would not be what it is without giving thankstothethreegenerationsoffabulouscookswhohave gonebeforeme.IamwhoIamtodaybecauseoftherich depositsthesewomenmadeintomylife.
Great Mom Chamberlain had her cookie jar in the corner oftheolefarmhousekitchen,alwaysfullofherblueribbon sugarcookies(page101).Shewastheonewhofastedand intercededonbehalfofthegenerationsthatfollowed.I'm proudtosayI'mone.
Granny Cripe was the greatest granny ever! As an Art and HomeEconomicsteachershefilledmychildhooddays withcrafts,sewing,cookingandalwayscreatingsomething outofnothing.Grannywastheonewhowasalwaysadding candyredhotsandlittlesilverdecorativeballstoher dessertrecipes-shelovedpizzazz!
MommaConnie carriesthetorchproudlyfrombothwomen, fastingandprayingrelentlesslyforherchildren,grandchildrenandthosetocome.Momhastakenthefamilyrecipes tothenextlevel,makingthebestcobblersandcrispsthis sideofheaven!
I also want to acknowledge my Dad, who, while growing up, wastheonethat,withoutfail,wouldeatwhatevercameout ofmyeasybakeoven.Healsohelpedmewiththefinaltitle ofthisbook!TomyhusbandBob,whohasbelievedinme andneverturnsdownthetitleofbeingmy"tastetester"! Tomychildren:Josh,whochallengesmeandisconstantly saying"Mom,youcandoit",Johnna,whoseamazingphotographybringseachrecipetolife,andSherri&Chris,who gavemeaquietcornerintheirhomestofinishthisbook!
JUICES
orange burst
hot carrot
grapple green
blood orange
go green
confetti fiesta
liquid greens
green silk
MATCHA GREEN TEA
summertime heat
pink lady
post-workout elixir
SMOOTHIES
almond milk
brazilian date
strawberry vanilla
cantaloupe on ice
papaya splashed with lime
minty melon
REASONS TO CHOOSE BLENDTEC
blue mesquite
tropical bliss
toasted coconut
CRACKIN' COCONUTS
goji berry swirl
blueberry chew
cherry mash
banana berry blizzard
milk-e-way
Forthefollowingrecipes:wash,chop,diceandpeelthefreshfruit andvegetablesaccordingly.Iftheyareorganicthereisnoneedto peel(exceptforthecitrusfruitandkiwi'sthatis)!
Depending on what type of juicer & blender you have, will determine howsmallyouareabletosliceyourfruits&veggies,andtheirsize, willdeterminetheamounttheyyield!Mostofthefollowingrecipes yield1-3servings.
Note: The carob, barley malt, oats, toasted coconut, tofu and maple syrup(gradeB)inthefollowingrecipesarenotconsideredraw,but aregreatalternativesforthosewhoarejustbeginningarawfood adventure!
JUICES
ORANGEBURST
Just mentioning the name "starburst" candies makes my mouth water...soI'vecreatedahealthierjuicedversion!
carrots
oranges
1 green apple
1-2 calamansi lemon
Juice all ingredients in a juicer. The green apple and calamansi lemongiveitthattart,bold,make-your-mouth-waterexperience!
TIP
The Juice of the calamansi lemons will make you pucker! They are native to SE Asia, (particularly the Philippines) and can be found at your local Asian Markets!