Comments on: Cacao Pistachio Florentine & Mint Ice Cream Sandwich

by: wen

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:17:29 +0000

I came cross your website today, and those pictures are so yummmmy ;) I can’t wait to try…would love to attend your classes one day :)

by: ninoZ

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:34:17 +0000

just found your website..
what an eye pleasing ..
gonna try this..will surely be the ‘hitting target’ for my ‘green’ son

have a greAT day

by: Lisa Erwin Dallas Texas

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:02:05 +0000

Ohhh my goodness your recipes are so divine. Thank you.

BTW I get my raw almonds from http://www.almonds-from-california.com/cgi-bin/ppcart/ppcart.pl?cat&californiaalmonds
The US passed a law recently that almonds from California have to be either treated chemically or heat treated before they leave the state. This is the only source I’ve found that does not do that. The ones you get in the stores that say raw are really heat treated. See the small print at the store.

Thank you again for such a great recipe

by: Alex

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:16:04 +0000

This is for Judy who was looking for raw almonds…I don’t know what part of the US you’re in, but in the Northeast between NY and DC, raw almonds are perfectly legal at Whole Foods supermarkets or Trader Joe’s discount markets, or online. Needless to say they are 2-3x more expensive at Whole Foods than Trader Joe’s. Good hunting.

by: Derek

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:53:13 +0000

Hi Russell,
I’m new to your blog and was immediately taken by the absolutely beautiful food. I’ve been vegan for 13 years - never completely raw, but of course as a vegan I eat raw food often.
I just tried this recipe. My first thought when mixing the “ice cream” in the blender was “wow, this is all fat. Ok, let’s give it a try.” Instead of chilling it in the freezer, I ran it through my ice cream machine. I have to say that it really tasted like pure fat - tasty, but it was like eating pure butter. Can this possibly be healthier than eating a fruit sweetened non-dairy dessert? Here in the states we have a great product called Soy Delicious (organic, soy based, fruit sweetened options). It’s great and has very little fat. Sorry, but this was way too fatty for my taste. Also, in response to an above comment, my food co-op (in Massachusetts) sells raw almonds.
Best,
D

by: JUNE HAYNES

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:02:29 +0000

i’m so glad i found out about this site. i’m new to the raw vegan lifestyle and strongly want to make it my lifestyle. Day 6 or being RAW for the 30 day challenge.
looks good!

by: Lynda

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:53:58 +0000

This looks stunning! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe & photo :)

by: Stacy

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:08:21 +0000

Hi Russell,
Is there something that I can substitute in place of the cacao butter used in the florentines?
Thank you for your time & recipe! :)

From Russell: Hi Stacy, you could just leave it out and then dehydrate the florentines.

by: Russell James

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:52:17 +0000

Kali, the recipe used was photographed as you see it, so the colour is just from the mint and won’t turn brown.

by: Spewy

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:46:22 +0000

I tried this recipe today and it’s just great! This is the first proper ‘desert’ I have made since incorporating large amounts of raw food into my diet. I do have to get over the fact that its hugely fat based when I eat it though, I guess I’m still programmed by all the false hype about how good ‘fat-free’ produce is. It’s not Coconut or Cashew fat that gets us in trouble, its dead rubbish like pizza, chips and bread that puffs us up!

Nice recipe, amazing taste!