Have you seen the Get Fresh! Winter 2014 issue yet?

It’s my favourite read at any time of the year, but Christmas in particular, so needless to say, I was over the moon to be interviewed for this issue. It was an even bigger treat to see the interview turn into a SIX page spread!!

Do take a read below or get your own copy (believe me, you want this!) online to discover how I celebrate Christmas and why I’m giving you (and me!) permission to indulge and give in to the Festivities for a day.

And if you already saw even the cover of this mag, you might’ve noticed something else…

Something I am finding difficult to get the words out for. Something that is um kind of a big deal. BIG deal. BOOK deal.

Yeeeeey, I’ve said it!

I just signed a contract with my dream publisher and I don’t name them so, lightly. Hay House were on my vision board for this year (look out for a blog post coming soon where I reveal my vision board publicly for the very first time), so it really is a dream come true for me.

You must’ve heard of names such as Louise Hay, Dr. Masaru Emoto, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Esther Hicks, Miranda Kerr, Doreen Virtue, Robert Holden, Brendon Burchard, Kris Carr, Tara Stiles or Gabrielle Bernstein. Surely?

Well, in 2015, you will see Tanya Maher next to these guys! Holy moly I can hardly believe it still!

This will be a raw food recipe book (of course), but not your standard get-well-guide-through-food… THIS book is called ‘The Uncook Book’ and it is THE-go-to-guide for the healthiest and tastiest food on earth, a book about celebrating life through food, no detoxing or dieting, no hours of kitchen slavery, no crazy-hard-to-find ingredients, no animal products, nothing processed.

You will have all of your questions answered about getting started on raw and keeping it in your life, your questions about what equipment to have in the kitchen, what juicer is best, why you can (and should) have dessert first, how to host raw dinner parties and make them memorable and what ingredients have an acidic or alkaline effect on the body.

But more importantly- the recipes within ‘The Uncook Book’ are going to be YOUR favourites.

Speaking of which- what are they?

I want to make sure I include my best version of your favourite dish. Please leave your answer in the comments section below, so I can start perfecting it immediately>>

With love and Sunday Funday spirit,

x Tanya

P.S. Stuck on Christmas shopping for a health-nut? We just got a bunch of £20 Gift Certificates to Tanya’s Cafe. Make someone’s entire year with this present>> 

P.P.S. Want to study at world’s biggest nutrition school and get your health coach certification in only one year? Join a Live info session on Tuesday 16th at 3PM EST or 8PM GMT here>>  to learn more and get a seriously special discount available on the call!

P.P.P.S. What recipe would you like to see in The Uncook Book? I’m listening! Tell me in the comment below…

The UK has seen such a gorgeous and long summer, that I still get shocked each time I walk outside nowadays.

I forgot what it’s like to be cold and my lordy it is coooold!

Winter is well and truly here, or so it seems, and right around this time is when I dust off the printed versions of my eBooks ‘Nourished- Comforting raw foods for winter‘ and ‘Festive- The best raw food Christmas recipes‘.

I wanted to share with you a recipe from Nourished, which is the most perfect side to any meal, just like mashed potatoes, except there’s not a potato in sight. There’s also no starch. Or dairy. Or anything cooked or processed for that matter. Instead though you get a beautiful combination of nourishing seasonal ingredients to keep you balanced, comforted and immunised this winter.

Oh and I thought I’ll compile a few other recipes, that were a big hit during last frosty season and share with you below. You’ll be happy to know that no dehydrator is required for any of them.

There are also some epic recipes, that have been featured on the blog recently but not yet in my newsletters. Keep scrolling for the round-up from our four most recent Masters of the Month…

CREAMY RAW FOOD MASH

1 head of cauliflower, chopped

1 cup cashews, soaked
¾ cup warm water
¼ cup olive oil
4 tbsp nutritional yeast
3 tbsp manuka honey
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

-First blend the cashews and water to make a creamy paste.
-Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth.
-Serve as a side dish or with ‘Never Miss Meat’ Stroganov recipe (pg. 48 of Nourished) or Mushroom Jus (pg.16 of Festive).

APPLE & CINNAMON CHIA PUDDING

2 cups nut milk
1-2 apples, peeled and deseeded
3 pitted dates
2 tbsp chia seeds
½ -1 tsp cinnamon
Optional sprinkles: bee pollen, raw honey, goji berries, chopped fruit, fresh berries, cacao nibs, figs, etc.

For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

GINGER HEATERS

10 inch ginger root

2 apples

small bunch of mint leaves

For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

3 cups butternut squash/ pumpkin
1 cup pure water
1 golden sweet apple
juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp tahini
1/2 inch ginger root
1/2 red chilli, deseeded
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt pinch pepper
optional: fresh thyme, pumpkin cubes and seeds to garnish

For instructions, go to the original post here>>  

NATIVE SUPERFOODS' PROTEIN BALLS

1/2 cup almonds

1 cup walnuts

1 tbsp cacao nibs

10 pitted medjool dates

3 tbsp almond butter

2 tbsp virgin coconut oil1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla powder

2 tsp spirulina powder

1 – 2 tsp water

1/2 cup shredded coconut to coat

For instructions, go to the original post here>>

FOOD MATTERS' SKIN BEAUTY SALAD

2 handfuls of young rocket
2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 carrot 2 radishes
2 small cucumbers
1 small red onion
3 limes, juiced
1 avocado
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp raw honey
1 handful fresh herbs
¼ tsp sea salt

 For instructions, go to the original post here>>

TARA STILES' GREEN DREAM SMOOTHIE

1 handful of spinach

1 banana

1 cup of almond milk

For instructions, go to the original post here>>

DELICIOUSLY ELLA'S GLUTEN FREE ENERGY BALLS

1 cup medjool dates
3/4 cup almonds
3/4 cup walnuts or any other nut
2 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp hemp protein powder
1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
For instructions, go to the original post here>>

I’ve come to a conclusion that if you live in New York, you are automatically cool. Marie Forleo lives in NYC. Gabrielle Bernstein lives there. Sex and the City ladies. My own sister! And the NYC girl I was lucky enough to meet recently definitely confirms my assumption.

Tara Stiles is the founder and owner of Strala, the movement system that ignites freedom. Strala is the first branded yoga program to be available at major gym chains and thousands are teaching it. She partners with W Hotels and guests staying there get to learn yoga and and healthy recipes from this gorgeous, inspiration and cool expert.

Tara is the author of top-selling books, including Slim Calm Sexy Yoga, Yoga Cures and the most recent, Make Your Own Rules Diet. She is a Reebok ambassador and supports The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, President Clinton’s initiative to combat childhood obesity, bringing Strala classes to 20,000+ participating schools.

Meet our December’s Master of the Month…

DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL DAY OF EATING AND DRINKING.

It super depends on where in the world I am and what the day ahead is looking like. Today I’m in Maldives leading an event at W. Schedule was filled with yoga, scuba and swimming. I needed some good fuel so I had a pretty hearty breakfast of juice, fruit, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a scrambled egg. Had some snacks of nuts and fruit during the day, and lets be honest, and ice cream sandwich! Lunch was a light salad and dinner was a big plate of veggies and some spicy south east asian tapas with coconut sorbet. If I’m in NYC and regular schedule with Strala and office hours, I eat a bit lighter in the morning, a smoothie and have a big salad or veggie sandwich for lunch and a nourishing dinner like quinoa and veggies or a hearty soup and bread. Dessert always, something fresh and delicious like almond butter fudge or sorbet.

WHAT (OR WHO INSPIRES YOU TO EAT WELL AND STAY HEALTHY?

For me, energy is everything. I eat well so I can feel fantastic and do all the things I want to do every day. It’s all about feeling for me.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THAT?

Pizza and ice cream. I enjoy both a ton but avoid getting into a habit of having it often. That way it becomes a treat and doesn’t make me feel sick the morning after.

MY TOP TIP FOR:

Improving your diet is… getting your body moving and paying attention to how you feel.

Staying healthy while travelling is… making healthy choices but still enjoying yourself.

Detoxing is… unplugging from self induced stress.

Immunising is… self care.

WHAT’S THE NICEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER SAID TO YOU?

I love the way you make me feel.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED?

Generous and kind.

IF YOU GOT TO KEEP ONLY 3 OF YOUR BELONGINGS: 1 THING FROM YOUR KITCHEN, 1 THING FROM YOUR GARDEN AND 1 THING FROM YOUR BOOKSHELF- WHAT WOULD THEY BE?

Vitamix.
Lime tree.
Siddhartha.

IF YOU COULD HOST A DINNER PARTY FOR 3 GUESTS (DEAD OR ALIVE)- WHO WOULD THEY BE AND WHAT WOULD YOU SERVE?

Mom and both grandmas. All their recipes. Grandma’s veggie soup, potato salad, and a billion country sides.

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS BETTER RAW?

Sensitization to how we feel and being in touch with our intuition happens when we are clear physically and mentally. Eating mostly plants aligns us with the natural state that we are. Eating away from nature is unnatural and is a cause of a lot of stress and tension in the body and mind.

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Our Master of The Month shares her favourite raw food recipe…

GREEN DREAM
Serves 1

1 handful of spinach
1 banana
1 cup of almond milk
blend
enjoy!

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For Tara's most recent book 'Make your own rules diet', buy it on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk . For more on Tara Stiles, her coolness, class schedule and recipes, go to http://tarastiles.com/

Apparently so!

OK, so it’s not called a Vitamix and it’s not even associated with Vitamix, but my new find of a powerhouse-blending-beast ticks all the comparison boxes.

As a wellness coach, I have worked with many of you at various stages of your journey to rawsomeness and on various budgets throughout the years…

I totally get what it’s like when you want to give the healthiest lifestyle a real shot, only to end up disheartened when every recipe that actually gets you exited, requires a high powered blender.

I also totally get what it’s like when you find out how much a Vitamix or a Blendtec costs, while trying to keep on top of your rent payments, saving for a holiday or your kids’ extra curriculum activities.

BEST NEWS EVER!!!

Although I’m not about to trade in my Vitamix (you know why if you own one), I am thrilled to tell you about the best, closest, most incredible alternative I’ve been able to find to date… which costs HALF the price!

Introducing…

JTC OMNIBLEND.

It’s powerful: 3 horse power motor!
It’s speedy: 38,000 RPM.
It’s energy efficient: 950 watts.
It’s environmentally friendly: BPA free and made of Eastman Tritan copolyester.
It’s long lasting: the blades are laser cut food grade stainless steel, which don’t rust and are blunt, so no sharpening required!
It’s quality: the blades are made in Japan, container in USA, motor and electronics in Taiwan.
It’s capable: all your raw food favourites, like whole fruit smoothies, pastes, hot raw soups, nut butters, ice creams and cheesecakes are OmniBlend’s specialties.

I really didn’t know I’d be this excited to find an affordable high-powered blender option for you, but JTC OmniBlend is good. Really good. Like really REALLY good.

It passed all my tests for a top kitchen must-have. It made my whole fruit ice cream -super creamy. It let me walk away for 5 minutes while making my soup, which turned out perfect and perfectly hot while still raw. It passed the ease test while making chocolate truffles, almond butter and blueberry cheesecake, because of the handy tamper rod and the super powerful motor.. And [rather important in my books] it also has the dome-like lid, which allows you to blend large volumes to produce more smoothies in one go than no other professional home blender ever could.

The best part of it all is that you don’t only pay half the price of leading blender brands, as my valued reader- you receive all this PLUS upto an additional £105 in savings:

Black machine: £250
Cook book: £15
Warranty upgrade 7 year unlimited: £60
Postage: £10
Total: £335
With betterraw promo code: £250
THAT’S A SAVING OF £85

Maroon/White machine: £270
Cook book: £15
Warranty upgrade 7 year unlimited: £60
Postage: £10
Total: £355
With betterraw promo code: £250
THAT’S A SAVING OF £105

Call it- your early Christmas gift. Or birthday. Or just an ‘I deserve it’ gift.

Whatever the occasion, it’s a little thanks from me for reading my blog.

I just know you’ll be happy with your new purchase and that’s the best gift to me too!

Head to jtcomniblend.co.uk and enter betterraw in the promo code box to claim your discount:

I’m about to make your dreams come true!

As of this Friday 21st November, Tanya’s Cafe in myhotel Chelsea will be offering a gorgeous Christmas feast!

And not only that, but we are also adding dinner service and this feast will be available both at lunch daily AND in the evenings Tuesday- Friday.

And not only that, but Tuesday-Saturday, you can book a table for a Festive Afternoon Tea!

And not only that, but our entire Superfood Cocktail menu is also changing and holy moly- these drinks are insane!

Phew.

That’s a whole lot of excitement to type in one go. For now I will leave you with a summary of opening hours and all the new menus to peruse and salivate over…

Breakfast | 9am – 11:30am | Monday – Sunday

Lunch | 12pm – 3pm | Monday – Sunday

NEW Festive Afternoon Tea | 3:30pm – 6pm | Tuesday-Saturday

NEW Festive Dinner | 6pm – 9:30pm | Tuesday – Friday

Superfood Cocktails | 4pm – 10:30pm | Tuesday – Friday

(Cocktails on Saturday finish at 6pm)