I was so excited to get a chance to review Ani Phyo's newest cookbook, Ani's Raw Food Desserts. This is the perfect time of the year to dive into a world of fresh, raw desserts while taking advantage of all the gorgeous produce on hand. While this book contains many simple recipes that shine the spotlight on a single ingredient such as watermelons or peaches, Ani Phyo's fans know that there is going to be much more. There are recipes for cupcakes, cheesecakes, even tiramisu. I was introduced to new ingredients (such as mesquite powder and lecithin), and also enjoyed reading Ani's tips for health, beauty, and green living throughout the book. There are even recipes using wine- Ani is a chef after my own heart!
So far, my favorite recipe that I've made from this book is the strawberry kream cheezecake (p. 57) (I subbed fresh blueberries for the strawberry sauce). Raw or not, vegan or not, this is by far my favorite cheesecake ever! Daiku and I are obsessed with it- it is creamy and tangy and has just the right texture and taste. I can't wait to try variations of it... hmmm, I went strawberry picking today...
So far, my favorite recipe that I've made from this book is the strawberry kream cheezecake (p. 57) (I subbed fresh blueberries for the strawberry sauce). Raw or not, vegan or not, this is by far my favorite cheesecake ever! Daiku and I are obsessed with it- it is creamy and tangy and has just the right texture and taste. I can't wait to try variations of it... hmmm, I went strawberry picking today...
Thanks to the generosity of the publisher, I have a copy of Ani's Raw Food Desserts to give away! If you'd like a chance to win this book, just leave a comment here. I will randomly pick one winner from all the commenters. Deadline for comments: Thursday, 9 July 2009, 11 p.m. EST. Winner announced: Friday morning. Good luck!
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that cheezecake looks yummy.
i NEED an excuse to buy a better food processor...
How, that cheesecake looks unbelievable!
I wants it!
Hi bazu! that cheezecake does look super yummy! i am jealous of all your strawberry and cherry picking!
love all raw food desserts
That looks amazing. Having only recently begin eating vegan, I haven't had much of a chance to try out raw food recipes. I think dessert would be a GREAT place to start!
i could use a push to try raw - looks yummy
Hey there. Panda with cheesecake!
Awesome! I love Ani Phyo! Her recipes are so good I'm not at all surprised to hear her cheezecake destroys all others. I can't wait to try this, thanks for the recommendation!!
This looks lovely! Can't wait to see how the strawberries turn out.
A girl at my farmer's market sells raw goodies and she's been making a lot of the things from that book recently. Super-yum! And that CHEESECAKE!
that cheesecake looks fab! i'd love to win that book. :)
oh yes yes yes yes yes. i want it. that pie wants to come to mama.
xo
kittee
Oh my goodness, that looks killer! And I dig her apron :)
That cheezcake looks amazing!!
Yum! That cheesecake looks so creamy! Is it cashew based?
That cheezecake looks fabulous! My children have soy sensitivities so I have been researching raw food recipes lately but have yet to try any. But after seeing that picture.....
Oh boy that cheesecake looks amazing!
What else do you love from the cookbook?
Oooh, her recipes make raw food sound sooo good! I'd really like to get that book!
wow, that cheesecake looks amazing! so does the book!
Sounds soooo good!
I love Ani's other book and would love to win this one!
I was JUST reading about this book in VegNews and thinking I should buy it for yummy summer desserts, but free is better!
I could use a copy!
Raw desserts are so fascinating.. I would love to check this book out myself! I've certainly heard good things about it all around.
that looks amazing...and i don't even like cheesecake! i didn't even know ani had a new book out.
I never win anything, but would never pass up a chance to win a cookbook! I don't have AC and it is hot and humid...need I say more?!
Courtney
It's so nice to see you blogging more! And about such a great topic, too...!
the blueberry kream cheezecake looks ahhsome! i hope i win ani's book!! i want to try raw desserts.
Looks yummy! Me wantee!!
I've been wanting this book for soooooooooooo long! I've seen pic of the desserts and they look amazing
Pick me! Pick me!
Yummmm! DO WANT.
I'd LOVE tyhis book. Perfect summer desserts, and that cheezecake looks to die for!!
oooh i would love that book! that cheezecake looks amazing, and i'm planning to do a raw food month coming up, so this would certainly make it sweeter. :)
Holy crap that cheesecake pic looks gooooood!
Looks delicious. And what's that adorable little plate you've got it on? Too summery.
WOW that looks so good. I've been dying to get my hands on this book, or even any really good raw book! I love making raw foods, especially in hot months.
i was just drooling over this in the bookstore yesterday! holy wow.
Want want want! Love Ani and love Bazu!
Holy goodness, I would love to have this book! Love Ani, love Bazu, love raw desserts...seriously, I need this book!
Wow that book looks wonderful!!
I would loveee a chance to win that book. I am a big desserts/sweets person and sugar=love for me. Hehe
I have not tried raw desserts but would love too. "CHEESE"CAKE IS DA BOMB
I could be completely raw if I were allowed to live off of Ani's raw desserts. That could be healthy, right?
That cheesecake looks lovely.
I want to incorporate more raw, and desserts would be just the ticket...
I think the only possible way to transition to raw foodism is to delve deep into the sea of raw dessert recipes. That cheesecake looks positively scrumptious!
Wow, that looks divine, i want to try a slice!
i stink at baking so learning to make raw desserts would be great
Wow, that cheesecake looks pretty incredible!
I would love a copy of this book. I live with an cook for an omnivore whose very open-minded to vegan food, and likes raw vegan stuff more than regular vegan stuff.
I am salivating at your description and picture of the raw cheesecake.
...Today is my birthday - the big 23! And so far it's been mostly a bummer so winning this cookbook would be phenomenal. I had the chance to take a trip down to San Fran but I had to trade it for rent money instead, ha ha! Maybe I could make myself a belated raw birthday cake? Just saying...
That cheesecake is gorgeous. What else did you love from this book?
omg me want! i love ani! her recipes are simple, delicious,and taste "gourmet" without trying too hard. crossing my fingers!
I would love to have this book. I hear a cheesecake recipe calling my name.
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It looks like an awesome book!
Me me me! I love raw desserts and would love to try these. With your review I'm going to get my hands on this book whether I can manage to win a copy or not. Looks delicious.
Gasp! Do want!
I'm so intrigued by raw desserts, especially since finding about about my celiac-ness a few months ago. The prospect of having a dessert book that doesn't force me to modify anything is almost too good to be true!!
Wow, an entire dessert book by Ani sounds amazing! I'm dying to get my hands on this!
I have been a good person today, and I want to make that cheesecake!!!!
I love cheezecake and I would love to try a raw version.
i still havent made a cheesecake! count me in
I would love this book!
That looks so good. I'm going to have to buy this book.
Cheesecake looks delicious - so do those blueberries on top!
Delicious looking cheesecake...was there a recipe for a raspberry / cocoa based cake in there? I remember that looking pretty delicious too!
Is the cheesecake better than the raw version Isa posted? Even if it isn't, I can't wait to try out this book!
oooh, pick me!
I love raw desserts! This reminds me that I need to make some...
i would love to win this book!! gives me a much-needed push into raw and greener living!
hi all!
yes, the cheezecake is cashew based.
other recipes I've enjoyed from this book include coconut ice cream, chocolate covered bananas (with hemp seeds!), and canteloupe granita. I'm still eager to try the chocolate/raspberry cake Jojo mentioned...
This looks so very very good. Would love to win!
Looks tasty, now I just need a food processor! yeksuh5000atyahoodotcom
I am so, so happy your awesome blog is back! That cheesecake looks delish!
I wanna win!! That cheesecake looks unbelievable. I love Ani Phyo.
I would love to win!
I love Ani's recipes and this book looks great! I met Ani once, she's really nice and very sweet in person, and not to mention gorgeous.
Raw vegan tiramisu! I want some!
Yum! Raw desserts sound amazing..I'd love to check this book out!
Ani's recipes are so good! Thank you for the chance to win!!
That cheezecake sounds fabulous. I've never tried any of Ani's recipes, but summer seems like the perfect time to start!
This book hasn't gotten lots of good reviews. I wouldn't mind a free copy!
Wow - there are a lot of us here!
That cheesecake looks AMAZING. I would love a copy of my own, to see all of what else is inside!
it's not like i need the calories, but the recipes sound SO good!
I made a raw, vegan, blueberry cheesecake a couple of years ago and it went over really well. I would not mind trying some other recipes!
Granted, I have a massive cookbook addiction, but really, I think I'd just be happy with a slice of the cheesecake! :D It looks fantastic! I dig the fresh blueberries too -- as much as I love strawberries, I'm not a huge fan of them cooked.
i saw this book at the store. it looks super good. winning it is even better! i like her first book and website too. very awesome.
Luciana needs raw cheesecake!
That looks delicious!!
This book sounds amazing!
I want to make sweet, sweet love to that cheesecake.
I hope this isn't a double-comment, my server connection was reset the other time I tried! Anyway, I HAVE to have that chocolate-raspberry recipe!
I would like to win the cookbook as raw desserts interest me a lot more than the food. So I am crossing my fingers and toes!
Ooo ooo ooo I've been coveting this book!
I must have this book! Gimme Gimme Gimme!!!
I actually just started a high raw diet and could use some good "uncooked" books. This one looks great!
Love your blog! :-)
I LOVE anis other recipe book and would LOVE to win this. Thanks for offering it!! You're the BOMB!!
Susan
Thanks for doing the giveaway! I have yet to make a raw cheesecake, but I've had my eye on Isa's strawberry one from the PPK blog.
I have never tried any of Ani's recipes, but I DO love desserts and they all sound awesome.
I almost bought that book the other day...I hope the reason that I didn't buy the book is because I'm going to win it from you!!
Don't let me and Reno down Bazu!!
Ooh, that looks so good! Tried my first (vegan) cheesecake last week and was prepared to swear them off altogether. I flipped through the book at a store and would love to get this.
well, I'm going to need you to give me that book. kthanks.
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