Raw Food By Mikey

My name is Michael Hanson, I am a working University student residing in the Temecula Valley, CA. I've also been known as Mikey, the guy who makes a lot of food. In fact, I feel that good food has been a big part of my life and has even helped me through some personal health issues like it has so many others. In a nutshell, I've taken my evolving enthusiasm and skills with healthier foods higher and higher and now I feel some major steps are being taken.

If you are reading this around this time period you are probably someone with whom I connected at some point or another in life, and perhaps even at raw food demos I have done. So it need not take much saying that this is about food... delicious, healthy, sustainable, rich, pure and natural food.

NOTE the first photos are done for the first three products. Since we are focusing on my versatile dressings, spreads, dips, dressings, and delectably fresh and rich raw organic and mostly local fruit pies... we will work to provide the best of these possible. Although the photos are for presentation purposes, the pies will eventually be sold in 1-cup serving individual containers and the dressings/spreads in moderately-small glass bottles and jars (ounces/size still pending).

Pardon the attempt at a "temporary" heading/logo as that is something that's definitely in the works! But it will do for now...

In addition, we plan to make a more legitimate website in the near future as we develop further. In the meantime we are setting up this blog to keep a simple yet practical way of keeping our window of opportunity to network and hopefully collaborating with other natural/raw/organic food enthusiasts.

We believe that it is possible to take upward steps to improving our food system by respecting and having some awareness about where the food on our plate is coming from. With the future ahead of us, we believe it's exciting that the younger generations can (and eventually will) have a drastic effect on where we are will in 30 years in regards to sustainability. With the future looking at the drastic need to shift the most readily-available solar and wind natural energy as well as the food systems we are supporting, every small change will make a difference in the future for ourselves. Not to mention the effects our current food trends have put on our health, future, and even bank accounts.

Our mission is to be that fresh generation to take our own enthusiasm for striving towards a natural and sustainable future in which health and abundance of nutrition thrive. The ability to reduce how many times we get sick in our lifetime and improve our own internal healing and building systems are just two of the personal benefits of striving towards a lifestyle of natural foods - local and/or organic non-GMO fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, seeds, grass-fed free range meats, eggs and raw dairy products, herbs, roots, personal care products, cleaning.... the list could go on!

We plan to network as much as we can, to get the opportunity of sharing my very healthy and delicious (to describe simply) food with as many people we can reach to, even on the local-scale. We hope we can meet people with whom we may share mutually beneficial business relations as we learn and even just collaborate with other natural food enthusiasts and everybody else hopefully looking to shift to natural foods.
Feel free to contact any of us!
As I mentioned I'm Michael Hanson, I would be more than happy to talk to anybody regarding anything in this matter. I currently work and present occasional raw food demos at Sprouts Natural Market in Temecula. Special thanks goes to the owners at Sprouts Natural Market for providing a haven for many natural food enthusiasts. I would love to help or connect with anybody in regards to natural foods if they come in that location for assistance, I respect the system enough to recommend that anybody in the Temecula area can find a lot of their natural needs in this local store.

And of course my sister, Rebecca Hanson has already had experience selling raw organic foods at farmer's markets in Southern California. Alongside her university work of communications and marketing, she is definitely a go-to person for where we are going in our future.

We will be applying at every farmers market we can possibly commute to as we work on getting our internal system built up. We strive towards having our product certified to be sold in a mass production (locally) manner out of our own facilities and farmers markets in the very near future.

In the meantime, we will be planning events, perfecting our creations ahead-of-season (to ensure that by the time the new local produce changes we are getting delicious healthy season-appropriate foods into people's hands), and even holding raw food events to network and of course, give away free food samples!
We know that in the long run we will get a good foundation that is mutually beneficial in many aspects for consumers and business entrepreneurs.

To me this has been a long time coming in our life and we will be sure to put our greatest interests and efforts into our endeavors. I appreciate you for reading this and hope you can help us make a better future for food!
Stay tuned...

-Mikey

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Nice n' Nutty Pair o' Fruity Dressings!

~Lemon-Walnut~ AND ~Orange-Pecan~

Specialty winter-time dressings!! In the colder months I've thought long about bringing something to the table that satisfies many palates: Sweet, Tangy, and Hearty... all in a cream-like base that can be used throughout the day.

By simply (yet diligently) utilizing all parts of these two citrus fruits blooming in season now alongside two varieties of nuts ideal for the colder of days, I have produced these two dressings which can be used as sauces or spreads!

I love versatility and these simple yet rich sauces can accompany any meal and like ALL my products both finished and in the process... will have a LONG shelf-life because of it's pure raw and unrefined ingredients and the full utilization of the natural oils in the citrus peels.

Nut meets Citrus!

Friday, February 25, 2011

First Winer Dressing!

Meyer Lemon-Ginger Dressing and Sauce

Winter time is the beginning of the season for lemons. Meyer lemons are slightly different in that they have a somewhat less "tart" taste and even have somewhat "grapefruity" undertones. I utilize ALL parts of the lemon to bring all the flavor out, freshly pressed ginger juice, and other ingredients such as low-glycemic Coconut Tree Nectar and Cayenne Pepper to make a very sweet and warming dressing that is all RAW and great on raw creations and cooked meals.
Great on salads, sushi, asian-style stir-fries, sandwiches, chicken and tofu!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Starting off the Winter Product Preparation!

Mikey's Sweet and Crunchy Ice Cream Cones

Testing and preparing for a food product line means a TON of hours in the kitchen. Time to start sharing the many new creations I've spent many midnights perfecting, and starting later this week.. ones exclusive for the winter season. Got lots of desserts and a few nice sauces to display, but I just have to start off with the most unique for sure...

Flour? No.
Butter? No.
Milk? No.
Eggs? Nah.
White Sugar? Nope.
uh, Brown Sugar? No..
Preserva-whatchama-hookie? No.

AMAZING?? Yeah I'd have to say so, or else I wouldn't dare to show it.
I promise next time you see it, it'll have some of the ice creams. And trust me, there are LOTS of new ones to go around (for us at least.... for now!)

Friday, January 7, 2011

Preview: Cold Ice Cream that makes you hot. Go figure!!

The holidays are over and so are my minor surgeries. To kick off this new year I am perfecting my latest enlightenment and perfecting my own nutritious creamy ice cream creations. I myself cannot believe how delicious these energy-packed and wholesome desserts are, and how healthy that they don't even need to be considered desserts! Time to throw away the old ideas of "healthy" ice creams we've seen in the past, like stale frozen yogurts and other attempts at making a so-called "healthy" dessert made from the same bland ingredients like factory-farmed milk, sugar and creme. These ice creams are made from nature's purest and most wholesome ingredients and have an explosion of creamy flavor.

Expect to see more of these as recipes are perfected even further. Under scrutiny the past month include Vanilla Almond, Lemon Fig, Persimmon, Pomegranate Almond Champagne, and Banana!! More updates and photos to come!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sample Sizes Ready Soon!

Sample Sizes for Fig/Apple pies and Thai-Style/Southwestern-Style dressings available within some time, we will keep updated!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Second Week in Photos

Two dressings up for Display this week. Both of these dressings have been hits at Raw Food Demos. Both dressings offer a rich flavor combination that are so unique to each other yet satisfy both sweet and savory cravings.

In addition, bulk bottling supplies have been ordered and are on the way as we prepare for our distribution of free dressing, dip and sweet pie sample sizes! We will keep posted regarding availability of these free personal-size freebies.

Mikey's Raw Thai-Style Curry Dressing

One of our goals was to create a dressing that is made from all fresh ingredients as a raw version of traditional Thai that can be used to bring the rich flavor of Curry to a wide variety of foods. Perfect for a salad dressing but also great to glaze seafood. The rich oils of Coconut and sweet Coconut Tree Sap ingredients are mixed alongside traditional and anti-inflammatory herbs and roots like Coriander seed/leaf and Ginger Root to make this dressing provide a wholesome satisfaction.

Mikey's Raw Southwestern-Style Red Bell Pepper Dressing

Just as flavorful as the Thai Curry Dressing but with a completely new window of taste opportunities. The peppers, nuts and seeds used in this fiery red sauce compliment the taste of any Southwestern/Mexican inspired dish, including bean salads, Burritos, and Carne Asada. And of course, it's raw and delivers a powerful array of vitamins and minerals. Flavor and nutrition both make for a great substitute for processed, canned, and sugary red sauce.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

This week's updates in photos... stay tuned for more!

Mikey's Raw Autumn Crisp Apple Pie

One thing that's amazing to me is how apples are seen as such a year-round commodity yet their flavor bursts during their peak time in Autumn, making this the time to enjoy anything apple. This pie is created with a nutty base that goes well alongside its dominant fellow ingredient - the apple. The flavor of apple is rich in this pie and is spiced perfectly for these after-summer months as our weather gets colder and the holidays approach.

Mikey's Raw Cream of Fig Pie

If you remember or know the taste of fig newtons, this pays homage to that feeling. However, let's just say it's about ten times more powerful, delectable and satisfying. Not to be over-enthusiastic, but its texture is like that of rich cheesecake. Except for one minor detail, this pie is made from raw organic figs and good natural sources of nourishing healthy fatty acids (including M.C.F.As) as well as having all the antioxidant benefits of fresh fruit and nuts. And it must be mentioned that figs are known to be wonderful for reproductive health and libido. The best part? This pie can be eaten anytime of day without making you feel sluggish!

And the finale for this week's photo presentation....

Mikey's Creamy Raw Tomato Basil Spread has proven itself a hit among those at food demos. By taking Italian-style fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes and a good hearty and sweetly balanced base, this spread is already a hit in even my own house on pasta, raw vegetables and crackers! The taste itself is so bold it's almost surprising that it's so pure and fresh.