Elizabeth Couse
Elizabeth Couse
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Permaculture Design Course with Porvenir Design 🌿 Costa Rica
The Permactulture Design Course (PDC) with Scott Gallant and Hugo Soto of Porvenir Design is a life changing two week course giving students the foundations of permaculture design. Learning how to read the landscape and envision a hopeful future, students walk away with the tools to create a more sustainable life in harmony with nature.
Porvenir Design is a permaculture design firm based in the Costa Rica. They teach courses, do consultations, project management, and implementation. They offer many free incredibly resources on their website!
Learn more about Porvenir here:
www.porvenirdesign.com/
I've been lucky enough to have Scott and Hugo as mentors over the years and they truly offer one of the best PDCs out there. I admire them because they not only talk the talk but they truly walk the walk, living out the permaculture ethics and principles in their everyday lives. I got to join their course in the summer of 2021 at Valle Escondido, a beautiful ecolodge in Monteverde, Costa Rica. This course was special as it was offered at a very affordable price and translated in Spanish and English to make it more accessible. The group was almost entirely Costa Ricans and it was a beautiful and transformative time! Highly recommend checking out Scott and Hugo's work!
(we had to wear masks indoors to comply with Costa Rica's health guidelines at the time)
connect with me!
instagram / elizabethcouse_
website / www.elizabethcouse.com
youtube / czcams.com/users/elizabethcouse
email / elizabethcouse@gmail.com
“Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars. Gaze at the beauty of earth’s greenings.Now, think.”
Hildegard of Bingen
Camera: Nikon D5100
Lens: Sigma Art Lens
zhlédnutí: 483

Video

life update / breakup, moving, adulting
zhlédnutí 663Před 3 lety
hey all! last year (2020) was rough as i'm sure you can all relate. i was in a really bad space mental health wise and struggling a lot to find the joy in life. add in a global pandemic and heartbreak and let's just say i was not at my best. coming back to Costa Rica has been so refreshing and liberating. it's been a bit since i've updated you all so i thought this was long overdue! connect wit...
week in my life / living in Costa Rica
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed 3 lety
hey friends! it's been awhile :) On January 1st of this year I moved back to Costa Rica after living in Europe for a little while. it's been the best decision and i feel so lucky to call this little caribbean town home. a reminder that social media is a highlight reel and the reason why i took a little hiatus was because i was feeling really unhappy and my life wasn't looking nearly this joyful...
Jack's Patch / Urban Permaculture Farm in London
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 3 lety
Growing food in the city! Always inspired by my friend Jack Hodge of Jack's Patch! Jack shares a similar passion for growing food, permaculture, and conscious living. Jack and I met a few years ago and connected because he did his Permaculture Design Course at the same farm as me in Costa Rica. I have gotten to visit his project the last few times I was in London and am always inspired by him, ...
Eco Warrior Retreat / sustainable living retreat in Costa Rica
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 4 lety
Bringing this community to life! This past summer i had the absolute pleasure of hosting my first sustainable living retreat in Costa Rica. I first came to Costa Rica when I was 18 to volunteer on an organic farm in the Central Valley and found a family and home at this little family farm. To be able to support a family that has given so much to others and spread community, connection, and rege...
Earth Day Vegan Cheesecake
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 5 lety
Instructions below! Ingredients / Base: 1.5 cup almonds 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1.5 cup medjool dates 1/4 cup cocoa powder Filling: 5 cups cashews (soaked) 1 can full fat coconut milk (chilled) 1 cup maple syrup 2 lemons 1 tablespoon vanilla Dye: 1/2 head red cabbage 1/4 cup greens powder 1. Blend almonds, desiccated coconut, dates, and cocoa powder together in a high speed blender or food p...
Permaculture Design Course @ Finca Tierra Costa Rica
zhlédnutí 17KPřed 5 lety
Finca Tierra is where I did my 72 hour permaculture design course and it was 2 of the best weeks of my life! To learn more check out fincatierra.com/ Here's another short video I made while at Finca Tierra: czcams.com/video/3ou3sfJc5v8/video.html connect with me! instagram / elizabethcouse_ website / www.elizabethcouse.com youtube / czcams.com/users/elizabethcouse email / elizabet...
Finca Tierra Permaculture
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 5 lety
Finca Tierra is where I did my 72 hour permaculture design course and it was 2 of the best weeks of my life! To learn more check out fincatierra.com/ For a more in depth interview with more interviews from PDC students check out the other video I made while at Finca Tierra: czcams.com/video/na8svnCf3JM/video.html connect with me! instagram / elizabethcouse_ website / www.elizabeth...
Green School & Green Village Bali
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed 5 lety
When I was in Bali last summer I got to spend a few days at the Green School and Green Village Bali which are both huge inspirations to me! Here's a little peak into my time there x connect with me! instagram / elizabethcouse_ website / www.elizabethcouse.com youtube / czcams.com/users/elizabethcouse email / elizabethcouse@gmail.com “Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars. ...
two months in bali
zhlédnutí 822Před 5 lety
had the absolute honor of spending 2 months on the magical island of bali this year. i'm not gonna lie it was not love at first sight. tourists, trash, and a feeling of colonization, privilege and oppression- left me feeling uneasy, uncomfortable, and unfinished with this place. returning for a second time, scootering far away from tourists into the real magic of bali made me fall in love with ...
For the Love of Food - Byron Bay
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 6 lety
For the Love of Food - Byron Bay watch in full screen 1080hd :) "Peace does not begin with any political party, religious movement, or social platform. It begins in kitchens and pantries, gardens and backyards, where the physical source of our daily life - food - is grown and prepared. From individual hearts and homes, peace radiates out to friends and neighbors, communities and nations. Whoeve...
Class in the Swiss Alps
zhlédnutí 470Před 6 lety
This semester I've spent many class days outside hiking and I've absolutely loved it. I've always loved the outdoors but truly reinvigorated my passion for hiking and camping this semester. For my forest management and ecology class, we went on a trip to the Swiss Alps, studying the forests while immersed in them. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun too. Switzerland absolutely exceeded my exp...
THE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 7 lety
THE BEST VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
RAW VEGAN CHEESECAKE
zhlédnutí 595KPřed 7 lety
RAW VEGAN CHEESECAKE
Snorkeling with turtles in Culebra, Puerto Rico!
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed 7 lety
Snorkeling with turtles in Culebra, Puerto Rico!
exploring bunkers, ruins, & beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico
zhlédnutí 3,1KPřed 7 lety
exploring bunkers, ruins, & beaches in Vieques, Puerto Rico
COSTA RICA / wwoofing at villas mastatal permaculture farm
zhlédnutí 22KPřed 7 lety
COSTA RICA / wwoofing at villas mastatal permaculture farm

Komentáře

  • @priyal9333
    @priyal9333 Před 29 dny

    Any alternative for dates because I'm allergic to dates

  • @mikeskylark1594
    @mikeskylark1594 Před měsícem

    Excellent cake

  • @SilentPresence
    @SilentPresence Před měsícem

    Just curios if the coconut cream is raw, don't they process that with heat?

  • @aajjirachid
    @aajjirachid Před 2 měsíci

    Hello Elizabeth ❤ I'm a young man from the essaouira city in Morocco 🇲🇦 excavator operator ❤

  • @ybmountaingirl1970
    @ybmountaingirl1970 Před 2 měsíci

    you can make dishes with the young taro roots leaves. recipes are available if interested

  • @angytingz
    @angytingz Před 5 měsíci

    hey girlie! loved your vid xx i suggest getting a mic or deleting any background noise as your voice is very low unless turned up lots xx

  • @dalesman4530
    @dalesman4530 Před 5 měsíci

    Inspirational.

  • @drslowgoat
    @drslowgoat Před 7 měsíci

    Yaaa! Costarica was so awesome for Covid. I was looking after turtle /hatching turtles! H.I is also awesome! And ya, everything is ment! Anyway! Have great time

  • @frasersmith8397
    @frasersmith8397 Před 9 měsíci

    Two thumbs up 👍👍 delicious recipe

  • @nathalieyates7386
    @nathalieyates7386 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks delicious..

  • @godlyvegan6688
    @godlyvegan6688 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks THIS LOOKS AMAZING.

  • @johntate5050
    @johntate5050 Před 11 měsíci

    The vocal fry and upspeak is so predictable and it kills my ears. Will young women stop talking like this?

  • @VeganPrepper
    @VeganPrepper Před rokem

    It looks INCREDIBLE. Just a quick note that "uncooked" doesn't necessarily mean raw. This doesn't technically qualify as a raw cheesecake, but I'll be sure to try it out once I go back to regular vegan. 🥰

  • @Ilyaugusta
    @Ilyaugusta Před rokem

    Do you know if using almonds as an alternative to the cashews would work? I'm allergic to cashews and all the vegan cheesecakes have cashews!

  • @boabafeet1979
    @boabafeet1979 Před rokem

    Does it have to be kept frozen after it sets or can i keep it in my fridge?

  • @brunosco
    @brunosco Před rokem

    My main thoughts are gratitude for this and that I find it really great and inspiring. 😊 However, I had some difficulty hearing what he was saying at times because the motorway noise is so loud in the recording… And I’m wondering: why not further away from it? And aren’t you concerned about pollution from the exhaust pipes, tire particles…?

    • @jamndunk
      @jamndunk Před 4 měsíci

      To answer your question, I used to live nr. Waterloo station, London in a housing coop. Our garden was right next to the local bus depot, with heavy traffic around the area. We had the soil tested for heavy metals, such as lead, thinking that exhaust fumes would contaminate. However, it transpires the fumes RISE & were not contaminating the strip of garden 😅 Also, there were allotments growing veg successfully, in the area, without contaminants. See Roots & Shoots.

    • @brunosco
      @brunosco Před 4 měsíci

      @@jamndunk Interesting! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  • @BucketsLukas
    @BucketsLukas Před rokem

    Omg this was so good. I used 1/2 cup maple syrup cause that was all I had and because of that half lemon juiced. Was perfect. So addicting. Wish I found this recipe sooner. Thank you

  • @GiannaAragona
    @GiannaAragona Před rokem

    omg i want to apply for this!

  • @dhananjayjoshi2206
    @dhananjayjoshi2206 Před rokem

    Looks like an amazing course set in natural paradise.. thanks for sharing!! Great job by the couple! how much of the course work is hands on vs. theoretical

  • @AfroTee
    @AfroTee Před rokem

    I’ve been watching quite a few vegan cheesecake recipes over the last few days and I think I finally found a winner!🎉

  • @yonathanc5642
    @yonathanc5642 Před rokem

    What happens if my mixture for cheese comes out too watery and I ran out of nuts?

  • @chauminh
    @chauminh Před rokem

    Merci

  • @TobinOsusky
    @TobinOsusky Před rokem

    pura vida!!!

  • @JingXU-gq4et
    @JingXU-gq4et Před rokem

    Wonderful recipe ! Going to try this out. But please do not use coconut milk from Thailand, because monkey slavery is use during the collection of coconuts. Thank you!!

  • @noorskitchenconnection

    Really nice Recipe thanks for sharing such a nice Recipe 👌👍👍👍

  • @happyeat6937
    @happyeat6937 Před rokem

    Hi Elizabeth, simple Cheesecake but looks so good and tasty! Can you tell me how many grams of chilled Coconut Milk thick part I need to make the filling please? Because depending brands, can dont yield same amount... Many thanks! Henri 😉

  • @atulpatel2850
    @atulpatel2850 Před rokem

    Love it. Simple to do.

  • @Bestillmyfriend
    @Bestillmyfriend Před rokem

    I am going to make this and was wondering how you think pecans would be for the crust instead of almonds? Thanks (:

  • @vasilikiA.B
    @vasilikiA.B Před rokem

    Can I replace the cashew with other nuts?

  • @eatme9970
    @eatme9970 Před rokem

    What if I have a fridge, but no freezer?

  • @emergildoah
    @emergildoah Před rokem

    Amazing im from Belize im knowledge in pdc

  • @happyeat6937
    @happyeat6937 Před rokem

    Hi Elizabeth and Happy New year! I plan to make your Cheesecake for my daughter birthday..It looks so tasty and Im a huge fan of Dates so perfect! For the Crust you use Almond Meal? (you mixed them yourself?) For the Filling so happy to see you dont use Coconut Oil but Milk instead! Too many recipes with much oil! I hear Oil can help to set the Filling but obviously your cake stand well? Looks very creamy when you cut so you left him outside of the freezer for a long time before? Many thanks in advance for your nice help! Henri 😉

  • @jenevievevegandc
    @jenevievevegandc Před rokem

    I have made this twice and it is absolutely delicious!

  • @lowtechnician
    @lowtechnician Před rokem

    Informative and good videos along with it, nice!

  • @teevoneevegantv9769

    People underestimate how amazing vegan Desserts can be. Your Cheesecake looks delicious! and you have a new subscriber!

  • @jimlotus4428
    @jimlotus4428 Před rokem

    VEGAN POWER !!! WOW THAT LOOKS SOOO GOOD .. GREAT WORK AND AMAZING LOOKING TOO ;) HEALTHY VEGAN LIFESTYLES IS THE ONLY WAY FOR US ALL TO LIVE ..

  • @rashellebowen
    @rashellebowen Před rokem

    I’m starting a raw vegan 90 day challenge from January 1st 2023 and the only reason I’m contemplating is because my birthday is February 23rd and I love to eat and celebrate😅😢 ………it’s December 2022 and I’m already planning my 19th raw vegan birthday 😅 I pray I stick to my plans

  • @mariahalizee
    @mariahalizee Před rokem

    i throughly enjoyed this lil piece of art <3

  • @mariabenjamin8018
    @mariabenjamin8018 Před rokem

    I added a little vegan yogurt to the mix it was very good

  • @Abzxcccc
    @Abzxcccc Před rokem

    They need to be organic

  • @vanessa5878
    @vanessa5878 Před rokem

    I love the vibee! ☮️ at the moment i‘m living in bolivia. (I’m actually from germany btw) But i planned to move to costa rica in to weeks and stay there. I’m so excited! costa rica is soo beautiful and it‘s fascinating to see how you live there. :)

  • @paulinemcleggan7585

    Where in London are you? Im thinking of gardening this way

  • @OffTheGridHomesteadCostaRica

    Wow...I would LOVE to learn how to make your peanut butter. Looks so good. I'm a health nut...so always trying to eat as healthy as possible.

  • @afroamby84
    @afroamby84 Před 2 lety

    I make regular gourmet Cheesecakes but my best friend is vegan and she's coming to visit this weekend from out of state I can't wait to surprise her with a vegan cheesecake thank you it looks good and easy to follow I only added vanilla bean powder

  • @treylewis7414
    @treylewis7414 Před 2 lety

    You used canned coconut milk

  • @NaYêuViệtNam
    @NaYêuViệtNam Před 2 lety

    yum! I'm gonna try

  • @mariakovalcikova1116
    @mariakovalcikova1116 Před 2 lety

    Wow Thank you so much for this recipe, i love it :)

  • @zippers2
    @zippers2 Před 2 lety

    instead of the canned coconut milk ( not raw), raw Thai coconut meat works just fine... you can get it some places in the freezer section, or buy a Thai coconut, and scrape some out of the lid . simple. Then you have an all raw cake...=)

  • @54frances
    @54frances Před 2 lety

    Looks delish

  • @ebonysungoddess6648
    @ebonysungoddess6648 Před 2 lety

    It's healthy and I'm sure it tastes awesome as well, however I have to say that canned coconut milk isn't raw, this is why most raw vegan recipes call for unrefined extra virgin coconut oil instead.