Try Dr Aris's Tempting Mango Berry Paradise Pie Recipe

International health and wellness influencer Dr Aris will be at The Good Life Show

The Panamanian-born celebrity raw food pioneer, culinary innovator, and health and wellness influencer, Dr. Aris LaTham has been labelled the “father of gourmet ethical raw foods cuisine in America“. Dr Aris is one of the star attractions at the Good Life Show in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Dr. Aris will demonstrate his ethical and gourmet raw “sun-cooked” food cuisine and his signature sweet and savoury Paradise pies, among many other refreshingly different and surprising delights. Believing in the power of fresh, living foods to nourish the body, Dr Aris is true to his mantra: “My body is my home. This temple comes first before anything else“.

For some Sunfired inspiration, try this tempting recipe from Dr. Aris…

Mango Berry Paradise Pie

Sunfired Classic Pie Crust:

1½ cup almonds, soaked
1½ cup walnuts, soaked
½ cup dates, pitted
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Soak walnuts and almonds in water in separate containers for 12 hours. Drain, rinse.
Grind almonds in food processor with the s/blade separately to a fine texture.
Place in a bowl.
Grind walnuts in food processor with the s/blade separately to a fine consistency.
Combine with almonds in the bowl and mix.
Chop dates and add to food processor with cinnamon, grind to a smooth texture.
Remove from processor, add to bowl with almonds and mix well.
Coat 9-inch glass pie dish with olive oil.
Place dough into pie shell dish and press evenly with fingers.
Dehydrate for 8 hours at 48 degrees C/ Alternately place in oven on lower shelf at 135 degrees C for 15 minutes.

Sunfired Classic Filling:

2 large ripe mangoes (1kg)
1 cup gooseberries (125g)
½ cup dates
Garnish: 7 raspberries, 1 cup of blueberries, 7 goose berries & 1 starfruit

Directions

Place dates and blueberries in food processor with “S” blade and process to a smooth consistency.
Peel mangoes, cut away mango from seed in 2 whole halves, cut mango halves crossway into 0.4cm slices and place in pie crust.
Layer mango slices in and fan in a closed circle spiral to form a bottom layer, spread half of jam evenly on this layer over mangoes.
Make a top layer with remaining mango slices and jam.
Garnish with starfruit, blueberries, gooseberry & raspberry.

At the Good Life Show, Dr. Aris will be a keynote speaker, presenting demonstrations and hosting an engaging Masterclass where he will teach visitors to prepare dishes such as his traditional curry plantain and a luscious green life salad with cashew cheese. He will also team up with a renowned South African chef for an exciting collaboration, and visitors to the show can also visit his eatery stand to taste his creations, purchase his products, and interact with him while he’s there. They will also have the chance to savour his signature dishes, including the renowned ‘Fun Burger’ and ‘Pizza Please,’ both of which deliver rich cultural flavours without the health concerns typically associated with processed, starchy options.

The Good Life Show Details:

Cape Town:

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2)
Dates & Times:
- Friday, 30 May 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, 31 May 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday, 01 June 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
Tickets:
- General Admission Adult: R175 (excluding booking fee)
- Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Adult: R265 (excluding booking fee)
- Child aged 15 under: FREE
Bookings: Through Quicket

Johannesburg:

Venue: Kyalami International Convention Centre
Dates & Times:
- Friday, 01 August 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday, 02 August 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday, 03 August 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
Tickets:
- General Admission Adult: R175 (excluding booking fee)
- Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Adult: R265 (excluding booking fee)
- Child aged 15 under: FREE
Bookings: Through Quicket