Alissa's 30 Day Plan EXTENDED -Daily LOG - PHOTOS included!!!!

[ReneeH]

ARE *** YOU *** READY!!!!!!!!!!!

A HEARTY GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!! It's about that time!!!! Time for ANOTHER 30 DAY THREAD!!!!!! Here's What I'm planning for week 1:

:::NOTE::: THE PHOTOS OF THE FOOD FROM ALISSA'S RESTAURANT, GREZZO, IS ON PAGE 12 OF THIS THREAD....YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE PHOTOS.

WEEK 1: The pages are all from ALISSA'S Book, Living On Live Food

Bananas, Berries, & Cream (Pg 443)
Kim Chi (Pg 299)
Eggplant Parmesean (Pg 402)
Spinach Mushroom Quiche (ANNIE TWISTED MY ARM!!!!) (Pg 433) ***think I may move this to Week 2
Banana Leather (Pg 524)
Angel Hair Pasta w/Marinara Sauce (Pg 395)
Zippy Tomato Soup (Pg 360)
Snicker Bites (RFT)
Eggplant Bacon (RFT) (added)

BTW, My kids (ages 11 and 7) want to join me on this Challenge!!!! YEA!!!!!! I'm incredibly excited about that!!!!!!! It's gonna help a LOT not having to cook for them during the day!!! But, it means that I'm gonna have to be more prepared than ever to make sure that they have enough to eat. They LOVE the Smoothies and most of the meals...especially the Nori Rolls, Collard Rolls, Eggplant Pizza (with the Marinara Sauce instead of the nuts), and things like that. My Son is allergic to most NUTS (except Almonds), so I'll just use mostly seeds for him.

Last night, I started out by making the Cream for the Bananas, Berries, & Cream (For my SON I will alter it by making Alissa's sauce from the Crepes to pour over the Bananas & Berries), and I made the Eggplant Parmesean--which I'll have today for dinner (I have Maranara Sauce left over from this, so I'll use that and Spiral some noodles for my SON'S dinner--adding some Avacado to it...). I also got plenty of fruit and things to make Smoothies and Salads. Gotta go find my camera to download the photos...

I am SOOO Excited about this!!! Looking forward to many more changes this month!!! I have some NEW Challenges to contend with this month...keeping my kids interested being one of them... But, I'm up for it! Doing the last 30 days has prepared me to continue more focused than ever!!! My best friends are joining me this month and it's such a priviledge to help them!!!

EXERCIZE: A couple of weeks ago, I twisted my ankle, so I can't do running on a treadmill, but I can do a slow walk, work with weights, work with my band, or do an exercise tape, so I'll do some of that today.

[Veganforlife]

Ready Betty, I mean Renee! I'm so with you girlfriend. You are starting when, NOW?

[ReneeH]

Yes, TODAY will be DAY 1 or DAY 31....which do you think I should use?

[Veganforlife]

Yes, TODAY will be DAY 1 or DAY 31....which do you think I should use?

Hmmm, I don't know. I don't count anymore, so I'm no help... :p

[SandyGrl777]

Congrats Renne on Day 31 WOOHOO
I may make a few of the things you listed in your 4 week menu - looked thorugh Alissa's book the other night and wrote down some ingredients I need...probbaly will make some tonight and over the weekend.

[rawrawks]

Thankx rennee for offering suggestions. This is one thing lacking in my raw world is the prep. I like to keep it simple yet then I have nothing for when I want something special thus I eat cooked...ugh.

You inspired me to try and buy the book. Its a heap of money for me right now.

[Moretta]

Renee, so excited for you and your kids. That is so amazing!!!

Can't wait to see your scrumptious photos.

[MiahTay]

I personally think day 31 would be the way I would go, so that when people are looking at the thread there is no confusion of which thread came first. ALSO, it technically is NOT day 1, you have 30 consecutive days under your raw belt, something to really be proud of. I am looking forward to the next 30 days. Congrats on your kiddos joining you!

Blessings,
Heather

[GoingtoRAW]

Good luck Renee. I'll be following you all the way!:p

[ReneeH]

WEEK 5 DAY 31:

Thanks so much you guys!!!

Here's some photos so far:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/MYlastDAY30days001.jpg

Today we had the Banana, Berries, and Cream. Here it is for DYLAN (allergy to NUTS) who had it with Alissa's Strawberry Sauce from the Crepes...

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/MYlastDAY30days002.jpg

Here it is again with Alissa's Sauce....

LUNCH TODAY!!! I made Alissa's Zucchini Pasta w/Marinara Sauce and a Salad. I did let the kids have regular Ranch Dressing for the Salad cuz Dylan can't have nuts and Sydnei (my daughter, Age 7) didn't like it. Dylan wasn't crazy about the Marinara Sauce...I don't think he likes dates..., so I'll make a different one next time for him.

...to be Continued (They only let me have 4 pix's per post...)

[ReneeH]

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/31-60DAYSRAW001.jpg

Snack today was a Fruit Plate...We also had a Green Smoothie this morning...

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/th31-60DAYSRAW001-1.jpg

My PRIDE & JOY!!! Eggplant Parmesean!!! This will be my Dinner tonight!!! It came out so GOOD!!! I actually made it yesterday to eat today!!!

Gotta make some more snacks for the kids or they'll be heading for Chips and Icecream!!! I have lots of Bananas freezing for RAW icecream (Dylan likes Choc added)...

I also like Alissa's Choc Cake a lot better Frozen. ...SOOO Good!!!

[katchmoleen]

Renee the pictures just won't load for me. Been leaving them to load for 15 minutes and still nothing. Perhaps you could make them smaller or something?

[Veganforlife]

Renee? My daughter Renea has a son name Dylan!!!! CUTE! Love your kiddos - they are cuties!!! And your food is making my mouth water! WOW!!!

[Moretta]

What beautiful children you have Renee.

Once again, your food looks amazing.

[BethMO]

Your children are beautiful and so is the food!!

[a1icia]

Congratulations Renee! You're such a HUGE inspiration.

Your children are BEAUTIFUL. :)

[GoingtoRAW]

your children are beautiful and so is the food!!

ditto!!:)....

[ab_raw]

I can't decide which pictures I like better, the food or the kids! In a couple years, you're going to have to beat the girls off with a stick, your son is so handsome. I have an 11 yr old boy too who's vegan, but lately I can't seem to get him to try new things, he just likes same old, same old.

Anyways, just wanted you to know that I followed your other thread daily, just never got around to sending a message. So glad you are doing it again. YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION!

Anita

[Raw Angel Mom]

You children are so cute.

And that pizza good heaven, it looks so good.

Congratulation on continuing your journey! :)

[ReneeH]

Hey Yau'll!!!

Thanks everyone for your kind words!!! Today was definitely a good day! I've been an uncookin' lady today!!! Sydnei helped me...

NOTE: I took the photos of the kids off of the thread for personal reasons...

I really want my kids to enjoy RAW and have a variety to choose from, so I asked them what THEY wanted and they said that they like Alissa's Banana Leather, Eggplant Bacon, and Onion Bread. So, I made all of it!!! This way, they have a lot to choose from and they won't get bored or frustrated. I also have plenty of Fruit on hand for them (fresh and dehydrated). Here are the trays that I made today:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/SydneiRAW004.jpg

So, my un-cooking for DAY 31 is COMPLETE!!! I made:

Bananas, Berries, & Cream (Pg 443)....................(Had for breakfast today!!!)
Eggplant Parmesean (Pg 402)............................(*made the night before--Had for Dinner today)
Banana Leather (Pg 524) .................................(dehydrating now)
Angel Hair Pasta w/Marinara Sauce (Pg 395)........(Had for Lunch today w/Salad)
Eggplant Bacon (RFT)......................................(dehydr ating now--added for my kids)
Onion Bread............................................. ......(dehydrating now--added for my kids)

On Day 34, I will make:

Spinach Mushroom Quiche (Pg 433)
Zippy Tomato Soup (Pg 360)
Snicker Bites (RFT)

Until then, I will enjoy the delicious meals that I have made!!! I warmed up some of my Eggplant Parmesean (EP) in the dehydrator...YOU GUYS!!! It's better than yesterday!!! Definitely one of my favorite recipes from Alissa!!! Got some EP left in the freezer along with some Noasted Turkey I made last week.

I must tell you, making all of this did take some time in the kitchen. But, it was SOOOO worth it! My kids helped out a lot...cutting veggies, gathering ingredients and reading recipes. They were my official "samplers"!!!

[Veganforlife]

What an inspiration you are! And how cool getting your kids involved.
You 'da WOMAN!

[revdrcyn]

How blessed your are to have two little angels to share your raw creations! The kids are adorable and the eggplant looks amazing - I am looking at page 402 - 404 as we speak . . .

[goingrawchelle]

Hi renee,

I noticed the plastic wrap over a couple of your trays in you DH. Is this a way of keeping the other flavors from mixing with the other trays?

Also, what a FABULOUS idea having your kids join you!!! And they WANTED TO!?! Incredible!!! That would most definitely keep me raw. I'm going to challenge my two older girls to do this. You ARE an inspiration!

Thanks for continuing your 30-day challenge.

Blessings,

Chelle

[freshlight]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics with us :) You are beautiful!

[ReneeH]

I noticed the plastic wrap over a couple of your trays in you DH. Is this a way of keeping the other flavors from mixing with the other trays?

Hi everyone!!!

Chelle, unfortunately when I bought my dehydrator, it didn't come with any Teflex Sheets, so I use Plastic Wrap...works great for me, till I can get some. I just wipe it down and reuse it, if it can be reused, or just start with a fresh sheet every time...depending on what I'm making. Even if I had Teflex Sheets, I wouldn't use it for the Banana Leather cuz my kids like to peel it off of the plastic like Fruit Roll-Ups...

I ***KNOW*** that I said I wasn't gonna make anything else until Day 4, but I just couldn't HELP myself!!!! :D I made Alissa's Kim Chi this morning... OMGGGGGGosh!!!!!!! You GUYS....It's SOOOOO GOOD!!!!! I can't stop eating it!!!! I had the ingredients and it looked so simple to make, I just HAD to make it!!!!

Here's the Photo:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/KimChi.jpg

I need a resteraunt, yau'll!!!! This has become such a passion for me!!!! :)

[Green_Woman]

OMG, Renee... now I have to try that Eggplant Parmesean!!!!!

[snoops]

OK Renee based on your glowing recommendation I just made the kimchee. There wasn't much liquid in the dressing. And it called for 1 tablespoon of salt:eek:. Did you do it exactly? Do the flavors mingle overnight even though there wasn't much dressing? Of course I could just wait till tomorrow but just wondered if you did it exactly. Thanks

[ReneeH]

OK Renee based on your glowing recommendation I just made the kimchee. There wasn't much liquid in the dressing. And it called for 1 tablespoon of salt:eek:. Did you do it exactly? Do the flavors mingle overnight even though there wasn't much dressing? Of course I could just wait till tomorrow but just wondered if you did it exactly. Thanks

Yes, I followed Alissa's directions EXACTLY...except I added Mung Bean Sprouts. I too wondered..."HUMMM...what's this gonna taste like? Not much dressing!!!!" But, I was pleasantly surprised!!! The flavors just mingled together the longer it sat. Also, the Napa Cabbage easily wilts when in marinade. It's good to me!!! And, my Sydnei couldn't stop eating it!!! She had 2, YES, 2 helpings of it!!! That's BIG for Sydnei!!! She even asked for it for dinner!!!!

What the kids did, though, is make an Avacado Sandwich (Page 440 in Alissa's book..) with the Kim Chi inside of a Romaine leaf, then put the Nori around it and ate it like a Nori Roll. They LOVED making their own and rolling it up!!! Try it with the Nori! You may like it too! Let me know, o.k... :)

[snoops]

Thanks - can't wait for tomorrow!!

[ReneeH]

Thanks - can't wait for tomorrow!!

TOMORROW!!! Why are you waiting till tomorrow? We let it sit for a few hours and it was Good for us!!! It'll probably be even better tomorrow, but a few hours will do it....trust me!!! :D

[katchmoleen]

Wah, I am just so sad. Still can't see the pictures. I was able to see them in the last thread, but no longer. And I can't access photobucket either, so it is obviously a problem on my end. Advice anyone?

[Veganforlife]

'nee? How do you find time to post all those lovely photos after preparing those lovely meals,tending to the kiddos, working, and post so much? Oh SNAP! I know how! You are an energetic Raw Foodist!
love it love it love it!!!
(((hugs)))
thanks for all the inspiration AND being YOU!

[rawrawks]

energy...raw energy rawks on all night in Renees kitchen!!!

[sprouts2go]

I have a son allergic to nuts so we swap out sunflower seeds for nuts. Make sure you soak them.
I made a sunflower seed parfait he loved it.

[ReneeH]

'nee? How do you find time to post all those lovely photos after preparing those lovely meals,tending to the kiddos, working, and post so much? Oh SNAP! I know how! You are an energetic Raw Foodist!
love it love it love it!!!
(((hugs)))
thanks for all the inspiration AND being YOU!

Hey you!!! LOL!!! :D Well, gotta be honest... I took off of work the last week!!! Notice none of my posts last week said "getting in from a RED EYE"!!! :D I took a little "mini vacation" so I could start our first week Homeschooling and totally dedicate myself to my family. That's how I've been able to do some of this. My schedule changes every month, but this month I mostly fly on the weekends...(with the exception to this past week.)and be off during the week for my kids...

Tonight I went to a gathering with a few friends, and had a BLAST!!! The hostess knew I was RAW, so she made a RAW platter with veggies just for me!!! Wasn't that SWEET!!!

[spicyfull]

Great Pictures of the Children and the Food. I agree....YOU NEED TO OPEN A RAW FOOD EATERY.

The Food L@@ks unRAWbelievable...............Thanks for Sharing.

[katchmoleen]

Oh hey it is great to meet another working and homeschooling mama. I work mostly weekends too, to try to make homeschooling flow. It is a lot of work, but so totally worth it.

[rawrawks]

I homeschooled too back when....cool. I sort of school my boys I nanny now. Teaching al the tme.....and we even drink smoothies too. Lil one asked fo rthem as we had left off having them. WInter is coming and they need them to keep well!!! It means I buy the greens and stuff but its worth it. Parents dontbuy them (rarely much that is living in their fridge).

Renee, if you ever want to fly here to CT (via NYC), I am a couple hours from Grezzos. You can hang out here in my great space (with my adorable kitty n me) and visit my cong and we can go to Grezzos!!!!

[anniez]

Well, Renee, I'm so glad you are at this still! I want to echo your comments on the eggplant parm - I made it several days ago and it is awesome.

I had zucchini pasta on Friday and I used Alissa's Summer Tomato Sauce and it was yummy! Your son might like that better than the marinara.

Your children are adorable! How great is it that you have inspired them to raw!

Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of all of us!

Annie

PS: You've inspired me to begin using my freezer, and now I have Eggplant Parm and Spinich Mushroom Quiche and greens (yes, greens!) in it.

[ReneeH]

PS: You've inspired me to begin using my freezer, and now I have Eggplant Parm and Spinich Mushroom Quiche and greens (yes, greens!) in it.

Hey Annie...

That's really great about the freezer! It'll become your best friend, after the dehydrator!

A quick question about the Spinach Quiche...It says to make 4 Shaped Pizza Crusts... How "BIG" do you make them? When they're done, do you pile the layers on top of each other, or do you have 4 Separate Quiches? I'm thinking about 1/2ing this recipe...is it REALLY a LOT? I know that MOST of Alissa's recipes are HUGE!!! Thanks!

[ReneeH]

Annie...I'm gonna wait to make the dish until I hear from you about the above ?....

This morning I had 2 Bananas w/Granola Cerael and Milk. Then, I had a HUGE SALAD w/Eggplant Bacon and a slice of Onion Bread on the side. Oh, I also had the rest of the Kim Chi that was in the frig.... I like it better at room temp, not cold. Sydnei requested it AGAIN!!!! I couldn't believe it!!! There is something about it that she REALLY likes...that's cool!!! :cool:

Gotta work tonight, so I'll be taking fruit with me and anything else RAW I can grab in a jiffy cuz I gotta leave the house in a few minutes!!!!

I MADE MY "TO GO" BAG... (The Baggie Has Flax Crackers and Onion Bread, Salad and Eggplant Bacon, and Fruit...)

Talk w/you RAWbies tomorrow!!! :D

[snoops]

Hey Renee, we just had the kim chee here for dinner. Everyone liked it but my son and he said he doesn't like kim chee anyways. I think if I made it again I would add some tobasco sauce. And I think it will be better tomorrow when the stuff wilts even more. Thanks for the photo that made me make it!!

[Seedy]

Renee,
I've been afraid to mix up recipes in my dehydrator. Did you find the banana leather tasted like onion bread at all?
Seedy

[katchmoleen]

To what lengths I am having to go to see those pictures! I had to do a system restore as apparently something is corrupting my flash player. Then I had to delete Firefox. NOw I am updating IE. So anyway I can finally see pictures but only of food...these adorable children I keep hearing about, it says the pictures have been moved or deleted! :eek:

But the food looks AMAZING!

[anniez]

A quick question about the Spinach Quiche...It says to make 4 Shaped Pizza Crusts... How "BIG" do you make them? When they're done, do you pile the layers on top of each other, or do you have 4 Separate Quiches? I'm thinking about 1/2ing this recipe...is it REALLY a LOT? I know that MOST of Alissa's recipes are HUGE!!! Thanks!

Hi, Renee,

Yes, it is a big recipe, but I froze 3 of the quiches. I took 1/4 of the batter and spread it into a circle on the teflex sheet. After they had dried I "piled the layers" on top of the crusts, and dried again. In my BR (Before Renee) days, I only made half of a lot of recipes, but now in my AR (After Renee) days, I made the full recipe and freeze. Enjoy!

Annie

[anniez]

This is in my dehyd right now. A caveat: Don't add all of the banana at once. My batter was too runny to form into a loaf so it is spread out to make bread slices. Next time, I will start with one banana and see what happens. It is kind of a fiddly recipe, since it takes 3 days to sprout the wheat berries, but I think it will be good. I added a little salt, too.

Annie

[ReneeH]

I've been afraid to mix up recipes in my dehydrator. Did you find the banana leather tasted like onion bread at all?

Not at all!!! I put all kinds of things together and have never had a problem with that. Good ? though...


I can finally see pictures but only of food...these adorable children I keep hearing about, it says the pictures have been moved or deleted!

Hey you!!! I'm so sorry that you were having trouble seeing the photos! But, I'm glad that you figured it out!!! I was gonna send them to you in an e-mail if you didn't...:)

Actually, I went in and deleted the photos of my kids. I kinda felt uneasy about posting them in the first place, and after discussing it with my Hubby, I decided to take it out...just felt safer that way. I don't think anything would be done, but it's better to be safe than sorry...


Enjoy!

Thanks Annie!!! I'm gonna start making it today!!! You know, I was WONDERING about the Banana Bread!!!! Yes, please let me know how you like it!!!

[shine72]

Renee

Girl, I am SO proud of you! :) Keep on rawkin' on w/it chica! :D

[ReneeH]

Girl, I am SO proud of you! Keep on rawkin' on w/it chica! :D

Thank YOU!!!! :D I'm having SO much FUN!!! :)

Here's what we had for lunch today: (Alissa's Almost Tuna Pate on Onion Bread (Dylan CAN have Almonds...), Salad w/Eggplant Bacon

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AlissasAlmostTunaPateonOnionbreadSa.jpg

Later, I'll make the Quiche so that I can eat it tomorrow. The Snicker Bites are easy to make...as a matter of fact, I have the filling already made in the Freezer, just need to put it inside of the Date... And, the Soup I will make fresh tomorrow when I have it with the Quiche. I'll prob put it in the Dehydrator and warm it a bit before I eat it...

Gotta make a Smoothie today also, and Leftovers for dinner. My kids are doing GREAT today!

[ReneeH]

I'm really tired today...had to work last night. I didn't get around to making the Quiche yet. Maybe tomorrow. Gotta rest tonight. I just had one of Alissa's Berry Bars...Still SOOO good!!! I have 4 more left in my freezer. They are just as good today as they were the day I made them.

It's almost "that time of the month" again... Still ***NO*** PMS!!!! I'm So thrilled about that! I used to have Mood-Swings, Depression, Cramps, Boating, Irritability...you know the drill... I hope that it's gone forever!!! I do feel "heavy", though...like "the ladies" weigh a ton!!! :D Guess I gotta have "some" indication, huh? :o

Anyway, Goodnight RAWbies... Sleep tight...

[Dararaw36]

It's almost "that time of the month" again... Still ***NO*** PMS!!!! I'm So thrilled about that!


I woke up this morning and was going to start a thread about this. When I did my last fast it started the day before my period. I noticed a major difference in my attitude during. It was like a calmness that I don't usually have. I wondered if it had to do with the fasting or if I was just out of my mind. I'm glad you posted this. No PMS huh. That's fantastic!!!

[anniez]

Thanks Annie!!! I'm gonna start making it today!!! You know, I was WONDERING about the Banana Bread!!!! Yes, please let me know how you like it!!!

Reporting on the Banana Bread: As I said, mine was too thin and I had to spread it out, so it is more like a cracker than a bread. However, the flavor is good, and I will make it again. Next time, though, I will stir in some chopped walnuts or pecans and make it a Banana Nut Bread. Yummm~!

I'm happy for you with the PMS. Since I am way too old for that train anymore, I can't report on how raw affects it for me. But raw affects so many things in a happy way that I am never going back!

Getting my freezer stocked with some yummy things.

Today I am dehydrating apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon. The apples are just so good right now!

Thanks for all these posts, Renee.

Annie

[kat1982l]

These posts are amazing - you guys motivate me to prepare more food! GREAT posts!

Katie

[ReneeH]

Hi Everyone!!!

I'm so glad that this thread is so inspiring to so many!!! :)

Well, my Kids wanted Alissa's Enchaladas for Dinner, so I'm making that right now so it'll be ready tonight for them. For lunch I made a Huge Salad w/Avacado (gotta make some more Eggplant Bacon...we're OUT ALREADY!!! I saved the Marinade from the last batch, but it looked rather cloudy, so I think I'll just start again fresh...). I had Alissa Zippy Tomato Soup with it. I thought it was good, but...

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAWFood004.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/31-60DAYSRAW.jpg

The kids didn't like it, so I made some of Alissa's Corn Chowder for them and they LOVED it. It's actually a favorite of theirs...

Here are the Snicker Bites (you can get the recipe here on RFT.)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/SnickerBites.jpg

These are DELICIOUS!!! They Freeze So WELL!!!!! Try 'um!!!

On the computer at work, I noticed a trip with a layover in Boston this Weekend!!!!!!!!!!!! If my Hubby is off to school the kiddies, I'm gonna take the trip and go to Grezzo!!!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!! I'll let you know!!!!

[Green_Woman]

Renee - Ooooh, I have to try some of these recipes you're doing... I've been making Crab Cakes, Berry Bars, my own version of flax crackers (with tomatoes, basil, seasonings and onion!), carob-chocolate granola, and a few other really fun recipes...

But some of yours look AMAZINGLY yummy and fun!!!

Are these ALL out of Alissa's book? How did I miss things like Snicker Bites and the Bacon?? :D

[ReneeH]

Are these ALL out of Alissa's book? How did I miss things like Snicker Bites and the Bacon?? :D

Good morning Green Woman!!!

No, the Snicker Bites and Eggplant Bacon are NOT from Alissa's book, but they are from Alissa's Site (RFT), so I thought it would be o.k. to add them to my Challenge. Even in Alissa's book she uses recipes from Ann and Elaine, so I also added Onion Bread since my kids love it. Here are the links for those:

FOR ONION BREAD:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1005&highlight=Eggplant+Bacon+recipe

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/OnionBread.jpg


FOR EGGPLANT BACON:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=27861&highlight=liquid+smoke
(Scroll down to see RAWkinlocs' recipe using the Liquid Smoke...that's the one I use...)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/SydneiRAW002.jpg

FOR SNICKER BITES:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=48445&highlight=Snicker+bites

(FROM MIAHTAY...See photo above... These are SOOO GOOOD!!!)

Enjoy!!!

[Veganforlife]

GR8! Here I go licking my computer screen again! It's not pretty and my boss is getting irritated w/me! LOL!!!!

[ReneeH]

GR8! Here I go licking my computer screen again! It's not pretty and my boss is getting irritated w/me! LOL!!!!

LOLLLLL!!!! You So Crazy!!!! You crack me up!!!!!

Hey, have you tried Alissa's Apple Sauce!!???? My kids LOVED it!!! It's one of the most SIMPLE recipes in her book!!!! Try it!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AppleSauce.jpg

((((HUGS))))

[anniez]

Hi, Renee,

Thanks for all the great efforts on our behalf.

In your last thread you showed pics of the food you took on the plane with you. You said that all of the "liquids" were in 3 oz containers. What kind of containers do you use that TSA will allow? I don't need much in my quart-size baggie so I can take some sauces, dressings, etc. I am taking a flight next week and have a long layover at ORD. Don't want to be tempted by the food courts and certainly don't want a $2 banana - that I can take with me. But I'd really love to take some zucchini pasta and marinara sauce. Can you clue me in a little? (Don't want to be tempted to hit Steak and Shake when I get to my destination!)

Are you losing weight? So glad your kids are doing this with you. I wish just one person in my SAD family would do it with me, but so far, no takers. They are all proud of me (from a size 20 to a size 8!) but I am just happy with the way clothes look on me. Going thru all those sizes is expensive!

Thanks again, and congrats!

Annie

[ReneeH]

Thanks for all the great efforts on our behalf.


You are SO welcome! Thanks for "bumping" it so that others can see it! :)


What kind of containers do you use that TSA will allow? ...I'd really love to take some zucchini pasta and marinara sauce. Can you clue me in a little?

I got my containers from the Dollar Store! You can also get some from Walmart... As long as they are 3 oz containers, you shouldn't have a problem. I put all of my food in my soft cooler and I've never had a problem...even if I'm out of uniform. I think one time they asked me what it was and I told them it was Marinara Sauce for my pasta and they said o.k....

If you Spiralize the Zucchini before you leave your house, it WILL keep for a while and actually become more "Spagetti-like" in texture. I like my noodles better that way. Even when I'm home, I'll let them sit on the counter for a while before I eat them.


Are you losing weight? ....They are all proud of me (from a size 20 to a size 8!)

Yea!!!!! I'm DEFINITELY losing weight!!! And, congratulations on your weight loss!!! WOW!!! What a loss that was!!! It's "that time of the month" right now, but I'm still maintaining my loss, so I KNOW that RAW has made a difference. I'm not gonna weigh until my 60 days are over though... But, I know that I've dropped a dress size! My uniform is fitting better, and I'm not having PMS the way that I used to!!! ZERO CRAMPS!!!! :D ...which is AWESOME!!!


So glad your kids are doing this with you. I wish just one person in my SAD family would do it with me, but so far, no takers.

Me Too!!! Hey, gotta tell you what happened yesterday. For Dinner they were being kinda "picky" about what they wanted to eat...I was getting frustrated, so I fixed them a plate of the SAD food I made my Hubby and "called it a day"... Well, they REFUSED TO EAT IT!!! They stood right over the SAD plate and said, "No, Mom... We're staying RAW! We're sorry...we'll eat what you're eating..." ISN'T THAT FABULOUS!!! I had made myself an Onion Bread Sandwich (using Onion Bread, Avacado, Lettuce, Tomato, and Sprouts) and a Salad. So, I made 2 more plates of that and they ATE THE ENTIRE RAW MEAL WITHOUT COMPLAINING!!! :D ...wish I had taken photos of THAT!!! :)

And hey, don't give up on your Family! They may come around by just continuing to see your progress. Continue to "invite" them to taste your food from time to time. When you DO eat RAW with them at the table, really show them that what you're eating is UMMM, UMMM, DELICIOUS!!!! Lick your lips, close your eyes, let yourself be "taken away" by the taste of it and SAVOUR your meal...right in front of them!!! Then open your eyes and say, "So, how's YOUR food!!!!" LOL!!!!

[ReneeH]

Hey everyone!!!

Here's what I had yesterday for dinner (Alissa's Enchaladas w/Salad):

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/EnchaladasSalad.jpg

Today I started off with a Fruit Smoothie (Almond Milk, Bananas, Mango, Papaya, Strawberry)...sooo good!!! Then, I had a Salad for lunch. I had some Grapes...couldn't stop eating them!!! Been kinda "nibbling" towards the Evening...mostly on fruit, some nuts. (I did have 1/2 of a donut...:(...my one defeat for the Challenge!!! Hey, it's that time of the month...what can I say!!! I'm back "CENTERED" and "FOCUSED" now, though!!! :))

Anyway, right before I had my "1/2 donut meltdown", I found out I got a layover in Boston!!! So I called Grezzo to see if Alissa would be there and was told she would be in a class, I decided to wait and take the trip when I originally intended to at the end of October. I'm disappointed...I want to go when I will be able to meet her.

WEEK 2:

Almost Tuna Pate (Pg 383) ***ALREADY MADE***
RAWvolution's Famous Onion Bread ***ALREADY MADE***
RAWritos (from RFT)
Easy Slaw (Pg 458)
Marinated Portabella in Ginger Vin. (Pg 295)
Elaina's Cinnamon Rolls w/Frosting (Pg 514)
Enchaladas (Pg 387) ***ALREADY MADE***
Quiche

[margoss]

Leave her a note next time, she may be able to pop out to see you...I don't know just thinking. The restaurant is great.

[contessa20]

:::drools:::

That enchilada looks SO good. I've been craving one this week but I loaned out Alissa's book and haven't gotten it back yet and I can't remember the recipe. *pouts*

[Raw Angel Mom]

Keep up the great work, you are doing wonderful!

[anniez]

:::I loaned out Alissa's book and haven't gotten it back yet and I can't remember the recipe.

Oh, Cris. I have lots of books that I will loan out and Alissa's is NOT one of them!

Renee: I remember from your last thread that you want to open a restaurant. I think you will have missed your true calling - being a raw food coach! You are doing such a great job of mentoring all of us through your posts and pics. I think you would be awesome as a coach!

Here's another way you've inspired me. I made the marinara sauce yesterday afternoon and dehydrated it overnight. I got up to a wonderful thick sauce. I just know it will be amazing on zucchini pasta. I am going to freeze some to take with me when I fly on Wednesday. I'm off to Walmart to find some 3 oz containers for sauces and dressings.

Thanks again, Renee!

Annie

[lori ann]

Renee,

This thread is amazing and inspirational! You go girl!!

[ReneeH]

Thanks you all!!!

Today I had a LOT of Watermelon!!! I got a good one and ate almost all of it!!! I also had a Salad w/Eggplant Bacon and a Marinated Mushroom...soooo good!!! I didn't have any lemon, so I used a lime for the marinade and it was just as good! I had another Mushroom left over, so I had it for dinner with the EASY SLAW...(I didn't like the Slaw at first...but, then the flavors came together after about 30 minutes and I couldn't stop eating it!!! SOOO GOOD!)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/MuseumDayFOOD001.jpg

I also put together the Crusts to make the Quiche...

Hey Annie, is it supposed to look like this? I always picture Quiche with a Pie-like Shape to it... Is yours flat like this? Or, do you "pinch" the ends when it's almost solid? You know, like a pie crust?

[anniez]

Hey Annie, is it supposed to look like this? I always picture Quiche with a Pie-like Shape to it... Is yours flat like this? Or, do you "pinch" the ends when it's almost solid? You know, like a pie crust? [/IMG]

Renee, that's exactly how mine looked. Then I just piled everything else on top of the crust. Yummy. Could you believe how divine the crust smelled as it was dehydrating?

I think you're imagining the SAD quiche made in a large round casserole. I doubt you could make one large quiche and cut it in wedges because I doubt that the crust would dehydrate properly. Just my opinion, though. Others who are more knowledgeable may disagree.

At any rate, I hope you like it as much as I do.

As an aside, I found the 3 oz containers at WalMart and now I need to figure out how many of them will fit in a quart ziplock.

Would you consider starting a travel thread? I did a search, but it was mostly a waste of time, and you obviously have a LOT of experience with this.

Do you ever travel through ORD? If so, do you know a juice bar anywhere? I'd love to get a fresh juice to help hydrate while I sit for the next flight. I have a 4 hour sit, so have plenty of time to wander around.

Thanks again for this thread.

Annie

[sprouts2go]

I know you must have made the corn chips. I am trying them now. Any helpful hints? And if you made them do you ahev a picture?

[ReneeH]

As an aside, I found the 3 oz containers at WalMart and now I need to figure out how many of them will fit in a quart ziplock.

GREAT!!! I'm so glad you found them! If they give you any problems at Security, just tell them you know me!!! ;) LOL!!!


Would you consider starting a travel thread? I did a search, but it was mostly a waste of time, and you obviously have a LOT of experience with this.

I actually thought about that, but most of what I could offer to it is in this one and my previous thread, so that's why I haven't done it. I only fly domestic flights (and occasionally Canada and Mexico), so I'm not an expert on internationally flying overseas or anything.


Do you ever travel through ORD? If so, do you know a juice bar anywhere?

I do go to ORD!!! As a matter of fact, I'm actually from Gary, IN, so we fly to ORD and drive to Gary! I have never seen a juice bar there, though. They only have that one Au Bon Pain there on the left as you leave through Security (maybe get a salad there)... They also have a food court if you go through Security and turn right...go down the escalator. Nothing much there for RAWbies, unfortunately...


I know you must have made the corn chips. I am trying them now. Any helpful hints? And if you made them do you have a picture?

Hey Sprouts2Go!!! Yea, Alissa's corn chips are one of my favorites!!! I have tried them both ways (with frozen and fresh corn)... They both come out great...but I'm leaning more towards fresh corn. Here's a photo. These are with Fresh Corn:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AlissasCornChips.jpg

[ReneeH]

DAY 39 (Yesterday)

I was unable to post because I had to work. I spent the night in Newark, NJ and packed plenty of "goodies" to take with me on my trip. Here's what I took:

* Fruit (Watermelon, Grapes, Clementines)
* Flax Crackers (Basic and Banana)
* Eggplant Bacon
* Pico de Gallo
* Alissa's Corn Tortillas (from the Enchaladas)
* Salad
* Avacado
* 2 Bananas

I munched on what I took with me and didn't even have to leave my hotel room or order anything. I also did ***30*** Minutes on the treadmill before I went to work and 20 minute Ab workout!!! :)

I must admit, it was hard being in NJ and not going to my favorite Barbeque place in Elizabeth, especially because the hotel was right across the street from it!!! But, I kept telling myself that I was NOT going to ruin my progress that I have made. I was so DETERMINED to stay away from that dead animal flesh!!!! I'm NOT putting that in my body anymore!!! Instead, I read in my room and focused on the food that I brought with me. And, when the craving passed, I was SO glad that I had kept my focus and NOT ruined my RAW diet!!! :) I'm pretty proud of myself today!!!

===========================================

Today (WEEK 6 Day 40) I had:

* a DOUBLE Wheatgrass Shot (Yea, BABY!!! There is a Jamba Juice in the Newark, NJ Airport!!!)
* Grapes
* Clementines
* Banana
* Salad w/my Avacado and Eggplant Bacon

I also did a 10 minute AB workout this morning before I left my hotel room this morning. For dinner, I'm gonna see what I have left over in the frig and eat whatever I have. Gotta finish the Quiches tonight. The crusts are done, just gotta make the insides...

HEY, I'M ***JAMMIN' on the RAW*** YAU'LL!!!!! :)

[sprouts2go]

Renee that you for the corn chip info. Mine got eaten up LOL.
I also made some raisen flax crackers and those are going to last at least a week BTW these are awesome.

[anniez]

Renee, I think one of the reasons I'm enjoying your photos so much is because you present the food so beautifully. Honestly, I don't take the time to do that, and I should! I usually just chow down!

I'm flying through ORD, not in or out, terminal 3, so I will just have to check it out. I'm taking a lot of food with me on the plane. Goodness, that sounds like a lot of food you carried on. Is salsa usually OK and not count as a liquid? I want to take some tomato soup with me, but I doubt that I'll be able to get enough in those little 3 oz containers. I'm assuming you cut your melon, etc. Does that go through OK? When I fly, most of the flights I take are fairly short and non-stop, so I don't have long sits to contend with like this trip. I'm with ya, gal, and not going to succumb to any of the SAD food places.

Have you ever been to Karyn's Raw in Chicago? Going there for brunch next Sunday and really looking forward to it. I've put my family on notice that I'm eating raw, so they won't be offended when I don't eat their SAD food - my family are all great cooks!

Keep up the good work. Your determination and efforts are encouraging lots of us to walk the walk!

Annie

[ReneeH]

Hello everyone!!!

Well, had a LOT of fruit today...mostly Clementines. Made Nori Rolls for Lunch. I haven't been in the "mood" to eat any nuts or anything heavy today. Here are photos of my Quiche and RAWritos... :D The Quiche took forever to make for me!!!...not because the recipe was difficult, but I've had a busy week with working and homeschooling. The result was alright...not as good as I expected it to be, but not bad either. It did "smell" strangely to me a little, though...not bad cold, too.

The RAWritos I've made before and are always a hit! I also have some Pico de Gallo to scoop them up in...YUMMY!!!

Looking forward to a "Simple" Day tomorrow...just feasting on leftovers!!!


http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AlissasQuicheWhole.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AlissasQuiche.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAWritosAlissasBananaFlaxVeggieCrac.jpg

[ReneeH]

Renee, I think one of the reasons I'm enjoying your photos so much is because you present the food so beautifully.

Thank you!!! I guess it's the "chef" in me!!! I just gotta make it look pretty!!! :)



Is salsa usually OK and not count as a liquid? I want to take some tomato soup with me, but I doubt that I'll be able to get enough in those little 3 oz containers. I'm assuming you cut your melon, etc. Does that go through OK?

Annie, I've never had a problem with Salsa...I prefer Pico de Gallo, though...with is not as "liquidy" as Salsa. With the Tomato Soup...I probably wouldn't worry about it... Just don't take too much, though. You could just ask before you go through. If they say it's too much, excuse yourself to the side and drink it down. It might even be worth it to take a small hand blender with you and make the Tomato Soup in your hotel room... I've done that MANY times!!!

Yes, I do cut my Melon. It fits better if you cut it up & put it in a container. Never had a problem with that either.


Have you ever been to Karyn's Raw in Chicago? Going there for brunch next Sunday and really looking forward to it.

No, I sure haven't! Let me know how the food tastes, when you go!!! Take some photos, if you can... I'm off to make Elaina's Cinnamon Rolls!!!

Fly Safe!!!
Nee'

[ReneeH]

Hey everyone...

Here's what I had to eat so far:

Breakfast: GREEN SMOOTHIE, EGGPLANT BACON, FRUIT

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/31-60DAYSRAW001.jpg

Lunch: SALAD (my "USUAL" dressing: Lime, EVOO, & Sea Salt) w/Eggplant Bacon, Guac, Not Tuna Pate, Onion Bread

Just keeping things simple today! Dinner I'm gonna have Alissa's Marinated Mushroom again with Zucchini Pasta & Veggies with my "Usual" Dressing...

Oh, BTW, I ****WORKED OUT*** FOR 1 HOUR TODAY!!!! DID ABS VIDEO AND SAMBA/CHA CHA CHA WORKOUT VIDEO FROM DANCING WITH THE STARS!!! (my kids joined me!!! :) ) Gonna have that 6 pack in no time!!!!

Have a RAWsome day everyone!!!!

HEY, I JUST REALIZED..... I'M A LEAF!!!!!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!

[ReneeH]

Hey everyone!

Been under the weather today... keeping things pretty simple. Had mostly fruit today...got some wonderfully sweet grapes. Same Salad for lunch that I had yesterday with Eggplant Bacon and Not Tuna Pate with Lime Vin. Dressing. I made some Broccolini Salad and was gonna eat it with a Marinated Mushroom, but I'm not in the mood to eat it now. I'm a little under the weather, so I'm just gonna rest tonight...

Talk to ya tomorrow...

[Veganforlife]

Oh poo! Do hope you are feeling better soon...

[Green_Woman]

Eggplant bacon..... I really must try that recipe soon. :D

[ReneeH]

Oh poo! Do hope you are feeling better soon...

Thanks!!! Still under the weather today...ears clogged up and very congested! Had to call off sick tonight--which I hated to do. But, I flew last night and my head almost exploded at 35,000 feet!!!! IMAGINE IF THAT HAPPENED AND GREEN SMOOTHIE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE SKY!!!!! :D LOL!!!!!


Eggplant bacon..... I really must try that recipe soon.

Yes, you must!!! As you can see, I've been eating a LOT of it lately! It's a nice snack when you wanna eat something in a hurry. Just put the Eggplant Bacon on a piece of Romaine and tomatoes and go for it!!! Or, on top of a Salad, or just eat it like jerky! I always make at least 2-3 Eggplants every 3-4 days and that keeps me going.

Oh, BTW, here's what I had to eat at work last night...Same ole, Same ole....

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/photosfromphone011.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/photosfromphone012.jpg

I haven't made anything new cuz I don't get paid until Tuesday and my Money is kinda "Funny"... :p You know, when you look in your wallet and there's a distinct ECHO!!!!! Well, gotta eat what's in the frig until then!!! The good thing is, because Alissa's recipes are HUGE, I actually have LOTS of leftovers in the freezer (Quiche, Eggplant Parm., Noasted Turkey, and Choc cake...)

So, today so far I've had 2 Bananas, Marinated Portabella, and Alissa's Flax Crackers with Pico de Gallo. Been drinking a LOT of juice and taking a supplement of Vitamin C to get over this cold. Also had a couple of cups of Herbal Tea with Lemon and Agave. Trying to stay off Meds, though.... The interesting thing is that a lot of people that I know are sick right now, but I'm NOT as sick as they are!!! Most people that have gotten this have had it for two or three weeks. It's only been a couple of days for me and I'm still not as bad off as they are! I know that being RAW has helped me with that!!!

Tootles!!!
Nee'

[margoss]

continue to improve..I take some extra powdered ginger in tea when I'm down. Sanitize everyone as they enter the plane!!!

[Veganforlife]

Renee? That is so cool you worked out for an hour! Flipped out isn't the increased energy?
Have you made Alissa calzone yet? So so SO good AND freezes well!
You are such the inspiration girl! And I love the name of your town!

[ReneeH]

Renee? Have you made Alissa calzone yet?

Actually, yes... My best friend and I made them about a year ago. It WASN'T pretty!!! For some reason, it didn't turn out as good as I'd hoped it would. It didn't dehydrate right....maybe not long enough, I don't know. I do remember the Spinich part of it being really good, though.

It's on my list to do again in my last week. I WILL NOT be defeated by the Calzone!!!! Maybe you could help me and talk me through it. I know that it's her "prize" recipe, so it MUST be good! I'm sure the fault lay with me and my "non-skills" in making it. :o So, alas...I'm gonna try again!

BTW, my "hour-glass" figure is starting to show now!!! I KNEW it was there somewhere!!!

[Green_Woman]

Woo-hoo for hourglass figures, Renee!!!

Also, I just wanted to recommend three things to help you boost your immune system while you continue to build your health and happiness on RAW! :D


Elderberry
Olive Leaf Extract
GREEN SMOOTHIES EVERYDAY!!!!

[ReneeH]

Elderberry
Olive Leaf Extract
GREEN SMOOTHIES EVERYDAY!!!!

Thanks Green_Woman! You're the best!!! What is Elderberry and Olive Leaf Extract? Are they vitamins? And, thanks foor the reminder for my Smoothie!!! I haven't had my Green Smoothie today!!!! ...DUHHHHH!!!!! :rolleyes: :::::HITS MYSELF OVER THE HEAD:::: How could I have forgotten about THAT!!!!! I'm off to have one RIGHT NOW...this very second!!!

HUGS,
Nee'

[ReneeH]

Oh, I did put these on earlier.... :) They should be read to eat in time for dinner with a Salad!!! (Eggplant Pizza's with Spinach, Portabella Mushrooms (marinated in Nama Shoyu), and Black Olives) What can I say, I'm addicted to Eggplant!!! They don't look like much, but they sure are GOOOOD!!!! I just cut the Eggplant, made up Alissa's Marinara Sauce and put it on the Eggplant, and used toppings I had readily available.... 15 minutes....tops!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/dinnertoday001.jpg


And, I just had my Green Smoothie!!! SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!

[freshlight]

Thanks for the beautiful pics :) Can you eat eggplant raw without dehydrating it? I mean, does it taste good? I've never tried it. Raw is so exciting,-there are always new things to discover!

[ReneeH]

Thanks for the beautiful pics :) Can you eat eggplant raw without dehydrating it? I mean, does it taste good? I've never tried it. Raw is so exciting,-there are always new things to discover!

You're welcome!!! HUMMMM.... You got me thinkin' now!!!! I wonder.... guess, I'll just have to give it a try!!! I'll have to wait until I get another one, though.... I'll let you know!!! Or, let me know if you try it before I do...

[Green_Woman]

Okay... you are getting me to thinking I really need to try eggplant SOON! As in - for dinner tonight. :D

As to Elderberry, I get it in pill form but liquid is best... it's a natural herbal immune booster. I've been taking it all week and I kicked the flu in 3 days! Elderberry + olive leaf + GREEN SMOOTHIES GALORE!!! That's the way we kick the flu in THIS house. :D

[ReneeH]

Hey Yau'll!!!

Well, I'm feeling better today! Ears still a bit clogged, but I didn't get NEARLY as sick as everyone else I know who got this nasty "bug"...!!!

So far, I've had a Green Smoothie (with the Mint this time), 2 Bananas, and Leftovers (Salad w/my Last Portabella Mushroom, Eggplant Bacon, and 2 of my Pizza's I made yesterday!) I ate 3 of my Pizzas last night--got the munches late and was so glad they were there!!!! Keepin' things simple, especially since I'm kinda broke this week! :p I do have plenty of RAW Veggies in the frig, though, so I can't complain.

I also have 2 kinds of Alissa's flax crackers to nibble on (Banana Flax - I put Agave on these and they are a GREAT snack!!! and Basic Golden Flax - I like to scoop up Pico de Gallo or Pate with those!!!) If I get the craving for Chocolate, I still have some Cake left in the freezer as well as Snicker Bites, so I'm all set.

HERE'S THE MENU FOR THIS WEEK (some of the things I've already made...):
WEEK 7:

Raw Ravioli (Pg 397) (unable to make)
Eggplant Bacon (RFT) (made, and re-made!!!)
Pineapple Boats (Pg 464) (unable to make)
Carrot Cake (Pg 490) (will make the last week)
Banana Crackers (Pg 347) (made these and Basic Flax Crackers)
Corn Chowder (Pg 356) (previously made)
Banana Bread (Pg 331) (unable to make)


Just wanted to check in 'wit cha!!! :D I'm not quite up to up to exercising today (getting over the flu), so gonna rest one more day then hit it tomorrow.

Tootles!!!
Nee'

[Green_Woman]

I didn't get NEARLY as sick as everyone else I know who got this nasty "bug"...!!!

I just had the same experience this week with what could've been the flu, could've just been a nasty cold... who knows! I never will because I didn't go to the Doctor like my friends had to. :D

I LOVE RAW!!!

And I love this thread!!! :D

I made Eggplant Pizza for dinner... I put some Ricotta CheeZe, Kalamata Olives, Tomato Sauce and Spinach on my eggplants and they're baking in the dehyrator now... can't wait to try them!!! :eek:


Yummm... Renee rawks.

[ReneeH]

SOOOOOOOOO, how's your EGGPLANT????? I just gotta know!!!! Come on!!! Don't leave me hangin' GIRL!!!! :D

[ReneeH]

Hey RAWbies!

Had what's left of my Granola Cerael w/Almond Milk. But, today's been mostly a fruit day... Had 3 Bananas, Grapes and Apples. I will make a Green Smoothie in an hour or so... Not in the mood to eat anything today. I guess that's what Alissa was talking about...simplifying as you go on. I do have plenty of Goodies in the freezer and Salad Stuff, but I'm just don't want to eat, so I'm not... I'm trying to listen to my body.

Hope you all are well. I'm feeling much better today... Still a bit congested, but much better. I will commit to doing 45 minutes on the treadmill today...a slow steady walk...gotta build up to running again.

Tootles!
Nee'

[freshlight]

couldn't find any eggplant here.perhaps t's not the right time? I'll keep searchin'

[ReneeH]

OK you guys!!! I'm having a TOUGH moment!!! I'm upstairs in my room and my Hubby is downstairs cooking and the SMELL is COMING through the DOOR!!!! O.k....I can DO this... I'm NOT gonna have ANY!!! I'm gonna stay up here and I'm gonna read my BLOG and I'm NOT gonna go downstairs!!!

Why is this happening to me NOW!!! WHY today!!! I'm doing SOOOO good!!! I'm almost to 50 DAYS!!!! I'm doing so Good!!!! I CAN'T STOP NOW!!! I just CAN'T... ::FRANTIC....WHERE'S ALISSA'S BOOK!!! :::



...O.K.,,, I'm better now... I'm back to me... I'll be alright....


...pray for me!!!!

[GoingtoRAW]

OK you guys!!! I'm having a TOUGH moment!!! I'm upstairs in my room and my Hubby is downstairs cooking and the SMELL is COMING through the DOOR!!!! O.k....I can DO this... I'm NOT gonna have ANY!!! I'm gonna stay up here and I'm gonna read my BLOG and I'm NOT gonna go downstairs!!!

Why is this happening to me NOW!!! WHY today!!! I'm doing SOOOO good!!! I'm almost to 50 DAYS!!!! I'm doing so Good!!!! I CAN'T STOP NOW!!! I just CAN'T... ::FRANTIC....WHERE'S ALISSA'S BOOK!!! :::



...O.K.,,, I'm better now... I'm back to me... I'll be alright....


...pray for me!!!!

Praying for you....this too shall pass...keep going. You are strong!!

[Veganforlife]

Renee? What you are amelling is death to everything you have done so far. You will feel like horse manure if you succumb!

[Eva]

Renee! I hope you made it out OK!! LOL -- that hubby of your should be smacked with a zucchini noodle! :eek::D

[ReneeH]

Lucy, You're So right!!! I knew it when I smelled it!!!

GoingToRaw, thank you so much for your support and encouragement!!! I am SOOOO HAPPY TO SAY:

Eva, LOL!!!! Girl, you crack me up!!!! Got a MENTAL PICTURE OF THAT!!! LOVE IT!!!


I HAVE DEFEATED THE SAD :::MONSTER::: TONIGHT!!!!!



Here's what I DID eat (I know you guys are probably tired of seeing this, but here it is...):

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/dinnertonight.jpg

I still had some of Alissa's Marinara Sauce left over, so I made some Zucchini Pasta. I also had some Not Tuna Pate left, so I put that with it and added a couple of pieces of a Marinated Mushroom that I didn't finish yesterday. Along with that, I made a Spinach Green Smoothie. And, let me tell you...it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DELICIOUS!!!!! More DELICIOUS than EVER BEFORE!!!!

I had to call in "reinforcements"!!! I called my BFF's and they talked me through my "moment"... I also looked back at this blog and reminded myself of how far I've come. If I would have eaten that SAD food, it would have torn my stomache up and I would have been so disappointed with myself. RAW is the BEST THING that has happened to me. I ****REFUSE**** TO GIVE UP!!! Moments will come, and moments will go. But, I thank God for finding RAW and I will not give in to weak moments, with His help!!!

Of course, I had to wait until the smell cleared before I went downstairs (o.k., yea, I'm a "wimp"!!!! :o), but I think my problem was that I didn't eat enough today. All I had was basically Cerael and Fruit this morning. Next time, even though I may not be "hungry", I will make a Smoothie and not leave myself high and dry!!!

Thanks for the prayers!!! They ALWAYS help!!!

[freshlight]

yay you! well done and I'm proud of ya. Keep up the good work. Your life is in YOUR hands :)

[ReneeH]

Hey RAWbies...

Well, I thought I was getting over this Flu buggg, but I'm still really "dizzy" and Congested. Doing what I can to take care of myself today... My daughter got it too, so we are taking a "sick" day off from Homeschool and resting.

I have been eating Fruit and Green Smoothies o.k. today... I did have a light Salad for lunch, but I feel "queezy", so I'm gonna lay back down and get some more rest. I'm just so glad my SAD moment passed and I'm glad I'm still RAW and didn't give in to it, even though I'm not in the mood to eat anything right now.

So, I'll check in with you guys tomorrow. Just gonna take it easy today...probably have another Smoothie later...


ZZZZZZZZZ
'Nee

[Nikkan18]

I was browsing through and saw this picture. OMG! this looks so great. Just because u posted this, I am Most definitely making this ASAP (especially because this reminds me the lasagna my mom used to make ). Best of luck with your raw style And hope You will reach your goal weight soon !!!

[rawrawks]

Feel better Renee....sorry u r down n out. It will pass .

[Veganforlife]

Hey gurl! you will go thru phases of nothing seems appealing, not hungry, etc. THAT IS WHEN YOU GOTTA JUST CHILL AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.
sorry didnt mean to yell lol I am on my phone.

I sure hope you get feeling better real soon!
love you!

[anniez]

Well, I've been out of pocket for more than a week, so it's good to catch up with you, Renee. Sorry you've been sick. Kinda goes with your job territory, doesn't it? And congrats for not giving in to the SAD temptation!

Had Sunday brunch at Karyn's Raw in Chicago. Great food, but I learned something....... I don't do well with a lot of the "heavy" dehydrated things. At home I eat a small portion and that satisfies me, but of course at Karyn's I had to try everything! Loved the Hawaiian pizza, and wish I knew how they did it. I'm not good at analyzing food, so I probably can't duplicate it. Was very surprised at how small the cafe is. Maybe 20 seats.

Looking forward to some more of your great pics.

Keep up the great inspiration for all of us!

Annie

[ReneeH]

Hey everyone!!!

I know I'm late with posting today...been really busy! I can't believe that I've made it to 50 days RAW!!!! It went by SOOO FAST!!!

I skipped breakfast, but I did eat 4 BANANAS and 2 APPLES TODAY!!! I also had a HUGE Salad for lunch and made a RAW Lasagne for dinner:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Jan192009PHOTOS006.jpg

HERE'S ANOTHER ONE I DID W/RAWSugarGal:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Meals7.jpg

Then, I had ANOTHER Banana!!! :eek: I'm gonna turn into a Monkey!!!! Can't WAIT till payday tomorrow!!! Gonna make some new meals, so stay tuned!!!

Have a RAWsome night...

Oh, I'm MUCH better today!!! It sure feels good to be among the "LIVING"!!!! LIVING ON ***LIVE*** FOOD, THAT IS!!!! :)

Nee'

[Veganforlife]

Congrads on 50 days! Sooooo cool! It'll get easier and easier! keep on keeping on!
love and (((hugs))) to you...

[anniez]

Congrats! When you get to 60 are you then going to extend to 90? I hope so! I'm also eager to hear about the weight loss!

Annie

[ReneeH]

Well, I'm in my FINAL STRETCH YAU'LL!!!! My last 10 days of the Extended Plan. Of course, that does NOT mean that I will stop!!! I will continue to eat this way through eternity (I hope!!!)... ;)

I've learned so much on the journey. I've especially learned about myself--my weaknesses and things I need to work on within myself. Through cravings and weak moments, I've learned the importance of exercising Self-Control and continuing to keep my committment to myself constantly in front of me. I've done the best that I can do with exercising...wish I could have been able to do more. But, between twisting my ankle and getting sick, it was difficult to do more than a couple of days a week. I guess unforseen occurrances befall us all! :)

Anyway, I'm not summing this up yet.. I still have 10 days to go before I will complete my 60 day committment. I'm gonna make these 10 days the BEST that I possibly can!!!

Here is the menu of what I will make this week:


Calzones (Pg 390)
Mango Pie (Pg 496)
Cucumber Wheels (Pg 300)
Creamy Pea Soup (Pg 357)
Raw Veggie Stir Fry (Pg 430)
Carrot Cake (from last week)

I just went to the store and got some ingredients...stay tuned for photos!!!!



Congrats! When you get to 60 are you then going to extend to 90? I hope so! I'm also eager to hear about the weight loss!

Girl, you so CRAZY!!! :D What am I going to do with you!!!! I'd LOVE to, but I'm sure people are gonna be tired of seein' my threads on this!!! Hey, why don't YOU do one!!! :)

I'l looking forward to stepping on the scale myself!!!! I'll let you know when I do!!!!

[Moretta]

Congrats Renee, that is so rawsome.

[Raw Angel Mom]

Congratulations on your 50 days!

I am so happy for you!

Thank you for sharing your journey!

[anniez]

Girl, you so CRAZY!!! :D What am I going to do with you!!!! I'd LOVE to, but I'm sure people are gonna be tired of seein' my threads on this!!! Hey, why don't YOU do one!!! :)

No way can I do one. First, I can't do photos, and even if I could, my food doesn't look nearly as tasty as yours!

I don't think people will get tired of your threads! You are too much of an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the good work!

Annie

[LotsaRaw]

Renee - every time I log in I check your posts - and LOVE them! Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to all who read your posts - love the food photos and your diaries. Can't wait to see more photos of beautiful YOU with your glow!

[ReneeH]

Thanks you guys!!!!

I got up this morning with HUGE amounts of ENERGY!!! I did 60 minutes on the treadmill!!!!! Can you believe that!!!! Had lots of Clementines today... I am so thankful that they are back in season!!! And, I had 2 Apples. I also made Alissa's Veggie Stir Fry today...

Boy, a lot of ingredients here!!! But, I didn't let that scare me away! I got MOST of the ingredients, but some of it I couldn't find. It looks similar looking to Alissa's Kim Chi, but there is no Napa Cabbage in this one and the Marinade is different. Here's how it came out:


(Gotta find the photo to put it back!!!...bear with me!!!!)


The kids didn't like it... But, I think they were expecting it to taste like the SAD version...you KNOW how kids are!!! But I ABSOLUTELY AND POSITIVELY ***LOVED*** IT!!!! Alissa, this is DELICIOUS!!! I did put mine in the Dehydrator for a few hours to warm it a bit, but it's really good!!!

Reminds me of Carmella's version of Chop Suey, which I I love also. But, there is a difference in Alissa's version which is so GOOOD!!!! I really loved the Sweet Potato in it! Wouldn't have ever thought of that!!! I added some Bean Sprouts in mine and Spiralized my Zucchini (like Lo-Mein)... I LOVED THIS ONE, Yau'll!!! TWO THUMBS way UPPPPP!!!

I fixed enough for dinner, so I'll be having that with a Salad I think... Gonna have a Green Smoothie and make the Mango Pie later...I can't wait!!!

[a1icia]

This looks DIVINE, Renee! I'm definitely gonna make this, this weekend.

I love your idea of adding bean sprouts and "Lo-Mein." The picture looks so good, I want to reach in and take a bite, or 10, right now.

So glad you're feeling better. :)

P.S. This has become my favorite thread. It's the first one I look for when I log on. I sooooo look forward to your pics and posts.

[Green_Woman]

Renee... you... are... the best....


Can I come over for dinner sometime? ;)

[ReneeH]

Green Woman: Of COURSE you can!!! Hey, meet me at your thread!!!

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=53948

A1icia: Thank you so much for your kind words!!!

Today I had a bowl of Nuts/Seeds/Raisons/Banana w/Almond Milk for breakfast (sorta a Granola Quickie!!!) and then had a couple of Salads...still sorta gettin' over this "buggg"!!! It keeps lingering a bit...congestion and such...

I went to Whole Foods today and had to get some "staples"...(Nama Shoyu, Ume Plum Vinegar...etc) so that I can make some more Eggplant Bacon. I also got the things I needed to make the Calzone (the Buckwheat is soaking as I'm typing this!!!), but I could only find Buckwheat Groats... Hey Lucy, is that what you use? How long do you let them "sprout" for?

Gonna make this tomorrow:

Mango Pie (Pg 496)
Cucumber Wheels (Pg 300)
Creamy Pea Soup (Pg 357)

Have a RAWsome night!!!

[katchmoleen]

I used "hulled buckwheat" and it sprouted. Do the groats look crushed or do they look like whole seeds? The hulled buckwheat looks whole, sorta like little double pyramids, but quite small.

[ReneeH]

Here it is:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Buckwheat001.jpg

SAY HELLO TO MY "LITTLE FRIEND"!!!! :D

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Buckwheat002.jpg

Is this what you have?

[rawrawks]

I had these and they turned to mush when soaked. Hmmmmm buckwheat has to be kernals??? Think I just got some. Didnt label the bag but I think they are what I have soaking.

I am interested to know what yours do Renee

[ReneeH]

Well, so far this morning--no tails... But, it's only really been overnite, so we'll see...

[Veganforlife]

The buckwheat in the photos IS what I use. They won't get tails like alfalfa sprouts do. I then dehydrate mine to make buckwheaties. Waaaay better than grapenut flakes...

[ReneeH]

Hey Lucy...a few Questions:

1. Do they not sprout (even a little) for Calzones?
2. How long to you let them sit before you use them for the Calzones? (I soaked them about 6 hours yesterday then let them "sit" overnite...)
3. How long do you dehydrate them for Crispies, and
4. What do you add to it?

...THANKS!!!!!

I honestly don't remember what I used for the Calzones the last time.... That was about a year and 1/2 ago...

[Veganforlife]

Ok. Let's see. I soaked for 6 hours, then "sprouted" for a couple days, risning like ALL the time. You can't over rinse. They may get a little "bud" on them.
For buckwheaties I soat, sprout and dehydrate until crisp. I dehydrate a lot of stuff overnight. taste and see if they are crisp after 4 hours.
I use it for a lot of different things; like cereal (almond mylk, berries, bananas, and buckwheaties). I sprinkle over ice cream; use in granola. Endless possibilities.

[ReneeH]

That is SOOO COOL!!! :cool: I'm DEFINITELY gonna try that!!! I've been looking for something other than Granola (using NUTS) Cerael and this would be PERFECT!!!! Sometimes I just don't feel like eating anything with nuts in it...

So, I'll make the Calzone with some of the Buckwheat and Dehydrate some for Crispies... Thanks LUCE!!! You're the BEST!!!!

[freshlight]

mine took ages till the tales did finally come out ..something like 7-9 days! Keep rinsing them and post a pic for us to see :)

[katchmoleen]

Hmmm, mine looks just like that but it sprouted like crazy. Just took a couple of days. :confused: I only soak it overnight, then do the rinsing thing. I have a sprout tube but also have sprouted in a bowl.

[sprouts2go]

Mine sprouted tiny tails fairly quick. I did find out that some stores ONLY carry roasted buckwheat so make sure yours isn't roasted.

[Seedy]

The buckwheat I sprout for buckies usually only takes two days. But you really need to rinse and drain buckwheat a lot when sprouting to get rid of the thick mucilaginous gel that forms around the groats. I like to add a little cinnamon and raw honey (or agave) to mine before dehydrating so the groats stick together a bit when done. Definitely better than Grape Nuts.
Seedy

[Green_Woman]

Hmmmm... this really makes me think I need a camera!! :D

I wanna post more pics on my journey.

[Veganforlife]

I have two Freshlife sprouters and literally overnight the buckwheat sprouts and some get little tails and some don't...

I put a bunch in to sprout yesterday morning and this morning they are in the "D" crisping.

These make a hearty breakfast with almond mylk and bananas or berries or both.

I like their crunchiness...

btw - LOVE my FL sprouters.

[ReneeH]

O.k....here are my Sprouts today:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/WheatBerrySprouts.jpg

I'm wondering, though...I didn't get a chance to make the Calzone today and I have to go to work tonight.... Will they be alright if I let them sit another day and rinse them, or should I put them in the frig??? :confused:


I ***DID*** get a chance to make the Mango/Banana Pie!!!


http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAWFood10-7-09002.jpg


I can't WAIT to taste it tomorrow!!!!

Have a RAWsome nite everyone!!!!

(((HUGS)))
Nee'

[katchmoleen]

I wouls put them in the fridge.

[appifanie]

i'd stick them in the fridge too. buckwheat gets stanky :)

that mango/banana looks awesome!

[goingrawchelle]

Renee, how are your children doing on their raw challenge?

[freshlight]

cute pics, keep enjoying the raw bliss :)

[appifanie]

renee, i tried the date nut torte just now because of your 1st 30 days, and wow is it good! and i felt like i was being very decadent when i ate only a tiny slice of 1/2 recipe!

made the salmon pate too - yummy!!

[GoingtoRAW]

Renee,

Gosh my mouth is watering from the pics.....:D

[Green_Woman]

My roomie and I were just discussing making a banana-mango pie for dessert this week... wow, it looks delish!!!

And so simple to make.

:D

[ReneeH]

Renee, how are your children doing on their raw challenge?

They have been hanging in with me during the day... Different story when I go to work and they're with DH!!! But, I'm not being strict with them. I'm leaving it up to them to decide what they will eat when I'm away. Right now, they're high raw and I'm pretty proud of that. They did NOT get sick when so many people were the last couple of weeks. My 7 year old daughter got a brief touch of it, but it only lasted a day and she was up and about the next day!!!


renee, i tried the date nut torte just now because of your 1st 30 days, and wow is it good! and i felt like i was being very decadent when i ate only a tiny slice of 1/2 recipe!

made the salmon pate too - yummy!!

That's SOOOO GREAT!!!! These are ABSOLUTELY 2 of my FAVORITE ALISSA RECIPES!!!!! Keep it up!!!!

I was EXTREMELY tired yesterday from working all night and just could not get it together enough to make the Calzone. The Sprouted Buckwheat is still in the frig, so I'm gonna take a look at it today and see if I can make the Calzone from it....(I'm kinda scared to look since I did not "nurse" it yesterday...)

Anyway, I like the Banana/Mango Pie better frozen...

[ReneeH]

Hey yau'll!!!

Here's what I had to eat today. I made Alissa's Zucchini Hummus (which was FABULOUS!!!) over Organic Cucumbers w/a Salad!!!:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAWFood10-7-09001.jpg

I also had a slice of my FROZEN MANGO PIE:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAWFood10-7-09002.jpg

My kids ate the same thing I did and they LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Mango Pie!!!!

I'm still gonna make the Calzone today. The Buckwheat sat nicely in the frig and is ready for me to proceed...photos coming when I'm done... :)

[appifanie]

there's something so nice about a perfectly yummy salad.

[Ripe Avocado]

I really love this thread. Pictures and beautiful food presentation is always so inspiring. I swear when I make my food look great on the plate it tastes so much better!

Thanks also for the meal ideas. Always nice to hear what others eat every day.

[Pissenlit]

Ouh là là the Mango Pie !!!
This thread is full packed with ideas and inspiration. Merci Renee :)

[ReneeH]

Hey you guys! My computer has a small virus!!!! Gonna be gone till I get it fixed!!!

[Ripe Avocado]

Oh no! Computer viruses are the worst! I hope you get it fixed fast.

[ReneeH]

Hey! So glad to be back and virus free!!! YEA!!!

Here are Alissa's CALZONES I made yesterday:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/10-13-09RAWFOOD001.jpg


http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/10-13-09RAWFOOD002.jpg

Here with Cucumber Salad:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/todayRAW001.jpg


They were pretty easy to make once you sprout the Buckwheat. I already had the RAW Cheese in the freezer from a previous dish. I'm gonna have it for lunch and put some Marinara Sauce on the top the way that Alissa suggests.

I can't believe it's almost been 60 days for me!!! I am excited to do another 60 days with GreenWoman!!! Gonna simplify just a bit and DEFINITELY exercise more!!!

I get SOOOO many compliments on my skin!!! Almost daily!!! As a matter of fact, just yesterday my Sister said that my skin glows!!! She noticed without me even telling her about what I'm doing--so I am CERTAIN that RAW has made a difference in my skin!!!

Gotta get with RAWSugarGal so she can do my measurements...hopefully tomorrow, if not, the next day...

It feels SOOOO good to be RAW!!!! :D

[Veganforlife]

These are sooooo good and hearty and filling. If anyone has someone with a big appetite and wants to WOW 'em and fill 'em up (like guys for example?) - THIS is the dish to do it.

Renee - I am so proud of you. It HAS gotten easier, hasn't it?

[Moretta]

Renee, these look wonderful and delish. You go girl!!!

[LotsaRaw]

Which mango pie recipe did you use? Please share :)

All looks heavenly!

[shine72]

Girl, you are SO kicking butt! ;) :)

I don't get to come here very often anymore, but when I do get to, it's SUCH a JOY to come to this thread! :)

Keep up the great progress you're making!

[ReneeH]

Girl, you are SO kicking butt!

I don't get to come here very often anymore, but when I do get to, it's SUCH a JOY to come to this thread! :)

Keep up the great progress you're making!

Thank you so much!!!!

Which mango pie recipe did you use?

Almost all of the food on this thread (and my 1st thread) is from Alissa's Book, Living on Live Food.

==================================================

Well, today is my last day on this challenge. Tomorrow I'm going to simplify and join GreenWoman on her 60 day challenge.

It's been quite a journey for me! I've seen some things change in the two months I've been doing this. I know that if I had been exercising more, I would have lost more. I plan to change that the next 60 days. I've had so much fun making these meals!!! But, I really wanna find the simplier side of eating "RAW". Alissa said that would happen over time, and I think that is where I am.

When I first did this challenge, I had lost 23 pounds in 30 days. Going back and forth from SAD to RAW for almost 2 years, I gained all of it back and a bit more. When I started my new Challenge 60 days ago, my body was pretty much adjusted to eating mostly RAW. I weighed in at 205 pounds. At the end of my 1st 30 days, I had lost 13 pounds. Now, I weigh 185 pounds! Total loss for 60 days: 20 pounds!

my waist went from a 42" to 38"
my chest stayed the same (of course :rolleyes:)
my Arms went from 15" to 11 & 1/2"
my Calf's went from 15" to 13"
my Thigh's went from 25" to 23"
my Hips went from 44" to 43"

*** No more PMS!!!! YEA!!! THATwas a HUGE change for me!!! Also, no more MIGRAINES!!!! No more depression!!!

***On the depression note, it's funny cuz my good friend, RAWSugarGal, is the one who told me that now the "Happy Renee" is back!!!! :) She said that she could see a difference in my personality when I went RAW this time.

My only regret is that I wished I had exercised more!!! That was my goal in doing the 2nd 30 days, but between twisting my ankle, getting sick, and working nights, I only exercised once or twice a week.

I am really glad I did the Challenge! It has helped me to stay focused on eating RAW and given me the choice and variety I needed!!! Alissa's book is PRICELESS!!!! I can't WAIT to meet her at the end of the month so that I can tell her in person what her book has done for my life.

Alissa's plan DOES work!!! It REALLY DOES!!! But, every person is different. The changes you will see will be different than mine. I've learned to be patient with myself. This is a JOURNEY. I didn't gain this weight in 60 days and I'm not gonna lose it all in 60 days. I knew that this was not a "miracle pill" when I started doing it. Exercise is a MUST for me. I know that. But, eating is also part of it. I feels SO GOOD to be RAW!!! I'm just happy to be on this road! And, I'm STAYIN' ON IT!!! :)

Thank you, Lucy for helping me to discover the "power of the GREEN SMOOTHIE"!!! You're the BEST!!!

Thank you, everyone!!! The support I've received has meant so much to me!!! More than words can say!!! I will treasure your words of encouragement and continue to be inspired by each of you!!! I love you all!!!!

:::blowing kisses to my fellow RAWbies, waving as I accept my "RAW GRAMMY!!!":::

(((HUGS))))
Nee'

[Veganforlife]

Oh Renee! I'm sitting here tearing up out of pure joy for you! I know what it's like to be sick and heavy and unhealthy and then to finally have an Angel come into my life (Alissa) and guide me to health.
I know this thread will be viewed by hundreds and reaching them. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!
I love you girl!!!

[soulstar]

Dear Renee,

Wow, what a wonderful journey you've been on. Thanks for all of the honesty and insights shared along the way.
You truly are an inspiration!! I haven't been on RFT for a little while and when I saw your continuing thread tonight, I was compelled to read the whole thing through. Amazing is all I can say. The dedication that you have shown and the energy that you have shared with so many of us lucky enough to meet you via RFT is priceless! Thank you for committing to yourself, and for taking the time to post pictures and give keep folks posted on your journey.
Just being able to see the lovely photos you shared of so many of ALissa's recipes that I have only heard about, brought them to life in a way that makes trying them out so much easier and fun, thanks to you!
I seem to get stuck in recipe ruts and make the same pate, or burgers, etc.over and over.
Watching your colorful, and beautifully presented journey through ALissa's program has got me energized to try out some of the Living on Live food recipes I have never made.

Thank you once again, and I am sure you and Green-Woman will be Raw-kin out on your next 60 day journey. All the best to you, Raw Warrior Woman!!
peace,
Elena

[ReneeH]

I know this thread will be viewed by hundreds and reaching them.

I hope so too!!! I'm thankful to Alissa for this forum that has allowed me to share my journey!


Thanks for all of the honesty and insights shared along the way. You truly are an inspiration!!

Thank you for committing to yourself, and for taking the time to post pictures and give keep folks posted on your journey.

Just being able to see the lovely photos you shared of so many of ALissa's recipes that I have only heard about, brought them to life in a way that makes trying them out so much easier and fun, thanks to you!

I really appreciated your comment, Soulstar! It means so much to me that people have appreciated the effort I made to do this!!! I had so much fun doing it!!! Even though I'm gonna simplify the next 60 days, I will not totally let go of making my favorite Alissa dishes!!! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words!!! :)


I am thin and getting even thinner. Look great and feel great.

I guess I am ok right where I am ..simple raw.

That's great for you. It really is. I'm happy for you. But, at first this didn't work for me. I needed more of a variety than being simply raw was giving me. I'm so grateful to Alissa for her yummy recipes!!! Without it, I wouldn't be here... :)

Now, I'm READY to simplify. Alissa said that would happen because that is the way that this lifestyle is meant to be. So, you're ahead in the game. But, it didn't start that way FOR ME. I'm glad that I was able to inspire those on this board who, like me, needed a variety to choose from.

I'm sure I'll continue to lose the weight that I need to lose, but I'm honestly NOT focused on that. This was a committment that I made to myself and it feels so good to have seen it to a completion. It really does! :)

[rawrawks]

congratulations sista.......wooohoooooo......rawk on!!!

[ReneeH]

I just noticed.....I'M A STICKY!!!!! YEA!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! What a priviledge!!!! That is sooo cool!!!!

[Green_Woman]

WoooOOOOoooOOoooTttt, Reneee!!!!!!!!

Your Sticky Status is INSPIRING!!!

I'll be updating daily (or NEARLY daily) on Dauntless (http://dauntlessdiva.com/2009/10/10/10-10-2009-a-date-that-shall-always-be-infamous-in-my-book/) about my own journey, and checking in here as much as possible, too!

Shall we start a new thread or recycle the other thread for OUR next 60-days???

:D

[Veganforlife]

I just noticed.....I'M A STICKY!!!!! YEA!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! What a priviledge!!!! That is sooo cool!!!!

This doesn't deserve to get lost. It's a proud testimony to Alissa for setting your path and YOU for taking this journey!
Honey child? I'm stuck on your inspiration like velcro!!! YOU totally got my butt back into un-cooking! Thank you!
love and (((hugs)))

[Green_Woman]

Inspiration = Velcro is the best image I've seen/heard/felt in a while... :D

[ReneeH]

[B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]
Shall we start a new thread or recycle the other thread for OUR next 60-days???

Sorry I couldn't post yesterday...I had to work and had a CRAZY day!!!

HUMMMM... I think we could start fresh with a new thread today, unless you've already done that...(I'll have to check)


....o.k., I FOUND it!!! Here's the link everyone: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=562467#post562467

Come on over and join us!!!! :)

[Green_Woman]

Now I have a silly country song going through my head... "Come on over, come on in... pull up a seat, take a load off your feet."

:D

[ReneeH]

I LOVE Shania!!! I knew I LIKED you!!!! ....Um, were we separated at birth? :D

[Green_Woman]

Maternal twins. :D

[Moretta]

Congratulations Renee, you have done such an awesome job of keeping everyone updated on your progress and love your wonderful photos of your delicious meals that you hae made.

You are such an inspiration to us all. Good luck on the rest of your RAWNESS journey.

[anniez]

Renee, I am just thrilled for you, and for all of us whom you inspired along the way. Contrats!!! I really understand what you are saying about eating more simply - I was doing just that when your first thread came along and you made me realize there was a time for more complicated foods, too. So, I have enjoyed making a lot of the recipes - and your photos really motivated me! I am back to simpler eating now since I have left my cold weather home for a warmer clime for a couple of months. I don't have Alissa's book here, so am just using recipes I can find online. Thanks again, for what you have done for me personally. And, BTW, I'm so glad you're a Sticky, because the info was just too good to get buried!

Annie

[Emmanuelle]

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/RAW%20Days%2031-60/KimChi.jpg

I need a resteraunt, yau'll!!!! This has become such a passion for me!!!! :)

I agree Renee!!!
Wow, I am only early into your thread, but the foods look amazing! Sadly I cannot see the pictures of the adorable children everyone speaks of, but maybe I will see them as I discover the thread further...
I think it is so amazing that you are a raw mommy :D

[ReneeH]

Thank you so much! My kids are doing well with me during the day... Different story when DH comes home with fast food!!! But oh well! :rolleyes: Just gotta do the best I can, right! :D

BTW, I took the photos of the kids off the thread. Just not comfortable with so much going on these days! But, believe me, they ARE adorable!!! :)

[lil fairy z girl]

hi,
thanks for doing this thread. Your pics look great. I was looking at them the other day, and it inspired me to get out my book again and relook at the recipes with a view to trying new ones.
your raw food looks really good :)

sal
~*~*~*

[shine72]

Look at you as a sticky! :) GO Renee! :)

[ReneeH]

Thanks you guys!!!

Hey, gotta tell you something funny!!! My Grandma (Who's almost 90 yrs old and quite a "PILL", let me tell you!!!) was walking behind me yesterday and says, "Hey, you're BUTT is SHRINKING!!!!!" :D She asked me what I was doing to lose weight... When I told her I'm still eating Living Foods, she actually said, "That's GREAT....keep it up!!!" :D

WHHAAATTT!!!!! In the past, she has rolled her eyes :rolleyes: when I even mentioned Living Foods!!! Now, she's giving me a thumbs up!!! Now THAT'S progress!!!! :)

[Green_Woman]

Renee, that is hilarious. Your Grandma sounds like a real handful. :D :D :D

[ReneeH]

Hey Rawbies!!!!! I'm on the train right now in BOSTON!!!!! On my way to meet my Mentor, Alissa the Great!!!!! It's taking 1 Airplane, 2 trains, and a cab to go see her!!!!! I'm SO excited! I've only been to Boston working and never left the Airport! This is my 1st time in the city and my first time taking the train!!!!!

Ironically, my hotel is around the corner from the Boston Grezzo, but Alissa is at the new one, so I must go there to see her. I'm not gonna have much time to b there...gotta work the flight home...but it's SOOO worth it to see Alissa! Her book has changed my life and I'm grateful for it!!!

Well, don't worry...I'll b careful and b safe!!!

AAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Veganforlife]

Oh MY GOSH! My heart is beating so fast for you! I can only imagine what YOU are feeling. You are one lucky chicka!!!
Touch HER!!!!!!!!

[ReneeH]

Helloooooo RAWbies!!!!!

Well, I'm back home!!! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY!!!! I'm gonna go ahead and post the photos first...I know you all are waiting for them...

PLEASE DO ME A FAVOR, THOUGH.... I WANT TO POST ALL OF THE PHOTOS I TOOK OF THE FOOD AND SUCH, BUT I'M ONLY ALLOWED TO POST 4 PER POST, SO IT'S GONNA TAKE A FEW TIMES BEFORE I'M DONE, IF YOU WANNA SEE ALL OF THE PHOTOS!!! SOOOOO, PLEASE ****WAIT**** TO POST A REPLY UNTIL I TELL YOU I'M DONE POSTING PHOTOS!!! THANKS!!!!

OUR BEAUTIFUL ALISSA!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos027.jpg

GREZZO!!!

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GREZZO!!!

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(REMEMBER, PLEASE DO ****NOT**** POST YOUR REPLIES YET!!!!)

[ReneeH]

PHOTOS CONTINUED...

Here's my lunch today: Alissa's WONDERFUL E-BLT (Eggplant BLT Sand Wrap)

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A ***HEAVENLY*** DESSERT!!!! ICECREAM W/BROWNIE ON BOTTOM (I forgot what she called this!!!)

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GREZZO!!! You can see Alissa's Cookies there!!! SOOO GOOD!

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(REMEMBER, PLEASE DO ****NOT**** POST YOUR REPLIES YET!!!!)

[ReneeH]

Photos continued....

O.k., here is ALL of the food I bought!!!

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HERE IS ALL OF THE FOOD:

PAPAYA STEAK

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos041.jpg

RAW COOKIE

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(not sure what this is, but it's GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos038.jpg

(I'M STILL ***NOT*** DONE YET!!! REMEMBER, PLEASE DO ****NOT**** POST YOUR REPLIES YET!!!!)

[ReneeH]

GRANOLA!!! THE ABSOLUTE ***BEST***!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos037.jpg

I THINK THIS IS THE GNOCCHI CABONARA...??? ...Like RAW Dumplings...

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MUSHROOM PIZZETA!!!

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GREEK PIZZETA!!!

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(I'M ****STILL**** NOT DONE YET! PLEASE HOLD YOUR REPLIES!!!)

[ReneeH]

Ummm... ****ALISSA, HELP ME OUT HERE!!!! :D I THINK THIS IS THE BLTA??? OR IS THIS THE TWIN SLIDERS???

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THINK THIS IS LIKE A SEED CHEESE WRAP!!! TO ****LIVE*** FOR!!!

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THIS IS THE BISTRO BURGER!!!

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[ReneeH]

RAW BROWNIE with the Lavender Blue IceCream in the back!!!

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EGGPLANT BACON

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos029.jpg

CHEESECAKE AND SIDES

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos028.jpg

ALISSA AGAIN...

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[ReneeH]

HERE IS ALISSA AND ***ME****!!!!

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I ****MUST**** say, Alissa was one of the most gracious, most considerate, most loving people I have ever met!!! She was very busy, yet she took time to explain the food to me and talk with me!!! She gives the most HONEST AND GENUINE HUGS!!!!!!! Her smile just LIGHTS up the ENTIRE room!!!!

Her staff were SO NICE!!!! They REALLY made me feel at home!!!!

The food was the BEST I HAVE *****EVER***** TASTED!!!!! I'M ***NOT*** JUST SAYING THAT....it TRULY is!!!! Everything was delicious!!! I hated getting full cuz I wanted to eat everything!!!!! I'm NOT kidding!!!! Her food is THAT good!!! The Cheese is AMAZING, the Pizza is just to LIVE for!!!! All of the Food just EXPLODES in your mouth!!! The flavor is TREMENDOUS!!!!! I couldn't STOP eating the Cheesecake!!!!! OMGOSH!!!!! The Brownie Sundae (oh, that's what's it's called)!!!! OMGOSH!!!!! All of her food is DELICIOUSLY TASTEY!!!! Lea does a FANTASTIC JOB!!! I told her I could easily live there and eat her food every day!!!!

This was an adventure I'm SOOOOO glad I went on!!!! I'll write more tomorrow...gotta get some sleep, it's been a WONDERFULLY LONG day!!!! :)

FEEL FEE TO POST NOW, IF YOU'D LIKE!!!! BUT, I'LL SEE YOU GUYS IN THE AM!!!!

[Suz58]

Thanks for posting those wonderfull pictures, it all looks so yummy. I can't wait for the Grezzo book to come out. What are all the little bottles in the photo behind Alissa?

[appifanie]

great job on the pics renee!!! i have some of the cheese in my fridge - it's amazing, isn't it?? i wanted some of the clove ice cream too but didn't get it. (alissa sometimes shops @ the health food store i go to, so they sell her cheese and ice cream:) )

pumpkin cheesecake and gelato!!!

[ReneeH]

...bumping... If you haven't seen the food at GREZZO, check out page 12 in this THREAD!!!!

[appifanie]

Thanks for posting those wonderfull pictures, it all looks so yummy. I can't wait for the Grezzo book to come out. What are all the little bottles in the photo behind Alissa?

i have a to-go menu for the new grezzo, and there's a section of the menu with herbal elixirs - i'm going to guess it's the various elixirs they add (i.e. kava kava, hawthorne, ashwagunda, etc.)

[katchmoleen]

Oh, Renee, it all looks so wonderful, I am so glad you got this experience! the good looks amazing. I am particularly intrigued by that papaya steak. It looks like a piece of fish!

[soulstar]

Renee
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
For sharing this amazing experience.

I LOVE YOUR Photos!!!!

It actually brought tears to my eyes. Happy ones! To see the loving energy of Alissa and you together is so uplifting!! The gorgeous smiles the 2 of you had in the final photos, truly touched me! Such lovely beaming smiles just went straight to my heart! Wow!!!

I am so very happy that you were able to experience all of the amazing energy of Grezzo, the warm and friendly staff, the generous and genuine spirit of Alissa explaining the foods, and the incredibly delectable and beautiful foods themselves.

Your photos are awesome , you are so thoughtful to share this experience with your Raw Food Talk buds!
The food at GREZZO looks soo delicious, I can't wait one day to try it!
Love to you, and Thanks to Alissa for her wise, down-to-earth and accessible nature. She truly RAWKS!!!

[Veganforlife]

Oh my oh my oh my! I just squealed with delight seeing you both and I see Alissa's grip on your shoulder! I am using that as my wallpaper at work! I cannot imagine meeting my Angel. I mean this woman came into my life when I was so sick and thought death surely had to feel better than "existing".
Alissa is a beautiful woman; one can feel the energy through her words, her smile, her being.
Ah Renee enjoy this trip! I cannot wait to hear more and see more photos!
You ARE beautiful. I am so glad YOU came into my life too.
Love you girlfriend!!!

[Green_Woman]

Wowser. I am drooling over those pictures. I mean, wow... I just... wow... I think John and I need to make our Christmas Vacation a trip to Boston!!!

Renee, btw, girlie, you are looking FABULOUS - your skin is so clear and vibrant and alive. :D And Alissa just looks amazing. There is no way she's in her 40's. NO way!!

I LOVE how RAW keeps you young and beautiful and vibrant!!!

I LOVE RAW!

:D

[islesgirl]

Renee,
I just finished looking at all your marvelous photos of Grezzo. It sounds as if your trip was just super exciting, heart warming and inspirational (for us too). I saw from Alissa's DVD just how loving, sincere and real she is as a human being. How blessed you are to have met her and to be among those of us who have learned from her about living raw foods.:D

(((hugs)))
Sue.

[ReneeH]

You guys!!! I'm STILL enjoying my food from GREZZO!!!! I re-froze the Icecream, Cheescake, and Cheese... The rest I'm eating one meal at a time!! I have enough food to last me another day or two...maybe even THREE!!! It feels so good not to have to un-cook anything for the week cuz I got so much food when I saw Alissa!!!

I'm making Flax Crackers right now. That's one of the things that stood out to me in the beginning of my visit, Alissa gave me a sample of hers and I just fell in LOVE with them. She makes hers a LOT thinner than mine and they tasted SOOO GOOD!!! So, I made mine super thin tonight and I can't wait to have them with the cheese tomorrow!!!

Of course, the Pizzas were the first to go!!! They were SOOOOO GOOD!!! I'm soaking some flax crackers and Buckwheat and I'm gonna make the Pizza Bread that Alissa gave me with the Eggplant Bacon Wrap. I think by far that was the BEST meal!!! And, the Cookie is da BOMB!!!! OMGOSH, it's INCREDIBLE YAU'LL !!!!!

If you haven't been to Grezzo yet and you have an opportunity, you MUST go!!!! The prices are very reasonable and the food is TERRIFIC!!!! The food was worth every penny I spent...I'd TOTALLY do it again!!! I can't say enough about it! And, of course, I loved spending time with Alissa! She was so down to earth and genuine!!! It feels good that our Mentor is such a wonderful person, inside and out. :)

[anniez]

Renee, I envy you with all that yummy food. Please let us know how long those things are keeping in your fridge! That's the one question I have about all of these recipes - how long can we keep them before they go bad? I know it's different for everything, but some guidelines would be great!

Annie

[lil fairy z girl]

wow the food at Grezzo's looks amazing. Wow what a brilliant experience and to meet Alissa too! Wow. Excellent....


sal
~*~*~*

[Aleesha Sattva]

renee, did you leave any food for anyone else? oh man... you must be in heaven. i'm salivating just looking at your pics!!!

congrats girlfriend... great journey you are walking!

[JennaHoneyBear]

Renee! thanks for all of the wonderful Grezzo pictures! THEY LOOK AMAZING!!!
I can't wait to visit Grezzo...someday...:rolleyes::)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Hey Renee!!
I'm so glad you got to meet Alissa!!!
These pictures are really awesome!!! and radiating with so much joy!
Lucky you!!! :)

[rawrawks]

Going over as soon as I can!!! Not far from me!!! Cant wait!

[somelikeitraw]

Thank you Renee!!!
What a great pic of you and Alissa!
LOVE all of your photos!

[Veganforlife]

I told you I have you and Alissa as my wallpaper (background) on my computer!
I LOVE IT!
Makes my heart smile!

[ReneeH]

Please let us know how long those things are keeping in your fridge! That's the one question I have about all of these recipes - how long can we keep them before they go bad? I know it's different for everything, but some guidelines would be great!

Well, most RAW meals with nuts can last from 3-4 days...up to about a week...(like Pate's...) What I did was, when I got home, I put most of what I brought in the Freezer and just put it in the Dehydrator a few hours before I wanted to eat them. That seemed to work well. Some things I kept out, though... but the Icecream, Cheese, and CheeseCakes were re-frozen easily. The Pizza's didn't even stand a chance in the Frig!!!!! LOL!!!! The Burgers I had 2 days later and they were SOOOO GOOODD!!! The only thing I wish was that all of the Sauces and Guac were placed on the side so that I could warm it up separately, but I'm happy with my whole package from Grezzo!!!


I told you I have you and Alissa as my wallpaper (background) on my computer!
I LOVE IT!
Makes my heart smile!

WOWWWW!!!! What a TREMENDOUS HONOR!!!! (blush, blush....) THANK YOU!!!! That is SO COOL!!!! Meeting ALISSA was one experience I'll never forget!!! As I told her, I'm DEFINITELY planning another trip to see her!!! I wanna bring my Hubby and Kids, who are STILL mad at me for not taking them!!! LOL!!!

==================

Ever Since I got back from meeting Alissa, I could NOT get her Flax Crackers off of my mind!!!! So, I MADE THEM the way that SHE makes them...SUPER THIN!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/FlaxCrackers001.jpg

AND HERE IT IS FROM THE SIDE:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/FlaxCrackers002.jpg

AND, ***NOW*** I know What Alissa means when she says that the "goo" will hold it together!!! It's SO much better this WAY!!!! Thanks Alissa!!!

I also could NOT get Alissa's Pizza and her Eggplant Bacon Sandwich out of my mind!!! So, I made her Pizza Bread for them both:

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It turned out SOOOO MUCH BETTER this time!!!! Just talking with her and the tips Alissa gave me for them made a HUGE difference!!!!

I also could not get her GRANOLA out of my head!!!! So, I also made the Granola in Alissa's book!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/AuntLynnVisitPhotos021.jpg

I must say, this SCARED me at first!!!!! It looks NOTHING like the one at Grezzo!!! The ingredients are very different... But, when it was done dehydrating, it's actually REALLLY GOOD!!! I wish that it was a bit sweeter, so next time I will add more fruit to it. The Granola that Lea made at Grezzo is 100X's BETTER, mind you... But, the one in Alissa's book holds it's own well!!! (I also added Raisons to mine...)

Alissa...please consider shipping the Granola too!!! I'd buy a TON of it!!!! (SMILE)

[Veganforlife]

Oh yeah baby! I love making my crackers thin...they are crunchier. I am so loving un-cooking right now. It's been over a year! Where I was renting I had all my "stuff" put away so the hardwood floors could be re-done. Then moving the HFS - way too busy, too tired to un-cook, then me moving. Now I'm loving this.
People laugh at me for taking pics of my Raw food goodnesses, but to me they are works of art.
Nature at it's finest!!!
Nee'? Keep posting those pics baby!!!

[ReneeH]

OOOHHHH, I forgot to mention what Alissa showed me about her Eggplant Bacon!!! Hers is SUPER THINNER than mine!!! And has 10X's the flavor!!! So, she said to use a Veggie Peeler instead of the Mandolin to peel the Eggplant!!!! She goes all around the Eggplant with the Peeler and it is marinated like that!!! I bought 2 of them and will have them dehydrated by the evening!!!!

Here's Alissa's Again:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Photos029.jpg

JUST LOOKING AT IT, YOU CAN ***SEE*** THE FLAVOR IN IT!!! Believe me when I tell you, this is 'da BOMB!!!! :)

[Veganforlife]

mmmmmmm!!!!!!

Oh crap! I just drooled all over my keyboard!

Hate when that happens! LOL!!! :p:eek::cool:

[Moretta]

Wow, love the photo of you and Alissa. The food looks delish and you are one lucky gal to have met Alissa.

I am thinking of making a trip out to Boston one day.

[ReneeH]

mmmmmmm!!!!!!

Oh crap! I just drooled all over my keyboard!

Hate when that happens! LOL!!!

LOLLLL!!!! I just ****LOVE**** it when you do that!!!! :p


Wow, love the photo of you and Alissa. The food looks delish and you are one lucky gal to have met Alissa.
I am thinking of making a trip out to Boston one day.

Thank you! Yes, You MUST!!! I'm telling you, the food is out of this world, but meeting Alissa was such a pleasure!!! She made me feel right at home!!! She's such a sweet person and you can feel the warmth of the place just being there!!!

[anniez]

Hey, Renee, thanks for the tips! I think I need to make my crackers thinner! I'm going to try the eggplant bacon with a peeler, but not until I finish Alissa's book!

Great pics!

Annie

[Veganforlife]

Hey, Renee, thanks for the tips! I think I need to make my crackers thinner! I'm going to try the eggplant bacon with a peeler, but not until I finish Alissa's book!

Great pics!

Annie

I've ONLY made it with a peeler. Have have folks made it other ways?

[anniez]

VFL: I've always used my mandoline. Makes it pretty thin, but the peeler may be thinner.

Annie

[Veganforlife]

VFL: I've always used my mandoline. Makes it pretty thin, but the peeler may be thinner.

Annie

OH! That's too funny. I've always used the peeler...interesting!

[Green_Woman]

I confess, I simply sliced my eggplant with my little veggie knife! I guess it was pretty thick.... :D

[anniez]

I can't make any bacon until I finish all the recipes in Alissa's book, so could someone try this experiment:

Make some slices with a mandoline and some with a peeler and let us know the result. Which is thinner?

Annie - who will be missing that bacon. Gotta hurry up and finish Alissa's recipes!

[ReneeH]

Hey Annie!

Page 2 of THIS THREAD shows the thick slices of the Eggplant Bacon in my Dehydrator. I used a Mandolin for those. Also, see page 4 and page 6...there are several pictures of mine there. Page 12 shows Alissa's Bacon from GREZZO sliced with a veggie peeler. I made mine her way and it's SOOO GOOD!!! Actually, it's great both ways, but I got more slices her way...but, it was gone just as fast!!!! LOL!!!

Hers turned out a lot thicker than mine and was WAAAY Stronger in flavor. But, I use the recipe here on RFT from Cherie (RAWkinlocs) that uses Ume Plum Vinegar. Both are FABULOUS!!!

[rawrawks]

I just bought an eggplant tonight to make some...planning a night in the kitchen. Well not all night...cuz I gotta sleep!

[ReneeH]

Hey Bette...

Can you make some with a veggie peeler and some with a Mandolin sliced thicker and tell us what you think is better? I like 'um both!!! But, I don't like the seed parts!!!

[rawrawks]

Haha funny you asked. I sliced some with a veggie peeler and it didnt go so well so I sliced some thicker...soooooo I just happen to have both.

They are in the hottub soaking and when they holler "UNCLE!" I will let em out and into the sauna. Keep you posted!

[anniez]

Haha funny you asked. I sliced some with a veggie peeler and it didnt go so well so I sliced some thicker...soooooo I just happen to have both.

They are in the hottub soaking and when they holler "UNCLE!" I will let em out and into the sauna. Keep you posted!

When you sliced them thicker did you use a knife?

And, yes, do let us know!

[rawrawks]

Hi you all....yes I used a knife. I made a video today on the results and I am having trouble posting it...I am getting tech help in a half hour n will hopefully get it up for you...wooohoooo

[ReneeH]

In the past, I usually used a Mandolin. I made some tonight and I used a Veggie Peeler and went all around the Eggplant like they do at Grezzo. I think I like mine better that way...plus you get more! But, I don't like the seed parts...but I didn't like that part with the Mandolin either...

[rawrawks]

I made a funny vid about this eggplant topic. I cant get it to load. Anyway I liked the thicker better. I was sooo yummy. The thin was crispy like with not much taste but the thick was super! You would love the vid. oh well.

[Veganforlife]

I have some in my "D" right now. I have always used a veggie peeler and it turns out really good. Love this stuff to munch on, or sprinkle on salads, or a UBLT (un-bacun, lettuce, tomato samwich)...

[rawrawks]

ummmmmmmmm yuummmmmm I have eggplant bacon made, spicy cheeze blocks, and then I will get some tomatoes and i want to make a burger...I will today!! oooo la la. Gotta go make a new video for my tv show....wooohoooo

[ReneeH]

Just wanted you guys to know...my kiddos LOVE the Eggplant Bacon this way...With the veggie peeler...so I'm gonna make mine like this from now on...

[anniez]

In the past, I usually used a Mandolin. I made some tonight and I used a Veggie Peeler and went all around the Eggplant like they do at Grezzo. I think I like mine better that way...plus you get more! But, I don't like the seed parts...but I didn't like that part with the Mandolin either...

Renee, what exactly do you mean about "all the way around the eggplant?" Sorry to be so dense!

Annie

[Green_Woman]

Looks like I need a new butternut squash recipe! I'm burned out on the Baked Mac'N Cheese for now. :eek:

I also have found I don't really like the Marinara! Wow... I'm a picky RAW eater. :D Who'd've thought...

[ReneeH]

Renee, what exactly do you mean about "all the way around the eggplant?" Sorry to be so dense!

Annie

Sorry for replying so late...got my foot X-Rayed today...sprain still hurts!!! Then, had a death in family!!! (my 94 yr old Aunt). So, been pretty busy...

I did make Cornbleet's Walnut Pate for my Mom today. She noticed I am losing more weight, which made me feel good... :)

As for peeling the Eggplant well, when you peel the Eggplant all the way around, just keep peeling the insides the same way until u get to the center seeds. I don't like that part, so I toss um...

[rawrawks]

I was JUST looking at Jennifers Walnut Pate and wanted to make it!!! woweeee

Hope your foot feels better. Sorry for your loss sweety.

[rawrawks]

Renee,The eggplant answer I was finally able to get to upload!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZQ1N7dcsZQ

[ReneeH]

Yea, I like 'um both as well...more the thin ones for me, though... Just about to put some in the Big "D"!!! They sure don't last long, huh!!!:cool:

[ReneeH]

Hey Yau'll!!!

Check this out!!! MY VERSION OF GREZZO'S BLTE SANDWICH!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/11-18-09Photos007.jpg

HERE'S WHAT I USED:

Alissa's Pizza Bread
Eggplant Bacon
Lettuce/Tomato/Onion/Avacado/Cucumber MARINATED in EVOO, RAW Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Scallions

****TRUST ME****!!!! It's REALLY, REALLY GOOD!!! :)

[rawrawks]

oh my!!! It looks delisheeeosoooooo!!!!

[Veganforlife]

I'm drooling...thanks! Now my keyboard is a mess. And funny, no one saw me lick the monitor! PHEW!:D:eek::p

[Green_Woman]

Renee... now I have to try that recipe. :eek:

[ReneeH]

OH yea BABY!!! It's as good as it looks all right!!!

The dressing was not in Alissa's book, so I called Grezzo and her "head chef" walked me through it. All the people that work for Alissa are really GREAT! I appreciated that she took the time to walk me through it...she could have just let someone else give me the ingredients, but she didn't. She took the time to speak with me which was Great! Next on my to do list is to make Alissa's Chili!!! I can just taste it!!!! (licking my lips...)

[Green_Woman]

Which reminds me... someone on here posted a Chili recipe and now I need to find it again because it looked RRRAWESOME...

Renee - I made Alissa's chili a couple years ago and it was GOOOOOOOD....

[ReneeH]

I know it was our Lovely Lucy Lu who posted that! Here's the Link:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=48555&highlight=Alissa%27s+chili&page=17

It's the last one on this page...and it looks SOOO GOOD!!!

I like the one posted on the Winter Warming Foods Thread too! I think I'll make that one today cuz I won't have to sprout anything for it.....

[healthy juicer]

Wow, I love your enthusiasm! you've got me pumped - to say that this is inspirational I think would be too much of an understatement so thanks for your knowledge!! :D

[ReneeH]

I just popped in for a second to say goodbye to everyone who supported me here. I don't want to leave with bad feelings...that's not me. But I don't feel like this is the place for me anymore. Those who know me know why. I just didn't want to leave without saying goodbye. I wish you all the best in your RAW journeys... I WILL ABSOLUTELY stay Raw. I appreciate Alissa and what this site has meant to me the last two years, but I feel like the "spirit" here has changed, so it's time for me to move on. If you'd like to keep in touch, I'd love that!!! Just email me at: PioneerSpiritNee@yahoo.com .....(HUGS to all of you....)

[snoops]

Good luck with everything Renee. Keep it raw. You were an inspiration to a lot of people here.

[freshlight]

awww stay, please! You are such an inspiration and I love reading your posts :) This forum needs wonderful people like you


AND

we can now edit our posts with no time limit :D

Thank you, Alissa.

Renee, we miss ya! Come back asap, promise???? ((((((hugs))))))

[ReneeH]

Hey EVERYONE!!!! :)

Well, I'm BAAACCCKKKKKK!!!!!!

Alissa has sent me the most beautiful e-mails!!! Truly, our Mentor is something SPECIAL!!! She has a BIG HEART and a TREMENDOUS SPIRIT!!!!

We spoke about some of the things that have been going on with the forum recently...(Don't worry, I ***WONT*** go into that again!!! ;)) Anyway, she has helped me to get passed all of that now and I'm in the process of putting my photos back were they were. When people are hurt, they do things that seems to make since at the time, but in reality are acting through the hurt feelings. I think that's what happened in my case. I regret so much taking the photos off the site...but, I still have them and all I need to do is put them back. It'll take me a while, so bear with me...there are over 100 photos of food!!!!

For me, it's all about the FOOD. It's all about ENCOURAGING one another to Stay RAW!!! That's why I started coming here and that's why I decided to come back.

I want to thank all of you who e-mailed me!!!! It feels so good to know that I encouraged so many here!!! What a blessing for me to touch your lives in that way!!! That must be what Alissa feels everytime she helps someone!!!

I also want to apologize to all of you for my part in the craziness. I missed you guys so much the last couple of days!!!! So, please let's all forgive one another and get back to the REAL REASON we all all here....RAW AND LIVING FOOD!!!!

((((HUGS)))))
Nee'

:D

[snoops]

I'm glad you are back and I missed your photos for sure!!

Opps my post started a new page. Please go back and read Renee's post too!

[Rawkinlocs]

'Atta girl 'Nee! ;)


Hey EVERYONE!!!! :)

Well, I'm BAAACCCKKKKKK!!!!!!

Alissa has sent me the most beautiful e-mails!!! Truly, our Mentor is something SPECIAL!!! She has a BIG HEART and a TREMENDOUS SPIRIT!!!!

We spoke about some of the things that have been going on with the forum recently...(Don't worry, I ***WONT*** go into that again!!! ;)) Anyway, she has helped me to get passed all of that now and I'm in the process of putting my photos back were they were. When people are hurt, they do things that seems to make since at the time, but in reality are acting through the hurt feelings. I think that's what happened in my case. I regret so much taking the photos off the site...but, I still have them and all I need to do is put them back. It'll take me a while, so bear with me...there are over 100 photos of food!!!!

For me, it's all about the FOOD. It's all about ENCOURAGING one another to Stay RAW!!! That's why I started coming here and that's why I decided to come back.

I want to thank all of you who e-mailed me!!!! It feels so good to know that I encouraged so many here!!! What a blessing for me to touch your lives in that way!!! That must be what Alissa feels everytime she helps someone!!!

I also want to apologize to all of you for my part in the craziness. I missed you guys so much the last couple of days!!!! So, please let's all forgive one another and get back to the REAL REASON we all all here....RAW AND LIVING FOOD!!!!

((((HUGS)))))
Nee'

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[snoops]

thanks rawkinlocs - thats a good way to get the post on this page.:D

[Eva]

Renee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So exciting! I'm so glad you will be out and about encouraging people like you do. I will now use all the smilies I am allotted in an attempt to express the smile on my face. :D:D:D:D

[terry brown]

Love your energy Renee!!!!
Always enjoy your posts!:)

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Renee, I am sooooo glad you're back!!! You're way too awesome for words!! Thank you for letting your light shine!!! :)

[Green_Woman]

Oh, happy day!!!! My twin is back!!!


:D :D :D


Renee, thank you for coming "home" and bringing back your Light spirit and Raw Enthusiasm!!!


<3 <3 <3

[anniez]

Hooray! Welcome back, girlfriend. So glad it's worked out for you!

Annie

[Lara]

SOOOO HAPPPPPPY that you are back with your bold, beautiful self! I'm new here (relatively speaking) and I always love it when I read your posts.
Thanks for coming back. You are an inspiration to many.

Lara

[stellaJewels]

hey Renee, I've never posted on your threads, but I really enjoy reading them and being a "lurker" on them, so even though you don't know me I feel like I know you (you're an RFT celeb baby!). Anyway, just thought I'd (finally) say hello, thank you for all your posts, and I'm really glad you're back too!

Your hard work and energy truly shows through your posts, and I'm sure all the love you put into your creations makes them taste 1000 times better!;)

Keep up the fantastic work!

xoxo,
Dana