Feb 2011 - 30 day MONTHLY Challenge - Please join us! [Archive]

Aleesha Sattva

02-12-2011, 10:11 PM

Welcome welcome welcome!!! :excited:

Welcome to the 30 day challenge. :eat I know this month has already begun but I want to take a moment to welcome you all to our new monthly format.

We are going to have one thread per month (I may split it into two if it gets too long) so we can create a community of support within this challenge. You can join this thread at any time during the month. Don't be shy... we love new posters!!! So if you want to join us... please do!

I welcome people who are already 100% raw to join in the conversation - supporting our challengers in their quest! :cheer:

This thread is specifically for those of you who are eager to commit to a month of eating 100% raw foods and seeing miraculous results!

I will start a new challenge thread on the first of every month. If I forget... send me a quick email and remind me... I'll get the challenge thread online for you quickly.

The focus of the monthly challenge is on staying raw and accountability. Therefore, if you have eaten all raw and then slip up and have something cooked, don't beat yourself up over it or dwell on it - but this is not space to discuss it. You are more than welcome to document it in your journal/blog or ask for help in the discussion area, but it is not necessary (and not allowed) to discuss your slip-up here in the challenge threads, just get right back on track and keep going! This thread is about celebrating what you are eating that IS raw!

I welcome you all to share pics of your dishes, ask questions, share what you are consuming (as long as it's raw). We are here to listen to your emotional and physical challenges. So share share share!!! :hug

OH and the best part of this (not only the support but...) you can subscribe to this thread and get notified every time someone posts to it. This way you will be connected!

So let's get this party started!!!

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 12:35 AM

So... let's all check in. Who's doing the 30 day raw challenge this month?

OnMyJourney

02-13-2011, 08:18 AM

Good morning :heart:

Today's breakfast - Green smoothie: kale, banana, msm (for my knee), chia seeds, cacao powder with maca, water, ice AND my eggplant bacon. Pictures were posted in the other thread last night.

It's not completely ready, but I found enough "crispy" pieces to enjoy as I "checked" on them to consider it breakfast. lol Next time I will use much less cayenne, but overall I LOVE this recipe. This bacon is awesome. My daughter, unbelievably, didn't like it. She said it was "too spicy" and couldn't get past that. It was a tad bit more than I expected, but the yumminess of the other flavors came through VERY well for me. I love it and might just keep this on hand for salads, my pizza or just to chomp on!

If you haven't tried it, you simply must! And guess what y'all? This is the FIRST time I've ever had eggplant in my whole life! Can you believe that?
So many things I declared I didn't like while on SAD w/o even trying them. So glad I'm over being stupid...in that regard anyway. :p

Sidenote: Aleesha, is there a way to merge the past 12 days into this thread?

Have a fabulous day everyone! :throwhearts:

changeisgood

02-13-2011, 08:55 AM

Good Sunday Morning to you all!

Thank you, Aleesha, for creating this community. I feel the energy already!

On My Journey - the eggplant in the pic looked great. It's amazing what we are willing to try and do for this way of eating. There is a raw eggplant dish, even for SAD, (spelling?) ratatouli. And I saw a recipe for chili in a RAW cookbook. Totally different texture.

I pictured a BLT, hold the bread and some raw mayo. Yum! Reminded me of the movie, 5 Easy Pieces (you may be too young). Scene where Jack Nicholson (If you haven't seen the shining, it's a good one, if you like scary movies) orders tuna, and waitress says it only comes as a sandwich, after a few minutes of arguing with her, in total frustration,he orders a tuna sandwich, hold the bread.

Right now, I'm having my quart of water with lemon. I took my flax crackers out of the dehydrator - came out great - will make hummus tomorrow - if I can find raw chickpeas I will soak overnight, otherwise I'll make it with zuchinni. And I finished my apple slices - perfect to take to the movies later today.

Soaked flax seeds remind me of chia seeds that have been soaked, only on steroids! uck! - Am I supposed to rince that uckiness off or keep it so it holds the crackers together??????????????????? I would have thought to rince since its what wwe wanted to get rid off in the first place - so the flax is beneficial, but what do I know...I'm just learning everything and soaking it up like a sponge!

B- juicing oranges with my hubby - and will turn mine into a smothie with collard greens, and I have some strawberries left to use. And, of course, all my other good stuff.
L - something creative since hubby is having something enticing, but full of stick to the ribs gunk. (Come to far to blow how my colon is excited to be raw) Probably a hena shake and fruit salad. Apples with tahini dip.
D- I'm thinking another GS since it will be late after the movie.
And my kiwi or blueberries with dried coconut and agave as a snack.

Have a great Sunday.

pippin07

02-13-2011, 10:37 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 10:37 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 10:40 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 10:43 AM

The eggplant bacon recipe must be in her new book. I cant find in her LOLF book. Do you just marinate it in shou?

I am going out of town today; so not sure what dinner will entail. But I am having a bunch of sweet juicy orange for breakfast again. I will take some bananas for lunch. Will take some nuts & seeds and more fruit in case there's nothing I can eat where I am going. If there is as least a good salad that would be nice. Oh, I better bring some lemons for it just in case.

Have a nice Sunday all you raw foodies.

Hi Pippin!!

Yes, the eggplant bacon recipe is in her new book, but I think if you do a search (with the yellow banana at the top of the page - for "bacon") there will be another recipe that comes up somewhere down the line......

Have a fun day out & about!!!
Great plan for taking Raw yummies with you~:cheer:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 10:49 AM

Ah look at this gorgeous thread, so much love, light and energy in here! I won't be merging the other threads together into this one. We'll simply begin now and go from here. It's the half way mark for the month which is where I'll be splitting the thread if needed each month.

I may even share some pics of my juices (as per Monk's suggestion to me)... and I'll be here supporting you all as you venture into 100% raw! AND remember... you can continue on past the 30 day mark. Create your own 100 day challenge (for example) and just keep on posting in these threads - it's a great way to show others that 30 days can simply be the beginning!

:excited: let's have a raw party! :throwhearts:

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 10:56 AM

Morning Everyone!!!! :excited:

I am enjoying my cup of tea~

I also had a spoonful of coconut oil this morning.......and......

Today is my Sunday Weigh-In Day!!!!!!!

The Results??????

I've "released" (Aleesha taught me that - we don't want them to "find" us again....like when we "lose" them....lol).....another 1.5#s this week!!!!!!!:woohoo:

Now, that makes a total of 13# since 1/3/11!!!!

You have seen what I eat.....I don't "limit" anything.....just like Alissa says....
This past week was VERY cold & I craved "heavier" foods....nuts, seeds, avocados, coconut oil.....and I STILL released weight!!!!

I believe your body is your best guide - LISTEN TO HER/HIM!!!!

I go through lots of "phases"....sometimes I can't get enough fruit, other times it veggies/greens, sometimes fats...sometimes recipes.....just go with the flow & eat Raw - you are gifting your body with the nutrients it's asking for!!!

While I'm very happy I'm releasing these extra pounds, I am also conscious that it is not the primary focus for eating Raw.....making choices that are full of nutrients that my body is looking for - is what it's all about!! The weight release (and YES! it will happen) - is secondary to the repair/cleansing my body is taking care of first & foremost~:meditating:

So, sorry to turn that into a long post, but I just want everyone to remember why Raw is AWESOME - we are building new, stronger cells with each meal -so, don't worry so much about logistics & rules....JUST EAT RAW!!!!!! :cheer:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 11:01 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 11:03 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 11:05 AM

AND... I've noticed how much more focused you've been since going raw. Your moods have also been much lighter. So no - it's not just about releasing weight but heck... the releasing of the weight is a beautiful gift!!! Congrats Monk!!!
:coolbanana:coolbanana:coolbanana:coolbanana

oh ya... a cool banana line dancing event!!!

You are 100% on the mark!!!

My moods & focus are SO much better, along with my patience, motivation....this is HUGE for me....OH!! and my energy levels are so much higher, SO MUCH!!!

Thanks for the banana line dance - I LOVE IT!!! lol

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 11:08 AM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 11:11 AM

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 11:11 AM

and if you go to the top of a thread and click on 'thread tools' you will be given the option to subscribe to a thread. be sure to select "instant emails" if you want to be notified every time someone posts. you can also select a subscription when you are on the advanced post page. it's below the post button.

queenkel

02-13-2011, 12:37 PM

Happy Sunday Everyone!

OMJ - That eggplant bacon sounds delish! I may just have to try creating my own at some point...:drool:

CHange - Good luck with your crackers! I haven't had ANY luck with my dehydrator so far but will try again someday.

Pippin - Have fun on your out of towner!

Monk - Yay for the weight release!!! I love all the things that are happening to me with raw but is sure feels good to see some measurable results every now and again!

Aleesha - Thank you! This is a way better way to do the monthly challenge!:cheer:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 12:39 PM

Aleesha - Thank you! This is a way better way to do the monthly challenge!:cheer:

I totally agree! I'm soooo into creating a community within the threads... that's why I do the fasting section this way. I'm just so happy to get the "go ahead" from Alissa to do the same with this section!!!

And remember everyone... :useless:

queenkel

02-13-2011, 12:40 PM

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 12:49 PM

:trampoline: congrats on the weight release queen!!! that's great news!

ReneeH

02-13-2011, 01:21 PM

"Hey, Hey, Hey....(dum, dum, dum)... What 'ya got to say!!!!

.....RAW FOOOOOODDDD!!!! RAW FOOD SWINGIN', SWINGIN', SWINGIN'!!!!!"

(insert DANCING LADY here!!!!)

Hey yau'll!!! What a WONDERFUL DAY this is on the newly improved CHALLENGE thread!!!! I have been RAWIN' it UP, yau'll!!!!!

Here' what I've had so far:

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE (My Children drink me out of Almond Milk & Home, so I had to make some more and I used some to make this Smoothie:

Almond Milk, Banana, Blueberry!!! YUMMMMMM!!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2405.jpg

Then, I nibbled on Alissa's WONDERFUL Granola from RFFE (rarely a week goes by when I don't have some!!!!):

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Raw%20Food%20for%20Everyone%20PHOTOS/1000000437.jpg

Then, I ate some strawberries and blackberries as I made another batch of Banana Leather with fruit on top.

I also made this:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000717.jpg

It's a SPIN on Alissa's Star Anise Papaya Steak!!! The "SPIN" is that I used Portobella Mushrooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also put this in the "Big D"....Veggies to make Alissa's Mushroom Tea from RFFE!!! I've made it hundreds of times, but never took photos:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000718.jpg

If you guys are missing DELICIOUS BROTH, be sure to make this one!!!! I'll put the finished product on my RFFE Thread!!!!

(Insert SHAKE MY BOODY LADY..... :-D)

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 01:37 PM

oh i've sooooooooo wanted to make that broth. and i could for this fast. i was going to make it for yule... can't remember why that didn't happen but i know there was a reason. hmmm....

anyway i'm gonna do it this week!!! thanks Nee!!!

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 02:27 PM

I'm going to have to make this quick because I'm starving. I weighed myself this morning and I lost another 2 pounds!!!! And don't worry, I don't plan on 'finding' them again anytime soon, lol.

My plan for today is below. Nothing fancy as I have a finance midterm tomorrow morning and I won't really have time to fiddle about in the kitchen. Wish me luck!

B- gs
L- veg juice
D- salad

That is GREAT queenkel!!!
Woohoo!!!
I like your simple, raw day~

"Hey, Hey, Hey....(dum, dum, dum)... What 'ya got to say!!!!

.....RAW FOOOOOODDDD!!!! RAW FOOD SWINGIN', SWINGIN', SWINGIN'!!!!!"

(insert DANCING LADY here!!!!)

Hey yau'll!!! What a WONDERFUL DAY this is on the newly improved CHALLENGE thread!!!! I have been RAWIN' it UP, yau'll!!!!!

Here' what I've had so far:

BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE (My Children drink me out of Almond Milk & Home, so I had to make some more and I used some to make this Smoothie:

Almond Milk, Banana, Blueberry!!! YUMMMMMM!!!!!

Then, I nibbled on Alissa's WONDERFUL Granola from RFFE (rarely a week goes by when I don't have some!!!!):

Then, I ate some strawberries and blackberries as I made another batch of Banana Leather with fruit on top.

I also made this:

It's a SPIN on Alissa's Star Anise Papaya Steak!!! The "SPIN" is that I used Portobella Mushrooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also put this in the "Big D"....Veggies to make Alissa's Mushroom Tea from RFFE!!! I've made it hundreds of times, but never took photos:

If you guys are missing DELICIOUS BROTH, be sure to make this one!!!! I'll put the finished product on my RFFE Thread!!!!

(Insert SHAKE MY BOODY LADY..... :-D)

Hey, Hey, Hey Lady Renee!!!

I LOVE the pics!!
I'm so happy to see you here!!! (((Hugs)))~monk~

oh i've sooooooooo wanted to make that broth. and i could for this fast. i was going to make it for yule... can't remember why that didn't happen but i know there was a reason. hmmm....

anyway i'm gonna do it this week!!! thanks Nee!!!

Cool - let us know how you like it Aleesha!!!

P.S......Look at me!! I'm "multi-quoting"!! lol

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 02:30 PM

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 02:48 PM

Sorry Aleesha~....and now we know!! lol......hmmm....I'm having troubles with the "attachment" section....I keep getting errors....I tried it a couple ways too....

Well....
Here's what I had for lunch! :eat

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-13-11003.jpg

It's the "not tuna pate" from last night combined with 1 avocado & 1 tomato...spritzed with braggs aminos & sprinkled with nutritional yeast.....I can taste more dill in the pate today, which I like!!

I had a smoothie for breakfast & another cup of tea....I'm thinking of having a kombucha now......

Hope everyone is having a happy Sunday!!:heart

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 02:52 PM

blizzardfrisbee

02-13-2011, 03:43 PM

Now this is cool!!! What a great community this should become!! I'm in for the 30 day!
Today-- Breakfast -- GS and banana pudding
Lunch- Salad with honey mustard dressing
Dinner-- Mac and cheese and also a GS

Thanks Alessha for the facelift!!! :excited:

blizzardfrisbee

02-13-2011, 03:51 PM

Ok I have only been able to skim this section but I can tell this is going to be very exciting! I can't wait until I can read this posts--tomorrow or maybe later on tonight.
I made a good mac and cheese--granted it --it doesn't taste like the regular mac and cheese but oh, it is so good. Hmmmm Hmmmm!

I'm gonna have to practice too multi quoting.

Looking forward to spending time on this site soooooooooooooooooooooon

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 03:52 PM

i love the smaller size of your image... and it looks soooooo yummy!!! one of the things i miss when fasting is avos. i had one last night ... straight out of the shell. just to enjoy the flavour before starting this fast. LOL

but don't let me stop anyone from posting pics... we loooooooooooooooooove pics!!!

Gotta love those Avos!!!
And YES!!! We LOVE Pics!!!! :excited:

Now this is cool!!! What a great community this should become!! I'm in for the 30 day!
Today-- Breakfast -- GS and banana pudding
Lunch- Salad with honey mustard dressing
Dinner-- Mac and cheese and also a GS

Thanks Alessha for the facelift!!!

Hey blizzard!! :heart:
Is the "mac and cheese" the recipe from Matthew Kenney?:eat
Glad to see you are in for 30!!! :hug

ReneeH

02-13-2011, 04:08 PM

IF possible ladies... don't add pics in your quotes. it increases the load on the forum... so if you don't mind keeping the pics only in the original post... that would be great!

also adding them as attachments is better... cause it's a smaller load on the forum.

Hey Ladies!!!

Just for YOU Aleesha, I went in and re-sized my photos!!!! I will use this setting from now on....I wanna help the load on the forum too!!!! ...not sure how to add them as attachments....:throwhearts:

Earlier, I had the most :drool: SMOOTHIE!!! Coconut H2O, Coconut Meat, Pineapple, and Lime!!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, I just HAD to have one of these:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_2408.jpg

It's a Strawberry with my Grezzo Cheese!!!! YUMMMMMY!!!!!

....O.K., I just *had* to have a bite!!!! But now, no more nuts today for me!!!!

Hey Blizzard, send some Mac & Cheese my WAY!!!

Look at you Monk!!!! Multi-quoting!!!! I'm IMPRESSED!!!! :cheer: ....Ummmm (clears throat....) I'll take some of 'dat Pate too!!! Did you eat it all up?

blizzardfrisbee

02-13-2011, 04:09 PM

IHey blizzard!! :heart:
Is the "mac and cheese" the recipe from Matthew Kenney?:eat
Glad to see you are in for 30!!! :hug[/QUOTE]

Yes, it is from Matthew Kenney--and it surprised me how good it is. No pics --guess I'll have to work on getting pics up.

OnMyJourney

02-13-2011, 04:11 PM

Heey everyone! I'm so glad you all liked the eggplant bacon..however, I must apologize for not having "after" pics. When I got home from church I was starving and pretty much dove face first into the dehydrator and ate it all. :drool: Glad my daughter doesn't like it...more for me! :dance: Definitely going out to pick up more eggplant. I only purchased one yesterday in case I didn't like it.

Snack/Lunch?? - one tomato with my "italian" seasoning. Either I was even hungrier than I thought or that was the best tomato God ever made!! :D

Energy Drink prior to P90X - 2 bananas, cacao powder with maca, dates, water and ice

Recovery drink (about to prepare now) - kale, spinach, parsley, celery, collard, aloe vera juice, banana, hemp seed, cacao powder with maca, ice and water ETA: MSM for my knee

Keep the RAWking pics and discussions going!! I love the inspiration you all give me! So glad I finally decided to join one of these monthly challenges, it's the biggest party ever! :woot:

changeisgood

02-13-2011, 04:22 PM

Holy Moly, this has become big family ! I've always wanted a big family, holidays seem to be so much fun. :heart

Congrats Monk and Queen - it is icing on the cake - but its also an achievment ! :woohoo:

Oh, I finally learned how to do the quote boxes! I'll try it next time I post.

LOL - I keep doing that - it's hemp shake. And I had hemp in my mind. Funny, even at te HFS - I asked for henna seds and she took me to the hemp seeds.

My flax crckers came out so good, I've been munching all day. also ate my dried apples. So I'll just make GS for lunch.

I ran to the store to get an eggplant - the bacon looks so good I have to try it!

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Hey Ladies!!!

Earlier, I had the most SMOOTHIE!!! Coconut H2O, Coconut Meat, Pineapple, and Lime!!!! YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, I just HAD to have one of these:

It's a Strawberry with my Grezzo Cheese!!!! YUMMMMMY!!!!!

....O.K., I just *had* to have a bite!!!! But now, no more nuts today for me!!!!

Look at you Monk!!!! Multi-quoting!!!! I'm IMPRESSED!!!! :cheer: ....Ummmm (clears throat....) I'll take some of 'dat Pate too!!! Did you eat it all up?
Oh WOW!!!
That strawberry with cheese looks amazing!!!

Why thank you Renee!
I'm almost a "multi-quoting" pro now!! lol

I still have some pate left - fly on over!!! :heart:

Yes, it is from Matthew Kenney--and it surprised me how good it is. No pics --guess I'll have to work on getting pics up.

I thought so!!
Did you drain your zucchini?
I remember mine being quite watery.....

Heey everyone! I'm so glad you all liked the eggplant bacon..however, I must apologize for not having "after" pics. When I got home from church I was starving and pretty much dove face first into the dehydrator and ate it all. Glad my daughter doesn't like it...more for me! Definitely going out to pick up more eggplant. I only purchased one yesterday in case I didn't like it.

Snack/Lunch?? - one tomato with my "italian" seasoning. Either I was even hungrier than I thought or that was the best tomato God ever made!!

Energy Drink prior to P90X - 2 bananas, cacao powder with maca, dates, water and ice

Recovery drink (about to prepare now) - kale, spinach, parsley, celery, collard, aloe vera juice, banana, hemp seed, cacao powder with maca, ice and water ETA: MSM for my knee

Keep the RAWking pics and discussions going!! I love the inspiration you all give me! So glad I finally decided to join one of these monthly challenges, it's the biggest party ever!

Now I REALLY have to try that bacon!!
Everyone else is doing it......;)

Holy Moly, this has become big family ! I've always wanted a big family, holidays seem to be so much fun.

Congrats Monk and Queen - it is icing on the cake - but its also an achievment !

Oh, I finally learned how to do the quote boxes! I'll try it next time I post.

LOL - I keep doing that - it's hemp shake. And I had hemp in my mind. Funny, even at te HFS - I asked for henna seds and she took me to the hemp seeds.

My flax crckers came out so good, I've been munching all day. also ate my dried apples. So I'll just make GS for lunch.

I ran to the store to get an eggplant - the bacon looks so good I have to try it!

Thanks change!!!

Lol @ "henna" shake!! lol....I was wondering why you'd want to drink natural body/hair dye.....:LOL:

Are those the Italian crackers I gave you the recipe for? - If so, I'm soooo happy you liked them!!!!
Just make sure you're drinking plenty of water to keep "things" moving....**wink, wink**

Oh wow!
Now you are making eggplant bacon TOO???!!!!.....I just HAVE to do it....Just HAVE to....

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 04:40 PM

i love that not only is everyone doing their 100% raw challenge BUT they are also learning how to use the forum better. this is bliss... pure bliss!!!

some people (not me) have slow dial-up internet (i know it's shocking to hear that some people don't use high speed *i may faint* but...) :thud: it's so hard for them open threads heavy in large images but from what i've been told, small images are just fine!

i love love love how cozy this thread is already!!! *grabs a cushion and a blankee* i'd offer to share my coconut water... but... i want it ALL!!! (kinda like you and your eggplant onmyjourney) :drool:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 05:45 PM

here's what i think about this thread!

click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qu1aWEY0xE)!

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 06:12 PM

here's what i think about this thread!

Awwwww that is the cutest thing EVER!!!!

:heart:

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 06:25 PM

I made some jalapeno corn chips from the Raw Food Real World book....page 297....they are quick & easy....light & yummy - I highly recommend them!!!

Here's a pic of them in my dehydrator, along with some carribean red habaneros & soaked almonds, with hickory salt (from frontier co-op) on the .....DELICIOUS!!! :drool:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/dehydrator2-13-11001.jpg

I am trying my hand at sprouting quinoa.....I saw a video yesterday that looked yummy & simple....I'll let you know how it goes!! :excited:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 06:40 PM

look at you!!! i'm so proud of you i could literally burst!!! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/attachment-1.php-1.gif

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 08:50 PM

look at you!!! i'm so proud of you i could literally burst!!!

Why Thank you!!~ :hug

monkapotapus

02-13-2011, 08:52 PM

Alrighty....so, here's dinner:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Quinoasproutedsalad2-13-11001.jpg

My attempt at a sprouted quinoa salad.....my quinoa had very tiny tails....I could've sprouted it another day, but I REALLY wanted it today!! lol :eat

I just added cucumber & tomato....I think I will also add some of my dressing mix: olive oil, lemon, braggs aminos, sesame oil....should be yummy!!

The quinoa are slightly crunchy, but I really like their flavor!! :heart:

What did everyone else have today?!

OnMyJourney

02-13-2011, 09:31 PM

Dinner - Collard wraps :eat

The recipe is 1 Part Rawknitster, 1 part Alissa, and 1part OMJ. That's a lot of parts! lol

I used Rawknitster's mushroom marinade recipe (in my blog; I'll post it here if anyone prefers) but added onions to it and used Coconut Aminos rather than Braggs or Nama Shoyu

I used Alissa's Collard wrap recipe (minus the marinade of course); I used the 3rd blade with my spiralizer that makes the wide cuts (not sure what it's called) cause I couldn't find my shredder. With the avocado, I smooshed half of a diced up jalapeno pepper, chili powder and a dash of sea salt and used it as the base of my wrap. Then it's topped with zucchini, carrot, mushroom and onion mixture and topped with lettuce before rolling. I took the picture before topping with lettuce...just so you could see better.

As you can see in the pic, I used some Carrot "string" from the spiralizer to tie the wrap together. In the pics, one is tied and one is open faced...just so you can see.

I really need to work on making my food look prettier in pics, but I'm pretty much hurrying so I can get to eating it already! By the way, It was DELICIOUS! :drool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Ohappydaye/D2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Ohappydaye/D-1.jpg

I know it looks sparse, but there's more carrot under the mushrooms and much more in the first one... Did I mention I was rushing so I could eat this already?? LMBO

OnMyJourney

02-13-2011, 09:38 PM

I made some jalapeno corn chips from the Raw Food Real World book....page 297....they are quick & easy....light & yummy - I highly recommend them!!!

Here's a pic of them in my dehydrator, along with some carribean red habaneros & soaked almonds, with hickory salt (from frontier co-op) on the .....DELICIOUS!!! :drool:

I am trying my hand at sprouting quinoa.....I saw a video yesterday that looked yummy & simple....I'll let you know how it goes!! :excited:

Ooooooh monk!!! My mouth is just watering!

ReneeH

02-13-2011, 10:31 PM

OOOOOHHHH!!! OnMyJourney!!! I am SO ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!!! :woohoo:

That's IT MONK!!!! I'm coming OVER!!!!!!:dread:

Aleesha Sattva

02-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Let's have a party... Renee's already making something for me to consume... so I'll be there!

Banshee

02-14-2011, 07:10 AM

I just want to say how much I like the idea of this thread!! Thank you :heart

I recommitted to raw last week, and have been lurking on the boards, but didn't want to jump into the challenge thread after it had already started...I was hoping I stayed committed and join next month. But being able to jump in with some accountability will really help me.

My plans for the day:
-banana cashew cocoa shake
-green smoothie w/kale, banana, strawberries, and almond milk
-broccoli salad
-green salad
-apples and oranges
-flax crackers and avocados

I need to get my dehydrator going soon with some sweet treats, as that is what I really am craving.

Have a great day!!!

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 07:37 AM

OOOOOHHHH!!! OnMyJourney!!! I am SO ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!!! :woohoo:

That's IT MONK!!!! I'm coming OVER!!!!!!:dread:

LOL Come along for the ride!!! Come one, come all!!! :woot:

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 07:41 AM

Good morning everyone! :heart: GREAT to have you Banshee! :hug

Breakfast - Green smoothie: kale, banana, chia seed, cacao powder with maca, ice and water

Lunch - I brought 5 huge carrots and 1 large banana and a liter of water. I'm not feeling much like food today. That might change and if so I'll run up to the deli at the local grocery store and make a salad from their bar. But as it stands, I'm just not in the mood for food much. I'll just play it by ear.

Looking forward to seeing all the wonderful food ideas. Have a wonderfully RAWking day everyone!! :throwhearts:

changeisgood

02-14-2011, 10:37 AM

Good Morning Everyone, welcome newbies !

Monk, I love quinoa salad ! Yum.

And OnMyJourney, your collard wraps are gorgeous ! I love the color of the carrot ties against the greens.

My eggplant is marinating, will go into dehydrator when I come home for lunch. I'm so excited.

I made more dehydr apples slices.

This is so much fun!

Is there a limit to how much flax crackers I can eat in a day - did a wonderful job last night? They work great on the colon! And I drank loads of water!

Breakfast - GS - collard greens, apple, lemon kiwi, blueberries, and then added all my stuff.
L - will have a salad - romaine, avo, sprouts, etc. and of course flax crackers.
D- Monday's is always a late night - I'll take more flax crackers and the dried apple!
snack - probably blueberries with coconut and agave.

Have a nice day everyone.:throwhearts:

KaleMama

02-14-2011, 10:55 AM

Wow! Lots of wonderful changes this weekend!

Hello everyone and sorry for not posting the last couple of days (no internet access on weekend). Glad to hear everyone had a good, warmer weekend! It is 61degrees here in Maryland. YES, 61 degrees! :woot: Can't wait to get home and go for a walk.

I made the Calzone recipe Friday night but it had to stay in the dehydrator until Saturday. We had it for lunch on Saturday and it came out delish. The only thing was that the crust was way too thick and filling for my liking. So, I took off the top layer and will save that for a future pizza recipe. So, it has been Calzone all weekend, today and tomorrow topped off with Marinara sauce. I am one happy lady!

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/a2-1.jpghttp://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/a1.jpg

I also made Spicy Curry Kale chips :drool: and ate Collard Wraps and fruit most of the weekend.

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice
-Strawberries & Pineapple for Breakfast
-Calzone with Marinara Sauce (ME FULL!)
-More fruit for dinner or smoothie

Have a Rawkin day, Everyone!!! *HUGS*

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 12:01 PM

THAT CALZONE!!!!!!!!! :drool::eek::thud: *regains consciousness* :eat

Stella Green

02-14-2011, 12:28 PM

Hi everyone! :throwhearts:

I love raw. I've been having a hard time staying raw, but I think I've identified the problem, so I'm back on track. The hardest time of day for me to be on raw is 2:00pm. I'm not sure why, probably because it's working time and leaving time is so far away. But now I bring dates and other fun fruits (like clementines, yay) just for my "danger time." At first I was feeling guilty for reaching for stuff that's high in sugar (there is lot of information out there advocating for an alkaline diet) but for me, the fruits work. :dance: It also helps me stay in a good mood so I can get 'her done.

Here's my day so far:
Breakfast: GS
Lunch: Bananas and Chia seed pudding
Snack: 3 clementines
Dinner: Ohhh, I'm going to make this coconut ceviche thing!! I'm so excited about it.

Water: Only 2 glasses today! I definitely need more water pronto
tea: roibus

Aleesha Sattva

02-14-2011, 12:31 PM

the fruits will assist you to be alkaline as well. so no worries... eat what you need to to be raw!

a little bag of dried fruits with nuts and seeds may assist you as well. or alissa's fudge balls!!! i know those are one of my fav treats when i'm eating.

queenkel

02-14-2011, 12:34 PM

Happy Valentines Day! :heart

So I forgot to eat brekkie before my exam this morning and my stomach was growling, but surprisingly I was able to think clearly anyways. I think I did pretty darn good! I have another big exam tomorrow. GUH what I way to spend valentine's day eh? Studying and writing exams left, right and center?! Oh well... Anyways, I'm just going to have another simple day. Maybe some fruit for brekkie, gs for lunch and salad for din din? We'll see. Have a lovely day everyone! :throwhearts:

blizzardfrisbee

02-14-2011, 04:15 PM

Good day to all! I didn't eat anything spectacular today --aww funny as I say that I realize that the fun thing about being raw is that I don't have to be spectacular. I seem to love the simple most of the time---that is what my body seems to like. I remember people on this forum saying listen to your body and I thought--what??? How can my body talk to me??? Well, I now know it does talk to me loud and clear!!!!!!

Anyway, here is my simple eating for today::eatBreakfast --- GS with spinach, apples and bananas --also had pineapple
Lunch-- a huge salad and honey mustard dressing
Dinner-- GS again with all the yummy stuff I had in it this morning :woot:

pippin07

02-14-2011, 04:57 PM

Happy Valentines day all! :heart

My trip out of town yesterday did not turn out too well.....so........today is cleanse day. Fruit only & tons of water. Depending on how I feel tomorrow, I may do it again.

Today I had 8 kiwis for breakfast, 1lb of grapes for lunch. I went shopping on Saturday and have a ton of fruit options for dinner, but cant seem to make up my mind which I should pick.

I cant believe my man-friend....he KNOWS...what I am doing with my diet, and knows why I'm doing it, yet goes out and buys me a big box of chocolates for V-day. Can you believe that??? I am just thinking "REALLY"!! That unopened box of chocolates will be going straight to the break room promptly when I return to work tomorrow. My co-workers will love me :heart Hee-hee. Oh,wait....,maybe I should re-gift them to my boss. What way to butter her up huh?

The good news is that I released over two point something pounds for a total of about 5 pound since going 100% raw on Jan 30. What is so great, is when I started back 100% raw my focus was not necessarily weight loss, but health issues; even thought I did need to drop about 10 pounds. I'm thinking I may reach by the end of the month.:woot:

Take care all! I'm so glad I'm back today.

pippin07

02-14-2011, 05:05 PM

When I click on the 30 day challenge at the top it takes me to Feb 12. I was lucky to end up here. I did that by looking at Alyssa's post to find you guys.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

ReneeH

02-14-2011, 05:46 PM

Excellent Plan, Banshee!!!!

I'm not feeling much like food today. That might change and if so I'll run up to the deli at the local grocery store and make a salad from their bar. But as it stands, I'm just not in the mood for food much. I'll just play it by ear.

Yea, meee toooo!!! I've been uncooking, though!!!! I just CAN'T HELP it!!!!

Here's what I made:

Raw Tortillas!!! I'm craving Mexican Food:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000725.jpg

Almond Cookes....per request from my kids:

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000723.jpg

Nacho Cheeese from RFFE (for the Tortillas!!!):

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000724.jpg

My veggies are all dehydrated for my Mushroom Tea, which I'll probably fix tomorrow. Haven't had much to eat today... Been nibbling on Blackberries, Srawberries, Oranges, Granola (I can't stay away from it!!!!), and Veggies.... All in anticipation to eat my Raw MEXICAN FOOD!!!!!! :woot: YEA, BABY!!!!!

****************
You *GO* Delise!!! Your Calzone looks SoOOOOOO goood!!!! Here's a tip for ya!!! Check out this thread:

http://rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54056&highlight=calzone

*****************
Pippin, way to go on the Weight RELEASE!!!! That is So Cool!!!!! Not sure what happened with your detour, but GLAD YOU'RE HERE!!!!!!!

Have a RAWSome evening everyone!!! Time to chow down on my Mexican Tortillas filled with Nacho Cheese and Guacamole!!!!! :=)

Aleesha Sattva

02-14-2011, 05:50 PM

When I click on the 30 day challenge at the top it takes me to Feb 12. I was lucky to end up here. I did that by looking at Alyssa's post to find you guys.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks!

Not sure who Alyssa is... but I can help ya.

You didn't do anything wrong. Did you read the first post of this thread? Here I'll quote it for ya:

Welcome welcome welcome!!! :excited:

Welcome to the 30 day challenge. :eat I know this month has already begun but I want to take a moment to welcome you all to our new monthly format.

We are going to have one thread per month (I may split it into two if it gets too long) so we can create a community of support within this challenge. You can join this thread at any time during the month. Don't be shy... we love new posters!!! So if you want to join us... please do!

I welcome people who are already 100% raw to join in the conversation - supporting our challengers in their quest! :cheer:

This thread is specifically for those of you who are eager to commit to a month of eating 100% raw foods and seeing miraculous results!

I will start a new challenge thread on the first of every month. If I forget... send me a quick email and remind me... I'll get the challenge thread online for you quickly.

The focus of the monthly challenge is on staying raw and accountability. Therefore, if you have eaten all raw and then slip up and have something cooked, don't beat yourself up over it or dwell on it - but this is not space to discuss it. You are more than welcome to document it in your journal/blog or ask for help in the discussion area, but it is not necessary (and not allowed) to discuss your slip-up here in the challenge threads, just get right back on track and keep going! This thread is about celebrating what you are eating that IS raw!

I welcome you all to share pics of your dishes, ask questions, share what you are consuming (as long as it's raw). We are here to listen to your emotional and physical challenges. So share share share!!! :hug

OH and the best part of this (not only the support but...) you can subscribe to this thread and get notified every time someone posts to it. This way you will be connected!

So let's get this party started!!!

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks changeisgood!!:heart:

Ohh MY Renee, that looks wonderful! :drool: I loooove Mexican...so much for me not wanting food! lol *wonders how long it would take me to get to Renee's house* :wuv

Well, for lunch all I had indeed, were the carrots and my banana with water. It was filling and felt fine.

Energy drink before P90X - 2 banana, cacao powder with maca, ice, water (forgot my msm, but thankfully my knee is feeling good)

Recovery drink after P90X - kale, parsley, lettuce, celery, 3 tablespoons of hemp seed, 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice, cacao powder with maca, banana, ice and water. Forgot my msm again. My knee is getting stronger despite my memory, and I'm happy about that.

ReneeH

02-14-2011, 06:29 PM

Hey OnMyJourney....I'm actually thinking about P90X!!! Gotta go check out the thread about it.... How's it working for you?

pippin07

02-14-2011, 06:53 PM

Opps, I meant Aleesha, not Alyssa :duh

Thanks Aleesha!

Not sure who Alyssa is... but I can help ya.

You didn't do anything wrong. Did you read the first post of this thread? Here I'll quote it for ya:

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 07:09 PM

Hey OnMyJourney....I'm actually thinking about P90X!!! Gotta go check out the thread about it.... How's it working for you?

Oooooh come on and join us! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it!! Week 3, Day 3 for me and I can't get enough!! :excited:

To keep this on topic :wuv I think I realized why I wasn't so hungry today - the chia seeds in my smoothie this morning. I'm sitting here trying to wish myself into wanting to eat (after looking at all your beautiful food) and all I want is water. Dang it! :p Maybe I'll get hungry in a little bit.... *waits* :eat

Aleesha Sattva

02-14-2011, 07:18 PM

you are so patient onmy... NOT :LOL:

glad you found your way here pippin!!! :backhug

OnMyJourney

02-14-2011, 07:52 PM

you are so patient onmy... NOT :LOL:

glad you found your way here pippin!!! :backhug

hahahaha I know right! I'm the worst! lol

My body wants water, however I was starting to get a little hungry..so I decided on dinner: Popcorn! LOL Cauliflower popcorn of course! It's full of water and sooo yummy covered with cayenne, nutritional yeast and a little sea salt. Enough to satiate my tummy and taste buds but not too much food, by way of volume. I'm happy! :dance:

Oh and feel free to call me OMJ, everyone! It's a lot faster and easier to type! :heart:

Aleesha Sattva

02-14-2011, 08:29 PM

OMJuggler... OMJuice... OMJello... yup.. much more fun! :LOL:

changeisgood

02-14-2011, 11:32 PM

Got home late from the office - checked on my eggplant 'bacon' - it looks great. Even my husband was amazed.
When I turned it, I had to try it even though still moist. But delicious even that way. Coule make something to the effect of eggplant parmigian.
I'll have my husband show me how to take a picture and post it when it is done. I'm so proud of my 'bacon'!

I had this VERY large grapefruit - pulmento ??? not sure of the name.
Can the skin/rind of the grapefruit be dehydrated and eaten? I'd love to have all the bioflavinoids!

Congratulations, Pippin, on your weight loss. It's a gift.

Queen - what are you studying?

queenkel

02-15-2011, 12:14 AM

Yay Pippin! Good job! :cheer:

Change - I am getting my BBA in accounting. I'm about two years into my degree.:excited:

In honor of OMJ I am going to treat myself to some Orange Mango Juice.:juicy: And I'm going to add a blood orange so that it is pink for Valentine's day and share it with my sweetie, Trav.

Good night all!

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 01:53 AM

oh i bet that was goooooooooooooood. i love blood oranges! i'm had nothing but coconut water and tea today... not that i have been sharing with you all, since i'm fasting but if you don't mind... i'll happily share since i am 100% raw! (cause i don't count tea as non-raw)

blizzardfrisbee

02-15-2011, 06:37 AM

Jeannie

02-15-2011, 07:13 AM

I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE eating eggplant bacon I have experimented with this until I got it just right. Now I get it nice and crispy and just the right flavors --most of the time!! Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my, that makes my mouth water just to talk about it!! Gotta gotta gotta have some!!!!

Blizzard, I feel the same way, I crave the stuff!

I got a little lost for a couple of days.. lol but I have been keeping to raw and feeling good!

half a rockmelon
3 nectarines
a huge salad
flax and sunflower seed cracker

gee is that all?

Have a good day everyone! xxx

monkapotapus

02-15-2011, 08:06 AM

Morning Everyone!! ***waves***:trampoline:

Wow - a lot goes by in a day....lol

I wasn't feeling great yesterday morning....not sure if it was the quinoa salad, or the "poop" tea I drank....:confused

So, I didn't have any breakfast yesterday & slept instead, until I had to get ready for work....

I had odd' and ends' throughout the day....a couple pieces of dried papaya, a couple nuts... some crackers (the jalapeno corn chips)...an avocado...some tea....

This morning I had my cup of tea & my "kitchen sink" breakfast smoothie & a spoonful of coconut oil.....:tea: (hahaha a "tea guy" - Thanks Aleesha!!)

I feel like I want to eat "lighter" today....& down lots of water to assist moving stuff out.....

Hope everyone has a wonderful Raw Day!!! (((hugs)))~monk~

Banshee

02-15-2011, 08:54 AM

Raw bacon??!! Sounds very interesting...I'll have to search the forum for that recipe :D

Good morning!

Last night I made my 2 little ones' favorite meal - "snack dinner"! Which basically consists of cut up fruit, veggies, avocados, hummus, and flax crackers, and they thought it was a wonderful valentine's treat :heart

I had big plans for meals yesterday (which always seem to fall apart) but instead ate some fruit, green smoothies, and flax crackers with avo. So I'll do the meals today....or maybe not.....

:cold: I'm freezing today, so I'm making granola for the dehydrator, but might just eat it once its warmed up and not ready so I can eat something warm!

Green smoothies, and broc salad also on the menu.

Have a wonderful day!!!

KaleMama

02-15-2011, 09:05 AM

Good morning!:excited:

Today is a wonderful day just like yesterday, tomorrow and every day after that! :woot: (Obviously, lots of energy today LOL!)

Eggplant Bacon?! Eggplant is pretty yummy. Okay, we'll have to try that too! *searching for recipe*

So I am sprouting Mung Beans for the 1st time and they're on a roll! Wow, it is so amazing to see things grow from seed to sprout. Ahhh I love you, Mother Nature!!!

Last night I did end up having a smoothie for dinner and water the rest of the night. I woke up late this morning and had no time to make my green juice but that is okay. I'll have it for dinner instead!

Today's Plan:
-Strawberries, Pineapple & banana for breakfast
-2 baby mangoes my grandma brought back from El Salvador (IN HEAVEN!!!)
-Calzone
-Orange
-Spinach Salad
-Green Juice

Keep RAWkin', Beauties!!! *HUGS*

changeisgood

02-15-2011, 09:45 AM

Good morning to all,

Tried another type of grapefruit, quite juicy, but will stick to my ruby reds, I can get 8 for the price of one specialty.

B - the 1/2 grapefruit, juicing with hubby - apples, pear, carrots, beets, collard greens. I'll put mine in the blender to add all my stuff. Some flax crackers
L - BLT ! the 'bacon' came out delicious! Probably could have left it in a little longer to get all pieces crisp - but too eager to eat it!
S - orange
D-bok choy, mushrooms, munch on yellow and orange peppers, flax crackers
S - blueberries, shredded apple, shredded coconut, agave

Woke up late - still too dark in early AM for me - my body still thinks it is middle of the night. Will have to wait on pics for next time.
Plenty of water to wash out the flax. It's working like a charm!

KaleMama

02-15-2011, 10:08 AM

Okay, finally got a chance to upload good pics of the Calzone & Kale Chips.

Calzone
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3785-1.jpg

Calzone piece - top layer removed
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3792-1.jpg

Curry Kale Chips
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3781-1.jpg

changeisgood

02-15-2011, 10:56 AM

Delise - I want to grab the calzone thru your pic! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure it tasted as good as your picture is great color!

Where can I find the recipie

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 11:25 AM

wow that calzone is gorgeous!!!

Just a little reminder... we don't share any non-raw portions of our day. Just share the raw. The idea is to focus on the raw. I've edited the post in question and ask that you all remember... this is the RAW food challenge... :excited:

KaleMama

02-15-2011, 12:16 PM

Delise - I want to grab the calzone thru your pic! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sure it tasted as good as your picture is great color!

Where can I find the recipie

Thanks, CIG! :D Check your Visitor Messages! :)

monkapotapus

02-15-2011, 05:21 PM

Raw bacon??!! Sounds very interesting...I'll have to search the forum for that recipe

Good morning!

Last night I made my 2 little ones' favorite meal - "snack dinner"! Which basically consists of cut up fruit, veggies, avocados, hummus, and flax crackers, and they thought it was a wonderful valentine's treat

I had big plans for meals yesterday (which always seem to fall apart) but instead ate some fruit, green smoothies, and flax crackers with avo. So I'll do the meals today....or maybe not.....

I'm freezing today, so I'm making granola for the dehydrator, but might just eat it once its warmed up and not ready so I can eat something warm!

Green smoothies, and broc salad also on the menu.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Sounds like great meals Banshee!!! :eat

Good morning!

Today is a wonderful day just like yesterday, tomorrow and every day after that! (Obviously, lots of energy today LOL!)

Eggplant Bacon?! Eggplant is pretty yummy. Okay, we'll have to try that too! *searching for recipe*

So I am sprouting Mung Beans for the 1st time and they're on a roll! Wow, it is so amazing to see things grow from seed to sprout. Ahhh I love you, Mother Nature!!!

Last night I did end up having a smoothie for dinner and water the rest of the night. I woke up late this morning and had no time to make my green juice but that is okay. I'll have it for dinner instead!

Today's Plan:
-Strawberries, Pineapple & banana for breakfast
-2 baby mangoes my grandma brought back from El Salvador (IN HEAVEN!!!)
-Calzone
-Orange
-Spinach Salad
-Green Juice

Keep RAWkin', Beauties!!! *HUGS*
Hooray for energy!!! :excited:
Ohhhhh, mangoes from grandma - those are the BEST!!! Enjoy!!!

Good morning to all,

Tried another type of grapefruit, quite juicy, but will stick to my ruby reds, I can get 8 for the price of one specialty.

B - the 1/2 grapefruit, juicing with hubby - apples, pear, carrots, beets, collard greens. I'll put mine in the blender to add all my stuff. Some flax crackers
L - BLT ! the 'bacon' came out delicious! Probably could have left it in a little longer to get all pieces crisp - but too eager to eat it!
S - orange
D-bok choy, mushrooms, munch on yellow and orange peppers, flax crackers
S - blueberries, shredded apple, shredded coconut, agave

Woke up late - still too dark in early AM for me - my body still thinks it is middle of the night. Will have to wait on pics for next time.
Plenty of water to wash out the flax. It's working like a charm!
That is so good to know Alissa's "bacon" recipe is getting such great reviews!!!!
I can't wait to try it out!!!!
What a yummy day you've had.....glad the flax crackers are "working like a charm"!!!! lol :wuv

Okay, finally got a chance to upload good pics of the Calzone & Kale Chips.

Oh WOW Delise!!!
Those pictures are AMAZING!!! :drool:
Drool-a-vision for sure!!!
Great job~
Those are also on my "list"...you know, the one that is as tall as me.....lol....(I'm 5'2" btw)....lol

Keep up the great work everyone!!!

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 05:24 PM

you are only 5'2" ... really? i thought you were taller LOL

i'm 5'4" and almost 5'5" on a good day LOL

monkapotapus

02-15-2011, 05:24 PM

For lunch I had:

A couple dehydrated almonds :drool:
A homemade kombucha :woot:
Some cucumber slices dipped in the "not tuna pate"....this pate stays good for 5 days in the fridge....there's not too much left.....:heart:

I'm not sure what I am having for dinner.......hmmmm....:eat

monkapotapus

02-15-2011, 05:25 PM

you are only 5'2" ... really? i thought you were taller LOL

i'm 5'4" and almost 5'5" on a good day LOL

Lol - yup...just a "shorty" here.....lol :heart

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 05:26 PM

my daughter is taller than you and she's turning 12 in 10 days LOL giggling...

monkapotapus

02-15-2011, 05:35 PM

my daughter is taller than you and she's turning 12 in 10 days LOL giggling...

Hey!
I'll have you know that I was the tallest girl in my 5th grade class.....:encore:

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 05:37 PM

that's awesome!!! and then... you just stopped growin? :LOL:

Jeannie

02-15-2011, 06:12 PM

Delise, your calzone looks amaaaazing!!! I have got to do that one!:drool:

Anyone have a suggestion for a substitute for kale? We don't have kale here and those chips look soooo good!

blizzardfrisbee

02-15-2011, 06:32 PM

Okay dokay--- Enjoying another day of raw.

Good to hear how the rest of you are doing.

Today for breakfast I had a GS -- my normal morning drink--hmmm hmmmm --- it had spinach, apples and bananas. What would I do without my bananas?????? :banana Also had pineapple

Lunch-- I had a salad with lettuce, tomato, onions, sprouts-- with an avocado dressing. My first time making that kind of dressing. It is from Alissa's book -- didn't have any cukes so left them out. Very good dressing!!:LOL:

Dinner-- GS and also the rest of the mac and cheese--- and also had some marianted veggies(red pepper, zucchini,cauliflower, mushrooms)

changeisgood

02-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Oh boy. visitor messages? didn't even know I had a place for that.
I will need instructions for this one :please
And need you to understand something - as the saying goes when it comes to computers - the problem is between the keyboard and the chair. LOL!
:duh ! so, please keep it simple. pretend I'm 8. oh, wait, 8 y/o these days, knows alot more then us dinosaurs!

changeisgood

02-15-2011, 07:00 PM

I'm so proud of myself - I found it ! Thank you! That's a long recipe (calzone)
I hope I don't starve while waiting for this to 'cook'!
Really, this looks like alot of fun to make. I'll let you know how it goes. Will try puting it together over weekend.

imaquillen

02-15-2011, 07:22 PM

I'm in. I've not been posting much this month, but I'm still raw.:cheer: Lots of schoolwork and bad weather is messing with my internet time and connection. The longer I'm raw the less I eat, the less I desire to eat and the fewer cravings I have. I try to always keep at least 2 and usually 4 pieces of fruit with me so I don't get hungry, cause when I get hungry is when I have trouble keeping the cravings away. I do need to drink more water though. I do better for a couple days and then fall back to not really drinking enough, but I keep trying. It's so great to see such a great group of people and great dialogue going. I love coming here to visit and see how everyone's doing. Good job to all!:banana

OnMyJourney

02-15-2011, 07:55 PM

OMJuggler... OMJuice... OMJello... yup.. much more fun! :LOL:

This cracked me up! LMBO

Got home late from the office - checked on my eggplant 'bacon' - it looks great. Even my husband was amazed.
When I turned it, I had to try it even though still moist. But delicious even that way. Coule make something to the effect of eggplant parmigian.
I'll have my husband show me how to take a picture and post it when it is done. I'm so proud of my 'bacon'!

I had this VERY large grapefruit - pulmento ??? not sure of the name.
Can the skin/rind of the grapefruit be dehydrated and eaten? I'd love to have all the bioflavinoids!

Congratulations, Pippin, on your weight loss. It's a gift.

Queen - what are you studying?

Yay! It's Eggplant Bacon-Mania! I love it!!

Yay Pippin! Good job! :cheer:

Change - I am getting my BBA in accounting. I'm about two years into my degree.:excited:

In honor of OMJ I am going to treat myself to some Orange Mango Juice.:juicy: And I'm going to add a blood orange so that it is pink for Valentine's day and share it with my sweetie, Trav.

Good night all!

I should patent this as the official OMJ juice. LOL

pippin07

02-15-2011, 08:03 PM

Hello!

Breakfast today was a melon I bought at Costco. No one seemed to know what it was called. I bought a couple of them in hopes they would be good, as they were only $1.50 each!!! Weighing over 3 lbs!! Had I know it would be so good I would have stocked up. Here is a picture; it taste like honeydew.

Lunch was 6 oranges.

Pre-dinner large glass of fresh juice-kale, cucumber, carrot, parsley, and apple.

For dinner I made stuffed mushrooms, kale & red pepper salad, and Moroccan carrots.I didn't have all the ingredients but it still came out pretty good. It was very rich too me, as I usually keep it simple eating just fruits & salads.

P.S. I made banana ice cream with date sauce for dessert. The ice cream was so good that it really didn't need the date sauce.

OnMyJourney

02-15-2011, 08:06 PM

Today has been so crazy, I'm not sure if I've posted in here or not. I "thought" I had but then when I tried to just now all of the multiple quotes from earlier popped up. Oh well! lol

Breakfast - green smoothie: kale, banana, cacao powder w/maca, ice, chia seed, water ( I think that's it, but can't remember at this hour)

Lunch - salad: romaine lettuce, purple cabbage, broccoli, onion, red, yellow and green pepper with a vinegarette dressing

Energy drink prior to P90X - banana, cacao powder with maca, dates, ice, water

Recovery drink after P90X - lettuce, kale, celery, parsley, cacao powder with maca, ice, water, msm (for my knee), aloe vera juice ...I think that's all.

Dinner - gazpacho topped with chopped cucumber!! :drool: Made double batch so I'll have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 08:23 PM

Anyone have a suggestion for a substitute for kale? We don't have kale here and those chips look soooo good!

perhaps collard greens? i'm not sure if romaine would work... how about swiss chard?

anyone? i'm not sure about this one...

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 08:30 PM

pippin07

02-15-2011, 08:32 PM

Delise,

Is that kale chip reciepe from Alissa's new book? I have LOLF and cant find it there.

Iv never made the calzone because it looks like too much work. but after seeing this pic, I think I am gonna bite the bullet and make it.

Okay, finally got a chance to upload good pics of the Calzone & Kale Chips.

Calzone
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3785-1.jpg

Calzone piece - top layer removed
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3792-1.jpg

Curry Kale Chips
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/IMG_3781-1.jpg

ReneeH

02-15-2011, 10:23 PM

OMGosh my dog just farted http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/icon_weirdface.gif and I almost threw up. Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. (yup just had to share!)

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/th105F155F6-1.gif

LOLLL. Guuuuuuuurl, you so CRAZY!!!! :woot:

Hi everyone! I've made the most AMAZING dishes today!!!! I made Alissa's Pizza crust with the Sprouted Buckwheat!!!!! All I can say is OMG!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!! CRAZY Incredible!!! I made it as s deep dish pizza!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000729.jpg
(I'm on my phone, so as soon as I get to the computer I'll fix the size to a smaller one...it won't let me do it on the phone....)

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 10:50 PM

noooooooo don't make it smaller... it's too yummy to be smaller! :drool:

queenkel

02-15-2011, 11:26 PM

Dog farts are the absolute WORST!
>> Me running away from a dog fart >>:excited:

Aleesha Sattva

02-15-2011, 11:42 PM

oh this one was baaaaaaaaaad. really bad. run run... get away... run...

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 05:57 AM

Delise,

Is that kale chip reciepe from Alissa's new book? I have LOLF and cant find it there.

Iv never made the calzone because it looks like too much work. but after seeing this pic, I think I am gonna bite the bullet and make it.

Hi Pippin! No, this recipe is from another book "The Everything Raw Recipe Book" by Mike Snyder, Nancy Faass, and Lorena Novak Bull.

Curry Kale Chips
-4 cups of Kale
-1/2 cup of soaked cashews
-2 tbs of lemon juice
-1 tbs of curry powder
-salt to taste

I added in a tbs of Cayenne for a kick. :) They came out delicious!

Separate the kale from the stem into big pieces and set aside in a bowl. Blend all other ingredients together into a smooth, creamy texture and then throw it in to the bowl of Kale, massage through until they're completely covered. I dehydrated them for about 7hrs at 105 degrees because I had the Calzone in there. The recipe calls for 115 degrees for 4hrs.

The calzone *LOOKS* like a lot of work but it is so worth it! It's a lot of food that will last for days and it is absolutely delicious! :)
Enjoy! :)

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 05:58 AM

LOLLL. Guuuuuuuurl, you so CRAZY!!!! :woot:

Hi everyone! I've made the most AMAZING dishes today!!!! I made Alissa's Pizza crust with the Sprouted Buckwheat!!!!! All I can say is OMG!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!! CRAZY Incredible!!! I made it as s deep dish pizza!!!!

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000729.jpg
(I'm on my phone, so as soon as I get to the computer I'll fix the size to a smaller one...it won't let me do it on the phone....)

OMG Reneeh! I am :drool: over here at 7am. LOL! That looks so delicious!

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 06:06 AM

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 06:10 AM

Delise, your calzone looks amaaaazing!!! I have got to do that one!:drool:

Anyone have a suggestion for a substitute for kale? We don't have kale here and those chips look soooo good!

I will agree with Aleesha and say Collard Greens. :)

OnMyJourney

02-16-2011, 07:32 AM

Oh Renee!! That pizza looks AMAZING! I've GOT to try that! :drool:

Good morning everyone!!! :heart:

Breakfast - Green smoothie: kale,collard, banana, msm (for my knee), cacao powder w/maca, banana, a handful of blueberries, water, ice, aloe vera juice and chia seeds. I just realized that I never did grind up more flax seed and haven't been including them in my smoothies. I've gotta get on that!

Lunch - leftover gazpacho with broccoli to top it.

Have a RAWking day everyone!! :throwhearts:

monkapotapus

02-16-2011, 07:42 AM

Oh!!
Everyone's food sounds/looks so yummy.....:drool:

I'm going to share a couple pics.....

This was lunch the other day: Jalapeno corn chips & smooshed (lol) avocado with nutritional yeast....

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-15-11dinner001.jpg

And this is my "generic salad", salad....lol ....I was so tired/lazy last night that I bought a bagged salad mix & added avo, tomato & mushrooms....wallah dinner!! lol (didn't know the pic looked so bright!)

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-15-11dinner002.jpg

This morning I had my cup of tea & now I'm going to make my smoothie....I'm also going to add some defrosted strawberries for a little "yum" factor!!

I bought some grapes last night & clementines.....time to get fruity!! :fruitline:

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!~monk~

OnMyJourney

02-16-2011, 07:45 AM

hahahaha There's my word! LOVE it!

And the food looks yum too monk! I must try those jalapeno corn chips! :drool:

monkapotapus

02-16-2011, 07:54 AM

hahahaha There's my word! LOVE it!

And the food looks yum too monk! I must try those jalapeno corn chips! :drool:

I used it just for YOU!! :hug

They are really yummy & light~ Super easy to make too!!

I share them with my co-workers & they ALL love them & can't believe they are Raw!! :woot:

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 07:59 AM

Good morning!!!

Monk: Those chips looks AMAZING!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm!:eat

Last night my Honey surprised me and we went out to dinner to our local Raw Restaurant, Senbeb Cafe. We had Chef Kephra's "Avocado Veggie Pie" and :drool: it was amazing. The meal had plantains as a bottom layer, sauces/nuts in between topped off with avodado (HEAVEN). Here is a pic I took with my phone. The meal was served with Jerk Cabbage & Creamy Collards.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/senbeb.jpg

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice (Dandelion greens, 1 apple, 1 orange, celery, jalapeño & ginger)
-Strawberries
-Spinach salad with my MUNG bean Sprouts!
-Smoothie with Almond milk (busy afternoon) I am thinking of making Gingerbread cookies with the almond pulp? hmmmm

Have a fantastic, Rawkin' day!!! :dance:

monkapotapus

02-16-2011, 08:04 AM

Good morning!!!

Monk: Those chips looks AMAZING!!! Yummmmmmmmmmm!

Last night my Honey surprised me and we went out to dinner to our local Raw Restaurant, Senbeb Cafe. We had Chef Kephra's "Avocado Veggie Pie" and it was amazing. The meal had plantains as a bottom layer, sauces/nuts in between topped off with avodado (HEAVEN). Here is a pic I took with my phone. The meal was served with Jerk Cabbage & Creamy Collards.

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice (Dandelion greens, 1 apple, 1 orange, celery, jalapeño & ginger)
-Strawberries
-Spinach salad with my MUNG bean Sprouts!
-Smoothie with Almond milk (busy afternoon) I am thinking of making Gingerbread cookies with the almond pulp? hmmmm

Have a fantastic, Rawkin' day!!!

Oh wow!!! :drool:

Now, I am having only 1 problem......I don't know WHO I should move in with!? :confused

Everyone has such amazing pics.....it's going to be a tough choice!!...hmmm maybe I can live with everyone on rotating weeks? :wuv
What do you think? :excited:

OnMyJourney

02-16-2011, 08:13 AM

Delise! :eek: That meal!!!!!!...:drool::eat Oh wow, that looks DELICIOUS! I just did a search for that restaurant (LOL YES, I really did) and I am so going to this restaurant the next time I'm in DC! Shucks, I might have to get my friend to bring me a couple of orders on his way back this weekend! LOL

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 08:20 AM

Delise! That meal!!!!!!...:drool::eat Oh wow, that looks DELICIOUS! I just did a search for that restaurant (LOL YES, I really did) and I am so going to this restaurant the next time I'm in DC! Shucks, I might have to get my friend to bring me a couple of orders on his way back this weekend! LOL

OMG DO IT!!! I am going to say that the Avocado Veggie pie is the most delicious thing I have tried in there. Chef Kephra makes burgers, wraps, cheesecake, juices... :excited: I LOVE, LOVE that place and everyone that I have taken there says the same thing! If you ever come to DC that is the place to go! We usually take home 1-2 meals to go :whisper every time...

Banshee

02-16-2011, 08:57 AM

Wow, everyone's creations look sooooooooo AWESOME!!:drool:

I have never been "brave" enough to do much more than granola/cereal, crackers or fruit in my dehydrator. Guess I need to get over that fear and get moving on those recipes!

Yesterday was a good day for me, except the tiredness...I forgot about the initial tiredness at raw start up. But working through it, hoping the next day will be a little better than the last -- knowing it eventually will be.

I had green smoothies, broc salad, cocoa cashew banana smoothies, some apples and avocados, and finally got the granola in the dehydrator.

Spending the day with a little sickie with the stomach bug today, enjoying blueberry and banana smoothies with her.

Other items (hopefully) today:
green smoothie
broc salad
big green salad with avos
apples/bananas
and maybe a frozen fruit and nut ice cream creation later

And Aleesha, my dog goes bonkers for carrots and greens....like begs and runs around/jumping....but the gas she has later could knock you down! I'm feeling your pain (literally :D )

Hope everyone has an wonderful day!

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 10:06 AM

For dinner I made stuffed mushrooms, kale & red pepper salad, and Moroccan carrots.I didn't have all the ingredients but it still came out pretty good. It was very rich too me, as I usually keep it simple eating just fruits & salads.

Pippin: Please share your Kale & red pepepr salad recipe! The Kale looks sooooooo good. :drool: What dressing did you use? Any seasonings? :eat

OnMyJourney

02-16-2011, 10:39 AM

OMG DO IT!!! I am going to say that the Avocado Veggie pie is the most delicious thing I have tried in there. Chef Kephra makes burgers, wraps, cheesecake, juices... :excited: I LOVE, LOVE that place and everyone that I have taken there says the same thing! If you ever come to DC that is the place to go! We usually take home 1-2 meals to go :whisper every time...

I'm definitely getting some food from there soon and I'll be sure to let you know!! SO excited!

Pippin: Please share your Kale & red pepepr salad recipe! The Kale looks sooooooo good. :drool: What dressing did you use? Any seasonings? :eat

Oh yes! Please share, I just saw the picture and it looks DELICIOUS! *drooling*

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 11:15 AM

LOL!!! That smiley is awesome! Is he/she big? Wheeew!

i have three dogs... two mini-daxis and one pure bred heinz57 LOL she's a medium sized dog and looooves to do 'downward dog pose' and fart. she aims it right at us! little bum...

Oh wow!!! :drool:

Now, I am having only 1 problem......I don't know WHO I should move in with!?

Everyone has such amazing pics.....it's going to be a tough choice!!...hmmm maybe I can live with everyone on rotating weeks?
What do you think?

me me me me me me me me me me me me me :tea:

OnMyJourney

02-16-2011, 11:32 AM

i have three dogs... two mini-daxis and one pure bred heinz57 LOL she's a medium sized dog and looooves to do 'downward dog pose' and fart. she aims it right at us! little bum...

ooh, I have a mini Dachshund too! Her name is Reesie...well her AKC papers say "Reese's Cup Gabriella" (We can guess who named her, right? :p ). Her name was inspired by her coloring. :D LOL @ "Downward dog" ....I must leave this thread now! lol

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 11:36 AM

mine are both purebreds as well. can't remember their papered names at the moment... but jenjen won many awards in her day. she a dapple short haired.

our other mini is a dapple long haired. his name is metta sutra (metta for short) and he's a wiggly little guy. LOL

i sure do love them... wish they'd totally potty train outside my house instead of going inside the door... but oh well... it is what it is.

KaleMama

02-16-2011, 11:37 AM

i have three dogs... two mini-daxis and one pure bred heinz57 LOL she's a medium sized dog and looooves to do 'downward dog pose' and fart. she aims it right at us! little bum...

Awesome! Gotta love them all with their distinct personalities and gas! :LOL:

I have a 6lb White Pomeranian named "Lilly". She is quite a character herself. LOL! Definitely brightens up this experience! :heart Her favorite foods are Broccoli, Collard Green & Kale stems.

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 11:40 AM

my dogs go crazy for tomato and/or tom pulp from my juicer. they loooooooove avocados (not skin or pit). will fight to the death for cucumber. :LOL: and will happily take any raw fruit or veggies and eat it.

zucchini ends, strawberries, blueberries (huge hit), banana...

oh and lettuce. they literally squabble over this. they looooooooove the crunchy core. love love love it.

and they eat 100% raw... so this is a good thing. they loooove their food!

changeisgood

02-16-2011, 01:36 PM

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 01:38 PM

off to make some pineapple/cucumber/apple/ginger juice! mmm mmm gooooood!!!

pippin07

02-16-2011, 06:00 PM

Delise,

Mediterranean Kale Salad

This was the recipe, but I didn't not have all the ingredients. But it was still good.

4 kale leaves
1/12 tsp EVOO
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 red bell pepper, diced
1 tbls raw pine nuts
5 tbls sliced black olives
dash pepper

I sliced the kale very thinly, added EVOO, lemon juice, salt, massaged the kale for few minutes (wish someone would give me a massage) :ROFL:: and then mixed rest of ingredients. marinate for 10 min at room temp.

Salad will keep for 3 days.

Enjoy!

P.S. This is only one serving, but you could double or tipple it up. :-)

Pippin: Please share your Kale & red pepepr salad recipe! The Kale looks sooooooo good. :drool: What dressing did you use? Any seasonings? :eat

blizzardfrisbee

02-16-2011, 07:10 PM

I have purebred Cavilier King Charles Spaniels--boys. The best dogs I've ever had and well, they, at times at very smelly farts!

Today's food was for breakfast: GS with spinach, pineapple, grapefruit and banana--hmmmm very, very good.

Lunch-- Cut up veggies(cauliflower, red pepper, hmmmmm can't remember what else) but had marinated them with a recipe from Alissa's book and slightly dehydrated them

Dinner-- GS --same as this morning and a salad of apples, broccoli, raisins, and pumpkins seeds. I mixed in an avocado dressing with some salt and pepper.

I surprised myself--- I actually made a concoction that didn't follow any recipe and was good. For some reason, I'm finding I can do this with the raw food!!

HMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm:excited:

Jeannie

02-16-2011, 07:31 PM

The one thing I miss about living in a big city is having restaurants to choose from. St. George has the reputation of restaurants opening and closing. Not enough people to support them, or the food is awful.
The one health food restaurant closed.
But, I love the un-cooking I amlearning - taste great!

B - fruit smoothie - ran out of greens !
L - butternut squash with cinn and agave and rest of eggplant bacon.
D - not sure yet.
S - I made raw brownies -coconut, date, agave/honey,carob. delish
loads of water and flax seed cookies

Hi CIG

I know the feeling! I live in a remote little town, and there is usually a choice of one thing for me on the menu-green salad! lol
Ohhh I must go and get some eggplant, thanks for reminding me about the bacon, my fave!!

Jeannie

02-16-2011, 07:38 PM

Jeannie

02-16-2011, 07:46 PM

I will agree with Aleesha and say Collard Greens. :)

Aleesha, Delise, thanks, will do a small batch and try it out, I am off to the supermarket to see what I can get!

pippin07

02-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Good evening!

Hope all is going well in the "Raw World"

Breakfast: 1 whole melon (still don't know what kind it is)

Lunch: Bananas & dates

Dinner:

1st course- PTL Soup (pineapple, tomato, romaine) blended with tomato pineapple garnish.

2nd course - Romaine & cucumber salad with tomato hemp seed dressing. (I spiralized the cucumber)

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 09:37 PM

let us know how/if it turns out!!!

Aleesha Sattva

02-16-2011, 09:49 PM

okay... you guys are always showing me your lovely food... so here's mine! i went to the market today and got my bounty for the week.

organic locally grown apples - 14.5 pounds for $5
2 cases of young coconuts - $22 a case (9 in a case)
kale, fennel, celery, beets with greens, cucumbers and grapefruits!

so here's my lovely juice from today. pineapple/cucumber/apple/beets/ginger - soooo yummy and fresh tasting. seriously good stuff.

and my lovely fasting fridge! enjoy the pics!!!

pippin07

02-16-2011, 11:17 PM

I definitely gotta get me another fridge.....and then figure out where the heck to put it in my 900 sq foot
apartment.:confused

:useless:

okay... you guys are always showing me your lovely food... so here's mine! i went to the market today and got my bounty for the week.

organic locally grown apples - 14.5 pounds for $5
2 cases of young coconuts - $22 a case (9 in a case)
kale, fennel, celery, beets with greens, cucumbers and grapefruits!

so here's my lovely juice from today. pineapple/cucumber/apple/beets/ginger - soooo yummy and fresh tasting. seriously good stuff.

and my lovely fasting fridge! enjoy the pics!!!

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 12:01 AM

i showed you pics... why are you asking for pics? or am i confused??? :LOL:

it's a gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood day and an even better night.

night all!!!

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 12:01 AM

and pip... i have three beautiful fridges... three... and i love them ALL. we could definitely use a fourth though... with summer coming up... we may need to add another.

RawHealthyBeauty

02-17-2011, 12:49 AM

Peeking in here......:drool:

Everyone's pictures is soooooo lovely!! I :heart: pictures of raw food!

A tune in my head for you all *Raw food is rawk-in my world so good. oh yea! Ooooooooooh yea!* Oh, how I like just being my silly self!! :throwhearts:

You all are doing great!!

:heart ya all!

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 01:07 AM

hey girlfriend :hug

Jeannie

02-17-2011, 05:39 AM

Found some baby choi sum, so I made a marinade and they are in the dehydrator right now, so we will see. I have never seen it mentioned here on the forum, do you guys get it over there in the USA? It looks a bit like spinach but the leaves are not as crinkly, and it tastes a bit sweeter than spinach.

Today was a good day! Had a huge green smoothie for breakfast, grapes, a bought spirulina smoothie,

Dinner was a red bell pepper and flaxseed soft tortilla stuffed with lettuce, marinated zucchini strips and some more sliced red pepper just for colour :-)
It's really filling!

Have a good day everyone! :heart

KaleMama

02-17-2011, 07:22 AM

ReneeH

02-17-2011, 07:36 AM

I finally get to post today!!!!! Cool!!!!!!:excited:

Hi everyone!!!!! I've been SO busy!!!! I didn't even get to post yesterday! I've been working my Personal Chef business! Yep! For the past year I have been a Personal Chef, too!!!!! I sell what I call "Renee's Raw Box"! I have a menu and you get 8 choices of meals AND, I come to your house and make the food for you!!! Anyway, that's what I was doing yesterday.

People ask me how I'm able to do all that I do... Honestly, it's because I eat Raw! This lifestyle helps me to do all that I need to do...and THEN some!!!!!

Today: Green Smoothie with Rejuvelac
Deep Dish Pizza (I made yesterday using Alissa's Buckwheat Crust)
Coconut Smoothie
Lots of fruits & Veggies!!!!

Have a Rawsome Day everyone!!!!!

monkapotapus

02-17-2011, 07:58 AM

Oh how I LOVE pictures!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing pippin, Renee & Aleesha!!!! (I so enjoy a nice organized fridge picture!!!)

Everyone is doing so great & making yummy sounding meals - no matter how "simple" they may, or may not be!!!! :excited:

Here's the picture of my salad from last night - I call it my "loaded veggie salad"!!!! :drool:

I used the rest of the bagged salad mix & added more green leaf & romaine lettuce that I cleaned up last night....I also added: tomato, red bell pepper, cucumber, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, celery...there was already some carrot & red cabbage in the bagged mix....I put some dehydrated sunflower seeds on top & then some nutritional yeast.....WOW....That my friend, was a VERY filling salad.....I think it took me like an hour to eat it!! lol :LOL:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-16-11dinner001.jpg

pippin07

02-17-2011, 09:31 AM

Hey Aleesha, I was just messing around. It thought the little icon thingie was cute. :-) I was referring to the whold thread in general. :-)

i showed you pics... why are you asking for pics? or am i confused??? :LOL:

it's a gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood day and an even better night.

night all!!!

ReneeH

02-17-2011, 09:32 AM

KaleMama

02-17-2011, 09:54 AM

Good morning!!!

I started my day by listening to an Abraham-Hicks presentation and WOW! What a great day to start the day!

It's almost Friday. Wow, another week flying by. Last night I did end up just having the most delicious cacao smoothie. Last night's Almond Mylk was amazing and the taste was so overpowering (in a good way). I did leave the almonds soaking for longer than usual (overnight). My Honey got me 2oz of Vanilla Bean Powder and... Oh my Goodness!! :drool: It was so rich and delish.

My Mung bean sprouts are finally ready and from 1/2 cup of beans I got 4 cups of sprouts. :duh Aside from juicing them, throwing them in salads and making salads do you do anything else? *searching for recipes now* I do want to eat the asap since they're fresh and delicious.

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice (Lots Broccoli, celery, 1 apple, 1 orange, garlic, ginger & jalapeño) I wasn't sure how this was going to come out but the broccoli needed to be eaten/juiced. The juice came out REALLY, really good.
-Strawberries, pineapple & bananas for breakfast
-Spinach salad... Well, more like Spinach with my "Sprout Salad". LOL! + 1 avocado
-Orange
-Smoothie for dinner
-Ripe Mangoes :dance:

Tonight I have lots to do since I didn't get a chance to do anything with the almond pulp and did not want to run the 9-tray D just for that. So we gotta fill it up today! I am thinking... Cookies, Kale Chips & Banana Flax Crackers. YEAH!

PIPPIN: I love your Soup! Pineapple, Tomatoe, Romaine... Gotta try that! :) Thanks!

MONK: That salad loos DELICIOUS!!! Yummmm! You don't have to move anywhere... We'll come stay with you!

RENNEH That is so awesome! Can't beat living your passion and helping others. Keep it up! You're making a big difference. *hugs*

Have a happy, happy, Thursday!

OnMyJourney

02-17-2011, 11:13 AM

Hey everyone! :heart:

Yesterday was crazy! Got home did my P90X (oh yea!) and the evening got away from me.

Energy drink before P90X: banana, cacao powder w/maca, dates, water, ice, and msm (for my knee)

Recovery drink after P90X - kale, collard, msm, aloe vera juice, blackberries, strawberries, celery, cacao powder with maca, ice, water. I was all out of banana and I've stopped using hemp seed after my workouts because I read that hemp protein slows down digestion after a workout. So I've stopped that for now until I do further research and am relying on the aminos in the greens above. Need to get more parsley and lettuce, I'm all out and didn't realize it.

Dinner - 2 small avocados smooshed (giggles) with a fork, with a tad of sea salt, jalapeno pepper, and onion eaten with a large cucumber sliced up. It was soooooo delicious! :drool:

OnMyJourney

02-17-2011, 11:21 AM

Today's food::eat

Breakfast - green smoothie:collard, banana, msm, cacao powder with maca, aloe vera juice, ice, water

Snack...continuation of breakfast? lol - a few hours later - 2 cups of honeydew and canteloupe

lunch - a salad made of leftovers from my collard wraps the other day. Remember when I used my spiralizer on that zucchini and carrot...well, I did A LOT lol. I threw it in a container with some broccoli, spritz it with coconut aminos and sprinkled with oregano and nutritional yeast. I don't know if it was just because I was starving or what but it was DELICIOUS! :drool:

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 11:28 AM

Hey Aleesha, I was just messing around. It thought the little icon thingie was cute. :-) I was referring to the whold thread in general. :-)

messin' around? http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/attachment.php-2.gif oh then you need one of these! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/attachment-1.php.gif

monkapotapus

02-17-2011, 01:19 PM

Monk, your Salad looks just DEVINE!!!!!! And, you're eating or correctly.... chewing your food bit by bit, enjoying every tender morsel, every juicy bite!!!! Savouring the combination of all the flavors....the crunch sensation of every vegetable!!! YUMMMM!!!!

Thanks Renee!!
It "felt" like I was chewing for HOURS....lol - but I DID enjoy every bite/flavor~ :throwhearts:

Good morning!!!

I started my day by listening to an Abraham-Hicks presentation and WOW! What a great day to start the day!

It's almost Friday. Wow, another week flying by. Last night I did end up just having the most delicious cacao smoothie. Last night's Almond Mylk was amazing and the taste was so overpowering (in a good way). I did leave the almonds soaking for longer than usual (overnight). My Honey got me 2oz of Vanilla Bean Powder and... Oh my Goodness!! It was so rich and delish.

My Mung bean sprouts are finally ready and from 1/2 cup of beans I got 4 cups of sprouts. Aside from juicing them, throwing them in salads and making salads do you do anything else? *searching for recipes now* I do want to eat the asap since they're fresh and delicious.

Today's Plan:
-Green Juice (Lots Broccoli, celery, 1 apple, 1 orange, garlic, ginger & jalapeño) I wasn't sure how this was going to come out but the broccoli needed to be eaten/juiced. The juice came out REALLY, really good.
-Strawberries, pineapple & bananas for breakfast
-Spinach salad... Well, more like Spinach with my "Sprout Salad". LOL! + 1 avocado
-Orange
-Smoothie for dinner
-Ripe Mangoes

Tonight I have lots to do since I didn't get a chance to do anything with the almond pulp and did not want to run the 9-tray D just for that. So we gotta fill it up today! I am thinking... Cookies, Kale Chips & Banana Flax Crackers. YEAH!

PIPPIN: I love your Soup! Pineapple, Tomatoe, Romaine... Gotta try that! Thanks!

MONK: That salad loos DELICIOUS!!! Yummmm! You don't have to move anywhere... We'll come stay with you!

RENNEH That is so awesome! Can't beat living your passion and helping others. Keep it up! You're making a big difference. *hugs*

Have a happy, happy, Thursday!
Mmmm vanilla.....

I wonder if you could make something "hummus" like with all your mung bean sprouts?.....

Yum!! Sounds like a great dehydrator plan!! (Mine runs 24/7)....seriously....lol

Sure, you can come live with me - just bring your yummy recipes!!!

Aleesha, you can live with me too....we can drink lots of tea & not have to worry about tooting dogs!! :ROFL:

Hey everyone!

Yesterday was crazy! Got home did my P90X (oh yea!) and the evening got away from me.

Energy drink before P90X: banana, cacao powder w/maca, dates, water, ice, and msm (for my knee)

Recovery drink after P90X - kale, collard, msm, aloe vera juice, blackberries, strawberries, celery, cacao powder with maca, ice, water. I was all out of banana and I've stopped using hemp seed after my workouts because I read that hemp protein slows down digestion after a workout. So I've stopped that for now until I do further research and am relying on the aminos in the greens above. Need to get more parsley and lettuce, I'm all out and didn't realize it.

Dinner - 2 small avocados smooshed (giggles) with a fork, with a tad of sea salt, jalapeno pepper, and onion eaten with a large cucumber sliced up. It was soooooo delicious!
Glad you were able to get your workout in with such a busy schedule - Congrats!! :encore:

It's nice that you're listening to your body & observing how it works after certain foods.....I've not experienced that effect after having hemp seed....hmmm, I'll watch next time......

Today's food:

Breakfast - green smoothie:collard, banana, msm, cacao powder with maca, aloe vera juice, ice, water

Snack...continuation of breakfast? lol - a few hours later - 2 cups of honeydew and canteloupe

lunch - a salad made of leftovers from my collard wraps the other day. Remember when I used my spiralizer on that zucchini and carrot...well, I did A LOT lol. I threw it in a container with some broccoli, spritz it with coconut aminos and sprinkled with oregano and nutritional yeast. I don't know if it was just because I was starving or what but it was DELICIOUS!
Yum!!!
Sounds delicious....ALL OF IT!!!

messin' around? oh then you need one of these! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/attachment-1.php.gif

LOL - I LOVE the butt one!!!! (you didn't add it....)

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 01:21 PM

so i guess that means i can't bring them with me?

and nope... the butt one is mine... all mine!

monkapotapus

02-17-2011, 01:23 PM

Today I've had:

Breakfast:
Cup of tea
"kitchen sink" smoothie + defrosted strawberries

Lunch:
Jalapeno corn chips with "smooshed" (((hugs))), OMJ) avocado & a cut up tomato...braggs spritzed on top & sprinkled with nutritional yeast....oooooohhhhh, sooooooo good!! :drool:

Here's the pic!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-17-11Lunch001.jpg

These are seriously my favorite "chips".....SERIOUSLY!! (Raw food, Real World book).....so light & crispy....:heart

monkapotapus

02-17-2011, 05:00 PM

so i guess that means i can't bring them with me?

and nope... the butt one is mine... all mine!

Lol - nope.....just your kitties.....:kisses:
No tooting dogs aloud!!!!!!! hahahahaha!!!!:backsout:

I'll find my OWN butt one!!!!!! :excited:

changeisgood

02-17-2011, 07:00 PM

This is not a good site to read when I'm hungry - I want to make everything pictured and described! Monk's salad looked great enough, but the way Renee described it, touched all the senses!

I made juice this AM - apple and japanese pears
lunch was a kiwi, an apple (too busy to want to do more and became too hypoglycemic from being out of ofc to long, needed to let the fruit do its thing)
but now it is dinner time - I have an avocado out with some tomoatoes ready for the Braggs and lemon and flax seed crackers. And I'm thinking hemp shake. But I wish I had the fresh vanilla powder - I could taste it when I read the post.

I made a new batch of flax seed craxckers where I mixed the light colored seed with the dark - and am not liking it as much as just dark. Much more flavor, atleast to me.
I had some fresh pineapple when I first got home while I was cutting it up.

Oh, I made some apple flax crackers with raisins and coconut. They didn't have enough sweetness to them, so I'll break it up into granola and mix in some agave and put back into dehydr. They looked really good when I took them out this AM, I had my hubby take a picture, I was so proud, until we tried one later in the day. Atleast I can save them. I had just as much fun preparing them, except I don't like to waste food or the high cost of ingredients.

I made some brownies with coconut that tasted just like almond joys (Made with carob). My husband who said in the past carob will never touch his lips, devoured them. Will make more and hide them!

Well, I think hubby is just about finished cooking his SAD meal, oh so dead, so I'm headed into the kitchen to do up the real thing!

pippin07

02-17-2011, 07:14 PM

Good evening all!

Hope all is going well with you.

Breakfast: 3 large grapefruit

Lunch: 2 large mangos (should have been 3, but I had to toss one because it was all dark & yucky looking inside) :sad: I just hate when happens, and a banana.

And tonight: right now I am having fresh juice of carrot, kale, cucumber, celery, red pepper, and lemon. Dinner will be using up my left over sunflower pate & kale salad from the other night, along with some sliced cucumber & tomato.

That's all folks! :goodday:

blizzardfrisbee

02-17-2011, 07:20 PM

Hi people!

Today--- Breakfast-- GS (pineapple, spinach, apple and banana) and pineapple to eat

Lunch-- a huge salad at a restaurant

Dinner- cabbage rolls with marianted and dehydrated mushroom, sugar snap peas, cauliflower and red pepper --also the rest of my apple, raisin and broccoli salad and last of all a GS. :dance:

OnMyJourney

02-17-2011, 07:58 PM

Haven't had dinner yet, just finished with my work out a little while ago.

Energy drink prior to P90X - banana, dates, cacao powder w/maca, ice, water,

Recovery drink after P90X - collard, cacao powder with maca, banana, ice, water, msm (for my knee), aloe vera juice

My drinks are a little lacking because I forgot to grind my flax seeds and to pick up more celery, parsley and lettuce after work today. Late meetings had me rushing...I hate rushing.

I'll be back when I decide on what dinner shall be....:kisses: <= I like that hehe

Aleesha Sattva

02-17-2011, 09:42 PM

it's a little hard reading this thread... but i am going to keep up with it. so if you are talking to me... if you wanna bold my name so i see it cause i'd hate to skim and miss...

i was craving some choc so bad tonight that i made some... and put it into the fridge for after my fast (or my hubby eats it all) whichever comes first. took care of my craving just making it!

chaos here

02-18-2011, 06:50 AM

i was craving some choc so bad tonight that i made some...

took care of my craving just making it!

I wish I could do that!

I'll start posting here on Monday (won't be online this weekend). ....anyway, wanted to share - I made some chocolate covered strawberries for the grandkids for Valentines Day. I cut the starwberries in half before I drizzled the choc on them (cocoa, agave, coconut butter) so it would be easier for them to eat. Well, they didn't eat all of them, and because I cut them, they were getting watery looking. So, the next morning, I put them into the blender with some ice cubes and a little water. OMG! It was sssoooo good. Even though I had this one for breakfast, it will be a regular dessert from here on out - and I can't wait to make it for the grandkids this weekend. ....and as soon as I get some cherries, it will be chocolate cherry shake time.

OnMyJourney

02-18-2011, 07:18 AM

Good morning everyone!! :throwhearts:
Last night's dinner - Forgot to come back and post last night's dinner...it's was so simple I didn't think to do so. I just cut up a big cucumber and then fell asleep. lol

Breakfast - Green smoothie: collard, banana,cacao powder w/maca, msm (for my knee), ice, water, aloe vera juice and

Lunch - cashew nut cheez (that I made last night) with broccoli, and slices of yellow and green pepper to dip it with. I might run out and get a cucumber, not sure yet.

It's FRIIIIIIIIDAY!!!!! Thank you Lord!! :excited::excited:

ReneeH

02-18-2011, 08:31 AM

Morning Rawbies!!!!

Gotta another busy day planned! I have a Raw Demo Class coming up and gotta prepare for it!!! I'll try to post photos when I get a second to breathe!!!

This is SUCH a GREAT RAW BUSY DAY!!!! :throwhearts:

HUGS to ALL!!!
Nee

KaleMama

02-18-2011, 09:09 AM

:dance: Happy Friday!!!

Last night: Smoothie for dinner and water with lemon.

I made all the goodies I talked about yesterday but am having trouble uploading pics... They're on the way. We have also started a "sprouting cycle" going forward. We got great results from the Mung beans... So, we have Quinoa, more mung beans & lentils sprouting. Yummm!

Todays plan:
-Green Juice (Spinach, Celery, 1 apple, 3 carrots, Mung bean sprouts, ginger & jalapeño)
-Banana Flax Crackers for breakfast. I sprinkled a little cinnamon and they came out amazing. I will experiment with other flax crackers from now on.
-Banana
-Salad (lots of red peppers - on sale at WF! :woot:)
-Cookie (leftover almond pulp, walnuts, raisins, cacao powder, apple, cacao nibs, banana, dates & shredded coconut)
-Kale Chips
-Smoothie

YEAH! Happy day, everyone! I have tons of energy today... :excited: lol!

*hugs*

Aleesha Sattva

02-18-2011, 10:18 AM

I love love love the energy of this thread. I'm so glad we decided to change the format!!!

Yip Yip Yippppeeeeee

Banshee

02-18-2011, 10:32 AM

Good morning :dance:

Didn't get a chance to post yesterday...busy busy!

Yesterday's meals:
Raw granola w/ strawberry, blueberry, banana "yogurt" on top...was very yummy
Finally finished up my broc salad, time to make more because I'm totally addicted to it.
And green smoothies (which weren't my best, but they filled me up)
Dinner, well...I didn't feel hungry last night, so there wasn't any. My appetite is finally changing, not so fierce all the time.

I finally sprung for a mandoline slicer yesterday, so today I'm making sweet potato chips, and apple chips in the dehydrater -- I'm very excited :woohoo:

Today:
Green smoothie
big green salad with avo, and red peppers
Green juice
dinner-we'll see how I'm feeling

Hope everyone has a great day!!:hippy

changeisgood

02-18-2011, 12:00 PM

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=331&pictureid=2036

I'M HAVING A HUGH LUNCH !
First time loading a pic, too many steps, I'm exhausted, let alone I haven't done any work this AM trying to figure out how to do this.

Is it always this difficult, or can someone teach me an easier way and how to reduce picture to 1/4 of this siz???!!

Anyway, this is my lunch for today. Yum. I'm sure everyone can make out what it is!

I had two more pictures of my apple/coconut flax crackers and then making it into granola, but I'd have to sell my business to have the time to work on posting them!!

B - was the granola after my water and pineapple! (it's getting so whole flax seeds are showing up in the throne-TMI)
L - see above
D I'm thinking spehetti squash and tomato/basil 'sauce'
S - kiwi

ReneeH

02-18-2011, 01:17 PM

Looks FABULOUS ChangeIsGood!!!!!! Yummm!!!!! I'm with ya on mixing the Flax seeds....just is not a good marriage! But, by themselves.....gr8!!!

You're doing GREAT!!!! Two thumbs WAY up!!!!!!!:woohoo:

KaleMama

02-18-2011, 01:24 PM

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B - was the granola after my water and pineapple! (it's getting so whole flax seeds are showing up in the throne-TMI)

:dance: Totally cool! Same here! After the Calzone recipe I noticed a BIG change there. After my flax crackers this AM I experienced the same. HOORAY for flax seeds! :heart

blizzardfrisbee

02-18-2011, 07:06 PM

Hey hey hey to all!!!
For me today:

Breakfast --GS and pineapple
Lunch-- Cabbage rolls with maranated mushrooms, red pepper, zucchini, and sugar peas
Dinner-- GS and fruit pudding with blueberries, bananas and strawberries:dance:

pippin07

02-18-2011, 07:30 PM

I am sipping on some most delicious juice right now :talljuice::, pondering what to have for dinner. I have all kinds of odds & ends left over from the week. So I do have stuff to work with. I have been soaking almonds, so I would like to make some sort of pate, and am looking through recipes.

Today breakfast was oranges & kiwis; lunch was bananas & dates with a few walnuts.

My juice is made with kale, celery,cucumber, parsley,apple. It really was good:drool: (just finished it)

monkapotapus

02-18-2011, 07:49 PM

WOOHOO IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

Everyone has been so busy making/showing yummy stuff - Great job!!!!! :dance:

Here's a picture of my salad from last night.......
It was made up of: romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, celery, red bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, black kalamata olives, sesame seeds, a few organic raisins & my 2nd avocado of the day!!!! lol - It was soooooo good.....mmmm - loving my salads again!!! Yay!!!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-17-11Dinner001.jpg

Breakfast today was the normal smoothie + strawberries & some blueberries....

Lunch was a yummy mango & 4 clementines.....a couple dehydrated almonds.....

I also had 2 small spoonfuls of coconut oil......

This is a picture of my produce I just got today - Isn't it just BEAUTIFUL?!?!?!?!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Produce2-18-11002.jpg

I got:
- 2 HUGE heads of Romaine Lettuce
- 1 HUGE head of kale
- 4 containers of strawberries....oh man, do they smell DIVINE!!!
- 2 containers of blueberries
- 1 cored pineapple
- 7 "on the vine" tomatoes (these need to ripen a bit, but they were pretty cheap - $1.49/#)
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 pack of white button mushrooms
- 1/2# of sugar snap peas
- 1 bag of baby carrots
- 1 bag of regular size carrots
- 1 jicama
- 1 canteloupe

Wow!!!
I'm so excited to see all that colorful produce that's going to go into my belly!!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!
I plan on trying to get a lot done, but I will check in when I've got a second!!!!

(((Hugs)))~monk~:throwhearts:

RawHealthyBeauty

02-18-2011, 07:54 PM

Wow Monk!!! I love your raw food stuff!! MMMmmm mmmm!! :eat

monkapotapus

02-18-2011, 07:59 PM

Wow Monk!!! I love your raw food stuff!! MMMmmm mmmm!! :eat

Thanks!!!
Me too :drool:

Wish you could drop by to help me eat it!! :kisses:

changeisgood

02-18-2011, 08:06 PM

monkapotapus

02-18-2011, 08:23 PM

Monk - the pic of your produce would make a great jigsaw puzzle!

When you post your pics is it an easy process ? - I went thru so many steps today for one pic, I got discouraged. And I'd love to share my meals with everyone.

I'm sipping on a hemp shake with added strawberries and carob.
I just finished making my tomoato sauce for tomorrow dinner - was too full from lunch to eat a big dinner.

I also put kale chips in the dehydrator made with a tahini dressing - so what didn't fit on the two trays, I munched on. The kale was nice and soggy! I followed the recipie with tahini, lemon, apple cidar vinegar, and namu shoyu.

Does Nana Shoyu need to be refrigerated once opened?

I was about to make zuchinni humus for tomorrow's lunch for my new flax crackers, but got to tired. Besides all I prepared for self, I made my hubby's dinner that took a little prep.

See you all tomorrow! Sweet dreams.

Lol @ jigsaw puzzle.....lol

I use "photobucket" to upload my pictures, if you'd like - I can email you when I have time this weekend & try to explain it step by step....let me know!:heart

Yum!! I am making some kale chips tomorrow too!!!
I don't think Nama Shoyu has to be put in the fridge, but check the label - it would say, if it needs to be....

Have you made the zucchini hummus before?
I think I made it once & it turned out too watery....hmmm....let me know how your turns out.....

Have some sweet dreams yourself!!!! :hug

monkapotapus

02-18-2011, 08:26 PM

Here's my quick "put -together salad"....it was quick, because everything was already prepared - except the avo & tomato.....Yay!!

It's Romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado & tomato....nutritional yeast sprinkled on top....dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, braggs aminos, sesame oil.....

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-18-11Dinner001.jpg

Time to EAT!!! :eat:heart

ReneeH

02-18-2011, 09:18 PM

Ok Monk! You're a makin' me hongry!!!!! :drool: and, I just had 4 Bananas!!!!

Ok...'dat's just GREEDY!!!!! :woot:

pippin07

02-18-2011, 09:30 PM

WOOHOO IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

Everyone has been so busy making/showing yummy stuff - Great job!!!!! :dance:

Here's a picture of my salad from last night.......
It was made up of: romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, celery, red bell peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, black kalamata olives, sesame seeds, a few organic raisins & my 2nd avocado of the day!!!! lol - It was soooooo good.....mmmm - loving my salads again!!! Yay!!!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-17-11Dinner001.jpg

Lunch was a yummy mango & 4 clementines.....a couple dehydrated almonds.....

I also had 2 small spoonfuls of coconut oil......

This is a picture of my produce I just got today - Isn't it just BEAUTIFUL?!?!?!?!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Produce2-18-11002.jpg

I got:
- 2 HUGE heads of Romaine Lettuce
- 1 HUGE head of kale
- 4 containers of strawberries....oh man, do they smell DIVINE!!!
- 2 containers of blueberries
- 1 cored pineapple
- 7 "on the vine" tomatoes (these need to ripen a bit, but they were pretty cheap - $1.49/#)
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 pack of white button mushrooms
- 1/2# of sugar snap peas
- 1 bag of baby carrots
- 1 bag of regular size carrots
- 1 jicama
- 1 canteloupe

Wow!!!
I'm so excited to see all that colorful produce that's going to go into my belly!!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!
I plan on trying to get a lot done, but I will check in when I've got a second!!!!

(((Hugs)))~monk~:throwhearts:

YUM Monk!!! Dang I had dinner already, but that salad looks sooooooooo good, as I am sure it was.

changeisgood

02-18-2011, 09:56 PM

OH MONK - YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!! :cheer:

I'D LOVE THE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO DO THE PICS.

:excited:

RawHealthyBeauty

02-18-2011, 11:03 PM

Thanks!!!
Me too :drool:

Wish you could drop by to help me eat it!! :kisses:

I wish so too!! Thanks!! :hug

Aleesha Sattva

02-19-2011, 12:30 AM

k i have to bow out of this thread. it's making my fast way to difficult. so i'm going to leave you all in renee and monk's capable hands... if you need me... i'm a mere email away!

:kisses:

Jeannie

02-19-2011, 04:34 AM

Hi everyone!

collard greens and choi sum are one and the same thing! I love google!
I made some kale chip recipe using collard greens and it was Yummy, and also did an experiment with some baby spinach.... and shall we say.... they might come in handy for a soup or something....not too good on their own, but then again I did use a VERY heavy hand when I added curry... No sireee, no handstands in the shower for me!!!! Ooookay, :tmi:

My daughter is into the raw thing, she is busy making crackers as we speak! I am super impressed!:woot::cheer::woot:

Today I had a banana and a spirulina smoothie
some sweet potato chips
An avo
and tonight a big fat salad!!!

You guys, thanks for posting pics, everything looks so yummy!

Hope you are all having a fab weekend!

OnMyJourney

02-19-2011, 10:01 AM

Never did have dinner last night...fell asleep on the couch. It was rest day from P90X and while I intended to do X Stretch...well, I fell asleep on the couch. :o

Breakfast - Green smoothie: collard, msm, cacao powder with maca, aloe vera juice, chia seed, hemp seed, ice, banana and water

So far that's it...about to take the dog for a walk and come back in and do Yoga X I suppose. I really don't want to , as it's my least favorite. However, since it's my recovery week...I suppose I'll follow directions. (We'll see, maybe I"ll just do it this evening instead)

Have a beautiful day everyone! :throwhearts:

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 10:23 AM

Ok Monk! You're a makin' me hongry!!!!!
and, I just had 4 Bananas!!!!

Ok...'dat's just GREEDY!!!!!
Lol Renee - you crack me up!!:LOL:

YUM Monk!!! Dang I had dinner already, but that salad looks sooooooooo good, as I am sure it was.
It was.....soooooo good....yum!!!

OH MONK - YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!!

I'D LOVE THE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO DO THE PICS.

I will email you later this evening!!
You can start by signing up @ photobucket.com - setting up your username & password :throwhearts:

I wish so too!! Thanks!!
Muuuuwwwaaaaahhhhh~

k i have to bow out of this thread. it's making my fast way to difficult. so i'm going to leave you all in renee and monk's capable hands... if you need me... i'm a mere email away!

Happy fasting Aleesha!! (((hugs)))

Hi everyone!

collard greens and choi sum are one and the same thing! I love google!
I made some kale chip recipe using collard greens and it was Yummy, and also did an experiment with some baby spinach.... and shall we say.... they might come in handy for a soup or something....not too good on their own, but then again I did use a VERY heavy hand when I added curry... No sireee, no handstands in the shower for me!!!! Ooookay,

My daughter is into the raw thing, she is busy making crackers as we speak! I am super impressed!

Today I had a banana and a spirulina smoothie
some sweet potato chips
An avo
and tonight a big fat salad!!!

You guys, thanks for posting pics, everything looks so yummy!

Hope you are all having a fab weekend!
Hey Jeannie!!
Good to know about the different names of collard greens & that they make yummy chips!! (and that spinach doesn't....lol)

Hooray for your daughter getting involved in Raw foods!!!
What kind of chips was she making?

Enjoy your "big, fat salad" tonight!! lol

Never did have dinner last night...fell asleep on the couch. It was rest day from P90X and while I intended to do X Stretch...well, I fell asleep on the couch.

Breakfast - Green smoothie: collard, msm, cacao powder with maca, aloe vera juice, chia seed, hemp seed, ice, banana and water

So far that's it...about to take the dog for a walk and come back in and do Yoga X I suppose. I really don't want to , as it's my least favorite. However, since it's my recovery week...I suppose I'll follow directions. (We'll see, maybe I"ll just do it this evening instead)

Have a beautiful day everyone!

Oh sweetie~How adorable you fell asleep on the couch!

Here's just a suggestion.....I'd do the yoga X right away & get it out of the way, so you can go on with your day & not have to "dread" it all day long....you might find you actually enjoy it after a few times.....or, maybe not...lol

(((hugs)))~monk~:heart

ReneeH

02-19-2011, 01:08 PM

Hey!!!! Busy day!!!! Poppin' in to give HUGS!!!!

Soon as I breathe I'll be able to post!!!!

RAWK it, yau'll!!!!!!

Chef Nee!!!

OnMyJourney

02-19-2011, 01:39 PM

Oh sweetie~How adorable you fell asleep on the couch!

Here's just a suggestion.....I'd do the yoga X right away & get it out of the way, so you can go on with your day & not have to "dread" it all day long....you might find you actually enjoy it after a few times.....or, maybe not...lol

(((hugs)))~monk~:heart

I pretty much crashed, unintentionally of course. :o Thank you so much for the encouragement monk, I went ahead and got Yoga X done and out of the way. It wasn't "as bad" as before...but I could've done without it. :p

Probably should've done at least a recovery drink afterwards, but since Tony didn't mention I didn't. I'm having water and cauliflower popcorn. I'm hungry. :wuv

Mindful mama

02-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Hello! Wow it's been a while since I've posted. Still Raw, 100+ days ( stopped counting;) just now have a quiet moment and thought I'd join the conversation that I've been listening in on for weeks now.

So far today I've enjoyed a breakfast of green juice, lunch of green smoothie. In the D right now are Alissa's oatmeal cookies & papaya steak! (thanks Renee for all your posts on this recipe, I've been inspiried to give it a try! Can't wait!)
dinner will be the steak & a salad, cookies for a treat later. Yummy day!!

changeisgood

02-19-2011, 03:38 PM

Had kale chips I made and WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a treat!
Good to know collard greens work well, too - cause I love collard greens!
My dehydrator will be running round the clock now between this and my crackers, and desserts, and ready to try sweet potato chips - my mandolin plus other goodies are coming from amazon next week.

I woke up very late so just juiced oj and grapefruits. Had a bit of granola and blueberries.
We had to get some work done on the road so took kale chips and flax crackers with me. Getting ready to make lunch. Will do the hummus with romaine lettuce and the trimmings.

It's been a rough day, I feel a bit sad watching my hubby do emotional eating since he is feeling sorry for himself. Glad I'm not joining him in the pity eating. All I can do is give him his space while he sorts things out.

Dinner will be the speghetti squash and fresh tomato sauce I made.

I'll have kiwis later before bed.

I'm all signed up with photobucket.

pippin07

02-19-2011, 05:51 PM

Good Saturday afternoon all you Rawbies!! :heart

Today has gone by so fast, ( it is 3:30 here in Calif) I am just now have a lunch of sweet ripe bananas. Breakfast was a smoothie made with 3 mangos & some green food powder...(not sure it is raw). I was totally out of greens, so it worked for me. Went shopping and now have tons of kale, as I plan on making kale chips tomorrow. I also will be making onion bread from Rawvolution.

Dinner will be collard wraps, using my almond pate that I made last night.

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 06:08 PM

I'm all signed up with photobucket.

Send me an email....I can't seem to find the option on here to "send email" right now....hmmmm

phonicsmonkey@new.rr.com

OnMyJourney

02-19-2011, 06:13 PM

I seem to have forgotten about lunch...not sure what I was doing during that time. lol

Dinner - one large cucumber with smooshed up avocado with jalapeno with a little garlic. Once I realized I was hungry (lol) I started craving avocado and cucumber!! Now, my tummy feels niiiiiiiice and happy!

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 06:21 PM

Hey!!!! Busy day!!!! Poppin' in to give HUGS!!!!

Soon as I breathe I'll be able to post!!!!

RAWK it, yau'll!!!!!!

Chef Nee!!!
Have fun Chef Nee!!! and....Thanks for the hugs!!!

I pretty much crashed, unintentionally of course. Thank you so much for the encouragement monk, I went ahead and got Yoga X done and out of the way. It wasn't "as bad" as before...but I could've done without it.

Probably should've done at least a recovery drink afterwards, but since Tony didn't mention I didn't. I'm having water and cauliflower popcorn. I'm hungry.
Lol - I'm glad YogaX wasn't "as bad"....lol & wasn't it nice to get it out of the way, so you could enjoy the rest of your day?!

I still need to make my cauliflower popcorn....maybe tomorrow!!!

Hahahahaha...."since Tony didn't mention a recovery drink"......:LOL:

Hello! Wow it's been a while since I've posted. Still Raw, 100+ days ( stopped counting;) just now have a quiet moment and thought I'd join the conversation that I've been listening in on for weeks now.

So far today I've enjoyed a breakfast of green juice, lunch of green smoothie. In the D right now are Alissa's oatmeal cookies & papaya steak! (thanks Renee for all your posts on this recipe, I've been inspiried to give it a try! Can't wait!)
dinner will be the steak & a salad, cookies for a treat later. Yummy day!!
Welcome Mindful mama!!
Congrats on 100+ days!!!!
Mmmm sounds like you've been up to making some very yummy treats!!

Had kale chips I made and WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a treat!
Good to know collard greens work well, too - cause I love collard greens!
My dehydrator will be running round the clock now between this and my crackers, and desserts, and ready to try sweet potato chips - my mandolin plus other goodies are coming from amazon next week.

I woke up very late so just juiced oj and grapefruits. Had a bit of granola and blueberries.
We had to get some work done on the road so took kale chips and flax crackers with me. Getting ready to make lunch. Will do the hummus with romaine lettuce and the trimmings.

It's been a rough day, I feel a bit sad watching my hubby do emotional eating since he is feeling sorry for himself. Glad I'm not joining him in the pity eating. All I can do is give him his space while he sorts things out.

Dinner will be the speghetti squash and fresh tomato sauce I made.

I'll have kiwis later before bed.

I'm all signed up with photobucket.
Glad to hear your kale chips turned out delicious!!
Question for you.....do you taste a lot of the apple cider vinegar in them?

Good for you for letting your husband do his own thing~ :hug ...hopefully he'll come around~

Yum - your dinner sounds really good!

Good Saturday afternoon all you Rawbies!!

Today has gone by so fast, ( it is 3:30 here in Calif) I am just now have a lunch of sweet ripe bananas. Breakfast was a smoothie made with 3 mangos & some green food powder...(not sure it is raw). I was totally out of greens, so it worked for me. Went shopping and now have tons of kale, as I plan on making kale chips tomorrow. I also will be making onion bread from Rawvolution.

Dinner will be collard wraps, using my almond pate that I made last night.

Hey pippin!!
I agree - today has just flown by!!!

Sounds like a yummy breakfast smoothie.....oh, how I love mangoes.....

Hey! I'm making kale chips tomorrow too!!
Let's have a "kale chip making party"!!!! :excited:

pippin07

02-19-2011, 06:32 PM

Have fun Chef Nee!!! and....Thanks for the hugs!!!

Monk:

Sounds like a yummy breakfast smoothie.....oh, how I love mangoes.....

Yeah, finally the mangos are good!! Very good!

Hey! I'm making kale chips tomorrow too!!
Let's have a "kale chip making party"!!!! :excited:

Are you using the kale recipe that someone posted here? I need to search for it. Only thing is, I am not sure I will use curry, not a big fan of curry.

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 06:41 PM

Are you using the kale recipe that someone posted here? I need to search for it. Only thing is, I am not sure I will use curry, not a big fan of curry.

Yes, I will be using the Teriyaki kale chip recipe from Rawknitster - LOVE it!!

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=47199&highlight=teriyaki+kale

I'm not a huge fan of curry either.....

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 07:27 PM

(Changeisgood - send me an email - yours is not set up to receive them on this site - my email address is on pg 13 of this thread)

Okay!!
Now it's picture time!!

Here is breakfast:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-19-11001.jpg

I was right there with you pippin!
This is a blend of 8 oranges & 3 grapefruits....fresh squeezed baby!! lol.....the small glass is for my DBF....

I also had 2 cups of tea this morning....

Here is lunch:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-19-11002.jpg

Jalapeno corn chips (Raw food Real World) & smooshed (OMJ) avocado, sprinkled with nutritional yeast...

Then I got busy doing some "uncooking" in the dehydrator!!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-19-11004.jpg

Top shelf is Ani Phyo's Black sesame sunflower bread (page 153 in "Ani's Raw Food Kitchen) - very easy recipe to make!! All you need is a bowl - no equip, except the dehydrator!!! It even "rises" a little bit!!!

Next shelf is Ani's Sun Burgers (page 194 same book - even though the book says it's on pg 192 in the back.....) - again a very simple recipe to make!!

The next 2 shelves are the jalapeno corn chips from Raw Food, Real World (page 297).....

I am making 1 tray in to "tortillas" & the other in to chips!!

Next, I cut up/washed a bunch of fruit to make some fruit salads!!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-19-11005.jpg

They are made up of green grapes, red grapes, strawberries, blueberries & pineapple....Yummmmmm

I also made a batch of Rich cheddar dip (on this site as "Da bomb" dip, or something like that!)

I'll show you a "finished" picture of the sun burger soon......

monkapotapus

02-19-2011, 08:00 PM

Here they are!!!

A nice round of applause for the Sun Burger, please!!!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Sunburgers2-19-11001.jpg

Heres a pic of the black sesame sunflower bread....it has a lovely texture!!
Nice & soft.....

I will store the rest in a ziplock bag in the fridge:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Sunburgers2-19-11003.jpg

Here it is all put together!!!
I spread some rich cheddar dip on both pieces of "bread", then put some romaine lettuce down...then the sun burger.....cherry tomato slices on the other piece....I can't wait to dig in!!!

I'll let you know how it is......

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Sunburgers2-19-11002.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Sunburgerpic22-19-11002.jpg

changeisgood

02-19-2011, 10:25 PM

changeisgood

02-19-2011, 10:32 PM

Monk - I sent e-mail - incase it went into spam.

pippin07

02-19-2011, 11:43 PM

MONK!!!!! OMGosh.......all that food looks incredible!!

Absolutely love all the photos

Isn't raw so much fun?????:yes:

OnMyJourney

02-20-2011, 10:14 AM

Yayy for pics! I looove Ani's sun burgers! I think they were the first "gourmet" recipe I created, along with her bread. DELICIOUS! Hope you enjoy them.

Breakfast - green smoothie: kale, banana, msm (for my knee), cacao powder with maca, hemp seed, chia seed, ice, water

Not sure what the rest of the day will entail food wise...thinking gazpacho for lunch. Not sure though. I'll be back when I've decided.

Have a beautiful day everyone! :heart

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 10:48 AM

Monk -
great glasses for the juice. seems we were all on the same page - I juiced fresh oj and grapefruit this AM.

Your pictures are so good I want to reach in and pull that sandwich ou to eat.

There was just a hint of taste of the apple cider vinegar. But I like that taste. I also made kale chips which I put oil, lemon, celtic seasalt,agave.
They came out looking beautiful, shrunk alot. I tahini ones are my favorite so far.

The hummus I made came out delicious - I couldn't find zuchinni, but walmart had something (don't remember name) thaat looked like baby zuchinni. It was much milder and not as watery.
By the time I finished lunch and test tasted everything - I didn't have room for dinner. So I had an apple and a piece of chocolate with ch almonds and craisins I made for hubby. (Thank goodness he snapped out of it)

E-mail on the way as soon as I finish reading postings.
Lol - that is too funny we were all drinking the same thing!!
I love fun, colorful dishes!!!

I may try the tahini kale chip recipe, just with less apple cider vinegar...I'm not a huge fan of it...

Glad your hummus turned out good! Less watery would be nice....

Yay! I'm so happy your hubby snapped out of it!!:dance:

The sun burger was good, but wasn't as firm on the inside of the burger as I would've liked, so I left the remaining ones in the dehydrator for another couple hours...

Monk - I sent e-mail - incase it went into spam.
You should have mail!!! Let me know if you need anything else~:hug

MONK!!!!! OMGosh.......all that food looks incredible!!

Absolutely love all the photos

Isn't raw so much fun?????
Thanks!!
YES!! It IS so much fun!! :excited:

Yayy for pics! I looove Ani's sun burgers! I think they were the first "gourmet" recipe I created, along with her bread. DELICIOUS! Hope you enjoy them.

Breakfast - green smoothie: kale, banana, msm (for my knee), cacao powder with maca, hemp seed, chia seed, ice, water

Not sure what the rest of the day will entail food wise...thinking gazpacho for lunch. Not sure though. I'll be back when I've decided.

Have a beautiful day everyone!

I did enjoy them!!
Really quick & easy to make - I don't know why I've just been drooling over it for a couple years now....lol

I need to make my smoothie...thanks for the reminder!!

Hope you have a beautiful day as well!!! :throwhearts:~monk~

changeisgood

02-20-2011, 12:21 PM

pippin07

02-20-2011, 12:55 PM

Can someone please tell me how long I should dehydrate my kale chips? I want them very crispy. Thanks.

I woke up with a sore throat today :sad:. Dont know what is up wit that, but I have not eaten yet today, but I am about to have oranges for breakfast. Lunch will be mangos, and I think I will just have bananas for dinner. Not feeling to good so will keep it simple today. But I do want to get my kale chips made.

Thanks!

BDraw

02-20-2011, 01:16 PM

I'm back after way too long of slipping and sliding. It feels good to be raw again! I'm on day 4!

Breakfast was 2 bananas with a mixture I made last night (ground almonds, dates, and coconut) YUM! Also my morning drink of hot water, ACV and honey.

Lunch -- just finished a large smoothie (spinach, orange, banana, grapes, sesame seed, sunflower seed, flax seed, and chia seed) oh, and a handful of almonds.

I haven't gotten into creating exotic recipes this time around. Needing to keep it simple. So I snack all day on fruit and nuts.

I need to go back and read this entire thread -- when I've got a hour or so. After reading two pages I've discovered you people really do support each other -- looking forward to that -- I think.

Haven't planned supper yet, can't get my head wrapped around that and plan for the familie's meal too. Actually, I'm kind of a "go by the seat of my pants" gal right now. Hopefully this raw will clear my head up and I'll get my act together.

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Good morning, everyone. Happy Sunday.
It's snowing here in St. George. It melts before it hits the ground. I laughed the first year I moved here and everyone got frantic when it snowed -it was only an inch. They should visit NY, or anywhere there is amazing heights of snow!

After my quart of water, I had pineapple.
While I was making the cauliflower popcorn, I couldn't resist and had a little of that. The I juiced apples and pears and lemons and ginger with hubby.

Lunch will be alot of greens since I haven't had any in juice with the rest of my hummus.

We're headed to B&N so I'll take some kale chips with me.
Dinner, by hook or by crook, I'm having speghetti squash and tomoato sauce I made. The garlic has probably made it super strong by now!!

Kiwi later in eve.
Hi Change!!
Did you receive my email?

We are having a blizzard here.....this morning I could see my grass....now it's covered with about 4" of snow...just in the last 4hrs....we are supposed to get 8-12" with winds 25-35mph.....ughhhhh

How did you like the cauliflower popcorn?!

Mmmmm I love apple/pear juice.....yummmm

Have fun today!!

Lol - now eat your spaghetti for dinner!!!! :eat

Can someone please tell me how long I should dehydrate my kale chips? I want them very crispy. Thanks.

I woke up with a sore throat today. Dont know what is up wit that, but I have not eaten yet today, but I am about to have oranges for breakfast. Lunch will be mangos, and I think I will just have bananas for dinner. Not feeling to good so will keep it simple today. But I do want to get my kale chips made.

Thanks!
Hi pippin!!
(((Hugs))) I'm sorry you are not feeling well
Do you have any apple cider vinegar? If you do, mix some of it with honey - warming it up can help too.....or, gargling with warm salt water....feel better sweetie~

As for the kale chips - in the teriyaki one - she says to dehydrate it over night to make them crispy...be sure to turn them, so they don't stick to the teflex sheet.....

I'm back after way too long of slipping and sliding. It feels good to be raw again! I'm on day 4!

Breakfast was 2 bananas with a mixture I made last night (ground almonds, dates, and coconut) YUM! Also my morning drink of hot water, ACV and honey.

Lunch -- just finished a large smoothie (spinach, orange, banana, grapes, sesame seed, sunflower seed, flax seed, and chia seed) oh, and a handful of almonds.

I haven't gotten into creating exotic recipes this time around. Needing to keep it simple. So I snack all day on fruit and nuts.

I need to go back and read this entire thread -- when I've got a hour or so. After reading two pages I've discovered you people really do support each other -- looking forward to that -- I think.

Haven't planned supper yet, can't get my head wrapped around that and plan for the familie's meal too. Actually, I'm kind of a "go by the seat of my pants" gal right now. Hopefully this raw will clear my head up and I'll get my act together.

Welcome BDraw!!
So glad you've joined us on the 30 Day Thread!!! :woohoo:

I go through streaks of wanting things "simple" and then wanting to make recipes.....I'm in my "recipe" streak right now....lol

Sounds like you had a delicious smoothie today!

I usually don't know what I'm having for dinner either....just wing it~:eat

Yes, everyone here is very supportive - that's what helps us along on our journey - you just never know who you may touch with your positive comments~ :heart

Have a lovely day~monk~

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 02:27 PM

So, today was my Sunday "weigh in" day......it was a draw...nothing lost, nothing gained....lol....well, it IS "girl time"....:wuv

Today I've had......
-1 cup of tea
-1 sunburger on black sesame sunflower bread
-1 kombucha (homemade)
-small bowl of leftover teriyaki kale - the ones that wouldn't fit on the trays....lol....oooooooh, soooooo yummy - that would make a wonderful dressing!!! (I put the link on the previous page).....:drool:

I need to bottle my 3 1/2 gallons of kombucha that's ready to go & then get the next batches going!!! Oh, how I love kombucha!! :throwhearts:

I am also going to make a batch of rawritos:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=25510

These will be for my BF - he LOVES them & could eat them by the "bucket full" as he puts it.....lol....
I used to love them too, but now I find them too heavy for me & I prefer the corn chips & their lightness.....

Hope everyone is having a lovely afternoon!!

We are getting a BLIZZARD.......not a fan.....:no:

pippin07

02-20-2011, 03:11 PM

Here it is!!! My first batch of kale chips....I cannot wait to see how they turn out!!

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 03:18 PM

Here it is!!! My first batch of kale chips....I cannot wait to see how they turn out!!

Yum!!
Looks like you made the "cheezy" ones!!
I haven't tried those yet....can't wait to hear your review of them!!

pippin07

02-20-2011, 03:46 PM

Yum!!
Looks like you made the "cheezy" ones!!
I haven't tried those yet....can't wait to hear your review of them!!

Yes Monk, they are the cheezy ones :drool:. I still don't know how long I am suppose to dehydrate them, so guess I'll just wing it.:)

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 04:06 PM

Yes Monk, they are the cheezy ones :drool:. I still don't know how long I am suppose to dehydrate them, so guess I'll just wing it.:)

Oh, did you see my reply above?
The teriyaki recipe said to dehydrate overnight to make them really crispy~

Yum!
I'll have to try those!!

I think I've already eaten 1/2 a tray of the teriyaki ones while I'm waiting....lol...I just flipped mine...what a great way to get more kale in!!

monkapotapus

02-20-2011, 05:46 PM

pippin07

02-20-2011, 07:40 PM

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-19-11002-1.jpg

Here's a pic of what the teriyaki kale chips looked like as they were dehydrating.....lol...I say "looked like", because I ate them ALL!! :ROFL:

I barely let them get crispy....I really liked them a little soggy....with all the yummy oils blended together.....:drool:

What has everyone else been up to today??????

Monk:
Your chips look so nice & neat. My were just kinda jammed on the tray LOL. I didn't see your post about turning them so they don't stick...guess what? Yep, but I just used a spatula to loosing them from the tray in order to turn them.

I just finished a glass of juice; carrots, spinach, lettuce, parsley, celery, bell pepper, and cucumber. (I think that was all) Oh, and I used the stems from the kale I used for chips.

I am going to feast on bananas for dinner. I had oranges for breakfast & mangos for lunch.

Thanks for the well wishes Monk!

Rawkon everybody!!!:heart

ReneeH

02-20-2011, 09:40 PM

Hey Monk,

Did you know that when you quote you can trim the quote to just what you wanna reference, instead of leaving the entire message? ...that way the reply will not be as long. Just remember to leave the beginning "quote" and ending "quote"... ;)

Hey Rawbies!!!

Ok, now that I've got a minute, I can share with you what I've been up to the last few days!!! I did a Raw Food Demo for **20** people!!!!!!!! Here's what I served:

Green Smoothie w/Spinach, Banana, Mango
Raw Fajitas w/Alissa's Raw Sour Cream)
Broccoli Salad (from Alissa's Calzones)
Chocolate Truffles
Banana/Strawberry Icecream

I also had samples of: Granola (RFFE), Flax Crackers (LOLF) w/Grezzo Cheese :woot: and Onion Bread!!!!

(soon as I get to the computer I will make the photos smaller cuz I'm using my phone.....)

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000741.jpg

The Demo was SUCH a success!!! I had a student who took my Alissa Level 1 Class come and be my "Vanna"!!! And, my Mom helped me serve! It was SO much fun!!!!!

changeisgood

02-20-2011, 09:43 PM

Hi Monk - yep, got it! Will get my pics up on the thread in the morning.

One batch of kalechips I made looks just like yours - but I like the cheesy ones much better.
The popcorn came out great. I had to do everything in my power to not eat it all in one sitting! That's a whole head of cauliflower, of course, shrunk up!:encore:
I sure hope that's okay, healthwise. I may not have the willpower next time I make it.
So, new batch of flax crackers are done, and all is out of the dehydrator. I'm going thru withdrawal and want to keep 'uncooking'. :excited: This is me all pumped up and ready to go!I was going to make the burgers, but too much seeds for me.
The speghetti squash was so,so. Next time I'll use zuchinni. The remainder of the tomato sauce (which was delicious) can be used to make brucetta on jicama slices.

Hi BDraw - welcome to the group. It's alot of fun here ! And very supportive.

Pleasant dreams, everyone, and stay warm!

BDraw

02-20-2011, 09:48 PM

Supper tonight for me was mashed avacado with sour kraut, served on celery. Believe it or not, it is good. But after reading the above post, I'm really wishing I had some of those Rawritos. I know what I'm making tomarrow. . . will go soak sunflower seed tonight.

4 raw days down!!! YEA for ME!:excited:

OnMyJourney

02-21-2011, 10:44 AM

Hey everyone! :heart:
I'm not sure what I posted yesterday, I think it was just my morning smoothie. Well, I skipped lunch - by accident of course. The day got away from me and I wasn't thinking about food.

Apparently, I was very focused on my spring cleaning because I let my P90X workout get away from me too and I didn't get it in until 11pm!

I had a quick energy drink before hand since it was so late and I didn't want to give out - banana, cacao powder, dates, water, ice

Recovery drink was very much in need after Core Synergistics - kale, celery, pineapple, msm (for my knee), cacao powder with maca (just a little since it was late), ice and water

Today's food:

Breakfast - Green smoothie: kale, banana, chia seed, hemp seed, cacao powder with maca, ice, water DELICIOUS

Snack - 5 carrots

Lunch - I threw the following into my bag: a small avocado, two roma tomatoes, a large cucumber, nutritional yeast and oregano. I might cut all of this up and make a salad topped with the seasonings.

Have a RAWking day everyone! ..I really need to go catch up in here! :excited:

blizzardfrisbee

02-21-2011, 05:54 PM

I've been uncooking like crazy! Had a 3 day weekend so decided to make some things: :eat

candied nuts, sweet potato chips, flax seed crackers, applesauce, apple cobbler and broccoli dip

Today Breakfast-- GS and banana pudding (bananas, carob powder, cocunut)

Lunch-- nice big salad with avocado dressing

Dinner-- GS and apple cobbler:dance::dance:

Eva

02-21-2011, 06:14 PM

I was VERY confused last week trying to find the separate days. NOW I see what in the world is going on.

Still very raw!

But Veeeeeeeeeeery busy. Finally made a Facebook page for Uncooking101, a Twitter page too, and on top of it my hubby bought a cafe that is serving RAW FOODS! So, needless to say between those things, my school, and everything else about being an entrepreneur (like working a lot when new and exciting things are happening!)... I haven't been around.

I hope you all are doing WONDERFULLY!

I will stop back in another day... just at this moment had you on my mind and decided to drop by for a quick hello! HI! :heart:

pippin07

02-21-2011, 06:37 PM

Hi Monk - yep, got it! Will get my pics up on the thread in the morning.

The popcorn came out great. I had to do everything in my power to not eat it all in one sitting! That's a whole head of cauliflower, of course, shrunk up!:encore:

Pleasant dreams, everyone, and stay warm!

Hey changeisgood! BTW I like you user name.

Can you tell me how you make this wonderful popcorn I always see talked about? Thanks a bunch!!

chaos here

02-21-2011, 06:48 PM

Usually I fix raw items over the weekend to help me through the week, but this weekend was so busy, that I'm just gonna wing it this week. I'm glad that someone said that they only wanted the raw food stuff listed here, that if you don't eat raw, don't post it - because I used to read this and think that was all people were eating. I didn't realize that they just weren't posting items they ate that weren't raw.

Breakfast - large green smoothie. DH makes me a smoothie every morning to drink in the car on the way to work because I'm always rushing to get out the door. Today, it was pineapple, apple, peaches, strawberries, spinach, blueberries, banana. Yummy, yummy!

Lunch - just an avocado. Usually, I eat a lot more, but just wasn't hungry at lunch. ....then I snacked all afternoon on dried pineapple (dehydrated 3 pineapples this past weekend) and dried mango.

Dinner - Large broccoli salad. (fresh broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds with mashed avocado all stirred together). I love this stuff. Sounds gross to me with I think about the ingredients separately, but together, yummy!

Tonight, I know I'll snack on something, but just not sure yet what it is - prob strawberries. FYI, I normally eat A LOT more than I did today. 100% raw for me today.

pippin07

02-21-2011, 07:25 PM

Happy Monday All!

I'm keeping my diet on the soft side as my throat is killing me.

Today:

Breakfast was a batch of tangerines (probably about a pound or so)

Lunch was three large pears

Dinner, which I am having right now is a banana date smoothie. :drool:

changeisgood

02-21-2011, 08:13 PM

Happy Monday to all!

Pippin - hope you feel better!
The cauliflower popcorn - just toss the cut up pieces in a baggie with nutritional yeast - I put about 6 T, 1/2 T salt, 1 t oil, and a splash of water (I counted that as the water after I washed it and was clinging to the cauliflower), I then added some agave (you could use raw honey). Now, here's the hard part, test tasting it and trying not to eat it all. I spread it out on the tray (started on parchment paper and then when partially dry, I took it off and placed it directly on tray. The directions I found said to dehydrate overnite, when I checked it half way thru, it wasn't done but had shrunk alot. But for the second half of cooking, it stopped shrinking and got crisp.

Today I made my GS with collard greens, oj,blueberries, hemp and chia seeds, and all my add-ins. That was delicious!
Lunch was an apple, orange, and flax crackers.
Dinner a salad with more zuchinni hummus.
I'm about to make rasberry sherbet and brownies for hubby.
Kiwi before bed.

pippin07

02-21-2011, 09:14 PM

Happy Monday to all!

Pippin - hope you feel better!
The cauliflower popcorn - just toss the cut up pieces in a baggie with nutritional yeast - I put about 6 T, 1/2 T salt, 1 t oil, and a splash of water (I counted that as the water after I washed it and was clinging to the cauliflower), I then added some agave (you could use raw honey). Now, here's the hard part, test tasting it and trying not to eat it all. I spread it out on the tray (started on parchment paper and then when partially dry, I took it off and placed it directly on tray. The directions I found said to dehydrate overnite, when I checked it half way thru, it wasn't done but had shrunk alot. But for the second half of cooking, it stopped shrinking and got crisp.

Kiwi before bed.

Thanks changeisgood! Iv been wondering what to do with raw cauliflower besides mashed taters :-)

changeisgood

02-21-2011, 10:44 PM

I went to eat my leftover 'popcorn' and it was all soggy and had a funny taste. I couldn't eat it, it made me gag - so not sure what I did wrong. I'll bet Monk knows all the secrets to making great 'popcorn'.
It could be the combo nutritional yeast and agave - almost tasted fermented but off.

Atleast the rasberry sherbet was good - took my urge for ice cream away. so far haven't found any ice cream recipies without nuts. I ordered a cookbook (name I already forgot) that when I browsed thru it had some ice creams w/o nuts - that's why I bought the book.

chaos here

02-22-2011, 06:42 AM

and on top of it my hubby bought a cafe that is serving RAW FOODS!

Wow, you are going to be busy. Congratulations!

KaleMama

02-22-2011, 07:34 AM

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Glad everyone is doing so well well. I have been busy with no time to post but everything is going great. Woke up to snow and sleet this morning... Wasn't it 72 degrees the other day? :confused

I see that everyone is going Dehydrator happy! :woohoo: Same here. I made goodies all weekend and yesterday. Kale chips, cacao cookies, sprouted Quinoa Cookies (THANKS DEBB!:throwhearts:) corn chips & guac, and all kinds of flax crackers. I also just got back to my workout routine and my body is feeling great.

Today's Goodies:
-Green Juice (mustard greens, kale, celery + 1 apple)
-Orange & Tangerine for breakfast
-Blueberry smoothie for lunch
-Sprouted Quinoa Cookie
-Spinach/Romaine Salad for dinner

Have a RAWkin' day, everyone!!!
:throwhearts:

BDraw

02-22-2011, 11:45 AM

Day 5 -- still keeping things very simple. . .

Bananas, almonds, apples, green smoothie.

Hoping to get the urge to get something in the dehydrator -- actually have some sunflower seed sprouting -- wanting to try the corn chip recipe.

Good news is that as simple as I'm keeping things -- I'm 100% raw. I'm happy with me right now. And I'm still exercising. Surely my body will be happy.

blizzardfrisbee

02-22-2011, 12:24 PM

[QUOTE=BDraw;649359]Day 5 -- still keeping things very simple. . .

I'm finding the more I keep it simple the better. I just do some stuff in the dehydrator --but have been keeping it basically simple.:dance:

ReneeH

02-22-2011, 03:01 PM

I left some delicious Cacoa Truffles in my dehydrator for 2 days and the are absolutely purrrrrfect now!!!! Rawsome Day everyone!!!!

beckyh

02-22-2011, 07:15 PM

Hey everyone! I just finished reading the thread, what a wonderful thread! I thought maybe I would chime in.

Today: Recovery Smoothie with chia seeds, coconut oil, coconut water, spinach, banana, pineapple, and strawberries. This lasted me until lunch.

lunch: Some ezekial bread, ani phyo's mayo, tomatoes, collard leaves

snack: homemade protein bars, then later a GS made with coconut water, coconut meat, blueberries, spinach, chia seeds, and banana

dinner: nothing still am not hungry

I will post tomorrow. I just did some reading online about a wonderful energy drink for my Insanity workout tomorrow. 2tbsp of chia seeds mixed well with a pint of liquid, I am going to use coconut water. Let it sit overnight and then add more coconut water and drink during workout. Can't wait. The research said that a lot of people that drink this stay full until lunch!! We shall see!

pippin07

02-22-2011, 08:31 PM

Good evening all you RAWbies!!!

Breakfast: Tangerines (about a pound or more)

Lunch: Pears & walnuts

Dinner: Smoothie made with kale, bok choy, and bananas.

Thats all folks!

:useless:

BDraw

02-22-2011, 09:30 PM

Today's intake -- 100% raw!

bananas, ACV & honey tea, almonds

GS - spinach, banana, grapes, orange, sesame, flax, chia, & sunflower seed
handful of almonds

broccoli, avocado, sourkraut

snaking on dates tonight

Now I am going to go make those Rawritos, using fresh onion & garlic instead of powder. Guess what I'm goiing to eat with my last avocado tomorrow night?

changeisgood

02-22-2011, 09:34 PM

Hope you all had a wonderful day.

B - juiced - collard greens, parsley, apple, beets,carrots, lemon and oddly enough some (speghetti)squash (my husband must have been playing a joke on me or something uck!) I had to add the apple to take away the taste of the squash. Had a piece of sprout bread.
L - fruit salad - carrot, apple, kiwi, coconut, agave and a strawberry shake.
an orange in the late afternoon.
D-salad with avo, plain and simple, not that hungry
probably a kiwi before bed

ReneeH

02-22-2011, 11:45 PM

Hello Hello!!!!

So glad to see everyone still stickin' with us! Here are some more photos from a Raw Demo I did a couple of days ago. 20 people were there. :

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000832.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000837.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000834.jpg

http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u336/Pioneerspiritnee/Mobile%20Uploads/1000000741.jpg

KaleMama

02-23-2011, 07:08 AM

I will post tomorrow. I just did some reading online about a wonderful energy drink for my Insanity workout tomorrow. 2tbsp of chia seeds mixed well with a pint of liquid, I am going to use coconut water. Let it sit overnight and then add more coconut water and drink during workout. Can't wait. The research said that a lot of people that drink this stay full until lunch!! We shall see!

Welcome Beckyh! :heart

What a great idea for an energy drink and with coconut water it should turn out delicious! I put chia seeds in my smoothies and tried soaking them in almond milk. FAIL! LOL :) Let us know how that goes... Should be amazing!

KaleMama

02-23-2011, 07:22 AM

KaleMama

02-23-2011, 07:31 AM

Happy Hump Day, Everyone!

I started weightlifting, yoga & pilates regimen this week and lets just say that I feel amazing. Sooooo much energy! Exercise + Raw = :woot::excited::dance:

Yesterday I made a Marinated Quinoa Salad form http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=63022&highlight=sprouted+quinoa this thread. I sprouted Quinoa for the first time and had to use it asap. It came out delicious. I didn't have mint so I added parsley instead. :eat

Today's Goodies:
-Green Juice
-Smoothie (need it after my workout this morning)
-Marinated Quinoa Salad
-Orange
-Quinoa Cookie
-Salad with avocado for dinner

Have a wonderful day, Everyone!!!

monkapotapus

02-23-2011, 07:40 AM

Wow!!
Great job everyone!!!! :throwhearts:

I've had a busy couple of days & wasn't able to post.....stayed all Raw though!! :encore:

Yesterday I had my smoothie for breakfast.....
1 Rawrito, small handful of dehydrated almonds, 4 coconut date rolls & 2 kombuchas during the day (store bought ones) & a Raw bar....

For dinner I ate my last piece of Ani's black sesame sunflower bread & the last 2 small burgers.....one on the bread, the other on one of the corn tortillas I made over the weekend......also finished up the rich cheddar dip - on top of both the burgers....

Today:
I'm finishing up my cup of tea & will be making my smoothie shortly...

I'm not sure what the rest of the day holds in store....we'll find out!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday Everyone!!!! :heart~monk~

effortlessvegan

02-23-2011, 12:14 PM

sweets do you know how to quote multiple posts in one post? you hit the little button with the quotation marks on it. once you get to the last post you want to quote just hit the quote button. a window will open with all the posts listed. you can delete the info you don't NEED to carry over (to make it cleaner and easier for people to follow) and then simply respond between each quoted post.

it's easy. try it out!

and yeah... a banana line how could anyone not love that!!! :wuv

Good to know! (I was actually thinking about that last night...lol)
I think we were posting at the same time, so I didn't see the other one.....lol

Welcome welcome welcome!!! :excited:

Welcome to the 30 day challenge. :eat I know this month has already begun but I want to take a moment to welcome you all to our new monthly format.

We are going to have one thread per month (I may split it into two if it gets too long) so we can create a community of support within this challenge. You can join this thread at any time during the month. Don't be shy... we love new posters!!! So if you want to join us... please do!

I welcome people who are already 100% raw to join in the conversation - supporting our challengers in their quest! :cheer:

This thread is specifically for those of you who are eager to commit to a month of eating 100% raw foods and seeing miraculous results!

I will start a new challenge thread on the first of every month. If I forget... send me a quick email and remind me... I'll get the challenge thread online for you quickly.

The focus of the monthly challenge is on staying raw and accountability. Therefore, if you have eaten all raw and then slip up and have something cooked, don't beat yourself up over it or dwell on it - but this is not space to discuss it. You are more than welcome to document it in your journal/blog or ask for help in the discussion area, but it is not necessary (and not allowed) to discuss your slip-up here in the challenge threads, just get right back on track and keep going! This thread is about celebrating what you are eating that IS raw!

I welcome you all to share pics of your dishes, ask questions, share what you are consuming (as long as it's raw). We are here to listen to your emotional and physical challenges. So share share share!!! :hug

OH and the best part of this (not only the support but...) you can subscribe to this thread and get notified every time someone posts to it. This way you will be connected!

So let's get this party started!!!

Will there be a challenge for the month of March 2011. I started a Facebook page for anyone who would like to join me at http://tiny.cc/et4w8

Eva

02-23-2011, 03:32 PM

Quick hello to you all! TWO liters of green smoothies today, HUGE salad, HUGE avocado. Famished at the moment but too busy to prepare something. It's all good. All raw, I can be hungry for a bit and have my wits about me!
:kisses:

BDraw

02-23-2011, 04:52 PM

Doing good -- am amazed! Really I am amazed, why am I able to do 100% this time? I am so pleased.

Made some Raworitos last night. I forgot to add the spices; they are wonderful. I did not have a food processor large enough or strong enough to make, so I made in my blend-tex. I needed to add lots more water, but all is well, they are great.

Breakfast was bananas and my ACV/honey tea.

Lunch was Green Smoothie and some Raworitos, which I've snacked on all afternoon, along with a couple small bananas and some almonds.

Supper will probably be Raworitos, avacodo, and celery.

Day 7 and at the start of the day, the scales showed a loss of 1 1/2 pounds. A pleasant surprise. Hope tomorrow's scale reading is the same.

Time to go back outside and work a bit more in the garden. Weather is lovely.

ReneeH

02-23-2011, 05:59 PM

RenneH: :drool::drool::drool: That looks amazing! What is it?

Raw Fajitas!!!!! They are TOOOOOO Good!!!! The photo didn't show when I put on Alissa's Sour Cream and Pico-de-Gallo!!!!! Roll it up and eat it...you will DEVOUR it!!!!

Easy to make: Portobella Mushrooms, Onions, Zucchini, Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers marinated in EVOO and spices (the 3 "C"'s....Chili Powder, Cumin, Cayenne, and Sea Salt). I dehydrate mine for an hour and be sure to drain it in a collender before serving! SO Good!!!!

Hi Monk!!!

Hi Eva!!!

OOOOOHHHH....BDraw!!! I haven't had Rawritos in a LOOOOONG time!!! You're making my mouth water!!!!

Hey Delise! You're doin' GREAT!!!

Aleesha, you're not peekin' are you!!!!!

Hi Effortlessvegan! Yes, Aleesha will set up a Challenge every month! Please come on back and join us!!!!

How ya doin' today, Becky?

I've got another Personal Chef Day coming up tomorrow!!! I'm having SOOOO much fun!!!! So, I'll have some photos once I make the food at the Client's house! Stay tuned!!!!!!

beckyh

02-23-2011, 06:10 PM

Hello all!

Today was a good day. I did my Insanity workout with my energy drink of a pint of coconut oil and 2tbsp of chia seeds, it was great. I had energy for my whole workout and felt hydrated, and even full. Usually I am so hungry after my workout but not today.

B: GS with protein powder (raw), banana, chia seeds, coconut water, collards, strawberries, and blueberries, some kale.

Then I bought some cheesy kale chips, and chocolate granola, all raw so I was snacking on them all day.

I had a tomatoe and collard sandwich on ezekial bread and mayo.

Nothing yet for dinner, not really hungry.

Where can I get the recipes for the raworites? Would love to try them! Thanks!

ReneeH

02-23-2011, 06:14 PM

Where can I get the recipes for the raworites? Would love to try them! Thanks!

Rawritos
3 Cups Sprouted Sunflower Seeds
4 Cups Frozen Corn, thawed
1/2 Cup Braggs
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Onion Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
<note: stop here to make them "just" really great corn chips>
2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 - 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Blend well in food processor and spread on Teflex Sheets. If you are making corn chips, when you flip them SPRINKLE them with a mix of the following: 1/3 Nut Yeast, 1/3 Taco Seasoning, 1/3 Chili Powder. I use a little shaker and use a lot of shake. They are a powdery, cheezy, taco-y, red corn chip. Hmmm... THAT'S A DORITO!

**** The "Search" is your Friend!!! :hug

beckyh

02-23-2011, 06:20 PM

Rawritos
3 Cups Sprouted Sunflower Seeds
4 Cups Frozen Corn, thawed
1/2 Cup Braggs
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Onion Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
<note: stop here to make them "just" really great corn chips>
2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 - 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Blend well in food processor and spread on Teflex Sheets. If you are making corn chips, when you flip them SPRINKLE them with a mix of the following: 1/3 Nut Yeast, 1/3 Taco Seasoning, 1/3 Chili Powder. I use a little shaker and use a lot of shake. They are a powdery, cheezy, taco-y, red corn chip. Hmmm... THAT'S A DORITO!

**** The "Search" is your Friend!!! :hug

Thanks Renee! I am not good with the search, I can never find what I am looking for. You are the best!!:kisses:

changeisgood

02-23-2011, 09:46 PM

Hi All,
Renee, those pictures are great. Looks like you had alot of fun!

B- GS - collard greens, apple, blueberries, orange and all my add-ins and flax seed crackers
L - apple and orange
D - munched on peas, carrots, apple, agave and shredded coconut
kiwi before bed

I received my mandolin, small grinder, lucuma powder, and 'milkbag' today. I'll try sprouting buckwheat using the bag starting tomorrow - and sweet potato chips with the mandolin. Getting my next batch of flax crackers together and kale chips.
I think I bought the grinder for flax seeds, and hemp seeds. Not sure what else I had in mind - I don't eat nuts or seeds.

pippin07

02-23-2011, 11:00 PM

Hey all! Seeing some good stuff on the thread :drool:

I think kicked whatever I was trying to come down with :woohoo: I believe the thanks all goes to RAW and all those high vitamin C fruits I have been consuming....almost exclusively. Oranges, kiwi, grapefruit...

Today-

Breakfast was oranges, oranges, oranges

Lunch Pears...side note...I think I have figured out I cant do pears :sadtears: I have pears for at lunch for the past three days and each day I developed a tummy ache either right after eating, or like today before I even finished the second one. So I went a little hungry cause that is the only thing I brought for lunch.

Does anyone else have problems with eating pears? I absolutely love them !

Dinner- Kinda turned out to be snacking. I polished off literally a whole bunch of kale chips :drool:. Then I snacked on raw carrots, celery, red/yellow/orange peppers, and cucumbers. I actually feel pretty satisfied with that dinner.

Hope you all are coming along well, we are nearing the end of the 30 day challenge but in reality it is only the beginning... lol

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 07:22 AM

Hey all! Seeing some good stuff on the thread :drool:

I think kicked whatever I was trying to come down with :woohoo:

Lunch Pears...side note...I think I have figured out I cant do pears :sadtears: I have pears for at lunch for the past three days and each day I developed a tummy ache either right after eating, or like today before I even finished the second one. So I went a little hungry cause that is the only thing I brought for lunch.

Does anyone else have problems with eating pears? I absolutely love them !

Hi pippin!
Glad to hear you are feeling better!!!!

Yes, I have problems with eating/juicing pears sometimes too......I made a wonderful juice when I did my 10 day feast - with apple, pear & lemon....it tasted divine, but had me holding my stomach for hours!! :(

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 07:30 AM

Wow - this week is just flying by!!!

Here's a couple pics from lunch & dinner yesterday....

Lunch:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-23-11001.jpg

2 mangoes (they tasted like mango, but had that weird "rubbery" texture....)
1 banana
1/2 container of strawberries (DBF got the other 1/2...lol)

Dinner:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/2-23-11002.jpg

I had just got back from taking a yoga/meditation class that was 1hr 40min & I was starving!!!!

2 jalapeno corn chip "tortillas"
1 large avocado "smooshed" with braggs aminos
Romaine lettuce - topped with the avocado, a couple cherry tomatoes & mushroom....spritzed with a little more aminos & sprinkled with nutritional yeast.....:drool:

This morning I am having my tea & I'll be making my smoothie shortly....

Have a Happy Raw Thursday Everyone!!! :heart~monk~

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 05:02 PM

Where the heck is everyone today?! :confused

I had a smooshed up avocado for lunch with braggs & nutritional yeast....on top of jalapeno cornchips.....:drool:

Well.....since no one is posting today......

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Adorable.jpg

AWWWWW!:LOL:

Aleesha Sattva

02-24-2011, 05:24 PM

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll105/monkapotapus/Adorable.jpg

AWWWWW!:LOL:

i totally agree.... i loooooooooooove kittens! :throwhearts:

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 08:35 PM

i totally agree.... i loooooooooooove kittens! :throwhearts:

Lol....everyone is M.I.A. today!!!!! :confused:

pippin07

02-24-2011, 08:39 PM

Where the heck is everyone today?!

I had a smooshed up avocado for lunch with braggs & nutritional yeast....on top of jalapeno cornchips.....

Well.....since no one is posting today......
AWWWWW!:LOL:

Hey Monk,

Yeah, this is kinda weird huh? :weird I am usually one of the last ones to post for the day. I figured it was due the difference in time zones.

Anyway....

Breakfast: 2 large grapefruits, multiple tangerines, two oranges. (still working on getting all that bug out of my system :sick: so am still vitamin C'ing it up- lol )

Lunch was 2 oranges & two bananas. Later I snacked on walnuts cause I got hungry.

Dinner- I had a whole sliced avocado on the onion bread I made the other day...was sooooooo good!:drool: I see everyone putting nutritional yeast on their avo, and I tried a smidge like that, but didn't care much for it for some reason. Since I ran out of greens, I added a green drink in the morning and one with dinner.

I feel pretty good now!

Hope you all are doing well!

changeisgood

02-24-2011, 09:06 PM

I'm here - just another long day. I learned how to post pics just haven't had the time to post them.

I juiced oranges and grapefruit with my husband and then put mine in the blender with the pulp and spirulina, and other add-ins. Made about 36 oz. Boy, was that delicious.

Is there anything to do raw that would improve my memory - words get blocked, etc. I don't like it. It scares me.

Lunch was 2 apples and flax seed crackers. Yum.

Dinner - I bought some blueberries so I'm thinking fruit salad with coconut and a little agave or raw honey. Oh, and a raw cookie from the HFS - too hungry while out with potential renters before getting home.

I'll eat while I play with my mandolin - going to make sweet potato chips, jicama bruchetta,and of course, I have my flax soaking. Oh, and I'll soak buckwheat to get ready for calzones a few days away - but well worth the try.

I miss all of you when I can''t get to post earlier, don't want to be left out of the fun! Speak to you all tomorrow. :kisses: