Living Rawesome

Day #87 Cayenne-Cacao Syrup pg. 102 entertaining in the raw

October 20, 2009

agave
cacao powder
carob powder
vanilla extract
cayenne
sea salt
coconut oil

I made this syrup for the potluck. I am going to put strawberries and bananas on long skewers and pour on the sauce. I didn’t put the cayenne in it because I think it will be too spicy for some people. I am going to add the coconut oil before I pour in it on the skewers. I got the idea from our trip to Maryland. We stopped at a Godiva shop and I saw their skewers. They looked so beautiful. Hope mine will look just as beautiful, I know they will be better for me.

I am on the way to Orlando to see Trevor Hall again! I am exhausted from the gym. I did legs today and shoulders, with an hour of elliptical training. I am wooped. I am sure I will get energy when I get to House of Blues. All of my family are going so it will be memorable. Cathy bought us tickets for our birthday presents. She is the best sister ever!

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~ Isadora James

Day #86 Amaretti pg. 171 entertaining in the raw

October 19, 2009

I did it! I passed my test! I don’t know what grade I got, but I know I did good. I felt like I was celebrating tonight. I told Jason I am going to act like I am going to a party, and I will not be nervous. I showered and even straightened my hair for it. Well, really I did it because I was home all day with my sicky baby, Sabby. I had time to actually straighten my hair. I went into the test knowing that God put this in my heart to do what I am doing, so I was not nervous, but very focused. I think it was probably worth about 180 points (that is what I heard someone say). It was a long test. But I feel like the more I study the stronger my brain becomes, if that makes sense. I wasn’t as exhausted after studying so hard all week and having a 2 hour test. I will find out on Wednesday what my grade is.

I decided to make the amaretti today, I am going to bring it to the Potluck this Thursday night. It was quite easy to make, but I made the biggest boo boo, I used agave in it because I thought it said to use Maple Syrup but it really called for maple syrup powder:( I still need to order it. Foo.

They came out great though. I didn’t taste them, but the consistency was easy to work with. I made almond flour in the vitamix then put it in a bowl. I added all ingredients and mixed it up. It was near the consistency of pancake batter.

I used a tablespoon to make the cookies. I ended up making 20.

I put the mixture on the parchment paper, then flattened them with the measuring spoon.

They are in the dehydrator for 24 hours.
This is going to be a beautiful presentation. Pumpkin Jicama Risotto and mushrooms go on top of these amaretto flavored cookies. Gosh I love Matthew Kenney, his creations are so much fun. I never imagined putting a recipe like this together. His creations are so different from other recipes.
Amaretti Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 t almond extract
date paste
1/2 cup maple syrup powder
1/2 cup coconut oil
sea salt

Hope the gathering goes well, with these special treats.

“Chance can allow you to accomplish a goal every once in a while, but consistent achievement happens only if you love what you are doing.”-Bart Conner

Day #85 Portobello Sausage pg. 60 everyday raw

October 18, 2009

I soaked the nuts and seeds last night, so they would be ready for this morning. I cut up the eggplant and mushrooms first and marinated them with olive oil, braggs liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar.

Then I strained the pumpkin seeds and almonds in a colander then processed them, and placed them in a bowl.

I placed the remaining ingredients into the food processor then put them with the almond and pumpkin seed mixture. The mixture was not as wet as I thought it was going to be when I was making the sausages. I thought they would fall apart when I tried to take them out of the dehydrator but they came out fine.

Portobello Sausage Ingredients

olive oil
nama shoyu (braggs)
umeboshi plum sauce (I couldn’t find)
apple cider vinegar
portobello mushrooms
eggplant
almonds
pumpkin seeds
coriander
scallions
garlic
parsley
sea salt and pepper

These turned out ok, I think they are too bitter. I don’t think they taste like sausage at all:( it could be because I didn’t have the plum paste, but I am doubtful. Maybe I could crumble them up and put them on fajitas. Fajitas were my lovely breakfast this morning. I had the fajitas on the tortillas. Now this was an awesome breakfast. I am so fortunate to make the best food in the world and have whatever I want for each meal.

I am off to bed, my test is tomorrow, I need my rest! Hope to do great on it. I feel like I studied as much as I possibily could. I am looking forward to it. I am prepared!
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day #84 Portobello Fajitas pg. 96 everyday raw

October 17, 2009

Ingredients

3 portobello mushroom caps, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil
sea salt
2 red bell peppers (I used the mixed mini peppers)
1 small red onion
2 cups baby spinach
1 clove garlic ( I used 3, I LOVE GARLIC)

What a quick recipe. I went shopping at Publix tonight for all the ingredients. I didn’t make it to Rutabaga’s to pick up the peppers and spinach, so I had to run to Publix. Rutabaga’s didn’t have mushrooms, so I bought them at Publix, too.
The preparation for this recipe took only about 5 minutes. The shopping takes so much longer than the actual meal. One thing that I find myself doing is not reading the entire recipe, I am so used to working with raw recipes, I usually just look at the ingredients and go from there. Sometimes it gets me into trouble. But the recipes never turn out wrong, just not always how M.K. describes the process. Raw prep is so much easier than baking. When baking it is important to use exact measurements and even the order you put the ingredients together can effect how the recipe turns out.
Today was such a great day! The weather here in Florida was absolutely perfect. I woke up and the sky was clear and the wind was blowing crisp cool air. I love this time of year. I studied the bones at school and became more familiar with them. My test is on Monday. The only things I have been thinking about the last few days are the bones.
After studying with Jason, we went to the gym. I have been trying to make it to the gym at least 4 times a week. I have found my love again:). Weight training is in my blood. I just got away from it for a while, but I am back and feeling better than ever! After the gym, I studied more at Papa Johns. I love that I can go hang out with Jason throughout the day. He surprised me this evening and got out early, so we walked downtown from the bike trail, while Sabby rode his bike. Christian didn’t get to go, he was at his friends house all day. My day was absolutely perfect! Wish all my days could be this way. I miss when my lover boy is not with me:(
Now I’m going to study some more. Have to be prepared for Monday night!
So my day was filled with exercise and studying. What an awesome way to spend a Saturday.

October is a symphony of permanence and change.
— Bonaro W. Overstreet

Day #83 Golden Tortilla Chips pg. 51 everyday raw

October 16, 2009

When I started making this recipe I felt like I made this before. I think that I have, but I can’t remember when or where I got the recipe. Christian helped me tonight with the measurements. I love his help in the kitchen. I think he will be the best cook ever one day! I know he enjoys preparing food, just as much as I do. I started making food at his age. It was macaroni and cheese, salad and toast, but hey it was a start.

I decided to make this recipe so I could have the fajitas tomorrow night or Sunday night. The recipe sounds so good. I decided not to make the Tortillas round, I felt like having squares. I prefer squares most of the time. Even my diamond on my engagement ring is square (princess cut), although I don’t wear it. I don’t support the diamond industry. I would never have chosen a diamond for the engagement ring, if I would have known what blood is shed for them. Sorry for the subject change, I know I do that alot. I used my new spatula. I love that thing. Gosh it is such a breeze to spread any batter out now that I have it. I am grateful for it!

The tortillas need to be scored where I want the cuts to be. I am waiting for 30 minutes according to the directions, then I will mark them.

Golden Tortillas Chips Ingredients
flax meal
frozen corn (M.K. says that frozen is better than fresh)
water
olive oil
cumin
red onion
garlic
salt
lime juice
cayenne (oh no :(, just realized I forgot this)
chili powder

“Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on your own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon.” -Denis Waitley