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Day #111 Crust for Frozen Pumpkin Flan pg. 78 entertaining in the raw

November 13, 2009

I went to Reiki today, thank you once again Susan. I woke up early this morning around 1 am. Stayed awake a few hours and I made notes for the raw food gathering on Tuesday night. I decided tonight that I would make the crust for pumpkin flan. I think it’s perfect for this time of the year. I will make it for the gathering.

Crust ingredients
2 1/2 cups cashew flour
1 3/4 cups oat flour
1/4 cup water
3/4 maple syrup (I used agave)
1 T vanilla
1 1/2 t sea salt
1 T ground cinnamon
2 t ground nutmeg

MMMmm the ingredients sound so fantastic together, but I didn’t try them. I will wait for the end product:)

I received the oil my father ordered, it is the Lorann oil (marshmallow flavor), so now I can make the s’more recipes. Sebastian loves these. Gosh it seems like he is the only one that really likes the food. Christian does try it, but Sabby is the one who seems to be crazy about it. Christian enjoyed the s’mores last time I made them, they just like the crackers alone but I also made them into ice cream sandwiches. I sent a batch to his school and the kids loved them. I haven’t made the cream yet with the marshmallow oil. We went to Cafe 118 and had the s’more there. They are seriously the best dessert that I bought at a restaurant!

I was looking on 105 degrees facebook last night and their desserts look amazing. Everyone should check out their sight. They are so talented.

I am off to do my nightly run around. I am taking Christian to his friends house and then going to my parents to study and Sabby can play with his cousin. I finally will do my homework that is due on Monday and it is coming up quickly. I will find out my test grade. Hope I did great! Everyday that goes by the more excited I get about Dietetics. It is my true desire!

“I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.”
– Benjamin Franklin

Day #110 Chocolate-Cherry Smoothie pg. 26 everyday raw

November 12, 2009

Today was a great day. I went for 2 bike rides. Sabby decided that he wanted to ride his bike to school. So I brought him to school then I sat by the lake and read Wayne Dyer. The wind was blowing, and it was such a relaxing place to read. When it was time to leave I returned home and made a beaded bead and the fliers for Unity for the info about our potlucks. Then I rode my bike to the library and attended a seminar about how to keep your brain active. The presenter gave tactics and exercises you can do to keep your brain sharp. We also received some handouts about nutrition. It was a pretty interesting presentation. I always enjoy learning. When the seminar was over Jason met me at the library and we rode to get Sabby at school. We had to hurry home to get ready for his soccer practice. We had a so much happen today I couldn’t wait to get home and eat. I was in the mood for the chocolate cherry smoothie. I was only going to have a little bit but I ended up eating half of it.

Chocolate-Cherry Smoothie Ingredients

cherries
bananas
cacao nibs
coconut water
agave
vanilla
sea salt

I couldn’t stop eating it. This recipe was so delicious. I love smoothies. Especially with bananas.

I will make this recipe again! It was a great dessert.

Day # 109 Thai Cucumber Salad pg. 232 entertaining in the raw

November  11, 2009

I just made Jason a beautiful  thai salad, even though he is not here to enjoy it.  It is a quick unique salad.  He doesn’t care too much for cucumbers but I know he will like this salad.  I took the skins off, so they won’t taste too bad to him.  I love cucumbers.

Salad

1/4 cup roughly chopped basil

2 medium cucumbers, quartered lenghtwise and thinly sliced

1 head butter lettuce, torn into small pieces

1 yellow bell pepper, julienned

1 t salt

1/4 cup mint leaves

Dressing

3/4 cup sesame oil

1/2 cup nama shoyu

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lime juice

1 T maple syrup

3 thai chiles (I used 3 t red chile flakes)

1/4 cup cashew butter

Water to thin

Garnish

1/3 cup chopped cashews

2 T sesame oil

1/4 cup diced red pepper

Can’t wait until he gets home. I am sure he will eat the rest of the lasagna and this wonderful salad. We had the torta today for lunch and he loved it:)

Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other-FELIX ADLER

Day #108 Tomato Torta with Pesto and Macadamia Ricotta pg. 106

November 10, 2009

Tonight was the night for the entire recipe. I made the Tomato-Ginger Sauce to complete the entire recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked at least 1 hour
1/2 roma tomato
1/4 shallot
1 T lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 t agave
1 t sea salt
1/4 cup ginger juice
pinch of hot pepper flakes ( I omitted)

I made this recipe in the Vitamix. It came out very smooth and delicious. Sun-dried tomato sauces are always very thick but filling on zuke spaghetti, or lasagna. We didn’t eat it tonight, we were too full from our big lunch we ate after the gym. Tomorrow it will be made for us and we can eat it as is, or pop it in the dehydrator.

The ricotta and the pesto were both very thick from being in the refrigerator. I would suggest if you are going to make it do it all in one day. It will be easier to spread. I just separated the cheese with my fingers, it did get softer from the warmth of my hands. I don’t mind the consistency. Ricotta is pretty thick anyway.

I keep eating the truffles. I think Sebastian and I are going to eat all of them. They are so delicious. Just what I need for my afternoon sweet fix.

“It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate — you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” — Julia Childs

Day #107 Macadamia Ricotta pg. 106 everyday raw

November 9, 2009

I just got home from my 4th test in Anatomy on the Muscles. I hope I did great, I won’t know until next Monday. I am excited I get a full week off from class. I am going to enjoy my week, even though I do have homework. My next test is the last day of class, ONLY ONE TEST LEFT!!
I woke up this morning at 3am and started studying. I don’t know why but I couldn’t sleep. So then I studied for about 3 hours then fell asleep this afternoon. Needless to say, I was stressed about this test. I always want to do the best that I can, sometimes I overdue it. That’s just me.

I made the mac ricotta tonight. Tomorrow is the torta. Jason and I have off together, so it will be fun to have truffles and the torta. Can’t wait:)

Macadamia Ricotta Ingredients

1 3/4 cups macadamia nuts, soaked for 2 hours
2 T lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 t sea salt
1 t nutritional yeast flakes

All items go into food processor for 5 minutes.

Can’t wait to post the lovely dinner tomorrow!

Goodnight. I am slipping into bed for well deserved sleep. God Bless!
The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest.–Albert Einstein

Day #106 Ginger-Miso Dressing pg. 83 everyday raw

November 8, 2009

Citrus County Raw Vegan Potluck is finally starting again and we have a new location. Unity of Citrus. I am really excited! I miss gathering with friends and loved ones. I need the support just as much as other people do:) I know I talked to several people today that can’t wait for it to start again. Nuris Lemire is going to speak about nutrition, toxins and how to change lifestyle throught diet. I am excited. This is a rescheduled event. We cancelled last month’s potluck due to a sickness. I am praying all stays constant this month and allows us all to meet and enjoy the food and fellowship.
I worked all day today, except for a short break during the day to go to church (a much needed break). I made alot of food, so when I got home I felt drained and exhausted. Mainly stressed about my test. I am sure I will do fine, I am just always hard on myself and I don’t let myself rest until it is over. Tomorrow is the big day so I am anxious but excited.
I decided to make ginger-miso dressing tonight. I decided to make it after viewing M.K.’s facebook. He said it is one of his favorite dressings and I can see why! It reminds me of D’s ginger brew, with a hint of sesame oil.
Ginger-Miso Dressing Ingredients
1/2 cup miso
1/3 cup agave
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/4 cups chopped ginger

Mmmm, I feel a gigantic salad is in order. I bet scallions, mung beans, carrots, red and yellow peppers and some chopped almonds would go perfectly with this dressing. Now I already know what I will be eating tomorrow. I love salads. I am really finding out that I really do like simple foods such as, blended salad, salad, sprouts, and of course sweet desserts. I LOVE THIS LIFESTYLE! Anything goes, as long as you listen to your body and feed it what it needs.

The mind’s first step to self-awareness must be through the body-George Sheehan

Day #105 Maca-Cacao Truffles pg. 126 everyday raw

November 7, 2009

Once again I went to make a recipe and didn’t have one of the ingredients. I was not meant to make the macadamia cheese. Instead I just bought coconut oil and maca so I made these fantastic truffles. I have been wanting to make something chocolatey. MMMmmm I love chocolate. This recipe was simple to make and fun to roll the truffles. My kids love them. What kid doesn’t like chocolate? Sabby begged Jason to lick the Vitamix. It is kind of a pain to get the bottom of the blender. I really want a blendtec. Maybe one day!

Maca-Cacao Truffles Ingredients
1 cup cacao powder
2 cups cashews, soaked 4-6 hours
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 t sea salt
1 cup agave
2 cups Maca

All ingredients except maca go into Vita-mix. I placed in freezer for 1 hour to make the batter hard enough to form into balls. Then rolled in Maca, and I decided to do coconut, plain and almond crumbs.

I have been studying again today for my test on Monday. Sabby had a soccer camp this morning. I was able to study and enjoy the breezy day and watch my favorite soccer player. I did some shopping and cleaning. It’s been a productive day.

Tomorrow my family and I will go to Unity:) I need some guided meditation. My kids are even talking about it. They love it there. Tomorrow is a long day at work, but I am excited to get into Rutabaga’s kitchen to prep food! Ahhh, it feels like me. It’s time for bed soon, after the Gator game. Good night!

“Absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, add what is specifically your own.“ –Bruce Lee

Day #104 pg. 106 Mint-Basil Pistachio Pesto everyday raw

November 6, 2009

It is already 9:30 pm. I just realized that I didn’t make my recipe for the day. I was laying on the couch, playing with my new iPhone. I absolutely love it. I have been playing with the apps for about an hour. The phone is unbelievable. I am stoked that I finally got one. I really didn’t want to get off the couch to make the recipe. I really didn’t even know what I was going to make. I decided to make something with the mint I got today. I picked mint-basil pesto. I have been wanting to buy mint. I tried to grow it but it died:( I don’t water enough. So today we rode bikes to Publix and bought some things for my boys and I bought mint. It actually is pretty fresh. I bought a small package of it from a company called rockgarden herbs. They are from Florida. I really am impressed with the aroma of the mint. It really is fresh. I bought it because many of Matthew Kenney’s recipes call for mint.
This recipe goes with tomato torta and a macadamia ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh basil (from my many basil plants)
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup pistachios
3 T olive oil
1/2 t sea salt
pinch of black pepper(I actually used pepporcorns tonight)

It was another beautiful day with many blessings. Jason finished his 3 papers, I spoke with my friend D’Adjoa and we are planning on doing a medicinal plant walk in December. I played with my boys and laughed so much. I adore them. They are growing up so quickly! I was blessed with the ability to comprehend all the studying I did today. I am blessed with all my wonderful family and friends. I do appreciate them all! The air was so crisp and refreshing today again! I do love this weather. I feel like I am renewed. Many woes that have been in my spirit are dissipating. I feel like I can dance and be free again!

Thank you my marvelous teachers and my guide within me!
I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance. ~Friedrich Nietzsche