There’s no better excuse to eat dessert than a holiday weekend.
Like I need an excuse to eat dessert…
I’m not a raw foodist by any means, but I love raw desserts. These raw Chocolate & Peanut Butter Krispy Squares are quick and easy, plus you can make extra to keep in the freezer for a satisfying sweet tooth quickie (#TWSS).
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It’s pretty hot and humid right now in San Diego.
Feels like my Atlanta hometown!
We’ve had hot soup since Vegas has had a cold, but in the middle of the day there’s no way I could stomach it. I thought of making tomato gazpacho, but I had half a watermelon in the fridge that needed to be used. My gazpacho took a strange (but REALLY good) twist and went tropical.
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People turn their noses up at the word “cleanse.”
Yet they embrace the McDonald’s…
This cleanse is my favorite because you can eat. Don’t get me wrong, I do miss peanut butter and meat. However, judging from the way my body has responded, I needed the break. I’ll refrain from the TMI, but let’s just say I’m definitely cleaner!
The other awesome thing about this cleanse is the creativity it inspires. Check out of some the fun stuff I’ve made in the past few days!
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Rules can inspire creativity.
Translation: nobody puts baby in a corner!
One of my favorite things about this particular cleanse is that, while there are parameters, the rules are easy to work within.
For instance, one of the guidelines is to eat more raw veggies than cooked. I love raw vegetables, but sometimes that can get a bit boring. Raw soup, on the other hand… that’s interesting! Eating a soup raw may seem strange, but it really is good. And perfect for this warmer weather!
The cool thing about this chilled soup is the creaminess. The avocado and hemp seeds lend healthy fats and a smooth, cooling factor that is the perfect compliment to the jalapeño kick.
Red pepper and carrots add a natural sweetness. It’s still early in the season, so I added just a bit of stevia. I may or may not have added an extra jalapeño in my version… don’t worry, that’s not in the recipe as written below.
All you need is a blender to make this souper-easy soup. I used my Vitamix, but any high-speed blender would work. If you chop up the veggies a little more, I think you could even make it in a Magic Bullet!
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family, and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
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I always feel a little high after eating raw – is that just me?
What inspires (or forces) you to think outside the box in the kitchen?
Are you a raw food fan?
I eat a lot of protein.
It’s my thing.
For my goals, I need to eat all the protein. It’s muscle fuel while I’m trying to build. It’s also hard on the body to digest that much protein continuously (it’s been months and months of packing it in). When Skinny Limits reached out and offered a 3-day juice cleanse for review I decided it was the perfect time to… well, be cleansed.
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Merry Marvelous!
Are you ever so cheerful you annoy yourself?
It’s false cheer. Sort of. I’m not in a bad mood… but does anyone really look forward to a Monday like they do a Saturday? Yet another reason to love Katie’s Marvelous Monday link up. 🙂
First up in the world of marvelous is this #vitamixporn. That’s a legit hash tag, no?
This deliciousness is a Chocolate-Beet protein smoothie. It was so thick and creamy I ate it with a spoon… like I do with just about every smoothie. It’s the only way to go after a hot, sweaty romp in the gym. 😉
You can make this in a regular blender, it just might not be quite as ice cream-like. I posted the recipe here on Facebook.
Marvelous item #2 involves one of my favorite movies – Grease! Saturday it was playing it on the big screen at a the Fox Theatre… it was done like a sing-along! The words to every song were scrolled across the bottom of the screen and they handed out little props for people to use throughout the movie.
They had a costume contest before the movie started!
The less-then-marvelous part is that I was supposed to go with my best friend, but at the last minute she got the stomach flu! So I went by myself. It was a little awkward due to the interactive nature, but I sat back and enjoyed the show and the people watching. It was rich – the over 50 crowed came out in full-force dressed like Pink Ladies and T-Birds.
In the end, I was happy. I was in a loner mood for some reason anyway. When I got home there was more marvelous = clean sheets! I put myself to bed with a book and a handmade mason jar candle.
This next item is more hilarious than marvelous. I was in the gym, minding my business, when I came upon a full spread of beauty supplies in the locker room.
The pic doesn’t even show it all. I couldn’t fit in the towel wrap, 2 pairs of shoes, flip-flops, bobby pins, comb… and dirty clothes on the floor. I chuckled… and then I Instagrammed. (She was in the shower… I’m not quite that ballsy.)
Yes, that is a hair weave on the counter.
I had to take a picture.* If I had to bring THAT much crap to shower at the gym, I’d just go home. (I have never showered at a gym, actually.) If I hadn’t been in a hurry, I would have waited to see what she looked like after getting all dolled up.
*Nothing shocks me anymore at my gym – last week there was a girl there carrying a dog around in her purse. In the weightroom. While using the leg extension machine.
Lastly, I have to include food in the weekend marvelousness. This happened before I made it to the market. you can always tell when it’s the end of the week because I’m eating a random hodge podge of protein. There are 3 types of fish on that plate.
The real marvelous part was the salad. I managed to end the week with a lot of veggie goodies left over, and throw together a fresh, raw salad.
If you haven’t had corn raw before, check out this #strangebutgood Berry Corny Salad too. It fabulously sweet and crunchy!
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Mix together veggies and drizzle of vinegar. Finish with fresh black pepper.
Note: You could also add olive oil, nuts, or other herbs!
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It must be the crazy humidity, but I’m craving raw foods lately… which simply means I’m (re)learning you can put just about anything in a blender. 🙂
What is the strangest thing you’ve ever seen in the gym?
Would you go to a show at a theatre by yourself? What is your favorite character from Grease? Mine’s Rizzo!
Since discovering my love of corn, there is only one thing to do.
Besides simply “eat it.”
Turn it into a smoothie. Duh. You have to trust me on this one. Corn seems strange, I know. but it’s good. I mean… have I lead you astray before?! Don’t answer that.
Raw corn is super sweet. Actually most raw veggies are sweeter to me raw than cooked. This makes them perfect candidates for smoothies – Carrot Cake and Zucchini Bread smoothies happen weekly in my house – and you KNOW I add spinach to everything.
The avocado adds creaminess to the smoothie. You could also use banana (I was out). I never finish a whole avocado before it goes bad, so I eather bake with it or cut the leftovers into slices and store it inthe freezer for smoothies.
Lemon may seen weird, but that zestiness can actually bring out sweet flavors. I added just a twist here!
Ginger also gives this drink it a teeny zing… you could leave it out, but remember it (and lemon) is a great detoxifier!!!
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Put everything in the blender and mix until smooth.
Slurp away!
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How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?
The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!
Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
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#StrangeButGood turens 30 this week!!! And I turn 30 in 2 weeks. Scary.
“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” ~Joan Collins
Do you drink more smoothies in the summer? I can’t get enough!
What are your favorite veggies to eat raw? Do you ever use them to make them sweet treats?
I don’t particularly like corn.
I really am a terrible Southerner.
On a cob it’s too messy, off the cob it gets all mushy when cooked. When Kat brought corn over to add to our dinner Monday night I realized something – I just don’t like it cooked. She cut the kernels off the cob and topped our salads with it… uncooked. Duh.
Raw corn has a pure, crunchy sweetness to it. That fantastic flavor was lost for me in all the cooked renditions I’d tried before! How strange to me! But oh man, it was good.
Inspired by the sweet, I decided to create a spring salad using corn and my latest berry-obsession: blueberries. The two treats were a natural fit! I also added cucumbers for a refreshing crunch.
Spinach was my base, but arugula would also be good here. Shallot was my last add. The mild onion provided a slight edge to the sweeter flavors without overpowering.
To dress the salad, I wanted to keep it light but thought a creamy dressing would be a nice contrast to my crunchy veggies. I used Greek yogurt as the base for a lemon and rosemary-laced creation.
It was berry good.
Mix together veggies and berries in a salad bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together yogurt, lemon, rosemary, and spices.
Dress salad and enjoy!
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?
The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends!
Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
Remember to use #strangebutgood in any Tweets and Instagrams of your creations. 🙂
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I cannot get enough raw food lately! It’s such a relief after winter to begin eating fresh, local veggies again.
Have you ever eaten raw corn?
What are your favorite salad toppings?
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