Pasta's,Pineapple Ice cream,Cinnomon apple balls,Chocolate Mocha Shake,Best Guacamole youve ever tasted

       Going to try an stay caught up,until Life happens again :)
           Have been strapped for cash lately so I haven't been super open to making new things,but I did come across some recipes that I already had some of the ingredients .My raw reserve is dwindling,made up a list last night of the things that need to be replaced,seeing most of them last a long time,I'm going to buy one item a week until I get it stocked back up.It can be discouraging at times,but can be done,and there really is no other alternative.I'm not putting that other crap in my body!!

Tops
Lost .6 this week.We checked my files an since starting Tops,I am one pound from losing 100!!!
That's awesome,I swear last year if you told me I was gonna be a 100lbs lighter come the same time,id a politely shook my head an thought yeah right.Its sooo not just the weight,I feel smaller in some ways then when I weighed this before,its like fatty pockets have evaporated,an that cant be done just by weight loss,this lifestyle gets much recognition for that.
                 My stomach use to be on the sides of my hips ,its now where its suppose to be.My back fat an side fat have reduced significantly.270 to 300lbs is my teenage weight,have always been big,now I understand why,and I can see the same condition in other people.I wish it was as easy as showing them a pamphlet,then I have to remember it took me many years of reading,seeing whats happening to people today,an my own personal experience's to make the change.So planting the seed in others so they can feel alive again,whenever they choose is just as powerful.I wish anyone looking to heal, all they need to find the truth an resources needed to make the change  God Bless!!

Off to the good eats :)


(PASTA'S)

Pasta Pesto

       Pasta Pesto
2c Diakon radish-noodelized
1/2 Basil-minced
1 T lime juice
1-2 cloves garlic
3 T EVOO
1/2 t Salt
1 Tomato Diced
1/4c Pine nuts

Mix Radish an basil
Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl
Pour over noodles an enjoy

My notes> This was good an I have to say I could see me making this again,only problem was the thickness of the radish for me,thinkin this is where a spiralizer really needs to be used so the veggi is thin an absorbing.The flavor was on point,would make a tasty quick sauce.

Butternut Pasta

1/2 Butternut Squash-Noodelized
2 garlic cloves
2 T Evoo
1 t salt
1 T Basil
2 T Nutritional Yeast

Toss all ingredients together until desired outcome

My Notes>Same feeling as I had withe the Pasta Pesto.I also chopped up a plum an added it to this was very good.

                                         Picture doesn't do it justice

Rawcamole
I have made this several times since bringing it into my tops meeting for a members celebration for meeting her goal an all the officers being sworn in.I had rave reviews and many were still talking about it weeks after.Myself  being equally in love with the taste.One lady said she did not like Guacamole but that this was very good.So if your looking for a kick butt Guac recipe here it is!!
5 Avocados-Mashed
3 Tomato's- Diced
1 Red bell pepper-Diced
4 Green Onions-Diced
1 Bunch Cilantro-Diced
2 Limes Juiced
2-3 Cloves Garlic-Crushed
1/2 t Sea salt cumin & Cayenne


Sprinkle Paprika On top to purtty it up :)


My Notes>
I used everything in recipe except Cumin,Ive not found a taste for that yet,so its optional IMO.

On to Desserts
Not a Big sweet eater but lately have been craving everything sweet.So why not give in!!

Pineapple Ice Cream
While there is no special recipe just something I made up from the basic IC mix,this was so good I thought I'd share ,I will be making again soon an its cheap!!
 For those of you who haven't made Raw Ice Cream yet Here is the basic Recipe....
 2 frozen banana's
fruit of your choice
Drop of honey/agave or dates


Blend together an throw in ice until you have Ice Cream,So good an much better then commercial kinds,even the ones that claim to be one or two ingredients,their list on the back of the box paints a whole different picture...


Chocolate Mocha Milkshake

Kinda has that Wendy's frosty taste to me,have made this many time,When I get an Ice Cream maker ,think this would make a good ice cream base..Yummy!!


1 Coconut Meat & Water
1 banana Frozen
2 T Tahini
4 soaked Dates
1 T Agave (optional)
1 T Carob powder
1 T Cacao powder

Blend all ingredients,add ice to thicken to desired taste

Cinnamon Apple Balls

Made these once an was blowen away by the flavor,tasted almost like a apple cin muffin.Have made these 4 times now. delicious!!!    There easy an quick an hit the sweet tooth .

1c Dried Apples chopped
1c walnuts soaked 1 hr
1/2c soaked dates
2 T coconut butter
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 t salt

In food processor add water to help mix but keep mixture thick,roll into small balls an refrigerate for an hour or more.Thinkin about rolling these in chopped pecans sometime...

Until next time...Hope everyone has a Blessed Easter-Glory Be to God!!
                    

Weight Gain,Weight Loss,Sauerkraut Workshop,& Confirmation

Yep I did it again,been about 3 weeks working on my 4th but I have a good excuse,beyond busy,I have not been on my pc for over a week due to some problems.Anyhow will start with ....

WEEK ONE-

Tops-
I worked out really hard that week,Me & the Mr road the bikes for some very long rides,so much that I cracked the ball bearing in the tire (replacement cost is ridicules-that's a whole nother story). Tops member  gave me a shake weight (cumbersome-but doable) use this almost every day, I have seen a difference in my arm tone.Gained a pound an some that week. I ate perfect that week as well. Chopped it up to muscle gain,everyone needs muscle :)


Week 2-

Tops-

      This week was a blur-busy busy busy. Ate well and I knew I was going to.Short on cash and time,I fell into the slump this week of (amy's) frozen vegan(meat free dairy free Pizza's) I would then chop up fresh veggies an throw on it.Also ate a couple veggies covered in a pita wrap.Bread was my downfall always has been. It was my fault,should have been more prepared.It happens,I have to say it did bring back cravings wile at the same time the next week i was able to go right back to the winning food combinations without hesitation.

            Before, once something that was on the bad list was digested, it was a feeding frenzy for about 2 weeks or longer.I gained some more weight this week,making the total gain of 3 pounds in 2 weeks.Though you don't want to see a pattern of that, I also don't stress over it. why? what does that accomplish,just have to go back to the game and find out how to beat it.

Week 3 -

Tops-

Monday night, when we got back home from beach . Hit the smoothies right then an there.Stopped at fresh market while at beach an brought home a garden of greens(yumm).Smoothies Smoothies Smoothies.
After the first day I felt so much better,really really missed them.Laid back week ,couldn't ride broken bike,though I'm about to barrow a loaner until I get mine back.I enjoy riding bikes,walking is so boring to me,unless there's like a destination,though I need to incorporate some walking too, to build up my legs an stamina. This week I lost almost 6lbs,yay. Lost the 3 gained with 3 to boot.Yep Green Smoothies rule.This makes me happily in the 200's now.Weigh 298 .Better margin to play with though I'm still very close to the 300's,an how this year has been going anything is possible.If I gain, I will just turn around an lose again.Never had the confidence before but God didn't show me this path for nothing :)
                                   
Highlights of the past 3 weeks-

Attended a Raw Sauerkraut Workshop with a few friends via meetup.Was pretty cool,had kombochi for the fist time,havent checked out all the benifical reasons for consuming it yet.I think it could be good in some drink recipes.
        This group on meetup does many raw potlucks an other events for this eating style.They are a ways away, so going often isn't possible.
Have been reading up on pro-biotics,saw they were offering a workshop on Sauerkraut ,was so happy that my friends wanted to check it out.Have not made it yet,but thinkin next week its in the plans.Here are some pics while we were there.....



This was the home Of Erianna in Carborroh,NC,one of the hosts of the workshop.They were very friendly an knowledgeable

 Entry room when we walked in,they had some fermenting books,tubes an jars to use for the kraut

 The youngin in the middle in Andrew,he was the other host very nice person.He was demonstrating how to pack kraut to make sure there are no air pockets

 They had a couple beautiful rabbits,neat to watch them eat..

 Some of the attenders  cut up a cabbage ,while others mixed......As you see I choose to mix :)

 I Look kinda crazy in this pic lol anyhow check out the cabbage in the beginning and then......

 The bucket he is over is where all our cabbage mixin efforts ended up

 Here is what my cabbage looked like after a thoural message,was very cool how it started to liquefy an turn sauerkraut like

 After all cabbage was added they used kraut juice from previous batches an filled bucket,then placed a plate on top to weigh down

 They were selling these,looked pretty cool,though I'm all about simplicity ,the tuber kinda turned me off on this one

 Now this is what they used on the bucket after the plate was laid on top of Kraut,simple  an he said these could be purchased at a brew place for cheap....We have a brew shop down the road will have to get me one...

Learned alot an hope to make this soon.

    
        


Norman has been asking for Green Smoothies lately,when he has a rough day or feels like a cold is coming.He is such a meat an bread guy, fruits & veggies  come once a week if that.Well we have an agreement if I lose 100lbs he would he would go raw for one month,I think June is gonna be the month for that.Anyways the fact that he is asking is a huge sign that green smoothies are a big key to healing the body.If he didn't get anything out of it or liked the taste he wouldn't eat it,simple as that.I'm happy  that he is willing to try this an even more excited to talk to him after the 30 days, I want to see him full of energy with over all well being.
               Of course I'm not stupid ,will he become a vegan? NO! Will he want to eat more veggies an fruits then ever before with the bad stuff being the once in awhile? That's my hopes!! How can you not after feeling so good  :)

Norman with the honeydew & strawberry smoothie
He's a man so don't expect too much emotion lol

Two special events that happen:

1st  My Brother & Sister-in-laws wedding renewal.Was a very nice evening,Sweet ceremony.I could not of prayed for a better person to have married my brother.We followed the night up at Olive garden,I had a plain salad,had brought some prepared avocado mix.Cheated with a few tbs. of olives. Very happy to be a part of such a special day!!

2nd was one of the most sober high Ive ever experienced.Was confirmed in Wilmington,NC,minutes from the beach.The bishop confirmed me an 45 other adults.Beyond words the joy I felt.All of my friends an family joined me. Was blessed over an over again through out this whole experience.Started classes in August of last year.

              Wanted to be confirmed an lose my weight since I can remember but something has always been in the way. This will sound cheesy an cliche but there really is no other way to say it,last year close to Aug. its as if a Light switch went off in my head,and I felt a peace an happiness Ive never felt before an I knew it was time,no doubt in my mind that it came from God.The call to be raw hit me hard and an opening to be confirmed was offered to me within weeks,it cool how things work out.
           We had 2 of the worst years in a long time, did what I always did, shut off emotionally. During a period of this time I said the words "God its in your hands",an i meant it.Ive said these words before but still held on,this time I gave up completely.Its the best thing Ive ever done,he has blessed me over an over again,the raw diet has helped to clear my mind&body,giving me a brighter outlook on ppl an life.For him he helped me to be confirmed so that as an Adult I can fully accept the father,son an holy spirit, while becoming a better person and doing whatever it is I was sent here to do,as they say "there is no rehearsal" this is the big show. I plan to make the best of it!!
  
                 Things are not perfect right now we are having money problems big time,I don't even know how we are gonna make it sometimes.The trips to wilmington to do bloodwork hurt us,gas is outrageous,an the dodge shows no mercy.Other hand I'm ecstatic to have a running vehicle.Sometimes I get overwhelmed but that being said I'm happier then ever,and I owe it all to God......

                                                Me being confirmed

               Confirmation was followed by a handshake an congrats,he was such a genuine person

                Me an Norman later at the beach,we are going on year 9 together an hopes are to tie theknot this October :)