Those cucumber boats look delish! I will definitely have to try to make them. Thanks for sharing your yummy meals!

Your food sounds so good! I love that joke. It put a big smile on my face–Nothing beats corny humor! :D

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So glad you like the vega choc a lot – I have just returned home to the UK from NYC where I hit up Whole Foods like crazy – I bought some of that powder! Looking forward to trying it even more after your review :-)

I love your food journals! It really keeps me creative with my own foods. Your conter is gorgeous and lush!

I’ve tried the Vega almond vanilla one and it’s delicious! I’ve mixed it with water or almond milk and either one tastes good, even my 3 year old daughter likes it.

I have worked my way through most of the Vega smoothie flavours. I just can’t drink them straight with water though (really don’t like the taste of some the greens). The choc-a-lot is my favourite (it’s great with bananas and/or blueberries). The tropical one is good too (e.g. with mango). I’m still up in the air on the vanilla almondilla. I think I find the almond taste a bit fake.

Oooh, I’m expecting samples of that vega mix! I’m so excited now! those cuc boats sound great! Can’t wait for my cucs in my garden to be ready!

Let me know what you think about it!

Ooh! Good to know. :)

Thanks for chiming in. Appreciated!

Thank you!

Lucky you with a garden!!!!!!!

awesome post! I am so inspired as well when I just go out and raid the produce section and not worry about what I’m going to make until I get home! :)

YUM! perfect day Id love it if you would post how much of each like cantalope avocado and all that thnx:)

I used a half a cantaloupe for the slushie. Two avocados total, split
between Greg and myself, making it one avocado for me.

I’ve tried all four flavors of the Vega Shake & Go Smoothie flavors. I like the Vanilla Almondilla the best.

Thanks for the data point. I heard another person say it was too
flowery, but I’m still going to try it.

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This blog is really very nice. I like to eat Green smoothie in my Lunch. It is not heavy in Lunch, i like Green smoothie so much it is my favourite food for Lunch. Also It is good for Dinner.

LOL!!!! Love the joke!

Hi Kristen,
I just ordered the turning slicer you suggested. My goal is to eat more raw veggies I am getting form my garden this summer; squashes, cucumbers, beets, carrots…so excited!

I am experimenting with other sauces other than plain ol’ spaghetti sauce to go with my raw noodles. :) I’ll check around your site to see what recipes you have.

Yay! And lucky you with a garden. Yum.

Cream sauces are also divine on veg noodles. Also try my Cheezy Hemp Nacho Sauce (there is a video for it too under the video tab at the top).

Cheers!

Oh yes the Vanilla almond is REALLY good !

 Hi Kristen,

How are you?  Following your blog as always.  I’ve read your reaction to the Vega Complete Optimized and I want to share what I do to enhance the taste.  1st, I am addicted to the chocolate flavor.  My typical mix is 2 scoops vega complete optimized chocolate, 1 to 1.5 cups ice (yes, I have a Vitamix), 1 small frozen banana, 2 cups water (yep, plain water) and the magic which makes the taste a bit better — either one serving of Amazing Grass chocolate drink powder or 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa.  

Love your blog!

Good to know! Thank you for sharing… Sounds great!

Whoowhee!  That’s a beautiful load of fruit you’ve got there!  :) 

Fantastically pleasing array of produce.  Beautiful!! 

 Yes! I loved that you tried the Choc-a-lot Vega shake, I’ve got to order this – I was somewhat skeptical of what it would taste like as well, but if you say it’s good, then I’m listening! :) 

I think you’ll love it!

Hi Kristen, I’ve been reading your blog for ages now and love it! 
I really fancy trying the Choc-a-lot Vega shake but noticed something saying ‘If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician before taking Thrive.’ I’m pregnant but the ingredients all look ok to me and wondered your thoughts on this?

What is Thrive? Is that a different product?

Are we looking at the same thing because my bag of shake and go doesn’t say that.

Hello,
Really enjoy your blog! Any chance on sharing the Brazil Nut Cheeze recipe? : ) 

I have a feeling that it’ll end up on my blog one of these days..
lol… although I’m supposed to save it for my next book! :)

It just looks so delicious that I hope you will : ) Thank you! 

I made a cantaloupe slushy this morning and it was sooo good! (I added a bit of leftover organic coconut milk  too). This will become a regular hot weather treat!

Does it cool your bod down fast? Perfect for hot weather!

 hey Kristen, looks like you have a monkey living in your home too with all those banana’s…lol. Gonna try this shake and go, its looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing, you are a wealth of information and i appreciate it! 
Stephanie:)

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It just said that on a (UK) website that sells the shakes – rather than the actual bag. I think they’re probably just covering themselves as I went on the Vega site and it didn’t mention that anywhere. Going to order some as really want to try it!

I don’t drink the whole food optimizer because it has maca in it and I’m breastfeeding. But the shake and go mixes don’t. Those look fine.

i’ve tried the mango/tropical flavor and have the berry flavor right now… i like them both.  haven’t tried the vanilla or chocolate yet.  i actually like the berry on its own with water, although i prefer making smoothies from scratch, but like the name says, shake & go… they’re great when you’re out all day and want the protein-rich fuel.  :) 

Ah yes, that makes sense. My order came through and I love it! Really nice - thanks for recommending. :-)