Okay everyone! I’m ready to share my Spinach Thyme Soup Recipe. For those of you who don’t know, I served this for the soup course at the last Mandala Dinner event, and I’ve received email after email requesting the recipe. Everyone, including the non-raw foodies who attended the dinner, L-O-V-E-D it.
Why Did I Wait So Long…Netflix & SHARKWATER!
You know those kinds of things that you wait to do, either because you’re too busy, too lazy or something of the sort? I’ve had situations where I heard about something that could make life better or easier, but since it took some time to research the “pros” and “cons,” I kept putting it off. My Netflix Membership is a perfect example of such a thing (as well as my Blackberry Curve, but that’s for another post!).
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Spumoni Dessert Smoothie
I have been craving spumoni ice cream lately, so I had to come up with an alternative – Raw Vegan style. Here it is! Super delicious and yummy – enjoy!
*Side note: I hope it goes without saying that I only use organic ingredients whenever possible, which basically means that 99% of everything I create is organic. There are instances where I simply can’t procure it – so I either try to find an organic substitute of some sort or I begrudgingly use conventional.
Spumoni Dessert Smoothie
Yield 4 cups
1 cup raw shelled pistachios, soaked 1-hour, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
1 (10oz) bag frozen cherries
1/4 cup Raw agave nectar
3 tablespoons Navitas Raw chocolate powder (my favorite!)
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
pinch Himalayan crystal salt
Blend until smooth and creamy – enjoy!
Update: My class over the weekend was a huge success! We rocked the house at Whole Foods with a sold-out class and had a blast. Get ready for another incredible class May 17 when I teach some of my favorite Raw Vegan dessert recipes.
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Fun Earth Day & GM Crops Myth Exposed!
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My Weekend & Quick Strawberry Ice Cream
I had a very busy (work) and fun (family in town) weekend. I’m just now getting back to normal, cleaning up around the house, going through emails, and getting ready for my week, which will be very busy as I prepare for my huge and exciting class this weekend. I was putting dishes away a short while ago, while thinking about my upcoming class and the mix of friendly familiar and new faces I’ll be seeing. It dawned on me that it’s been quite a few weeks since my last class and I miss my students! I’m looking forward to seeing all of you “regulars” (you know who you are), and I’m looking forward to meeting and teaching many new people.
And, as many of you already know, I’ll be at Whole Foods for Earth Day (N Scottsdale – 101/Raintree location). I’ve changed the time a bit, so you can expect to see me there from about 11am-2pm. I look forward to having some of you stop by for a Raw Vegan treat and saying hello.
Today I made some Quick Strawberry Ice Cream, which was delicious, refreshing, and oh-so-yummy! Here is the recipe.
Quick Strawberry Ice Cream
Yield 3 cups
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
3 frozen bananas, chopped
2 tablespoons Raw carob powder
2 tablespoons water
Blend everything together (quickly). Don’t go too long with the blender, because you want it like soft-serve ice cream…not a smoothie.
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Kristen’s Raw Korner – Whole Foods Store
Exciting News – At Whole Foods in Scottsdale, AZ (101/Raintree location) we will have a section called Kristen’s Raw Korner. This area will feature my favorite brands and products that I personally use and recommend. In addition to this, we’ll have little signs by various products throughout the store illustrating that these are my favorites. This is especially useful for foods that need to be refrigerated (so they can’t be on display in Kristen’s Raw Korner). It’s a great way to make shopping for Raw easier when you visit the store. How cool is that???
Daily Conversation Question:
What event in the past, present, or future would you like to witness in person?