In the pink

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Today is damp and drizzly. What a great day to wear my red wool poncho. This Beauty is thrifted. What an awesome fine.







My love for Pink is definitely growing. When I first started healing my body with Raw Foods, I saw an increase of pinks, reds and purple garments in my closet . I looked up the meaning of the color Pink ..........Pink is a color that makes a person appear approachable and capable of loving others. My heart is getting bigger. As I read and heard of other people who healed themselves With colors, I was inspired to change the way I shopped . Two years ago, I held on to much negative feelings , so I wore black and blue . I felt like a big bruise. Pink makes me feel younger, cheery almost playful. I think Pink has caused me to Regain my youthful energy.



pink dress - self made
Shirt, Ribbon Belt - thirfted
Silk scarf , snake skin bag - vintage
Boots - Born

Photo Credit - Angie M.




My favorite yummy 'Pink Drink' is a juice mixture of .........
one bunch of Red Grapes
1/2 Pineapple
1/4 of lemon
optional to add:
1/8 inch of fresh ginger
2 tablespoon of agave













MORE pink/red COLOR FOR YOU.
this comes from the 'living on live foods' by Alissa Cohen



PURPLE POCKETS
rolled in red cabbage leaves, these make a great presentation as they are great tasting. Serve with Chinese Dipping Sauce

2 -4 red cabbage leaves
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 zucchini, shredded
1 carrot , shredded

optional:
raw sauerkraut or kim-chi
guacamole
any nut paste or seed pate


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I soaked the Red cabbage leaves in salted water to soften the fibers. I couldn't roll the leaves as directed because it was a small head of Red Cabbage. The next solution was to make cups instead and fill them with the Rice Pilaf . Now to make the Chinese Dipping Sauce.


CHINESE DIPPING SAUCE

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup of lemon juice
3 Tablespoon orange juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 Tablespoons fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

blend all ingredients thoroughly in a food processor or blender







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The Power of 'Thank You'

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Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend. A Quick fact : The first Labor Day in the United States was observed on September 5, 1882, in Union Square at New York City. It became a federal holiday in1894. Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parties. I follow the tradition of 'no whites after Labor Day'.
Just a thought.......What is missing in the majority of workplaces is the epitome of appreciation. Imagine how great your day would be if your boss greeted you and the employees with warmth and embrace. You would feel valued. Probably get more work done and take less breaks. Think how smoothly society would flow if everyone said thank you . I learned that, when you genuinely thank people, it changes who you are and how others react to you in powerful, positive ways. It energizes and creates a bond. It brighten lives.
Just a thought .

I had a pleasant holiday. I'll share one of my favorite dish to prepare. The Carrot Pecan Burgers recipe come from the 'Living on Live Foods' by Alissa Cohen. I love Pecans and This dish was to live for. The patties are moist and delicious. I topped them off with an awesome curry sauce.

CARROT PECAN BURGERS

4 medium carrots
1 cup of pecans
1 cup button mushrooms
1 cup of onion
3 tablespoons of cilantro
2 tablespoons olive
1.2 teaspoon dried fennel
1/2 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pinch of black pepper

1. In a food processor, blend carrots until diced.
2. add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. remove form processor and form into burgers.
4. Place burgers on a mesh dehydrator screen and dehydrate at 105 degrees for 7 -8 hours.

CURRY SAUCE

1 whole orange, peeled
1/3 cup raisins, soaked
1 large clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger

blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth

NOTE:
The Dehydrator is the "Raw Food Oven". Make sure your dehydrator features a temperature control to enable you to maintain temperatures below 112 degrees. If the controls start high at 140 degrees or higher , it will destroy all the life properties you are trying to maintain.




pants / cami - thirfted
coach bag - thrifted
jacket - Made in America warehouse.
sunnies - marshals
scarf - tu tu
shoes - john fluevog
rings- vintage

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Got Almond ?

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It went back up to 90+ degrees . Need I say more. Cool drinks are appreciated. Found a few tasty ones. But first something you may not know about Almonds.

They say you can get your waistline back with drinking a class of milk. Well , I got mind back with Almond milk. I'm wearing belts again. I haven't worn a belt in over six years. This one is a skinny shiny leather. My waist was once a 36 inches, now it's down to 27 inches. (sundress - self made)
Almonds have been the nut of choice with Raw Foodist because of the light sweet flavor and vitamin E and high calcium. Since September 1st, 2007, The USDA created a mandatory program requiring that all raw almonds be pasteurized. This means Almonds grown in the USA are no longer Raw. It has been tricky to find real Raw Almonds at times. When I can find the Raw nut I make as much Almond milk as possible. Nuts milks were kinda hard for me to make at first because I needed to strain the liquid through cheesecloth. Now that I purchased a LIVING WELL/MONTEL machine, it is so easy. No more straining!! Nice and smooth.

Went searching on-line for cool fruit drinks to juice. This site "Living and Raw Foods " is good.

It is up to you , I combined both of these two Juice recipes together and got a fruit drink.

SUNSHINE COCKTAIL
2 apple
4-6 strawberries

HOLIDAY COCKTAIL
2 apples
1 large of grapes
1 slice lemon with peel


Other juices ....................................

CANTALOUPE JUICE
cut into strips and juice
(rind and all)

MORNING TONIC
1 apple
1 grapefruit (peeled)

PASSION COCKTAIL
4 strawberries
1 large chuck pineapple
1 bunch black grapes

EVENING REGULATOR
2 apples
1 pear

DIGESTIVE COCKTAIL
1/4 lemon with peel
1/2 grapefruit (peeled)
2 oranges

CARROT/APPLE JUICE
6 carrots
2 apples

WATERMELON JUICE
cut into strips and juice
(rind and all)

Great alternative from all the white sugar and corn syrup I would drink . 20 spoons or more are in some soda's and Bottled fruit juices . I don't miss them at all .

Enjoy !

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Nori Rolls - Great Travel Food

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The Hardest problem I had to solve as a Raw Foodist was preparing foods I could bring along on long trips. One dish to make is the Raw Nori Rolls . I Avoided this recipe at first because I thought it was too complicated to make. When I got the hang of it , I was overjoyed that it looked and tasted like the real authentic Japanese vegetable Sushi. I can pack it up in a square container and place the dipping sauce (Bragg Liquid Aminos or Nama Shoyu) in a small jar to carry along .

Here's the fun part .................... The "Rice" in these rolls is made up of Cauliflower. Seriously!
This was one of the reasons I procrastinated about preparing this recipe . For me Cauliflower was a big YUCK !! It was not the popular veggie in my household growing up . Cauliflower was the last resort when you got tired of repeating the same vegetables for dinner or when you craved cheese sauce over a vegetable that night. When I became a Raw Foodist a year ago , the list of things not to eat was Rice. " How could I live without Rice"- "Oh this Raw Lifestyle is torture " Now the Cauliflower makes a wonderful imitation of rice. Not Bad at all people.

NORI ROLLS

4 Nori Sheets
1/2 head cauliflower
1 avocado, thinly slices
any of the following veggies: shredded carrot,
cucumber sticks, mung beans, etc.

1. In a food processor , grind the cauliflower
until grainy.

2. Remove cauliflower mixture from
food processor and place a thin layer
of it on a nori sheet.

3. place slices of avocado and other
veggies in the center of the sheet

4.Roll the nori sheet, pulling it tight
as youroll up, and seal with a few
drops of water along the seam.

5 with a sharp knife, cut the nori roll
into inch-thick slices and turn face
up on a plate side by side.

6. continue this process with the
remaining sheets.




At times , I will use an assortment
of Marinated vegetables in the center.



SEA VEGGIES- Are high sources of minerals
which helps boost the metabolism and
thyroid function.




Note :
A Bamboo Sushi Mat is a helpful tool to
get the Nori Roll tight .

Make sure you use a sharp knife.









Have fun . This recipe -"Living on Live Food" by Alissa Cohen
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More Weekend Pics

Hello Every one,Hope you all are enjoying the rest of the Summer. If you can , try to go out and enjoy nature. Here are more pictures of my Saturday . Enjoy!


As a Kid I would dream of living in a light house . I still do.


This was my Saturday travel outfit.

white tunic - HSN - home shopping net work
Denim Cami - thirfted
cropped pants - self pants
turquoise turtle necklace - gift from heart mate
sandals - John Fluevog

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Embracing My Journey

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I like to share one of my favorite quotes from the March 25, 2005, world tribune, p.2. This reflects my one year journey living a Raw Lifestyle.

"Why doesn't constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth....



I was gaining confidence in all of my efforts to overcome every sort of obstacle during the first year of my Raw Food Lifestyle. I won Admirably over myself. The main lesson I learned- "Every moment of life is precious". I feel like the dandelion with my roots long and sturdy into the earth. This will become a launching pad for my own growth and the central driving force to take what I'm doing in my life to the next level.


Yesterday was a beautiful day to get out of the city. I met up with my heartmate for a day in Tarry Town to visit the Rockefeller Estate . The weather was perfect . It was a breath of fresh air to look up to see the trees sparkling with life. We walked the brook trail. I'm was appreciative that I have someone to share the day with .

Vitamin B12 , D3 and pictures of me.

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This past Monday Felt like an early fall day . The sudden change of weather makes me take extra care of my two most important essential vitamins daily as a Raw Foodist. Vitamin D3 and B12. I do have a multi vitamin in a liquid formula but these two are vital for a Raw life style. The B12 spray and D3 Serum I have by Premier Research Labs. These products are made to be placed under the tounge. This is better for absorbtion . There products are pure without toxic tagalongs.

D3 - supports many body organs : healthy bones , nerves, heart, brain , gum, lung, esophagus, breast, colon, stomach, pancreas , prostate, uterus, ovaries and kidneys.
studies propose ideal vitamin D3 intake should be 2000 IU daily or more.

B12 - It the most complex of the B vitamins. Each cell in the body depends upon it to function properly. It is vital to the cells in your bone marrow . Also The Gastrointestinal track and the nervous system. It helps prevent fatty deposits from accumulating in your liver and helps maintain normal weight.

Monday I was hanging out in Central Park in the Rain. Something about the rain make me feel calm.







cardigan - vintage by RAGS A GO GO
Jean stretch pants and top - goodwills
Sandals - John Fluevog
Jewelry - from India

photo : Tamiz U. Rezvi


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