Okay wacky idea.. made a fab smoothie, enough for 2, strained one for myself and another for mate..made good sense..fun..and very yummy
I have been completely off my juice..so this was good!.. also cleared out all the fruit in the house! Super ripe and juicy fruit all of it!
Fruity Bliss
4 plums
1 punnet Raspberries (US ..about a cup)
4 pears
1 big piece of ginger, grated
Juice of 4 Apples, English, local
Juice of 2 Blood oranges
1 Big spoon of Green powder
Blend it up good..
Yum! Strain if your JF-ing.. this is bliss in a glass..hot, spicy and fruity!
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Day 35... Soothing sundays..
Well spring is finally here! I completely forgot the clocks changed..in fact it took me until 12..or well 1pm..to realise! ha! Thought it was odd my PC was in spring and my mobile was still on winter time! lol
Its lovely and sunny, nice amber light coming in the curtains..its bliss!I am doing absolutely nothing today..Sundays always are for me about R&R!
Feeling a bit torn right now, I want to be producing and creating beautiful foods..but.. I cant eat or test them out. So just making notes of ideas, or using opportunities to make friends food..either way a chef tastes their food..its hard for me to NOT uncook, I feel so passionate about it. But right now I have to keep writing down my ideas until I have an outlet for them! -- My notepad is filling up fast with notes!
Its lovely and sunny, nice amber light coming in the curtains..its bliss!I am doing absolutely nothing today..Sundays always are for me about R&R!
Feeling a bit torn right now, I want to be producing and creating beautiful foods..but.. I cant eat or test them out. So just making notes of ideas, or using opportunities to make friends food..either way a chef tastes their food..its hard for me to NOT uncook, I feel so passionate about it. But right now I have to keep writing down my ideas until I have an outlet for them! -- My notepad is filling up fast with notes!
Goodness.... I was browsing blogs..and I found The Raw Dessert!! ooh its an amazing blog..oooo... Drooling.. I have a feeling June is going to be.. raw choccie playtime! Anyway added to my blogroll..get your self over there!
Talking of websites, I was checking out RawReform Store, they have some lovely new bits. The item that caught my attention was Hemp Protein powder with Maca + E3 Live. Sounds amazing, have ordered some.. exciting stuff!
I have had some tea so far today. I am finding it hard to have my juice or generally uninterested. Am happy with my MC or water. Sure this will shift, just trying to listen to my body whilst still getting nutrients in. Will make a green juice later with powders also to amp it up!
I guess what I have found so far is taking solids out of the equation means MORE creativity, but also emotions bubbling up. Its hard to know the right path/opportunity right now..but I know I will find it by the end of this feast.
A friend asked me yesterday how long are you going to continue for? I really don't know, 60 days sounds like a good number, but I think for now, I will continue to take one day at a time,feeling my way through the detox.
I am striving to improve myself, to learn new skills and to get myself out there-- Moving, shaking, Being a Superbeing(as Kate Magic would say)!
Anyway that is all for now..
Going to enjoy the remaining time off work, relaxing and having ZERO stress.
Love
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Weekend Bloggy action ..Day 34
Enjoying a relaxing weekend
This morning I pottered out and finally the sun was shining, there I was in my coat and scarf!! boiling hot lol Was so nice just to feel the sun on the back of my neck, cant say the last time I remember having that feeling!
Got a couple of glass jars, have found a lovely store that sells are sorts of jars for 99-£1.99 which is super cheap! Big ones..small ones..different shapes..some with fancy patterns. Really cool. So I got some more to arrange my table top larder I am working on.. This consists of three crates(organic banana crates..my organic man kept the lovely bright coloured one for me!), each with a different theme 1. Spices/condiments 2. Teas 3. Supplements/Super foods/Seeds +dates.
I have had 2 MC drinks today, I am aware I need to have some juice, water,tea tonight. I just really haven't felt hungry or thirsty at all.
I was amazed that the guy behind the counter at the health food store remembered me and asked how my fast was going!! lol.. We got chatting the other day, because..since I started this JF I have literally been a " raw evangelist".. buying some tea or whatever, I just get chatting to people at the store, juice bar, gym.. wherever..I just cant help but share how amazing I feel/everyone can feel!!
Anyway that made me smile that I must of made some impression anyway, crazy or otherwise! lol I have visions of the market holders having conversations.."oh look..the one that buys all the carrots/blood oranges/lemons/kale... watch out mate!"
I feel more creative as this feast goes on..I want to draw..paint..do things with my hands.. its nice..I feel like super energy is flowing through my veins right now..that's a nice way to feel!
This morning I pottered out and finally the sun was shining, there I was in my coat and scarf!! boiling hot lol Was so nice just to feel the sun on the back of my neck, cant say the last time I remember having that feeling!
Got a couple of glass jars, have found a lovely store that sells are sorts of jars for 99-£1.99 which is super cheap! Big ones..small ones..different shapes..some with fancy patterns. Really cool. So I got some more to arrange my table top larder I am working on.. This consists of three crates(organic banana crates..my organic man kept the lovely bright coloured one for me!), each with a different theme 1. Spices/condiments 2. Teas 3. Supplements/Super foods/Seeds +dates.
Basically by the end of the feast I want a spectrum of superfoods/supplements--all in glass jars, easy access, labelled..raw-alicious kitchen!! I watched Health food junkies again online...and was lusting after the mans draw full of mason jars all nicely labelled..and Kate Magic's fabulous pantry of superfoods!! I am working on recreating my own.. Talking of Health food junkies, its on Youtube now if you lovely yanks want to watch it!
Most of the time my friends look amazed if they go in my kitchen.. one friend I mentioned to..Oh I am getting a sack of carrots..as in 6kg.. she said "Ooh I just get 4 carrots loose for the roast on a Sunday, you actually eat those things?" - Classic!
My local healthfood store had a sale today, I got some seeds and dates..as no way am I paying 5 times more..in 8 weeks when I want to make a cake! Either way they will keep till November.. I am all about buying the bargains!
I have had 2 MC drinks today, I am aware I need to have some juice, water,tea tonight. I just really haven't felt hungry or thirsty at all.
I was amazed that the guy behind the counter at the health food store remembered me and asked how my fast was going!! lol.. We got chatting the other day, because..since I started this JF I have literally been a " raw evangelist".. buying some tea or whatever, I just get chatting to people at the store, juice bar, gym.. wherever..I just cant help but share how amazing I feel/everyone can feel!!
Anyway that made me smile that I must of made some impression anyway, crazy or otherwise! lol I have visions of the market holders having conversations.."oh look..the one that buys all the carrots/blood oranges/lemons/kale... watch out mate!"
My local organic man really does know my name..like Cheers bar! lol Talking of that.. I am still thinking about the "juice man" concept instead of a milkman.. I know its a pretty old school idea for England..I dont know anyone that gets milk anymore from a milkman.. but man.. a Juiceman would be incredible...
The thing I am missing most at the moment is uncooking, I keep thinking of the most wonderful ideas.. I am jotting them all down right now and sitting on them! I have asked my mate if he will sample some things..and then take them home with him..if I really HAVE to uncook!I am working on the ultimate Lasagna recipe.. as well as an amazing layered chocolate torte..its all in my brain..you will have to wait a while for them to materialise!!I feel more creative as this feast goes on..I want to draw..paint..do things with my hands.. its nice..I feel like super energy is flowing through my veins right now..that's a nice way to feel!
Apart from that I am a bit emotionally shakey right now.. so taking it a bit easy! I feel fine..then I feel awful.. but physically I feel vibrant.. it will pass..emotional detox and all that jazz!
That's all for tonight
I really must get some juice, I have hardly drunk anything all day!
Friday, 28 March 2008
Day 33..Magical delivery..from Kate Magic!
Day 33
Intake
Blueberry, orange, pomegranate and acai
Orange/mango/clementine
Water
tea
Now for the exciting bit......
Intake
Blueberry, orange, pomegranate and acai
Orange/mango/clementine
Water
tea
Tonight will drink hot MC...mmm love it!
Now for the exciting bit......
Ooooh I am so excited..my first raw delivery is here!!.. the admin girls at my work came down puzzled..something for you..from..err.Germany!..I was as confused as they were..but it was..my Raw Living package!!
I ordered Maca 250g
And 100g of these new Magic powders Kate is offering, they sound awesome. Fabulous you can buy 100g..try them out then commit to the 500g!!
Pre blended powders full of lovely superfoods!I got two of these...
Greener grass Ingredients: hemp protein powder, barleygrass, spirulina, crystal manna, purple corn, he shou wu, kelp powder, chilli flakes, pink salt.
And... Be the Change (yess the superfoods from the awesome chocolate bar)Ingredients: Mesquite, lucuma, cacao, crystal manna, pink salt
If you haven't tried Be the Change chocolate..get your butt to Kate Woods site PRONTO! .. this stuff has high vibrational energy..seriously.. Sending some love to the lovely lot at Raw Living!!
I am trying to supercharge/amp up my juice feast!! They recommended for use in recipes, teas, smoothies or straight off the spoon! Will report back on their performance!! hehe
It came with some cool little postcards.. high vibing stuff..could feel the love!!
Excited now! can you tell!
So glad for the weekend, some rest and some time to juice with love and care..rather than rush rush rush!
That's all for now folks!
Thursday, 27 March 2008
A little wordplay fun
Stolen from HiHoRosie..hehe
its doing the rawbie rounds..and its fun!
1. Cellphone: Always glued to my person!
2. Relationship: A tangle of complicated souls
3. My hair: Is a messy curly..chop-stick filled affair
4. Work: 8-5:30 ..not a minute more!
5. My sibling/siblings: are my dearest friends..
6. My favorite thing: lazy Sunday mornings..
7. My dream last night: ..a raw lasagna recipe..in full colour...
8. Favorite drink: Anything from my favourite juice bar!
9. Dream car: a tigra
10. The room I’m in: is all white..
11. My shoes: are my number 2 passion
12. My fears: drive me onwards and upwards
13. What do I want to be in 10 years: happy..content..a mother
14. Who did I hang out with this weekend: my big sis
15. What I am not good at: doing anything fast!
16. Muffin: cacao butter...and raw choccie chips..mmm.. what a dream!
17. One of my wish list items: a vita-mix
18. Where I grew up: South London/Surrey
19. Last thing I did: Took my mail in
20. Wearing: Work clothes..and bare feet
21. Not wearing:err..shoes!
22. My pets: Just the odd friendly spider..
23. My computer: is old..but loved
24. My life: a hectic symphony
25. My mood: calm
26. Missing: London smog
27. What I am thinking about right now: how thirsty I am
28. My car: .. a pair of well worn ballet pumps..!
29. My kitchen: is full of produce
30. My weather: freezing..but finally no snow!
31. Favorite color: Blue
32. Last time I laughed: I forget..
33. Last time I cried: a long time ago
34. School: a distant memory!
35. Love: the most confusing emotion in the world
its doing the rawbie rounds..and its fun!
1. Cellphone: Always glued to my person!
2. Relationship: A tangle of complicated souls
3. My hair: Is a messy curly..chop-stick filled affair
4. Work: 8-5:30 ..not a minute more!
5. My sibling/siblings: are my dearest friends..
6. My favorite thing: lazy Sunday mornings..
7. My dream last night: ..a raw lasagna recipe..in full colour...
8. Favorite drink: Anything from my favourite juice bar!
9. Dream car: a tigra
10. The room I’m in: is all white..
11. My shoes: are my number 2 passion
12. My fears: drive me onwards and upwards
13. What do I want to be in 10 years: happy..content..a mother
14. Who did I hang out with this weekend: my big sis
15. What I am not good at: doing anything fast!
16. Muffin: cacao butter...and raw choccie chips..mmm.. what a dream!
17. One of my wish list items: a vita-mix
18. Where I grew up: South London/Surrey
19. Last thing I did: Took my mail in
20. Wearing: Work clothes..and bare feet
21. Not wearing:err..shoes!
22. My pets: Just the odd friendly spider..
23. My computer: is old..but loved
24. My life: a hectic symphony
25. My mood: calm
26. Missing: London smog
27. What I am thinking about right now: how thirsty I am
28. My car: .. a pair of well worn ballet pumps..!
29. My kitchen: is full of produce
30. My weather: freezing..but finally no snow!
31. Favorite color: Blue
32. Last time I laughed: I forget..
33. Last time I cried: a long time ago
34. School: a distant memory!
35. Love: the most confusing emotion in the world
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Day 31... Vitamin C overload!
Just a quickie today..
Really am shattered after a long long long day at work!!
Today 31
1 Litre Blueberry,blackberry Juice -- with added pressed Acerola cherry juice-- I also have powder which I will be playing with!
Water
---
I am now debating some tea!
There is an abundance of fruit in the kitchen but I am NOT interested at all. I just want some warm MC and to watch the apprentice wrapped up in my blanket!
Something comforting about MC drink hot, nice and spicy and comforting..slightly medicinal taste..odd but nice!
My hunger is totally gone, I feel thirsty or I feel empty. Empty usually means I need juice, otherwise I continue on with my water until my stomach indicates otherwise! It isn't the gnawing kind of hunger I experienced at the start..which is nice!
Here is some info I found on...this SUPER cherry!
Acerola Cherry
care of Wikipedia!
[edit] Cultivation and uses
The fruit is edible and widely consumed in the species' native area, and is cultivated elsewhere for its high vitamin C content.
In the 1950s, a manufacturer of baby food decided that apple juice was milder for infants than orange juice. The company claimed that a drop of acerola juice in an 8 oz. can of apple juice provided the amount of vitamin C of an equal amount of orange juice.[citation needed]
In Puerto Rico, the acerola is so prized that custom officials exercise considerable precaution to prevent exporting of acerola cuttings.
That's me SOLD!
It also is super yummy, which helps! Shazzie's store sells the powder, natural Vitamin C in food source, what could be better?!
That's all for today folks, will make a big post tomorrow evening.
Right now its so cold ..I need some time wrapped up and resting!
Light and Love
Really am shattered after a long long long day at work!!
Today 31
1 Litre Blueberry,blackberry Juice -- with added pressed Acerola cherry juice-- I also have powder which I will be playing with!
Water
---
I am now debating some tea!
There is an abundance of fruit in the kitchen but I am NOT interested at all. I just want some warm MC and to watch the apprentice wrapped up in my blanket!
Something comforting about MC drink hot, nice and spicy and comforting..slightly medicinal taste..odd but nice!
My hunger is totally gone, I feel thirsty or I feel empty. Empty usually means I need juice, otherwise I continue on with my water until my stomach indicates otherwise! It isn't the gnawing kind of hunger I experienced at the start..which is nice!
Here is some info I found on...this SUPER cherry!
Acerola Cherry
care of Wikipedia!
[edit] Cultivation and uses
The fruit is edible and widely consumed in the species' native area, and is cultivated elsewhere for its high vitamin C content.
In the 1950s, a manufacturer of baby food decided that apple juice was milder for infants than orange juice. The company claimed that a drop of acerola juice in an 8 oz. can of apple juice provided the amount of vitamin C of an equal amount of orange juice.[citation needed]
In Puerto Rico, the acerola is so prized that custom officials exercise considerable precaution to prevent exporting of acerola cuttings.
That's me SOLD!
It also is super yummy, which helps! Shazzie's store sells the powder, natural Vitamin C in food source, what could be better?!
That's all for today folks, will make a big post tomorrow evening.
Right now its so cold ..I need some time wrapped up and resting!
Light and Love
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