Sunday, March 31, 2013

CAYMAN ISLANDS :)

FUN IN THE SUN <3
Cayman Islands !!



Don't let "vacation" give you an excuse to eat unhealthy!

We went to the Grand Cayman's local supermarket, Foster's !!

I bought:
*Bananas*
*Mango*
*Watermelon*
*Green and Gala Apples*
*Strawberries*
*Oranges*
*Papaya*
*TONS OF WATER*

What about if I go out to dinner?!
What can I eat...?

THAT'S EASY!!!
Order a salad, with tons of veggies!
If the salad doesn't come with a lot of veggies ask them what all they do have and add them on...
Most of the time they won't make you pay extra!!

If they have Avocado use that as your dressing.. mash it in your bowl and mix it up.
*Pepperonchini and other peppers are really good for dressings too*!



YOU CAN ALSO HAVE A 
SUPER HUGE
FRUIT BOWL!!!







Eating a"West of Cayman" Salad!!

PARADISE :)
with
my girlies <3







ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK :)

Friday, March 29, 2013

Wataamelon

Have a Fun Breakfast
enjoy a lovely watermelon :)


I got this idea from my 80/10/10 book!!



It is SUPER easy and SUPER delicious

What you will need:
*Half of a watermelon*
*A spoon*
*A hungry belly*



 yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum



.


......................and.......................

GONE :)
 Tullie and Lola trying to steal it... I think not !



Thursday, March 28, 2013

Orange Cacao Dream Pudding

Orange Cacao Dream Pudding


It is FINALLY nice out !!!! Yahoo :)
I was surfing the "inter-web" and found this strange yet intriguing recipe!!!!

I was planning on working out before going to work but I HAD to make this ...
SO looks like I will be working out later tonight instead :)



"My Rotty Laila posing for the camera!"

I will tell you....
The ingredients in this pudding are a bit strange, 
but the taste will blow you away!!!!

What you will need:
*Vitamix Blender*
*1 Medium Avocado*
*1/2 of an Orange and the other half for the decoration*
*Some orange zest (the peel)*
*2 Tbsp of Cacao Power*
*2 Tbsp of Maple Syrup*
*2 Medjool (pitted) dates*





Throw all of the ingredients together into the blender
 and mix it all up!!

*Optional* 
Once I was done mixing the pudding I put it into a plastic bag cut the tip and squeezed it into my fancy dancy cup!!
(It ended up getting on the sides of the cup anyway so I wouldn't waste your time ahaha) :(



I put an orange slice at the bottom so when the pudding 
sits in the fridge it can keep soaking up the delicious orange juices!!!!


Once you get all the yummy pudding into the cup, use a spoon to spread it out !!

 I was rummaging through my moms drawers in the kitchen and came across these brilliant glasses!
(They are for her alcohol ahaha but they work for pudding too!)


For the Toppings:
*Slivered Almonds*
*Orange Zest (is the peel)*
*Anything else you think would taste good*


WALAAAAAA!!!!! My DELISH pudding!!

The best way to eat this pudding is COLD!! It gives the ingredients time to sit and soak in all the flavor !!!! 
*Leave it in the refrigerator for at least an hour*
Mine is waiting for me after work :)


 NOT only do I think this pudding rocks but so do my pups ahah




 My babies in the pics:
My two Rotty's Charity and Laila and my little Caviler King Charles, Tullie!!!!
Not pictured.. 
Durby (my Yorkie)
Charlie and Lola (My Morkie's - Maltese and Yorkie Mixed)

YES We have a zoo!

 ENJOY :)




Monday, March 25, 2013

The fun way to drink your water!!!

MASON JAR FRUIT WATER :)




               










 I LOVE fruit 
  & 
 I LOVE water
 sooo 
  why not combine them!!!!

What you will need:
*Two adorable mason jars*
*Water ;)*
*Loads of fruit*
*A Lemon*

For the Berry Infusion water:
*2 slices of lemon*
HANDFUL OF
*blueberries*
*raspberries*
*blackberries*

For the Alkaline Time water:
*2 slices of lemon*
*2 apple slices*

You can add as little or as much fruit as you like!
VARIETY is key, add in anything that might sound yummy (:

Once your finished, put the caps on and place your beautifully bright colored mason jar fruit waters into the fridge!
The longer you leave the water in the fridge the stronger the taste will be :)
This is my first time trying real fruit water... 
I will soon add more ideas on different kinds of water you can create !!

REMEMBER:
Drink as much water as you can a day!!
Water is important for weight loss, your health, and a strong and clear mind ;)

WATER IS YOUR FRIEND,
Stay hydrated!!!




Saturday, March 23, 2013

My favorite gazpacho

Gazpacho (chilled soup)
YUM



I came up with this gazpacho using my brain power and creativity....
Nahhhhh, I just threw random stuff in the blender!
hahah

I was expecting something blah, 
but it was SO GOOD!

What you will need:
*Vitamix Blender*
*2 large tomatoes*
*1/2 of a cucumber*
*handful of basil (more if you like the taste)*
*pinch of salt*
*juice of a lime, not to much*
*1/8 of an avocado*
*some water*
If you want, I noticed most gazpachos call for some olive oil...
if you choose to use it, use about 1-2 Tbsp!


Mix all the ingredients in your Vitamix blender!
It shouldn't take long for the gazpacho to be ready to slurrrrp.
;)


Top with your extra avocado, cucumber, tomato, and basil :)
I would recommend putting toppings on it and using a bit in every bite!

YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!
I <3 THIS GAZPACHO!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Burrrrrrrrrito ;)

Kristina's Fully Raw Burrito & Awesome Sauce ;)


Feelin' Festive!?!?
WELL IF YOU ARE
.......
Here is the recipe to a HUGE delicious chard burrito 
<3

This recipe was created by the one and only
 FullyRawKristin (she is my inspiration)
and this burrito is SO tasty 
I had to share it with you !!
What you will need:

*Large Chard Leaves*
 (Kristina uses Collards)


*Green, Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers
*Zucchini*
 *Cucumber*
*Shredded Carrots*
*Some Lemon Juice*
*Tomatoes*
*Small Bunch of Cilantro*
*Green Onions*
*Alfalfa Sprouts*
*A few Sesame Seeds*
*Quarter of an Avocado*
(Thats about all you need to keep this low-fat)
*I used Quinoa for protein*

Cut all the ingredients as small as possible!!
Then mix them together!!!




Now for Kristina's Awesome Sauce:



*Half of a Zuccini*
 (more if desired)
*Less than the quarter cup of Sesame Seeds*
*Juice of 1/2 Lemon*
*Few Sprigs of Green Onion*
*1 Bell Pepper*
(preferably red)
*Use a Vitamix to Blend*

The mix of your "RAINBOW" veggies and the Awesome sauce 
is a perfect combination!!!

As long as you keep your avocado to a minimum this burrito has little to no fat in it!!

TAKE THAT:
Carlos O' Kelleys
Cebolla's
Qdoba
Chipotle
El Azteca
Moes
&
Bandidos
(I am not slamming these restaurants they all have great...............
Lettuce (; )
hahahah


EAT AWAY, AND ENJOY!!


Pasta pasta pasta, a new way!

Zucchini Pasta w/ Raw Marinara

"Who woulda thunk ;)"

YES, you read the description right, ZUCCHINI PASTA!
It is soooo yum! 
At first I was a little thrown off... but when I got home last night and noticed this on the counter...........



 I ran right to the refrigerator and grabbed my zucchini!!!!

 

LOOK HOW FLIPPIN' COOL THIS IS!!!
It is also, hands down, the easiest little thing to use !!




What you will need:
For the "pasta"
*A Spirilizer*
(or cut the zucchini into thin strips.. I did that before I got my spirilizer)
*2 little zucchini's*



For the Marinara:
*Vitamix*
*2 tomatoes*
(REMOVE THE SEEDS).. my marinara was watery 
*1 Celery Stalk*
*Lemon Juice (to taste, not to much)*
*handful of cilantro*
*handful of basil*
*half of a red bell pepper*
(I think adding some green onion would be yummy, I am going to try that next time)




Then pour your Marinara on top of your zuchinni pasta 
AND SCARFFF!

*Remember* 
This is made with 100% veggies, eat as much as you want to!!!!


XOXO