Oh, how I love pineapple. And whole pineapples were on sale for 49 cents a pound at the grocery store. Meaning this lovely lady was under 2 bucks.
Juicy, sweet, fresh pineapple ranks right up there as one of life’s great simple pleasures.
Between Skylar and I, we polished off most of that container. That would be nearly a whole pineapple that we split. At least we’re good to go on Vitamin C.
If you’ve never cleaned your own pineapple, I have a pineapple-cleaning tutorial. It’s so easy to do and you’ll save so much money rather than buying pre-cut pineapple, which is always a little susceptible anyway. Air + cut surfaces + bacteria = funky.
We also tried some Navitas Naturals Organic Raw White Mulberries
The mulberries were so tasty! Never had mulberries? Well, they’re chewy and sweet, similar to how raisins would be, except a little more crunchy.
If you like dried fruit, you should try them and I still need to try the maqui powder.
I bet it would be good in a Purple Rain Smoothie
And I’ve used the Cacao Power lip balm in the past and it smells so good.
Wearing chocolate (cacao) + cacao butter on your lips = sort of dangerous. But it’s sure fun.
And reminds me I need to eat something with chocolate + coconut oil in it like
Raw Vegan Chocolate Macaoons (you can make them in the oven, too)
Macaroons and making them to scare me. I thought they were so complicated to make from everything I had read in the ‘sphere. For me and how I make them, one bowl + spoon and a half hour later in the oven, and you’ve got macaroons. Easy.And reminds me I need to eat something with chocolate + coconut oil in it like
The lip balm also reminds me to hit my freezer stash of chocolate + coconut in the form of No Bake Coconut & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
From my last post, Bamboo & Lending a Helping Hand, sounds like some of you have been lucky enough to try a few bamboo items. I love my new clothes. They are so soft and comfy and yes, fold-over waistbands just make life so much better. Especially after a half of a pineapple.
And I’m so glad that we can all remember to take a minute and help each other out, too. I have been blessed to “meet” so many wonderful people by way of blogging and I am reminded of this time and time again when good things happen!
Questions:
1. Have you ever tried mulberries?
I actually hadn’t until about six months ago and they’re not something I buy often because they are pricey, but they’re a great little splurge.
2. What have you been enjoying that’s naturally sweetened (or maybe just sweetened with a little bit of help)?
Pineapple, plums, nectarines, water melon, grapes….fruit in the summer is just delish for me.
And I’ll count these Raw Vegan Caramels filled with nut butter as naturally sweetened because they only contain 3 ingredients, and one of them is dates.
I mostly love pineapple but sometimes I find it too acidic.
Your raw vegan caramels… wow, I haven’t had them in ages! How I love them!
But can’t say I’m a fan of mulberries, they’re so strange!
Recently naturally sweet food that I’ve been enjoying… does dark chocolate count? Hang on, I’m sure I can think of something more natural…Apples! and bananas! I have to be careful not overload by system with them as it rebels, so after a long break I had some this week. Standard but love ’em. xxx
my only contact with mulberries has been singing “here we go round the mulberry bush” with my nieces! :)
great price on the pineapple – i’m not a fan but i wish we could get a super great price on watermelon, for example!
the lip balm – fantastic! last weekend i got an all-natural body lotion, “cocoa butter & coffee,” and it’s insane – i can’t stop smelling my arm! :)
have a great day!
Oh you’ve made me crave for pineapple!! :-D
Love pineapple and could probably have finished off that tub by myself… it’s so addictive as your eating it! :) Never tried mulberries though…
I too love pineapple & I am not quite sure if I have had mulberries, though I know I would love ’em ’cause I love all berries. Skylar, cutie pie :)
Hi Averie,
Loved this post (I love pineapple – frozen – feels like eating sorbet).
I do however need to say that I think there is confusion between the macaroons which are coconut based confections and the “macarons” which are almond based French cookies that are indeed finicky to make (see here https://www.tarteletteblog.com/2010/12/recipe-pistachio-cocoa-nib-macarons.html and here https://issuu.com/helened/docs/demystifying_macarons_-_updated?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true )
Helene, thank you so much for saying hi today!
And yes, what you make is indeed INCREDIBLY finnicky!
You are the macaron queen and I feel almost foolish posting my version and calling it the same name as yours. Among the “healthy living blogger” scene what is known as macaroons has been elevated to such a high standard any have all this pomp and circumstance but they are really easy to make.
What you make IS a high standard and deserves all the pomp and circumstance and then some :)
It’s serendipity that you came by today. I ordered your book from Amazon last night. It should be here early next week. I CANT WAIT!
I tried some mulberries, and for what they taste like (raisins), I’m not really willing to pay more for them. BUT, pineapple on the other hand. I can polish one off in two days flat. ANd then the inside of my mouth hates me, but the pain is so worth it.
When I lived in Hawaii…oh my god. HEAVEN.
I can only imagine living in Hawaii!! Wow.
Pre-cut pineapple makes me sad! So much of the good stuff is chopped off. Such a waste and so expensive.
The scoby hasn’t arrived yet–hopefully tomorrow. So pumped!
I paid$$$ for priority mail so it should be there tomorrow. LMK!
and yes pre-cut = a waste on every level!
Yum, I absolutely love pineapple. Definitely nature’s candy! Nope, never tried mulberries. I”ve been enjoying mangos and kiwis, so sweet and perfect in the summer!
All the pineapple lovers have got to try this dessert! It is out of this world good :>
https://aniphyo.com/blog/pineapple-ice-box-dessert-2/
I had mulberries from that company for the first time too! Definitely something different. I love trying new fruits.
When I’m in Atlanta, there is a place near me where you can pick your own pineapple and they peel and core it for you right there. I love to get a small one and snack on it for the next day or two.
I love pineapple in the summertime! I haven’t bought enough of them this summer!
this morning I made a dough boy smoothie and almost sweetened it with maple syrup but last minute I decided a banana would taste much better, so I ran (literally) to the corner store for a banana. I’m glad I did because bananas sweeten up smoothies so much better than sugar in my opinion! Also just enjoyed a few enjoy life lemon cookies, yum!
I ate pineapple literally every day for 2 months and I’m finally pineappled out… watermelon has been my major craving lately… eating it like its going out of style! :)
I have a itty bitty watermelon problem…so much so I ended up in the hospital after eating a whole one…yes a whole watermelon.
My husband keeps a close eye on my watermelon consumption these days :)
Brooke Annessa
http://www.theannessafamily.blogspot.com
no.way. omg!!
oh that takes fruit eating to a new level, glad you’re ok though!