TGIF, woo-hoo!!!! I’m excited for the weekend! No big plans or anything, but just spending time with my two fave peeps, Scott & Skylar, is all I really want to do. The simple things, you know.
Three cheers for the three veggie combo post I did yesterday. Dehydrated kale chips
And Roasted Sweet Potato Fries & Curly Fries. Judging from all the comments I got, I’m glad to hear you like your veggies as much as I do! Thanks for the props! And also on the home decorating shoutouts, too. Muah!!!!!
But you know me well enough to know I am not going to go on and on about veggies, when there’s dessert to talk about!
You may remember a few weeks back I posted the Raw Vegan Chocolate Coconut Snowballs recipe.
Well, it was sooo popular and I had so many people write in to me to tell me how much they loved them and how easy, fast, and delish the recipe is.
You’re thinking, why mess with a good thing? Well, I couldn’t help myself and decided to make one tweak. I made it dark. Dark Chocolate that is.
Averie’s Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Coconut Snowballs are here:
1.5 cups shredded coconut
3/4 c maple syrup (or agave to be preserve true raw status if you care)
3/4 c Dark Cocoa Powder (I used Hershey’s Special Dark and it’s not technically raw but find what suits your lifestyle & needs online if needed)
Dash Vanilla Extract
Optional: 1/4 c coconut oil (I used it and encourage it!)
Optional: 1/4 c chia seeds (did not use it in today’s blend)
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl & mix together by hand
Remove and put into a freeze-able container. Freeze til solid…
….Remove from freezer…
….and dig in! Here’s a ball.
There could not be a simpler or darker dessert than that.
Or wait, maybe there could be something darker. I whipped up a batch of Dark Chocolate Macaroons.
And sent some off to a Birthday Girl.
And some to a Beautiful Pea.
Dinner you ask? Veggies, rabbit food? I’ve got another massaged kale salad with brock, cauli, cukes, and tomatoes. Dressed with my Homemade (Broccoli) Slaw Dressing. Apparently the Pea Household got in on the action, too.
And there was a salad with cukes, carrots, peppers, and some roasted sweet potato fries. This one I dressed with OJ, agave, and cracked black.
For dessert I dug into double decker dark balls (TWSS). Silly kids, the vegan dark chocolate coconut snowballs that you need to go make, now!
Moving along…
Something pink and pretty showed up in the mail!
And there was a great random act of kindness kind of message enclosed, too!
What is this lovely trinket? Why it’s Shimmer Organics Mandarin & Honey Revitalizing Face Mask
Lisa from Shimmer Organics was kind enough to send this all organic, raw awesome mask! Here’s a little bit about her products from her site: “All ingredients in the Mandarin and Honey Revitalizing Mask are pure, earth friendly, raw, and organic. I have hand selected every ingredient for its healing and restorative properties.”
I can tell you this product smells heavenly and left my face feeling soft & toned. Great stuff! Thanks, Lisa!
Flashback Friday Pictures in honor of Miss Janetha I’ve got a couple I could scrounge up. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t have anything older than 4 years or so saved on memory stick. Everything else is on actual 4 x 6’s and I don’t have time to convert things. I’d rather spend my free time in the kitch or with my fam.
But here were some hot air balloons that used to drop down into the private canyon behind our San Diego house so low that I swear, sometimes I thought they would just drop in for dinner. Literally.
And here were two puppies my dog, Britney, had. The breed is papillon and they were only days old here. They were literally the size of hamsters when they were born. Too cute!
Yoga Today is Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose). Great for runners or anyone who just wants to get in for a deep quad stretch. Love this pose for that!
Tip of the Day: My Chia Seed GiveAway!!!!! If you’re not already entered, go get your pretty self entered for a 3 Pound Bag of Chia Seeds!!!!!
Jessica’s got a GiveAway
Candace has a GiveAway too
And I did A Guest Post on the lovely Janetha’s Blog. Check it out if you want to know more about why I went raw & vegan!
What’s on your agenda this weekend? Anything fun going on? I’d love to hear all about it!
And are you a milk, dark, or white chocolate person? Or none of the above? I know a few of you are not chocolate fans. It amazes me, because I love dark chocolate. Alot! But whatever floats your boat, I say!
Stay Tuned For Raw “Pasta” & Marinara…
sorry, I mean I posted this on facebook! ;-P
became a fan on facebook
tweeted!
I would love to try the bath products!
#12 – Left you a comment on the other post also! Happy drawing!
#10 left you a comment on shopping
#9 – Following them on twitter world
#8 – Signed up for newsletter
#7 – Learned from the blog that NYC is the place to be
#6 – I learned that I wish I could afford to be super green
#5 – posted a link on twitty
#4- I ma a twitter!
#3 – On my blog reader
#2 – I am a follower
#1- Why I would like to win – 25.00 on earth loving body friendly goodies – no brainer!
What a great giveaway! I love the bath and beauty products. Fun way to responsibly pamper yourself!
Left you a comment on your Shopping Finds post
(:
You're in my Google Reader!
**Here's to hoping I win, my student bank account has definitely seen better days!**
I'm already a follower!
First thing I would buy are some soaps! Then move on to household goodies, I'm such a clean freak
:>
I am crossing my fingers, hoping I will win! My bathroom could use some eco cleaning. :D
Brooke
btw, LOOOOVE your blog! I check it every day!
I want to try the kelp and coconut soaps!
I'd also love some new eco-friendly cleaning products, because, sadly, ours are almost out and I can't really afford to re-stock. Sad but true.
You're in my google reader
I'd love to try some of the cleaning products.
p/s Im canadian so I'm not sure that I can actually enter in this contest but here goes nothing :P
You are in my Google Reader!
I would love some of the Vanilla Soap! I am always looking for great eco friendly products.
you're already in my google reader ;)
i have cleaning products from my mom… aka from ages ago! i don't even want to think about what's in them now. love to replace those or get some bath and body products!
and i followed @ecostoreusa
and i follow you publicly!
and my house could really use some new eco cleaning products!
i tweeted about the giveaway!
thanks for hosting it!
Would love to win a $25 shopping spree! Who wouldn't? I follow you on Twitter too….I'm Reikirobyn on Twitter.
I twitted @NaturallyMariam
I just posted to FB about the contest. :)
annagraham at gmail dot com
ugh..I just read that you'd email the winnter and I didn't leave my email!
frootloops_04(at)hotmail(dot)com
Lastly, I just commented on your shopping experience at a vegan store!
I left a comment on your Shopping Finds post! That vanilla creme liquid stevia sounds soo good.
I checked out their blog and on their October 16th post they wrote that October 23rd, Ecostore will be launching their products at the opening of the new flagship store opening of Duane Reade!
I posted your giveaway on my facebook!
From there website I learned that they have there own research and development facility and factory and addressing individual health issues are at the forefront of eco-friendly product development!
Thanks for the opportunity! I would get the vanilla shampoo and conditoner and also the coconut soap!
I'd love to try the dishwashing soap!
I am a follower on Google Reader!
I want to win this shopping spree, because eco-friendly items are really expensive; and often I go with what's cheaper. The shopping spree would get me started on the right (green) foot!
You are also on my blogroll!
I also checked out the vegan shopping finds and saw some super cute bags and purses in one of the pics! I LOVE shopping for new bags…=)
I went on the website and found out it was started 15 years ago in NZ…How cool!
I just posted a link to the contest on my blog!
I would love to try the coconut soap and the citrus spray cleaner. These products look awesome!
I've linked your blog to my google reader- you're there every day when I open it up!
I've linked your blog to my google reader- you're there every day when I open it up!
I already do most of the things you mentioned to help cut my carbon footprint. Plus we don't own a car, so it's biking everywhere!
I already do most of the things you mentioned to help cut my carbon footprint. Plus we don't own a car, so it's biking everywhere!
I would love to get the gift card! I'm working as an AmeriCorps*VISTA (voluntarily living at the poverty line for one year). I'm doing as much as I can to keep my life green but budget-wise some things are too far out of the price range (making only 10,000/yr and paying for living expenses).
So…here's to my fingers being crossed!Oh, and I'll tweet too!
I would love to win the giveaway of course! who wouldn't?! If i were to win, i'd probably end up buying dishwasher detergent as well as some of the household cleanrs. those things can get pretty pricey and i need all the hlep i can get b/c i do NOT want any chemicals in my house. I have a 17 month old so its just not optional! Thanks for posting such great giveaways Avery!!
Ohhh I would love to get the pet leave in conditioner and the coconut and vanilla soaps!! Very cool, I'm ALL about going green!
I signed up for the Eco Store newsletter! With the lure of coupons it wasn't hard to persuade me ; )
I've been meaning to move to more natural products after cutting back on my plastic use (i'm still terrible with paper and water – argh).
Thank you so much for diapering in cloth – even if it was just for half the time – every little bit makes a difference!
You're already on my Blogroll AND my reader.
You're on my blogroll! : )
I'm a follower of your blog and you're on my Google Reader! Of course!
Okay, I would so buy their vanilla products, hair and body, plus their coconut soap! That stuff looks cool!
I learned on the Eco Store website that you should never microwave plastic containers…something I know but do anyways. Oops.
I'm now following @Ecostoreusa on Twitter! And you! I follow you too! Did I mention that?
I would love to win so that I can continue to help the world by making responsible choices and reducing my carbon footprint!!!
And I Tweeted!!!
And Google Reader!!!
You're on my blogroll!
I linked back to you on my blog!!!
Just learned that Duane Reade in Manhattan is now carrying Ecostore products. Cool!
@rawliving follows you on Twitter.
I tweeted this earlier tonight.
I subscribe to Love Veggies & Yoga in Google Reader.
I'd probably try their Manuka Sandalwood Shampoo & Conditioner — no nasty sodium laurel sulfate!
You're on my blogroll: http://thestylemd.blogspot.com/
I follow you on twitter (@mgonyeo)
I am a Twitter Follower of the EcoStore's (@mgonyeo)
I Follow Publicly (mgonyeo)
I would get the Lemon Rinse Aid, the Laundry Powder, and the Auto Dish Powder because I only use natural cleaning products.
Checked out the EcoStoreUSA's website. Very exciting.
marieallen@cox.net
you are in my google reader
marieallen@cox.net
I would love to win the spree as I'm working on cleaning up my cleaning:)
marieallen@cox.net
Just tweeted, http://twitter.com/FoodieDiaries
And on my blogroll :)
In my Reader, duh :)
I've never heard of this site! Sounds great!
I'd love to try some of the natural shampoos/conditioners!
i also signed up for their monthly newsletter!
you've been on my google reader for awhile now. love your blog and recipes!
also i forgot to mention that vegan bag looks awesome too!
What a great giveaway! This is right up my alley! I would probably blow all $25 in the household section – I spend big bucks on green cleaners, $25 put toward some dish soap and dishwasher detergent would be very welcome!
i would love to win the soaps. I only use soap for face and body so this would be awesome!
What a fun giveaway! I want their doggie Herbal Fresh Shampoo for Frank!
I would LOVE a gift card because it is flippin' expensive living eco-friendly! I would love to try some of their bath products!
LINKED BACK
http://www.onefitfoodie.com/2009/11/im-back.html
I signed up on the website for the monthly newsletter!
that vegan store looks awesome! vegan baggs?!?! soo cool!!!
you are OBV on my blogroll and reader!
ohh these look awesome, averie! you have the best giveaways!!
the website is awesome too!
Manuka Honey & Kelp Soap looks great, and I am always looking for natural laundry products!
I tweeted!!!
I would love to try some of the bath and body products!!!