Sacred Chocolate break

Hi everyone sorry about the break. We took a lake weekend and forgot the chocolate at home :( sorry all!

Another package in the mail today!

From Ecco Bella. Will post a makeup tutorial using these products some time this week. Can't wait!

Coco Nibby Sacred Chocolate.

This is the little heart I was looking most forward too. I looove crunchy chocolate! This is like the most amazing crunch bar you've ever had. It's great and I think it may be the darkest chocolate we've had so far, but I love it! This is a great one go check it out :) will post pictures and ingredients tomorrow. 

Sacred Chocolate Mint ingredients

Cacao Nibs
Maple Sugar
Cacao Butter
Peppermint Leaf
Peppermint Essential Oil

India Sunset Sacred Chocolate.

I hate to say it but Mint has been trumped. My mom and I sat outside last night watching the sunset and enjoying the incredible India Sunset that Sacred Chocolate has created! India Sunset has a little heat from the curry and ginger and it totally worked. It was really dark and rich like a little heart full of sinful  deliciousness. The best thing about the whole thing was the fact that it has Himalayan Pink Salt in it which is one of my favorite things to cook with in the whole world! I loved it and I hope you will too :) What a great company! check them out http://www.sacredchocolate.com/home.php Pictures and ingredients to India Sunset will be posted in the morning and tomorrow we'll try Coco Nibby, can't wait!

Mint Sacred Chocolate

Today you all get to live vacariously through me and have the Sacred experience. The Sacred Chocolate experience! Sacred Chocolate was kind enough to send us samples of their amazing product. If you take anything away from this blog pretty pretty please go checkout their website and order yourselves some little heart shaped pieces of heaven.
Last night my mama lou and I tried the Mint bar and it was great! Mom was a little skeptical at first because she had never tried raw chocolate before and thought it might be too bitter because it's 62 % Cacao. She said, "The chocolate itself was creamy and the mint was perfect, subtle and fresh." I think this one is great for the summer because it's so refreshing. After this I will probably need addiction counciling but for now I'm ok with that. My mom is definitely not complaining about being my taste tester. Thanks so much Sacred Chocolate! Tomorrow we'll look at India Sunset, can't wait :)

Look what came in the mail!

So Sorry!

Hello darlings! So sorry I've been gone things have been super busy around here. I can barely contain my excitement I just got a certain little package in the mail from Sacred Chocolate!!!!!!!! More on that later :) I am also baking a organic all natural cake for my brother's birthday this week.....any suggestions?

Smoothie of the Day June 21st

Chocolate Milk Shake

2 cups Raw Milk

2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder

1 Tbsp Cacao Nibs

2 Tbsp SurThrival Colostrum Powder

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

2 tsp Roasted Maca Powder

1/2 tsp SurThrival Pine Pollen Powder

Sweeten with Stevia to taste

Please Please Please check out Surthrival I'm seriously head over heals in love with their company. You will be a happier person if you just check their website!

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Happy Solstice everyone!!!!!!!!! Today after kick-boxing I decided to make Frank Giglio's frozen hot chocolate. I previously posted the recipe and it is delish!

HAPPY HAPPY SOLSTICE. May your joys overflow this longest of days.

Smoothie of the Day! July 19th

Banana and Avocado Smoothie

1 ripe Banana

1 Avocado

1/2 cup Nutella

1 cup Almond Milk

1/2 cup Ice

As always blend and enjoy! But remember to put the lid on your blender today unlike me...

 

Wanderlust 2013

What is Wanderlust you may ask. Only the best 4 days of the year. Wanderlust is everything you love about yoga, plus incredible music, totally inspirational lectures, yummiest farm-to-table dinners ever, hikes, films, and breathtaking natural beauty :) It's my happy place and the time that I look forward to all year. I can't wait!!!!!!!!! Hope to see you in CO July 4-7 :D Checkout the website. http://wanderlustfestival.com/

Smoothie of the Day! July 18th

Banana-Almond Smoothie

1 ripe Banana, fresh or frozen

1/4 cup Almond Butter

1 1/2 cups full fat Raw Milk or Non Dairy alternative

1/2 tsp Vanilla Powder

2 Tbsp Mesquite

Blend and enjoy love bugs!

Pink and Green Smoothie From Yesterday

Not so Pink :)

Yoga time

Check out this amazing woman! Yoga keeps me sane I swear :) http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ZldqU8Sj7jpB2N36kO79A

Smoothie of the Day!

Pink and Green Smoothie

2 cups spinach, frozen or lightly steamed if using fresh

1 pink grapefruit, peeled, seeds intact

1 1/2 cups yogurt or kefir of your choice

1/2 cup water

Blend and enjoy!

Breakfast Thoughts From Bucharest

Hello darlings I'm still in the airport in Bucharest and dreaming of one of my favorite breakfasts, egg in avocado!

1 whole avocado
1 egg
Cayenne pepper
cheese

Take the stone out of the avocado. Remove a little extra avocado to make the hole bigger. Crack egg into the hole. Sprinkle with Cayenne Pepper and cheese. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees until the egg is cooked how you like it. Enjoy!

Smoothie of the Day!

Green Smoothie

4 Tbsp Raw Organic Whey

1/2 cup of your favorite organic berries

1 small banana

3 large organic chard leaves

2 hand fulls fresh organic spinach

1/2 cup of water

My second most favorite smoothie of all time! Blend and enjoy love bugs!

Smoothie of the Day!

Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Smoothie

2 cups raw organic spinach

1 cup frozen organic blueberries

1 serving Raw Organic Whey

2 Tbsp. organic Dutch press dark cocoa powder

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Breakfast time!

So everyone loves pancakes right? Of course! I found a very healthy delicious option for banana pancakes with buckwheat!

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

2 cups plain soymilk, divided

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1 cup buckwheat flour

1 cup flour

1.5 baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 tsp egg replacement powder

2 Tbsp canola oil

1 Tbsp Maple syrup plus more for serving

2 bananas thinly sliced

1. mix 1 3/4 cups soy milk with lemon juice in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes
2. Combine flours, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in medium bowl
3. Whisk egg replacer and remaining 1/4 cup soy milk in small bowl. Add to soy milk mixture. Whisk in oil and syrup.
4. Stir flour mixture into soy milk mixture. Fold in bananas.

Smoothie of the Day June 12th!

Rosewater and Strawberry Smoothie

1 cup organic milk

4-5 Tbsp Raw Organic Whey

10 strawberries

2 Tbsp rose water

dash of stevia or a few dates to sweeten

This is my favorite smoothie of all time! I hope you enjoy it :)

Smoothie of the Day!

Frozen Hot Chocolate

12 oz. Coconut water

 cacao powder

 colostrum

Frank Giglio autumn dessert blend spices

maple syrup to sweeten.

I apologize I'm not exactly sure what the measurements are. I got this recipe when I was watching Shailene Woodley on Rachael Ray. Frank Giglio is an incredible organic, natural, raw chef. He owns Three Lily Farm, check it out, and follow him on Twitter @FrankGiglio and his wife has an awesome Twitter too @WomanRewilding!

Hi from Romania!

This summer remember stay hydrated but try to use water bottles or mugs as much as possible to reduce chemicals and garbage!

That Time of the Month

So for all the ladies out there we all have that one hellacious week every month, well I have something that could make it a little better. Moon Pads! Right now pads and tampons are considered medical supplies and companies aren't required to label the ingredients they use on the box. To see for yourself just what kind of harmful chemicals there are in brands like Always and Kotex I recommend burning a brand name pad and a natural pad. The brand name pad usually burns really fast, gives off black smoke, and produces a horrible odor. The natural pad burns slowly, produces white smoke, and gives off no odor. Moon pads are kind of the same concept as cloth diapers. You machine wash them and re-use them. They are so much better for your body and protect your lady parts from harmful chemicals!

Smoothie of the Day!

Raw Organic Whey Piña Colada

6 Tbsp. Raw Organic Whey

1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)

1 cup pineapple juice

1 can light coconut milk

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Smoothie of the Day!

Chocolate Himalayan Pink Salt Smoothie

1 cup organic milk

4-5 tbsp Raw Organic Whey protein

2 tbsp dutch-processed cocoa

1 small ripe banana

1/16 pink salt

dash of stevia

Blend until smooth and enjoy my little hippies!

Peace Out!

Hi everyone I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday! I'm headed to Romania for a week. I will try to update from there but will most likely see you guys when I get back. We'll have more smoothies and get into Yoga!

Cherry Superfood Sorbet

Hello everyone if it's hot where you are try this amazing sorbet I found!
2 cups cherries, pitted and frozen
1/4 cup hibiscus tea (soak 1 tea bag in water) - or coconut water
1 Tbsp raw honey (to taste)
1 tsp camu camu powder
1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder

In a food processor or high power blender mix all ingredients until smooth. Refreeze if neede. Serve with the Pistachio Honey, and cacao nibs!

Pistachio Honey
1 cup pistachios
1/4 cup raw honey (liquid type)
a few pinches sea salt

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl serve on cherry sorbet or by itself ;)

Smoothie of the Day!

Carrot Juice Smoothie

5 Tablespoons Raw Organic Whey

2 Tablespoons organic Coconut flakes

2 cups organic carrot juice (freshly squeezed)

Throw in your blender and blend until smooth!

Raw Pad Thai Recipe

2 limes
1 (1 1/2 inch) square tamarind pulp
1/2 medium-size tomato, chopped coarsely
1/2 small shallot, quartered
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 Tbsp raw agave nectar
1/4 Thai chile, seeded, or more to taste
1/2 garlic clove
6 Tbsp organic naturally brewed soy sauce or organic wheat-free tamari
1 medium-size orange bell pepper, cored and cut into matchsticks
1 medium-size baby bok choy, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch shreds
1 medium-size carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 large king oyster mushroom, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup snow peas, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium-size zucchini, cut into matchsticks
3 scallions, sliced thinly
1 Tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
2 (12-ounce) packages kelp noodles, chopped into 4-inch pieces
Bean sprouts, for garnish
Microgreens, for garnish
Chopped raw cashews, for garnish

• Cut one of the lines into wedges. Juice the remaining lime to yield 4 1/2 tsp of juice. Set the wedges and juice aside separately.
• In a small bowl, comvine the tamarind pulp with 1/2 cup of very hot water. Use a fork to work the mixture into a paste, removing any seeds. Set aside and let soak for 15 minutes.
• In the jar of a blender, combine the tomato, shallot, sesame oil, agave, chile, garlic, 2 Tbsp of the soy sauce, and 1 1/2 tsp of the lime juice and process to a puree. Add the tamarind mixture and process until very smooth. Add more chile to taste and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, bok choy, carrot, mushroom, snow peas, zucchini and scallions. Add the olive oil, remaining 1/4 cup of soy sauce, remaining 1 Tbsp of lime juice and 2 Tbsp of the pureed sauce, stirring evenly to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
• Add the noodles to the vegetable mixture. Add more sauce to taste, tossing with tongs to evenly distribute the sauce.
• Serve garnished with bean sprouts, microgreens, cashew and lime wedges!

http://thechalkboardmag.com/pure-food-and-wines-raw-pad-thai

• Recipe reprinted with permission from THE CLEAN PLATES COOKBOOK © 2012 by Jared Koch with Jill Silverman Hough, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.

Things I Love

• Hiking and skiing in Colorado and Canada.
• Visiting New York.
• Gardening.
• Visiting my family in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Harvesting the food I eat.
• My friends and family
• Doing commercials
• Whole Foods
• Birt's Bees
• My blender
• Hemp clothing
• Blogs written by inspiring people
• Hippies
• Being surrounded by nature.
• Cafè Gratitude
• Shailene Woodley's twitter
• Raw/Organic foods that make my body feel amazing!

How I Got Started

So I am a big The Secret Life of the American Teenager fan and a couple weeks ago I was sad it was going to be coming to a close so I got on twitter. I decided to follow the cast to see what they were like and what they were saying about the show. Naturally I followed actress Shailene Woodley @shailenewoodley. She follows some of the most incredible people. I started reading articles that they were tweeting and found a whole group of people that were talking about exactly what I was thinking! They made changing my diet so much easier with all the recipes and tips they posted. I made this blog because living in Kansas City, the barbeque capital of the world and having my diet isn't easy and I thought there might be other people in my situation. So hopefully this helps.

Hello Everyone!

Hello everyone my name is Sarah and I recently have embraced a plant-based, raw, and organic diet. I believe that as a society we need to better grasp the concept that we are a part of the Earth and this eco-system, not a just a superior species trampling it. When we were first here we survived souly on plants and animals. Today we survive on processed sugars and chemicals that are disguised to look like food. Our bodies were meant to process natural substances not foods made in labs. There are so many foods out there that until recently, I didn't even know existed, and they all come from nature. It's amazing the things our bodies can do and what our eco-system does to provide for us and all other living things. I have been very inspired by many people such as family, friends, and even celebrities. On Twitter, most of the people I follow are feminists, raw and organic chefs, people who are with Gaia, and people who believe in a healthier life style and are passionate about the eco-system as a whole. So feel free to follow me @SarahB64ku.