But I just want to say Thank You to everyone who wrote in and complimented me on the Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Cups (3 Ingredients, 10 Mins)!! I had a huge response on these and each and every comment was sooo appreciated!!!! Thanks to new readers who came out of the woodwork as well as faithful commenters. All your input is awesome, so thank you for the lovely feedback!
Also, thanks for your comments on yesterday's post about when to say something to random strangers about their behavior and when to just let it go and carry on your way. I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on that!
And finally, thanks for telling me which bloggers you've met up with in person and it was great having another Blogger Meetup and Girl Time with Madeline! Woo-hoo for new friends!
Ok so for today...Some Cherry Action....
Cherry #1
I cracked open Pro Bar in Cherry Pretzel Flavor
I got the mail and saw my apron came from Cupcake Provocateur. As a member of the Foodie Blogroll, I won it!!!!!
Cherry Print in the House!!!!
Thanks again Cupcake Provacateur & Foodie Blogroll!
And here's another cherry. Just kidding, it's the first grapefruit of the season that I've had an it hit the Vitamin C spot. I've been fighting a little cold, you know, new yoga studios, toddler germs, the Swine Flu, this should keep the sickies away!
And to recap some recent grub around here....
I made a Vegetable Drawer Salad. Meaning half the veggie drawer went in: Tomatoes, Cauli, Brock, Brussels's, Cukes, Zukes, Greens, Carrots, Yellow Peppers, and dressed it with the juice of 1/2 an orange, agave, and cracked black.
I also made some Sweet Potato Fries
And after my kale salad and sweet potato fries, it was time to dig into a Raw Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.
Click Here for Specifics of the 5 Minute Recipe. Almond Milk or the Nut Milk of your Choice, Chia Seeds, Sweetener, Stir. Eat!!!
LuckyTasteBuds has a Give Away, too!
And Katie has a Give Away!
And she has Operation CCK! Click Away!
What's your Thanksgiving Strategy this year? Are you cooking, and if so, when are you starting? Are you making shopping lists and pouring over recipes in the hopes of really going all out for the big T-Day? Or are you going to be like me, and keep things super, low key? Then again, 48 hours beforehand, I could get all inspired. What's Thanksgiving going to look like for you this year? Traveling, staying put, cooking, not cooking, what's your game plan?
Stay Tuned For Another 10 Minute Chocolate Raw Vegan Dessert that's a Re-Make of a StoreBought...
43 comments:
Ok, no jokes this time ;)
CUTE cute apron... and the girlie wearing it is pretty darn cute too :)
Love ya mucho!
Very cute apron! We do TWO Thanksgivings - my fam and his, since we all live close. I will probably take a dessert. Shocking, I know! :)
I think your blog is great and you look amazing. I am currently very underweight and have not exercised for the last 11 months and there is no end in sight. Physically and mentally going through a difficult time. Not sure how or what to eat anymore. Some people say focus on protein protein, others say its fine to have meals just based on carbs (like beans and rice, things like that). I am tired of thinking about it and hope to one day reclaim my physical abilities , but now having stopped it altogether for 11 months has me in deep fear I will not. I love your positivity in life.
LOVE the apron! I bought one very similar for my sister last year and she loves it - though it doesnt quite fit around her mega-pregnant belly right now! ;-)
That apron is so cute! Love it. Great eats today- especially the sweet tato fries! They're so much better than regular fries
hey momma! my gmail is down and being funky so i am replying to the espresso machine Q here. and NO i have not read this post b/c i hae like 5 i want to read from you and i want to read them in order, call me OCD, but i will get to it.. you are at the top of my list ;)
ANYWAY yes i looove my breville espresso machine! i dont even use my coffee pot anymore because i can brew espresso fresh all the time and make americanos.. and then lattes when i am feeling bold ;) i usually just have an americano in the morning instead of brewing coffee. tastes so much better. i didn't buy it, but i know marshall got it for me at BB&B for my birthday. i think he spent around $275. i know you love coffee so i know you NEED one! good investment!! xoxoxo
LOVE AND MISS YOU!
LOVING those pb cups....yummy
and upward facing dog...I was doing yoga for runners last night (audio only) and heard that and had no idea what that was.
SWEET
THANKSGIVING? I actually have been given the pleasure to help plan our families day with my Dad's girlfriend and her Mom. I am in HEAVEN
I helped plan the menu and they love traditional...they are hosting dinner and we are having everyone over to our place for desserts and playing cards.
so of course I have been playing.... I get to bring my baked yams (as an appetizer) and I am making the Cranberry/orange relish (raw of course and I am playing this week for a good recipe) and Cranberry Apple Stuffing...
than for dessert a fruit crisp for my diabetic guests and a few of my raw cranberry bites turned into tarts maybe (haven't decided) and a pumpkin pie.
I am so thrilled and have had NOT ONE anxiety attack over family junk! It truly is going to be a day of THANKS!
xo
Hey thanks for the link back lady! I've got pics of three of your recipes, well, four if you count both the vanilla and chocolate chia puddings. I think my readers are like, "Don't you have anything original these days?" Just kidding, they love you just as much as I do!!! E-mailing you pics just in case you want to use them!!!
Just made my second batch of PB cups of the day. I wish I were kidding. I'm sure you'll read all about it tonight.
That apron is just darling on you!!!
I wonder if I can trade my Breville juicer for the coffee machine... ;)
Woah, I just checked out your peanut butter cup recipe. Looks great! If you don't mind me asking, what kind of flavor does the nooch add to the peanut butter?
You look SUPA cute in that apron! Love it!
Hmm, this Thanksgiving is going to be...interesting. I'll be in NYC all by myself. I have no plans at all. It may be a little challenging knowing that my family will be together in Cinci. It's going to be my first Thanksgiving ever without my family, the people and forces in my life for which I'm most thankful. I kinda hope the day flies by or I have some awesome distractions!
Have a wonderful Tuesday, Averie! xoxo
We will go to both sets of parents for Thanksgiving. I cook some for my mom, but not sure yet what I'll be cooking.
Hey, I was wondering something. When you first started eating chia, did they bother your tummy due to all the fiber? I've always been too afraid to try 2 Tbs. of chia! But, your chia pudding has my mouth watering (at 3:30 in the morning!). Can't sleep, so what better thing to do than read blogs:)
hooray! Thanks for adding me. I need to update mine- its so old!
Love the apron!!
Always do upward dog - love it :)
My mom and I will be doing all the cooking and baking, as always!
Cute apron.. I want to get rain boots in that cherry pattern.. I like!!
I have seen those pro bars everywhere but have never tried.. I enjoy the fact that you can actually see the ingredients. Are they high in calorie?? I am a tad blown away at how high the cliff bars are (unless you are using it as the bulk of your meal or worked out hardcore, it seems too much for me!)
Hub and I are stayin in NC for Thanksgiving. We wont be heading up to PA until Christmas. He has virtually no time off work so the trip is not going to happen. Its nice.. we can make a lovely meat/dairy free meal and not have to worry about pleasing anyone else.
Mmm, must get the ingredients for those PB Cups soon! They look to-die-for!
Looking hot in that apron... :) Love it! Traveling home for the holidays and the twins do most of the cooking/baking... so we plan ahead though this year going to be different... cause the older sisters are planning to help in the kitchen too. so should get interesting ;)
No matter how hard I try to catch up I can never seem to stay on top of your posts. Reese's PB cups are my absolute favorite!! Anything with PB floats my boat so you can imagine how ecstatic I was to see these. I HAVE to go back and make the recipe!!!
I love the apron - that is too cute...and you do look very sassy! :)
Thanksgiving this year will be 9 of us - all of my in-laws. I'm excited about seeing my SIL and her husband again, but it is going to be a full household. Fortunately enough they take over the kitchen and cook everything, but not without giving us a grocery list 2 miles long, most of which ends up getting wasted and/or thrown away..
You look so cute in that apron! What a great prize... I always spill all over myself when I'm cooking.
Thanks so much for the yoga advice. I'll let you know if I make it through a 40 minute class!
love the apron! you look like you are ready to whip of a batch of delicious food!
great review on those bars, I so much prefer the bars that you can clearly see all the ingredients in there, not just a mish-mosh of 'things'
i am fully helping my mom cook this year! we are going to a family friends house but my mom is doing most of the cooking so I am her little helper! cant wait!!
xo
OMG What perfect timing, I just made your breakfast cookie recipe (from a few months ago) and posted it on my site! I used chocolate brown rice protein powder though. Came out gggggggreat. ^_^
http://shanghaimonkey.blogspot.com/2009/11/meatless-monday-tuesday-wednesday.html
As soon as I get some nutritional yeast, I'm all over the peanut butter cups too. 3 ingredients - that's my style.
I made Mint Chocolate Fudgie Babies!!!! HEAVEN!!!!!
I'm planning on roasting a turkey, stewing some apples, roasting some veggies, and making a crustless pumpkin pie... and some pumpkin fudgie babies or donut holes!!!!!!
Ahhhh, that yoga pose is just what I need today! Thanks for sharing! I am so glad that you are enjoying your apron! It looks great on you too! :)
I am seriously salivating just looking at the cupcakes!
check you out in that sexay apron girl ;) work it. tim gunn would be proud
mmm thanksgiving for me is totally more about the family time then the food. we usually have the standard turkey with the sides and what not all pretty healthy and then im making a healthy pumpkin pie and i'm thinking i miiight even make your pb cups :) my fam would flip over those! but i just really love hanging out with the family at my grammys watching football in our sweats :) its totally my fav holiday!
ahhhh i always find myself behind in reading your fab blog - those raw vegan reeses look amazing. and i never would have guessed nutritional yeast. its why i bow down to your raw yoganess :)
LOVE the cherry apron - so cute!
for thanksgiving, i am heading home to spend time with the fam and help mama everythingtarian in the kitch. and yes, my traditional pumpkin cheesecake will be made by yours truly!!!!
Those PB cups are the picture of perfection!
Love the new apron.
Oh my gosh, I have always wanted an adorable apron to cook in!!! I'm so jealous. =) I think I need to put that on my Christmas list!
I am so going to try to make those PB cups today. Oh crud! I just remembered I'm out of almond butter : ( Looks like I'll be making a trip to Trader Joe's ASAP!
Thanksgiving. Well, I'm making rolls for the family dinner and a huge salad for me and to share with everyone. I thought it would be hard to not eat cooked food come Thanksgiving but I'm totally cool with it now :o)
I'm so jealous of those Pro bars! I haven't been able to find them in stores, but they always look so healthy and delicious!
What an adorable apron!!! You make quite the lovely baker Miss Averie. ;)
xxoo
Heather
Omg, those PB cups!!!! They look awesome!
Congrats on the Foodie Blogroll win, that's such a cute apron! Their contests aren't open to Canadians. Boo. Speaking of Canada, we had our Thanksgiving last month. But I'm thinking of celebrating again for my American friends ;)
everything looks wonderful! very adorable apron!
You're lookin' hot in that cherry apron Averie! And the peanut butter cups look ridiculously addicting.
As for turkey day we go to my parents. I am in charge of a pomegranate cheesecake (hopefully what is in my head will translate well into reality) and cocktails. I usually also throw together some sort of salad and I might be bringing some sweet potato tarts as well. Stay tuned...
Hey Averie -
Ok, first let me say that I LOVE your blog. I check it for recipes like it's my new bible! I just got my dehydrator yesterday, so I'm back to get your recipe for your kale chips! Must try these!!!!
Thank you for sharing so much about your life and food and yoga. I am trying to share your eats with my family and let me just tell you...the chocolate chip cookie dough balls were a mega hit with hubby!
I also have been sending my spark people friends over here to check you out.
Thanks so much! Please keep sharing!!
Amy
Cute apron Doll!! I am making this pudding! I am so glad I purchased a big bag of chia seeds the other day :)
I can't believe how cheap Pacific almond milk is at TJ's!! WF is on sale for $2.50!!! WOW!
I'm back to tell you that I just added you to my blog roll, too! Embarrassed that I hadn't yet! So sorry!
OMG thank you for sharing the pb cup recipe! I just made 2 (melted some vegan choc chips from whole foods) and they are fabulous!!
Must make those PB cups. I LOVE Reeses but haven't been able ot have them in FOREVER.
I need an apron and those are just too adorable for words. Perfect for a chef who is whipping up some amazing goodies.
I'm at home for Thanksgiving no idea what I'm going to eat though. Do I try free range turkey or what? I don't really want to go against my vegan ways, but the kitchen is tiny and I'm the lone vegan in the house. Any ideas for an entree?
LOVE the apron, so cute!!
I'm making your raw cookie dough balls tonight, can't wait to try them!!
Love the sweet potatoe fries too....I make 'em all the time! xoxo
yay for new stuff!!
We always go up to my great aunt's house, which is always super nice. I volunteered in return for the invite to use my culinary skillsss to make all the desserts. So I'll be pieing it up next week: dairy and gluten included. baha.:) But I may have to whip up an Averie pumpkin pie. that recipe's been staring me down for like two weeks.
how adorable are you little betty homemaker :)!!!!
I used to have a crazy obsession with cherries, like - wanted a tattoo of them..so strange.
happy hump day pie!
There is some kind of nut/seed in your Pro Bar that looks like a dead rolly polly! Scary...
Oh my. Raw Vegan PB Cups?! I MUST make those soon!
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