Saturday, November 7, 2009

Highlights of the Week

How's (late Saturday night) or Sunday going for you my sweet bloggie friends?  I am really having a great weekend so far!  As I had mentioned I would be doing, I went to yoga on Saturday morning.  I loved being in the company of other yogis, which admittedly has been a little dry since moving to Phoenix 8 weeks ago.  But I enjoyed myself so much, I am going back Sunday morning!  Yay for yoga!  Then, as if yoga two days in a row in a studio wasn't cool enough, I am meeting up with a fellow Phoenix blogger.  We somehow realized we both live in Phoenix and so we've got a coffee meetup planned.  Yay for new friends!  What's on your agenda for Sunday?

I am really glad you were getting your "spaghetti" groove on with my Raw Vegan Pasta Noodles & Raw Marinara.  And for those of you who are interested in a spiralizer, that little bugger is the best 29.99 I've spent in a long time, for sure.  Christmas list anyone?

And thanks for clue-ing me in about what your go-to dinners and quick meals were.  I loved reading what everyone grabs and gravitates to in a pinch!

So as promised, let's talk about the Highlights of my Week in Food.  If you missed last week's recap, here is is.  

But for this week:
Monday I gave Thanksgiving dessert new meaning with my Vegan No-Bake Pumpkin Pie (Gluten & Soy Free)
 

Tuesday I rocked out the Vegan Fajitas with Sweet-Ginger Lime Sauce

 
Wednesday I sweetened up your world with the 5 Minute Raw Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
 



Thursday was a Veggie Medley starting with  Dehydrated Kale Chips

Fresh Massaged Kale Salad

And Roasted Sweet Potato Fries and Sweet Potato Curly Fries



Friday I graced you with the Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Coconut Snowballs 



And I made some Dark Chocolate Macaroons
 
Saturday I posted Raw Vegan Pasta Noodles & Raw Marinara
 

and no meal would be complete without Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls



Today I made some Butterfinger Oats for Scott.  1/3 c dry oats, cooked with 2/3 c water.  Swirled in cinnamon, brown sugar, and topped with a 1/2 banana, 1/4 c butterscotch chips, and 1 leftover Halloween Butterfinger bar that I crumbled on top.  Not really healthfood or anything but Scott loves this weekend treat!




And just because I didn't get enough yoga in at the studio today (kidding).  Yoga Here Today is Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)


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!!!!!   Contest ends Sunday so hurry!!!!!!!!!!



What's your Highlight of the Week?  Not necessarily food, but just something that you really savor and enjoy?  For me, it's the 4 hours either Saturday or Sunday morning/midday that Scott takes Skylar and I am not mom, I am just Averie.  I get to do whatever I want with my free time!  Undoubtedly I try to get ahead on veggie chopping and carrot peeling and spend time in the kitchen doing boring things but I try to get out and do yoga, meetup with someone, browse through non-kiddie stores like Bebe or Victoria's Secret, drink a Starbucks alone without singing the ABCs, you know, just enjoy my few hours alone!  What's your Highlight of the Week?

Stay Tuned For The Chia Seeds Give Away Winner to be Announced AND 3-Ingredient & 5-Minute Homemade Dark Chocolate Fudge Balls...


28 comments:

Anonymous said...

hi avery.

you are so sweet and i love your blog.

request (+request:) ) for you:

my birthday is next week and i want to bake something for a party i am throwing next weekend at my place!

do you have some recipes (cake +dessert) i could use.
i am vegan but not raw- although i do eat lots of raw veg.

so something nice & chocolate-y & since i am the only vegan in the fam, something they will enjoy too.

THANKS SO MUCH.

lula

TheFitnessFreak said...

Oooh, I think I need to make a spot of me time for a few hours a week! That sounds fab!

I'm so glad you get to meet a fellow blogger friend! That is really cool : )

Yippee, yoga class 2 days in a row!!! Jealous!

Nance said...

Averie,

So very, very pleased for you that you've found a yoga group you like and a friend in the area! Fabulous!

The Voracious Vegan said...

Yay for yoga and double yay for new friends! Sounds like you have been having a blast lately!

We all know you have been eating great! Your food always looks SO mouthwatering and delicious....you are lucky I don't live in Phoenix because I would be inviting myself over for dinner...oh, everyday! Another slice of raw pumpkin pie please!

Hmmm...my highlight of the week. Definitely the weekend because then Cody doesn't have to work and I get him to myself for 2 days. Those are always my favorite days!

Mama Pea said...

Thank you for the awesome package again...definitely up there with best highlights of the week.

I have Saturday morning "me time" too. It's so rejuvenating, you know?

After tasting your goodies, I'm 100% sold on trying that pie.

Uh, and the macaroons might be almost gone...

chocolate-Katie said...

Move in with me?

Your cookie dough balls look so cute. Mine are going to be joining yours soon (I'll be sure to give you a shout out). Can we arrange a play date? ;)

Sarah said...

no bake pumpkin pie! thanks!! i've been wanting to make one, and the stove broke a few days ago!

VeggieGirl said...

You definitely had a delicious week! And hell yes for Chaturangas :)

Alison said...

HOOOORRAAYYYY for loving the yoga studio! OMG that makes me so happy to hear! And that you are going back this morning? Definitely proof that it was great. Hope it wasn't too far from home and that they keep you feeling challenged!

Have a great bloggie meet up, be sure to share some pics!

HOLLA for some well deserved mama alone time - I'm right there with ya.

GF Gidget said...

I savor the 30 minutes I spend each morning drinking my coffee while surfing the web. Dorky, but oh so relaxing!

Molly said...

Droolworthy, as usual!

Jessica said...

I am still in awe of the pumpkin pie!

shelby said...

How did I miss that pumpkin pie recipe?! That is my FAVORITE holiday dessert! :)

greensandjeans said...

Yay! So excited to meet up with you today!

shannonmarie said...

You posted the cookie dough balls again. That's perfect timing. I blogged about them today.

joyofood said...

Wow the pumpking pie looks amazing, I've never had that before.

Taylor

Abby (Abbys Vegan Eats) said...

Happy Sunday Averie... enjoy your "me" time!! :)

Cindy said...

mmmmmmmm
Nice eats this week ( and always)
a spiralizer is def on my list !

for this Mama my treat is home time with my boys.

I actually woke up with that ACK it's Sunday and I have to go to work tomorrow feeling.

so today is a slow down and soak it all in day.
xo

chrystad72 said...

Mine is the same. I LOVE my along time in the mornings. My husbands sleeps later than I do so I get to wake up and relax and everything is quiet and calm. I can make my coffee and sit back and catch up on things. I really love it. Im definently into the raw pasta and marinara. Oh so yummy. Its a constant staple for me. i just find it super delish and fast to for a quick din after work. Have a super Sunday!

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

Hi Averie, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!

I really heart this pumpkin pie and it is so easy to make! Also, these cookies look great and they are super fast - made and ready to eat! YUMMMM

Have a great day doll!

Living and Loving in L.A. said...

Hi Averie!
I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday!!!
Today I'm going to make more snowballs, and maybe even try the pumpkin pie! I love your desserts so much!
And only a few more days until my very own spiralizer comes! I cannot wait to shred and spiral my very own Averie-inspired veggies!!!!

Alisa said...

I have already petitioned Go Max Go to come out with some dairy-free Butterfinger bars, hopefully they put a move on it! That looks too good.

Jenny said...

I just drooled on myself a little -- and by a little, I mean a lot.

I keep meaning to ask you pooks -- how often do you practice yoga?! as in .. how many times a week? how many hours a day? etc. etc. do you teach classes? I'm so nosey.

happy sunday girlfriend!

VegFigureSk8er said...

I made your raw oatmeal cookies yesterday :) soo yummy! should have made a double batch! they are almost all gone...

Myveryfirstkitchen said...

Averie! All your eats are so mouth watering to me!!! Love your raw desserts... They are myfav! Thanks for the awesome recipes and photos:) you rock!!!!
<3

Kimberly said...

Holy Cow! How did I miss your pumpkin pie recipe? Gosh, I've gotta keep up better:) Your butterfinger oats look cool--too bad no grains for me:(

Shannon said...

what a fabulous week of food!! when i get home i'm going to see if my apple corer-peeler will sub as a spiralizer :)

jesslikesithot said...

Scott is a lucky man!! Will you make oatmeal for me too, please?? :)

Everything looks absolutely delicious. Especially the raw pasta!!

And I need to get myself some starbucks drink in their holiday cups!! That will be the "silly" highlight of my week...in that it totally puts me in the holiday spirit (i know, i know...its only the beginning of november), but i still love itttt.

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