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
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…
I made tahini dressing today too, but it wasn't that thrilling… I think I may take your idea to add some vegenaise! It makes everything taste better, does it not? ;)
I love half moon pose but I don't think my legs feel the same way. Do you usually flow from half moon to standing split? Every class I have ever taken flows like that and I hate standing split. I need a new way to flow. Any tips?
Congrats on the yoga gig. I knew you would get it.
Love the pottery making. I used to have a bit of a paint 'n pottery addiction myself. Some of it has been seen displaying food on my blog.
How did you get your hands on all these new Larabar flavors? They just carry the basics around here. I can understand the crumbling factor, as certain ingredients just have a tendency to do that.
For example, I ended up with some different textures when I made my raw play dough. I think the apricot one was the crumbliest.
Have fun at your pottery class! I seriously can't wait to hear about this possible yoga job!
I've never been a big pottery girl, but my mom did teach me how to knit when I was little and I love nothing more than zoning out in front of the tv and knitting up a storm!
Just catching up now baby — I am SO excited for you on the possible job opportunity :) I had a good feeling about your job apps — don't know why.. Just call me miss cleo :)
that is absolutely adorable that you are the peanut are going to a pottery class!! Can't wait to see what you whip up! Perhaps a new oats bowl?!
I [ try ] to be a creative person. In HS I was really involved in the art program in my school — unfortunately at college I haven't had the same opportunites :( it's sad really, I'm thinking of taking some classes at the art studio in my town but they are crazy expensive. Perhaps that should go on my christmas list :) hmmmm…
Okay this comment is a legit novel — ciao for now love!
Averie I made the chocolate coconut snowballs yesterday and it turned out amazing! I thought they tasted better when frozen/refridgerated because the flavors kind of absorbed together. It's so delish!
Re: your kale chips, BEST NEW RECIPE I have tried in ages. You are a genius. I can't stop shoving them in my face!!
THANK YOU!!
Thanks for the tahini recipe! My very first cooking effort with tahini went into the trash after two bites; I was following a recipe that ought to be outlawed for screwing up something as fabulous as sesame. Your dressing sounds great and I've got what I need to make it. Must overcome recently-acquired tahini aversion!
Half moon and triangle are my two fave poses!
And what awesome dressing. I'm thinking about a new tahini variation soon — I've been craving it lately :)
hahah I love your link back to the post on the vanilla bourbon from TJ's. "Any extract will do….a shot of bourbon wouldn't hurt either" teeheee…is there something else you add to that softserve we don't know about? :P I have only tried banana soft serve once and it didn't exactly work out the way i planned. My blender apparently has blades that go up too high and the banana doesn't get there so all i get are unblended bananas at the bottom of my blender. hahah Lame huh?
Averie, how do you get through all your daily raw goodies??? I mean, if it were me I'd just sit there and eat until the whole batch is gone, but I'm assuming you don't do that. hahah Where does it go?? Lucky neighbors??
I LOVE multi-colored potatoes, and you cut them up into THE perfect size. I'm so tempted to go buy some potatoes this weekend…especially the purple ones. :) Have a wonderful day Averie!!
i never have commented on your yoga poses at the end of each post (WHICH I LOVE) and I love this pose! this and pigeon and warrior 2= three of my favorties! I wish I lived close so I could take your yoga class!! that dressing sounds amazing, I always have tahini in my house bc my father is israeli so he always mixes it in his hummus…I can't wait to make it!
so cute about the pottery class! that will be so fun!!
I wonder if TJ's knows how much the blogging world is in love with them?
This pottery class sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to hear all about it :) Such a relaxing activity.
My lord! That is some serious chocolate goodness Averie!!!!! Lovin the half moon pose!
Your snap pea salad looks crisp and yummy, little Skylar is WAY too adorable, and those snowballs look decadent!
I take a mommy & me gym class with my 4th kiddo, too cute.
He basically chases me around the gym for an hour :)
Good luck with the new job prospect! Hope it works out well for you. With all these incredible poses you twist yourself into, you should have your own yoga studio…you're amazing!
Love sugar snap peas.. your salad looks super yum.
Pottery class sounds awesome.. I took classes when I was a teenager but haven't done anything in awhile. I'm not very artsy but I do enjoy making jewelry (uh very simple jewelry) every now and again. Its easy and a lot cheaper than stuff you see in little boutiques!
Happy hump day Averie :)
I would have to classify myself as uncreative.
Man, I really need to pick up some Tahini!
~Justine