G'Mornin' Sunshine!! CELERY Juice Straight up!!

G'Mornin', Sunshine!!

Here's CELERY Juice Straight up! Not only does it have full of vitamins, it tastes SoOooo Good!!  Surprise! ;)

[CELERY Benefits]

- Detoxing, calming, anti-inflammatory among others!

Enjoy Sunshine Sunday! <3

Raw Pumpkin Cupcakes

Happy Thanksgiving~!!

Yesterday, I experimented to make a "raw" version of "pumpkin cupcakes," and it was a success!

Here is the recipe:

(First, prepare a Food Processor, Electric Hand Mixer, Mixing Bowl, Mini-Cupcake Pan, Mini-Cupcake Liners and a ziplock bag among other standard cooking gear.)


INCGREDIENTS

(for Pie Crust)

1.5 Cup raw almonds
1 Cup Dates
A bit of coconut oil
A sprinkle of pumpkin spice, nutmeg or cinnamon

(for Frosting)

1 Small "pie pumpkin"
1 Can of chilled coconut milk (Don't use the "lite" because it won't whip. Details in (1) of DIRECTION below)
A sprinkle of coconut flakes (Adjust amount to your liking)
A couple of spoonful of Kuzu Root Powder
A sprinkle of pumpkin spice, nutmeg or cinnamon


DIRECTION

1) Preparation starts the day before with a can of coconut milk. Turn the can upside down and place it in the refrigerator overnight. Put it in the freezer for an hour or so before using.

2) Mix the "Pie Crust" ingredients in a food processor until they are moldable.

3) Put the above mixed ingredients into mini-cupcake liners that are placed in the mini-cupcake pans. PRESS THEM HARD into the molds.

4) Cut the pie pumpkin into small pieces, steam them and peel off the skin.

5) Mix the steamed pumpkin in the food processor.

6) Take the can of chilled coconut milk out of the fridge/freezer, and open the can from the TOP. The solid coconut milk is now on top and the coconut oil is on the bottom. (Can use the coconut oil in smoothies!) Take the coconut milk out, and whip it with the electric hand mixer in a mixing bowl.

7) Add the blended pumpkin to the mixing bowl in (6)

8) Add the coconut flakes and kudzu root powder* to the whipped coconut milk in (6). Creamy frosting is now made! (*Kuzu powder helps keep the frosting in good shape)

9) Pour the above (8) frosting in a ziplock bag, cut a small hole on one corner (You can get an "icing tip" for pretty-looking frosting!)

10) Place the cupcake pie crusts on the serving plate. Pour the frosting on top. sprinkle some coconut flakes and nutmeg (or cinnamon / pumpkin spice), and serve! :)))

Have a warm, peaceful and healthy Thanksgiving!  Prayers <3

Detox Summer Woes w/ 3-Day Juice Fast!

The end of summer is near, and it's a good time to do your juice cleansing! This time, I got my juice from a local juice store, because I won a "juice fast" as an auction prize to benefit a local theater company. As soon as I saw that on auction item list, I bid on it, as you can imagine. :)

Here's the set all in mason jars!!! Beauty!!!

Are YOU ready to detox summer woes? ;)

Cheers!!! <3

Berry-made Ladybugs will bring delight and happiness!!

Happy Sunday, everyone! 

Do you know what "ladybugs" signify? --- They are the symbol of "(lady)luck." When ladybugs fly into your life, make your wish known to them. Higher goals and new heights are now possible. Ladybugs will bring you delight and happiness! Leave your worries behind, and let things flow at nature's pace. 

So, here's my easy-breezy recipe to bring delight and happiness on your plate - a "Berry-made Ladybugs!!!" 

INGREDIENTS:

Strawberries, Blueberries and Blackberries.

SAUCE:

Honey and Cacao powder.

PROPS:

- Thyme stems (for "antenna) 

- Toothpick (to poke holes for black spots)

DIRECTION:

Cut the strawberry half and carve out the leaf part. (Blueberry "head" fits in there)

Pick out 6 blackberry pieces (to make "black spots")

Using the toothpick, poke out 6 small holes to fit the blackberry pieces in.  (Make the hole deeper if you want to flatten the black spots.)

Stick the thyme-stem antenna into a blueberry head. Then,  paste the head on to the strawberry body, using the honey-glue.

Here it is! Delight and Happiness right here ON YOUR PLATE!!  Make a wish before you eat 'em! ;)

Have a Wonderful Week!! <3 xoxo

"Chilled" Spicy-Miso Cucumber Noodle (Easy-Breezy version)

Happy Summer, everyone!

Here's one "chilled" and "easy-breezy" dish to cool off from the hot and humid weather.

"Chilled" Spicy-Miso Cucumber Noodle

Ingredients:

Cucumber, cherry tomatoes and white sesame seeds.

Sauce:

Natty-Miso (any miso would do), cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger and cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.


Serve chilled!  Enjoy summer! <3

Have a Berry Happy Fourth!

Here's wishing you a "Berry Happy Fourth!" <3 <3 <3

This year, I made a super-easy dish. Good for parties. I had this "easy recipe" idea, because I was going to travel to celebrate the Fourth with my close friends, and I needed something that wouldn't require much preparation or equipments. (Traveling 'light' was the idea!)  There was a change of plan, so I ended up not traveling, but why not make it anyway, right? :)

Ingredients:

Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and a 'special appearance' by cauliflowers! 

(You can replace cauliflowers with any 'white' food like coconuts!)

Direction:

You need a rectangular container (for flag shape). Place the whole package blueberries.

You basically place the ingredients in the pattern of the flag, but for strawberries, give an extra  'height.' (See above picture.)

Here you go! Super Easy and Healthy "Fourth of July" recipe!  

Have a Berry Happy Fourth!  <3 <3 <3

Raw Cacao Banana Smoothie

Ending my four-day juice fast yesterday, this morning started with a Raw Cacao Banana Smoothie and Green Juice (Kale and Red Grapes). Easing back into solid food with smoothies.

Sometimes, I make my smoothies rather "rich" in texture almost like a pudding so that I can feel I'm actually eating a meal and not "drinking" a meal.  Yes, I used a spoon to "eat" my smoothie! ;p

Ingredients:

(2 servings)

5 Bananas (to thicken the smoothie. If you want to make a pudding, use an "avocado")

1 spoonful of Cacao Powder

1/4 cup (or less if you want richer smoothie) Almond Milk

Direction:

Blend the above ingredients and add any toppings you like. I added Strawberries and Blueberries. <3

Have a wonderful day! :)