Sunshine on my skin, on my plate, and in my glass!

What an amazing week! I hope everyone else had as much positive sunshine flowing through their veins! T and I went for a few hikes this week and I've been doing great on the ACT cleanse.

Last week I received an email from a fan of my blog. Julia (of Gluten-Free Gourmet) asked if she could send me some organic/vegan/gluten free treats to test out for her. Delighted at the idea I agreed, and my tummy can't thank her enough! She sent me hemp granola, carob cookies and raspberry muffins. T and I both LOVED the carob cookies the most. The granola tastes like an oatmeal cookie crumbled up, and the muffins were tasty. Please visit her Etsy site or email her at GlutenFreeBakes@gmail.com, I promise she does not disappoint for your gluten-free/vegan needs!
Yes, I did veer off the cleanse to taste her treats. but that was one day and now I am back at it. This was a lovely pink juice I made that has red cabbage, apple, and lemon in it. Spicy and refreshing!

This was a salad I made one night for dinner. Romaine, oil cured olives, raw kraut, avocado, green pepper, and a crumbled up Sunshine Burger. So filling and tasty! I am in love with salads right now, the possibilities are endless!

I received my co-op box yesterday, here's what it had in it: apples, salad mix, onions, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, kale, romaine, oranges, and bananas. Lots of great goodies for next week!

Here's my favorite part, the bag of greens!

After listening to Kristen's interview on We Like It Raw, I was inspired to make a juice! Following her tip I used zucchini. I had never thought about using it until she mentioned it. It made for a nice creamy texture along with some oranges and broccoli stems. Mmm, (as Kristen would say) "plant blood!"

Some interesting things from this past week:

*Check out Meghan's post: I'd rather be chubby where she talks about how over coming Crohn's and being healthy are more important then being sick and extremely thin.

*I am reading a great book called The Fruit Hunters by Adam Leith Gollner. You've got to check it out, my mouth is watering for the fruit he describes in this story of adventure!

*Tomorrow night T and I will be celebrating our 3 year wedding anniversary at Candle79! Our actual anniversary is on the 19th, but we wanted to head into the city on the weekend to celebrate. Don't worry, we will be celebrating again on Tuesday!

*Again, congrats to Earthmother on winning my giveaway of goodies! I will post a picture of what she is getting in the next few days or so! Don't be jealous, I will do another one soon!