Earlier this week I made some gluten free pasta with sun dried tomatoes, Swiss chard and canellini beans.
For lunch today I was in the mood for a smoothie, but my blender is so horrible now, it's not even worth getting myself stressed over just to make a smoothie. So instead I used the food processor and came up with this:Lauren's Raw Sherbet
(A Spin-off of Gena's Raw Soft Serve)
2 Frozen Bananas
1/4 cup frozen mango
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
1/4 cup frozen papaya
1 tsp. coconut butter
1 tsp. shredded coconut (for garnish)
Add everything to food processor and let mix for 5 minutes or until it takes on a creamy texture. Stopping every so often to scrap down the sides. Put in ice cream bowl and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
Tonight T and I went to Whole Foods for some groceries and we ate dinner at Osteria, a restaurant inside our Whole Foods. Going with my pasta theme this week, I had some gluten free pasta putanesca with vegan sausages. T enjoyed the sausages, since I am sure they had wheat in them. I did have a few bites and they were pretty tasty. I am not a fake meat fan at all, so this came as a shock to me.
As I was grabbing some coconut milk yogurts (they were on sale this week) I notice something new.. COCONUT MILK KEFIR!! I dropped the yogurts and grabbed the kefir. T drinks regular kefir everyday so he wanted to get his own bottle of this vegan gem. He got strawberry for himself and I got myself vanilla. I've already enjoyed a glass, YUM!! Although not raw, I do like to have coconut milk fermented products once in a while, since they are good for my stomach.
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15 comments:
Sounds DELISH!!!!! All of it!!!!
Hugs,
Kristen
you are not allowed to post any more sherbet recipes until i stop juicing. just kidding, post away. i will be back to the good stuff soon enough!
if you want a gluten-free fake sausage type thing there are some chorizo products out there that are quite good.
Your comment about your Naunee being an 80 year old hottie cracked me up! (Way to go Naunee!)
That pasta with the chard and cannelini beans looks so delicious! I saw the coconut kefir at my Whole Foods this week too, but I didn't grab any (and am regretting it now!). We did try the coconut milk yogurt though, my kids have never had a yogurt and they LOVED it! (and so did their mama :)
have a wonderful weekend, Lauren!
Heyooo Lauren !!
Comfort foods are a mood booster haha=))
I'm currently in looove with coconut water from young coconuts... mmmmmmm!!!!! I'm drinking one right now...=)) YUM!!
DO you like it too...??? =)
Hope you're enjoying your time!!!
Hope to see you on my new post!! =)
HUG!!!
we totally connect on the pasta, my italian girly! such fond memories and i love changing them up now that i'm the one making the recipes! i love the idea of adding chard - haven't tried that one yet,but you better believe i'm going to!
Although not raw, I do like to have coconut milk fermented products once in a while, since they are good for my stomach.
Fermented coconut kefir IS absolutely raw — well, I don't know about the stuff in the bottle there...probably pasteurized.
Here's an easy how-to make your own probiotic goodness: How to Make Coconut Kefir: A bubbly, tangy, yummy elixir of health! Sooooo good for your tum tum/Crohn's. Drink up!
I love your spin on my ice cream! Hope to make it soon :)
I've been having a pasta craving too. Must be going around.
What brand do you buy? I got the Tinkyada brand, and it had a funny after taste. :(
Metta
That raw sherbet looks fantastic! And I've been enjoying some comfort food in the form of gluten free pasta recently as well!
Hi Metta,
The only brown rice pasta I like it from Trader Joes, it comes in a bag..it's pretty good! :)
Earthmother,
Yes, I know the homemade kefir is raw, but the kind I bought is pasteurized. I saw the Gianni's making it, but I am always afraid I am not going to do it right and I will end up getting sick! :(
Oh well! :)
i hope the rain cleared up and that you and T had a happy & sunny weekend, Lauren! i've never had kefir before - totally gonna have to try that if i see it at the store. mmmmmmmmmmmm! your sherbet sounds so good and it looks awesome! what a tasty summer treat! lots of pasta = good with me! we love the brown rice pasta, too - it's my absolute favorite, and yours looks great with the chard 'n sun-dried tomatoes! wow!
It's Julia from Sassy Gourmet. Thank you for all your support with the bakery and newsletter. I can't wait to be apart of the blogging community (finally!).
I'm so happy you posted about the coconut milk kefir. I've been eying it at my local market and can now finally take the plunge!
I love pasta! Good luck with your blog award. And give Ginger a nice big hug from me. :D
Yummy pasta. I have yet to try any kefir, vegan or otherwise, but I have seen it on quite a few blogs now and my interest is piqued.
They're doing kefir too?! I'll have to check that out.
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