Thursday, March 31, 2011

I'm Playing Favorites

Hey Friends! Thank you all so much for the warm, loving comments on my interview! I was overwhelmed with what you all said, sometimes I find it hard to believe people like me! ;)


Anyway, I bought some yummy vegan Lentil Masala Dip from Trader Joes last week and this week I added it to my salads. It's pretty good, but I prefer hummus. I am a hummus freak, can't get enough of the stuff! Mmm! Anyway, this little salad had mesclun, Bubbies, radishes and a Sunshine Burger.
Speaking of hummus, I had some with carrots and celery to snack on one day. Move over popcorn and chips with salsa, my favorite snack is hummus and crudites! ;)
Another favorite of mine: GRAPEFRUIT! I picked up a few organic grapefruit at Whole Foods! They were perfect!
Our wheatgrass all ready for juicing!
My first shot (I didn't juice enough for a whole shot, opps!).
This was dinner from last night: raw red kale topped with quinoa, black beans and avocado. YUM!
And finally, some new kale chips I picked up at the health food store. These were made by Life Force Foods, the flavor was "American". I joked saying they would probably taste like ketchup.. LOL! But, they actually did!!! They had Cajun flavor on them and for some reason they reminded me of ketchup. Of course, that could of been in my head after making the joke. ;)
I want to mention an incredible series of posts highlighting the link between plant-based diets and eating disorder recovery going on over at Choosing Raw. Please check it out! Have a great day all!

16 comments:

Nelly said...

nothing beats hummus...have you tried making a curry hummus? i bought a curry flavoured one not too long ago and it was pretty amazing...i have been meaning to make my own!

i love to smother hummus on everything and it makes the best dressing or coating for a salad!

Sasha said...

I have been so into kale lately too. Your new chips look great.

HiHoRosie said...

Mmm...hummus...I've been meaning to make some now for days but got sick. Now, I'm ready to make some. And I love kale chips!

Keri - I Eat Trees said...

Mmm.. that grapefruit is so pretty, I can almost smell it just looking at the photo! I love the scent of grapefruit!
I really want to grow my own wheatgrass now. There is a guy at our co-op that grows it there, so I've just been purchasing but you guys make it look so easy! I must try it.

bitt said...

Mmm, we are enjoying grapefruit season too.

I was reading something about how babies can get used to spicy brestmilk. So enjoy that curry. :-)

ahealthypassion.com said...

hahaha love your shot glass. my wheatgrass is almost ready although I dont think my juicer will juice it :(

rawkinmom said...

we just juiced our first wheatgrass shot and didn't get much either!! I didn't realize how much you have to juice to get a full shot!! I watered mine down and added lemon and stevia and it was AWESOME!!! I figured it was a good way to have a "first" shot!! My hubby and 2 kids even liked it!! I need to get some organic wheatgrass though..I just bought 2 little containers from Meijer....

Twins said...

how can people not like you??? you are the sweetest person i know!!

oh how i miss my grapefruit...eat one for me :)

Michelle
Pure2raw twin

Gena said...

Thank you SO MUCH for the shout Lauren! And I just read your interview. Love it! Sorry to have chimed in on that so late.

Debra said...

Yum! It all looks great!
Blessings, Debra
Raw Vegan Diet

Lauren Montanaro Norster said...

hummus = love. I can't get enough of it and it seems to be limitless in variety.

Kale chips are always a hit!

kelli said...

your food always looks so yummy!

Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day said...

I'm obsessed with hummus too... between my kids and I, I usually make a batch with an entire pound of dried chickpeas and we eat it in a week or less. (and it's mostly me since they are never home).. I put it in everything! I love to top soups and pasta with it

Nikki said...

I'm a hummus addict too. Have you tried Trader Joe's edamame hummus? I usually stick with good old Mediterranean, but tried the edamame on a whim and it was delicious! And I have some kale chips in the D right now :)

Callie! said...

""sometimes I find it hard to believe people like me!"" Ohhh, Shut up :) We love you!

michelle {lively kitchen} said...

I'm so impressed with your wheat grass. I am too intimidated to try growing it. You rock!