Thursday 3, Buying Bulk for $3.49, and International Raw Food Day

Today is International Raw Food Day!  I think this is my 3rd year participating in my own way.  But I have been following Karen Knowler for about 5 years and LOVE her website and recipe ideas!  Because today is International Raw Food Day it inspired me to do a Random Thursday 3.  Today it will be Raw Foods Related!  3 things I would like to 'point out' aren't 'things' at all but rather PEOPLE.  People in the health foods and/or raw foods movement that I have researched and learned from the last couple of years.

The first one being David Wolfe.  I don't know if I agree with everything he does but then again I don't think I necessarily agree with EVERYTHING that any one person has to say anyway - that's the beauty of being different.  But I have learned some great things thru his websites and interviews.  I'm also interested in learning more about his non-profit Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.

The 2nd person on my list is Cherie Soria from Living Light.  She was also a co-writer on the Raw Foods For Dummies Book.  I've know of her for a few years and am interested in learning even more.  I think I might look into more of her videos very soon!  I know a few blogging buddies of mine have actually MET her and really LOVED her energy!

And I mentioned her above, but really this day, wouldn't have been possible without all of the organization, knowledge, and networking set by Karen.  What a remarkable lady.  Thank you for International Raw Food Day!  I hope you guys have some time to hop over to these websites today and find things of interest!  I, for one, will be enjoying my MANY free eBooks that I received for signing up for the event today.

Another thing I wanted to share with you was my "Buying Bulk" Success from the other day!  Keep in mind...I ONLY spent a grand total of $3.49!!!!!  YES!  UNDER $3.50 for the following:

Garlic Powder (37 cents)
Organic Cumin (41 cents)
Fennel Seeds (34 cents)
Organic Yellow Mustard (34 cents)
Organic Curry (48 cents)
Red Lentils ($1.39)

I was VERY pleased with this!  To get all of this even at a "Dollar Store" would be a minimum of $6 and the quality would be 'lack there of'.  I've said it once and I'll say it again...I LOVE BUYING BULK!

Cheesy Tahini Sauce, Turkish Bean & Mushroom Stirfry, Berry Smoothie, and Hungry For A Change

It's been a rough week!  I feel the need for a get-away but can't see that happening for months at least!  But enough about that...this blog is for positives and a place to escape in the meantime without getting negative or frustrated!  I will concentrate on the things I CAN do and CHANGE and that starts with my efforts in the kitchen last evening!

I seriously cannot get enough Tahini lately.  I want to try different flavor combos and dressings and sauces any chance I can, lately!  Last night I whipped up a "Cheese-E Tahini Sauce" or even a "Sweet and Nutty" Sauce, even!  Here's what I did with this Sauce:

1/3 C Cashews
1/4 C Nutritional Yeast
3 T Tamari
1 T (Heaping) Tahini
2 T Garlic Grapeseed Oil
1-2 T Lemon Juice
2 tea Grey Poupon Mustard
2-3 T Minced Garlic
Pinch of Each: Paprika, Nutmeg, Wildtree California Garlic Pepper Blend

All in my Ninja!

One thing I did with this sauce once it was finished was I used it on some Pasta!  But not just any pasta!  It was Vegan Rice & Corn Pasta from Orgran!  It was quite good!

I saved a little bit of this for a salad and/or veggie dipping tonight or tomorrow!

This week I am continuing on with my Foods From Around The World Theme after taking a short break last week.  I decided to try and do veg*n foods from Turkey this week.  For my first attempt I decided to do a version of a Turkish Bean & Mushroom Stirfry.  Here is what I put in this dish:

1/2 Pound of Green Beans (Frozen)
1 Sweet Yellow Onion
About 6 Button Mushrooms, Chopped
2 T Garlic Grapeseed Oil
1 T - or less - of Wildtree Dill Blend
Wildtree California Garlic Pepper to taste

I did this in one of my NEW Pots and Pans that I got from Big Lots!  I ended up having to return my Paula Deen Set after it got damaged after 1 use.  Big Lots was GREAT!  However, they didn't have another set to replace it with so I took what they had which was a Rachel Ray Set instead!  So far - so good on these!

This morning I started my day with a Fruit Berry Smoothie.  Here is what I put in it:

2 C of Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Strawberry Frozen Mix
1/2 C of Frozen Blueberries
2 tea of Boku Superfood
1/2 C Almond Milk
1 C+ Water

It was tasty!  I might to it again tomorrow!  Tomorrow I will also tell you more about the Boku Superfood!

I was finally able to sit down last night and watch the rest of HUNGRY FOR A CHANGE.  Two of the people in this documentary were David "Avocado" Wolfe and Kris Carr.  There were many others involved in this one but I was able to capture a few iPhone Stills off my phone to post here, today!

I've watched some videos on David and subscribe to Kris's Newsletter.

They are both fascinating!

Have you seen this documentary yet?  If so - what did you think?
If you haven't - are you interested in seeing it?

Do you know about David Wolf and Kris Carr?  If so - what are your thoughts?