Oddz & Endz Prior to Christmas

I have to say that we have been pretty spoiled the last month or so in the snow belt!  NO SNOW!  That, however, is supposed to change today, tho.  This first photo was taken last week during one of my lunches.  It was a lovely day!  We were near 70 degrees some of the days!  Woot!

My father works for a company that deals with snacks and beverage companies and he gets free samples a lot.  He recently introduced me to Core Organics and I have to say they are AWESOME!  I have liked every flavor I have tried so far!  YUMMO!  They say VEGAN right on the bottle, too!

A few finds over at The Raw Food World for my last shipment I received were Chocolate Snakaroons and Lemon Snakaroons from Laughing Giraffe.

I also got some Chocolate Kale Chips, Sesame Dijon Zuke Chips, and Tomatoe Pesto Chips!  Woot!

I stocked up for a few breakfasts to keep at work with some Superfood Cereal Cups.  I needed to grab some more UNsalted Sun Dried Tomatoes to add to my pantry as well as 3 pounds of Raw Cashews!  One thing to highlight is my NEW FAVORITE...Salt and Vinegar Almonds!  YUMM!  Sometimes I crave vinegar...I know that is weird but I do...and already tried these almonds and they are AWESOME!

Some of the foods I have been making at home prior to the holidays was a vegan taco meat made out of chopped cauliflower, walnuts, and Coconut Aminos!  LOVED IT!

And this Hemp Seed & Hazel Nut Sour Cream!  Not bad!

Many more posts coming VERY SOON!

Erie Veg Society, Raw Vegan Sour Cream, Apple Blossoms, & Chihuahuas

I've been in contact with the Erie Vegan and Vegetarian Society and I really wish it didn't take me over an hour to get to Erie so that I could participate more in their upcoming events.  It's going to be especially difficult in the winter months because we live in the snow belt.  But I am super excited they are so active and have so many things going on in the next year!  One of which is their first ever VegFest!  I will let you know more about the event when I am able to!

Last week I made a tisane (herbal tea) with Apple Blossoms.  I think this is the first time I have ever had Apple Blossoms.  I will be writing more about Apple Blossoms and their potential benefits for The Raw Food World NEWS Site very soon!

I'm getting into herbs again more.  I tend to go in spurts.  Same with my love for learning about Essential Oils.  My newest point of interest is Crystals.  More on that soon, too!

This past weekend I made a Raw Vegan Sour Cream made out of Macadamia Nuts.  It was pretty good!  I took the last little bit of what I had yesterday and added it to some guacamole!

My hubby told me about a 2 year old Chihuahua that needs a home in a near by city and it breaks my heart but I don't think we can take her in at this time.  I know this will be eating at me for quite some time.  At least I know her name and can be praying for her in the meantime.

CONGRATS to Jacky!  She was the WINNER of the Garden of Life Marley Fit!  I emailed you - let me know your info and I will let GoL know!