Naked Party!!

Good friends, Good food, and great clothes!!!

Sunday was the first time I hosted a Naked Party! I had attended one years ago @ The Soma Center & haven't been able to attend another one since. It was a lot of fun to have friends over that I usually don't get to see outside of the yoga studio. What happens is this:

Everyone brings anything.....I mean anything....they no longer want. 

We share with each other.

We donate whatever is left to charity.

Pretty cool!

It is a productive & meaningful way to connect with friends.....and get rid of all that shit!!

The best part was the food....of course. I attempted to create my first raw cookies.....rawkies! I thought they were great....my mom.....not so much! To each her own!!!

This weekend I also made my first batch of almond milk.....super easy and amazingly yummy! Now I am searching for the perfect recipe to use the almond pulp in. I love the no waste part of raw food.

Daryl & Chandler have zoomed up to VA for the week so I am manning the fort! I can't even take sunrise pics anymore b/c I am half way to work by then! I love waking up early.......if only I could get to bed early.

Stay tuned for more kitchen creations & journeys!

Shanti Ommmmmmmm

sunrise......oh yeah!!

one of the few benefits of rising before the sun! completely worth it!!

this is truely the perfect way to start the day....soothing purple hue and the sight of water.....AWEsome

energy field of a sprout.....too cool!

SUPER ENERGETIC SPROUTS

Sprouting Life

The many benefits of these little wonders!!!

Alfalfa sprouts contain significant dietary sources of phytoestrogens—known to have preventive elements for cancer, heart diseases, menopausal symptoms, and osteoporosis.

Sunflower sprouts are rich in lecithin and vitamin D. Sunflower sprouts have the power to break fatty acids and lead to easy digestion.

Broccoli sprouts are known to have anti-cancer properties. Peppery flavor makes good taste for salad.

Clover sprouts are known as an anti-cancer herb. It have significant source of isoflavones.

Onion sprouts contain about 20% protein, and a very good source of vitamin A, C, and D.

Lentil sprouts contain 26% protein, and you can eat it raw without cooking.

Radish sprouts have four times more vitamin A and 29 times more vitamin C than milk. Can you believe that it has 10 times more calcium than potatoes and more vitamin C than pineapple? Radish sprout is the most popular variety among Japanese families.

Mung bean sprouts are good source of protein, fiber, vitamin C and A, and with low calories.

Soybean sprouts are a favorite of Japanese and are high in protein, fiber, vitamin C, and folate.

Sprouts, especially green leafy sprouts are great to eat for everyday living. With less expense, you can get vitamin A, B, C, fiber, protein, and enzymes that can aid digestion. In addition, sprouting destroys the seed's natural preservative enzymes that inhibit digestion.

I know I'm a dork about food but it's so exciting for me to eat something that is so amazingly restorative & energetic. Today is the day that my Excalibur Dehydrator is arriving.....super stoked about it! I can't wait to make this recipe that I learned at  workshop with Linda Frees for

 Blueberry Cookies.

I'll let you know how it turns out!!

Also....check out the soon to be released post @ The Sweet Cupcakers blog. We had a lovely day making super yummy treats......I made Vegan Lemon Zest Cupcakes. They were decent considering that it was only the 2nd time I've attempted to bake in the last 5 years!