tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83492063606481271662024-03-20T04:27:59.597-04:00Ravynn's Rawthentic LifeA look into the daily life of an urban Raw Foodist living in New York. No holds barred, and no perpetrating allowed.Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-23063150703593449802009-07-13T08:54:00.002-04:002009-07-13T08:57:12.218-04:00Plumangoberry Smoothie<span style="font-family:times new roman;">PEEEEAAAAACCCCCCEEEEEEE!!!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Guess who's back!??</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I couldn't remember my login to save my life...b.u.t I am here and it feels good! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">There has been so much going on in the Cipher in the last few months; all of my Twitter fam knows what's up. *smile*</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Let me bless you with a new smoothie video, this is so good and good for you!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dbYQHUKWrEQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dbYQHUKWrEQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-35163833754096220282009-03-23T18:47:00.003-04:002009-03-23T19:15:31.363-04:00Me and my Sick Cipher<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Our whole household is sick with the flu. Fever, mucus, all that nasty stuff. As of right now I don't have it nearly as bad as my boyfriend, who has pretty much been down for the count as of Friday, b.u.t I can feel it in my chest and I've been coughing since last night. My poor little baby has a fever, some coughing, b.u.t it's mainly to rid the mucus. Yuck. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">*frown*</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I think last time I had the flu was......I don't know. It's been a very very long time. All I know is that I don't like it. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">There's lots of lemons, ginger, and cayenne circulating throughout the kitchen trying to alleviate some of our discomfort. I haven't even really been hungry. I just hope I don't get the full degree my boyfriend did. *frown*</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">I'm such a whimp when I get sick. =^_^=</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-77628121206195444952009-03-21T10:47:00.002-04:002009-03-21T10:51:24.788-04:00Happy New Year (a day late!)<span style="font-family:times new roman;"><object height="285" width="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XES0X5LcyQI&hl=en&fs=1&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XES0X5LcyQI&hl=en&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><br />PEACE!!<br /><br />Tomorrow is the end of our juice fast even though as of yesterday we're now officially Fruitarian. Woot!<br /><br />I miss the whole concept of chewing so I put my coconut water in the freezer until it got nice and slushy and digging in. I never got to drink it yesterday either. =)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">How did you celebrate the New Year?</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-58689892861520574172009-03-15T17:13:00.004-04:002009-03-15T17:27:55.868-04:00Spring Equinox is the Next Level<a href="http://www.field-fare.com/assets/images/Californian_Fruit_Salad.JPG"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 402px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 448px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.field-fare.com/assets/images/Californian_Fruit_Salad.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Spring is fast approaching and I'm really wanting to reap the best of this season and be in tune with myself more than I feel I have been recently. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">My sweetie Divine, and I, will be partaking in a juice fast from March 18-22nd. The day after we will be eating strictly a fruitarian diet (I just keep going up the ladder, right?). We still get caught on the hook of occasional cooked food and I hate the way it makes me feel after I eat it (drowsy and sick). I'm tired of cleaning them skillets! =^_^=</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I feel personally, this is the best way for me to stay raw. I'm still doing the knowledge on it, and if you'd like to learn more about it check out this link<a href="http://www.fruitarian.com/ay/HowToBecomeFruitarian.htm"> on how to become a fruitarian</a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">On a more positive note I am feeling better. I have been eating more broccoli and variety of greens and also squeezing a lemon (vitamin c) over the greens to help with the absorption of iron. =) </span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">So this will elevate the remainder of my 120 day raw food experiment. I can carry my food around in my bookbag while out and about and not have to worry about leaky containers. Woot! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-63601028419331742012009-03-10T09:59:00.004-04:002009-03-10T10:05:22.056-04:00Raw when Anemic?<a href="http://www.glyconutrients365.com/uploaded_images/Glyconutrients-and-Anemia-746551.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.glyconutrients365.com/uploaded_images/Glyconutrients-and-Anemia-746551.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace, </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Hmmmm....I think I'm anemic...again.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I have been in the past, especially during my pregnancies b.u.t if I am indeed going through anemia again, it will explain why I am so tired all the time. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Maybe I need to take an iron supplement or decide if I really do need to strive for 100% raw or not. When I was pregnant the drs tried to get me to eat red meat and THAT wasn't happening. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I will have to do some research to figure out my plan of action and how I can continue eating raw and getting the iron that I need in my system. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Any tips or ideas?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace</span></div>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-56285523388275298712009-03-07T10:23:00.002-05:002009-03-07T10:29:12.720-05:00No Energy...<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace Fam,<br /><br />Today is Day 6 of my 120 day raw food challenge. Since the evening of Day 3, I've been so worn out and exhausted. I thought it was just from me being out all afternoon and evening chillin' and fixin' my brother's laptop (yes I am madd technical like that lol).<br /><br />B.u.t the couple of days I have just been wanting to lay in the bed and rest all day. The last time I've been this exhausted, I was pregnant. Sooooooooo let's hope this go round, it's something else b/c the economy is just not right to add on to our cipher at this point in time. I've never been one to really detox either, mainly b/c I've been raw to some degree for a minute. B.u.t there's a first time for everything I guess.<br /><br />I made a green smoothie this morning, ooooh it was so good. And my son wouldn't even let me enjoy it he kept pointing to my cup wanting some. At least he enjoyed it.<br /><br />I sure do love my Flip camcorder. lol<br /><br /><object height="285" width="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qyQHpFK8YZM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qyQHpFK8YZM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><br />Peace! </span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-78759065661661894772009-03-04T10:01:00.004-05:002009-03-04T10:20:11.064-05:00Day 3/120<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!<br /><br />I'm about to make some tea and munch on an orange and apple.<br /><br />The snow is still outside in abundance and I really miss the warmer weather that I became accustomed to during this time of year.<br /><br />Yesterday I feasted on an amazing smoothie...it made a lot and made me think of the tropics:<br /><br /><strong>Tropical Smoothie</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">1 mango diced</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">6 strawberries</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">1 kiwi</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">juice of 1 lime</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">bee pollen (optional) </span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">sweetner of choice</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Dole pina colada juice (not necessary b.u.t it's what I used)</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Blend and enjoy!</span></p><p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eaWU1FVpeDI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eaWU1FVpeDI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /><br />Peace!Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-55158647566042697572009-03-02T22:44:00.001-05:002009-03-02T22:45:51.580-05:00Officially on Youtube<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Woot!<br /><br /><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wSSAyUWFa_g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wSSAyUWFa_g&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Tell me what you think!</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-59109659930103325942009-03-02T08:21:00.003-05:002009-03-02T08:37:57.428-05:00In the Raw<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!<br /><br />So yesterday we set out on our Raw journey; we probably should've eaten the non raw food in our fridge the day before to avoid it going to waste. The rest of our day prior to dinner time was raw so...I'm going to chalk that up to a 'test run' =^_^= Back to our regulary scheduled programming.<br /><br />It's frigid outside and we got blasted by snow last night-so much for that springtime feeling just yet. I did purchase my video cam, and may do a smoothie video today to put up on Youtube.<br /><br />I've created a new account, so request me as a friend and subscribe so I can keep you updated on everything from raw food, to the lastest artwork, culture and life in the Boro of Queens!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/jaeldevine"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Jael Devine on Youtube</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">So this morning we're feasting on a smoothie made of carrot juice, mango, strawberry, banana and a splash of banana/pineapple/oj juice. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Lunch and dinner will be salads and/or smoothies. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">That's pretty much it! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-65952544019559676482009-02-27T23:15:00.003-05:002009-02-27T23:39:57.574-05:00120 Days 100% Raw<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">So I've decided to stop b.s'ing b/c Spring is right around the corner and I would like to ring in the New Year (not the Gregorian New Year, b.u.t the Asiatic one) as in tune with myself (Earth) as possible. I've fluctuated in degrees of Raw for about a month, so on March 1st, I'm going 120 days of 100% Raw. The whole household will be partaking in this, especially since I'm the one preparing the meals! </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">At one point, I missed cooking. I missed the satisfaction of throwin' down and gettin' props on a bomb ass dish. To be honest now, I'm tired of it. I remembered how much time I spent in the kitchen (too much!). I'd rather use that time to build with my family or do something for myself. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I may actually cave in and get a video cam, and if I do, I will be documenting my journey on YouTube. Werd.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">You may even come with me to Bed Bath and Beyond while I re-stock my culinary supplies (b/c they're still in Florida). </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-64529968246735977732009-02-26T08:45:00.005-05:002009-02-26T09:05:06.338-05:00Back on the Scene<span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />Peace!!!!!!!<br /><br />I needed some time off to attend to other things and get back on my Raw grind.<br /><br />So I'm back!<br /><br />I think what I've been missing are my lil' supplemental goodies that I coveted so much. You know, goji berries, coconut butter, all that good stuff. It made Raw more exciting. So I think this weekend I'll be placing an order, b.u.t for what, I'm not sure yet. Whatever it is though, it has to last, b/c if my sweetie gets his hands on some gojis or cashews, it's game over. They'll be gone in a few days. lol<br /><br />So on Sunday my sweetie, babies and I went to Mecca (Harlem) to attend Parliament for Father Allah's physical Day. I was able to meet my buddy finally C'BS Alife Allah, who blogs on </span><a href="http://blacktonature.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Black to Nature: Adventures of an Urban Raw Foodist</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;">. We go back to the GI2MR and SoulVegFolk days (which I'm hopping back on Give it to Me Raw woot!) so it was really peace to build with him and his alikes. Gave me more motivation to stand on my square and keep it raw!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307106179030119730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0kYMSPPwVxF7EI5wzG6zRxtWqmYLDILSSU40Wqk91nkwa3C-R4XjZmjNbYabbWQyu4MjiR-AAnfuKpkNo4AqGHMQE0B4SaLgyimpNbp-BeZOgzXdrbGf540z5t4vfmHxyDMf7aavaeAK/s320/RawGandE.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Purple Powder all day Son. LOL</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span></p>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-87700594001883294352009-02-02T13:11:00.004-05:002009-02-02T13:51:36.649-05:00Tamarind!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5VRsRedYY4qjhc_8euPizhe6KtpZ3CdmuCAbC1NN3H0rbrt4FliNiwhySkgh_aNH4mkRjo2AMyIQ-fjcvO-ITcJS-APFxO-GlotVxqpRisQi2abiVT_yDsWruVOfiIwhouNxcOVY9npD/s1600-h/tamarind.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298274126380874802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5VRsRedYY4qjhc_8euPizhe6KtpZ3CdmuCAbC1NN3H0rbrt4FliNiwhySkgh_aNH4mkRjo2AMyIQ-fjcvO-ITcJS-APFxO-GlotVxqpRisQi2abiVT_yDsWruVOfiIwhouNxcOVY9npD/s200/tamarind.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I'll be the first to say it's taken me a longggggggggggg time to try this fruit. I had seen the frozen version in the grocery store in the Goya section mingling with the other fruits such as guayabana, morada and such that I would snag on occasion to throw in my smoothies; b.u.t something kept me from trying this fruit. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">My sweetie brought a box home a few days ago and I was now face to face with either my new obsession or worst nightmare. How long was it going to take for me to buckle down and just try one? I mean, it's not like I'm about dig into a Durian**; how bad could it be? It says right on the box 'dulce'...</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">So I opened the box, and inspected the pods. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Cracked the outer shell and wondered just how the hell I was supposed to eat these...do I eat the whole thing or just scrape my teeth along the exterior? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Well, my method was to try the latter and I realized after eating the first one, it's like nature's caramel. I also realized I've had that taste before; when I've eaten authentic Indian food (like Samosas) they provide a dipping sauce (that is to die for) with tamarind in it (correct me if I'm wrong). </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ok so now I'm hooked on tamarind. Next step is to figure out what to do with it. I'm tasting a chutney or something....*creative spark*</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">mmmmm....</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">**(and for the record no I won't be trying Durian!)</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-49918343729035814112009-02-01T17:24:00.007-05:002009-02-01T19:21:14.381-05:00Pineapple Cream Smoothie<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Had a really delicious smoothie this morning, and like always I have to share: </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Pineapple Cream</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">almond milk or vanilla rice milk (still haven't tried to make my own)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">pineapple (and lots of it!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">orange juice (2:1 ratio of 'milk' to OJ)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">honey or sweetner of choice</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Blend. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I didn't have any banana, and would usually add the banana to thicken it up, but I liked how this turned out with the flavors. Almost like a spin on the Creamsicle (aka Orange Julius) smoothie/popsicles I used to have back in the day. If you really want it thick, you can add the banana, or just add more pineapple. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Pretty soon I will be venturing out to a couple of health food spots like Linda's Organic Market in Kew Gardens. I've heard about that spot for a while now and I'm really in need of some flax seeds. </span></p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Hope you enjoy on this Superbowl Sunday!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-16236953059195017132009-01-29T13:04:00.005-05:002009-01-29T13:18:57.426-05:00Here's a tip...<span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Just passing a quick tip along today. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">When at Sam's Club/Costco (which hasn't been in a while), or even the grocery store on occasion I tend to purchase the big plastic containers of salad. I hate having to dispose (recycle of course!) those containers so what I like to do is next time I'm at the store, I'll buy ingredients for a base salad (carrots, red cabbage and mixture of greens and herbs) and devote a half hour or so when I get home to washing/chopping all the veggies and putting them back into the salad container. That way if later in the week I'm on a time crunch, I can just go to the fridge, scoop out what I need from my base salad mix, and add on whatever other ingredients I'd like to use for that particular day. This also saves money from not having to go to the store every other day for more greens. </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I keep my ingredients for the base salad very simple as well and don't include cucumbers, avocado, tomato, etc because I don't want them to wilt the greens and/or die off themselves while waiting to be eaten. Those I add later depending on what I'm craving. *wink*</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-25200371242231180182009-01-24T14:13:00.007-05:002009-01-24T14:42:37.007-05:00mmm...Hummus!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdWQha32mhyO7OUgZ4FseR5wy9pBD64g2v7jM70nkJ8A4iDrWtRjJox53x_J0CtgVkkrWIlScvimBiFvc9BuyQDZb2dESQk_ycrsRhPVhiJbSac5gX2QeIzHi9-gqUpjrkvnIGDlPcIRo/s1600-h/hummus.bmp"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294944653327159602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdWQha32mhyO7OUgZ4FseR5wy9pBD64g2v7jM70nkJ8A4iDrWtRjJox53x_J0CtgVkkrWIlScvimBiFvc9BuyQDZb2dESQk_ycrsRhPVhiJbSac5gX2QeIzHi9-gqUpjrkvnIGDlPcIRo/s200/hummus.bmp" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace Fam!!<br /><br />I had the biggest craving the other day for some falafel (mmmmmmm) and Hummus, so today I'm soaking my chickpeas for some delicious raw hummus. I made it once before with canned chickpeas many moons ago and it was so delicious.<br /><br />We eat a lot of veggie wraps here in the Kingdom, so I'm hoping my sweetie will like this alternate take on veggie flavor.<br /><br />The version I'm in the process of making will be lemon/dill.<br /><br />Normally I freestyle my recipes but I'll share with you how I intend to make it. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Lemon/Dill Hummus<br /></span></strong></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">1 cup soaked chickpeas</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">extra virgin olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">dill </span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">fresh squeezed lemon juice</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">1 garlic clove</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">sea salt and pepper to taste</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">water to help with consistency</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Soak the chickpeas for about 24 hrs and let sit for 2 to 3 days to sprout. (I added a garlic clove to the water to infuse the flavor but that's optional) Add to the blender/food processor the chickpeas, garlic clove and freshly squeezed lemon juice. (no exact measurement, do it to taste but start with about a tablespoon). Turn on appliance then slowly add the olive oil and a little bit of water until it becomes the consistency of paste. Lastly add the dill (about 2 pinches of the fresh variety), salt and pepper. Adjust flavor to taste.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">And enjoy!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">For those familiar with hummus, you can really take the creativity to the next level. You can add bell peppers (or even roasted bell peppers for an even better flavor), sundried tomato, curry, cilantro/lime...the choice is yours!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">If you're on a time crunch, you can just throw in the blender the canned version but rinse off the peas first. </span></p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">As for the falafel....mmmmm...I can't guarantee a raw version just yet but I will make good on that craving very soon!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!<br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><p><br /></p></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-89551681206606877322009-01-22T08:43:00.004-05:002009-01-22T08:57:24.263-05:00Creative Energies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u-EX7hzn3gGeW63JJZ9QutdfnwyF5twbaXrDYy8W7SivOjpL5mlRIw773A4QVHq0EjbN8sHDoBecSWaFFsnHvZyjUYzL4PD1RY_cABSBY0yxf2RMKWE1TUsHlCH0AskLPimWE575V7QW/s1600-h/smoothie.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294116388503952850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_u-EX7hzn3gGeW63JJZ9QutdfnwyF5twbaXrDYy8W7SivOjpL5mlRIw773A4QVHq0EjbN8sHDoBecSWaFFsnHvZyjUYzL4PD1RY_cABSBY0yxf2RMKWE1TUsHlCH0AskLPimWE575V7QW/s200/smoothie.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Just droppin' a lil' early morning gem on a delicious smoothie I enjoyed about an hour ago. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Yesterday while I was at the store, I picked up some Goya guava juice and figured it may be a nice lil' twist to a smoothie. Indeed it was. Normally though, I will use frozen fruit but was busy with a lot of errands and didn't have time to encompass the entire store. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Guavananaberry Smoothie:</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><ul><br /><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Guava juice or nectar</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Coconut water</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">2 bananas</span></li><li><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Strawberries</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I have yet to venture out to the other boroughs to peep out any future addictions of mine b.u.t soon I will; it's too cold to be wandering aimlessly around Brooklyn and such with the Seed. Best believe when I do, I'll have pics to post. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">**For all my Vegan alikes I will be adding a recipe blog to my Cipher. I've gotten quite a few inquiries on how I get down in the kitchen so look for that in the next day or two**</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!!</span></p>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-47318180650790692722009-01-17T16:18:00.006-05:002009-01-17T16:37:17.611-05:00Heat is my best friend...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjZ_v9V5dvRsozmHcQYXisLE64PNZwaYaGXfVlImHTf0JUbMMSlSQHuDcT2mRkatLggfYBh7Um9qbJEywS2woAQ_RUVDftK5iDPcLXh7wnaJ8RZQu4pmR-2cswu9F7f_bDxHGFNt3UyOJ/s1600-h/fire+ice.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292379672157814338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCjZ_v9V5dvRsozmHcQYXisLE64PNZwaYaGXfVlImHTf0JUbMMSlSQHuDcT2mRkatLggfYBh7Um9qbJEywS2woAQ_RUVDftK5iDPcLXh7wnaJ8RZQu4pmR-2cswu9F7f_bDxHGFNt3UyOJ/s200/fire+ice.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">...indeed. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace Fam!!!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">It is brick cold here in The Rock...and there is no heat in our building! For whatever unjustifiable reason, I am still freezing. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Heat is my best friend; anyway I can take it: hot shower, hot tea, hot soup. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I can now see why so many people choose to lower their raw ratio during the winter months, granted their King or Queendom is nice and warm. Last night we had ice on the inside of our windows from the condensation! </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Today I made the two block trek to the store and picked up some fruit for smoothies in the morning but tonight I'm making some vegan empanadas (mmmm!), and tomorrow my brother is coming through whom I haven't seen in about 6 years and I'm throwing down some Vegan Cuban black beans, yellow rice and plantains just for the occasion. Aside from that I'm looking to consume as many raw fruits and salads as my cold body can withstand. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I'm eager to find out from others how they maintain their raw lifestyle in the winter. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span></div><div> </div></div>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-63864349743203309422009-01-12T13:35:00.004-05:002009-01-12T14:42:03.582-05:00Back to Business...sorta.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT1m29ubpNYnloQghE6A98h-THkUbpGBCYx-A94Pu50QJb_edido_xkUhl34AeDsajO_-dsSdwuTqfRmEsr5yuwc8Zv0qyajGoB9cCPBdc7S4I4QJHUenK7iCuA4-cOo-xHXtWZcCW0Pr/s1600-h/b25th_station.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290480706070625282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxT1m29ubpNYnloQghE6A98h-THkUbpGBCYx-A94Pu50QJb_edido_xkUhl34AeDsajO_-dsSdwuTqfRmEsr5yuwc8Zv0qyajGoB9cCPBdc7S4I4QJHUenK7iCuA4-cOo-xHXtWZcCW0Pr/s200/b25th_station.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /><br />Peace!!!<br /><br />Feels like I've been gone forever.<br /><br />Well, I'm back home (yay!) and so happy to be back in civilization.<br /><br />This week hasn't been without it's adjustments though. I'm definitely more high raw now. Smoothies and salads are definitely an everyday thing, and hopefully soon I'll be able to experiment with more raw dishes. I've gotten accustomed to preparing Vegan dishes for my honey and I; I just need to find a happy medium between the two.<br /><br />I have a confession to make.<br /><br />*giggle*<br /><br />I have a brand new love. I don't know exactly where you can find these outside of NY because I never remember seeing them in any other state I've been in, b.u.t OKF Aloe Vera King Aloe Vera Juice is soooooooo goood. There are little aloe vera filet pieces in there (organic of course) and honey and mmmmmmm....it is my new addiction. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Much more pleasant to drink than straight aloe vera juice. I couldn't find a decent picture of it online, so I'll just have to take a pic of it and post it later.</p>So that's the news for now. I'll be back tomorrow with some goodies to share!<br /><br />Peace!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-29937004336596346222009-01-03T14:00:00.003-05:002009-01-04T02:11:33.957-05:00Pineapple and Papaya Salad<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rL1WxVrDXx7S2kn76PX5vMvZ6goCHGYpz0dyqMbdPZCgkCJR7rC_Hm5Unym93w5KaFxGYBVrG7NkAACq-MdNmXlTvGpg4V_6l0JYRVTvuxdJcVQS6J6CA4CVedi7w-BV8d4kKneo8JNg/s1600-h/salad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rL1WxVrDXx7S2kn76PX5vMvZ6goCHGYpz0dyqMbdPZCgkCJR7rC_Hm5Unym93w5KaFxGYBVrG7NkAACq-MdNmXlTvGpg4V_6l0JYRVTvuxdJcVQS6J6CA4CVedi7w-BV8d4kKneo8JNg/s200/salad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287147217731126018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Mmmmmmmm.....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Salad...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">This is a short post today, I'm leaving Michigan tomorrow and I am just all over the place trying to get stuff done!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ok so this salad I made during the summer and found a picture of it stashed away in my old Flickr acct. The ingredients are as follows:</span><br /><br /><ul style="font-family: times new roman;"><li>Pineapple</li><li>Papaya</li><li>Spring salad mix</li><li>Dulse flakes</li><li>Olive oil</li><li>Bean sprouts</li></ul><span style="font-family:times new roman;">With this salad, I used the juice from the fruit to serve as the dressing. With a lil' bit of olive oil splashed on there mmm mmm mm!. The dulse flakes served as the savory part of the meal. It was really delicious.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Mango is amazing on salad as well (if you don't do like me and eat it before it reaches the plate lol). A week does not go by that I don't throw orange slices in there as well. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Remember, creativity is key!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ok so a heads up, I will be on a mini 'vacation' of sorts until January 11th. Once I get situated I will have lots more things to discuss (finally!). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace and see you back in NyC!!!!</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-21808918602604778062008-12-30T23:33:00.006-05:002008-12-31T01:17:24.312-05:00Slave Food...<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjmp1e69bC3Q1Hsp710W3JRnOOgvJYqKHkZ8Opk_9K3_4XO_aVcguBdaSsJEfE0MCQXdXPvvILGQhZnmpyhBvqADXtjhuO3Hywrrs1hSFqS3u_AJUzmJX-DC2SIOKZaK_EhPTSfkV3C-A/s1600-h/CHITLINS4.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjmp1e69bC3Q1Hsp710W3JRnOOgvJYqKHkZ8Opk_9K3_4XO_aVcguBdaSsJEfE0MCQXdXPvvILGQhZnmpyhBvqADXtjhuO3Hywrrs1hSFqS3u_AJUzmJX-DC2SIOKZaK_EhPTSfkV3C-A/s200/CHITLINS4.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285830386685970274" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Peace!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Today was quite an interesting day...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >I got a phone call this morning from the extended fam saying they were heading into Detroit and asked if I wanted to come. Of course! With me leaving to go back home in just a few days this would be my last chance to experience my (only) favorite place here in Michigan.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >So she comes through, scoops the Seed and I up and long story short, the task at hand come to find out was to swing through the Eastern Market to purchase some.....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >........wait for it.......:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Chitlins. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Yes!!! *retch*<br /><br />Oh My Gawd it was like walking into a morgue. Hog maw, pig heads, pigs feet, and every other unidentifiable body part scooped out of the deceased was all out for display and it was PACKED full of people (mainly older folk) trying to squeeze through the crowds and place their order.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >To me it didn't reek too much in there. I guess because it was such a big building and it was very open, and plus I'm used to the smell of death (sadly).</span><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" > Had I been pregnant I would not have made it through the door.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >However, tucked all the way in the corner of this one particular section of the market was a very cozy and quaint health food store. I was elated! I hung out there for a bit while the fam made their purchases. I bought some aloe vera gel (woot!), coconut water to drink on the way home and some coconut oil for my hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Unfortunately I did have to ride an hour and a half in the car with like 10 lbs of chitlins in the trunk (in an SUV so the funk just flowed freely throughout). 0_o</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >What is it about slave food that our people hold on to?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >I mean these folks were excited to get their hands on these chitlins. Who wants to spend 3 hours out of their day cleaning fecal matter out of their food? I just cannot fathom that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Is it that they believe they are paying homage to their ancestors who didn't have a choice in what they ate? Or is it that they have yet to have been liberated? I mean, the people around here are seriously about 25 years behind.</span><span style="font-family: times new roman;"> You would think the elections might have unlocked some 'freedom' within these folks but obviously not. Must've been the wrong key.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >They still talk about who has good hair/bad hair or what parent gave their child his light 'skin-did' complexion on a daily basis. The concept of 'Asiatic', 'Original Man/Woman', or 'Supreme Being' has not permeated any town north of Detroit. It's a damn shame. We're still battling amongst ourselves after all this time.<br /><br />I wanted locs done before I left and I asked this girl if she knew how to start them and she looked at me completely puzzled.<br /><br />......locs.....?<br /><br />......................dreadlocks?........'oh!!!!! no.......sorry.'<br /><br />Of course I'm asking a chick who is rocking a wig on top of a wig (word is bond) so I should've anticipated her answer but who doesn't know locs?<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >But I digress.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >I never grew up with slave food, nor anything that could be constituted as 'soul food' neither. It's a heart attack on a plate. I don't know what's so good about it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Watch people indulge in this type of food and how their body reacts shortly thereafter. It's like that scene in Sugar Hill when Roemello and Raynathan's father took that very last hit. A slightly dramatic analogy but shit, this slave food is just a slower method with the same end result.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Break free from the shackles of oppression and let that mentality (and awful eating) go!!</span><br /><br /><div style="width:300px;"><object width="300" height="110"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/m/r2w52Mq_3k/aus=false/"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/m/r2w52Mq_3k/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="110" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></div>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-59594968547334055912008-12-28T17:55:00.005-05:002008-12-28T18:23:59.888-05:00Supplements-yes, no?<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQLRyR7ICnau3BSGErk4jEOi3yLVaPEvrhi9_4qSx9LbrsR8_W7fGzd-TfWh6CqPyaDWd4BZ0FQUJ8KnP-mUkmgfpaiYqsJMGkDXpY3iRi6tbdAoxYI3L67UPCdIvO7gLQC1Yi34EHTgU/s1600-h/supplements.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDQLRyR7ICnau3BSGErk4jEOi3yLVaPEvrhi9_4qSx9LbrsR8_W7fGzd-TfWh6CqPyaDWd4BZ0FQUJ8KnP-mUkmgfpaiYqsJMGkDXpY3iRi6tbdAoxYI3L67UPCdIvO7gLQC1Yi34EHTgU/s200/supplements.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284982600157179218" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Peace Fam, </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Today I wanted to briefly touch on Supplements and see how they fit into your daily routine. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >Some Raw Food Purists will be the first to cry out, 'omg THAT'S NOT RAW!' but let's be honest, a lot of raw foodies drink hot tea (me included!-I'm not waiting all day to let the sun do it), coffee, and burn Equality (weed). I know quite a few. No matter how hard you try, nothing is ever 100% raw, unless you have your own organic garden growing in your backyard and live entirely off the Earth without any need to go to your local grocers. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Keeping it real, I hate raw food purists. They're like Bible Thumpers with a menu in their hands instead. There is no one right way to do Raw. They want you to be like them, but you don't share the same body so how can that be justified? You have to do you and listen to your body. Not these retards who don't remain dogmatic for very long; they will always fall and fall hard. Boy is that fun to watch (LOL).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >The supplements I currently take are: Vitamin B complex (tastes retched), Sunny Green's 'Total Greens' (which is a blend of Organic Kelp, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, Alfalfa leaf, Chlorella, Spirulina and vitamin/minerals), and Vitamin E (doing a natural healing experiment on myself). And technically speaking, any powders (purple corn woooot!) can be considered supplements as well since they are adding on to what you already consume. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >I do intend on switching my source of B Vitamin in the very near future with bee pollen; that pill turns my pee a fluorescent yellow and I can imagine going to do a pre-hire drug test and the whole building shut down once they take a look in that sample cup. =^_^=</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-family:times new roman;" >So what's your view on supplements, and if you do use them, which ones?</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-7652022196172476512008-12-24T10:52:00.008-05:002008-12-25T01:18:41.663-05:00Christmas and Jeebus<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7zaVxWTa8tZpM8rO90EjIAoK_4Wyn63wFkE5k_U735tGJafE3h4CYmsx3KDJT554d0rVtnlOjzadPELUAIOba41u96yOtAVHXcR4kw-2BNJu0_uaxP76oiKe3ImFJ9u919IOsfNYO4f7/s1600-h/MAD_SANTA_WWW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7zaVxWTa8tZpM8rO90EjIAoK_4Wyn63wFkE5k_U735tGJafE3h4CYmsx3KDJT554d0rVtnlOjzadPELUAIOba41u96yOtAVHXcR4kw-2BNJu0_uaxP76oiKe3ImFJ9u919IOsfNYO4f7/s200/MAD_SANTA_WWW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283394542037370114" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Fa la la la la la la la lot of crap.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">In my 'old' age (or age of awareness I guess), I've gotten out of the habit of celebrating Christmas. I mean, let's use Dec 25th to celebrate my birthday even though in all actuality it was 6 months ago. That's what the 85ers are doing.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Christmas has never been about Christ and his 'birth' for some time now. If it was, then why do people become so agitated during the Holiday season and trample over innocent store workers because of discounts? With the way our economy is now, the shit that has been on sale since Black Friday </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: times new roman;">still is, maybe even more than it was a month ago.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">People like to pull out the 'Baby Jesus in the Manger' card when it gets heavy but there are no thoughts of Jesus when that credit card is being swiped. I'm not stressing myself out to buy an assload of gifts specifically for this day when it could have been bought the day before or day after and still hold the same meaning: at the end of the day it's something new to play with (or flaunt) and there's nothing more or less to it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">When I have a Toys R Us toy catalog flapping in my face (every morning!) at 8 am (while still resting!!) with little red circles, stars and check marks all over it from my then 5 year old daughter, I knew it was getting out of hand. I stopped getting into the Xmas swing of things 3 years ago but only put up half a front for my daughter since she was already accustomed to it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">But my lil' Moon is wise beyond her years so I was able to break it down to her. She's cool with not celebrating this season anymore at home, but if the rest of her 85 family wants to spoil her and buy a pink Nintendo DS then go right ahead. That's $129 I get to keep in my pocket for a little bit longer. Everyday is a holiday in our home. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">For your viewing pleasure, I have included a YouTube video going into this post further and in more exact detail. Peace!!!</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5ZCyHBNjTmA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5ZCyHBNjTmA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-2977440724197530562008-12-23T18:36:00.007-05:002008-12-23T19:07:38.783-05:00Aloe Vera Juice!!!<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYMzCZS7HMCzlEOKe2A_6fpVJfgQtxjcuvYNCqv5UekGCoPCNhDsANiKHEMqc00kNUxUhcfGkQlrHmWqcYmIbqqTVhp9cCjbFqhdaeLKVDfMZcZKOvcA-RwyW36zTgu73uIKJzE4kGTsF/s1600-h/aloe_vera.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYMzCZS7HMCzlEOKe2A_6fpVJfgQtxjcuvYNCqv5UekGCoPCNhDsANiKHEMqc00kNUxUhcfGkQlrHmWqcYmIbqqTVhp9cCjbFqhdaeLKVDfMZcZKOvcA-RwyW36zTgu73uIKJzE4kGTsF/s200/aloe_vera.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283138489520891650" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">That's about as creative as it's gonna get. lol</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace Fam!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">A lonnnnnnnnnnggggggggg 24 hrs later I have the info in which I know you crave. =^_~=</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;" >Aloe Vera Juice!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">When I was living in Florida a daily ritual of mine was to take a shot of Aloe Vera juice both first thing in the morning and right before bed. It's an acquired taste, that's for sure but the way I look at it, it's more beneficial than those shots I took of Bacardi 151 in my hey day, right?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Ok, so why is Aloe Vera Juice so good for you?</span><br /><br /><ul style="font-family: times new roman;"><li>Improves circulation</li><li>Regulates blood glucose levels</li><li>Promotes healing of bones and joints</li><li>Strengthens the immune system</li><li>Defends the body against bacteria</li><li>Heals ulcers</li><li>Detoxifies your body<br /></li><li>Cleanses the colon</li><li>Improves/eliminates constipation</li><li>Aids in weight loss</li></ul><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The recommended dosage is only 2-4 oz. a day. If you suffer from Crohn's Disease, colitis, appendicitis, or are dealing with any other type of intestinal issues, please consult your holistic physician.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I've even seen some sites where they do not advise using aloe vera juice while menstruating, yet with other sites, it's recommended. I can say for the few months I did take it to the head, I had no problems, even while nursing. Just listen to your body.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I do not remember the brand that I purchased, but it was in an opaque bottle and needed to be refigerated. Again, like with the coconut water, I do not purchase anything that is in an aluminum can or isn't 100% natural.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">In other news, I have been reunited with my smoothie/blender cup. I feel so at peace. I was so lost without my smoothies. lol</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">This song is dedicated to my blender/smoothie cup. I love you...</span><br /><a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpHVEMcahRrCCzi4doBpnvoPHmRXnrWkcrvVat9ACkafkigQXIkwDp8zw73W5B38cGFa5bGloFlySlo0ebXUiz375uV9Fkq0Q4OuKVaBMRgFI0A28AayILFQ08kiwzPdIpFdP6pskDiyW/s1600-h/blendercup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpHVEMcahRrCCzi4doBpnvoPHmRXnrWkcrvVat9ACkafkigQXIkwDp8zw73W5B38cGFa5bGloFlySlo0ebXUiz375uV9Fkq0Q4OuKVaBMRgFI0A28AayILFQ08kiwzPdIpFdP6pskDiyW/s200/blendercup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283139969975629474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><div style="width: 300px;"><object width="300" height="110"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/m/LAx-9sx2yI/aus=false/"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/m/LAx-9sx2yI/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="300" height="110"></embed></object><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><br /></span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-72581942087279462552008-12-20T13:05:00.003-05:002008-12-20T13:31:21.085-05:00Smoothie!? (or lack thereof)<span style="font-family: times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I've been without any smoothies for 2 days. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Before you even ask why, I'll tell you. =^_^=</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I left my blender/smoothie cup at someone's house and am completely snowed in. (ok it's more like a foot of snow, but that's more than enough for me at this moment). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">If I'm lucky I will be reunited with it tomorrow but that's entirely too long to go without my smoothies. Everytime I open the fridge I have these coconuts, pomegranate juice, greens, and such just staring at me waiting to be used. And unfortunately I'm not in a creative enough mood to do something else with them other than eat or drink them as is. Just salads, simple fruit and more salads.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">16 days left and I'm out of here. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">But I was going over my most recent </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.twitter.com/ravynnnature">Twitters</a><span style="font-family: times new roman;"> and I found a smoothie recipe I posted that I never dropped here so....this is for Eternal Earth and her cipher of Earths to try out and let me know what you think. I think this one I ended up having as a 'nightcap' of sorts and it was off the glass: </span><br /><ul style="font-family: times new roman;"><li>Lemon juice</li><li>Watermelon</li><li>Banana</li><li>Oj</li><li>Honey</li></ul><span style="font-family: times new roman;">It's got that tang almost like a pink lemonade or something....mmmmm</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Now I want one. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">=(</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">I'm going to live vicariously through whoever drinks and enjoys this. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Tomorrow: Why Aloe Vera Juice is....just so beneficial! (I'll come up with a more creative title by then). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Peace!</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349206360648127166.post-18155991524053104072008-12-18T21:13:00.004-05:002008-12-18T21:31:07.471-05:00Theme Salad: Mardi Gras!<a style="font-family: times new roman;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-qCUpJIhO6ycervs5mi52wK48Qffm0OqVOysVJVf5EnS1BlMlMTSDlxzN-ztsmzAkK91khLoP9lZ2kxxBaw5OTwNbsoaxjRLjjWTNXB2qgmF3FygUg_Rsmi6rS9aa9DQjOuL4fJdQrxN/s1600-h/mardigrassalad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-qCUpJIhO6ycervs5mi52wK48Qffm0OqVOysVJVf5EnS1BlMlMTSDlxzN-ztsmzAkK91khLoP9lZ2kxxBaw5OTwNbsoaxjRLjjWTNXB2qgmF3FygUg_Rsmi6rS9aa9DQjOuL4fJdQrxN/s200/mardigrassalad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281319195022774274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Something random reminded me that I had a picture on file on <a href="http://www.soulvegfolk.com/">SoulVegFolk</a> of a salad I used to make during the summer that was so good I ate it three days in a row. My 'Mardi Gras' salad. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Why Mardi Gras? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">No reason in particular.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I like to take it to the next level with my salads by creating color themes. In this case it was Green, 'Gold', and Purple. This will ensure that I'm incorporating the variety I need in my daily routine. I've also made an 'Irie' and 'Italian Stallion' salad focusing on red/green/yellow and red/white/green respectively. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">So what's in the Mardi Gras salad? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">From what I remember: </span><br /><br /><ul style="font-family: times new roman;"><li>Spinach</li><li>Dandelion greens</li><li>Green leaf lettuce</li><li>Cucumber<br /></li><li>Green and yellow bell peppers</li><li>Red cabbage</li><li>Red onion (about as purple as I'm going to get)</li><li>Grapes (didn't think of it at the time but would pair well)</li><li>Dulse flakes</li><li>Agave/Dijon dressing with regular dijon mustard, olive oil for consistency, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and agave for sweetness.<br /></li></ul><span style="font-family:times new roman;">There you go! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Get the babies involved too; maybe they have a favorite colorful character on tv that you could emulate and morph into their favorite salad. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I think that'll be on the menu for this upcoming weekend. Try it and let me know what you think!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Peace!</span>Queen Infinite Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195175014990483813noreply@blogger.com2