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Hi There

Happy Wednesday :)

The weather in New York is getting better and better.  We didn't have a real winter (not a problem) and spring is here early! Today is was so warm that all of the patios were full at all the restaurants near my apartment - loved it. 

I stopped by a local produce stand near my place and picked up some goodies. I grabbed 2 boxes of strawberries, 3 red peppers, an avocado, and a bag of romaine  for $7. 

I threw together a little platter for dinner with strawberries, avocado with hot sauce and red peppers to dip in the greatest hummus on earth.

Ridiculously garlicy

To keep my healthy lifestyle "balanced", I poured myself a hefty glass of wine. After a long day at work I absolutely needed this.

It felt good to have a totally raw dinner. I rarely find myself eating entirely raw meals but it definitely left me feeling fresh and healthy :) In an effort to get ready for bikini season, I need eat this type of meal more often!

Today was I crazy busy at work. I've started my new role and it is pretty intense. I really like what I'm doing BUT it is totally different than my previous role. Let's just say it's a steep learning curve and I could use a corporate jet pack to get to the top. I have a lot to learn about being in sales: being bold, aggressive and extroverted is not totally natural for me. Day by day!

How do you get through a steep learning curve? 

What are your favorite raw dinners?

For your Wednesday enjoyment, a photo of Eloise on my messy table.

Mexi-Medi Salad

You'll need these

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 In your largest bowl, put in your favorite Mexican salad ingredients

Romaine, sweet onion, tomato, shredded cheddar, 1/2 an avocado

Add the good stuff.

With some hot sauce for good measure.

Repeat at lunch. + Fake chicken.

I'm headed to a happy hour at Wicked Willy's 

Wicked Willy’s is not the bashful type: its kitschy, pirate theme-park décor—replete with nautical knickknacks, netting, chandeliers, mini–pirate ships, and a grinning skull-and-bones—is just the garnish for the bar’s nightly frat party. Appropriately, the action is dominated by hypercompetitive games of beer pong and flip cup. 

Beer pong, here I come :) 

Have a good night :) Enjoy:

Cute & innocent

Crazy & possessed.

What a Souper Day!

First, I need to give a very thankful shout out to Aly of It’s Been Real! Today I found out that I am the lucky winner of a $100 AmEx gift card!! Back in September, I entered Aly’s contest by letting her know my favorite 6 ingredient recipe. Check out Aly’s yummy vegan treats and learn about my winning recipe here http://www.itsbeenreal.net  Thanks Aly!!

Secondly, I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who responded to To Cleanse, Or Not To Cleanse! I really appreciate your input on the need and risk associated with cleanses. Considering I have a hard time avoiding carbs, I will not be doing a cleanse any time soon J

Now, let’s talk broccoli. This is a vegetable I always enjoy, but often forget about. Last night, in an effort to eat more greens, I made a huge pot of light broccoli soup. When I was little, my mom used to tell me, “Caitlin, trim the trees!!” and I would gobble up broccoli like a starving rabbit. Sexy, no? These mini green trees are high in vitamin C, folic acid, contains potassium & calcium AND is quite rich in fiber. What’s not to love?

What you need:

• 3 medium potatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 giant bushels of fresh broccoli
• 2 cubes of low sodium vegetable bouillon
• ½ a white onion
• ¾ a liter of 1% milk
• Some water
• A great big pot

trust me, your apartment will smell very home-y

 

Chop n boil broccoli and potatoes

meanwhile, saute onions garlic

throw the boiled potatoes in the food processor until it looks like icing.

then put the broccoli in the food processor until it is in itty bitty pieces (not pureed)

Put all of the veggie ingredients in your great big pot, turn on the burner to medium heat. Gradually add water until the soup is slightly thicker than the consistency you prefer. Add bouillon cubes. Simmer with a lid on for about 45 minutes. Take the lid off, turn down the heat to low and add your milk. Add black pepper & serve.

 

Have a great night :)

ps - Enjoy some cute paws: