NO to GMOs!

Doing a lot of research today and I came across this video!

"Mike's Anti-GMO rap is not only great music, it's just the kind of creative way we need to get the message out to people who may not even know they are eating dangerous genetically modified organisms every day. Great job Mike!"

- Jeffrey Smith, executive director, Institute for Responsible Technology

"Just say no to GMOs is the Battle Hymn for our new Organic Republic. Take action against Monsanto and their mad scientists and indentured politicians."

- Ronnie Cummins, Director, Organic Consumers Association

Warrior Dash 2011

After Finishing the Race

This weekend I Ran in the Warrior Dash.  It was so much harder than the dirty 30! Almost the whole thing was up hill! My calves are still burning! I did not do as well as I wanted to go, but I will be better prepared next year! After the race we also made the dumb choice thinking it would be faster to walk to our car then to wait for a shuttle.  We needing up walking/running around 3 miles to our car after the race in only socks because we donated our shoes.  It was a very very long day.  

I am now training harder and looking for a new race to enter and prepare for! It feels great crossing a finish line! 

I'm Hooked.

I have this best friend and we pretty much discuss everything. However, when he started watching a show that I had never seen before it created this exciting topic for him that I just could not understand.  
Last week I was more or less ordered to start watching this AMC series called Breaking Bad then we would be able to talk again.  I had been meaning to get caught up but never made the time.  Since starting this series I feel like I have to stop watching it and make time for other things like responsible adult stuff!! Seriously this show has stole all ALMOST all my free time. 
I started watching Season one last wednesday and tonight I am on Season three. There are only three episodes left before I will be on the current season and can get back to real life, however will probably suffer from episode withdraws! 

Cooking List::

I have my eye on the following things to prepare in the next upcoming coming weeks:

• Good Morning Green Drink: http://www.rawmazing.com/smoothy-thursday/
• Wilted Kale Salad with a Creamy Chipotle Dressing:http://therawchef.com/therawchefblog/wilted-kale-salad-with-a-creamy-chipotle-dressing#more-110

• Lasagne : http://therawchef.com/therawchefblog/lasagne-recipe
• Guacamole Hummus: http://www.shutterbean.com/guacamole-hummus/
• Tuscan Kale Salad: http://www.shutterbean.com/tuscan-kale-salad-pecorino/
• Vegan Carrot Cherry breakfast cookies: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/08/vegan-carrot-cherry-breakfast-cookies/#more-6361
• Whole Wheat Flatbread and herb yogurt cucumber dip:http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/08/whole-wheat-flatbread-with-herb-yogurt-cucumber-dip/#more-6280
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Labor Day 2011

My Little Girl IS indeed a CAMPER! 

This week on very very shot notice Ella and  I took our first camping trip together! I worked late Sunday with my best friend Christina as we are closing down the bar at 3am she tells me I should go with her , her little girl, and our friend Dustin.  I am a planner and I like to plan things out so I told her it sounded like fun but in the back of my head knew on this 10 hour notice that I probably wouldn't go! Well in attention to being a planner I am also spontaneous and if talked into something enough will be all for it! On my way to pick up my little girl Monday morning at 10am I received a call from my good friend Dustin who was put in charge by Christina to talk me into going.  It didn't take much convincing for me to say yes.  I picked up Ella, packed up my car as fast as possible, borrowed my friends tent, and then was on the road in less than 2 hours!
Camping with Ella was a lot of fun! She really enjoyed herself and the outdoors! Christina did forget her tent but we lucked out because I borrowed an 8 person tent.  Even with the 5 of us cuddled in one tent Tuesday morning was cold! Plus with the on going fire banned that ment no bon fire....maybe next time..

Ella and Merrit- We made it through the night! 

 My Friend Rusty's Tent is Awwwweome! 

Eating Lunch on the Rode as we head back home- This little girl cracks me up!

Forks Over Knives

I finally finished watching Forks Over Knives today and thought I was a wonderful movie which is now on netflixs! Really makes me question my eating habits and lifestyle.  I am inspired  by every book, movie, article, or whatever material is out there that contains information on the healthiest life style possible.
I am passionate about  my daughter and I living a life style free of sickness and disease. I highly recommend watching this film.

Thank you Matthew Kenney!

Have you ever heard of Matthew Kenney? Well if you have not then let me tell you about this awesome chef! One of his restaurants is here in Oklahoma City called 105 degrees.  I bought Matthew Kenney's RAW book before we even had one of his restaurants and the whole raw movement is something I love! About 3-4 years ago I purchased a VITA Mix and tried living raw, however my Vita Mixer only saw veggies and nuts for a short time before it started making evening cocktails! Fail.
The idea behind the Raw movement is not only living a vegan life style but also eating vegetables in more of their natural state so that the nutrients are not cooked out.
Yesterday my Dad and I had a lovely Dinner at 105 degrees and we both were in awe over how great the food was and how wonderful we felt after leaving! When my Dad and I use to go to Dinner we would normally leave the restaurant bellies full and ready to find a couch/bed. This is no longer the case! Times have changed and I can't be more proud of my father for the healthily life style he is striving to live every single day!
Yesterday's Dinner has me remembering how much better I use to feel when I didn't pollute my body with animal products every day. This week I am giving myself a challenge to go the whole week on a vegan diet.  No meats and no dairy. I think my skin is starting to get that glow just thinking about it!

‘chips and guac’ 

fork crushed avocado, cacao-corn chips,pickled green chili, smoked salt, mole

caprese

local tomatoes, basil, macadamia cheese

the classic summer tomato lasagna

macadamia ricotta, sun cured tomato marinara, pistachio pesto

sweet corn ravioli

broccoli rabe, corn-mint relish, green tomato fondue