FORKS & BEANS

My co-worker introduced me to "Forks&Beans" today....undoubtedly my life will NEVER be the same. 

I love this blog!  Gluten, egg, and dairy free? Get out.

Please do yourself a favor and say hello to Cara over there @ Forks&Beans. 

Z

INSTANT KARMA

There's a reason why it's called "classic rock."

They call it classic rock because it's really groovy.

"Don't surround yourself with yourself, move on back two squares, 
Send an instant karma to me, initial it with loving care." 

Hope this groovy tune brightens your day like it did mine.

Peace.

CHOCOLATE ELVIS

First of all let me begin with a disclaimer: I do not pretend to know the nutritional value or significance of this shake.  My mom's like, "Oh no, peanut butter, calories" and I'm like "huh, calories? Fat? Wuuhh?"

But here's what I figure, it's PACKED with greens, fruits and vitamins so let's have a ball, shall we?

I made up this smoothie one day when I was craving some chocolatey goodness.  I know my picture shows that I made it in a tiny blender (by Cooks, holla! - The less expensive version of The Nutra-Bullet) but I would make this recipe in a large blender if you have one.

Shall we commence? Well then look no further but below

CHOCOLATE ELVIS (Mmmm!)

1 Banana

2 Large kale leaves

1 Packed cup baby spinach

3 Tbsp natural peanut butter

3 Heaping Tsp cocoa

1 Tsp SP Complete 

2 Cups almond milk

1 Tbsp agave nectar

1 Cup frozen blueberries

"Velvet Elvis" - Alex Wintson

THAT'S KINDA KEWEL

Was checkin' out Teen Vogue this month and guess who I saw?

Moi! 

Z

AM I REALLY

"Hey, what are you doing out here?  You're thinking about everything aren't you?  I know it's crazy, just don't think of it like that.  Nothing has to mean anything."

"Eventually, there will be a time for clearer thinking."

IS THIS DARKNESS OR THE DAWN?

"So show me why you’re strong
Ignore everybody else,

We’re alone now."



Z

MARRIAGE

You know who you are.

THE BIG V

ZAPORA'S VS VEGANISM 

(TAKE TWO)

(this photo is irrelevant)

Remember my wimpy attempt at veganism?

Yea you do.

You totally do.

Well this is take two, for real folks.  I am encouraged because the first time I tried to be a vegetarian (at the humble age of 12) I was faithful to the lifestyle for 2 years until I went to high school and it was SO uncool and I was SO not cool enough yet to be myself.  Thank goodness for college and Skinny Bitch.  I will never eat meat again, 7 years and counting. (Oops  I'm showing my age).  ANYWAY moral of the story is 2nd times the charm (in my case).

SO so so so....I digress. 

This weekend I went VEGAN CA-RAZYYYY and let loose in the kitchen.  (Watch out Momma you've got competition). One of my creations was DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER!!!!

Whaaaaatttt??? I know right?  This is my solution to Nutella.

So whatever whatever enjoy.

(adapted from  Dr Axe)

Ingredients

-1 cups raw almonds

-1 cup toasted almonds

-1/6 100% cacao

-1/6 semi sweet chocolate chips

-1tsp coconut oil

-1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions

-Blend all ingredients until smooth (takes about 5 minutes, I used a food processor)

Z

MISS, MS

Ever miss someone?

SWIMMING IN THE FLOOD

"Swimming in the Flood" - Passion Pit

Z

HELLO, IT'S ME

Z

Most of the time I behave

I do whatever I am told

I try to dance with my eyes closed

I try to stand what I can not change....

But I have tiger dreams.