Four months

So what is it like to be a 95% raw vegan for four months?

1. 2 sizes smaller
2. haven't been sick at all.....no colds,no headache,no sore throats, no respiratory problems, NO STOMACH gas pains or other ailments....
3. more energy
4. hardly any muscle aches...i can actually get out of bed and not hurt
5. softer skin
6. enhanced taste buds....(if i taste anything processed or when we eat out,i cannot stand the taste...it is toooooo salty or sweet for me)
7. I can eat as much nuts, seeds, fruit and veggies that i want. No more limitations on the "3 fruits a day" diet or "use imitation chemical sweeteners instead of honey diet". How can anyone limit God's pharmacy of the wonderful fresh nutritious summer fruits!

So what am i missing?
1. nothing, I feel amazing!!!!!!!

Who would have thought!

Wasp Spray

I have a friend who is a receptionist in a church in a high risk
area who was concerned about someone coming into the office on
Monday to rob them when they were counting the collection. She
asked the local police department about using pepper spray and
they recommended to her that she get a can of wasp spray
instead. The wasp spray, they told her, can shoot up to twenty
feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the pepper
spray they have to get too close to you and could overpower
you. The wasp spray temporarily blinds an attacker until they
get to the hospital for an antidote. She keeps a can on her
desk in the office and it doesn't attract attention from people
like a can of pepper spray would. She also keeps one nearby at
home for home protection. You could also keep it in your car and
it's perfectly legal. Thought this was interesting and might be
of use.

Six months old!

Can't believe Matthew is already 6 months old.
He is soooooo delicious.

Hungry Fish

Click on my fish tank to feed my fish.

Fish

Our new neighbor

Our new neighbor is an alligator living in the creek behind our house.
So now, of all times, Eddie decides he needs to cut the branches sticking out of the water.
The tree fell from our yard during Hurricane Ike.

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Kidney Beans

God's Pharmacy continued...

Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function.

And yes,
they look exactly like the human kidneys.

Beans and Rice

Soak desired amount of beans in water overnight.
Remove any bad beans that are floating in the water.
The next morning, pour off the water and replace with fresh water.
Put in enough water to cover the beans.
Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
As the beans cook, they will absorb the water, so you will need to add more.
Cook until the beans are tender.
Serve the beans in the liquid for soup,or strain and serve over rice.

walnuts-God's Pharmacy

God's Pharmacy continued...

A walnut looks like a little brain. A left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums.

We now know walnuts help develop more than 3 dozen neuro-transmittors for brain function.

Mock Salmon Dip
1. 2 cups of walnuts
2. 1 red (bell) pepper
3. 2 green onions
4. salt and pepper

Process until smooth. Delicious!

walnuts-

Grapes, God's pharmacy continued

God's Pharmacy continued...

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart.

Each grape looks like a blood cell.

All of the research today shows grapes are
profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

Grape Smoothie

1 cup grapes (frozen or fresh)
1 banana (frozen or fresh)
1/2 cup orange juice or almond milk

Blend and enjoy!

Tomatoes, God's Pharmacy continued...

A tomato has four chambers and is red...

The heart has four chambers and is red.
All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycophine,
and are indeed, pure heart and blood food.

Tomato/Basil Soup

Puree 3 large tomatoes in the food processer or blender
Add 1 scallion, about 1/2 cup tomato juice*, handful of basil, salt and pepper.
Serve cold, for best nutritional value!!!!
* the tomato juice makes this recipe not raw, but it's still pretty close to being raw.
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If you want to make it into gazpacho,
add about 1/2 green pepper, (red and yellow will work, too), and a cucumber.
To serve: put some cut up veggies into the bowl and add the liquid.
Serve cold, as well.

God's pharmacy

God made and created what we needed before we were born.
He left us clues to what foods help what part of the body.

A sliced carrot looks like a human eye
And yes, science shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function to the eyes.
The pupil, the iris, and radiating lines look just like the human eye.

Carrot Raisen Salad

Shred 1pound of carrot
Mix with one large can of crushed pineapple in it's own juice
(or one fresh pineapple, chopped in processor)
Add about 1 cup raisens
Season with orange juice and honey for desired sweetness.
The longer it sits and marinates, the better.

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Here Comes the Clowns

Clown School began last week.
Here's some pictures taken the first night.
Lots of clowns from our Alley came in support.

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A new discovery

I found a new store yesterday.
The Phoenicia Specialty Foods.
It's basically a huge middle eastern specialty store.
I would say it's like the Cosco or Sam's of the middle east.
Though there was not alot I could buy, it was a great find.
It's worth the field trip and you can eat there, as well:
12141 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077-6607
(281) 558-8225
Freshly made pita!!!!!!
What a set up...
the fabulous smell hits you as you walk in the door.

Of course, hookahs for the smokers...

Fresh fresh fruit and veggies.
The thin cucumbers are delicious and crisp.

I couldn't resist buying these fresh almonds.
They are soft, unlike the roasted ones we are use to.

I have never seen fresh garbanzos either, but I skipped
buying them since I already have plenty of dried ones.

I've seen chiclets from Mexico, this was a new twist,
one with middle eastern script. (arabic, I think)

Candy of all kinds...

Dried figs and much more dried fruit...

Kitchen goodies....

Old friends, not friends who are old

Yesterday was a good day. Abby (in the red shirt) and I have been friends since middle school. We've stayed in touch all these years. Through Facebook, we found Karen, the girl in the middle. She was also friends with us, but it has been at least 35 years since we've had any contact. It was so much fun catching up. Coincidentally, she is not the only friend that I have connected with since high school. This week, there were 4 friends....2 were planned and 2 happened to be at the same place I was at. How strange was that? I gotta start taking my camera with me everywhere.
I love Facebook.

Clown School

Are you interested in becoming a clown?
Clown School begins this Thursday.

Do you love to work with people? Want to try something new and have fun? Why not go back to school this summer -- CLOWN SCHOOL 2009!

Some of our class topics are: Clown makeup application, costuming, balloons, face painting, clown ministry, volunteering, magic & character development. All classes are taught by our experienced clowns.

• Eight week course - June18th to August 15th and includes:
  • 8 classes to be held Thursday nights
  • 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm
• Graduation ceremonies,
  • August 15 (Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm)
• Grace Presbyterian Church
• 10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77042
• Tuition:
  • $250.00 per student

(281) 437-0999 for more information

Last Day of School

Yesterday was the last day of school.
I'm ready for the beach, a good book, and a drink with an umbrella in it.
Anyone want to join me????

New clown in the house

We have a new clown in the house...

This is what we do when Sophie spends the night.
We play dress up.
In the morning, we go to ride the train at Herman Park...Sophie's favorite thing to do.

Send in the clowns

A few weeks ago, Eddie and I clowned for "The Friendship Circle" walk-a-thon. Sophie was tickled pink to see me in costume. She kept touching my nose, touching my hair, lifting my skirt to see the petticoat...and giggling. So glad she likes clowns!

Good thing for orthodontists

Looks like Matthew takes after his father.

My friend, Rifka Fishman won Teacher of the Year!!!

This week, we had our Academic Fair at school.
Our class chose Antarctica.

Antarctica: arctic animals, glaciers, and Eskimos.

Learning about penguins.

The students researched their own arctic animal on the computer.

Here are the students making an igloo out of sugar cubes and marshmallow fluff.

Our Emperor and Macaroni penguins.

Our penguin village.

We also made several class books on penguins, arctic animal, and eskimos.