Coconut Fudge...

I have tried several recipes for coconut fudge, this one by Matt Amsden is one of my faves..... (I generally amend it to suit what's in my cupboards)

3 cups of raw walnuts
1/2 cup carob powder (I use cocoa)
2 cups of shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup of agave nectar (I have also used maple syrup or honey)

Grind the walnuts in a food processor until they have a buttery consistency

In a large mixing bowl combine the carob or cocoa powder and shredded coconut and mix well. Add the ground walnuts and the agave nectar (or other sweetener) and mix well.

Press the mixture into a glss baking dish, creating a flat, even layer approximately 3/4 inch think. Cut into squares and serve as is. Or cover and freeze until thoroughly chilled for a more solid consistency before cutting and serving.

Think I just might go make some now...............

namaste

Day Two....

Ok, so yesterday went well, I was able to stay off the sugar, including chocolate!  It wasn't easy by times, especially with all the Halloween candy and the chocolate bars Lucas is still selling..... but I managed to do it and lo and behold the scale was in my favour this morning by 2.2......

Speaking of the scale..... my friend...... my enemy..... some days I love you some days I hate you....

However, I have found over the course of this year that if I don't use the scale, that's when I let go. Getting on it every day keeps me accountable. I know it's not for everyone but it's what works for me.  Should have gotten on it a few more times over the summer and then I wouldn't be back where I started!  Oh well, in the words of Whitesnake.....

Here I go again.......

Detox.....

So as I begin my new adventure towards health, I must first detox.  My main concern right now is coming off the sugar high of the past few weeks.  I'm starting the day with my usual raw breakfast consisting of a mashed banana, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, raisins and a bit of agave nectar. This is my powerhouse breakfast to give me the energy I need for the day.  I've also boiled my hot water and lemon for the day and will drink lots of it.

We have our first real snowfall this morning, although I'm sure it will melt before the day is done, but for now the kids are outside enjoying it.  I'll be going for a walk in it later. I hope there is enough left on the ground. I like hearing the crunching of snow when I walk.

If I'm a little cranky the next few days, I'm sorry......

A new day.......

I didn't realize it had been a month since I last posted. How time flies!  This has been another roller coaster ride of a month and what I eat was the least of my worries unfortunately.  I had been having allergies since early September and it was really draining me and wearing me down to the point where I was exhausted all the time.  Then my son broke out in a rash that lasted just about a week..... then there are the regular things of daily life like homework and activities that take up most of my time.  Anyway, all to say it has not been a good month.  But on a positive note, I finally broke down and saw the doctor for my allergies and was given some good meds.  My energy level seem to have come back up somewhat and I am able to breathe! What a joy!!  I've also started NAET treatments for myself and my son. We've both had 2 so far.  I am very intrigued by this whole process, it is fascinating!  I love hollistic medicine!  Much better than popping pills!

Anyway, I vow that this is the weekend where I begin again.  As Pumba says "It's when you put your past in your behind"  Hakuna Matata..... it means no worries..... for the rest of your life.....

So I will not be hard on myself but just accept what happened and move forward.  Plus my favourite fruit season is about to begin.... Hooray .... pomegranates!  Can't wait to have my first juicy one!!

I have also started taking some "me-time", so far it's only been 2 mornings as I have decided to get up at 5am and do yoga for 30 minutes.  With all the sickness in the house and the lack of sleep, it's been challenging to get up for 7 let alone 5, but I will challenge myself to start doing it again.  It's time to start taking care of myself again..... I have let "me" go for too long.

Watch for more postings and recipes in the next few days.....

namaste......