Banana Ice Cream w/ Strawberry Sauce - Recipe

This raw dessert recipe has become one of my all time favorites!

It´s ¨ice cream¨ but because it´s made with all healthy ingredients, you can enjoy eating this treat at anytime of the day... you don´t have to wait until after dinner.

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Click the link below to view this recipe video live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDTWLsm5yxU

INGREDIENTS

Three-Four, Rough Chopped, Bananas - Frozen

1 Cup Berries of your choice or Cherries

4 Dates, Pitted

Water

RECIPE

SAUCE

- Blend berries, dates and a little water together until a smooth consistency is formed.

- Strain sauce into a bowl to remove all seeds.

ICE CREAM

- Using a juicer, blender or food processor, blend bananas alone or with a little water to create the ice cream consistency you desire.

- Pour some ice cream into a cute serving dish and top with strawberry sauce.

Yields Approx. 2 Servings

(Depending on your appetite!)

Enjoy your raw and healthy treat!

What´s your favorite raw, healthy dessert recipe?

Lots of love!

xx

Liz

Hippie Halloween Make Up

Still don't know what to be for Halloween?

Here's an idea... be a HIPPIE!

It's a super easy look to pull off and it looks great on everyone!

Click the link below to view this Hippie Halloween tutorial live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg3fRGJKRZk

PRODUCTS

FACE

Basic Hydro Matte Foundation - Light

Coastal Scents Camo Quad Concealer - Medium

Essence Mosaic Pressed Powder - Adorable

Bare Escentuals - Faux Tan

Deliplus - Bronzingold

Sigma Blush - Not Fade Away

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish - Red Head

BROWS

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit - Light

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - Clear

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Elf Cream Eyeshadow Duo - Blueberry

Coastal Scents 88 Matte Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Eyeshadow - Vanilla

Basic Kohl Eye Pencil - 06

Coastal Scents Gel Eyeliner - True Black

Essence Multi Action "False Lash Effect" Mascara - Black

Ardell False Lashes - Demi Wispies

LIPS

Essence Lipstick - Frosted

Essence Lip Gloss - Rising Star

NAILS

Lady Merit - No.13

Kiko - 298

What are you going to be for Halloween?

xx

Liz

What I'm Wearing Today - Fall Lunch Date w/ Friends

Today is one of those inbetween fall days... it's not too warm but not too cold either.

I'm off to lunch with some friends... here's what I'm wearing.

 

Click the link below to view this video live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeJpAlQVN08

Floral Print Dress - Friday's Project

Slouchy Sweater - Dillards

Black Tights - Dillards

Wooden Wedges - Nine West

Three Strand Drop Earrings - Target

Over Sized Black Beaded Ring - Handmade by a friend

What are you wearing today?

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xx

Liz

Raw Zucchini Pasta with Marinara Sauce - Recipe

This past weekend I had a dinner party to attend and decided to experiment with a raw recipe I've been meaning to try.

I was so happy with how it turned out and my tastebuds were too!

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Click the link below to view this recipe video live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmoHxhLNqw

 

Eating raw food is so yummy and healthy!

INGREDIENTS

(Two servings)

PASTA

2 Zucchinis, peeled

MARINARA

3-4 Roma Tomatoes

Handful Sundried Tomatoes, Soaked

4-5 Dates, Pitted

1 Red Pepper

RECIPE

- Peel or spiralize zucchini and place in a pasta bowl.

- Rough chop all the sauce ingredients and blend together until a smooth consistancy is formed.

- Poor marinara sauce over pasta and enjoy!

See how yummy it can be to eat a raw vegan diet?

I'm loving it more and more by the day!

Feel free to share your own raw recipes with me as well as your blog link!

Lots of love!

xx

Liz

Fruit & Vegetable Salad w/ Persimmon Dressing - Recipe

Here's a simple, healthy, and 100% raw vegan salad and dressing that I've been loving to eat lately using all fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season now.

Below are some photos of the salad and further down below you will see the list of ingredients needed and recipe directions so you can create this exact salad in your home.

Okay... I better get to it because I'm getting hungry just looking at this salad!

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Click the link below to view this recipe video live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXpNyK-Fh3A

INGREDIENTS

SALAD

7-8 Leaves of Red Leaf Lettuce

1 Large Tomatoe

1 Large Cucumber, peeled

1/4 Red Pepper

1/4 Green Pepper

1/2 Apple

Handful of Pomegrante Fruit

DRESSING

Juice/Inside Fruit of two Persimmons

RECIPE

SALAD

- Wash all of your fruits and vegetables well.

- Tear the lettuce leaves and place in a large bowl or salad plate.

- Slice or chop tomatoe, cucumber, peppers, and apple to consistancy of your choice and place in salad bowl/plate with lettuce.

- Place a handful of pomagrante fruit ontop of salad.

DRESSING

- Squeeze the juice/inside fruit from two persimmons into a small bowl.

- Once all persimmon juice/inside fruit is in the bowl, remove any skin.

- Pour over salad and toss all ingredients together.

Hope you all enjoyed this 100% Raw Vegan Salad and Dressing Recipe!

More to come!

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What's your favorite salad and dressing recipe?

xx

Liz

What I'm Wearing Today - OOTD - October 15, 2010

Another fall, casual and comfortable outfit of the day for you all.

I love the simplicity of this look.

Click this link below to view this OOTD video live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPmfenNC82k

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

Caramel Leather Boots - Vivies

Dark Wash Jeggings - Zara

Chocolate Brown Scoop Neck Sweater - Westrags

Charm Neckalce - Local Hand Made Jewelry Boutique

What are you wearing today?

xx

Liz

MICHAEL TODD: Review & Fall Make Up Tutorial

MICHAEL TODD

http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/mitococoso.html (US)

http://www.love-makeup.co.uk/michael-todd-cosmetics-m-40.html  (UK)

Click the link below to view this review/fall tutorial live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBRTJzyysk

PHOTOS OF THIS LOOK

MICHAEL TODD COSMETICS

 Lipstick - Awe

 Trio Palette

Matte Eyeshadow - Baby Pink

Frosted Eyeshadow - Lush

Powder Blush - Zodiac

Everything Stick - Dixie 

Eye Shadow Base

FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS USED IN THIS LOOK

FACE

Michael Todd Everything Stick - Dixie

Basic Natural Make Up - Nougat

Coastal Scents Camo Quad Concealer Palette - Medium

Essence Mosaic Powder - Adorable

Bare Escentuals - Faux Tan

Michael Todd Powder Blush - Zodiac

BROWS

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit - Light

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - Clear

EYES

Michael Todd Eye Shadow Base

Michael Todd Matte Eyeshadow - Baby Pink

Michael Todd Frosted Eyeshadow - Lush

Coastal Scents Gel Eyeliner - True Black

Essence Multi Action Mascara "False Lash Effect" - Black

LIPS

Michael Todd Lipstick - Awe

BRUSHES
Sigma
MAC
Sonia Kashuk

Have you ever tried any cosmetics from Michael Todd?

xx

Liz

What I'm Wearing Today - Monday, October 11, 2010

Today it's a little chilly and damp out because we got so much rain yesterday... it was beautiful and I didn't mind it because I had the day off! (:

I was thinking about what I should wear on this chilly, damp day and I decided on a slouchy, black, knit sweater that I love and figured I would show you all.

Here's what I'm wearing today...

Click the link below to watch this video live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0LIkOwSAZE

Black Ankle Boots - Vives

Seven For All Mankind Boy Cut Jeans - Sacks Fifth Avenue

White Lace Tank Top - Friday's Project

Slouchy Black Knit Sweater - Department Store

White Black Cranberry Leopard Print Bracelet - Market in NYC

Chandelier Drop Earrings - Target

What are you all wearing today?

xx

Liz

Date/Coconut Roll - Raw Dessert Recipe

This recipe has become one of my new favorites for several different reasons...

1... I love sweets and this is a super sweet treat

2... It's super easy to create; it only contains four ingredients and it's fun to make

3... It's 100% raw and healthy (:

(Even people who don´t eat a raw diet will love this treat!)

Click the link below to view this recipe video live...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWcx4o8NLZE

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Dates, without pits

1 cup Raisins

1 cup Almonds, ground finely

3/4 cup Coconut, shredded

RECIPE

- Place dates and raisins in food grinder. Grind until well blended.

- Use your hands to combine 1/2 cup of ground almonds with date and raisin mixture.

- Roll mixture into balls, about the size of a ping pong ball, and roll in ground coconut or almond.

Enjoy!

What´s your favorite raw or healthy dessert recipe?

xx

Liz

What I Eat Daily - Raw Food Vegan Diet - Update

Ever since I stated in one of my videos that I have begun my journey with eating a raw food vegan diet, I have gotten so many requests to show you all what I typically eat on a daily basis.

Below are some photos of food that I enjoy eating on almost a daily basis...

Click the link below to watch this video live...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyw6slE-Tc8

Banana and Kiwi Smoothie

(Meal One)

Grapes, Raw/Natural Almonds and Date/Coconut Balls

(Meal Two)

(Recipe video/blog post for Date/Coconut Balls coming soon!)

Large Salad w/ Homemade Vinegar/Honey Dressing

(Meal Three)

Fresh Pineapple Slices and Grapes

(Meal Four)

 Small Salad - Large Cucumber and Tomatoe

OR...

Few Pieces of Fruit - Apples

(Meal Five)

Dried Fruit (Cranberries) and Raw/Natural Sunflower Seeds

(Snack Option)

What does you daily diet consist of?

xx

Liz