All Y'all Cannot Compete

It's not your fault that anyone who's anyone loves Avocado.

Don't blame yourself for feeling less liked, Apple. Your nutritional value is unmatched.
And Pear, your unique shape gives you flair amongst other produce.
And hey, Pomegranate, over there being so pink. I like the color pink.


But if we are being realistic, Avocado is probably the greatest food on Earth. In all areas that are Food, Avocado delectably compliments any assortment of fine gourmet one might encounter. To go along with my Pesto Walnut sauce (posted below), I made an Avocado dressing for my salad. 

To make 2/3 Cup:
1/2 cup avocado flesh
1/4 cup coconut cream
5 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice
pinch of salt

I don't have a picture of my final master piece but it was ...

 || Arugula, Orange and Grapefruit slices, Pine Nuts topped with Roasted Red and Gold Beets, Coconut fried Tofu tossed in the Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing ||

Without a doubt, I will make this meal again & share with you, in all its glory, the finished product.

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You Say Pasta?

I say Pesto!

Basil, you say? 
Olive oil? A given
Parmesan, but of course!
Garlic. Wouldn't be as delicious without.

Walnuts? Hmm, Curious.

Yes, a traditional pesto will call for pine nuts, the ever-so-fancy nut that sells for much more than a college student should even think about spending on nuts. Walnuts add a similar flavor are honestly just as, if not more, delicious. They are a good source of Copper and Manganese, both of which have recommended daily requirements, according to the New York Times, at 900 mcg/day and 310 - 320 mgs/day, respectively. If these numbers don't interest you, let's move onto the good stuff. 

 Add the Parmesan and Walnuts

 And the Garlic

 Add Basil && Olive Oil

 And below is the beautiful outcome of Pesto Walnut

 (With a couple basil leaves for a centerpiece at dinner)

|| Lemon Chicken, Lemon Parsley Caper Garnish with Pesto Walnut Spaghetti ||

IT WAS SO GOOD.

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Beetle Juice

Beetle Juice Beetle Juice Beetle Juice!

Remember Tim Burton's spooky Halloween classic, Beetlejuice? I certainly do. But I am not writing to you today with a movie review. Today, I decided to use up some of the veggies in our fridge; with the addition of Apples and fresh orange and lime juice for some natural sweetness.

|| Beets Apple Carrots Hint of Lime & Orange ||

Apple, Beet and Carrot Juice Liver Tonic

|| Credit Health Ambition ||

Drinking this liver tonic and detox juice a couple of days a week for a fortnight should have some noticeable effects on your mood and energy levels and start to improve the tone of your skin. You may end up liking it so much that you want to have it long-term and see just what it can do to improve your liver’s function and by association your appearance, general immunity and ultimately your overall health.


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OMFJ

Oh, My Fabulous Juice

...A late night snack for 549

|| Pineapple, Banana, Spinach, Ginger ||

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B.Y.O.P

Bring Your Own Pumpkin

|| Event name credit to Tay Siegs||

Ah, October. Oktober. Monstober.

I completely forgot how in the spirit I become every Halloween season. So.. prepare for many a jack o' lanterns, pumpkin cider martinis and a very first homemade actual pumpkin pie. Over pacing break I really took pumpkin crafting to another level and as we are heading back to Lehigh tonight and tomorrow to start class, I am MORE EXCITED THAN EVER to celebrate my last october and Halloween as an undergrad and with my pledge class. Click here to customize your own pumpkin carving template. 

Homemade Actual Pumpkin Pie

Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Allspice, Cloves, Pumpkin Cuts, Evaporated Milk || All blended together

Carving all these pumpkins was tough. But so worth it in the end.

Threw all of my ingredients in the Vitamix, pumpkin guts included to make a delicious pie batter.

Coated my pie crust in cinnamon for extra flavor!

And voilà!

|| NonLibby Homemade Pumpkin Pie ||





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Let's Put It To A Vote

As promised, I will make my #socialndigitalLU marketing class a juice in the spirit of my blog.

 Tell me what your favorite fruits and vegetables are via this survey monkey link below. I will bring a juice within the next two weeks. I gave you the option to chose as many fruits and veggies as you like. Given the results, I will mix up something delicious that everyone will love!

Survey Monkey for Juice 

To my loyal Juicehead followers,

I want to hear your opinion too! What are your favorite fruits and veggies?! 

Yours truly, 

Krissy

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