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evepostapple: So I walked out of an amazing Kundalini Yoga...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:07:02 +1000

So I walked out of an amazing Kundalini Yoga class this morning, to see ladies (some of whom were in my class) with huge smiles on their faces carrying what looked like heavy boxes and making their way down the street. Interesting, I thought.

I headed up to WholeFoods to get my usual, a green juice, but something was different today. I looked over and there they were…the stacks of boxes, towering over the crowd of Lulu clad women as they struggled to lift what they could and make their way to the check out.

Yep, organic, farm fresh blueberries were going for a $1.99 a pint and in my city, that is REASON TO CELEBRATE, period.

I got home wonder what I should make first, blueberry jam, pancakes, pie? I was so confused I just sat and stared at them for awhile and then made a delicious smoothie, followed by this…

It was so freakin’ good, I just had to share the recipe with all y’all.

Zain’s Vegan Vanilla Bean & Blueberry Ice Cream

*Makes 1 Serving, I made a big batch by increasing the recipe by 4X

Ingredients:

1 Cups Unsweetened Almond Milk

1/4 Cup Light Coconut Cream (ready made or refrigerate a can of coconut milk over night and use the thick cream portion)

1 Tbsp Coconut Butter

20-25 Drops Vanilla Creme Stevia

1/4 Vanilla Bean (pods) OR 1/4 Tsp Natural Vanilla

1/16 Tsp Himalayan Crystal Salt

1 Cup Fresh OR Frozen Organic Blueberries

1 Tbsp Unsweetened Blueberry Jam

1 Scoop Vanilla SUNWARRIOR (optional but not necessary, I just wanted a higher protein ice cream)

Directions:

1. Combine ALL ingredients in a bowl until mixed throughly.

2. Freeze in a shallow dish until completely frozen.

3. Remove and blend - For best results, use a VitaMix or another Commercial Blender

StartSomeGood: The Blog: "Do or die" for migrant health

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:37:07 +1000

StartSomeGood: The Blog: "Do or die" for migrant health:

startsomegood:

There’s a prominent and growing gap in access to affordable, quality, and culturally relevant healthcare for migrants and refugees in Australia. Because of this, they hold off on seeking help until it’s too late, resulting in higher costs for everyone involved. This quickly escalates into a…

We need to support such a great cause!

softerpassions: Having nutty #greens for #dinner tonight!...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:34:26 +1000

softerpassions:

Having nutty #greens for #dinner tonight! Boiled asparagus, brocolli and green beans with a lime vinaigrette and a mix of linseeds, hemp, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds. Inspired by #nutrino #app. :-) #food #fresh #healthy #happybody #happydays #vegan

softerpassions: Ohhhh #dinner. #Pork steak marinated in English...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:34:07 +1000

softerpassions:

Ohhhh #dinner. #Pork steak marinated in English mustard, on a bed of buttery mash and boiled kale. Only slightly #healthy lol. #food #homemade #fresh #happybody

softerpassions: A weak attempt to feel all spring/summery: made...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:33:41 +1000

softerpassions:

A weak attempt to feel all spring/summery: made a cantaloupe melon and strawberry #smoothie. Oh and my nail polish matches the colour of my #drink lol. #fresh #fruits #5aday #happybody #happydays #healthy #dessert #lifeinengland #manchester

softerpassions: #Colour coordinated #lunch, also most #random....

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:14:38 +1000

softerpassions:

#Colour coordinated #lunch, also most #random. Revision has taken over, my lunch looks most unappetising. Whoops. #vegan friendly except for the lemon mousse (@marksandspencer) haha. Proper cooking will resume shortly, wherein I attempt to blog recipes for you lot once again! #thingsorganisedneatly #food

softerpassions: #Colour coordinated #lunch, also most #random....

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:53:22 +1000

softerpassions:

#Colour coordinated #lunch, also most #random. Revision has taken over, my lunch looks most unappetising. Whoops. #vegan friendly except for the lemon mousse (@marksandspencer) haha. Proper cooking will resume shortly, wherein I attempt to blog recipes for you lot once again! #thingsorganisedneatly #food

softerpassions: #dinner is served… Pork steak, boiled beans and...

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:32:49 +1000

softerpassions:

#dinner is served… Pork steak, boiled beans and new potatoes with a garlic and basil vinaigrette :-) #fresh #food #homemade #nofilter

softerpassions: Smashed this tonight! Haha. Pan-fried lemon and...

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:32:11 +1000

softerpassions:

Smashed this tonight! Haha. Pan-fried lemon and pepper chicken breast, boiled beans, new potatoes and broccoli, and a makeshift coleslaw :-p #homemade #dinner #fresh #healthy #happybody

softerpassions: Finally, #pho!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve missed this -...

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:31:38 +1000

softerpassions:

Finally, #pho!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve missed this - haven’t had pho since leaving Oz. So delicious. #vietnamese #food #happybody #happydays #chinatown #manchester (at Pho Vietnamese)

yogibabe: #beyondbackbendlove @sarendipity8 @black3dahlia ||...

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:31:18 +1000

yogibabe:

#beyondbackbendlove @sarendipity8 @black3dahlia || #happyhealthyyogis - this was a suprise! I look at @yogitoes123 pic and I’m like no way I can lift my foot like that & look its close to my head! Yay! @_kariooo || #maytheforcebewithyogis @masumi_g 💚💚💚 #yoga #feeltheyogahigh

softerpassions: #homemade #pizza for #lunch, made the dough...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:44:44 +1000

softerpassions:

#homemade #pizza for #lunch, made the dough from scratch this morning! So tasty. Recipe is from @hollywoodbaker :-) the #basil leaves were #fresh from my plant too. Hehehehe. #food #happydays #happybody

Can’t wait to make this again!

softerpassions: Just another #food photo. Today’s #Sunday...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:44:19 +1000

softerpassions:

Just another #food photo. Today’s #Sunday #lunch: beef chilli burrito, curly fries, and onion rings. Awesome stuff by #thefont #fallowfield (at The Font Fallowfield)

Photo

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:43:17 +1000

Sunday comfort

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:23:44 +1100

After a 5.2 k run and strength training, and a full day of research… I deserve this treat.

Pork & Bramley apple sausages, boiled rice, steamed cabbage and fried onions. Oh yeah

softerpassions: Not the healthiest of meals, but amazingly...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:29:51 +1100

softerpassions:

Not the healthiest of meals, but amazingly good. Mixed greens, coriander, fish fingers, Spanish chorizo, fresh orange, and an egg. #dinner #happybody #happydays #food

softerpassions: Afternoon tea with @gjepps after shopping for...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:29:33 +1100

softerpassions:

Afternoon tea with @gjepps after shopping for knitting materials :-) nothing like a good cup of #chai and gooey brownies and red velvet #cupcakes #happydays #didsbury #england (at And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon)

Need to go back home for thisssssss.

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:29:21 +1100

Need to go back home for thisssssss.

softerpassions: Tonight’s #dinner: baked pork chops marinated...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:29:03 +1100

softerpassions:

Tonight’s #dinner: baked pork chops marinated in an orange vinaigrette, on a bed of buttery mash, and topped with onions cooked in orange and lemon juice and honey :3 #food #fresh #tasty

softerpassions: Finally getting to use my @jamieoliver plant...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:28:54 +1100

softerpassions:

Finally getting to use my @jamieoliver plant pots! My plants died over winter, now that spring’s coming I’m hoping my plants will last a bit longer lol! Only have #basil at the moment, can’t decide what other one to get! #happydays #herbs #fresh #plants #jamieoliver