Like a Circus

Cocoa Bliss Buckwheat Granola with Hemp Milk and Banana Slices. Topped with Strawberry Shortcake Cashew Creme.

Morning morning! What could this colorful concoction be? Well knowing I wanted to make it a special chocolate covered week, more on that later, I brought out all the show stoppers. Being that Kaia Foods was more then generous sending over some goodies for me to enjoy. I've been dreaming of this mix granola since I opened the package a few days ago...the cocoa bliss buckwheat granola. By far the best granola I've ever had! Each cluster of buckwheat is rolled in pieces of dates and dusted with cocoa. Yeah it was that good!

With such a fun thing like chocolate I thought I would incorporated some of the extra creme from the raw strawberry shortcake I made the other day. Oh my goodness. It was like a circus of flavors. I think anytime chocolate, vanilla and strawberry is involved its instantly good memories. Remember those endless summers of Neapolitan ice cream sammies? This was that times ten. Yum!

Before I get to more talk of chocolate here's the recipe I've been promising for the raw strawberry short cake:
2 cups Strawberries

3 handfuls of Cashews and Almonds

4 Large Medjool Dates

2 tbsp Honey

1 tsp Sea Salt

1 tsp EVOO

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Crust: In a blender mix nuts and salt until a powder. In a bowl hand mix together dates, 1 tbsp honey and nut powder until it forms dough. Or use food processor. Line a bowl with parchment paper and place dough inside. Form the crust and make sure to build up sides to keep the cake batter in. Much like a tart.
Cake: Blend together strawberries, honey, evoo, salt and vanilla until creamy. If you like it more crunky pulse instead. Pour inside crust and smooth out with a spoon. Freeze for 2 hours to set then unthaw in refrigerate before eating.

So sweet you'll keep going back for more! Speaking of sweet things..

Sweetheart Carnival Necklace-Will you be mine? This sweet as sugar necklace will make anyone fall in love. Adorable compliment to any party dress. Hand crafted collage with my favorite magazine clippings, each side is framed with vintage buttons. Beautiful on any woman's neckline!

Before I go I have to announce this Chocolate Covered Breakfast Week! Being that I live on her recipe page, Katie's creations are too glorious to ignore so this week I'm going to take different spins off her recipes. Will be exciting! Can you guess whats on the menu tomorrow? Whats your favorite sweet thing? xoxo Maggie

PS: Please check out Zoey's new collection of Piggy Pork Greeting Cards!

Over the Moon

Dates and Spices Buckwheat Granola with Crushed Cashews, Banana Slices and Chai infused Hemp Milk

Hello there! This morning I had an extraordinary bowl of delicious raw things. The kind company of Kaia Foods sent over the best of the best granola I've ever tasted! One of my favorite grains besides oats is buckwheat so I absolutely loved the crunchy texture and the wholesome flavor. Did I mention the granola tastes like a deconstructed cinnamon roll? Yes! So divine. I also infused some hemp milk with chai tea to send this breakfast over the moon. Success. :)

An quick post for a hectic day. I have many beautiful things going up in my shop today so stay tuned! A little teaser perhaps?...

Crazy for Coconut

Vanilla Brown Rice Protein Pancakes with Coconut Shreds and Topped with Bananas and Coconut Maple Syrup

Hello. I just got home from some early morning treasuring hunting for my store. Found some great things! But lets get on to some talk about breakfast..this morning I was excited to try the new protein powder samples Jay Robb sent me over. The obvious choice was to make pancakes so I infused them with some coconut oil, shreds and maple syrup. They tasted just like a snow coconut cake..you know the tiny ones at the markets you get as a child? Loved it. I was also surprised how I felt afterwards having the protein powder, being that it had stevia and I can't handle it normally, but I felt great!

I guess I'm crazy for coconut since it ended up in another treat...



Almond Joy Fudge Baby Shake

Ohhhh yes you heard me right. Fudge. Baby. Shake. Holy yum! While I was about to blend up some chocolate egg white protein powder I realized my stash of frozen bananas was nonexistent. I knew it was time to improvise...in other words bring out the good stuff. I popped two almond coconut chocolate fudge babies in the blender, some hemp milk, ice and let it swirl a bit. If you haven't done this already your truly missing out! I'm no stranger to this kind of protein powder, last summer it actually was on the menu daily, so I knew what to expect. Creamy, frothy and full of chocolate flavor!

Love to talk more but I have a million things to do. New updates to the shop this week. And an amazing artist is designing some adorable greeting cards that are a must for anyone into geeky aesthetics! xoxo

Dreaming

Sometimes I think I'm dreaming when I

make Sunday waffles with a vegan pancake recipe...



spend hours drooling over worn in vintage gladstone bags...

eat raw strawberry shortcake all day long...

(recipe coming soon)

smell sweet intense and blush my creeks pink...

swap recipes and listen to Mr. Hudson...

indulge in a few newly acquired flavors...


make use of fresh herbs in green salads and almond butter in tomato sauce...


tinker with recycled jam and spice bottles.

But if I really am dreaming...please don't wake me.

PS: Angel Food Cake recipe was posted. And the Star Anise Necklace is for sale!

Secrets and Strawberries

The secrets out...I'm back. More delicious things tomorrow. xoxo Maggie

One Small Break

Shredded Wheat Cereal and an Strawberry Stuffed Cinnamon Crepe with Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter

Taking a much needed break until next week but many things in store! And I haven't forgotten the raw angel food cake recipe..will be posted soon. Now if you will excuse me I'm off to visit some museums with two of the most amazing people ever. Have a great weekend everyone :)

Ps: Snack Worthy Giveaway!

Rawkin' Soup

Banana Cream Spinach Soup with Floating Banana Slices and Raw Pumpkin Seed Granola (not seen a Chocolate Dream cookie)

When I think of smoothies in the morning the first thoughts come to mind..cold..diet..boring!! But something soup like had my craving this morning so I experimented some and came up with what I call the perfect rawkin' soup. Very thin, velvety and sweet! Besides it being Vegan Thursday this recipe really can work for an afternoon pick me up or a great recovery smoothie after activity. And if you don't add ice cubes it won't freeze you out! :)
1 Very Ripe Banana
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Hemp Milk
1 tbsp Vanilla Brown Rice Protein
2 1/2 cups Spinach
1 tbsp Flax Seed
1 tsp Vanilla Extract, or actual Vanilla Bean
4 Ice Cubes

Blend until smooth. Add water if necessary! How are you spending Vegan Thursday?
PS: Some new listings went up on etsy yesterday and more coming this week! xoxo