Articles archived for December 2011
Honestly, I started out with the best of intentions: create a fantabulous recipe, take beautiful photos (workin’ on that one!) and post a great review for Oh!Nuts.
But it didn’t work out that way – not like I had planned, anyway.
The nuts arrived. I was excited. I took photos.
Then I started fantasizing about a unique recipe.
I asked myself the following questions:
Should I bake it?
Should it be in smoothie form?
Should I try to make it raw, or mostly raw?
Cookies?
Muffins?
Cake?
All those are so ordinary. Mundane. To be expected.
So, I thought I’d open the bag and taste ‘em and go from there.
Um, boy did I go.
Each day that passed by, I’d nibble a few more.
“These taste like cinnamon rolls!” I told my husband.
When I convinced him to taste ‘em, he thought the same thing!
“Hmmmm….” I thought. I can’t make cinnamon rolls – they already taste like cinnamon rolls!
And, of course, one day led to the next, the delicious cinnamon pecans (mysteriously) disappearing.
Until… slowly, but surely, they were almost all gone.
Yep, folks, almost the entire pound of pecans is now tucked away in my hips. *giggles*
I still have enough to make a recipe.
But honestly, I can’t think of a better way to eat ‘em than straight from the bag!
And, in the end…. cookies it was.
Cinnamon Pecan Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
(Based on Averie’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg (I used a large brown one.)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Averie’s recipe called for two but I cut it in half since I added cinnamon pecans from Oh!Nuts.)
- 1 cup flour (I used self-rising ‘cause that’s what I had on hand.)
- 1.5 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped cinnamon pecans (I used Oh!Nuts)
Directions:
1. Melt butter.
2. In a big bowl, add brown and white sugar to melted butter and stir. Allow to cool to room temp.
3. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, flour, and oats. Stir.
4. Add coconut flakes and cinnamon pecans (or other add-ins like raisins, etc.)
5. If you have time, refrigerate dough (I’m not sure I’d do this next time – I’ll explain below.)
6. Drop spoonsful of dough on your cookie sheet.
7. I have a gas oven that really gets hot so I adjusted Averie’s suggestion of 325 to under 300 so my cookies wouldn’t burn. I also had to put my cookies on the very top rack. Depending on your oven, bake 10-12 minutes or so – or less until they reach your desired finished product. If you like them soft and chewy, bake less. If you want a crunchier cookie with that crunchy bottom, leave in the oven a little longer.
8. I cooled my cookies on a rack.
These cookies turned out a little crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. (My first batch. Details below. 
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FYI NOTE: I baked the first batch and then got sidetracked so I decided to put the dough back in the fridge and come back to finish baking later yesterday. When I came back, my dough was too dry and hard, so I ended up having to improvise. I had company over and after my sweet cousin, Krista, added 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup peanut butter…. all was well in my cookie world!
The rest of the batch turned out really moist and chewy and delicious. Yum-O!
Depending on how big you make your cookies – and how much raw cookie dough you nibble on! – you’ll end up with a couple dozen cookies or so, give or take a few.
She’s quite the little chef and baker!
Thank you Oh!Nuts – and Krista!
FTC Disclaimer: Oh!Nuts sent a sample of the nuts mentioned in this review. They did not pay me to write this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hi, y’all!
This is just a quick reminder to let you know that
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To your health,
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aka Raw Juice Girl
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for the rest of the country)
Hi, ‘yall!
How’s the holiday season treating you? Hope you’re taking breathers here and there (maybe even sneaking in a raw juice or smoothie!) and taking care of yourself as you take care of everyone else and prepare for all the celebrations.
That said, www.E3Live.com has decided to share some holiday cheer and pass on a 20% off discount to us. How cool is that?!
I mentioned E3Live a lot during one of my 30-day raw juice fasts (that was documented) and I’ve reviewed the following products and hosted a RAWsome giveaway for them.
(Click following links to read product reviews.)
Klamath Lake Blue-Green Algae (E3Live) Review
Convinced yet? What better time than the holidays to spend a little cash on yourself and/or loved ones and invest in your health. Bring in the new year with a positive, healthy attitude.
Give yourself a gift….
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FTC Disclaimer: I was not paid to write this post. There is, however, affiliate links included in this post. I will earn a small commission from any sales that are generated, which I greatly appreciate because it helps keep this site online. Thanks!
“…diabetes is a pandemic situation with over 246 million people suffering worldwide.”
I used to be on of them!
Hi, y’all!
Hope your December is going well. You aren’t stressed, are you? Remember, take time to slow down, breathe, have a cup of hot tea or a smoothie – or even just meditate for a few short minutes.
Our health is precious. Life is short enough as it is. We simply MUST make the most of it!
If you have time, I’d like you to take the time today to check out the 50% off savings that will make a huge impact on your health.
With a new year upon us, there’s never a better time like the present to dedicate ourselves to living healthier, more fuller lives!
Raw foods, juices, and smoothies have literally been lifesavers for me. And that’s why I can wholeheartedly promote the Raw for Thirty DVDs.
When I watched this set of films, I was in awe.
I mean, I saw myself in those people who were obese, discouraged, battling such illness.
I couldn’t believe it. If I would have had something like that to watch and learn from and be inspired by when I was going through those things, I’d have jumped at it!
Take this chance to check out the raw foods films I’m tell you about. It’s worth your time.
If you’ve been trying to decide on gifts to buy, these films would make RAWsome presents for those you love.
Me at over 300 pounds!
Me recently, around 165 pounds!
The way we change and grow is by educating ourselves and being inspired and then turning around and encouraging and inspiring others.
Do this for yourself. Do it for those you love.
Time is precious but so is your life and health. Give yourself and those you love the gift of life and health. Invest in these films. Buy several. At 50% off, you can’t go wrong!
Enjoy the savings! I love you all!
And, if you’re still not convinced… the following information and statistics should help.
What do the actor Woody Harrelson, Rev. Michael Beckwith from “The Secret,” Morgan Spurlock from “Super Size Me,” Dr. Gabriel Cousens and raw food guru David Wolfe all have in common?
They’re all featured in a powerful documentary film the will forever change the way you think about your health (just watching the trailer will leave you stunned).
If you haven’t yet seen this film there’s something really special going on this week that I think you should check out.
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Whether you’re in perfect health or suffering with an illness like diabetes or any other health issue I highly recommend you watch this film.
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The films shows how important the food we eat is and how all it takes is 30 days to make a huge life altering shift in your health.
And for 5 days only the producers of the film are giving away this film entitled “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days” and its companion “Raw for Life” 2 disc DVD set for 50% OFF the regular price…
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Why is it so important to get this passed in California?
Because it will set a precedent for the rest of the country to label GMO foods (something that much of the rest of the world is already doing).
Currently GMO foods are NOT labeled in the United States (or Canada)…even though they are labeled and even banned in many parts of the world.
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But back to the film itself and how it will impact YOU…
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The producers of the film (Alex and Nick Ortner – also known for their film “The Tapping Solution”) are also giving away a laundry list of amazing bonuses when you pick up a copy before this Friday.
So take a minute to watch the trailer for this amazing film by visiting the site below.
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Hugs,
Michele Miller
aka Raw Juice Girl
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FTC Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. This is a promotion. I was not paid to write this. I will receive small commissions from the sales.
Hi, y’all!
It was a beautiful, sunny day here today. Did you have sunshine where you live?
Hope you’ve been enjoying my Nutella and thrift store shopping talk.
I heart shopping at thrift stores. Some call me eclectic; some call me eccentric; others call me thrifty or frugal. But I just enjoy finding those treasures folks toss away.
Sometimes those treasures are passed down. A dear friend of mine gave me the following decorative plates. Actually, she’s pretty much my adopted grandmother (nothing legal – I just adopted her and claim her!).
I picked up the little stands at a thrift store (of course!) to display them and thought I’d share them with you.
The first one is white and I love its shape, and the dainty blue floral pattern.
Up close
She also gave me a decorative plate with a Fall design on it. I brought it out to display once the leaves started changing colors outside. I enjoy its beauty as well.
And up close
Thank you to my “adopted” grandmother for her generosity and also to Wayfair.com for allowing me to work on an upcoming promotion for them (more about that in the near future!).
But you’ll definitely want to check out the decorative plates they have available over there. 
What about you? Do you like decorative plates? Do you hang them on the wall or display them on a shelf or table? Do you have any heirloom pieces or do you buy yours new or at thrift stores? Do tell!
Hi, y’all!
Hope you enjoyed my oats in a Nutella jar recipe. I know I sure did! Yum-O!
I heart Nutella.
So, the other night I was craving a little something-something and I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Then, it hit me: sweet, juicy, crunchy apple sliced up with a healthy dose of Nutella smeared over it.
Mmmmmm…. mmmm… GOOD!
It hit the spot just right and I was a happy gal.
You’ll see that delicious creation below, but let’s catch up first…
I’m sure y’all are busy preparing for the holidays. Which one do you celebrate? Or, do you celebrate more than one due to family preferences?
I don’t plan on going “all out” myself.
Just for fun, I thought I’d share some of my recent thrift store finds with you. It’s so exciting! One of my all-time favorite things to do is find a good bargain.
Rummaging through thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets is SO much fun. A lot of times, I’ll find dishes like my grandma had when I was a child. The nostalgia and memories second-hand items bring up for me are priceless.
I love it.
But first, I want to show you that apples and Nutella snack I was carrying on about….
Just chop an apple, drizzle desired amount of Nutella on top, and enjoy!
And… on to the thrift store finds.
All the cute little kitchen gadgets and the beautiful creamer pourer below were just 25 cents each (!!!!!) with the exception of the CorningWare casserole dish and serving cradle at the very end of this post – you won’t believe the deal I got on them!
I love this little blue darlin’ for cream or syrup or gravy or whatever you want to put in and pour out. 
I adore me some honey and syrup and now I have a cute little “condiment helper” to help me get them in my mouth. *giggles*
Tea is one of my all-time favorite things (ever!) and I didn’t have a tea strainer. Yep, it was a quarter as well.
Always in need of something to scoop with. It amazes me that this stuff was all still nicely packaged – just like brand-new!
Yep, I love kitchen gadgets.
Aaaaahhhhhh, and the beauty you’ve been waiting for. It took a while for these two to find each other. I picked up the casserole dish (CorningWare!) for just a dollar at a thrift store. Amazing.
That was a few months ago. I’ve used it tons but it wasn’t until very recently that I found the serving cradle at the GoodWill I frequent.
And… it was only a dollar! So, for two bucks, I have a nice serving piece that can go from oven to table – without leaving burn marks behind.
I find lots of treasures, trust me!
Buying used items is one way I find to be more eco-friendly in my day-to-day living.
I’ve loved thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets since I was a small child. I’m a big believer in that old saying “One (wo)man’s trash is another (wo)man’s treasure!” – I live by that, totally.
What about you? Do you pick up odds and ends at thrift stores? Would you like me to share more of my thrift store finds? There are LOTS!
FTC Disclaimer: I bought the items mentioned in this post with my own money. However, I have linked to Amazon (affiliate links) so if you choose to make a purchase once you arrive, I will receive a small commission. That only helps keep this site active. Thanks!
