Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday 
Hope your day is going well!
I slept in a little after having some creepy dreams. The pilot was in an Indiana Jones-style stunt show, and I had to travel with him and watch as he did dangerous tricks on stage. Bizarre, right??
Anywho, I had some lovely green juice
a side of eggplant bacon:
(recipe is in Everyday Raw by one of my favorites)
and whipped out a new yoga mat that was sent to me from Aurorae.
I’ll be posting my review for this product later today
After having some fun with the self timer…
I did 30 minutes of a 60 minute Power Yoga #2 podcast from YogaDownload.com. I couldn’t do more..my mind is a little frazzled today after last night’s news.
Next, I came down and made a banana mesquite drink
-1.5 cups almond milk
-1 banana
-5 drops liquid Stevia
-1 T mesquite
-cinnamon
-pinch of sea salt
All blended up in the Vitamixilicious
Lunch was face-rockin glorious.
Raw EBLT!!!!
I used the rest of the raw bloomin’ onion flatbread and made a cashew mayo to spread on it with 1/8 C soaked cashews, lemon juice and some water.
Next, I topped the flatbread with eggplant bacon, organic spring lettuce and grape tomatoes.
I can’t even explain to you how good it was… chewy, slightly crunchy onion bread, creamy cashew spread, super crunchy and spicy eggplant slices, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Drool.
Well I’m off to walk these puppers, train a client, do some work and make dinner, then off to my first night dancing again. I have tap and jazz… and I’m super nervous. Here’s hoping I don’t make a giant goober of myself 
See you soon!
xoxo,
Gina
Something to do: Two lovely ladies in my life have started blogs! My cousin Katie has an amazing, heartfelt and funny blog about her experiences with infertility- check it out here and my friend Michelle has started a nutrition blog Check em out!
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I am giving away a free copy of Everyday Raw on blog today! http://cookingforaveganlover.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/12-days-of-giveaways-day-1-everyday-raw/
how awesome is that?! i’ll be sure to let everyone know!
I am so excited to hear your tap/jazz recap! I’d love to start dancing again. I feel like I should find a studio.
I love the EBLT! Has a nice ring to it
Have fun at dance tonight! <3
This blog always makes me so hungry. That eggplant bacon looks crazy good. Have a great time dancing. I’m going to spend the day looking for a good quiet juicer. Mine is giving me a headache. Side note- Girlfriend, you are fit!
looove the EBLT!! And I’m suuuper jealous of your headstand!
Ummm, HI, I want your EBLT?!?! Holy AMAZING, send me one now!!
Ok I guess I will just have to put a dehydrator on my x-mas wish list.
I’m sure you won’t make a big goober of yourself. The hardest part will probably be the first 10 minutes or so then you will find your flow. As for the cashew mayo, you are I are always soo INSYNC lady. It is crazy. I have been dreaming of getting home and making some kind of dehydrated bread with a cashew aioli (cashew mayo) ever since I tried it when I stumble into a vegan cafe in NZ about 2 months ago!! I’m gonna go check out those blogs you’ve suggested pronto
You’ll find your flow. You always look graceful. Def. not gooberish =]
Stellar poses and such an enticing use of eggplant!
Enjoy dance girl! That is so fun that you are doing that!! Your lunch looks amazing- such a creative dish. I got the same yoga mat in yellow and think it totally rocks. Can you believe the half is SO soon? I’m nervous- yikes!
i’m HORRIFIED. haha
i was having some weird creepy dreams too. have fun at dance tonight! i’m always jealous of your raw creations. i wish i could have you make them for me, i’m just not that creative
That EBLT looks so amazing! I need to try onion bread and eggplant bacon, especially together!
Okay your headstand was amazing…I really hope to be able to do that one day, I mean seriously that is one of my goals!
Love your blog, can’t go a day without reading it and all of your helpful tips on eating healthy! Have a great afternoon!
I really want to be as flexible as you. I can’t believe I have let my flexibility go away. So sad.
Cute new yoga mat! i like the color. And how in the world do you take pics of yourself that are that clear with just a timer?! I can barely take clear shots when holding it in my hand!
Have a great day!
haha i set the camera on the desk
Love the self-timed photos! I’m totally envious of your flexibility. Looking forward to reading the mat review. I’ve needed a new one for about 5 months now, and just haven’t been able to commit to which one.
I’m not entirely sure what your news is, but I’m sorry it has you in a tizzy in Valdizzy. Oh Lawd, that was lame. Anyhow, I always believe that things happen for a reason, so maybe there is something bigger coming out of this that you can’t see yet?
That raw EBLT looks awesome! Do you have a dehydrator? Is that how you made the eggplant bacon?
yes, i have an excalibur 9 tray model and LOOOOVE it
I’m not usually big on eggplant, but I might just have to try the raw BLT!
you make yoga look easy… and cute. and i know its definitely not easy!
i haven’t used mesquite yet. how do you like it? remind me of the health benefits?? also i need to get a glass straw asap!! where’d you get yours?
have a fabulous day!
ps adore the self timer pics!
Mmm, love that banana smoothie! And your lunch looks amaze! Yum yum yum.
Yum to the raw foodage- I wish I could make eggplant bacon, but I do not have a dehydrator. Tear. Know of any way to make it without?
And where in the wold did you get your super cute yoga shirt?!? I love it!
Have a great evening!
xo
K
hey girl,
you can make it in the oven on the lowest setting possible and crack the oven door open.
i got the yoga shirt at tj maxx… last year, though
On Wednesday’s Live with Regis and Kelly: “Singer MICHAEL BUBLE joins Kelly at the co-host desk and performs a song on the LIVE! stage.” Maybe that can add a smile or two to your day. It will definitely make my humpday so much better
THANK YOU for reminding me! i can’t wait to see that hunk of man
awww dance. i miss it. i dabbled in tap for a little bit but mostly stuck to jazz and ballet. have a blast!!
I like the new yoga mat, but also your shirt!
those are some awesome moves on the mat! wish i could do that!
eggplant bacon!!??
YUM!
Gina, I am sure that you have mentioned this before (I have only been reading for the past 3 months or so), but what is mesquite??
here’s some info on it:
http://www.rawguru.com/store/raw-food/mesquite-pod-meal-16-oz.html
it’s a superfood with a sweet nutty flavor- it’s delicious with almond butter
I know Valdosta isn’t the greatest place (my husband was stationed there for 4 years, and he deployed alot- about half the time we were there he was gone), but it could be worse- you could be stuck in Minot, ND or some really really small town with nothing! And, at least you’re relatively close to some family, and Florida’s nice to visit. Anyway, probably doesn’t help you much, but at least there’s a mall there. I just wanted to let you know I understand.
EBLT = amazing! I have yet to try to make raw breads, even though I have had my dehdrator for a couple months now. Perhaps I should give it a go this weekend, you’ve inspired me