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Jun 2, 2013

Craving Summer Popsicles

By Beeper Bebe

I paid $3 for a popsicle today. In my defense, it was hot and they were gourmet and I wanted to! I got a delicious and highly acidic flavor, pineapple mint. It was amazing and I let my 5 month old baby have a lick. This place seriously had me craving some frozen healthy treat recipes. So I went on a little hunt and compiled a list of must-try recipes. The popsicles usually sold in the frozen aisle are full of corn syrup and fake dyes- these ones are made of pure ingredients and a little bit of sweetener (coconut sugar, agave etc).

First off, you probably want to get yourself a popsicle mold. This will make life much easier and make the perfect size frozen treats. I personally really like the results of the Norpro Ice Pop Maker. The mold is 100% BPA free and for some reason the pops slide out nice and smooth. Perfect style.

There are lots of great recipes online for these natural, frozen treats but if you get really into it, you can always buy/download some pretty/colorful recipe books. I'm not gonna lie, sometimes I buy these to use them (of course), but also to look at the pictures and show it off in my recipe book library in the kitchen!


People's Pops

Paletas

Growing up in Southern California, paletas sabor increĆ­ble! I want authentic without all of the crap. Enjoy!


Coconut Fruit Juice Popsicles (paleo style)

Ingredients
2 cans  Coconut Juice with Pulp 
1 cup blueberries 
1 cup diced pineapple 
1 cup sliced strawberries 
Popsicle mold

Place pineapple, then blueberries, then strawberries in all the mold containers, evenly distributed throughout. Pour Coconut Juice into the separate sections until the fruit is covered with juice. Put on cover with handles according to your pop mold container. Put in freezer for a couple hours of until completely frozen. 


Monkey Popsicle

Ingredients 
16 0z of unsweetened coconut/or almond milk 
4 TB Almond/or some other nut butter 
2 teaspoons of raw honey 
3 TB of cocoa powder 
2 (frozen) bananas 
2 teaspoons of vanilla 
Optional add ins: ice, carob nibs, avocado, coconut butter, pastured egg yolk, coconut oil 

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend. If using frozen bananas then you may not need any ice cubes. If you are using unfrozen bananas, then throw in 5-8 ice cubes. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze! Makes 7 popsicles!


Mojito Lime, Orange & Mint Pops

Ingredients
2 oranges, peeled and quartered 
1 cup lime juice (from approximately 6 limes) 
1/2 cup water 
6 teaspoons liquid stevia or agave 
4 sprigs mint 

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.


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Apr 11, 2013

TV You Should Be Watching On Netflix Instant Right Now

Spring is here and it's making a very awkward transition! It was 80+ degrees yesterday and my skin stuck to my clothes with sweat- while today there's supposed to be warm thunderstorms? What? Rain is the perfect time to make soup & hibiscus tea and turn on Netflix instant. *High Fives*. Ok, who doesn't have this yet? We have it on our Wii and it is absolutely vital to get through this weird Tennessee weather. Now, Netflix rotates shows in and out of its circulation on a constant basis, so by the time you read this, these selections may not be available. But for now, here is a list of TV you absolutely cannot miss on Netflix instant right now!


The Venture Bros.
Okay, so they only have season one available [on netflix instant] which is a HUGE shame. But it's a great starting off point. Venture Bros is by far my favorite show on television via adult swim. The last season (season 5) came out in 2010 so I've been waiting 3 years for the saga to continue. This show is like an abusive boyfriend that constantly abandons you, yet you always let it back into your life. Why? Maybe the sex is just that good...

Arrested Development
So I have a thing for wildly inappropriate, cleverly written television. This show is hilarious. All of the characters are totally hatable (including Michael, whose martyr complex is just pathetic). So you'll love all of the mixed up hilarious shit that happens to each of them. Wait, I lied, Michael Cera is lovable (as always). 

Adventure Time
What?! It looks like a kids show. And it is? But not at all. Again, only season one is available to watch on instant but get yourself started. Super fun writing for super fun people. This show instantly puts me in a good mood (and makes me want to pick up my ukelele). 

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Are you offended yet? No? Well, you will be now. From dumpster babies to bums jerking off in alley ways, this show has it all. Again, everyone is totally hatable. I am absolutely in love with Charlie [it's marriage threatening]. 

Archer
Thanks FX (again) for doing something right. If James Bond was a gigantic dick with serious mommy issues he would be Sterling Archer. The one liners are non-stop. Every second has me laughing.

30 Rock
I don't like Tina Fey in any of her movies except Mean Girls. But 30 Rock is it for her. Liz Lemon is my hero. You'll see why. 

Bobs Burgers
Bob's voice is done by none other than H. John Benjamin who also does the voice of the Orpheus' "master" in The Venture Bros. and Archer in Archer. My favorite character in this show is Louise who's voice is mastered by Kristen Schaal (Hazel Wazzername from 30 Rock).

Mad Men
The only serious show on the list. I've been obsessed with this show since its inception. Set in the 1960's, it follows the mysterious Don Draper. He's a huge talent in ambitious advertising and scandal follows him everywhere. Sometimes it's hard to watch because you know that all of this oppression and cruelty was a reality not so long ago. 


There you have it! My ultimate list. This is not to say that there isn't plenty more great TV on Netflix instant, including but not limited to: Parks and Recreation, Battlestar Galactica, Dr. Who, Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, Shaun the Sheep, Futurama, Home Movies, South Park, Myth Busters, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret etc. I think everyone should all just quit their jobs and watch tons of great TV all day. You can just get another one when you're finished. 

My Week In Pictures

homemade edamame burger
(sharpening my vegan cooking claws)

saw Elton John live at the Bridgestone Arena
(very cool)

Noelle & I chilling on the couch playing Epic Mickey

Pre-gaming at The Flying Saucer in downtown Nashville
(before Elton)

Showing off our new Pikkolo carrier at Zolli Coffee