This past weekend we did another Whole Foods demo…which meant another simple, delicious recipe to share with everyone and lots of smiles and oooh and ahhhs at our demo table. I love it. This recipe is such a winner! I was originally going to do a simple chocolate chia pudding but kicked it up a notch (thanks Emeril) and made the most luxurious chocolate mousse. It’s kinda like the perfect black dress- you can dress it up for your fanciest dinner party or just have it for a casual dessert or  snack…and it’s so healthy with all of those good fats from the chia and coconut oil…you could even have it for breakfast! Hello lazy Sunday mornings

Ok, so I’ll stop raving and get right to it

Chocolate Chia Mousse

Chocolate Chia Mousse
[serves 1 or 2- 2 for an elegant dessert]

2 T chia seeds

1 c water

1.5 oz cacao paste, melted*

2 T coconut oil

1.5 T raw honey or more to taste

4-6 drops Vanilla Creme stevia (I used Wisdom Naturals brand)

1/2 tsp vanilla powder

1/8 tsp salt

First, soak and stir the chia in the water until the chia expands and becomes gelatinous (about 5 minutes). Pour the soaked chia into your blender and add everything but the cacao paste. Blend well until smooth and the chia is broken down. Add the melted cacao paste and blend again to incorporate. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Feel free to add some cool spices or seasonings as well and blend again. This is amazing as is but would be great with cinnamon, ginger, maca, almond extract, or any other flavor essence you love. Try a different combination every time! After blending, pour into your serving dishes and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight (would be great to make the night before a dinner party, just multiply the recipe). Top with raspberries and cacao nibs or topping of choice and be prepared for compliments

*This recipe produces a sweet milky chocolate mousse. For a darker, more intense chocolate flavor, increase the amount of paste.

Here’s a little more about the event, be sure to jump on over to the Regeneration Raw Facebook Fanpage for more details:

DAVID WOLFE’S ONLY MIDWEST EVENT THIS YEAR

If you’re in or near Detroit this August, reserve your seat now for an epic four-day event with David Wolfe, his only midwest appearance this year: “David Wolfe RAW,” Aug. 4-7 in Royal Oak, Mich., 15 minutes northwest of Detroit.

Presented by the nationally recognized nutritional company Regeneration Raw at its new Heal Yourself Institute, “David Wolfe RAW” is an exciting immersion in health and raw foods with one of today’s most influential and cutting-edge health educators and authors. Attendees will learn why raw foods are essential to living healthy and preventing and reversing disease, and they’ll dig deep into a variety of topics including superfoods; the latest research findings on cancer, hormones and health; the most powerful herbs; longevity; chocolate…and more.  Highlights include a guest appearance by Hollywood raw chef Jason Wrobel, an intimate birthday dinner for David and a screening of the acclaimed film “Food Matters” and Q&A with David, one of the film’s stars.

Find all the details and register on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Regeneration-Raw/339913789776?ref=ts  or Facebook Fanpage: Regeneration Raw.

Those not on Facebook can visit www.how2eatraw.com  or call 248-470-4290 .

…Truly an awesome event, we hope you can attend!

Everybody is talking about Elixirs these days…
it’s becoming a big trend to cram as many herbs or super-foods into your blender and call it the elixir of life!
…but what if you don’t have a blender? Or what if you just need a little bite sized boost of Elixir goodness?

Elixir Hearts and a cup of Reishi Tea

I was super excited when Eke our kitchen manager said it was cool for me to share his secret recipe for these bite sized ‘Elixir Hearts’ with the world!
Elixir Hearts are a yummy recipe that ALMOST make chocolate look boring!
ALMOST I said

Thanks for more secrets revealed Eke!

Watch this video and find out how to make these magical little bite sized hearts of goodness!

The ingredients…
Coconut OIl – 14 tsp – available here: http://vivapura.net/Cocopura-Coconut-Oil-raw-organic-14-oz
Lucuma Powder – 4 dstspn available here: http://vivapura.net/Lucuma-Powder-raw-naturally-grown-12-lb
Vanilla – 2 tsp – available here: http://vivapura.net/Vanilla-Powder-raw-organic-fair-trade-4-oz
Celtic Sea Salt – 1 pinch

OPTIONAL…
Pine Pollen – 1 tsp – get it here: http://www.surthrival.com/pinepollen.html
Tocotrienols – 4 tsp – get it here: http://www.prlabs.com/
Royal Jelly Powder – 1 tsp – get it here: http://www.immortalityalchemy.com/
Cololstrum – 2 tsp – get it here: http://www.surthrival.com/colostrum.html
Maca – 2 dstspn – coming soon to www.vivapura.net

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So you can be kept up to date with all the magic of Vivapura!

Lucuma Love!
xxx S xxx

MAKE FUDGE of corse!

I love the word fudge…
it sounds just the way as it is supposed to taste!
FUDGE…
Thick and chewy and full of flavor.

Here’s a great excuse to try out my favorite and totally under-rated trail mix…

As you can see, the best part is sharing it around… second to washing the dishes of corse

You can make your own version using one of any of our other trail mixes,
which are packed with the highest quality nuts, fruits and cacao…
and combined in our kitchen with so much love and attention
you can feel it trying to burst out of the bag
and in to your deserving hands…

I’d love to hear what you think and what you’d love to learn to make next.
So subscribe to these videos, wait for the next exciting recipe and keep in touch!

Enjoy!

Love and Gratitude

Susu x

You also get to choose what you’re watching and when

It was YouTube that originally led me to Vivapura many months ago when I lived in Scotland!
There is a famous YouTube video by Kevin Gianni that sold me on our world known Jarrah Bee Pollen.
Little did I know that 1 year later I would be writing the blog for the very same superfood company that was bringing this incredible superfood discovery  to the world!
Check it out…

Funnily enough, over the past few days I have noticed more and more Vivapura products popping on YouTube!
Me and my man Steve sit back most evenings and enjoy listening to some of the leading pioneers in the raw food/superfood/longevity movement,
And since we spotted so many lately…
It inspired me to write this blog and share…
a little game of I-Spy with our readers!

So sit back and relax and take some time with your feet up sipping a green juice while you spot the VP products!

I Spy with my little eye… something beginning with ‘A’…

(Did you spot how Jason uses our famous stone ground aaaaahhhhlmond butter? Yumm!!!)

I Spy with my little eye… something beginning with ‘S’

I Spy with my little eye… something beginning with ‘S’ (AGAIN!)

(Looks like Cats are the best advocates of Vivapura Spirulina Crunchies! How much do you love your cat!?)

I Spy with my little eye… something beginning with…
Hey! Wait a minute…. all of our products?!?

He has a whole collection of videos on our products HERE

Thanks Gabriel!

So, now it’s your turn!

If you manage to find any of our products on YouTube let us know!

I have searched high and low and this was as far as I could get before I had to get up and eat some Spirulina Crunchies!!!

In addition to this challenge, I’m offering any YouTubers out there a
***10% discount coupon*** …to be used in the Vivapura store if you feature any of our fabulous products on your videos.

We look forward to seeing your creativity soon!

With spirulina smiles

Have a great week!

♥ Susan ♥

*** Simply contact me with a link to your video susan@vivapura.net to receive your 10% off discount coupon!
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Javier’s Morning Sunshine

1 frozen banana

1 handful goji berries, soaked

1 handful incan berries, soaked

1 T lucuma

1 T green hemp seed meal

1/2 c almond milk*

1/2 tsp bee pollen

water to blend (approximately 1 c)

Blend well and enjoy!  Can also add cacao powder for a creamy chocolate treat
* To make almond milk, blend 1/4 c raw almonds (soaked for 12 hours and drained) with 1 cup of water (blend well until creamy) and strain through a nut mylk bag.

Michelle’s Deep Purple Delight

2 c frozen mixed berries

3 T spirulina crunchies

4 T lucuma

2 tsp maca

1-1/2 c water (or more if needed to blend)

1 tsp vanilla powder

few pinches cinnamon

optional: handful of spinach or 2 T chia seeds

Blend well in a high speed blender and eat with a spoon.  I like to add spinach if I’m craving more greens or chia seeds if I’m needing an extra boost to get through the day.  Feel free to add sweetener of choice if desired as well…Enjoy!

Raw Matcha Latte

One of my favorite after dinner treats used to be the matcha latte I would get from a favorite sushi restaurant of mine in NYC.  The creamy mellow sweetness had me hooked everytime …Of course it was made with thick frothy milk and sweetened with sugar.  So excited to have come up with this thick frothy treat to satisfy my matcha latte craving without the milk or the sugar! You can even add some raw protein powder for the perfect post workout treat.

1 c green hemp milk*

1 T lucuma powder

1 tsp matcha powder

1/4 tsp vanilla powder

raw honey or sweetener of choice to taste

Blend all ingredients except matcha powder well in high speed blender until smooth.  Add matcha powder and blend again.  Yum!
*To make green hemp milk, blend 1/4-1/3 c green hemp seed meal (depending on desired thickness) with 1 c water and strain through a nut mylk bag.

Vanilla Goji Lemonade

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! This is an awesome drink to keep you hydrated throughout the day (and perfect for those who need a little extra flavor in their water to make it palatable)!

Vanilla Goji Lemonade pre-soaking

24 oz purified water

1/2 lemon

1/2 lime

3 handfuls goji berries (approximately 3/4c)

1/2 tsp vanilla powder

optional: 2 T chia seeds

optional: vanilla stevia

Put 3 handfuls of goji berries in a 32 oz jar and add lemon, vanilla, chia if desired, and a few drops of vanilla stevia if you desire a sweeter drink.  Fill jar with water, place lid on the jar and shake, making sure that all gojis are covered with water.  Let jar sit in the fridge for 3 hours or longer so gojis get fully rehydrated and plump.  Drink as is allowing for a delightful little goji surprise with each sip or drink the water first and use a spoon to finish the gojis at the end.  Adding chia will simply give your lemonade an additional boost of hydration and fiber.  No need to worry about the chia changing the lovely sweet lemon taste as chia is flavorless

Vanilla Goji Lemonade after 3 hours

Chocolate Cherry Halva

Chocolate Cherry Halva

1 9 oz jar stone-ground tahini

1/4 c raw cacao powder

1/2 c + 1T lucuma powder

2 T pure water

3/4 c dried golden cherries

Pour tahini into a bowl and add cacao, lucuma and water.  Stir well to combine and form a dough that can be worked with your hands.  Add more lucuma if the dough is too wet or soft.  Add cherries to the bowl and work into mixture with hands to evenly distribute.  Remove dough from bowl and place on wax paper or non sticky flat surface to roll out.  Use a rolling pin to gently roll dough flat to desired thickness (we did about 1/2 inch thick) and push in edges with hands or rolling pin to form a square.  Chill for a minimum of 1/2 hour to firm up.  After chilling, dust with lucuma powder (or cacao, spice, or other superfood powder of choice) and cut into squares to serve.  Yum!!

P.s. cherries are super high in melatonin so combined with the chocolate, this is the perfect recipe to help you relax and feel blissful this holiday season

Much appreciation to our Kitchen Staff for making such a fast turn-around in preparation for this wonderful expo. Check back for more details next week!

There will be Raw Vegan Demos and Tasting activities happening throughout the day accompanied by acoustic jams, relaxing massage stations, and nature inspired healing; all set atop a lakeside hill with breathtaking views. There are many kid’s programs and vendors to shop from so bring the family because you don’t want to miss a rejuvenating experience.

Below is information from http://www.rawspiritfest.com/:

o   Raw Spirit Festival 2010 is the 6^th Annual event of Raw Spirit International a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on encouraging eco-sustainable education and nutrition education.  Our Festivals encourages learning the entertaining activities such as; music, speakers, shopping, arts, and more.

-  Accommodations

o   Camping on site is available at a rate of $30 for three nights.  This must be purchased prior to the event.

o   Informational booths and over 100 volunteers are available for assistance

o   Medical assistance will be available on site for emergencies

- Where is the Festival being held at?

o   Just four miles north outside of Prescott, Arizona, Watson Lake Park is open to the public and is known for its beautiful lake as well as the famous Granite Dells boulders.  Watson Lake Park has many amenities including; boating, camping, picnic tables, playgrounds, hiking trails, and convenient restrooms and showers.  The Park is located at 3101 Watson Lake Road, Prescott, Arizona.  http://www.cityofprescott.net/services/parks/parks/index.php?id=24

- Travel & Stay

o   For folks who are flying into Arizona for the Festival, Sky Harbor International Airport is the closest airport available for travel.  It is located in Phoenix, Arizona just south of Prescott.

- Ticket Prices-

o   Tickets are going fast and we have a limit on tickets for sale.  Act quickly as prices may increase the closer we get to the event.  You can save NOW today by purchasing tickets online through this webpage.

o   Tickets include; admittance to the event and park grounds (single all day pass or full three day pass), admittance to all stage presenters & performers, group workshops, vendors, activities, raw food tasting and demonstrations by chefs, message, yoga, meals, and more…

o   Tickets are $49 a person for a one day pass and $120 for three days.

o   Three day pass plus camping is available for $150

-Activities, Performers, Speakers

o   Sub-categories are needed here to state; Classes, Performers, Speakers, Workshops, Vendors, Activities for Children, etc.

o   http://www.rawspiritfest.com/index.php?page=presenters-performers-reference-page

- Notices

o   Raw Spirit Festival is being held on September 24-26 at Watson Lake Park four miles north of Prescott, Arizona.

o   This is a Rain/Shine event.

o   No pets are permitted.

o   Children areas are available.

o   Camping is a $30 for three nights are must be paid for prior to the event start date.

o   Informational booths, health services, and customer service is available at the event.

-Press & Feedback

o   Great “play-by-play” review by Steve Pavlina from the 2009 Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona, Arizona.  http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2008/09/raw-spirit-festival-review/ “I would definitely attend the Raw Spirit Festival again. I went there to learn, to connect with people, and to have a growth experience, and I most certainly experienced all of that.”

o   From NaturalNews from the 2007 Raw Spirit Festival – http://www.naturalnews.com/022120.html “The festival brings together thousands of participants, over a hundred raw foods vendors and dozens of top-notch speakers, authors and artists who have so far delivered an unforgettable experience in raw living foods and high-vibration living.”

o   Exciting video by LovingRaw from the past Raw Spirit Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVgER57v-I0

- Before and After the Event

o   Prescott offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities readily available every day.  The best thing about Prescott is the climate.  There isn’t a day that is to hot and spurts of sunshine mix with cloud cover through the day.  Hiking, shopping, and dining are available and hotel accommodations make traveling around easy to do.

One of the Vivapura owners, Chris Whitcoe, is presenting at the festival.

Chris Whitcoe : Workshop Facilitator

Chris Whitcoe, MA: Vegan Live Food Nutrition, is passionate about the awakening of consciousness, raw food nutrition and the emergence of Capitalism as a vehicle for global change. In service to this overarching wholistic vision he has created a diversified life in which he integrates his passions with the largest impact possible.

Chris is Co-owner of Vivapura: Pure Superfoods for Life, dedicated to bringing the highest quality, Raw, Organic & Ethical superfoods to the global market. Vivapura has received a profoundly positive response that has continued to propel the company toward success as a vehicle of “Sacred Commerce.” This is the new paradigm in action!

In 2005, Chris took a hiatus from a successful corporate life to fully embrace his love for the raw food/consciousness movement by pursuing a Masters Degree in Live Food Nutrition under Gabriel Cousens, M.D. at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center.

Chris also infuses his abundant raw energy and expertise as an advanced software engineer to Corporate Consulting, LLC, his company dedicated to creating advanced technical solutions and premier internet presence for his clients.

And for even more fun, he also serves as a lecturer and event facilitator, creating enthusiasm and powerful catalyzation of our “real world” human potential!

Ultimately, Chris’s greatest role is as a father to three vibrant children who truly understand the value of living foods, spiritual awareness and tribal welfare.

(Yep: one would certainly have to eat a high vibrational diet and have an innate connection to “Spirit” to create such a passionate life!)

You can still get your tickets here!!