Maureen’s Cool Picks Sensible & Sustainable Items

Eco Friendly Items

Sport & Store www.sportandstore.com $19.95

To-Go Ware Repeat Utensil Set www.to-goware.com $12.95

Packit Freeze & Go www.packit.com $19.99

Self Filtered Water Bottle $39.99 www.workofgreen.com

**Raw Cheesecake Cupcakes**Made With Love

Valentines Day Theme

*Sweets for my Sweet*

Crust:

1 C Almonds, Soaked 2 hours

1/4 C Coconut Oil

1 Soft Pitted Date ( Optional) Very yummy though

Directions-

Process all ingredients in Food Processor

Press Mixture in the bottom of greased Cupcake tins

Filling:

2 C soaked Cashews

1/3 C Agave

1/2 C Coconut Oil

1 t Vanilla extract

1 t Almond extract

1 Carton Raspberries ( 1 pt)

Directions:

Blend Cashews, Agave, Coconut Oil, Vanilla & Almond extract until smooth ( use blender or a food processor)

* ***Tip add1 Tb coconut milk if very thick still***

Push Raspberries in between Filling

Spread another layer of filling & Push down with a spoon or spatula so they are packed down tightly

Freeze between 1.5 hours to 3 hours No longer then 1/2 a day they will get freezer burn

Before Serving you can make Ganache!

1/2 C Cocoa Powder

1 t Almond Extract

1/2 C Agave

Directions:

Mix well!

Pour on top of cupcakes after you remove from freezer

You can now refrigerate until you serve

To look like a professional Chef:-For beautiful Plating- Sprinkle Dried Coconut and place a piece of Fresh Mint on top!

Yum! Enjoy xo Maureen

Drinking Your Way To Health

Why we love Alkaline Water:

For your body-

Increases energy and aids digestion

Helps you loose weight

Restores balance and proper health

Improves Skin and nails helps prevent aging ( Is said to be called beauty water)

Using Alkaline Water Balances the PH in your scalp and therefore giving you vibrant healthy looking shiny hair

For Food-

Prolongs Produce Shelf Life– By removing oxidation that occurs on fruits and vegetables.  Food tastes fresh and tastes better for longer when washed with Alkaline Water

Removes Pesticides- If you are not always eating organic produce then most likely your farmers are spraying with pesticides.  Alkaline Water has been proven to dissolve pesticide residue and chemicals on your fruits and vegetables