$3.33 a day: Soy Cutlets, Soups, Lighter Hummus

Thanks for all the well wishes! My son's Ensemble won 2nd place!! I am so proud of them. They worked very hard and it paid off. He is a senior (I can't believe how fast time flies) so this was a nice way to end his last competition!

Soy Cutlet with Cranberry Aioli

This cutlet was delicious. It was basically one of my burger mixes (taken from the freezer). The sauce was also taken from the freezer; my cranberry chutney mixed with the low fat vegenaise substitute. It worked super well. It's so nice to have the vegenaise monkey off my back (or should I say hips)!

I've barely seen my kids all week. Andrew got home at 4am this morning. My younger son has been busy and not here for many meals either. I've been eating soups and salads and smoothies.

Raw Thai Noodle Bowl

I just love this soup. It warms up in the vita mix, so it doesn't really FEEL like you're eating a raw soup. That and the hot sauce I use with it.. Sometimes I used collards as a noodle, but daikon is my favorite noodle sub with these flavors.

Black Bean Chili

Made a big pot and have been eating it. I don't mind eating the same thing over and over. My kids do, but they haven't been here, so this has been my dinner 3 times this week!

Low Fat Hummus

I made some super low fat hummus using chickpeas and cooked zucchini. This was a great 100 calorie snack. Topped with a little chipotle pepper, it really hits the spot. I've also been using it for dressing on salad.

I have spent a total of $66.22 this month. I went totally produce crazy because I've been eating a lot of raw. On the first of the month, I will list everything I have bought for the month and how much I paid for it. (and post my weight loss!).

Super fun news!

I am offering cooking classes every Sunday in May (except for May 9th which is Saturday because of Mother's Day)

Here is a list of them:

May 3: Cinco de Mayo Feast

Veggie stuffed enchiladas with homemade Green and Red sauces, Vegan queso, Pico de gallo, Chipotle citrus black beans, Guacamole and Raw pina colada smoothies

*May 9 (Saturday): Indian Feast

Sag tofu, Chana masla, Aloo gobi, Yellow basmati rice, Homemade chutneys, Raw mango lassi

May 17: Terrific Tofu

Tofu basil ricotta stuffed mushrooms, Italian marinated and roasted tofu chunks with kale and sun dried tomatoes, Pomegranate bbq tofu sandiwches, Broccoli and red pepper stiry fry with low fat crispy tofu, Peanut butter and chocolate pie

May 24: Burgers and Picnics

All American burgers with special sauce, Black bean burgers with chipotle aioli, Chickpea of the sea burgers with tartar sauce, Sesame ginger beet salad, Southwestern curried black bean salad, Gazpacho

May 31: Raw Basics

Green smoothies, Marinated and stuffed mushrooms with gremolata, Sunflower pate and veggie collard roll ups with Ceasar dressing, Thai noodle bowls, Cheesecake

For more information, goto my website:

http://333natural.com/cookingclasses.html

I hope to see some of you there!

Finally, I'm not sure how the interview at Greezo went. I have mixed feelings about it.

Alissa Cohen was wonderful and radiant and I'm really glad I got to meet her.