Sunday, June 20, 2010

life is beautiful...and the universe loves me...

i am blessed. second beautiful weekend in a row...i'm starting to think that i've been a good girl...and the universe has rewarded me with such beautiful moments...

this weekend i was so fortunate to spend time with some very incredible ladies...camille hosted our mostly raw vegan patio party...i finally got to meet lisa, and jenny...i was also very fortunate to meet a very lovely lady, patrizia...



the spread was pretty fantastic...most items on the menu were made using recipes from ani phyo's raw food essentials...onion rings, cheddar kale chips, mango salad, tostadas...to drink there was an organic white wine strawberry mango sangria and water with cucumber and lemon...and for dessert, wow, amaretti cookies, blueberry lavender ice cream, chocolate fudge cake, nutella, lemon cashew cream and moon pies...















has anyone ever had the chance to visit heaven? corny? yes! well i did yesterday afternoon...there is nothing like the beautiful company of such spectacular women, wonderful food and lots of laughter...there were so many genuine kind hearts in one room, i felt happier than i have in a while...it's a such a fantastic feeling to be among very good people...people that i feel i have known a lifetime, and that is because we all share the same views about certain things and it's very hard to find people that feel the way that i do about food...food really does bring people together...

today i am sharing this very beautiful day with my family and the love of my life...and it's all about love and laughter, and those are the ingredients to a very beautiful life...and lasting memories, at least for me...

hope you are all enjoying your weekend, and i wish you all love and laughter today, and everyday...

<3

20 comments:

  1. Glad you girls had a wonderful time together!! Everything looked great!

    Yes food does bring people together ; )

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  2. How fun! I love the combination of good women and good food. Sounds just like heaven ;)

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  3. The food looks crazy delicious! Even better, you got to share with friends! :)

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  4. Absolutely wonderful! So nice that you guys were able to get together. OMG the food looks insaaane! You guys musta been stuffed to the brim! hehehehe

    Huggies! xoxo

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  5. Looks like such an amazing time! And lovely eats, better than any raw restaurant for sure.

    I love that you all found each other, it was meant to be.

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  6. Amazing afternoon, so glad that you had this beautiful opportunity, Nelly!

    Next Time: I demand better pics of you lovely ladies! The pics of the food are lovely and i know you all slaved over it..BUT let's see those smiling faces up close and personal! It's all about the company for me, and very little about the food. :)

    Have a great week girl!!!
    xoxo

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  7. Spending time with people who share your views is so amazing! That food looked fabulous, you guys must've had a blast. :)

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  8. What a lovely post. I know what you mean- there's not much that is better than eating good food and laughing with those you are close to. Sounds like the perfect weekend to lift your spirits :) I love those kind of weekends. Have a great week x x x

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  9. I've spent the last three days contemplating how stupidly lucky I am to have my girlfriends. Sounds like you and I are on the same page!

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  10. stupidly lucky is right gena!!!

    friends are beautiful gifts...and i certainly treasure all of them!!!

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  11. Wow!! Amazing spread and amazing company! I'm jealous!! So glad you got to enjoy! XO

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  12. Oh my gosh..I am so jealous of your patio party!! What amazing food and amazing company!It's crazy how much you feel at ease with people who "get" you and who you don't have to explain anything too. Seriously, that is true bliss:)
    Sounds like you had an amazing day yesterday too..soo much love!!

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  13. What fun! Thanks for sharing with us:)

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  14. Wonderful! and the food looks amazing! Thank's for sharing ♥

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  15. yes, thanks for sharing... I am now officially jealous!!! lol!! Good friends are definitely hard to come by! So glad you ladies had an amazing time. The food looks incredible as always. YUM!

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  16. beautiful post, beautiful ladies, beautiful food... beautiful YOU!=)

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  17. Aw Nelly, I have been dying to see this post, as I would have loved to have joined you ladies. The food you had looked delish. And yes isn't it inspiring to enjoy guilt free and nutritionous laden food with likeminded and fun girls? Oh what fun!

    Hey I saw you wrote on Sarah's post about trying to find gluten free oats? Apparently all oats are gluten free, it is just the equipment on which they have been milled that usually has been used with wheat. I know Bobs Red Mill is a brand that claim they do not use the same equipment and the other day I bought oat groats to make into a flour to make raw vegan cookies like ones I made in Raw Chef school. Hope this is what you were looking for?

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  18. thanks robyn!!! i also wish you had been able to join us!!!

    thanks for the oats tip!!!

    =)

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  19. Looks so fun! Wish I was there. I'd be the one in the corner piggin out!

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  20. Thanks for hanging in heaven with me. What a wonderful day it was.

    xoxo

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