Now Hiring: New Photo Assistant
I’m now hiring a new photo asst. No I’m not really, but I may be if my cat keeps acting up behind the scenes! 😹
She will be sweet 16 early next year, and she has always been very well behaved.
Lately she’s been acting up though, and seeing how much she can get away with. Like in this set of photos below.
She’ll sometimes jump up to see what I’m doing, and once in a rare while, she’ll look closer at the food but leave it alone.
This time though… like I said, pushing the envelope, so that “now hiring” sign may be out soon!
Note: this isn’t a table that we eat on. It’s just a board I place near the window while taking pictures.)
The real reason I’m posting these photos though, is because I’m so impressed with the iPhone 7 plus.
I took all of these with the portrait setting. This was on a very rainy late afternoon. It was also extremely overcast, so I wasn’t getting much natural light.
I didn’t have the scene lit up with artificial lighting though, and I didn’t have any board reflectors set up either.
The top photo was taken in the very early morning light, and the others were taken later in the day.
 I really am wowed, especially since I actually have no idea how to take professional pictures. Just having lots of fun!
Next “Now Hiring” post should be for someone to show me how to really use my new camera phone hah.
I’m such a visual hands on learner, so actually reading the instruction manual is an ugh chore. lol
I want to give a shout-out to the fruit too, because isn’t it amazing? It’s winter here, but everything is luscious tasting, and you can see how pretty too.
Thanks Whole Foods!
They also have amazing pizza that we ordered before shopping. Two types of vegan cheese, toppings etc… And the wood fired crust is one of the best I’ve had.
And no, this is not a sponsored ad for Apple or Whole Foods (I wish! haha).
As always… I just love sharing my faves. Speaking of which, I’ve included a favorite smoothie recipe too. It’s super healthy and very delicious!
BTW I shared a Blow-Away-Soon story.
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Definitely read it while dunking thick slices of my chocolate chunk banana bread in this super healthy berrylicious smoothie.
I’ve included the recipe below. It is such a yummy combination!
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Super Power Berrylicious Smoothie Bowl
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1-2 large ripe bananas sliced & frozen
- 1/4 cup riced cauliflower frozen*
- handful frozen blueberries
- handful frozen strawberries
- some fresh carrot shreds
- handful of fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon mesquite or maca powder, optional
- natural sweetener like maple syrup, agave, dates, etc
- tiny bit of non-dairy milk if needed to thin a bit
Instructions
Set frozen fruit and veggies on the counter for 5 - 10 minutes to thaw just a bit. It makes it easier for your food process and blender to handle, and you also won't need to add much or any liquid. This is key if you want to make a thick smoothie bowl. (For a drinkable smoothie add plant based milk to thin it. )
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
Pour into bowls and top with fruit, seeds, nuts, or whatever you like.
Notes
I topped my smoothie bowl with kiwi, strawberries, pomegranate, passion fruit, pistachios, and coconut shreds.
Almost forgot- also, Natierra Superfoods dark chocolate chia seeds, and raw buckwheat groats.
