Pho85

I've been so busy with the holiday that I haven't had time to blog.today I'll keep it simple :) I found this Pho Restaurant in Denver that offers a Vegetarian version of the soup. Pho has been on my mind alot these past weeks ... Fighting a cold and winter ... I love soup...I love Pho especially Vegetarian broth . Check out this new Pho 85 Location on Evans & Illif in Denver Colorado . What is Pho?


Phở (Vietnamese pronunciation: [fə̃ː] is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served with beef (pho bo) or chicken (pho ga).The soup includes noodles made from rice and is often served with basil, lime, bean sprouts, and peppers that are added to the soup by the consumer.

Phở is served in a bowl with a specific cut of white rice noodles (called bánh phở') in clear beef broth, with slim cuts of beef (steak, fatty flank, lean flank, brisket). Variations feature tendon, tripe, meatballs, chicken leg, chicken breast, or other chicken organs. "With the lot" (made with chicken broth and all or most of the shop's chicken and cattle offerings, including chicken hearts and livers and beef tripe and tendons) is known as phở đặc biệt ("specialty phở").
Broth

The broth is generally made by simmering beef (and sometimes chicken) bones, oxtails, flank steak, charred onion, and spices, taking several hours to prepare. Seasonings can include Saigon cinnamon or other kinds of cinnamon as alternatives (may use stick or powder), star anise, roasted ginger, roasted onion, black cardamom, coriander seed, fennel seed, and clove.

Cocohydro coconut water

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CocoHydro was OK. Im not sure if you get the same vitamins then from the Coconut fruit and it has a taste of koolaid . I would use it to spice up water or replace soda but my search is still on for an Amazing Coconut Water . Don't take my word for it! Try it

Tres Natural Cuisine Pupusas

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What are Pupusas ?

A pupusa (from Pipil pupusawa) is a traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick, hand-made corn tortilla (made using masa de maíz, a maize flour dough used in Latin American cuisine) that is filled with a blend of the following: cheese (queso) (usually a soft cheese called Quesillo found in all Central America), cooked pork meat ground to a paste consistency (called chicharrón, not to be confused with fried pork rind, which is also known as chicharrón in some other countries), squash (ayote), or (pataste), refried beans (frijoles refritos), or queso con loroco (loroco is a vine flower bud from Central America). The two most common pupusas are the pupusa de queso (cheese) and more popular pupusa revuelta with mixed ingredients of queso (cheese), frijoles (beans),[1] and chicharrón. Pupusas are typically served with curtido (lightly fermented cabbage slaw with red chilies and vinegar) and a watery tomato salsa.


I was given a sample of this at work and I Love it!! I heated them in a non stick pan with no oil or butter . Ten to fifteen minutes till Browned . Serve with fresh salsa sour cream and avocado or guacamole or with traditional curtido.Tres Natural Cuisine Pupusas are Available Gluten Free & Vegetarian or Vegan. Sooo yummy! I found a Facebook and Web page but it looks like this new company from boulder colorado Is still working on Web page as I blog. Visit Trescuisine.com for contact and info .I'm still looking for more info on how to get them other than at Whole Foods Market Cherry Creek so until then Come get them! Frozen isle near frozen Burritos.

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Vita Coco Coconut Water

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Guayakí Yerba Mate

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Mind Pomegranate flavor is amazing . Guayaki.com Check it out

Yerba mate is the legendary infusion from South America that is luring people away from their daily coffee fix. Yerba mate first caught the attention of world-class athletes and health-conscious people, but now mate is becoming a favorite healthful daily ritual for all people taking their well-being seriously. Grown in the sub-tropical rainforests of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, yerba mate has long been revered as the “drink of the gods”.

The legendary vitality beverage!
For centuries, South America’s Ache Guayaki tribe have sipped yerba mate from a traditional mate gourd for its rejuvenative effects. These rainforest people find tremendous invigoration, focus, and nourishment in yerba mate. The leaves of the rainforest mate tree naturally contain 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants. In fact, The Pasteur Institute and the Paris Scientific society in 1964 concluded "it is difficult to find a plant in any area of the world equal to mate in nutritional value" and that yerba mate contains "practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life."

Yerba mate is the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil where it is consumed 6 to 1 over coffee. In Argentina, over 90% of the people drink yerba mate with a gourd and bombilla.

Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a small tree native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This evergreen member of the holly family was introduced to modern civilizations by the indigenous Guarani of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil. Yerba mate naturally contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants, and is generally consumed for vitality, clarity, and well being. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: yerba mate, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa, and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as natures most balanced stimulant, delivering both energy and nutrition. Yerba mate is the uplifting and nourishing choice of health-minded individuals.

There are many legends surrounding yerba mate, and it's known to the Argentine Gauchos (cowboys) as their "liquid vegetable", and to the native forest peoples who have survived periods of drought and famine by drinking yerba mate as the “Drink of the Gods”.

The icon for yerba mate is the unique gourd from which it is consumed and shared, the Mate Gourd. “Yerba” means herb. “Mate” is derived from the quichua word, "matí," which is the name of the gourd (Lagenaria vulgaris) traditionally used to drink yerba mate. So, literally, yerba mate means “herb cup”. For centuries people have sipped yerba mate using a gourd and bombilla - a filter like straw. It is believed that drinking yerba mate from the gourd is a joyful way to receive the healthful and invigorating properties of yerba mate. The mate gourd is offered as a symbol of hospitality and is peacefully passed from hand to hand around a circle of friends while ideas are shared, stories are told, and a sense of community is created. Yerba mate lifts the spirit.

In Paraguay, yuyeras (herbalists) have been using yerba mate for centuries as the base of herbal medicine mixtures called “remedios” or remedies. It is common to make “remedios” with yerba mate by steeping medicinal herbs in the water used to prepare mate in the gourd. It is believed that by improving circulation and promoting balance, yerba mate acts as a catalyst to enhance the healing powers of other herbs.

Yerba mate contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, well-known stimulants also found in tea, coffee and chocolate. The caffeine content varies between that of green tea and coffee. Unlike tea, yerba mate has a low tannin content so it can be strong like coffee with out becoming extremely bitter. Unlike coffee, yerba mate is not oily and acid forming, so it is less likely to cause stomach acid and jitters.

Yerba mate is very versitile and can be prepared a variety of ways, from a tea infuser or French press to a coffee machine, even an esspresso maker. It can be consumed hot, or cold, and served with with milk and honey or with lemon and mint.

Pure Bar

I love these!!! I got this info off thepurebar.com . Check it out!


These aren’t your average wrapped energy bars. Raw, organic, and able to satisfy a snack attack. They boast ingredients like antioxidant-loaded fruits and heart-healthy nuts. Each bar has nearly five grams of organic fiber and close to seven grams of organic protein, making it a wise weapon in the fight against munchies. You get all of this in a minimally processed bar that’s as close to raw as we can make it. Still, none of this will be running through your mind once you take your first taste of the bar that’s truly Pure.


Yes. Pure Bars are certified gluten-free. We use no wheat or wheat family products in our bar. (The facility where our bars are processed is not wheat-free, but contamination is virtually impossible given the measure of cleanliness required by organic standards.)




Absolutely. Unlike Larabar and other raw bars, Pure Bars are certified organic, which means that at least 95% of our ingredients are organic. Using organic fruits and nuts means that our ingredients are free of pesticides and herbicides. This is especially important given that conventional fruit is relentlessly sprayed with nasty chemicals. After all, you can’t wash a bar. (We’ve tried.) Buying organic also keeps the planet cleaner, so your tummy and taste buds aren’t the only beneficiaries.


Only if you like the taste of them cold! Otherwise, leave them anywhere you tend to get hungry. Pure Bars have a one-year shelf life, no fridge required.


“Raw” indicates foods that aren’t exposed to heat above 118ºF. Raw foods aren’t just uncooked, they’re unprocessed, close to their source, and many are coveted for their nutritional value. When food is heated, the high temperature destroys its enzymes. By choosing raw foods, you’re selecting vittles that boast the most nutritional gusto, including a higher antioxidant content. Raw foods give your diet bonus points if you’re looking for healthy extra credit. They also taste rawsome.



Our bodies aren’t just temples, they’re temples undergoing constant renovation. From cell renewal to keeping our immune systems strong, we perpetually require energy to repair and renew ourselves. Raw foods provide healthful and flavorful fuel for this process. One of the benefits of eating raw is a feeling of overall health and wellness.

People who choose a raw food diet are noted to experience improvements in their general physical and mental status, including increased energy, weight loss, detoxification, and a sturdier immune system that better resists and recovers from disease. Most people who add raw fruits and veggies to their diets also report becoming more conscious of their bodies, and many report definite spiritual improvement. Ask anyone: eating raw is bliss.

By eating raw foods, you omit cooking, which means that you’re wasting less electricity. It’s a bright idea that’s better for the bank account and the environment.



We know you can’t always prepare raw meals at home. Not-cooking often takes more time than you’d think. Pure Bars are convenient bits of certified organic goodness that are raw and ready to go when you are. We’re committed to choosing wholesome fruits and nuts for a nutritionally balanced snack that provides a raw advantage over the other options out there. All of our bars are cold processed using ingredients that are not subjected to heat above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, except our agave nectar, rice protein, and cocoa (cocoa only being found in our Chocolate Brownie bar).

Here are the exact percentages of raw ingredients for each flavor:

Chocolate Brownie 65%
Apple Cinnamon 78%
Cherry Cashew 78%
Cranberry Orange 79%
Chocolate Chip Trail Mix 82%
Wild Blueberry 81%




Agave nectar is sourced from the sap of succulents by the same name (plants that resemble cactus or yuccas), and the taste is similar to honey. It’s a low-glycemic ingredient that adds moisture and natural sweetness to foods without significantly raising your blood sugar. We consciously chose agave nectar over syrups or other refined sugars because it’s just better for you.

Gluten Free & Vegan Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving !!