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8th Continent Soymilk has a New Look!

Today is a big day for 8th Continent Soymilk!

We have new packaging coming! Not only does it look great and fresh­–but it also allows you to be a part of the design process.

We want you to participate for a chance to have your art printed on the actual package. Also, your artwork will be entered to win $1,000 in art supplies for the school of your choice. $100,000 total will be given away, so 100 schools will benefit.

Go here to check out the new packaging and to draw a sun of your own! Now you can make art to give art back to your community.

For those of you who have children make sure to download a poster to put up in your school and get everyone involved! The more submissions we have from your school the better chance they have to win! Share this on Facebook and Twitter to have friends vote for your sun.

And who knows? Maybe you will see your sun on our package the next time you go grocery shopping!

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Marathon Motivation

We have all had those spurts of energy that last one or two or even three days where we feel on top of our workout routine and we are full of sticktoitiveness. However, they are usually just that- spurts. What do you do when that feeling has worn off? You are training for a marathon! And you need to keep training. I teamed up with my friends over at Marathon Rookie to bring you some tips to keep you motivated and help you cross that finish line.

Visualization
Set aside a few minutes each day, or at least a few times each week, to relax and picture in your mind the runner you want to be. Picture yourself making a great training run or running the actual race. As you are creating that image, try to get other senses involved by trying to feel what it will feel like to achieve your goal or push through any obstacles you envision.

Affirmations
Flood your mind with positive thoughts by talking to yourself every day. Tell yourself that you are a marathon runner. Our minds operate in the present so the more we tell ourselves something, even if it is not yet true, the faster our mind believes it and begins working now to make that affirmation a reality. Also, put an affirmation, race brochure, or inspiring quote somewhere you will see it every day like on your desk or bathroom mirror.

Block the Negative
Be aware of negative thoughts creeping into your mind. When you catch them, stop them cold in their tracks by telling yourself the opposite. For instance, if you catch yourself thinking you are tired during a run, tell yourself several times, with emphasis, that you feel great or feel strong. Do the same for any pain during a run. By telling yourself the opposite, you are diverting your focus from the negative to the positive.

Change into that Running Gear
Sometimes simply changing into your workout gear can get you in the mood to work out!

Get a Dog
OK, by now you all know I am practically obsessed with getting a dog sometime in my near future. Make a promise to your dog that you will take him/her on a walk daily. You will play fetch with him/her every other day… which is a great workout especially if your dog has not learned the step of bringing the thrown object back to you.

A Little Friendly Competition
Link up withe friends/co-workers/people online and start a little competition! Keep in mind everyone has different levels of running/exercising skills. But it isn’t about comparing apples to apples. It is about the improvement and progression! Knowing other people are going through similar challenges can help keep you motivated.

Over the course of training, you may find yourself lacking motivation at some point. This is very common. Maybe you get discouraged because unexpected events have caused you to miss a run, a few runs, or even a week or more of runs. Maybe something in your life diverts your focus from training and your goal. Whatever the case, do not let it stop you from achieving your goal!

Think of supporters cheering you on as you run with ease through the marathon or half marathon. Think about how rewarding it will be when you cross the finish line and reflect on what you have just accomplished.

Surround yourself with positive, motivating things. Watching running movies is great for marathon motivation. Find something that connects with you emotionally and you will find that your intensity and desire will grow to where you don’t just want to achieve your goal, you have to achieve your goal.

Take a step back and think about why you have set this monster goal for yourself and see yourself enjoying all the benefits you expect to have once you accomplish your goal.

Want to run the LA Marathon with me, the 8th Continent Soymilk Crew, and Child SHARE?

Well you can! Sign up here!

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Free Iphone Apps for Training for a Marathon

If you know me, you know my Iphone is like my freckles, constantly attached. So when I started training for the LA Marathon that I am doing with 8th Continent Soymilk and the awesome charity Child SHARE… one of my first priorities was to look up useful Iphone apps to keep me motivated, track my progress, and give me some awesome tips.

Here is a list of some of the Iphone applications that I use while training, and even some I don’t use… mainly because they are specifically for men. And because I like to call myself “thrifty”, they are all free!

  • iHeart Run Free
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
    This app utilizes your GPS and shows where you are on a map. It also tracks your distance and time and one of my favorite features is that you can detect your heart rate by holding the speaker up to your chest or neck! It saves up to 5 trips so you can track your progress.
  • JogBuddy Lite for Men
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
    Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later.
    JogBuddy™ Lite for Men is your mobile jogging companion on the treadmill, around the track, or around town and trail. Keep track of your weight, jogging (or running) time, miles, calories, and speed, as you listen to tunes or talk on your iPhone.
    JogBuddy does not use GPS or report your location to Google Maps. It works anywhere and consumes very little battery power.
  • Pace Calculator
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later
    This is a simple application that takes a running time and distance and calculates a specified pace. All you do is input a time, distances in miles, kilometers, or meters, and specify a pace in miles, kilometers or meters.
    This application is not constrained to specified values, so you can pick whatever pace you want for whatever distance choose. This is good if you want to calculate uncommon splits like 2k, 5k, 800m, etc. It can also work backwards. Lets say you want to know what 10k time a 68 second quarter-mile pace will produce? Just put 68 in for the time, 400m for the distance, and 10k for the pace.
    Use it to help plan or analyze your races and workouts. Or use it too see how fast the Olympians run each mile in the Marathon!
  • Hill Run Calculator
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone
    Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
    If you do a lot of trail running or just run up and down hills a lot then you need this application!
    It’s really difficult to compare runs where you are doing a lot of hill climbing, as they’re all different and hills make a big difference to your pace. So how do you know how you are doing in your training?
    Hill Run Calculator to the rescue. Simply set the sliders to the distance and Ascent that you have done, add your time round the course and you will be instantly given a graphical representation of the equivalent run on the flat along with the equivalent flat pace. The perfect way to compare your hill runs.
    Perfect for Fell Runners, Trail Runners, Ultra Runners, or anyone who trains in hilly or mountainous areas.
    It’s as simple as that! Go give it a try!
  • Utahrunning.com
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
    The UtahRunning.com Application is for all you Runners in Utah that want information about upcoming running race events and other types of running information. This app gives you instant access to the Utah Running Race calendar, their blog, their Twitter Updates and more.
  • NikeWomen Training
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
    Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.
    This may be a shocking revelation, but men and women have different physical fitness needs. Yet, among the plethora of fitness applications available on the iPhone, few include workouts designed for women. The free NikeWomen Training Club application attempts to fill this void with a variety of exercise routines for women.
  • Fitness Pro
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch (2nd generation).
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
    Fitness Pro is an iPhone and iPod Touch application with a massive exercise library.
    Clean pictures and a right to the point descriptions, gives you the detailed reference you need in the gym!
    Plan your own Fitness workout or just search the library for new powerful training ideas.
  • Running Log Free 3.0
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch.
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
    Record your workouts and rest days with RUNNING LOG, and see your history and trends on the visual calendar and summary.
    To log a run, touch any calendar day. Then record:
    * distance (km/mi)
    * duration
    * effort level
    * type of run (cross country, intervals, race, etc. – choose from 15!)
    * route name
    * group runs
    * rest days
    * freeform notes
    Associated icons appear on the calendar to give you a clear picture of your workout trends. View weekly or monthly totals below the calendar.
    A summary screen provides statistics for the current month and grand total, including distance, duration and pace totals and averages. The summary screen also displays a scrollable list of all notes and data entered to date.
    Whether you’re a pro or a casual runner, RUNNING LOG is an invaluable tool to help you stick to your goals and track your progress.
    Some benefits of using Running Log:
    * Make yourself accountable for each day
    * See changes and improvements over time
    * Share your success and strategies with others
    * Better understand trends that may lead to injury
    * Motivate yourself to improve your fitness
  • iMapMyFitness
    Compatibility: Compatible with iPhone.
    Requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
    The new iMapMyFitness makes tracking your outdoor fitness activities and adventures easy
    iMapMyFitness uses the built-in GPS technology of your iPhone 3G to enable you to track your outdoor fitness activities and gets you closer to achieving your health and fitness goals. Step out your front door, hit the road or trail, and this app will effortlessly mark out your path along an interactive map and record essential metrics including duration, distance, pace, speed and elevation. Once you finish your workout, save your data and it automatically uploads to MapMyFitness.com where you can view your route, workout data, and a comprehensive workout history. Plus, the new iMapMyFitness gives you the ability to easily share your workout data with friends and family via email and Twitter.
    The new iMapMyFitness boasts all of these great features:
    • Real-time tracking that measures and displays time, distance, pace, speed and elevation
    • An interactive map that lets you view your current location and exactly where you have traveled along your route
    • Synchronization with your online Training Log on iMapMyFitness.com
    • Manual entry of workout data directly from the app so you can easily record your indoor activities like gym workouts and cardio sessions on the treadmill
    • Twitter integration that enables you to tweet your workout data to friends and family
    • Voice Feedback detailing distance, pace, or speed information. Get your run data in real-time through your headphones

OK! So now you have all of the awesome apps you need to reach success and the finish line!

Also make sure to check out my other posts for training!

What NOT to do when training for a marathon!

Fun new workouts that are actually really old!

Do you have any tips for me while I train for the marathon? Do you want to join us at the marathon?

You can hit me up on Twitter and on Facebook and go here if you want to attend the marathon with the 8th Continent Soymilk Crew and Child SHARE!

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The New Workout is Not so New!

So as you all know I am training for the LA Marathon that I will be doing with 8th Continent Soymilk and the awesome charity Child S.H.A.R.E., so working out a couple times a day is on the current menu. Lots of people are looking for the newest best workout that is out there! But here is a little secret- the “new” workout is really old!

What do I mean by this? Well, since we have grown up, we do things much differently. We learn modesty, shame, and self-restraint. And in some aspects this is very important and a good thing to practice. However, we get SO much less exercise when we are modest.

Forget your inhibitions, and act like a kid again… trust me, it is a great workout.

If you are thinking to yourself: Hmmm… what is she talking about? I already do this? Then, I challenge you with this question:

When is the last time you did a cartwheel?

Yeah- that’s what I thought.

How about you pick a few of the following long-forgotten fun-filled games we used to play as children and try them out as an adult.

Difficult? Yes.

Fun? You betcha.

Great workout? Precisely.

Swing!
It is a great workout for your arms AND for your core muscles. Not only is it romantic to do with your significant other, it is also a giggling inducing fun activity to by yourself or with a friend.

Go fly a kite!
You have to get a running start, and then once the kite is up you can pull and tug against
wind resistance. You can also get a trick kite which allows you to do a ton of cool dips and dives
while giving you an even better arm workout. And sometimes, it is almost as calming as meditation.

King of the Mountain!
This activity requires two people or more, and you have to be trustworthy people and kind so no one gets hurt! But it is an AMAZING workout. So here is how it goes… find a pile. Of what? Well, there are a ton of options. Snow, dirt, rubble, etc. And see who can stay on top of the pile the longest.
You are putting your weight against someone else trying to (safely) push them aside so you can be King of the Mountain!

Do a cartwheel! Or a few.
I mean come one, when is the last time you did a cartwheel? Don’t worry about falling over sideways. So what? Remember? You are a kid again! Make sure you stretch before hand though- seeing as this old-school awesome exercise does take a bit of flexibility.

Dodgeball!
Running around, throwing balls at your friends, bouncing balls off of yours so you are not
“out”. This is not only TOTALLY fun… but it will keep your heart pumping and adrenaline going because
let’s be honest: a little competition can sometimes be exactly what you need to keep playing.

Monkey Bars!
This is a great upper body workout- and if your feeling saucy-maybe try a pull-up
or two.

Sled!
Just because it is winter, and depending on where you are there is snow doesn’t
mean you can’t exercise outside. Go sledding!

Red Rover Red Rover
Forgot about this game didn’t ya? Running, a little bit of wrestling and a killer workout!

So as you can see, if you throw yourself into a kid’s mindframe, you can workout AND have fun.

Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments, or on Facebook or even tell me on Twitter!

You can also check out my article on what NOT to do when training for a marathon here. So go ahead, let loose, have fun, and I guarantee it will be an awesome workout.

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Start Your Training for the LA Marathon!

So most of you have seen the pics I have posted on Facebook and Twitter of myself rosy cheeked, bundled up, and sweating- proving that woman don’t necessarily just glow. I am officially training for the LA Marathon! Usually, you would need to give yourself around 6 months to train for a marathon. However, I don’t have time for that! But don’t worry, I will be walking the 26 mile marathon with the good people over at Child S.H.A.R.E. So not only will I have company, but I will have an excuse to not try to run the entire way.  (thank goodness)

Before we start going over tips on what to do…

I think it is just as important to go over things you should NOT do! So many beginners make so many of the same mistakes when they first start out!

My friends over at Runner’s World helped me out with this amazing list!

Mistake: Too fast, too soon
“Most first-time racers go out too fast and are miserable by the second mile,” says women’s running coach Jane Serues. Even veteran runners get caught up in the race-day enthusiasm–and other faster racers.

Easy Fix:
“Start out at a comfortable pace,” says Serues, “a pace where you’re not killing yourself and can still converse with deep breaths in between sentences. No huffing and puffing.” Then try to run each mile just a little bit faster, so that your last mile is the fastest. “A strong finish leaves a better taste in your mouth than a great first mile with a cross-eyed finish,” says Chris Carmichael of Carmichael Training Systems.

Mistake: Too much food
RW columnist Jeff Galloway says many first-timers eat too much before a race, particularly the night before. Carmichael agrees. “You don’t need to carbo-load for a 5-K,” he says. Most people have enough stored energy in their bodies to run a 5-K without taking in any additional calories.

Easy Fix:
“Eat less than normal before the race,” says Serues. Try small meals the day before, and something as simple as a banana and a glass of skim milk on race morning. “The key is choosing something easy to digest,” says Serues. “Not ham and eggs, which your body has to work hard to break down.”

Mistake: Too little warmup/cooldown
Your body needs to warm up properly before it can run well at the higher intensity required to race a 5-K. And a postrace cooldown helps you recover more quickly so that you’ll feel better the day after the race.

Easy Fix:
Include a 15-minute warmup before the race, and a 15-minute cooldown afterward, says Carmichael. For both, mix walking and jogging to help ease into and out of your race pace.

Want to come join me and the rest of the 8th Continent Crew at the Marathon? DO IT!

Make sure to keep tuning in for more tips and updates to get you to that finish line.

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Vegan Jewish Apple Cake! Nomlicious.

I was fortunate enough to link up with Savvy from the Savvy Soybean- an up and coming blogger who has amazing recipes and a personality to match!

Check out this awesome Vegan Jewish Apple Cake that is easy to make and impossible to resist! Ms. Savvy- take it away!

Vegan Jewish Apple Cake

Hey there! Savvy Soybean here, veggie food-lover and digester of all things yummy in NYC. I love baking vegan, so when dairy-free extraordinaire Lopez asked me to whip up my favorite recipe with 8th Continent Soy Milk, I knew just the thing.

You see, I’ve been a bit overzealous in my fruit purchases lately. Crates of tangerines, bunches of bananas, bogs of cranberries… I like to think it’s motivation. I also like to think I can eat it all. But 99% of the time I wait too long and end up with something even better: bananas mushy for banana bread, plums soft for muffins, and apples just a day too ripe for anything but Vegan Jewish Apple Cake.

That’s right, I just called vegan apple cake “Jewish.” My grandmother would patsch me over the head. Butter, bread, brisket: that’s Jewish cooking in a nutshell. But as Bob Dylan once sang, “the times, they are a-changin’,” and we need to smarten up about what we scarf down. I found this super healthy recipe on Vegan Verve, an animal rights blog, and toyed with it to my liking. I pulled back the sugar, cut the cinnamon in half (a little goes a long way) and, of course, used the delicious 8th Continent Soy Milk as my dairy-free alternative.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp flax meal
  • 6 Tbsp water
  • 3 medium red apples
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar (I use the raw stuff)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¾ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup 8th Continent Soy Milk
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups unbleached flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.

Whisk together flax meal and water. This’ll act as our nutritionally packed egg substitute.

Combine flax mixture, applesauce, soy milk, sugar, oil, and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: cinnamon, flour, and baking powder.

Peel and slice 3 medium sweet apples. Slicing them now will save you from preserving them in lemon juice to prevent from browning, but that’s also an option if you’d like to get it out of the way first.

Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add the apple slices. Mix until the apple slices are evenly distributed.

Pour mixture into a generously greased loaf/ bundt/ cake pan and place in preheated oven.

Cooking time varies depending on the depth of your pan. I baked mine in a deep oven-safe casserole dish, so the baking time was 1 hr 10 min. Check at about 40 minutes and do that toothpick test. This recipe generally takes 50 minutes to bake, and approximately 3 minutes to eat.

The two beneficiaries of my baking, my roommate and boyfriend, exclaimed the highest praise I could receive: “It doesn’t taste vegan!” They loved the moist, cinnamon-y cake and chunks of warm apple. They were also delighted to hear the recipe wasn’t all that unhealthy. And you know what? If my Jewish grandma had a bite, she’d go mashugana… in a good way.

About Ms. Savvy and The Savvy Soybean

Savvy moved to New York in the summer of 2007 and she, just like most new New Yorkers was intimidated by the Big City.

In the winter of 2007, Savvy decided to take the plunge into vegetarianism. Her blog is a wit-filled fun-loving site about places you can eat veggie in the Big City- without going broke! She also posts some amazing recipes like the one above. Check her out! The Savvy Soybean has been one of my favorite blogs I have come across to date!

And as you all know- you can keep in touch with me, Lopez and 8th Continent Soymilk on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Happy eating you beautiful people you.

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Lopez and 8th Continent Soymilk at the LA Marathon!

Valentine’s Day has passed. All you crazy couples can breathe now! Did you hear/get what you wanted? Did you give/say what your significant other wanted? Well either way, I hope it was a splendid one!

And now- on to the next milestone. Yes me, Lopez, the person who doesn’t run unless something really scary is chasing her, will be in the LA Marathon with the 8th Continent Soymilk team! We are walking with an awesome charity called Child S.H.A.R.E. Their goal is to ensure every foster child experiences the unfailing love of a forever family. And we are honored to be walking side by side with them to make this happen! As they put it over at Child S.H.A.R.E. join us and run with a reason! Want to donate and help out the cause? Just go here. Oh, and did I mention that there may just be a surprise guest walking with us? I will give you a hint- she is my favorite on-air lady!

The LA Marathon is on March 21st and I have started training! Until the marathon you will see me blog about exercise tips, meals for marathoners, health tips and you will be able to follow me along on my journey of training. We don’t have long, so I better get out from behind this computer for a while and get started.

Make sure to follow along on Twitter and Facebook too!

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Cupid’s 8th Continent 12 Days of Valentines- Day 1

So tomorrow is the big day! Do you have the present picked out and the plans planned? Keep in mind that the sweetest thing you can do on Valentine’s Day is show somehow that you care. This could be through a DIY craft, a homemade meal, reminiscing about experiences you have shared, or how about saying the most powerful phrase that exists?

That’s right- I love you.

Now what if mt significant other took the time to learn how to say it in Spanish and surprise me with “Te amo.” or “Te quiero.”? Well, let’s just say my insides would melt into a ball of goo- in a good way that is.

So check out the video below to see how to say those precious words in several different languages!

And if you still need a tip- hit me up on Facebook or on Twitter or you can go to all of the other posts I have been doing for this Vday Countdown!

Day 12- Make a pop-up Valentine’s Day card!

Day 11- Make a heart-shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake!

Day 10- A DIY project to make “U Complete Me” Pillow set!

Day 9- My music picks- both a pro-love and anti-love playlist!

Day 8- The Perfect Valentine’s Day presents from Etsy!

Day 7- Perfect Vegan recipe for Penna alla Vodka!

Day 6- Forget the material things! Do something sweet with your Valentine!

Day 5- Easy and Tasty recipe for Vegan Chocolate “Ice Cream”!

Day 4- Some dorky AND romantic things that are perfect to write inside your Valentine’s Day card!

Day 3- Easy Recipe for a vegan Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bread!

Day 2- Best movies to watch on Valentine’s Day!

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Cupid’s 8th Continent 12 Days of Valentines- Day 2

You want to make your Valentine’s Day romantic, I know. And a lot of people are thinking the same thing and wondering- how do I do that in a crowded restaurant? Or at a pub? Or any of the other typical romantic venues that will be stuffed full of the things that remind you that this may just be a Hallmark Holiday? My suggestion? Don’t go out! Stay in! Make some chocolate raspberry parfaits and cuddle up on a couch and pop in a movie!

Trying to think of the best romantic movie? Well, let me help you out with that!

Here is a list of some newbies and some classics, and all of them are going to give you that feeling of wanting to hold your loved one closer and snuggle.

When Harry Met Sally

Love Actually

Fever Pitch

Shakespeare in Love

50 First Dates

There’s Something About Mary

Princess Bride

Hitch

10 Things I Hate About You

Down With Love

Serendipity

Amelie

And what kind of a Valentine’s Day advocate would I be if I neglected to mention the following movies?

  • Titanic
  • The Notebook
  • City of Angels
  • An Affair to Remember
  • Chocolat
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • My Fair Lady
  • Gigi

You should be able to find the perfect movie for Valentine’s Day above! Do you think I missed some? Make sure to leave it in the comments section! Or you can let me know on Facebook or Twitter!

If you don’t think popping in a movie would be the best thing for you and your sweetheart, no sweat! I have tons of other Valentine’s ideas to choose from!

Day 12- Make a pop-up Valentine’s Day card!

Day 11- Make a heart-shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake!

Day 10- A DIY project to make “U Complete Me” Pillow set!

Day 9- My music picks- both a pro-love and anti-love playlist!

Day 8- The Perfect Valentine’s Day presents from Etsy!

Day 7- Perfect Vegan recipe for Penna alla Vodka!

Day 6- Forget the material things! Do something sweet with your Valentine!

Day 5- Easy and Tasty recipe for Vegan Chocolate “Ice Cream”!

Day 4- Some dorky AND romantic things that are perfect to write inside your Valentine’s Day card!

Day 3- Easy Recipe for a vegan Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Bread!

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Cupid’s 8th Continent 12 Days of Valentines- Day 3

Only three days away until the big day! That’s right- Valentine’s Day.

Still haven’t figured out the perfect sweet dish to make your sweetheart? Thanks to Amy over at VegWeb we are able to provide you with this awesome vegan recipe for a Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Bread. Now you can’t even try to tell me that doesn’t sound decadent!

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mashed bananas
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup 8th Continent soy milk
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit

2. Stir together flour, sugars, baking powder and cinnamon.

3. In another bowl combine bananas, soy milk, peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and applesauce.  Add to flour, stir until combined.

4. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Pour into two greased 8x4x2 loaf pans.  Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Frost with Peanut Butter Frosting:

-Melt 3 tbs peanut butter with 2 tbs margarine in a saucepan.

-stir in one cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla.

-add 1 tbs soy milk or more until it is of spreading consistency

Serves: 12-15

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Let me know what you think of the recipe!

If you still need gift ideas  make sure to check out the posts I have been writing every day to count down to Valentine’s Day!

Day 12- Make a pop-up Valentine’s Day card!

Day 11- Make a heart-shaped Vegan Chocolate Cake!

Day 10- A DIY project to make “U Complete Me” Pillow set!

Day 9- My music picks- both a pro-love and anti-love playlist!

Day 8- The Perfect Valentine’s Day presents from Etsy!

Day 7- Perfect Vegan recipe for Penna alla Vodka!

Day 6- Forget the material things! Do something sweet with your Valentine!

Day 5- Easy and Tasty recipe for Vegan Chocolate “Ice Cream”!

Day 4- Some dorky AND romantic things that are perfect to write inside your Valentine’s Day card!

Need any other suggestions? Or do you have the perfect idea? Make sure to let me know on Twitter or on Facebook!

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