BOOKS LIKE FRIENDS SHOULD BE WELL CHOSEN – and it made my day to see so many friends and family show their support! It truly meant the world to me! Thank you to my little helpers Nikko & Pasha! You did a GREAT job at the demo station!  My new little chefs in the making.

Strawberry Shortcake and coconut whipped cream can be good for you? Yessuurryyyy!!!  How fun creating smoothies for everyone at the 2016 Great Valley Bookfest with over 5,000 people soaking up the sun, enjoy the fun, bouncy houses, books, great author talks and book signing, cooking demonstrations, spelling bee, music, and much more!!!  Giving a BIG shout out and LOVE to all who have filled the seats and enjoyed my Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with homemade coconut cream from The Green Aisle’s Healthy Smoothies & Slushies, every single drink featured is all natural, dairy-free, soy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free.

If you weren’t able to attend the fest, get your Strawberry Shortcake Recipe at the end of this blog, and looking forward to your comments!  Here’s to a Healthy & Happy YOU!

Congratulations Sabrina Koshiyama!

Winner of the $100 Gift Basket, items donated from Nature’s Corner in Manteca!

Congratulations Debbie Brannon!

Winner of The Green Aisle’s Healthy Smoothies & Slushies! 

Thank you, Toni Raymus, for the special invitation to join many amazing authors at the Great Valley Bookfest this year, the sweet author party, catered with amazingly delicious orderves  and treats!  You’re such and Amazing Lady!

I Had the great pleasure of meeting some amazing authors, meeting new friends, and great health chats at my booth!  

SHARING THE Amazing FUN!

Now what you’ve all been waiting for: Your Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Recipe!

Lower your cholesterol with a big glass of strawberry shortcake. Strawberries are proven to lower the amount of low-density lipoprotein, which leads to bad cholesterol, and contains phytonutrients and antioxidants to help prevent cancer.

Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries
2 cups almond milk
1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon maca powder
Directions
Blend all ingredients on high for 40 seconds or until smooth. Drink it just the way it is or create layers of strawberry shortcake and non-dairy whipped cream topped with a few sliced strawberries. 

Special Hugs to my Amazing Supporter:  Mom and Dad – Lynette and Curt Smith, son – Scott, daughter – Bebe, Sabrina Koshiyama & Kai, Nikko, and Akira, Ryan, Pasha Smith, John, Angelica Gutierrez, John Vonhof, Toni Raymus, Maureen Minnehan!!!

Recipe from The Green Aisle’s Healthy Smoothies & Slushies

Green Aisle Health & Wellness made it in the Manteca Bulletin Newspaper.
I was cracking up at the picture they took of me! I had a great time talking to everyone who came out! 
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