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Home »» Blog »» 5 Good Things – September 23rd, 2017

5 Good Things – September 23rd, 2017

September 23, 2017 by: Lenny Gale

Apple Cinnamon Cakes, Thai Curry Hummus, Raspberry Lemonade Smoothie, two Ascent Container Vids, and More!

Hi! Here’s what’s new, exciting, and thought provoking from our Life is NOYOKE world.

(This is the abbreviated online version of our weekly email newsletter, 5 Good Things. To get the full version delivered to your inbox on Saturdays, you can subscribe right here.)

1. New blog posts, site updates, and other things we’re proud to be sharing

Good morning from Chicago!

Chicago? I thought you moved to Minneapolis.

We did! Just spending the weekend with some family before we hunker down for the winter.

So you’re sending this email from Chicago? 

Well, no. We build and schedule this newsletter in advance.

Why are you telling me this? I only opened this email to look at pictures of the things you guys made this week. 

Okay then.

Onto the recipes!

2. New recipes we’re enjoying

Apple cinnamon cake. Make ’em big or small (as pictured!). Either way, they’re terrific.

Apple cinnamon cake featured by Life is NOYOKE

+ Thai Curry Hummus. Inspired by (the best) hummus (I’ve ever had) made by Hope Brand. Absolutely delicious.

Thai curry hummus featured by Life is NOYOKE.

3. Classic recipes we’re re-showcasing

Raspberry lemonade smoothie. It’s in the form of a protein shake. So for all of you looking for something creative with your blended protein powder drink, here ya go. You’re welcome.

Raspberry lemonade smoothie featured by Life is NOYOKE

4. Vitamix news and updates we’re enjoying

Couple of really good deals right now on CR Models. The CR Pro 500 (US & Canada!), the CR Pro 750, and the CR 780 are all steals.

+ All Ascent Series qualify for instant $20 off at checkout via our links to Ascent at vitamix.com and Ascent at vitamix.ca.

+ Be sure to check out our page about which Vitamix to buy and use our Promo code link before you checkout.

+ Last week we mentioned the new “wet” and dry grains 48 oz container (review). Well, we finally published our YouTube vid explaining the differences and our recommendation. Watch!

+ Do you own an 8 oz or 20 oz add-on for your Ascent Series? This new video is for you.

Thank you from the Life is NOYOKE family Lenny, Shalva and Lucy.
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5. Articles, posts, and products from around the web we’re thinking about

The good news: Big Food is struggling to grow their junk food product business in developed and educated communities. The bad news: Big food is taking a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook and peddling their junk to developing nations. Read: How Big Business Got Brazil Hooked on Junk Food.

+From the department of “hmmph” this from Popular Science: Is there a single food that you can survive on forever?

Okay, all for now.

Thanks and good things,
Shalva and Lenny

P.S. Chicago friends. We’ll be at Chicago Vegan Mania today. Say hi if you see us roaming around!

Shalva Lenny at a Twins game in 2017.

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