Almond Milk LA Tasting at PP Santa Monica

I am so excited to announce to you all about a wonderful product I get to share with you all!  At Pilates Platinum Santa Monica we get the pleasure of hosting an Almond Milk LA taste testing!

Almond Milk LA is a homemade dairy alternative milk delivery service.

You all know by now that I have been around the blocks tasting my Almond Milks...you definitely don't want to pass up this one.  And who doesn't like to try new things, especially new things full of nutrition for our bodies!

Almond Milk LA will be set up at the 

Pilates Platinum Santa Monica

Wednesday January 22nd, 2014.  

They will be there passing out their delicious milks during the evening classes, 

5:00pm, 6:00pm and 7:00pm.  

Make sure you reserve your spot in class now to get a chance to taste this delicious nutritious, perfect post workout replenishing drink.  If you can't make it to class, then don't fret you are welcome to stop on by to try Almond Milk LA out for yourself.

My favorite is their Cacao Milk 

and with those statistics it is definitely something not to pass up.

Something really unique about this company is they give you the ability to create your milk at home with their DIY kits.  This is perfect for those that are intimidated by having to drink something immediately upon purchase.  This at home kit allows you to make your favorite almond milk anytime you want.  Perfect for that midnight craving when delivery isn't readily available!

Remember to check out the tasting!  

And if this cute company hasn't stolen your heart yet, they donate 5% of their profits to a different charity each month!

Don't hesitate to go online and order some for yourself right now!  Follow this link to order.

Nuts about Mylk

Are you on the nut mylk band wagon!?!  Are you interested in trying nut mylk?  Are you sick of buying nut mylk?  Are you wondering why I am typing mylk and not milk?

It seems as though everyone is buying nondairy alternatives as a 'milk' beverage of choice!  It is something that has been going on for awhile but it seems that more and more stores and restaurants are having nondairy milk alternatives.  If you are someone who is buying and drinking nondairy milk, such as almond mylk I recommend you try making it on your own because it is super easy and cheaper.

To answer the mylk and not milk question before I move on...I spell milk when referring to a nondairy milk as mylk because it is a way to differentiate dairy v. nondairy...that's all...nothing more fancy or deeper meaning than that!

To make nut mylk (in this case lets work with almonds).  I recommend buying raw almonds.  That way they are pure, having been roasted, dried, salted, smoked, sugared, etc...

You can make any amount of nut mylk you want at a time, just keep in mind the ration of nuts to water will be 1:2 cups.

If you can I also recommend using alkaline water or reverse osmosis water...just to be more pure and balancing for the body.

****If you do not have a nut bag you will need to purchase one...or cheese clothe

1. First get your nuts.  Lets just work with a simple 1 cup of raw almonds.  First you need to soak your nuts for at least 4 hours.  I recommend just soaking them in the frig the night before.  To soak, place nuts in a bowl with enough water to cover the nuts.
2. After your nuts have been soaked rise them off.
3. (some people like to peel their nuts but I don't find it necessary)
4. In a blender place the 1 cups of nuts with 2 cups of water.
5. At the very minimum I suggest adding a pinch of stevia and a pinch of salt.  If you want sweeter milk add in more stevia, or agave, maple syrup, molasses, honey etc (experiment with your taste preference).
6. Blend nuts on high for 1 minute.
7. Get container you will put your nut mylk in and cover the opening with the nut bag.
8. Pour nut mylk through nut bag to allow nut bag to catch the nut pulp.
9. Squeeze nut bag so make sure you get every last drop of goodness
10. Place nut mylk in frig and drink up.

Should last in frig for a few days.  You will notice separation...this does not mean it is bad, just shake it up before serving.  I find that mason jars work the best!

If you are someone who doesn't like to be wasteful there are plenty of recipes to use the nut pulp (aka almond flour) in...especially in healthy baked goods.  Yum!