Recently, Kris Carr author of Crazy, Sexy, Cancer was in Cleveland for a speaking engagement at the JD Breast Cancer Symposium. Vita-Mix was there in support of Carr who is also a Vita-Mix Affiliate and published author with a large following among women and especailly young women.  

 In 2003, Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare and incurable Cancer.She began filming her story, with experimental treatment as her only option, Kris became determined to find answers and traveled the country interviewing experts in alternative medicine. She met with other women determined to become survivors in their own fight against Cancer.
Crazy Sexy Cancer is a film & book about rising to life's challenges!

 Here is a recipe Carr recently promoted that uses the Vita-Mix machine, her blender of choice! Click here for Carr's website

 Menu Magic 

LOULOU'S RAW BANOFFEE PIE

by Raw Lou Lou

PIE CRUST

-1 cup almonds

-1 1/2 cups dates

1. Blitz the almonds up to desired crunch size 2. Add the dates and blend thoroughly together 3. Place the crust onto an oiled pie dish and flatten out with damp hands

FILLING

-1 cup cashew nuts (soaked)

-3 bananas

-1/4 cup filtered water

-2 T coconut oil

1. In a high speed blender (Vitamix), add the water and then the cashews and blend up until moderately smooth 2. Add the bananas as you go and until a very smooth thick consistency is reached 3. Then add the coconut oil 4. Pour the mix onto the pie base - I also topped with a few crushed pecan nuts 5. Place the pie in the freezer for a couple of hours then let thaw in the fridge.