Hungry Hungry Hippie

Author Archive: Elise

About Elise

I’m a nurse. An exercise lover. A whole foods connoisseur. A health enthusiast. And I have IBS. No need to cue the sappy violin music yet... I’ve found that eating a mostly plant-based diet has allowed me to continue to live and love life to the fullest. Although moderation isn’t something I do well, I’m 100% devoted to giving my body pure, wholesome, quality food. Nutritious and delicious, all the time. Hungry Hungry Hippie is a way for me to share my daily dealings with food, fitness, and everything in between.

The brown version

Can you tell I’ve been behind on my reviews? Last time I enlisted the help from my fam in consuming Nature’s Pride Country White bun.  Now it’s time for the brown buns. The 100% Whole Wheat ones, that is! Like last time, I have Foodbuzz to thank for these goodies.  And also like last time, I have my fam-bam to thank for the help in reviewing. The table was set with all the necessary accessories (BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, ketchup, tomatoes, and of course avocado) There was some confusion at the store, and I couldn’t… Read more >

July 17, 2010 avocado, veggie burger Read more >

How ‘bout them apples?

Apple-a-holics anonymous meetings should not be held anywhere near Washington. They should be held far far away. I’ve been quite the produce whore lover up here in the Evergreen State…but rather than list off each fruit and vegetable like I’m talking to my niece…how about a photo montage?  Yes?  Ok.   And then there were veggies… Can it please stay summer forever?  I want to live off of this seasonal produce forever!

July 16, 2010 avocado, bbq, beans, hummus Read more >

I can see Canada from my house

It’s true… (Although I’m pretty sure it doesn’t give me much international cred in the political realm…just sayin’) I digress… Since Kyle’s parents live (more or less) on the US/Canada border, we decided to take a day trip up to visit our friends from the North. This beauty, known as Grouse Mountain, is just 15 minutes north of Vancouver, and is open year-round, with Skyrides (seen above) to bring you up the steep 2 mile mountainside overlooking some of the most drop-dead gorgeous views of Vancouver, Washington, and beyond… Seriously, the pictures don’t even do… Read more >

July 15, 2010 bbq, clif bar, falafel, hummus Read more >

Vegan Cassoulet

VEGETARIAN CASSOULET RECIPE BY MELISSA ROBERTS (source)  SERVES 4 TO 6* *adapted to feed two very hungry hippies ACTIVE TIME: 30 MIN START TO FINISH: 1 1/4 HR In case you are in the same boat as I was (and had never heard of a “cassoulet” until now) allow me to further introduce you.  It’s usually a meat based dish, but as per Gourmet, this vegan twist on the meal is good enough to have carnivores forgetting that a meat version even exists (see below quote).  ”A leek, carrot, and celery mirepoix, cooked until tender… Read more >

July 14, 2010 beans Read more >

Golden Moon

A few months (yes, months) ago I got a little package in the mail.  Hmmm…did I black out and order things on the internet I don’t remember?  Curious, I ripped it open to find a nice gift from Golden Moon Tea.  The best things come in small packages indeed! As an avid tea drinker, this was thrilling and I couldn’t wait to try each and every flavor. They sell a TON of loose leaf teas (black, white, oolong, and green), and with the samples they sent me a bunch of literature about their products.  It… Read more >

July 14, 2010 tea Read more >