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.
As I have mentioned before, my (future) in-laws are completely supportive and respectful of my vegan lifestyle. So much so, that they did research before we headed to Vancouver and had a perfect lunch spot all picked out. Gorilla Food is right near Waterfront (where the Olympic rings and torch is), so we took the Skytrain there and then walked the few blocks to the restaurant. Cute no? Despite the tree going through the ceiling, the atmosphere was cozy and the staff was really friendly (like the rest of the Canadians we encountered). The lady… Read more >
Elise
February 25, 2010
almonds, falafel, hummus, nuts, raw
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1) Canadians are super nice, welcoming, and very friendly. (Kyle nearly had a heart attack as I took out my camera while we were passing the border patrol…whatever, I live on the edge…) 2) Canadians are pretty die hard when it comes to ice hockey. (These pictures are just the tip of the iceberg in fanatic behavior) (The sea of red as we were waiting to get let into the stadium) (Maple leaf much?) 3) Vancouver has almost as many Starbucks’ as Manhattan (read: I was in caffeine heaven). (I’m fairly certain that my patriotic… Read more >
Elise
February 24, 2010
Starbucks
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Before I even GET to my Olympics recap, I have to describe to you the craziest flight I have ever been on. EVER. You see, there’s a reason I don’t have many food pictures from my 5 hour flight, and it has to do with this simple phrase: “Is there anyone on the plane in the medical field?” [Insert profanity here] The good news (for them)? I was on board. The bad news (for me)? I was on board. At first, when I heard the flight attendants call for help, I got a rush of… Read more >
Elise
February 23, 2010
coconut date rolls, dried mixed fruit, mexican food, tea, yogurt covered pretzels
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By the time you read this, I am likely in the upper itty-bitty corner of WA chilling at the in-laws casa before heading across the border to Vancouver. Kyle and I put in a bid for Olympics tix decades ago and, amazingly enough, we got them for a pretty stellar event. If you keep your eyes peeled to your TV sets during the men’s US v. Canada ice hockey game, I promise I will try my best to do something obnoxious enough to get some air time (think stars & stripes face painting). I’m currently… Read more >
Elise
February 20, 2010
almonds, beans, big salad, carob covered raisins, clif bar, dried mixed fruit, nutbutter, PranaBar, Starbucks, tea
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Cough-E & a Caramel Apple Diggin’ the froth? Do it! Do the Stonyfield people know that their Oikos greek yogurt is borderline sinful when combined with apples? Caramel apples for breakfast with NO guilt whatsoever? Uh, that gets two thumbs up. Now that’s a dessert that Gigi can start her day with, controversy free. Maybe. Lunch was so boring, I almost don’t want to show it. Boca vegan burgers open faced on Vermont soft wheat bread with Tribe roasted red pepper hummus. You can’t go wrong when combining bread and hummus, so as basic as this… Read more >
Elise
February 19, 2010
butternut squash, carob covered raisins, chickpeas, greek yogurt, hummus, root veggies, smoothie, soy milk, squash, tea, veggie burger, zucchini
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