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.
I made a Mexi-kale salad for lunch. Sure, I just coined the term, but I think it fits. On top of the kale was wakame seaweed, butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and some salsa (added later so it wouldn’t sogg-ify). Yes, I realize the involvement of seaweed in a south-of-the-border themed salad may be a bit of a stretch, but can’t I just claim poetic license on this one? To complete the (admittedly weak) Mexi theme, I also had a baggy of Brad’s Blues All Natural blue corn tortilla chips which added the perfect… Read more >
Elise
December 29, 2009
avocado, bbq, beans, big salad, butternut squash, clif bar, greek yogurt, kale, mexican food, pitas, potatoes, seaweed, tea, vegan cake
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The days of froth have returned. The holidays are all about decadence right? My morning cups of coffee have been quite elaborate as of late. I think the cold weather brings it out. This one was less than 50% coffee. The rest was cocoa powder, stevia, coconut milk “creamer” froth, and a partridge in a pear tree candy cane. YUM-AY I also had a cup of Chai tea. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with Chai tea lately. It probably has more to do with the way it warms me up than anything else… Read more >
Elise
December 28, 2009
bbq, big salad, chickpeas, hummus, juice, kale, pea soup, peanut butter, tea, vegan cake, veggie burger
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Working on the holidays isn’t my favorite thing to do, but I realize there are worse things (like being a patient). So I tried to make the most of it, and celebrated regardless. I was working with my fave co-RNs, too, which helped make the day fun, rather than depressing. Last night, in an effort to get to bed on time, I threw this lunch together way too fast. I’d like to blame the lack of groceries on my desire to save $$ and use up what’s currently in the deepest depths of the pantry,… Read more >
Elise
December 26, 2009
big salad, butternut squash, chickpeas, chocolate, clif bar, dried mixed fruit, hummus, kale, pitas, POM, seaweed, squash
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Merry Christmas everyone!! Unfortunately, I worked today (Christmas day), but yesterday (Christmas eve) was fun for several reasons. 1. I got the day off of work (although I still had to wake up at 5 am to make sure nobody called in sick…kinda like being an on-call RN). 2. I had a great brekkie. 2. I talked to Kyle on the phone while opening my present from him. The Hungry Hungry Hippie Chronicles, Vol. I Sooooo cool!!! Every post from 2008 and some from 2009…all bound in a beautiful book. Thanks K love 🙂 3. … Read more >
Elise
December 26, 2009
beans, hummus, potatoes, tea, vegan cake
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I can’t even put into words what this restaurant experience was like. As their mission statement says, Del Posto creates the highest quality dining experience in what is one of the greatest indoor spaces in New York City. Without projecting stilted formality, they offer an ambiance filled with warmth buoyancy and lightheartedness of the Italian spirit. And that translated to one of the most fabulous dining experiences I have ever had. Mario Batali’s name carries great weight in the restaurant world, and this meal lived up to everything I expected and more. I had heard… Read more >
Elise
December 25, 2009
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