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.

Long flights & lei-overs

Aloha :( (that means goodbye, too, right?) We left Maui today (tear) to head back to the real world (aka the main land). There were more than a few blah things about these flights, but I’ll avoid going all Debbie Downer on you – and just list a couple… (1) I couldn’t bring produce with me…no fun and (2) I knew I was heading back to work, and leaving my stress free days on the beach behind. The one positive was that I had Kyle with me for the lonnnnnng flights. Java. Check. Not pictured:… Read more >

Elise June 28, 2009 big salad, chickpeas, seaweed, spinach salad Read more >

Maui highlights

I know it looks fake, but, unlike the NJ housewives, this is ALL REAL. Why would anyone leave such a place!? Me and my sis (she’s not strangling me, we are just channeling our inner family Von Trapp)…sadly, this is the most normal of the 25 million dozen photos my Mom managed to get out of us. My Dad sporting his “I’m the Boss” pin that he got for Father’s Day…and just in case you’re wondering, yes, that IS a fanny pack. No, we weren’t going on a hike…that’s just his general “around the apartment”… Read more >

Elise June 28, 2009 Uncategorized Read more >

Merry times @ Merriman’s

I know I mentioned this restaurant on a previous post, but it was SO great, I thought it deserved more than 3 lines. This quote captures the essence of Merriman’s passion: "We showcase the food, not a complicated preparation, so our guests authentically taste the organically grown lettuce or vine ripe tomatoes from Waimea." –Peter Merriman The restaurant purchases produce from the local island farmers daily. These seasonal and fresh products are used both in their menu and in the chef’s nightly specials. This harmony between the farmer, the season, and the chef create the… Read more >

Elise June 27, 2009 sorbet Read more >

Yum! Eat!!

Wanna see how my Maui meals have been going…well, I have about 4.7% of my eats captured on film, so I’ll let you be the judge of that. We eat at restaurants more often than not, so I am in serious need of a detox. Processed foods have been in abundance, despite my best attempts to minimize them. And even with mega planning ahead of time, vegan options tend to be poor at best. One of the things I realized here is how unavoidable processed foods is. Sad :( Even with my organic-loving, health-conscious, family,… Read more >

Elise June 24, 2009 avocado, bbq, beans, big salad, broccoli slaw, cereal, chickpeas, dates, dried mixed fruit, dried papaya, dried pineapple, eggplant, Ezekiel muffins, hummus, POM, raisin bran, soy milk, spinach salad, squash, zucchini Read more >

Larry’s Famous Pizza

My mom’s cousin, Patti, is like my Southern California mom. Since I lived in Westwood while attending UCLA, we were practically neighbors, and she and her husband, Larry, took pity on me as a poor college student. Whether I needed a quiet getaway to study, or a home-cooked meal, they were always happy to oblige. And let me tell you, they are beyond handy in the kitchen. Patti’s professional background speaks for itself, and on top of that, she even has her own food blog, which is amazing, just like her home-made goodies. She introduced… Read more >

Elise June 23, 2009 pizza dough Read more >

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