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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.

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 >

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 >

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 >

June 23, 2009 pizza dough Read more >

Meet my sister!

My lovely middle sis, Laura, is the only member of the Hippie fam that couldn’t make it to Hawaii (miss you Laur!)…so she’s steppin’ up to the plate with the food blog.  Laura hearts grubbin’ just as much as her big sis, so it’s no surprise her food will make you drool a bit, too.  Unlike me, she does enjoy meat (and other animal products), but she’s also a big fan of all veggies, beans, and grains.  So without further ado, here’s my FIRST guest blogger: I think Elise has been trying to get me… Read more >

June 22, 2009 beans, quinoa Read more >

Hawaiian Hiking

Since I got a question on my last post about this, and I feel like it’s a topic people are interested in, I will recap my answer. Q: Any advice on how to squeeze in exercise while on vacay?  Those darn hotels make you pay (a lot!) extra to use their gyms. A: Unfortunately it’s usually the really nice (read: really $$) hotels that give you free gym access, so unless you wanna shell out the big bucks, there are a few simple tricks you can use. 1)  All hotels have staircases, so if you… Read more >

June 19, 2009 Uncategorized Read more >