My flight(s) home were a disaster, but I’m here now! 🙂 I’ve actually been back for a couple of days, but I’m still trying to readjust to the time change. I was sad to leave vacation mode, but if I’m being perfectly honest, I was very ready to return home. I plan on doing more detailed posts (most likely in flashback fashion) about my trip and being vegan while traveling through Spain and France, but for now, I’m going to soak up everything I missed while I was away. Shockingly (or not shockingly, depending on… Read more >
Elise
May 27, 2011
bragg's, Kombucha, oatmeal, stir fry, tofu, tropical traditions
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When I think of island vacation getaways, I think of coconuts. When I think of winter comfort cooking, my mind goes to butternut squash. So why not combine the two? Oh yes I did. The base of the dish was made and then frozen nearly a month ago…back when my friend gave me two cases of butternut squash. I used the slow cooker, adding an entire butternut squash (cubed) and a box of Vita Coco coconut water and leaving it alone for 4 hours to do it’s thang. Before and after. Then I tupperwared it… Read more >
Elise
April 7, 2011
bragg's, butternut squash, chickpeas, spinach salad
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Miracle of miracles, my breakfast held me over until my lunch break at 1 pm. That NEVER happens! I have this cute bowl to thank. :) Attune foods hooked it up at Expo West – not only did I get this on-the-go bowl (like a sippy cup for adults), but I also got to fill it with whatever cereals I wanted. As a huge cereal addict, this was one of the highlights of the Natural Foods show. I could hardly contain my excitement combining all the cereals to make one mega-master-mix. Uncle Sam – check! … Read more >
Elise
March 17, 2011
attune foods, avocado, bragg's, falafel, hummus, kind bar, millet, mrs. may's, nooch, nuts, seitan, squash, tea
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In my last post I showed you the prep portion leading up to the start of my work week. I’m glad you all found it informative and inspiring. I promise it’s not as hard as it seems; and once you start doing it week in and week out, it becomes second nature. Yes, I do have some OCD tendencies, and it’s hard for me to imagine a world without checklists, but it’s also what allows me to eat the way I want to (healthy and quick) when things get crazy. While my Type-A personality can… Read more >
Elise
January 6, 2011
big salad, bragg's, butternut squash, carob chips, cereal, coconut, dried mixed fruit, kale, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa, root veggies, seitan, spinach salad, squash, WF tofu
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Many of you have expressed interest in a post dedicated to how I prep for the week. I have been reluctant to do this (read: lazy) because, quite frankly, it’s a ton of work…taking pictures throughout the process would only add on extra time…and that’s not even including the posting part. Today, however, I felt inspired. Here’s a brief look at my process of getting things organized. Goals: Chop raw vegetables Roast squash/potato/vegetables Make tofu/seitan Make quinoa Make Kyle something (lasagna or pasta in bulk) Miscellaneous dish (“tuna” salad, crock-pot stew, chewy oat bars, etc.)… Read more >
Elise
January 4, 2011
big salad, bragg's, butternut squash, coconut, dried mixed fruit, hummus, potatoes, quinoa, root veggies, spinach salad, squash, tofu
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