My second night shift would have been fine had I slept longer than 2 hours before starting it. At least it was a learning experience…I now have a better idea of how to approach a schedule change. I had coffee before starting the shift, and was doing fine until 1 am rolled around. Since my patients were stable and I was starting to do that eye-droop-head-nod thing, I decided to try and get some shut-eye. When my phone alarm went off at 2 am, I was sooo confused. Where am I? Why are my pajamas… Read more >
Elise
December 3, 2010
butternut squash, chocolate, coconut, quinoa, raw, seitan
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I am ALL out of sorts. Yesterday (?) I went to bed around noon thinking I’d sleep til 5 and then get ready to head back in to work. How’d that work out?? Yeah. Not so much. I ended up watching the latest episode of Glee (check out the creepy scene I paused it on) after tossing and turning in bed. It’s hard to sleep when it’s light out and my body is all jacked up on caffeine. I realize a mega caffeine Starbucks order wasn’t the wisest choice after being awake for 24 consecutive… Read more >
Elise
December 2, 2010
bragg's, butternut squash, chocolate, coconut, dried mixed fruit, Ezekiel muffins, kale, nooch, nutbutter, oatmeal, peanut butter, quinoa, raw, soy milk, soy nog, Stevia, tofu salad
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Happy Hanukkah peeps! I’m actually a gentile myself, but the hospital I used to work at in NYC was a Jewish hospital, so I’m totally down with Judaism. Lightlife’s Smart Bacon is both vegan and kosher, FYI. Just sayin’ It’s also salty as all hell, which is not great for blood pressure, but makes for one tasty a$$ dish. Bad cardiac nurse. Shhh…don’t tell on me. The idea for this dish came while I was home last weekend browsing through my mom’s Bon Appétit mag. There was a bacon and brussel sprouts dish that caught… Read more >
Elise
December 1, 2010
Alvarado Street bread, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, lasagna, quinoa, soy bacon, soy milk, tvp
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I’m definitely in a big, huge, massive, obscene rut. There, I said it. Almost every single meal this week has involved nutbutter in some form. It all stemmed from this purchase. And the delivery of this package. Both have become absolutely essential parts of my diet, so much so that I’ve ended up creating the oddest food combinations, all in an effort to incorporate some form of nutbutter. For instance this sweet potato & apple dish dressed with peanut sauce. Peanut sauce you say? Yes, peanut sauce. All it is is peanut flour, almond milk… Read more >
Elise
November 19, 2010
Alvarado Street bread, butternut squash, coconut, granola, nutbutter, nutmilk, nuts, peanut butter, potatoes, quinoa, raw, root veggies, vegan meatballs
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This weekend went by way too quickly. I played catch up the whole time, and it’s already over! :( All I do is make massive bulk meals for the week. Prep prep prep. In any event, the recap need not be dragged out. Here are the bare essentials…including how I plan ahead for a week’s worth of work eats. Brunch Coffee sprinkled with cocoa Sando with hummus and vegan “cheese” on Ezekiel heel pieces. Snack Assorted platter of veggies, fruit, and “cheese” Workout 30 minutes of running on the beach 15 minutes of leisurely bike… Read more >
Elise
November 15, 2010
Alvarado Street bread, big salad, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carob chips, chickpeas, curry, dates, dried mixed fruit, falafel, hummus, Kombucha, nuts, oatmeal, potatoes, pumpkin, quinoa, raw, root veggies, squash
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