Since we are heading out of the country, I wanted to try a bunch of new foods before we left, to maximize the options for P. As you can probably imagine, I’m not really keen on the idea of trying various foods for the first time while we are oceans apart from our MD (and the coverage of health care). I am bringing 3 epi-pens with me and I’d like to return with the same amount. Benadryl can fill in the gaps if there’s cross contamination, but for the 2 weeks we are gone, I’m… Read more >
Elise
March 3, 2014
chia seeds, strawberriesallergy, baby
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I’ve been keeping up with weekly meal planning for almost a year now – with random weeks off due to travel/holidays/etc.. But for the most part, it’s been a very successful technique in keeping our food budget in check. I thought it would be way more expensive once we started including meat, but it hasn’t been too significant of a difference because the marginal increase in animal protein is balanced by the fact that we all eat the same thing (thus, a decrease in overall ingredients). One meal as opposed to three. At least for… Read more >
Elise
February 16, 2014
avocado, beyond meat, big salad, broccoli, brussels sprouts, chia seeds, chik'n strips, chipotle, crock-pot, fish, kale, lentils, mexican food, pasta, potatoes, quinoa, salmon, soup, sunflower, tempeh, trader joe's
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My little boy is no longer a baby. Happy first birthday patty-cakes. You are the biggest source of joy I have ever known. Obviously the boxes and wrapping were more exciting than the actual presents. We had a little party with our closest family and friends. It was pretty perfect. Pacman muffin. 🙂 I had the same breakfast 4 days this week thanks to these GF lemon streusel muffins by Udi’s. Sorry for the hyperbole, but they are SOOO good. I don’t usually go gaga for lemon things, but they actually aren’t mega… Read more >
Elise
February 15, 2014
avocado, chia seeds, coconut, coconut milk, eggs, glutino, salmon, smoothie, squash, udi's, vega protein powderbaby
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More substantial than fruit and veggies, I need (quick) snack ideas that have both nutritional and caloric oomph. Preferably ones with protein and fat (since carbs are easy to come by in my experience). Balls for the win. These look so hideous it’s almost embarrassing to post. It’s not a wonky camera mode, they are really that green color. It’s because there’s green stuff in them. Frozen Green Chai Vanilla Bites [vegan, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, nut free] Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 tbsp protein… Read more >
Elise
February 13, 2014
chia seeds, coconut, protein powder, sunflowerallergy
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Here are some products I’ve tried lately (or over the last few months…). Some were bad, some were okay, some were good, and some were awesome. So I figured I’d share. I have no affiliation with any of these brands. These are simply my honest opinions. 1. Nama-Age deep fried tofu. I thought deep fried anything would be good, but this didn’t have any flavor. Bland. Lame. I wouldn’t buy again. 2. Puro Coffee. It’s organic and fairtrade and I have liked all the blends I’ve tried (and I’m picky about my java!). I think… Read more >
Elise
February 9, 2014
chia seeds, chocolate, coconut, coconut milk, eggplant, fresh n nova, hodo soy beanery, hummus, Kombucha, soy nuggets, sunbutter
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