The days of froth have returned. The holidays are all about decadence right? My morning cups of coffee have been quite elaborate as of late. I think the cold weather brings it out. This one was less than 50% coffee. The rest was cocoa powder, stevia, coconut milk “creamer” froth, and a partridge in a pear tree candy cane. YUM-AY I also had a cup of Chai tea. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m obsessed with Chai tea lately. It probably has more to do with the way it warms me up than anything else… Read more >
Elise
December 28, 2009
bbq, big salad, chickpeas, hummus, juice, kale, pea soup, peanut butter, tea, vegan cake, veggie burger
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Working on the holidays isn’t my favorite thing to do, but I realize there are worse things (like being a patient). So I tried to make the most of it, and celebrated regardless. I was working with my fave co-RNs, too, which helped make the day fun, rather than depressing. Last night, in an effort to get to bed on time, I threw this lunch together way too fast. I’d like to blame the lack of groceries on my desire to save $$ and use up what’s currently in the deepest depths of the pantry,… Read more >
Elise
December 26, 2009
big salad, butternut squash, chickpeas, chocolate, clif bar, dried mixed fruit, hummus, kale, pitas, POM, seaweed, squash
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As promised, here is a more thorough recap of the first dinner with my parents. I like taking non-vegans to Blossom because the menu is impressive for vegans and non-vegans alike. They have interesting dishes that showcase a variety of non-meat “proteins” including seitan, tempeh, and tofu, as well as a few raw options and yet they aren’t presented in an ostentatious way. I love when restaurants have diversity in their menus without an air of arrogance about them. Unassuming and delicious. It took no time for us all to find something on the menu… Read more >
Elise
December 24, 2009
almonds, big salad, Blossom restaurant, butternut squash soup, chickpeas, chocolate, eggplant, potatoes, seitan, soy bacon, soy ice cream, spinach salad, tempeh, tofu, vegan cake, zucchini
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My parents were in town this weekend! :D They arrived Saturday in the wee early hours and left yesterday (Tuesday afternoon)…and although they were only here for four days (two of which I had to work 12 hour shifts) we still had so much fun. I was definitely sad to see them go, but I feel pretty lucky that I was able to see them at all. As I’m sure you’ve heard/read by now, the East Coast weather wasn’t so kind this weekend. Saturday and Sunday were quite the snow-filled days, which were BEYOND brrrrr… Read more >
Elise
December 23, 2009
beans, Blossom restaurant, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, chickpeas, chocolate, clif bar, edamame, larabar, pitas, soup, spinach salad, Starbucks, tea, vegan cake, zucchini
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Doing three (12 hour) shifts in a row is my least fave thing to do. I avoid it like the plague swine flu. However, my parents are coming into town today (yipeeeeee!!!), so I had to get all my work out of the way so I could have the weekend off :) It was an especially rough stretch because I only had one day off between my last weekend of chaos and this 72 hour stint. No matter. Ready for all my work lunches: Tuesday Salad, bars, Whole Foods’ spelt pretz, carrots, apples, and tea… Read more >
Elise
December 18, 2009
beans, butternut squash, chickpeas, chocolate, clif bar, dried mixed fruit, hummus, nooch, potatoes, pretzels, seitan, Starbucks, stir fry, tea
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