No-Bake Coconut Balls [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 8 dates, pitted 3 tbsp brown rice syrup 1 tbsp water 1/8 tsp salt Directions: Pulse coconut and dates in a food processor. Add in syrup and salt and continue to pulse. Add water if needed (it will depend on the freshness of your dates). I needed 1 tbsp water for the dough to stick. Roll into balls. Store in fridge or freezer. These were so simple and so good. I plan on making different versions in the future with peanut… Read more >
Elise
June 13, 2013
coconut, dates, dessert, suzanne's specialtiesrecipe
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Where to begin, where to begin… How about here. ImadebaconoutofcoconutandIdon’tevenknowhowittastesthisgood soI’mkindafreakingoutoverit. Yes bacon. Out of coconut. It’s insane. I don’t even get it but I’m going to stop trying to analyze how this magic occurred and just enjoy it. You should too. Seriously. I would NOT be this dramatic if it was mediocre. Coconut “Bacon” [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp liquid smoke pinch of sea salt Directions: Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all… Read more >
Elise
May 28, 2013
avocado, coconut, dates, eggs, lundberg farms, peanut butter, quinoarecipe
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Kyle’s been taking day trips away for business, which leaves me and P home alone together. I realize this is how most new moms function after their spouse’s paternity leave ends (if they even get any!), but for me it’s a whole new learning curve. Fortunately, my little guy is making leaps and bounds each and every day, so I can utilize the crib in the nursery (and video monitor) and boppy pillow (which neither of us were ready for during his first month of life). His neck is getting really strong and he’s… Read more >
Elise
April 6, 2013
big salad, chickpeas, curry, Daiya, dates, dave's killer bread, field roast, granola, Mary's Gone Crackers, nasoya, nooch, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa, tofu, whole foods
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I feel like this is what every third trimester soon-to-be-mom says at some point, but to hell with the cliché. I HAVE NO MORE ROOM. Ugh. I’m so full and it’s depressing that it’s not from food. Ok, that sounded bad. I don’t mean I’m depressed that my son is a big healthy baby – that makes me very very happy. What I’m bummed about is that I cannot honor my voracious hippie appetite in the way that I’m accustomed to doing. I wanna freakin’ chow down and it’s just uncomfortable. Lame. So much for… Read more >
Elise
January 4, 2013
almonds, avocado, big salad, chocolate, Daiya, dates, eggs, field roast, kind bar, Mary's Gone Crackers, potatoes, seitan, spinach salad, trader joe's
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These are some of the dishes and plates we served at my parents’ holiday party. Caprese Skewers Ingredients: fresh mozzarella balls cherry tomatoes basil leaves Directions: These are self explanatory. Using toothpicks or small skewers, pierce tomatoes, then basil leaf, then mozzarella. If the basil leaves are too big, you can fold them in half or rip a smaller portion. If you can find mozzarella balls that are marinated in Italian seasonings, use those, otherwise you can drizzle a balsamic vinaigrette over the skewers just before serving. Bread with Smoked Salmon & Herbed Crème… Read more >
Elise
December 26, 2012
apples, dates, dessert, fish, nutsrecipe
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