I have an insane collection of photos from the past two (three?) weeks. The holidays are just so crazy. It’s even more fun with a kid. I feel like we are creating memories and traditions. Blogging has been the last thing on my mind. Actually it’s not the blogging part that’s the issue, it’s the uploading photos and editing part. Why is that so annoying and time consuming? I love connecting with you guys! I’ve missed this. So that said. Here’s snippets of the stuff I’ve been eating and doing. Trader Joe’s gingerbread house… Read more >
Elise
December 23, 2013
beans, dessert, glutino, quinoa, tofu, vegan cookies
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From Davis, it’s not too long of a car ride to Lake Tahoe! And since we left straight from swim lessons (again!), we had a sleepy babe for 80% of the ride. Once we got to the cabin, it was time to relax. 🙂 Ok, first unpack, then relax. Food much? You’d think we were packing to feed an army for a month. But it was really just Thursday through Sunday (celebrating an early Christmas with Kyle’s side of the family). Guess what’s in those plastic boxes!?! SIX (!!) different kinds of… Read more >
Elise
December 18, 2013
avocado, banana, chocolate, dessert, eggs, goat cheese, mexican food, nuts, pasta, pesto, potatoes, pumpkin, root veggies, squash
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Swim lessons always wear P out so I timed the 50 minute drive to my parents’ house accordingly. We left straight from the pool in Davis and patty-cakes slept the ENTIRE drive (!!!). He hates car rides nowadays so this was huge. I even took advantage of the drive thru Starbucks in Dixon. 🙂 After hanging out with my mom for a bit I made some lunch with leftovers in their fridge. My sister came over later and then I picked Kyle up from the Lafayette BART station and we got things going for dinner…. Read more >
Elise
December 10, 2013
avocado, big salad, chocolate, dessert, eggs, goat cheese, nuts, potatoes, root veggiesrecipe
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There was a lot of food in the house on Thursday. And the Wednesday before. Actually, the Tuesday before too! We set off for my parents’ house after I got my hair cut (finally!!!) on Tuesday evening, so by the time we got there P’s bed time had come and gone and he was not thrilled in the least. Fussy pants was quickly soothed by the heaps of attention he received once more relatives arrived. Family! The house was jam packed with people, so the 3 of us shared a room which meant sneaking in… Read more >
Elise
December 3, 2013
apples, avocado, chocolate, dessert, eggs, fish, goat cheese, granola, Indian food, mexican food, oatmeal, potatoes, pumpkin, root veggies
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I’m planning to do a (photo heavy) post recapping Thanksgiving later but I needed to first get this out there. Pie!! More specifically. Chocolate Pecan Pie!! My mom is a dessert queen. She’s known for her amazing cheesecakes and pies. My dad wants her to sell them, they’re that good. So it’s not abnormal for the Thanksgiving checklist to include four desserts. Occupying the top spots no less. Everyone loves a checklist right? Pre-baked beauty. The OG recipe. Chocolate Pecan Pie [adapted from Bon Appétit] Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (6 oz)… Read more >
Elise
December 2, 2013
bon appetit, chocolate, dessert, nutsrecipe
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