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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I recently discovered this oh SO Delicious Coconut Milk Creamer. I am cray cray in love with it, and since I now add it to my java on the daily, I felt the need to shout it from the rooftop post about it, too. No soy, no dairy, no fat, just pure vegan yumminess with french vanilla flavoring to boot. FYI, I usually flavor my coffee with NuNatural’s vanilla extract, but since my stash is nearly gone, this discovery couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. This morning I slept (wayyyy) in, but eventually… Read more >
Elise
November 16, 2009
cereal, chickpeas, dried pineapple, eggplant, falafel, hummus, kale, Kombucha, nooch, nutmilk, quinoa, spinach salad, squash, tofu, vegan pudding
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I have literally been living at the office hospital. And yet, somehow I have managed to churn out heaps of produce in the few hours I have been home. Seriously, our apartment is where produce comes to die (death by baking anyone?). Wanna see a few of my success stories (if you said no…well…tough sh!t). 😉 FINALLY!! (I think kale chips have been on my to-make list for a year now). It’s about damn time, Elise. Massaged with cooking spray, nooch, and salt (like, a LOT of salt), then baked at 350 for 10-15 minutes. … Read more >
Elise
November 13, 2009
big salad, chickpeas, clean food recipe, clif bar, dried mixed fruit, dried papaya, dried pineapple, eggplant, kale, odwalla bar, potatoes, root veggies, spinach salad
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Alarm-less wake up at 7 am? BOO. Not sure why, but I was giving the crows a run for their money this morning. While I got my java on, I rocked out to The Upwelling – and for the record – I am NOT a morning person. Making sense of anything before 8 am is a struggle, let alone breaking in my vocal cords. I showered, lathered on sunscreen, and navigated my way to the 7 train. I noshed on this MASSIVE granola bar from WF on the way. I love these fruit & nut… Read more >
Elise
September 2, 2009
eggplant, greek yogurt, hummus, kale, larabar, raw, tortilla wrap, veggie burger, WF fruit and nut bar, zucchini
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Wanna see how my Maui meals have been going…well, I have about 4.7% of my eats captured on film, so I’ll let you be the judge of that. We eat at restaurants more often than not, so I am in serious need of a detox. Processed foods have been in abundance, despite my best attempts to minimize them. And even with mega planning ahead of time, vegan options tend to be poor at best. One of the things I realized here is how unavoidable processed foods is. Sad :( Even with my organic-loving, health-conscious, family,… Read more >
Elise
June 24, 2009
avocado, bbq, beans, big salad, broccoli slaw, cereal, chickpeas, dates, dried mixed fruit, dried papaya, dried pineapple, eggplant, Ezekiel muffins, hummus, POM, raisin bran, soy milk, spinach salad, squash, zucchini
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