I was going to call this sights unseen, but I took photos, so obviously it CAN be seen! Here are a few things that didn’t quite deserve a spot in the two-a-day challenge, but were still worth sharing. Snack of vegan and gluten free champs. Mary’s Gone Crackers and Daiya cheddar wedge. Runner up snack: La Boulange bread with avocado and salt. Dad showing his Sabra love. Balsamic Brussels (for the Christmas Eve caroling party). My parents’ freezer (aka proof of where I get my OCD tendencies and caffeine addiction). They’re Peet’s devotees, particularly… Read more >
Elise
December 29, 2012
avocado, brussels sprouts, chocolate, crunchmaster, Daiya, eggs, Mary's Gone Crackers, mexican food, oatmeal, sabra
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12/24/12 The eve of Christmas was more mellow than the rest of my days home, but I still had a brunch with friends scheduled for the morning. Kyle and I met up with Marisa and Heather (my girlfriends with whom I had monthly dinner dates in NYC) at La Boulange in our home town (I’ve known these girls since kindergarten). Somehow I’d never tried the place out, and if you’re wondering how that could be, it’s because La Boulange opened pretty recently (full disclosure: I don’t know if it was actually recent or not, but… Read more >
Elise
December 27, 2012
avocado, brussels sprouts, eggsrecipe
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You all know I’m frugal. And that I like re-working leftovers. This is not news. So when Alene & Ethel sent me home with extras from the shower, I was really excited to transform them into new dishes not have to cook for a while. Orzo salad with sun dried tomatoes. Quinoa with edamame, kale, and tomatoes. Both of these dishes made their way into the weekly dinner plan immediately. Since the orzo salad had an Italian/Mediterranean flavor profile going on already, I just added to it. Cubed some (drained, uncooked, firm) organic tofu… Read more >
Elise
December 14, 2012
big salad, edamame, eggs, hummus, pesto, quinoa, sabra, stir fry, tofu, vegan cake
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I really don’t like this new UC logo. I’m saving the Daily Bruin crossword for Friday because our baby dresser/changing table is going to be delivered sometime between 12 and 4 pm. That’s a lot of waiting around time that I need to fill. But I am SO excited about this dresser (nursery photos to come). Oh, and in case you couldn’t guess, that breakfast was GF toast with Earth Balance and two perfectly fried eggs. There’s nothing (ok, very little) that makes me happier than a fully stocked fruit situation. I’m on… Read more >
Elise
December 13, 2012
avocado, Daiya, dates, earth balance, eggs, field roast, lasagna, nutbutter, nutmilk, peanut butter, sabra, sunbutter, sunflower, tofu, whole foods
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This weekend was just plain awesome. I don’t know what else to say. My sister came to visit. My friends threw me a baby shower. And I just felt so loved. And fortunate. Things are good. Thursday night was tree decorating and burrito bar. On Friday, my sister arrived! Hooray 🙂 While she was doing the oh-so-hideous I-5 drive, I woke up early, made breakfast (the standard egg and GF bread with Earth Balance), and read. I had a snack a little later. Rice cakes with nut butter & dried fruit is becoming… Read more >
Elise
December 10, 2012
avocado, beans, border grill, Daiya, eggs, falafel, fresh brothers, hummus, hummus bar express, lundberg farms, mexican food, nutbutter, pitas, pizza dough, potatoes, sabra, sunbutter, sunflower, tahini, tortilla wrap, whole foodsrestaurant review
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