I am… [So many ways to end the phrase] (a) crazy – from being by myself with an infant for almost two weeks (b) tired – for the same reason (c) proud – for landing an awesome job (d) nervous – for accepting said job (e) excited – for a visitor this weekend (f) lonely – because I haven’t met many people in Davis (yet!) (g) anxious – to begin a new chapter (h) happy – to spend money without feeling guilty (i) relieved – that Kyle is returning home today (fingers crossed) Oh! … Read more >
Elise
June 7, 2013
cauliflower, chia seeds, chocolate, eggs, fish, nutmilk, nuts, oatmeal, smoothie, Stevia, stir fry, sushi, yogurtrecipe, restaurant review
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This past (long) weekend was important for family time because Kyle headed back out of town for business on Tuesday morning (after being away the previous week). Gotta soak it up for the few days he’s around! I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard, but since his start-up is young and fragile, it’s important to take advantage of these opportunities so the company will continue to thrive. Growing pains are good. As I type this he is en route to Colorado…10 hours into the 18.5 hour drive. Ouch. So anyway. Saturday. He slept… Read more >
Elise
May 29, 2013
avocado, big salad, boca, coconut, eggs, fish, glutino, goat cheese, hummus, Mary's Gone Crackers, mexican food, nuts, oatmeal, p.b. and j, quinoa, sabra, udi's, veggie burger
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Here’s some of the meals I prepped for last week. If you recall, making bulk grains in the rice cooker was one of the things on the checklist. I used this wild rice in Kyle’s breakfast burritos (with lentils, salsa, and cheese) and in my lunch salads (with lots of veggies). And then in this dinner, of course. Pesto Wild Rice [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 cup corn 1/2 cup pesto (FODMAPs people omit garlic or use garlic infused olive oil) Directions: Cook rice. Mix in corn and… Read more >
Elise
May 27, 2013
big salad, fish, pancakes, pestorecipe
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I have been making legit dinners lately. It’s good to be back in the kitchen – planning weekly menus and grocery shopping. Much more wallet friendly too. Oddly enough, I now despise going to the grocery store. Which is SO weird because it used to be one of my favorite things ever. I used to love browsing the aisles. I took my time and relished in the fun of perusing products. Now I’m all about efficiency, get in, get out. And even then, it’s after a few days of creating food out of thin air… Read more >
Elise
May 21, 2013
cherries, dessert, fish, potatoesrecipe
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We had such awesome weather this weekend (status quo for Nor Cal, but still worth noting) so we really made the most of it. Lots of outdoor time! Friday morning started with Earth Butter-ed toast and a fried egg. <— yup, that’s a bite mark out of the toast For lunch I had a big salad with greens, quinoa, carrots, tomatoes, and peanuts with peanut soy dressing. Since I finished off the rest of the PB I just made the dressing in the jar. I broke up P and his girlfriend Sophie for… Read more >
Elise
May 20, 2013
avocado, big salad, chocolate, coconut, earth balance, eggs, fish, goat cheese, lentils, Mary's Gone Crackers, mexican food, nuts, peanut butter, pluto's, quinoa, sabra, udi'srecipe, restaurant review
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