My mom got into town late Wednesday night, so on Thursday we spent the day shopping, lunching, and shopping some more. We have both been to True Food Kitchen before. I started with The Natural which is one of the most insanely non-alcoholic delicious beverages. Ever. It’s ginger, agave, and soda. Mmmm… My mom got a lemonade. For our mains, we each got our own salad and then split the TLT. I’ve gotten the kale salad (with my same tweaks – no parmesan, add baked tofu) every time I’ve gone to True… Read more >
Elise
June 18, 2012
avocado, Daiya, hummus, kale, kay 'n dave's, mexican food, quinoa, sabra, seed bistro, seitan, tempeh, tender greens, tofu, true food kitchen
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I want to love Real Food Daily. I really do. But there’s something about it that annoys me (and perpetually disappoints me). Maybe it’s how overpriced it is. Or how every meal needs something extra added to it (for an additional $3 fee). Or how the ambiance is often holier-than-thou. Grrr. But it’s like Vegas. I have amnesia and after a few months hiatus I go crawling back…only to remember why I vowed I’d never return. Well. I’m happy to say, RFD finally got it right. With Mexi-fare. My date was my FPIC, Ethel…. Read more >
Elise
June 5, 2012
mexican food, real food daily
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I figured a break from DC posts was due. This beautiful meal can be made effortlessly – and you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already! Who doesn’t have a few cans of soup lying around? Or (brown) rice. It doesn’t really matter what soup you use. Anything bean or lentil based is perfect. But that’s not to say a chunky vegetable and tomato soup wouldn’t work wonderfully as well. I’m partial to Dr. McDougall’s because they are vegan (many are gluten free too) and I like supporting his efforts to… Read more >
Elise
April 27, 2012
Amy's, avocado, beans, crock-pot, dr. mcdougall, mexican food, soup, trader joe'srecipe
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1. What’s the breakfast I’ll never get sick of? Oatmeal. Because no two bowls are the same. Ever. I’m in a ’smores phase at the moment thanks to these home-made marshmallows. Some of my latest combos have included peanut butter, marshmallows, cinnamon, raisins, bananas, and carob chips. Many of my co-workers (among others) think oats are too “healthy” to be good and too boring to repeat. To me, that means they aren’t thinking outside the box. 2. Why is My Cousin Vinny so amazing? Grits Think about it. It’s a savory… Read more >
Elise
April 17, 2012
asian tofu, cornmeal, crock-pot, mexican food, oatmeal, pesto, tofu, vegan cookiesrecipe
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Tempeh is…hearty, nutty, and packs your meal with oomph. And it’s ridiculously simple to sub in your regular recipes in place of meat. Like instead of ground beef in tacos. Or Bolognese in lasagna. Or chicken in a wrap. Or tuna in a sandwich. Or meat in a stew. You get the idea…it’s a very versatile food. Belly warming. Heart healthy. It’s tempeh time! Tempeh, corn & rice [vegan, gluten free] Ingredients: 1 block tempeh (I used LightLife) 3/4 cup corn 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp onion… Read more >
Elise
March 30, 2012
mexican food, tempehrecipe
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