I’ve made pancakes more than oats this week. And if you don’t understand how huge that is, you don’t know me very well. Pancakes are just awesome. On the left: almond butter and bananas On the right: peanut butter/maple syrup and bananas Kyle’s been out of town, so I have been sleeping in, making big batches of pancakes and eating them while watching TV on my computer. So lazy. Aforementioned “big batches” last me until well after noon. So I figure if I’ve had a few courses of pancakes, it counts as breakfast AND lunch,… Read more >
Elise
June 4, 2012
chocolate, nutbutter, pancakes, peanut butter, real food daily, sabra, tender greens, trader joe's
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Here are some products I’ve tried lately. Some were bad, some were okay, some were good, and some were awesome. So I figured I’d share. I have no affiliation with any of these companies. These are simply my honest opinions. 1. Choc & Nut spread. This is a vegan version of Nutella. I first came upon this French company at Expo West and after one bite I was hooked. It tastes heavenly – chocolate & hazelnut in a creamy smooth buttery spread. I found it at my local Co-Op and it’s not cheap. $10 for… Read more >
Elise
June 1, 2012
beets, chocolate, cookie butter, falafel, Indian food, naan, nutbutter, nuts, raw, rudi's, vegan cookies
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My breakfast says smile. Toast. Almond butter. Cinnamon. Agave. Raisins. Happy face. And now a few random things… Today is the second annual LA vegan beer & food festival. I’m working though, which means I’m insanely jealous of anyone able to attend. Please go and enjoy some catering by M Cafe and The Veggie Grill and the Fresh Fries food truck for me… Thanks to everyone who tweeted, commented or emailed sending me love for nurses week. It’s a really awesome feeling. I can’t imagine being a nurse AND a mom…talk about an appreciation packed week!! HAPPY… Read more >
Elise
May 12, 2012
agave, nutbutter
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For no intentional reason, I’ve broken away from oats this past week. Brown rice + bananas + blueberries + no-grain-ola + almond milk. Not that you need a play-by-play, but here’s the deal. I made a massive amount of brown rice (in the rice cooker), but day old rice needs a little moisture. So I re-heated it in the microwave with almond milk. Then I added some frozen bloobs, which quickly thawed once they met the warm rice. Plus bananas. And finally, I topped it off with a bunch of nutty granola…. Read more >
Elise
May 5, 2012
almonds, granola, nutbutter, nutmilk, nuts, quinoa
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Or macaroons. Or dough bites. Or balls. Whatever. The variety of names for these treats is endless. They are essentially coconut and chia seeds held together by a little bit of liquid and nut butter. So very simple. I’m not claiming I invented them or anything – I’m sure there’s a version of these on many other blogs out there. But here’s what went into mine. Coconut holes [vegan, gluten free, soy free, FODMAPs free – makes 9 golf ball sized holes] 1 cup + 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp… Read more >
Elise
May 2, 2012
chia seeds, coconut, nutbutter, nutmilkrecipe
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