Let’s start with dessert(s). I had three times the bowl you see below. Heavy on the candied ginger. In case you were wondering, the Whole Foods on the westside have finally restocked their candied ginger supply, so this is their brand (as opposed to the Trader Joe’s kind that I’ve been hoarding for the past few months). Whole Foods’ ginger is crystallized, so there is more sugar, but it’s also spicier. I prefer the spicy kind. Check it. A mitten shaped piece! After I had sated my sweet tooth, I made food for… Read more >
Elise
November 17, 2011
big salad, carob chips, chia seeds, oatmeal, pumpkin, quinoa, seitan, tofuwork meals
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I have no clue what that title is about. Sorry. I did a lot of baking today and maybe I’m high off the fumes (because vanilla and cinnamon can have that effect right?). This chef-tastic session in the kitchen may have something to do with my breakfast. Gingersnaps make excellent fuel. And by fuel I mean sugar cravings. The problem with having a massive and delicious cookie for breakfast is it sets the bar VERY high for the rest of the day’s food. If you’ve already had dessert nirvana by 9 am, it leaves little… Read more >
Elise
November 15, 2011
almonds, chocolate, lasagna, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, peanut butter, vegan cookies, zucchini
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I worked this weekend which was whatever. I don’t feel like talking about it. I do feel like sharing my packed up eats though. I made a pumpkin raisin chia pudding the day before, so I added some of it to my overnight oats, along with a banana. Here’s the mix all stirred up together… Soaking raisins plumps them up to such a delightful state! Here’s the rest of the goodies…carrots, corn nuts, granola bar, banana bread, candied ginger, salty dark chocolate. I have been storing these dried fruit and nut granola bars… Read more >
Elise
November 14, 2011
butternut squash, chia seeds, chocolate, corn nuts, oatmeal, pumpkin, quinoa, real food daily, seitan, spinach salad
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Ever since I tried Justin’s chocolate peanut butter cups I have been craving them for dessert. Every. Single. Night. It’s kinda a problem. Well, only because I can’t afford to continue the habit. I bought two packages on my first grocery trip. I had them back to back nights. I then went out of my way to take another trip to Whole Foods a few days later because those interim nights’ desserts were pathetic in comparison to the chocolate-y peanutty goodness that Justin’s treats possess. I really didn’t need any other groceries, but I needed… Read more >
Elise
November 12, 2011
carob chips, justin's nutbutter, oatmeal, peanut butter
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Each day when I get to work I am assigned a cell phone with my own extension (all the nurses and care partners are). I have the phone with me for all 12 hours of my shift. Everyone has my number. Everyone. Sometimes, it’s a bit much. Case in point… Radiology: Is patient X able to come down for his PA/LAT now? Does he need oxygen? Any isolation? Patient room: Can I get pain meds? Lab: Critical value for patient Y, their PTT is 121 [yikes!] Pharmacy: The medication order for patient Z needs clarification,… Read more >
Elise
November 11, 2011
almonds, clif bar, earth balance, gardein, kale, oatmeal, quinoa, tofuwork meals
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