The first couple of weeks have flown by. It’s what everyone said would happen, and it is definitely the truth. The food in the hospital was okay. [I work at the same place I gave birth to P so I know exactly where the menu and cafeteria excel and fall short] Whoever told me the first meal after birth would be the best thing I ever ate lied. I didn’t take a photo of it, but I got two slices of french toast and a banana. Remember how much I adore the hospital’s french toast? … Read more >
Elise
February 26, 2013
blue diamond, chocolate, clif bar, Daiya, dessert, eggs, fresh brothers, justin's nutbutter, oatmeal, quinoa, raw, sushi, tempeh, thai food, the veggie grill, tofu, vegan cookies, wafflespregnancy
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I dunno if you guys want ideas but here are some of the latest and greatest (?) from the hippie kitchen. Kale salad with candied nuts, dried cranberries & smoky lemon tahini dressing. 1 large bunch of kale, washed, de-stemmed, ripped into bite sized pieces 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 cup candied nuts (I used almonds and pecans) Bon Appetit’s Smoky Lemon Tahini Dressing – I halved it and added 1 tbsp of both miso paste and maple syrup Wednesday was national frozen yogurt day (uhhh, that’s a thing??) so Menchie’s was… Read more >
Elise
February 10, 2013
avocado, banana, bon appetit, breadmaker, butternut squash soup, chobani, cornmeal, crock-pot, Daiya, earth balance, field roast, kale, menchie's, nooch, nutbutter, nutmilk, oatmeal, potatoes, quinoa, rudi's, seitan
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Of a very pregnant (over 40 weeks and counting!) lady…on maternity leave… Wake up 4+ times throughout the night. Finally get up for good some time between 6-8 am. Drink weak tea with almond milk and maple syrup. Wonder how much longer til you can guzzle caffeine again. Make breakfast #1. A bowl of oats with nut butter & bananas. I usually have half the banana at a time since it seems to give me reflux now (realistically everything does). Play on the computer. Respond to emails and blog comments. Make & prep food… Read more >
Elise
February 9, 2013
avocado, banana, chocolate, coconut, dessert, earth balance, eggs, kale, nutbutter, oatmeal, potatoes, quinoa, tempeh, vegan cake
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How smart is Costco? I mean, they charge for membership. Then they entice you with samples. And they have EVERYTHING. All for a cheaper price than you’d find (almost) anywhere else. But here’s the downside. You don’t need a 10 pound block of cheese or 50 veggie burgers at once. Unless you’re about to cater a party, for vegetarians, that’s an insane amount of food to have at your house. And really, who has enough fridge/freezer space for that? So how do you use Costco (or Sam’s Club or whatever bulk store you shop at)… Read more >
Elise
January 15, 2013
clif bar, eggs, falafel, gardein, hummus, nutmilk, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa, sabrareaders request
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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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