I (semi) promised my G-ma that I’d post about our baby shower (although you’ll notice I made no such promise about how timely the post would be). [Me + G-ma] In truth, I didn’t take my camera because I was just going to soak up all the fun and family time. But my aunt, cousins, sister, and mom did SUCH an outstanding job with everything – from the decor to the food – that I feel compelled to share. I’ll include a vegan/gluten free dessert recipe, too (so it’s worth your while to read). iPhone… Read more >
Elise
January 17, 2013
big salad, dessert, follow your heart, hummus, nuts, pasta, pesto, pitas, pizza dough, sabra, vegan cakepregnancy, recipe
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You all know I’m frugal. And that I like re-working leftovers. This is not news. So when Alene & Ethel sent me home with extras from the shower, I was really excited to transform them into new dishes not have to cook for a while. Orzo salad with sun dried tomatoes. Quinoa with edamame, kale, and tomatoes. Both of these dishes made their way into the weekly dinner plan immediately. Since the orzo salad had an Italian/Mediterranean flavor profile going on already, I just added to it. Cubed some (drained, uncooked, firm) organic tofu… Read more >
Elise
December 14, 2012
big salad, edamame, eggs, hummus, pesto, quinoa, sabra, stir fry, tofu, vegan cake
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This is basically a summer dish masquerading as a winter dish (because of the red and green colors, okay?). Totally Christmas-y. Here in Santa Monica, my garden still thinks it’s supposed to be producing. So most of the recipe’s ingredients are from my garden. Yes, I know we’re spoiled. But believe me, we pay for it in our rent. Ok, so about this pesto. It’s the same basic formula I always use (nuts, basil, parsley, olive oil), but this time I added in tofu too. I used mostly brazil nuts and… Read more >
Elise
December 11, 2012
nuts, pesto, quinoa, tofurecipe
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Recently I’ve been making the fruits of my labor into delicious meals. I don’t know where this love for pesto suddenly came from, but it’s really nice to be able to pick your own food and prepare it in the same day. Thriving basil and parsley plants for the win! De Boles GF penne for me, 365 whole wheat spaghetti for him. Nuts, hemp seeds, basil, parsley, olive oil, plain almond milk, pasta water. Blended and blended until I got the texture (and flavor) I wanted. I’m really trying to minimize wheat… Read more >
Elise
September 9, 2012
almonds, Artisana, de boles, glutino, pancakes, pasta, pesto, pretzels
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Remember when I posted a photo of my pesto dinner and kept promising to share the recipe? I never promised a timely post, but I’ve finally gotten my act together. Since I’m not a chef, I’m not really sure about the proper measuring techniques on things like lettuce and fresh herbs. My scale is like fistful, really big fistful, and double fisting it. Not exactly Julia Childs status. So I’m apologizing in advance for the way I describe the amounts I used. Really Green Pesto [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs free, nut free] Ingredients:… Read more >
Elise
May 15, 2012
hemp, pasta, pestorecipe
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