A few months ago my parents went to this restaurant in Newport Beach. And when they told me about it, I was actually kinda jealous…until I found out a Santa Monica location was coming soon. Hooray! Kyle and I went to celebrate him being done with finals. One year down! Since the weather was gorgeous, we walked to Santa Monica Place. The menu has a variety of options, from vegan to meat courses. They even indicate which items are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free to assist the diner. Also, the staff is super knowledgeable… Read more >
Elise
June 3, 2011
asian tofu, big salad, hummus, kale, pitas, tofu, true food kitchen
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Before I get into the latest and greatest from the hippie kitchen, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to offer their thoughts on yesterday’s post. The discussion certainly got more heated than I anticipated (and some comments were a bit harsh), but it was great to read how others felt about sharing your views with your family/friends. Being brave enough to stand up for your beliefs while not pressuring others to feel guilty about having differing opinions is definitely a fine line…and it seems that many feel there’s a… Read more >
Elise
April 20, 2011
avocado, dried mixed fruit, follow your heart, granola, granola planks, hummus, nana's, oatmeal, peanut flour, pitas, potatoes, seitan, spinach salad, trader joe's
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I fell in love with Palo Alto this weekend. The downtown area has such charm and Stanford’s campus is absolutely gorgeous. Huge. And gorgeous. The first time we walked down this palm tree lined street, I was mesmerized by the endless green. It is one of the prettiest entrances to a campus I’ve ever seen. The second time, however, I was less impressed (and more annoyed) with the distance. The third, fourth, and eighth time I schlepped from the hotel to campus I dragged my feet the whole way, cursing the campus for being so… Read more >
Elise
April 17, 2011
big salad, hummus, pitas
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First of all, this venti soy misto was FREE, because believe it or not, there are some perks (beyond heart palpitations) to my Gold Card membership and caffeine addiction. I had to go to the hospital on Tuesday even though I wasn’t working. Enduring an early wake up call and morning traffic without the promise of a paycheck demands a special treat – hence the Starbeezies. I had breakfast prepared for the waiting room. [Yes I got odd looks as I busted out a tupperware of oats in a waiting room] This genius creation… Read more >
Elise
April 13, 2011
hummus, nutbutter, oatmeal, peanut butter, pitas, seitan, soy milk, spinach salad, Starbucks, Stevia
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In November I was bragging about how great the 80 degree weather was. And then in January I was happily soaking up the sun’s rays on the beach. And now it’s March and the weather is cold and dreary!? What gives? Since it’s LA, I know it won’t last too long, but I have to say, these stormy skies and rain clouds aren’t fun at all. Breakfast came really late on Saturday. After saying goodbye to my sis (until we reunite in Europe in May), Kyle and I drove back to Santa Monica so I… Read more >
Elise
March 28, 2011
beans, boca, dried mixed fruit, hummus, nutbutter, nutmilk, nuts, pitas, pretzels, sunflower, tortilla wrap, vegan cookies, veggie "cheese", veggie burger, waffles
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