Many of you have expressed interest in a post dedicated to how I prep for the week. I have been reluctant to do this (read: lazy) because, quite frankly, it’s a ton of work…taking pictures throughout the process would only add on extra time…and that’s not even including the posting part. Today, however, I felt inspired. Here’s a brief look at my process of getting things organized. Goals: Chop raw vegetables Roast squash/potato/vegetables Make tofu/seitan Make quinoa Make Kyle something (lasagna or pasta in bulk) Miscellaneous dish (“tuna” salad, crock-pot stew, chewy oat bars, etc.)… Read more >
Elise
January 4, 2011
big salad, bragg's, butternut squash, coconut, dried mixed fruit, hummus, potatoes, quinoa, root veggies, spinach salad, squash, tofu
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Hello 1-1-11! So nice to meet you. I know you will be bringing me 365 days of joy. Before I dig in, though, allow me to share how I dined on the last day of 2010. Chico, California has a fairly decent hippie population so I wasn’t too surprised when our brunch on the 31st at Cafe Coda had delicious vegan options aplenty. In addition to the two huge french presses (see above), we ordered champagne for the whole table. It’s never too early on New Year’s Eve right? I got the Veggie Masterpiece which… Read more >
Elise
January 2, 2011
avocado, potatoes, tempeh, tofu
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Breakfast #1 – awkwardly photographed home-made trail mix of raw almonds, raisins, carob chips, cheerios, and Three Sisters cinnamon sweets. Eaten while Kyle drove me to work at 6:20. Breakfast #2 – quinoa, shredded coconut, chopped apple, goji berries and dried cranberries. Eaten between grand rounds at 10ish. I have discovered a new way to eat quinoa that makes for an amazing breakfast…allow me to share with you. First, I add soy milk to it. I fill it to the top like I’m adding milk to a cold cereal. Then, I microwave it for a… Read more >
Elise
December 30, 2010
almonds, Alvarado Street bread, carob chips, chickpeas, dried mixed fruit, hummus, kale, nuts, potatoes, quinoa, spinach salad
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Happy holidays everyone! It’s Christmas up in here 🙂 I’m working on the 25th, so Santa was nice and obliging and came early this year (this post is from the 21st). To celebrate as a family, we all went to dinner in the city. In spite of the gross weather, we headed into San Francisco early to browse the Ferry Building, check out the tree (in Union Square) and grab some drinks at the famous Harry Denton’s Starlight Room. Views of the Ferry Building… Making our way to Union Square… SF love After soaking… Read more >
Elise
December 23, 2010
avocado, beans, butternut squash soup, chocolate, hummus, pitas, potatoes, seaweed, sorbet, soup, spinach salad, tempeh, vegan cake
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I’d been looking forward to Saturday’s date with Lynn since we first lined our lunch up last month. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to bed on Friday night until almost 4 am. Oops! Clearly I woke up regretting that scheduling decision. As much as I have matured in the party planning realm, one key thing I forgot about raging into the wee hours is how much of a worthless sloth I tend to be the next day. Hangover aside, I’m a trooper (and I like food blogger meet ups). So come noon, I found myself on… Read more >
Elise
December 19, 2010
chickpeas, potatoes, tofu
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