Cheater cheater pumpkin potato eater. Last week my cousin posted a recipe that looked both tasty and vegan-izable, so I starred it and saved it for a rainy day. Ok, a cloudy day…this is LA after all, not New York. Yesterday was that day…only I had very few of the ingredients on hand. No matter, I subbed like a pro and wound up with a totally different (but still very tasty) dish. It took very little time since I cheated every step of the way, but trust me, cutting corners never tasted so good. I… Read more >
Elise
September 14, 2010
kale, potatoes, raw, soup
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First things first, the randomly chosen Zevia giveaway winner is… #59 – Danielle When we were little kids, my cousin and I used to think it was hysterical to put fake ice cubes (the ones with the spiders inside) in people’s glasses of soda! Thanks for the giveaway – I’d love to try Zevia! Congrats Danielle! Email me your address and I’ll get the soda sent to you asap! I have another great giveaway tomorrow too (or maybe tonight if I can get my act together), so if you didn’t hit the jackpot this time, there’s… Read more >
Elise
September 14, 2010
avocado, chickpeas, quinoa, raw
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Last week I had one of those days where my appetite just wouldn’t quit. I hate those kinds of days, honestly. They either mean my metabolism is psychotically fast (here’s hoping!) or I’m nursing a tapeworm (shudder). Unfortunately, I didn’t handle it in a healthy or mindful way. My stomach seemed to be growling constantly, so I took advantage of it and (ultimately) went overboard. I wasn’t going to blog about it (because, quite frankly, the actual eats weren’t exactly newsworthy), but then I realized how I reacted the following day was worth sharing with… Read more >
Elise
August 19, 2010
avocado, coconut milk, dates, egg beaters, larabar, nooch, nuts, oatmeal, peanut butter, raw, Starbucks, vegan cookies, veggie burger, zucchini
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Let’s play Russian pantry roulette, shall we? What do you do with the above ingredients? Here’s my general rule of thumb: when in doubt, add more carbs! Millet to the rescue (bulk bin grains are dirt cheap after all). I chopped all the (above) veggies, including celery, carrots, water chestnuts, and raw white corn. Once the millet cooled, I tossed in some dried cranberries and raw pepitas. Then I added in the crunch factor (aka the raw veggies). Millet and quinoa are two grains I prefer cool. I don’t know about many others, but I’m… Read more >
Elise
August 12, 2010
dried mixed fruit, millet, raw
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The zucchini from my mom’s garden is out of control! There’s my forearm as a reference. Pretty ridiculous huh? I guess her garden’s raised beds are doing the trick…no more gophers snacking on the veggies before we can get to them. Since her produce is multiplying like the Jolie-Pitt gang, my mom’s been encouraging me to help her put them to good use. Being the obedient daughter that I am, I got right to work. Fresh from the vine vegetables? You don’t have to ask me twice! This meal is from last month (when I… Read more >
Elise
August 11, 2010
beets, greek yogurt, raw, zucchini
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