Here’s how dinner turned out. And here’s how it came to be. Crock-pot Teriyaki Tofu & Broccoli Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli 1 red bell pepper 1 block extra firm/firm tofu (organic, non GMO please!) 2 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (or 1 tbsp maple syrup + 2 tbsp tamari) 2 tbsp arrowroot (or cornstarch) (split into 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp portions) optional: garlic and onion Directions: Add oil, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds to tupperware. Cube drained and pressed tofu. Add tofu to… Read more >
Elise
April 29, 2012
asian tofu, crock-pot, tofuFODMAPS, recipe
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I wanted to call this post “The Capitol Building Incident” but I thought it sounded a bit too dramatic. After my identity crisis earlier in the trip, I feel like you guys may start to think I’m some kind of magnet for drama. Not the case. After lunch at sweetgreen, we set off to check out the Crime & Punishment museum. Sounds kinda cool, right? Turns out the tickets for admission are $22 per person. We weren’t about to drop a hundred dollars for an hour of our time, so instead we wandered to the… Read more >
Elise
April 27, 2012
chickpeas, hummus, tahini, tofurestaurant review
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Another waffle start to the day. Followed by another cab ride to the heart of DC. We left Kyle’s grandma at the DAR library so she could do research. I’ll spare you my sentiments on how much fun that sounds like to me. The inside was actually really neat – it looked like a cross between an old train station and the White House. They were filming celebrity jeopardy right next door (I tweeted about my Dr. Oz sighting), but we already had Smithsonian plans. [above] From the American History Museum – war… Read more >
Elise
April 26, 2012
avocado, big salad, pitas, quinoa, tofu, wafflesrestaurant review
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1. What’s the breakfast I’ll never get sick of? Oatmeal. Because no two bowls are the same. Ever. I’m in a ’smores phase at the moment thanks to these home-made marshmallows. Some of my latest combos have included peanut butter, marshmallows, cinnamon, raisins, bananas, and carob chips. Many of my co-workers (among others) think oats are too “healthy” to be good and too boring to repeat. To me, that means they aren’t thinking outside the box. 2. Why is My Cousin Vinny so amazing? Grits Think about it. It’s a savory… Read more >
Elise
April 17, 2012
asian tofu, cornmeal, crock-pot, mexican food, oatmeal, pesto, tofu, vegan cookiesrecipe
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Well. I never thought the day would come that I’d write the definition of FOOD on my blog. But there’s a first for everything. a place of nourishment a neighborhood market for the new essentials an eclectic cafe serving seasonal, healthy and delicious food caterers from all your S-M-L-XL needs Kyle and I ended up here on our way back from a golf date at Rancho Park. As far as golf courses go, this is one of the more ghetto places to play in LA. And by ghetto, I mean not a country club. … Read more >
Elise
April 12, 2012
avocado, big salad, kale, nuts, raw, tofurestaurant review
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