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Readers request: Top 10 HHH Staples

I got asked to do this post a loooong time ago, but only just got around to it. Better late than never I suppose. Ready for my ALWAYS on supply stash? 10 hungry hungry hippie grocery staples 1. Oats 2. Quinoa 3. Fresh fruit (apples, bananas, something) 4. Spinach 5. Sweet potato/potato 6. Hummus 7. Almond Milk 8. Carrots 9. Nuts (almonds, cashews, something) 10. Brown Rice There should be an asterisk to let you know that tomatoes would normally be on this list, but I grow my own now. Most of these items… Read more >

Elise November 20, 2012 Uncategorizedreaders request Read more >

I heart holiday food

This year, I’ll be going to: 3 Thanksgivings 2 Christmases 1 holiday party Which means my foodie brain has been in overdrive since October. What to make, what to make, hmmm… Here’s what I look for in a recipe: Does it call for ingredients I have on hand/use often? (I don’t like buying a rare/expensive item for one recipe that I’ll never use again) Do I like all the ingredients in the recipe? (Seems obvious) Will I have to/am I able to make any substitutions? (If a recipe calls for dairy, I can swap that… Read more >

Elise November 16, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Weeks 13-26

In all honesty, the majority of the second trimester was awesome. My energy was much better, I had an appetite for quality food (like my old self!), and I got in a decent amount of regular exercise. But it definitely had it’s annoying parts, too. I almost feel like weeks 13 through 26 of pregnancy should be further divided into three parts – the beginning, the middle, and the end – because they were so different. For me, at least. The beginning. Reaching week 13 of pregnancy was a big deal (even though it really… Read more >

Elise November 10, 2012 Uncategorizedpregnancy Read more >

Halloween!

I’m 26 weeks pregnant – almost done with the second trimester. Here’s the proof. I’ve come to the conclusion that you really can’t tell how big I am from these photos. My belly is so much larger in person. I think this front view is a bit better. Anyway, right after this photo sesh I headed off on a walk/jog. I was so amused by all the spooky decorations in the neighborhood I decided to take some photos. The people who live in the Palisades go all out!! [Side note: I don’t live in… Read more >

Elise November 1, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Sugar frustrations

My second glucose test was this morning. This time I had to drink 100 g of glucose. After fasting for >8 hours. So last night I got home from work, showered, ate a low carb dinner and tried not to think about how my body was about to enter starvation mode. My seitan and daiya dinner would have made Mr. Atkins so proud. My body really doesn’t like being without whole grains. I was itching to throw my vegan “cheese-steak” on some whole wheat bread. In the end I added a bit of quinoa to… Read more >

Elise October 30, 2012 Uncategorizedpregnancy Read more >