Hungry Hungry Hippie

Daily Archive: December 4, 2011

The whole day

I had to divide this into eight (8!!) portions to grind. 16 ounces of Starbucks Christmas blend later I had grounds from wall to wall in the kitchen and my hands were permeated with the delicious aroma of java. Good thing you can’t absorb caffeine intradermally. Or can you? I just found out our apartment in Buenos Aires has a coffee maker. I’m SO looking forward to Argentinean roasts. Can you tell my one-track-mind is completely vacation focused? I still have a couple more work shifts, so I’m doing everything I can to keep my… Read more >

December 4, 2011 buckwheat, butternut squash, coconut, nutbutter, nutmilk, nuts, peanut butter, squash, tempeh, tofu Read more >

Red hot

This is one you’re gonna want to bookmark.   Red Enchiladas (vegan, gluten free) Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas red enchilada sauce 1 can chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups chickpeas) 1/2 cup soaked cashews 1 medium red bell pepper 5 mushrooms 1/2 cup salsa 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp paprika dash of cayenne pepper dash of chili powder dash of salt Directions: 1. Drain and blend the soaked cashews. [I soaked them overnight, but anything over 2 hours will be fine]    2. One by one, pulse the chickpeas, bell pepper, & mushrooms in a blender/food… Read more >

December 4, 2011 chickpeas, mexican food, nuts Read more >

Rustic Canyon

A few nights ago Kyle and I went to dinner with another couple at Rustic Canyon.  It’s less than a hundred steps from our apartment. I did what I usually do when I’m going to be dining with others at a non-vegan restaurant and called ahead of time to make sure (a) they were able to accommodate my diet, (b) the chef was aware of what veganism is, and (c) the staff was comfortable in helping me navigate the menu.  This may seem annoying or impolite, but if you approach it the right way, it’s… Read more >

December 4, 2011 sorbet Read more >