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Monthly Archive: December 2011

Pancake afternoons

I like to make more luxurious breakfasts for myself on the days that I work night shift.    I try and sleep in as long as possible and make breakfast fare later in the day as a means of tricking myself into thinking it’s early in the day (when it’s actually the afternoon).  That way it doesn’t seem to bizarre going to work in the evening.  It’s silly, but it’s what I do.    Today I made pancakes, which I topped in chocolate peanut sauce and maple syrup.   Thanks to Bob’s Red Mill and… Read more >

December 28, 2011 bob's red mill, linwoods, nutmilk, peanut flour Read more >

Soup Station

This was my vision for dinner last night. Turned out pretty much exactly how I pictured it! Bonus: it was way tastier than I could have ever hoped for! The butternut squash puree is outstanding enough to stand on it’s own…add in pasta, sautéed vegan sausage, and steamed kale…oh baby!   It’s definitely worth repeating.  The reason we kept the meal’s components separate was because I wanted kale and Kyle didn’t.  He was kale-d out from the previous night’s dinner (I, on the other hand, could eat leafy greens exclusively for weeks on end…).  So… Read more >

December 27, 2011 butternut squash, butternut squash soup, kale, soup, squash, squash soup, tofurky Read more >

Mercado in May

On May 18th, our daily Starbucks morning meet-up was a bit delayed because Alene’s a bit slow.  She couldn’t figure out her iPad alarm.  Fail.     Eventually we all got coffee, food, and set off to Madrid’s Palacio Real.   I could seriously live the royal life. It was impressive and decadent and over the top (and the whole time I was thinking of how Kate Middleton really hit the jackpot).    We spent 30 minutes longer than I would’ve on my own, but that’s the cross you bear when traveling with this fam. … Read more >

December 27, 2011 falafel Read more >

Mega (obnoxious) Monday

Oh my goodness, it’s only the DAY after Christmas and I’m already feeling completely bombarded with weight loss programs and get-in-shape tips for the new year.  The morning news is ridiculous.  Goals for January.  Jenny Craig ads.  Low fat leftover recipes.  Help!! Dear 2012, I will greet you in January with open arms, until then leave me alone. Sincerely, Elise I’m not trying to sound like a scrooge…I (usually) love bringing health & fitness to the forefront of any discussion.  And yet I cannot stand to hear about resolutions to run a marathon and eat… Read more >

December 26, 2011 clean food recipe, seitan Read more >

Merry Merry

Today I’m wearing my Santa socks.   [from my hospital’s president]   [from my family]   I brought my usual lunch pack yesterday, but I didn’t even eat any of it!! Ok, I did eat some of it.  Like breakfast. I had my oats, which were bulked up with puffed millet, dried cherries, chia seeds, and some of my home-made holiday spiced peanut butter leftovers. I got the Bella Viva Orchards Bing Cherries in my Lollihop box and they got all plump and juicy from being soaked overnight.  Combined with the maple and pie spices… Read more >

December 25, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >