Hungry Hungry Hippie

Daily Archive: April 9, 2012

Finding Falafel Republic

The worst thing about falling in love with a product is becoming obsessed with it and then having it get discontinued.  This is why I have a love/hate relationship with Trader Joe’s and Costco.  I LOVE when I discover awesome new CHEAP veggie products.  But I HATE when I return to the grocery store to replenish my stash and it’s nowhere to be found.  And it happens ALL the time! Case in point: peanut flour Over a year ago, I bought a big tub of Falafel Republic’s falafel balls.  They were outstanding – the perfect… Read more >

April 9, 2012 falafel, hummus, larabar, nugo Read more >

Not that Nestle

I don’t get too political on HHH, but still, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that I’m a big fan of Marion Nestle. FYI, the fact she shares her name with this company makes Kyle giggle.    Considering what she promotes, it is pretty ironic. I subscribe to her blog Food Politics, which I highly recommend for anyone looking to stay current on important issues like pink slime, organic farming, GMO legislature, and other hot topics.  Her latest post deals with diet and weight loss which she addresses in her new book Why Calories… Read more >

April 9, 2012 nutbutter, nutmilk, peanut butter Read more >