February 2013

What to do with broccoli stalks

February 28, 2013 · 15 comments

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Old post alert! This was written a few weeks ago, but somehow got lost & forgotten in the wordpress queue. Still figured I'd share... Scraps! Red lentils, broccoli stalk, carrots, celery, butternut squash soup (and unpictured TVP). Doesn’t look like much huh. Unless you have a crock pot and a bunch of spices. Oh really swan!?!?? Once ...

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Hospital, take-out, & home-made (food from the first two weeks post-partum)

February 26, 2013
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The first couple of weeks have flown by.  It’s what everyone said would happen, and it is definitely the truth. The food in the hospital was okay.  [I work at the same place I gave birth to P so I know exactly where the menu and cafeteria excel and fall short] …

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Roasting in the crock-pot

February 25, 2013
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Usually things end up more steamed than roasted in the crock-pot.  But there’s a way to cheat the system. The trick is using minimal water and letting it cook for a couple of hours with the lid on, then leaving it slightly ajar so the steam can escape and the veggies get nice and “roasted.” [...]

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The Newest Member of the Hippie Family

February 21, 2013
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Dearest Hippie Readers, While Elise is busy enjoying motherhood, it is with great pleasure that I temporarily hijack her blog to introduce you to my new nephew!! Born on Feb. 12th at  6:47am, our little PAC man was a healthy 7 lb 13 oz and 21 inches!  Both Mom and Dad are doing well and [...]

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I’m a mom

February 13, 2013
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It’s hard to believe that I only gave birth to this little guy yesterday. What a whirlwind. Love of my life.

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