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Monthly Archive: August 2011

Splat go the cookies

I had so many cookie fails today.  It was rather discouraging for my poor baking heart. I made FOUR batches of cookies today. FOUR!!!  And only one turned out.  One out of four is a horrible average.  Under ordinary circumstances it wouldn’t matter, because I’m usually just cooking/baking for me [and I rarely (slash never) show you guys my unsuccessful recipes].  However, as I mentioned before, these desserts have been specially requested for a work party.  And since this is my one shot to win my coworkers over with delicious vegan treats, I can’t show… Read more >

August 23, 2011 coconut, peanut butter Read more >

Five pounds

When does 5 lbs. seem like a lot and when does it seem like a little?  It depends on the context.  5 lb. dumbbells – a little 5 lb. textbooks – a lot Lugging around a backpack full of textbooks is less than ideal for students, and something I lamented over constantly when I was in high school and college.  And yet, I lift weights, by choice, for exercise, several times a week.  5 lb. muscle – a lot 5 lb. fat – a little This is just my personal opinion, but I consider a… Read more >

August 23, 2011 granola, oatmeal Read more >

You stay classy San Diego

This past weekend was faaaaantastic. On Friday I luxxe-ed it up with my bestie, Jess, visiting from NYC.  I adore Caffe Luxxe, and Jess and I have identical tastes in everything (with the most important relevant being food), so obviously I had to share the pretty soy latte art with her. This is hers before she ruined it. And here she is while ruining it.  😉  Love this girl. I got a cafe au lait with soy milk, which I messed up very slightly by adding two packets of raw sugar (still going strong with… Read more >

August 22, 2011 big salad, caffe luxxe, gardein, Indian food, pizza dough Read more >

Matadors and Mama terra

The third day in Sevilla came bright and early and this time we hit the ground running.  After a shot of tea, we were off.  Our first task was procuring train tickets for the next day’s commute to Cordoba.  [We had major problems the night before because apparently US credit cards don’t work on the rail system’s website] Wandering to the office was slightly embarrassing.  We were definitely those dorky tourists with the map out walking in circles.  We found it though!  Buying the tickets took two seconds in person (I highly recommend this to… Read more >

August 22, 2011 veggie burger Read more >

Thai in twenty

Are you ready for the easiest meal ever? frozen stir-fry veggies + 1/4 cup water extra firm tofu 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp coconut oil Asian spice mix/Chinese five spices blend (I used 365 Asian seasoning) Add the stir-fry veggies, the water, and the spices until the veggies have thawed.  Then add the rest of the ingredients. Serve over rice.  Bam! – you’re in Bangkok – and dinner is done. 

August 21, 2011 coconut, peanut butter, stir fry, thai food, thai tofu, tofu Read more >