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Monthly Archive: December 2011

Fodmaps friendly snacks

I miss apples.   During my elimination phase of fodmaps, I realized that certain snacks in certain combinations have been hard on my digestive system.  It’s hard for someone who doesn’t have GI issues to understand, but I’ve been trying to figure it out, bite by bite, and even though I’m still thrown off every once in a while, I’ve kinda figured out what works. It’s all about the FODMAPS load.  <— that’s a link to FODMAPS info and a fairly complete food list It basically comes down to two principles.  1.  Stick to one… Read more >

December 10, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

Balzac

I forgot to mention how my bar stash came to the rescue during our two hour tour through the Reina Sofia. My dad’s blood sugar was bottoming out, so he asked if I had anything on hand.  I always have bars on hand, especially when traveling to less veg-friendly places, so that’s how my Corazonas chocolate chip oatmeal square met it’s final fate.  It didn’t hold him over long though, so it’s a good thing dinner was on the horizon. Balzac is a 10 minute walk from the museum (15 if you don’t know where… Read more >

December 9, 2011 egg scramble, fish, soup, spain, Read more >

A jolly lolli-holiday

I have an early Christmas present for you! The kind folks at Lollihop want to offer a special promotion for HHH readers in the giving mood, so if you’d like to order a gift subscription for a family member or friend, you will get a 20% discount if you use the special code: HUNGRYHUNGRYHIPPIE20 It’s no secret how much I enjoy this service…I love being exposed to a sampling of new healthy snacks every month.  It makes it even easier to pack my lunches while keeping it interesting and tasty.   Order Lollihop for a… Read more >

December 8, 2011 lollihop Read more >

Screaming Santa

My poor nieces!!    Ha!  Why are little kids so frightened of this jolly man??  I swear, every family has a photo like this.  But is it normal for adults to react with laughter?  Because I can’t stop looking at the picture and cracking up.  Maybe I’m using the word “adult” a bit liberally here.  I asked my mom to send me some of our old Santa photos and figured it’s only fair (to my nieces) if I share.    Here I am with a death grip on my mom (leaving poor little Laura to… Read more >

December 7, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

What to do with half a can of chickpeas

Alternate titles include: I’m leaving for vacay in two days and my refrigerator is on empty How to make an enchilada casserole with rice Five layer Mexi-casserole Soooo…this is not much of a recipe at all.  But it’s proof that you can’t go wrong with a Mexican meal that includes rice, beans, salsa, and (vegan) cheese. Let me break it down for you. Layer 1: rice (I used white rice, but brown rice would work too) Layer 2: chickpeas (any bean will do – black, pinto, whatever) Layer 3: bell peppers (I used 1/2 a… Read more >

December 6, 2011 chickpeas, follow your heart, mexican food Read more >