I discovered a way to cheat the system. Now you can get blackened toast marks like you get from grilling burger buns…by putting them on top of the toaster. I’m probably not rocking the boat with this discovery, but I thought it was pretty clever (pat on the back, Elise). You don’t have to smash the buns shoving them into the toaster. And you don’t have to wait for your oven to heat up. It’s super quick and yields nice toasty buns with legit char marks. Of course, your toppings won’t be melty, but… Read more >
Elise
June 9, 2013
bbq, jackfruit
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I am… [So many ways to end the phrase] (a) crazy – from being by myself with an infant for almost two weeks (b) tired – for the same reason (c) proud – for landing an awesome job (d) nervous – for accepting said job (e) excited – for a visitor this weekend (f) lonely – because I haven’t met many people in Davis (yet!) (g) anxious – to begin a new chapter (h) happy – to spend money without feeling guilty (i) relieved – that Kyle is returning home today (fingers crossed) Oh! … Read more >
Elise
June 7, 2013
cauliflower, chia seeds, chocolate, eggs, fish, nutmilk, nuts, oatmeal, smoothie, Stevia, stir fry, sushi, yogurtrecipe, restaurant review
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Kyle’s on his way home! Weee! After an eternity on my own, I’m re-he-he-heeeeally looking forward to his return. [edited to add: the van broke down and he’s stuck in Albuquerque sorting out the game plan to fix it, so who knows what this means for his return home] Let me just photo bomb you with some recent meals… Carrots, green grapes, Mary’s Gone crackers, Redwood Hill Farm smoked cheddar goat cheese, hard boiled eggs, local smoked almonds (from the Co-op). Very smoke-y, very yummy. Ditto goes for the almonds. Carrots, Mary’s Gone crackers, candied walnuts,… Read more >
Elise
June 6, 2013
Artisana, avocado, bbq, chocolate, coconut, dessert, granola, oatmeal, peanut butter, potatoes, tofu, udi's, van's, vegan cookies, veggie burger, wafflesrestaurant review
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When my hands are tied up and time is of the essence, I’ve been relying pretty heavily on two things. Theme number one: snack plates Veggies, meatless meatballs, Stubb’s BBQ sauce, Mary’s Gone twigs, sweet potatoes, daiya cheese, GF tortillas… This was a meatless meatball round (WF / 365 brand is bomb). I go through phases with faux proteins. Beyond Meat strips are a fave. So are hard boiled eggs. But sometimes I just stick to nuts instead of a “meat” snack item. These little plates are ideal for munching while P is not napping… Read more >
Elise
June 5, 2013
bbq, beyond meat, chia seeds, coconut, Daiya, eggs, granola, Mary's Gone Crackers, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, peanut butter, udi's
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Baby Batch Peanut Butter “surprise” Cookies [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegan mayo (I used nasoya whipped) 3 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter 1/4 cup cane sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp ground chia seeds 1 tbsp water 1/2 cup oat flour 1/2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt Directions: Combine mayo and peanut butter together until well mixed. Add chia seeds and water into the mix. Let it rest for a bit. Add everything else in (except the salt) and stir together. If the batter is too soft (room… Read more >
Elise
June 4, 2013
dessert, nasoya, peanut butter, vegan cookiesrecipe
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