About Elise
I’m a nurse. An exercise lover. A whole foods connoisseur. A health enthusiast. And I have IBS. No need to cue the sappy violin music yet...
I’ve found that eating a mostly plant-based diet has allowed me to continue to live and love life to the fullest. Although moderation isn’t something I do well, I’m 100% devoted to giving my body pure, wholesome, quality food. Nutritious and delicious, all the time.
Hungry Hungry Hippie is a way for me to share my daily dealings with food, fitness, and everything in between.
I know I said I was heading out of town this weekend (I am), but I had to pop in to tell you two very awesome things. I have a new niece! Scarlett Alice was born in the wee early hours Friday morning. Isn’t she precious. :) I love her to pieces already. The second is considerably less thrilling to everyone else, but I was pleased nonetheless. This is my happy face after getting a call saying the unit was overstaffed for the night and I could have a holiday. Wee!! I was… Read more >
Elise
August 4, 2012
avocado, greek yogurt, hummus, lesser evil, sabra, vegan cake
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I had an awkward transition mid-week from a normal routine to a night shift routine. The first day is always awkward. I woke up at 7:30 and tried to go back to sleep but wasn’t successful in the least. At 8 I gave up and showered. And breakfasted. With toast and eggs x2. And iced tea with almond milk. It seems to be my summer breakfast of choice. Before yoga I had a banana. And then I got zen. Ommmmm. As per usual, I went to the WF across the street afterwards. Juice! I can’t… Read more >
Elise
August 3, 2012
Amy's, eggs, hummus, juice, potatoes, rudi's, sabra, soup
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This is a take on my previous manicotti recipe. Only better. Kyle called it the best I’ve ever made. I’d love to take all the credit, but I have a feeling the Sabra tuscan herb garden hummus played a large role too. To make the manicotti filling, I used the entire block of organic extra firm tofu, a heaping 1/2 cup of Sabra hummus, and 1/3 cup frozen spinach. I crumbled and mixed it all together with a fork (hello arm workout) until it resembled a ricotta cheese texture. Unlike last time, I opted… Read more >
Elise
August 2, 2012
hummus, pasta, sabra, tofurecipe
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Breakfast: toast with almond butter, banana, iced tea with almond milk After breakfast Lynn came over to the westside and we went on a walk. Even though I had an apple before we set out, by the time we got home I was starving. I had some leftover mac ‘n cheese, which was a little set in it’s way, until I added some plain almond milk. That helped transform it into the ooey gooey cheesy macaroni that vegans dream of. In truth, it reminded me a LOT of The Veggie Grill’s mac ‘n cheese,… Read more >
Elise
August 1, 2012
almonds, Daiya, nutbutter, pasta
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Last week I had a kale chip show-down. I really like kale chips, but I’m kinda picky about them. They are expensive to buy, but a pain to make (and never as good in my opinion). Brad’s RAW naked kale chips Pro: good flavor Con: poor texture (they were semi soggy and didn’t crunch like chips aught to) Will I buy again? No. SnackLets spicy chili-lata kale chips Pro: holy spice! Con: holy spice! (these packed a serious kick that I couldn’t handle for much more than a few bites at once) Will I… Read more >
Elise
August 1, 2012
kaia, kale
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