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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I mentioned in this post that I went to Sasa for dinner with my family while home for the holidays. As you can see from the menu above (or clicking on the restaurant the link), their food concept is Asian Fusion with small plates to share. I love small plate menus because then you get to order a ton of things so you wind up sampling a lot. And trust me, this menu had plenty I was eyeing. In fact, the food was so freakin’ good, as a food blogger, I felt it wasn’t cool… Read more >
Elise
December 28, 2012
asian tofu, cauliflower, edamame, fish, seaweed, squash, sushirestaurant review
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12/25/12 Christmas morning!!!!! Wee!!! [It never gets old] I slept horribly all night, so I was up before anyone else. Rather than peak at what Santa had stuffed in my stocking, I set to work on breakfast. I made a huge batch of waffle batter and started the coffee (and made enough noise that Kyle and my dad were up soon thereafter). Once my sister and mom joined the party we all opened our stockings. Then we took a breakfast break. Waffles with the toppings: raspberries, blueberries, maple syrup & Earth Balance My sister made… Read more >
Elise
December 28, 2012
big salad, cauliflower, earth balance, follow your heart, potatoes, wafflesChristmas
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I never thought the day would come when I’d try to vegan-ify a dish served at hooters…but I guess stranger things do happen. Never in my life have I tried a buffalo wing. And without going all Jessica Simpson on you, I’m just going to admit right up front, I have no clue what they really truly are. I mean, they’re meat of some kind (I presume). Other than that, I’ve got nothin’. So now that I’ve disclosed that little tidbit, it may seem odd that in October alone I ate (vegan) buffalo wings twice. … Read more >
Elise
December 7, 2012
bbq, cauliflower, nooch, tofurecipe
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You know how I said I got a head of cauliflower at the farmer’s market this past weekend? Well guess what? Meant to be. Cauli meet Staub. You two will be good friends by the end of the night. Chunky Rosemary Cauliflower Soup [vegan, gluten free] Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 large yellow onion, diced 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets 3 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup chickpeas + 1/2 cup chickpea liquid (that it was cooked in or canned with) 1/2+ tsp rosemary (more to taste) 1/2 tsp… Read more >
Elise
November 15, 2012
cauliflower, chickpeas, souprecipe
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