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I’d never even heard of jackfruit until I moved to Los Angeles. Apparently it’s a pretty popular vegan replacement for meat in dishes that would otherwise use shredded chicken or pulled pork. Something about the stringy consistency. What the heck is jackfruit anyway? It’s a fruit, native to Southeast Asia, with starchy fibrous flesh. The flavor (of the ripe fruit) is said to be comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple and banana – naturally sweet with subtle flavoring. “It can be used to make a variety of dishes, including custards, cakes, halo-halo… The seeds… Read more >
Elise
May 30, 2013
bbq, crock-pot, jackfruitrecipe
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This past (long) weekend was important for family time because Kyle headed back out of town for business on Tuesday morning (after being away the previous week). Gotta soak it up for the few days he’s around! I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard, but since his start-up is young and fragile, it’s important to take advantage of these opportunities so the company will continue to thrive. Growing pains are good. As I type this he is en route to Colorado…10 hours into the 18.5 hour drive. Ouch. So anyway. Saturday. He slept… Read more >
Elise
May 29, 2013
avocado, big salad, boca, coconut, eggs, fish, glutino, goat cheese, hummus, Mary's Gone Crackers, mexican food, nuts, oatmeal, p.b. and j, quinoa, sabra, udi's, veggie burger
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Where to begin, where to begin… How about here. ImadebaconoutofcoconutandIdon’tevenknowhowittastesthisgood soI’mkindafreakingoutoverit. Yes bacon. Out of coconut. It’s insane. I don’t even get it but I’m going to stop trying to analyze how this magic occurred and just enjoy it. You should too. Seriously. I would NOT be this dramatic if it was mediocre. Coconut “Bacon” [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp liquid smoke pinch of sea salt Directions: Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all… Read more >
Elise
May 28, 2013
avocado, coconut, dates, eggs, lundberg farms, peanut butter, quinoarecipe
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Here’s some of the meals I prepped for last week. If you recall, making bulk grains in the rice cooker was one of the things on the checklist. I used this wild rice in Kyle’s breakfast burritos (with lentils, salsa, and cheese) and in my lunch salads (with lots of veggies). And then in this dinner, of course. Pesto Wild Rice [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly] Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice 1 cup corn 1/2 cup pesto (FODMAPs people omit garlic or use garlic infused olive oil) Directions: Cook rice. Mix in corn and… Read more >
Elise
May 27, 2013
big salad, fish, pancakes, pestorecipe
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Who doesn’t love a nice organized to-do list? This past week was a little different because Kyle was out of town a few nights working. But he came home to sleep a little bit in between (night shifts). And he wanted me to pack all his food so he wouldn’t eat crap on the road. Hence the need for a very mapped out menu. I can’t stay organized without it all written out nowadays. My head is too full of other crap (like the tune to head shoulders knees and toes…make it go away!). Breakfast… Read more >
Elise
May 26, 2013
annie's, brussels sprouts, pancakes, pasta, potatoes, protein powder, tvp
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