[cont from Part I] Kyle went with P and suddenly I was alone in my room (with my mom at least) and no baby. WTF?!? Did that really just happen? I felt like I was in a nightmare. What was going on!? Worst of all was that Kyle had my cell phone and his so I zero way to get a hold of anyone. I was stuck in my room without my husband or son. Can someone please update me!!!!! I was so out of touch. The only photo I had of my baby (taken… Read more >
I thought I would need to write this up immediately so I didn’t forget anything. Turns out, this is one experience that I will never ever forget. Even the itty bitty details are etched in my brain. It’s taken a few weeks for me to get to the point where I can reflect without my emotions flooding over me. The first time I tried to begin the story, I couldn’t get very far. My hormones were still freshly surging and I got cramps just from recalling (and writing about) the pains of labor. So here… Read more >
Old post alert! This was written a few weeks ago, but somehow got lost & forgotten in the wordpress queue. Still figured I’d share… Scraps! Red lentils, broccoli stalk, carrots, celery, butternut squash soup (and unpictured TVP). Doesn’t look like much huh. Unless you have a crock pot and a bunch of spices. Oh really swan!?!?? Once again this is proof that crock pots love lentils and everything (even crappy messed up bread) tastes good when you make it in the slow cooker. Too bad crock pots don’t photograph nearly as well. I made this… Read more >
February 28, 2013 crock-pot, lentil soup, lentils, tvp Read more >
The first couple of weeks have flown by. It’s what everyone said would happen, and it is definitely the truth. The food in the hospital was okay. [I work at the same place I gave birth to P so I know exactly where the menu and cafeteria excel and fall short] Whoever told me the first meal after birth would be the best thing I ever ate lied. I didn’t take a photo of it, but I got two slices of french toast and a banana. Remember how much I adore the hospital’s french toast? … Read more >
February 26, 2013 blue diamond, chocolate, clif bar, Daiya, dessert, eggs, fresh brothers, justin's nutbutter, oatmeal, quinoa, raw, sushi, tempeh, thai food, the veggie grill, tofu, vegan cookies, waffles Read more >
Usually things end up more steamed than roasted in the crock-pot. But there’s a way to cheat the system. The trick is using minimal water and letting it cook for a couple of hours with the lid on, then leaving it slightly ajar so the steam can escape and the veggies get nice and “roasted.” Root Veggies with Coconut Oil & Thyme [vegan, gluten free, FODMAPs friendly*] Ingredients: 3-4 cups root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, winter squash, turnips, parsnips, etc.) 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 tsp dried thyme salt & pepper (to taste)… Read more >
February 25, 2013 coconut, crock-pot, root veggies Read more >