Hungry Hungry Hippie

Hungry Hungry Hippie

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Ten (birthday) things

1. Today is my 30th birthday. 2. My mom took me to brunch this morning here. 3. Then we strolled along the pier. 4. Tonight I’m going to dinner with this girl. 5. And seeing this concert. 6. My email accounts (yes, both) got hacked and I sent spam out to every single person in my contact list.  Sorry! 7. My doctor called to tell me my glucose tolerance test came back high (positive) and I need to do the fasting one now.  I’m trying not to let this get me down today, but it… Read more >

October 23, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Roasted Acorn Squash Bowls

I’ve discovered the trick to keep me motivated in the kitchen.    New and different ingredients.  Specifically produce.  This acorn squash was an impulse buy last week and I was so excited to do something fun with it.  I mean, I will happily eat any and every squash plain.  Simply roasted in coconut oil or dipped in nut butter or drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper.  It doesn’t take much.  But isn’t the most fun thing about acorn squash cutting it in half and using it as a bowl?   Yes.  For sure.  … Read more >

October 22, 2012 nutmilk, nuts, quinoa, squash Read more >

Wanted: a new brain

My memory is gone.  Apparently this pregnancy brain fog thing is the real deal.  I forgot our garage code last month and had to call Kyle to remind me what it was (I have no idea how my mind blanked out about that since I punch in the four numbers so regularly).  And I almost missed a work shift because I had my schedule wrong (I am so lucky the charge nurse called me a few hours beforehand otherwise I definitely would have been a no show at the hospital).  I’m constantly going upstairs to… Read more >

October 20, 2012 carob chips, lentils, nuts, pumpkin, trader joe's, tvp Read more >

Business as usual

There’s not much that’s changed in my work life.  I just stopped taking pics of the food I pack to take to the hospital because it’s not interesting to me.   But it’s the same old same old.  With maybe 15% more food.  Because my appetite is hard to predict.   To jazz up this particular breakfast oatmeal, I added one mashed banana and some of the Halloween Pumpkin cookies to the mix.  No extra sweetener necessary.    I ate it cold – in two sittings.  So good.  Have you entered the kur treat giveaway… Read more >

October 19, 2012 oatmeal Read more >

Beans & Squash & Greens

Black Bean & Butternut Squash Soup (inspired by Sprouted Kitchen) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2+ cups chopped kale 3-4 cups butternut squash, cubed 3 cups vegetable broth 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp cocoa powder pinch of chipotle powder or cayenne pepper 2 cups cooked, black beans (~ 1 can, rinsed & drained) salt to taste (~1 tsp) (optional) avocado, for garnish (optional) cilantro, for garnish Directions: Heat the oil in a deep soup pot & sauté the squash and… Read more >

October 18, 2012 beans, butternut squash, kale, soup Read more >