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Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate Hummus by Ellen Sheen

I came to the conclusion yesterday that I am, like my cat, addicted to carbohydrates. No. Like, really.I was finishing up the weight loss portion of my current module for school and there it was: the Official Carbohydrate Addiction Quiz. I scored in the 'severely addicted' category. Ouch.So to console myself I decided I needed some…

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Pickled Kohlrabi

Pickled Kohlrabi by Ellen Sheen

The theme of the day is 'farm day'. Farm day because the 'veg of the hour' is kohlrabi from our CSA. Farm day because I'm using it in a recipe from one of my new favorite sites: Farm Folly. And farm day because we are going on a field trip!I have been a wee bit lazy with our 'Adventure Wednesday' adventures so I'm turning this week's…

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Vegan Raspberry Protein Muffins

Vegan Raspberry Protein Muffins by Ellen Sheen

Raspberries are all over the place right now and I am lucky enough to have virtually endless supplies via the ranch and the hen house.In my pre-school years I must have been a budding chef because with summer raspberries I used to make a truly amazing raspberry beverage. Ok, it was a juice pitcher of raspberries and sugar, smashed…

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Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad

Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad by Ellen Sheen

This week is soccer camp for the small children which motivates me to share with you two things:1. Awesome things that five-year-olds say; and2. A amazing salad that will have you reveling in the magical combination of sesame plus ginger.On Wednesday, the kids were surprised by a visit from number 11, forward for the Seattle Sounders,…

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Crunchy Asian Tofu and Veg Salad

Crunchy Asian Tofu and Veg Salad by Ellen Sheen

Crunchy Asian Tofu and Veg SaladSundays are not only the beginning of a new week, they are also the end of the previous week. A day to wind down from the weekend and get ready for the start of a new week.And personally, I love ending slash beginning the week with a really fresh, healthy and no nonsense meal. This week, it just so…

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Wilted Dandelion Greens with Garlicky Cashews

Wilted Dandelion Greens with Garlicky Cashews by Ellen Sheen

This is our first year being part of a CSA. I have wanted to join for many years but just didn't pull it together until now. So I signed us up for a full share because we're vegan-ish and we eat a lot of stuff that comes from the ground.So back in June, during the first week of our pick up, I was desperately excited to go get my…

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Vegan Egg Salad

Vegan Egg Salad by Ellen Sheen

We are back. Back from a truly epic weekend. One that will go down in our history books of epicly fantastical and amazing weekends. Warrior Dash rocks and I love our boot camp family. The end.And I know you must be dying to see pictures, yes? Don't worry. I won't let you down. Especially since I made such a big deal about the green…

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Vegan Protein Bites

Vegan Protein Bites by Ellen Sheen

Vegan Protein BitesThe weekend is here and the Bellingham Warriors are shipping out this afternoon for Warrior Dash Washington. Y'all might want to be a smidge nervous because we are going to be pretty amazing. Don't let the skirts sway your opinion.I'm hoping the weather cooperates because we're supposed to tailgate tomorrow and the…

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Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola by Ellen Sheen

Homemade GranolaIn my opinion, every hippie mom should have a good granola in her profile. Even if you're one of those modern type hippies that shaves and showers and likes pedicures.I decided this yesterday. After I made granola.I'm working on some 'provisions' for my booty sistas (and brothas) for this weekend's Warrior Dash. One of…

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Kale Quinoa Salad

Kale Quinoa Salad by Ellen Sheen

Kale Quinoa SaladAs if a half marathon weren't enough, t-minus five days until another shorter, albeit far more insane event. The Warrior Dash in North Bend.3.55 hellish miles. 3.55 miles not being hellish on their own; oh no. These 3.55 have 11 obstacles ranging from some kind of dark, belly crawling tunnel that straight up makes my…

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