tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post2078488109162358129..comments2024-03-09T06:04:25.431-05:00Comments on Vegan Epicurean: Road Trips, Earthquakes and Hurricanes Oh My!Vegan Epicureanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-66524062624105872802011-09-04T10:14:52.654-04:002011-09-04T10:14:52.654-04:00Laura,
I am so sorry to hear about father-in-law ...Laura,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about father-in-law and the impact that had on your health. I am sure it was a difficult time for everyone. It is tough to eat healthy when you aren't home particularly if you are upset. <br /><br />I am not eating any more than before that I know of. However it may appear like that when I show food when we go out since that is what we order for the table, not necessarily what I eat. For example, the samosas are what Dan eats, I frequently don't even have a bite even though they are baked. Dan likes them so I let him enjoy it. Ian does use oil but he holds it down for us because he knows we don't use oil at home. In general when Dan and I eat out I have anywhere from 1/4 to 1/3 of the food we order.<br /><br />I will tell you what I changed which I suspect caused the improvement in my lipids (and it wasn't adding oil *LOL*). Because it summer I am much more active this time of year. I am also eating less whole grains and fruit (which increase triglycerides by increased blood sugar). Additionally I am focusing on adding ground flax or chia everday.<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-76479985430276432762011-09-04T08:18:53.601-04:002011-09-04T08:18:53.601-04:00I'm glad you weathered the weather! We've ...I'm glad you weathered the weather! We've been on the road for over two weeks (my father-in-law passed away) and my eating habits and digestive system have suffered. First stop when we return is Earth Fare...then I'll go home and make a wonderful healthy smoothie.<br /><br />I've been wondering if your lipid numbers showed an increase in the last 6-12 months, since you seem to be eating out a lot more than before. How wonderful that they have not! Ian's restaurant uses some oil, right? Those samosas look fried and in general the restaurant food pics look oilier than your homemade meals. Maybe that means that some oil doesn't hurt?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379691796502650236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-6643562476510346432011-09-03T09:58:57.231-04:002011-09-03T09:58:57.231-04:00Courtney,
Thank you so much for your concern. We...Courtney,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your concern. We were very lucky in both the earthquake and the hurricane. Life in general has been extremely busy this summer and I am crazy behind (which I know you understand). However I am trying to get back to normal. :-)<br /><br />talk to you later,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-66836018700655396832011-09-03T09:57:06.037-04:002011-09-03T09:57:06.037-04:00Carissa,
Thanks for understanding my absence. Lif...Carissa,<br /><br />Thanks for understanding my absence. Life has been crazy for me this summer.<br /><br />The cauliflower dish is one of my favorites at Jaleo. I would have never thought of the combination but it is mind blowing. Some bites are lightly sweet if they include date. Other bites are salty if you get an olive. All of them are lightly smoky from the paprika. It all comes together with a little acid which I think is lemon juice but could be sherry vinegar. The flavors just dance in your mouth. Can you tell how much I like the cauliflower? LOL<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-48100615656147878532011-09-03T09:53:07.890-04:002011-09-03T09:53:07.890-04:00Jackie,
Sorry I have been so busy lately and negl...Jackie,<br /><br />Sorry I have been so busy lately and neglecting the blog. Thanks for putting up with me. ;-)<br /><br />Jose does have a place in LA which I think is called Bazaar. He also has a place in Las Vegas. I hope you can go to one of them soon. You will not be disappointed. I adore Jose....but you know that. LOL<br /><br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-38422729788043888252011-09-03T09:50:56.228-04:002011-09-03T09:50:56.228-04:00Aimee,
It has been a very long summer and the las...Aimee,<br /><br />It has been a very long summer and the last few weeks have been rough. However, as you pointed out, at the food was good. LOL<br /><br />I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend too!<br /><br />hugs,<br />AliVegan Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203676819322299569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-57785207519943690742011-09-01T18:12:19.583-04:002011-09-01T18:12:19.583-04:00I am so glad to hear you are okay, Alicia! I was ...I am so glad to hear you are okay, Alicia! I was thinking of you and worried when I hadn't seen a post in a while. It sounds like you got very lucky with the hurricane.<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-79388823328984948812011-09-01T01:06:47.959-04:002011-09-01T01:06:47.959-04:00That cauliflower dish, antipasti, hummus and mushr...That cauliflower dish, antipasti, hummus and mushroom dish all look so good! I am glad to start reading your posts again!Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806025685840332120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-84205483085085622112011-08-31T15:30:23.938-04:002011-08-31T15:30:23.938-04:00Good to hear about your week & weekend, Ali! S...Good to hear about your week & weekend, Ali! Someday I'll go to one of Jose's restaurants.Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314417590749514764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790414766945352054.post-2664622555448349112011-08-31T13:12:29.113-04:002011-08-31T13:12:29.113-04:00Looks like you had a very tasty trip, Ali!
Happy L...Looks like you had a very tasty trip, Ali!<br />Happy Labor Day weekend!<br />xo<br />Aimeeaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566336117876656013noreply@blogger.com