Izzi's Mis·cel·la·ne·ous

Elizabeth (Izzi) is a freelance writer and communications professional working the nonprofit sector. Her work focuses on gender equality, sex trafficking, human rights, education, economic empowerment and poverty, media and culture, women’s health, and nonprofit management. Previously she worked in communications in the legal and political fields. She is active in equal education and domestic violence awareness work. An accomplished musician she volunteers with youth arts and music organizations. Elizabeth is a dedicated advocate for greater research, awareness and treatment for Endometriosis. Elizabeth holds a degree in Political Science and Economics from Simmons College and is currently pursuing a masters degree in Gender Studies and Public Policy. She resides in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Always eat your green stuff!! Especially when it's smashed #avocado with #lime and #jalapeño! #organic #eatclean #glutenfree #vegan #healthy

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For every dollar a man makes, a woman makes #78cents this is #unacceptable. Share your #78cents to raise awareness for #EqualPayDay! @heforshe #HeForShe

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March is #endometriosis awareness month. This debilitating disease effects 1 in 10 women. There is no cure. Many women live with terrible pain, face multiple surgeries, infertility, and serious life altering complications effecting not only reproductive organs but the kidneys, intestines, bladder, rectum, and more. Dismissed as "bad cramps" it takes many women years to get a diagnosis and treatment. Learn more at www.endofound.org please share! #findacure #learnmore #geteducated #womenslivesmatter #girlslivesmatter

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Hanging out with #penguins!

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Time for this to change. It's time to stand up against violence against women. Regram @feminist.ly #nomore #endviolence #turkey #womensrightsarehumanrights #womenslivesmattee #gameofthrones

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Early morning made better with a #homemade #glutenfree #scone full of #cranberries #ginger and #walnuts with an #orange #ginger icing!!! Recipe in the blog soon!! #organic #gfcf #glutenfreebaking

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Happy Halloween!!! #Halloween #trickortreat 🎃👻

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Happy happy Friday! Lunch from Bon Me!! #glutenfree #friday #foodtruck #yum #foodie #gfcf

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Found a lovely surprise on my doorstep! Thank you @thedrybar can't wait to give it a try! #drybar #surprise #lovely #hairfun #gold

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Intermission! So insanely blown away by this show!! #findingneverland #theater #musical #peterpan (at American Repertory Theater)

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My favorite gluten free pizza for lunch!!! #glutenfree #palio #pizza #delicious #pizzeria #happy

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Chili Lime Noodles

What you need:

1 package of rice noodles

1 Green Pepper, thinly sliced in long strips

4 Celery Stalks, thinly sliced in long strips.

1/2 Yellow Onion, sliced thinly

1/4 Cup of Fresh Chives chopped

3 Medium Cloves of Garlic, minced

3 Carrots Peeled in thin strips

2 Tsp of Curry Powder

2 Tsp of Chili Powder

*Spice amounts can vary to more or less depending on personal taste.

2 Tsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Juice of 1/2-3/4 of a Lime

Lime wedges for garnish

What to do:

Follow instuctions on package for making rice noodles. Cooking instructions and times may vary,

In a large frying pan or wok heat olive oil on medium heat add in garlic and onion and sauté until soft, stiring occasionally careful not to let garlic brown, 

Add in pepper, celery, carrots, chives, curry and chili powder. 

Mix well. Add in a 1-2 Tablespoons of warm water and lime juice. Cover, reduce heat, stir occassionally. Cook for apporximately 4-5 minutes, vegetables when done should be slightly crunchy.

When rice noodles have finished cooking, drain and add noodles into the pan with vegetables and mix well. Let sit in the pan for 1-2 minutes allowing noodles to soak up flavors. 

Serve warm and garnish with lime wedges and chives.

Enjoy!

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Stopped by Idgys for some gluten free bread, snagged an amazing cinnamon roll as well!!! #glutenfree #gultenfreebakery #celiac #idgys #delicious #gfbakery

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Toast with Tomato, Goat Cheese and Basil

What you need:

Your ingredient amounts will vary based upon how much you want to make.

Sliced bread (I love Udi's for this, great texture and holds up well.)

Organic Fresh Goat Cheese

Organic Fresh Tomato, sliced

Organic Fresh Basil, chopped

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

What to do:

Lightly toast bread

Spread with goat cheese, it is okay if it is not spread perfectly. Gluten free bread can be delicate and may tear with too much spreading..

Top with tomato slice 

Sprinkle with basil

Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle with olive oil

Bon Appétit!

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Happy! #happy #lake #summer #capecod

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Summer Lemon Rice

What you need:

2 Cups Jasmine Rice (Cooking instructions will vary depending on the rice for our recipe we used Lundberg Organic Rice)

1 Fresh Lemon

1/2 English Cucumber, sliced thin 

Salt and Pepper to taste

What to do:

Cook rice according to package instructions

When rice has finished cooking, add in the juice of one lemon. 

Using a grater, grate the rind of half the lemon. (Wash lemon well! Be careful to only grate yellow of the lemon rind, as the white has a bitter flavor.)

Add in grated lemon rind, sliced cucumber and salt and pepper to taste then combine well. 

Serve slightly warm. Garnish with cucumber slices and lemon wedges.

Bon Appétit!

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Antipasto is a delicious summer dinner!! Recipes for roasted red peppers and artichokes on the blog soon! #glutenfree #cleaneating #healthy #summer #recipe #roastedredpepper #artichoke #antipasto