Author Archives: Elise

About Elise

I am a PhD student, runner, cook, and a blogger I stride to find a healthy balance between studies, healthy eating, exercise and fun. My blog, PhD Strides, is an account of my journey towards earning my PhD.

A Night to Remember

Posted on February 12, 2012

Last night was a night to remember! We celebrated the engagement of my good friend (and roomie)! We invited 20+ of her good friends in the Bay Area over, and had a blast! First, though, we spent the day cooking… … Continue reading →

Posted in California, PhD | Tagged appetizers, engagement, fiance, friends, Indian, party, PhD, samosas, taco cups | 1 Comment

Back to My Roots

Posted on January 25, 2012

During the holidays, I had a chance to reconnect with my roots. Being a Midwesterner, its no surprise that I’m a Scandinavian girl, with roots in Sweden, Norway and Austria. While I don’t have much connection to the Austrian in … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Blogging, Recipe | Tagged baking, cinnamon, holidays, lefse, Norwegian, recipe, Scandinavian, traditional food, vegan | 1 Comment

Half Marathon Training Plan

Posted on January 23, 2012

At this point, I’ve run a few half marathons. I’m no pro, but the distance no longer terrifies me. I ran my first in 2008, less than a year after finishing my first race ever. In the past year, I’ve … Continue reading →