On Food & Things

I really love eggs. Just about any way you can make them (except hard boiled, please never give me a hard boiled egg!). Although I had totally thrown caution to the wind when the whole "you shouldn't eat eggs" trend came about, I am happy that the surgeon general (or whoever makes up all these food "rules...I feel like it should be the surgeon general for some reason) has once again decided that eggs should be consumed, and are a wonderfully  nutritious part of your day. I mention this because I have recently rediscovered the amazingness that is slow-scrambling eggs. As a single girl, more often than not, I would simply crack my egg into the frying pan, turn up the heat, and scramble, scramble, scramble! When I started cooking breakfast for Harris before work each morning, I started, you know, actually cracking eggs in a cup, whisking them, pouring in a little milk, salt, pepper, but then I would still cook them super fast on high heat! What a cardinal sin I was committing! I had forgotten how truly wonderful and fluffy slow-cooked eggs are, and I am happy to say, both the hubby and I have been enjoying them the past many breakfasts.

Now, to move on from eggs, because I am sure no one wants to talk about eggs. Anyone besides me and my little sister watch the season finale of Pretty Little Liars last night? I remembered why I usually save that show for morning viewing - I was so freaked out by the end (even if I did read the leaked script beforehand and knew exactly what was going to go down!) that I made Morgan stay on the phone with me until I made it in the bedroom where Harris was sleeping. You know, just in case someone in a black hoodie jumped out of my guest bathroom on the short walk from living room to bedroom.

Speaking of entertainment (like my segway there?), John Krasinski might possibly be my most favorite actor ever. Harris and I have been re-watching The Office, which may be the best comedy ever to air on television, and I just forget how awesome the whole show is, but especially the character of Jim. Likewise, I absolutely love him in Something Borrowed (and really hope they make the sequel just so there can be more of him!), and currently have It's Complicated on the TV in the background, and, as much as I love Meryl Streep, John makes this whole movie, and I love it. Also, how do the three siblings in that movie actually look like they could be related? No joke, I am pretty sure they look more alike than my sisters and I do.

I don't know about y'all, but I am supremely over this moody weather. Please make up your mind, weather gods! This pendulum effect of 38 one day and 72 the next is not for anyone, not even the birds. No joke, we are supposed to hit 72 on Saturday, be back in the 40s on Sunday, and have a chance of snow on Tuesday. I cannot deal!!! Moreso, the wind has been a beast lately - there is this nice wind tunnel effect created by the roundness of our condo building, and the wind really gets going. So much so that the other day I was a little worried that somehow the wind would scoop Lucy up, and, with her lovely Elizabethan collar, she would be whisked away!

Finally, to bring this full circle and back to food, we have been in a deep pizza phase in this house, and, really, is there a more perfect food? You can get your carbs, dairy, meat, veggies (even fruit because Kayla's friend introduced me to pepperoni and pineapple pizza and it changed my world) all in one. And you don't even need a fork. Pure genius, and, were I ever be forced to decide on one food to eat the remainder of my life, it would for sure be pizza. So there's that, and now you know.

Happy Hump Day!

From Our Kitchen: Mini Egg Frittatas

I could eat eggs almost any time - I love them scrambled, fried, poached; as omelets, frittatas, quiche, pretty much any way you can come up with (except hard boiled, yeck). Harris is also a pretty big fan of eggs, and we, like most people, do enjoy having breakfast for dinner every once and awhile. This is one of my favorite breakfast for dinner recipes, just because I feel like it is a little bit different, and also incorporates a lot of flavors. A lot of this recipe is "guesstimates" in terms of ingredient amounts - I usually just eyeball it, so do keep that in mind.

What You'll Need:
Makes about 24 mini frittatas

• 1 carton Egg Beaters
• 1/2 container deli turkey, chopped
• 1/2 bunch of asparagus, steamed
• Goat cheese (or any other kind of cheese you prefer)
• salt & pepper to taste

What You'll Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Pour egg beaters into large bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Give a good whisk.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Chop deli turkey and asparagus into small-ish pieces (don't you love the precision here?)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Spray muffin pan with Pam
5. Use a measuring cup to pour eggs into muffin pans (only fill about 1/3 of the way at first)
   
   
   
   
   
6. Top eggs with several pieces of turkey, asparagus, and cheese
7. Fill remainder of cups with egg
   
   
   
   
   
8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until middle is set, and edges are slightly browned
   
   
   
   
   
9. Enjoy!