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May 16th: Relaxing (sort of)

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You see that face in the background?… yeah, that cute little bugger is my mom’s dog.  The dog that I had the pleasure of taking care of for her over the weekend.  Cute as he is, he is needy, demanding and an insomniac.  This wine and chocolate was consumed not only for its health purposes (you know, the antioxidants and all that), I had to consume copious amounts of Hershey kisses and drink awful table wine just to get me though a night of his panting and whining.  (sigh)

My dogs were sure enjoying her recliner, though.

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Before settling down to this much needed treat, I went for my weeknight run.  I wasn’t able to work out any time during the week except Tuesday so, by this Friday I was ready to bolt out the door once I got home.  I did it though.  I’m super committed to keeping my fitness level despite this crazy work/ school schedule!

April 29th: Tortilla Espanola!

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Today I’m grateful for the opportunity to cook for someone and enjoy a lovely meal…In Spain a “tortilla” is an omelette, not a flat bread you stuff with beans and rice.  😉 A tortilla espanola is the most traditional and basic of these omelettes which are traditionally served as “tapas” or appetizers.  I make tortillas as my main dish on days that I don’t feel like making meat but want a non-soy source of protein.  Its delicious, easy, quick and impressive looking.

Here’s how I made mine!

Ingredients:

 

 

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  • olive oil
  • 8 eggs beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 large red potato or 1 average sized Idaho potato
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion sliced

Directions:

  1. Slice potato into small pieces and boil in water until tender
  2. in a deep frying pan, sautee sliced onions until translucent
  3. toss in cooked potatoes and lower heat to simmer
  4. pour in eggs and cover.
  5. Cook over low heat covered until bottom of omelette is golden.
  6. Flip and cook on other side until just done.
  7. Enjoy!!

I served mine with simple roasted asparagus and whole wheat baguette… and red wine of course!!

 

March 19th: Secret Single Behavior

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So, do you remember that episode of Sex in the City where Carrie talks about “secret single behaviors”? Basically, it was about the odd things singles do when they’re enjoying some time alone and no one else is looking… Her’s was eating saltine crackers with grape jelly and reading fashion magazines while standing up in her kitchen.  I think Charlotte’s involved staring at her pores in a magnifying mirror and Miranda’s was slathering on hand lotion and wearing weird gloves while watching the shopping channel.

It struck me today as I was cooking myself some dinner that I too have some secret single behaviors that others might consider odd:

  • For one, I have been known to put coconut oil in my hair and dead sea mud on my face then go around the house doing chores like unloading the dishwasher or folding a load of laundry while I wait for it to dry.
  • I have entire conversations with my dogs about how their days went (don’t judge me!)…. (P.S. I can’t believe I just admitted to that.)
  • And, I have weird eating habits…

Today as I was cooking myself some chicken soup for dinner,  I decided to have the last bit of wine left over from my dinner with my friend Caitlin last night.  I then went through my pantry and decided to accompany this wine with a can of hearts of palm.  I munched and drank as I cooked and listened to Pandora.  It was tasty and held me over until 8pm when the soup was finally ready to eat.

Weird?  Maybe.  Secret?  Not so much anymore. 😉