Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
What's for Dinner? Crustless Quiche
Okay, so really its what's for lunch. I've been desperately trying to get the baby weight off. I apparently have the slowest metabolism on earth or so says my acupuncturist. I created this quiche as a quick lunch for the week. Its got your protein and veggies and I would guess pretty low fat. I eat a slice with a salad for a very satisfying meal. The nice thing about this recipe is its versatility. You can really interchange cheeses, veggies, spices, etc.
1 carton of egg whites (you could use eggs, but my grocery store sells this and its pretty convenient and cheaper than using up the eggs)
2 green onions chopped
1/2 cup of milk (I use rice milk it works great)
dash of mustard (maybe a tsp)
salt
pepper
sprinkle of oregano
2 oz. mozzarella, cheddar or swiss cheese + a little extra to sprinkle on top
1 1/2 cups whatever veggie you like - broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, leeks, etc.
1/2 lb shrimp cooked
Preheat oven to 350. Cut veggies into bite size pieces. Cook over medium heat in a saute pan with a small amount of water until al dente. Time varies depending on the veggie. For spinach just heat until wilted. Place on bottom of 9in. pie plate. Top with shrimp. Set aside.
Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl and whisk. Pour into pie plate on top of Shrimp and Veggies. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Place in oven for 45 min. or until puffy and no longer runny.
1 carton of egg whites (you could use eggs, but my grocery store sells this and its pretty convenient and cheaper than using up the eggs)
2 green onions chopped
1/2 cup of milk (I use rice milk it works great)
dash of mustard (maybe a tsp)
salt
pepper
sprinkle of oregano
2 oz. mozzarella, cheddar or swiss cheese + a little extra to sprinkle on top
1 1/2 cups whatever veggie you like - broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, leeks, etc.
1/2 lb shrimp cooked
Preheat oven to 350. Cut veggies into bite size pieces. Cook over medium heat in a saute pan with a small amount of water until al dente. Time varies depending on the veggie. For spinach just heat until wilted. Place on bottom of 9in. pie plate. Top with shrimp. Set aside.
Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl and whisk. Pour into pie plate on top of Shrimp and Veggies. Sprinkle cheese on top.
Place in oven for 45 min. or until puffy and no longer runny.
Fun Stuff
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Fun Stuff
I thought I'd pass this along. You can enter to win baby wearing gear from alongfortheride.biz
Just share your advice for baby wearing and you're entered.
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Just share your advice for baby wearing and you're entered.
Win the Essential Babywearing Stash from Along for the Ride (one Beco Butterfly, one Hotsling baby pouch, one BabyHawk Mei Tai, one Zolowear Ring Sling, and one Gypsy Mama Wrap)
Review: Fisher Price Space Saver High Chair
If you are like me, you may have been wondering, what in the world am I going to do with a big huge highchair when its time to start feeding my baby solids. We have a nice house, but its not huge. We don't have lots of extra space for a highchair and come on, they aren't attractive furniture and the monstrosity will have to be around for a couple of years.
Of course, there is the Stokke highchair is beautiful but costs a pretty penny. For the inexpensive option that saves space I really like the Fisher Price Spacesaver High Chair.
It fits into a regular dining room chair and it allows our son to sit with us at mealtimes. We haven't begun solids yet, but he's learning about dinner time now.
The plastic tray is dishwasher safe which is also very nice. We have really tried to keep our house a nice place to live and not let it be completely overrun my baby gear. We might be loosing the battle, but at least we're holding out in the dining room.
Of course, there is the Stokke highchair is beautiful but costs a pretty penny. For the inexpensive option that saves space I really like the Fisher Price Spacesaver High Chair.
It fits into a regular dining room chair and it allows our son to sit with us at mealtimes. We haven't begun solids yet, but he's learning about dinner time now.
The plastic tray is dishwasher safe which is also very nice. We have really tried to keep our house a nice place to live and not let it be completely overrun my baby gear. We might be loosing the battle, but at least we're holding out in the dining room.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Thrifty Tuesday: Grow your own
The stay at home decision is a tough one, at least for us. As for now, I am home for the summer and we'll reevaluate our situation in the fall. I may need to go back to work. In the meantime, I am always looking for ways to save money. I also love to cook and if I can combine the two I am a happy gal. Tuesdays are about saving money and here is one way I do this.
Every spring I plant a garden. It is a joy. Its a small garden, but it keeps us in vegetables all summer long. Not only is it economical, I know what I've used on the garden (IE no chemicals), its very local and better tasting than much of the grocery store produce that has traveled for miles in a truck. What I don't grow, I try to buy from the farmers market for the same reasons. This also insures the veggies I'm serving my family are in season which again, means they are most likely cheaper. I spend $2 on a tomato plant in April/May and have fruit by July and one plant produces a few tomatoes a week.
I plant tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, eggplant, cucumbers, lot of herbs and more. I even had a garden when I lived in an apartment. Most of the plants can be done in containers on a balcony. Its not too late to get started even this year. There are plants you can plant now for the fall. It is so rewarding to go out back and pick your own pepper for a recipe. I'll be including recipes in the coming weeks (on Thursdays) that utilize vegetables that many people grow in their home gardens.
Every spring I plant a garden. It is a joy. Its a small garden, but it keeps us in vegetables all summer long. Not only is it economical, I know what I've used on the garden (IE no chemicals), its very local and better tasting than much of the grocery store produce that has traveled for miles in a truck. What I don't grow, I try to buy from the farmers market for the same reasons. This also insures the veggies I'm serving my family are in season which again, means they are most likely cheaper. I spend $2 on a tomato plant in April/May and have fruit by July and one plant produces a few tomatoes a week.
I plant tomatoes, peppers, jalapenos, eggplant, cucumbers, lot of herbs and more. I even had a garden when I lived in an apartment. Most of the plants can be done in containers on a balcony. Its not too late to get started even this year. There are plants you can plant now for the fall. It is so rewarding to go out back and pick your own pepper for a recipe. I'll be including recipes in the coming weeks (on Thursdays) that utilize vegetables that many people grow in their home gardens.
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