“I can’t beleive it’s not pizza Fabio!” – recipe

This was going to be called “Use it before you lose it Fricassee” but after the first mouthful I changed my mind  (although I reserve the right to keep “Use it before you lose it Fricassee” for another time – no takesies).

How this masterpiece came about.

Dans la pan

I had a few little bits of many things.

A couple slices of prosciutto from when I made the Broiled Prosciutto Asparagus spears, ditto for some asparagus spears. I had a pepperoni stick. I had some sliced mushrooms, chopped onions and green peppers. I have a couple pieces left of No egg cup for you broccoli casserole.

I sauteed the onions and green peppers in about 2 tbsp of aroma free coconut oil until onions were almost translucent.
I added the chopped prosciutto and I sliced the pepperoni stick and sauteed a bit more.
I added the mushrooms and sauteed a little bit longer.
I added the asparagus spears and the cubed slice of the the No Egg cup for you blah blah blah.
I whisked an egg with cream and poured over the whole thing and lowered the heat to about 3 and covered it for a few minutes.
When the egg was almost set, I added some cubed feta cheese ( a 1/4 inch thick by 3 inches by 2 inches piece) and covered again but turned off the heat.
About 5 minutes later…

And OMG! I had that first bite and could have sworn I was eating a pizza! The whole mouth feel was incredible, like a pizza!

Sur l'assiette

 

How strong the need for comfort is?

This morning I had what feels like the wind knocked out of me.

Anyone following Budget 2012 saw that there was going to be {{{{{*****HUGE*****}}}}} budget cuts and loss of jobs in the public service.

This morning I had an interview and I was told that until they figure out how the budget will impact them, transfers were on hold.

WHAM! BHAM! Thank YOU MAM! Bend over and take it like a ?? What exactly? A good egg I suppose.

So I can’t help but feel that my shell is cracking ever so slightly and I am in need of some TLC (totally luscious crap) . I decide to go for a walk to clear the egg whites in the noggin and as I walk along I see a store and I immediately think (chocolate and lots of it! or cake! or anything high in sugar and will get me buzzing forgetting – screw the resolve I need some comfort!)

So I shush that little brat about to throw a tantrum (in my mind of course) and cross the street all the while talking myself off that sugar ledge. I got back to my office, made myself a tea and then ate some of my No Egg Cup For You Layered Broccoli Casserole and then I felt much better…

So, isn’t it interesting the brains need for comfort and what it grabs on to for soothing?

Happiness is a choice. Choose happy.

Quotable quote

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

That begs the question: Are you happy being imperfect?

Why not?

When will you be?

How about now?

Why not?

Could you?

Why not?

 

 

What’s for supper tonight? (recipe)

Asparagus stuffed omelet with smoked salmon and gouda.

Whisk 2 eggs with cream.

Pour into 2 tbsp melted butter over medium heat  in a frying pan 

When eggs begin to set, layer smoked salmon slices (I used 3) and asparagus (I used 8 stalks cut in half (pre steamed)), sprinkle about 1/4 cup loosely packed shredded cheese (I used Gouda), fold over and lower heat and cover. Leave for a few minutes until cheese melts. I garnished with half an avocado.

Eat!

Your brain is fat!

Did you know that 60% of your brain’s dry weight is fat and cholesterol plays a vital role in neuron signaling and brain structure?
And that 25% of your body’s free cholesterol is found in your nervous system?
Brain signaling is all about membranes, and cell membranes are constructed from fat and depleting the ability of the brain and body to make cholesterol through aggressive cholesterol-lowering medication or diet could cause a change in how the brain works. Synapses, where brain function goes live, must have cholesterol to form. Brain signaling is all about membranes, and cell membranes are constructed from fat.
Cholesterol is also needed for the formation of the synapse, to make myelin, the specialized insulating covering of the nerves, and in various other neurotransmitter signalling processes associated with anxiety, depression, and aggression. (1)

Fat is essential to a healthy body and mind. Not to mention it tastes great. Fat helps the brain feel satiated and thus signals us to stop eating. Fats digest slower than fat free foods and thus we end up eating less food because we fill up sooner and stay full longer.

So do yourself a favour, eat some healthy fat and give your body what it needs. You’ll be happier for it.

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Ever grocery shop while hungry?

Not a good idea.

I went to the supermarket right after work and as I am walking through the aisles I’m wondering why all the junk was looking tasty. Then I realized that I hadn’t fortified myself first by being freshly full. So I spent the time talking to myself (in my head) and explaining why I was feeling the attraction and trying to remember the foods I had actually gone there to get.

Ever try to recall a list from memory when you’re talking to yourself and trying not to think of eating crap?

Ever notice that your appetite is like a tired 5 year old threatening a tantrum is she doesn’t get the chocolate covered pretzels with sprinkles and caramel dipping sauce?

I really had to stop myself from ripping into the carton of almond milk and guzzling it down.

The save was that I had crab egg cups and prosciutto wrapped asparagus in my lunch bag in the car so I had some before I drove off home.

Why didn’t I think of this before I went into the store?