Wonderling

Cozy Coffee

 

Crafster user kymj made this french press cozy for her coffee-loving husband. I would have never thought to make a cozy for my french press, but look how cute it is! 

Too many eggs!

Through the workings of fate I have acquired two more chickens. This brings my flock to 5. Which means, of course, I will be expanding the coop once it stops snowing here. Along with the loud and sometimes scary implementation of the new "pecking order" came two more eggs a day. I thought this would be no problem since everyone wants fresh eggs right?? Unfortunately 2 dozen eggs a week is a lot more than I can even give away right now (not to mention my shortage of egg cartons). 

So what's an urban farmer to do? Make frittatas!

picture via Dani Spies

It's amazing how wonderful eggs and 'stuff' can be (stuff meaning whatever I have in my fridge and pantry, which lately isn't much). Dani uses quinoa in the above frittata and I am kicking myself for not adding any to the frittata I just put in the oven. Some recipes even use cooked spaghetti. 

So here's the basic recipe:

4-6 eggs (depends on the size of your pan/appetite)

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup grated cheese (whatever kind you like, parmesean is my favorite so far)

1/2 cup diced veggies (again, whatever you have/want)

one cooked and diced potato (optional)

1 tbsp italian seasoning mix

dash of salt

enough olive oil to coat the bottom and sides of your pan

pre-heat oven to 325. whip eggs and milk. Add the rest of the ingredients (unless you're using potatoes, you will want to pan fry them in the olive oil separately). pour mixture into pan. you will need to 'pull back' the sides of the frittata occasionally to allow the uncooked bits to drizzle down to the bottom and get cooked. Once frittata is solid enough flip out onto plate and slide upside down back into the pan, just long enough to cook the top part that will still be a bit mushy. Place frittata in a greased baking dish, sprinkle a little more cheese on the top and bake for about 20 mins. 

It seems a lot more complicated than it is. The whole process only took me about 35 mins, most of that time was the 20 mins in the oven. 

Chicken soup is scientifically proven to help cure your cold!

I haven't been sick for a long time. I've felt ill, but not actually been full-blown achy sick. But, just in time for the weekend an achy-sore throat-congested cold hit me. It's killing me to sit around the house looking at how cluttered and in need of thorough cleaning it is. However, my body is telling me to be lazy and sleep, so that's what I've been doing (I'm a firm believer in listening to what your body tells you...it usually knows best). 

There are two things that I've enjoyed during my 'confinement' (which isn't over yet), snuggling with the kitties and finishing some half-done projects. I was also excited that my BHG came in the mail today..something new to read!

So while I wallow in my lazy, gross, sick state head over to Ten Second Buzz for an interview with Paper Brain. I'm going to make myself some much needed chicken soup!

Smores....yummm

Now that it's really getting cold here I'm starting to think of warm, comforting foods. I think smores would really hit the spot! If you've ever tried to make smores on your stove or in your microwave you'll know how messy/not fun it is, but this handy gadget makes it quick and easy! 

Mug of Cake!

I've seen several posts about making chocolate cake in a mug in the microwave and every time I tell myself to try it out, but just keep forgetting. I finally remembered tonight. It smelled SO good....but the texture was certainly not expected...sort of a spongy/rubbery texture. I wasn't sure if I liked it, but when I got past the top I realized that it was pretty spectacular! So here's how I did it.....

Mix 4 tbsp each of flour and sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa

Add one egg (double yolk!! Good job Pinto!), 3 tbsp milk and 3 tbsp oil

Add chocolate chips (optional)...looks gooey and good! Put it in the microwave for 2:30 on high. Don't worry if you see a column of cake rising from the cup while it cooks...that's normal :)

Let it cool and enjoy! 

Pizza on Italy...

These map-plates are awesome. I'm really not sure how useful they actually are, but they certainly look cool. Maybe someone will get Sarah Palin a set before she runs for Senate.....[via NerdApproved]

Less Evil is good!

A while back Adam introduced me to LesserEvil's black and white kettle corn. I had given my friend some a few months back while I was cutting her hair. She emailed me yesterday asking what that "chocolate covered pirate booty-ish stuff" was because she'd been craving it like mad (she's 6+ months pregnant). It's made with cane juice instead of high fructose corn syrup and is gluten free. So whether your pregnant or not, you should really try this stuff.

[available at Whole Foods and Target]

Apple and Berry Crumble

It's much too easy to make sweet, lovely crumble. Sometimes I just can't resist the urge. I had a huge bag of frozen strawberries and some fresh, crisp apples and thought.....hmmmmm, I could make something really tasty with these...

it was good!

Spinach Rolls

Yesterday my foot was killing me. I had planned on doing all sorts of wonderful things like cleaning, sewing, playing with the kitties, etc. But, instead I had to sit on my couch with an icepack on my foot most of the day. At least I got to do some knitting. 

I decided around 5pm that I had to get up and do something, even if it hurt a bit. I needed to make something for lunch this week, so I made some spinach rolls! It was really really easy and they are SO good. I'm thinking I may make them again only calzone sized....below is the recipe

Spinach Rolls:

2 packages cresent rolls (8 in each package)

1 package frozen, shredded, cooked spinach

ground turkey (use as much as you'd like)

1/2 cup ricotta 

1/2 cup shredded mozzerella

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook the ground turkey. Combine the ground turkey with the spinach (thawed of course!), ricotta and mozzerella:

Place one triangle of cresent roll dough on a flat surface. Spread dough as much as possible without making it so thin that it will rip. Spoon spinach mixture onto the largest area of the traingle. Fold dough around mixture as pictured:

Place rolls on a cookie sheet or clear baking dish.

Bake for 11-15 mins or until tops of rolls are slightly brown

Brilliant Idea

 

How is it that tea tags have remained so bland and boring for all these years?? I love these (via thedieline.com)