It's What's For Breakfast

I don't know what is going on out there, but suddenly it seems as if everywhere I look someone is talking about soft boiled eggs.  The book I was reading, popping up in my pinterest feed, a blog post I read.  It's as if the universe was trying to tell me something.  Being the big pushover for the power of suggestion that I apparently am - I soon found myself craving this dish. 

I'm a big fan of a good egg.  (I still mourn the loss of my own fresh, homegrown supply of them)  While a slimey undercooked white grosses me out a little, I do love a runny yolk.  So, soft boiled seems like a no brainer.  Right?  Why am I not eating more of these?

It was settled.  Soft boiled eggs on toast it was!

Delicious!  And it couldn't be simpler.  (well, ok - it probably could.  But this was still pretty easy)

• Put about 3 to 4 inches of water in a small sauce pan
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
• Add eggs.
• Boil (simmer) for 6 minutes
• Remove eggs to an ice bath.  Let them soak for several minutes.
• Peel eggs. (or just peel the top off and scoop out with a spoon or some of that toast)
• Crack whites open over a slice of toast so that the runny golden yummyness runs out.
• Consume and delight.

See, simple - right?   Kind of makes me want to invest in a few egg cups, as I see this becoming part of my regular breakfasts rotation.

Hope you enjoy them as much as  I did!

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That Kind of Day

When I woke up this morning today just felt like a 'pancakes' kind of day. 

Pancakes with fresh berries.  And plenty of syrup. 

For a while I tried to convince myself it was a "I'll just have coffee" kind of a day.  But I couldn't ignore the siren song of the griddle.

A pancakes kind of day it is.  And pancakes we shall have!

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Good Week!

This was a very good week.  I did well with all my goals and feel good about that!  Gives me good motivation and keep working toward the final goal of being fit and getting back to a healthy weight. 

• Drink the recommended amount of water each day: Every day except Thursday.  Thursday was a lot of running around grocery shopping, going to orchestra concerts, etc so I came up short on the water goal.  
• Exercise at least 3 days this week: Made it to the gym 4 times!  Go me!
• NO soft drinks: Check!
• Prepare to start juice fast next week: Getting there and should be starting 3 day juice b the end of this week.  

And my pushy sister will be happy to know that I have an eye appointment this morning.  So there!

  

Now on to a new week (and a new month!) I am SO ready for it!

This Goals For This Week:

• Exercise at least 3 days
• NO soft drinks
• Drink recommended amount of water each day
• Have a healthy breakfast each morning
• Complete 3 Day Juice Fast

What Made Me Laugh

I was making one of my favorite meals - Brinner (aka: breakfast for dinner)  While cooking up the eggs, one had a big bubble on it, so I tried to pop it with the spatula.  This was the result...

I was laughing so hard as I watched this egg chatter at me!

Ok... it clearly doesn't take much to amuse me....

Good Behaviour

What I wanted to eat for breakfast:

chocolate cupcake with butter cream frosting and white chocolate curls

What I actually ate for breakfast:

Greek yogurt with frozen mixed berries

Yes, I am giving myself extra credit points for making that smart and healthy choice this morning.  But don't think for a second I'm not eating that cupcake at some point today.  It's calling my name.

The Comforting Art of Brinner

Brinner...  Mm mm....  Just thinking about it makes me smile.

What's that? Did someone just ask "What's brinner?"  Brinner = Breakfast for Dinner.  It's one of lives little pleasures.  All the yummy goodness of breakfast; without that whole annoying having-to-get-up-early thing!

I personally love brinner.  I say this, as if I have ever met anyone who doesn't like brinner.  I can honestly say I've never met a single person who said "Oh, I don't really like to eat breakfast food for dinner".  And thinking about it - I can't imagine what would ever possess someone to defy the comforting tastiness of brinner.  Unless, maybe, they just don't like breakfast food in general.

What is it about mixing up the meals?  What exactly is so comforting about having an evening meal of bacon, eggs and biscuits?  Or maybe a stack of pancakes and bacon.  (Or pretty much anything with bacon.  Bacon is enough salty deliciousness to dedicate an entire post of praise for it alone!)  Whatever it is, it works!  

I feel confident I can turn around the entire mood of my household just by dragging out the electric griddle and starting the bacon while whipping up some pancake batter!  Those frowns turn upside down.  Even the dog gets in on the act.  He sees that griddle on the counter and refuses to leave the kitchen, knowing something good is about to happen.  (I probably created this particular monster by making him his own little pancake each time) 

Can one have too much brinner?   Is there actually a point where it becomes too much of a good thing?  Possibly.  But I  haven't found that line and crossed it yet.  I admit to fixing brinner about once every week to 10 days.  Yep, I like it just that much!

We had brinner just last night.  And I'm already thinking about the next time I'll fix it!