Bacon Pepper Pizzatta

Breakfast was super fast because I had to jet to class ( I slept in a bit)! Whole wheat toast, TJ Valencia Peanut Butter, Banana slices, an Organic Oikos Blueberry and Fruit

Leftovers (pasta) with extras (veggies) for Lunch.

I like cold pasta leftovers- always have- its like cold pizza. How do you feel about leftovers?

Dinner : Bacon Pepper Pizzatta

I really wanted to use up the eggs we have so I decided on frittata but then decided on strata of sorts for dinner. I randomly chose items to create the dish: bacon, frozen pepper and onion mix, cumin, red chile flakes, mexican cheese, black beans and a whole wheat toast crust. Seemingly, it was all going to fit into my spring form pan and I could just pop it out to serve.

I sauteed the peppers and onions with the spices,
then used the same pan to cook the bacon. Grease aroma filled the kitchen as I buttered the pan and laid four slices of whole wheat bread in the bottom.

After toasting the bread for a few minutes, I added the peppers, beans, then poured in the egg mix ( 2 eggs , 4 egg whites) topping it all with cheese and bacon. Unfortunately, the egg mix soaked through the bread and started seeping out of the pan on to the counter!

I quickly had to figure out a solution! I grabbed a pie dish and popped the spring form out on top of that. The problem seemed to be solved, so I popped the pie pan into the oven ( which didn’t fit into my toaster oven that I had preheated) for 15 minutes on 350*.

Bacon Pepper Pizzatta

I actually didn’t realize it, but some of the eggs had still dripped underneath the springform plate…
Regardless, it was delicious! The eggs leavened up, creating a crust with the bread just like pizza! The salty bacon and fluffy egg strata went very nicely with the smokey cumin!

The whole dish provided approximately 660 kcal and 52 g protein! About 20% of the calories came from fat, and you could even decrease that by using less cheese and/or removing the bacon. I can’t believe how fast and easy it was either- lay down some bread, mix up eggs, add veggies, bake! This accident turned out better than I ever imagined!

I had half with some fresh fruit that Jeff picked up for us. Organic Kiwi, Raspberries and Canteloupe!

Wonderful Wednesday

Body:

Elliptical and Sauna! ( It was 194*, smelled of cedar and very relaxing).

I had never done Vigorous Flow Yoga before last night and let me tell you, it was a great experience! If you have also never been, it was fairly basic yoga moves ( down dog, foward fold, triangle, warrior 1, etc) done in sequences with your breath ( in… out) and rather fast paced.

It really helped me to “get in tune” with my breath as yogis often say because each movement was a breath. Inhale -plank pose, Exhale-ground, In- up dog, Exhale-Down dog, Inhale right lef up, Exhale- right leg in front, Inhale Warrior 2…  The instructor had a very interesting accent and knew her stuff!
My back is a little sore as it usually gets from Up-dog but I would definitely go again!

Mind:

Class: DNA coding and mRNA template replication: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination. I cannot believe we have an exam on Tuesday and our Final on Friday! It feels like I just started the class, okay, I did just start the class!

I also managed to….

Meet with my professor and discuss thesis ideas!
Grab household things we have needed for ages
Do laundry
Clean the laundry room
Clean and organize my clothing room
Iron clothing
Begin to pack for this weekend
Search wedding venues
Put up a new shower curtain ( ew! the old one was nasty!)
Make dinner

I realize these are all just normal everyday type of things but in retrospect, it feels like so much productivity!

Soul:

Ah, productivity. The goal of all organisms is to produce. Actually the goal of organisms is reproduce, but nonetheless, produce something. I feel as though I have lived four days in one.

Wedding Location Search #2 coming up this weekend!
Jeff and I will be traveling to Bald Head Island, NC to search venues there. We were intending to make a last minute, expensive trip to Hilton Head but thought to try somewhere closer first.

The island itself does not allow vehicles aside from golf carts and bikes in order to preserve its natural habitat better. I think that concept is a fantastic idea, more walking and biking is also such a healthier way of life! The rental properties all have huge lawns but are not as large as we had in mind ( at least online it seems) so we are excited to check out the possibilities in person!

We are also excited to break up our drive, as we will stay with my future-father-in-law friday night.  We will only have a short drive to the ferry Saturday morning. The coordinator we have spoken with setup ferry tickets for us, which was such a nice gesture on his part! I can’t wait to see what the island has to offer!

Wine Correspondent:
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