Summer Solstice

Hello friends -- well, once again, I'm behind in updating -- but that's ok. As I always say, better late than never!

A quick update to get me closer to the current date! :) We celebrated Easter with family (at Philip's) and I did another Saran Wrap game -- this time the spring edition. It was loads of fun!

I also made a Martha Stewart quiche that was extremely tasty. But, tell me this, how does Martha get so much accomplished?? However, my quiche almost looked like a pizza -- didn't taste like pizza though. Working at Von Maur continues to be fun and gets me out of the house about 4 days a week. Of course, that means I'm not getting a ton accompished at home, but que sera sera right!

Maddie is BUSY finishing up her Radiologic Technology program. She'll finish up at the end of July and I promise to post more about that when it's closer. We did get some grad photos done recently. More to follow later!

Where did April go???

Hello, Hello Friends! Oh my gosh - I've gotten SO FAR BEHIND on blogging. So sorry to any of you who try to check in and read up on what's going on. I don't know what my problem is . . . I guess I've had a serious case of writer's block. I promise (again) I'll try to do better and will attempt to add in some posts about our quick Spring Break trip to Disney soon. The castle never disappoints!

But first, since I have a few photos from Easter, that's what we're doing. We had brunch at my son's house. I made 2 quiches and blueberry muffins! I am the designated Quiche Queen! Although the blueberry muffins were a big hit, I really love chocolate chip muffins more. But it's true, they can be messy especially with little hands, so I saved all the chocolate chip muffins for Maddie to take back to her dorm. Ok, I admit it, I kept a couple chocolate chip muffins at home for me!

Look at how adorable my own kiddos are -- they are really not kiddos anymore and even Maddie is out of the teen years! All three are so sweet and helpful - I just love them so.

AND -- look at the whole fam. Rickster was home recovering from surgery, so missed the photo op. He's feeling much better. Look at Philip's tribe! And now there are 6 kiddos. I guess I can't really call them The Littles anymore. Jane is almost as tall as me. Some say she's taller and that I was on my tiptoes, but there is no proof, so let's say I'm still taller. She is 12 and the oldest and little baby Helen will turn 1 at the end of May. They are so much fun! Dorothy (now 6) attempted to teach me how to play chess. Total fail on my part. I suggested checkers instead -- that's more my speed! No matter, we were so happy to get to spend a chilly and windy Easter with them! Hope yours was special too!

Quiche Anyone?

Do you like quiche?

I love it!

My Mom and I would always choose quiche if it

was on the menu!

Whenever I make it, I think of her and wish she

was here to enjoy it with me.

I modified this Paula Deen recipe and I believe that

even Paula (yes, we are on a first-name basis) would agree

that mine is now better than hers!  And mine is less fattening too.  

(Photo courtesy of world wide web, but  mine looks exactly like this)

So, I thought you might like it too.

I call it Southwestern Spinach & Ham Quiche.

Paula calls hers something else totally boring.

Here's my recipe!

3 large eggs + 3/4 cup of Egg Beaters-Southwestern Style;

3/4 cup of half and half + 3/4 cup of skim milk;

Salt and pepper (a dash of each);

1 to 1-1/2 cups of chopped baby spinach (I use fresh, but frozen probably
works too);

A generous amount of honey ham or cooked bacon (whatever you prefer) crumbled;

1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese;

1 deep-dish (my preference) pie crust;

(You can make your own pie crust, but the frozen ones are delish, so seriously,
why would you?)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Chop up the spinach and crumble the ham or bacon.  Set aside.

Use a hand-mixer to mix the eggs, Egg-Beaters, salt, pepper, milk and half and half in a bowl.

Mix well - make it fluffy!

Layer the spinach, ham and Swiss cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then

pour the egg mixture on top.  If it doesn't seem full enough, beat another egg or add

a little more Egg-beaters.

Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.

Best to let it cool for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

(The Southwestern Egg-Beaters give it a little kick!)

Even Maddy likes it!

If you have any leftovers (doubtful), refrigerate and

have later or the next day.
Mr. Tennis says it's yummy cold, but you can also zap it in the microwave.

Serve with a salad (not at breakfast please),
 toast or blueberry muffins!

It's really good with a little Mimosa

 (what isn't good with Mimosa?)

Photo courtesy of the world wide web

Enjoy the quiche --  hope you love it!

And, you're welcome!  :)