Hubby's Favorite Post-Gym Meal

Normally we hit the gym in the morning between breakfast and lunch.  It's nice being able to set your own schedule!  For several reasons, we eat our largest meal at lunch.  For dinner we have a protein/veggie shake.

Super Charged Post-Gym Meal
for 2 (hubby gets a larger portion)

Ingredients
8 eggs
1 sweet potato or red potato, 
cubed and boiled for 2 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
cheese (optional)
whole wheat toast or Bagel

Directions
Start potatoes first since they take the longest.  Once potatoes are boiled, cook in a skillet with olive oil, salt and pepper until browned.
While your potatoes are cooking, scramble eggs (or poach).
Once everything is ready, plate your food and lightly sprinkle cheese over eggs.

This meal is a great source of protein and healthy fats.  I normally use sweet potatoes but  my husband really likes red potatoes.

Happy Sunday!  Enjoy this meatless meal tomorrow for Meatless on Monday!

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I was so excited this morning when I opened my email and found that PAYDAY came a day EARLY!!

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Here's a brief video about USING the "Wrap" and earning INCOME!  
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Eggplant Stir Fry the easy way!

Last night we got home late from work and I was hungry!  I had my husband's dinner all set from the previous day but it was meat.  Unfortunately I hadn't planned ahead for myself.  So I rummaged through the fridge and this is what I came up with.

Eggplant Stir fry

Ingredients:

1 small Eggplant
Broccoli slaw, 1 bag
soy sauce
olive oil
garlic
1 egg

Directions:

Chop eggplant into smallish cubes.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large frying pan or wok on high.  Add in eggplant, broccoli slaw and garlic and cook approx 5 minutes. 

Make a small "whole" in the veggies (like egg in an eye) and add your egg.  Scramble a bit in the center until cooked.  Add soy sauce and mix thoroughly.  Serve hot!
*Optional: top with Parmesan cheese*

This was a really simple and easy meal to make.  It can be made with just about any veggies from the garden (or fridge).

Sharing this delicious creation HERE.

 

HomeGrown Basil Lemonade!

With Summer upon us I figured I'd share one of my FAVE recipes!  Check out the original post  for an additional sweeter version.

What do you do when life gives you extra Basil?
Make Basil Lemonade!  I didn't use a recipe and I didn't use much sugar.  This is a great recipe to use any extra basil cuttings or even basil flowers.  I'm going to include my instructions plus an additional recipe for something a bit sweeter.

Basil Lemonade

I like things simple!  I have a variety of jars but for this recipe I used large, wide-mouth Ball jars (quart size) and empty Mason jars (24 ounce?) from pasta sauce.
2 jars have Purple Opal Basil and 2 have Fine Verde Basil.

Ingredients:
Basil: 3-5 long sprigs per jar
Lemons: 1/2 a lemon, sliced, per jar
Sugar / Honey: 1-2 tablespoon per jar (or use stevia)
Water

Directions:
Place appropriate amount of water in a large pot and boil.  While you wait, add the Basil, Lemons and Sugar to each jar.

Once your water has boiled, pour into filled jars.  Let the jars cool until you can handle them.  Screw the tops onto your jars and place in the fridge.  Wait about an hour and shake up the jars then put back into the fridge.  Lemonade should be ready in 6-12 hours depending on how strong you like it.

AND...I announced a 2 For 1 Seed Pack special at Mary's Heirloom Seeds so YOU can grow your own! Through June 18th!

Order ANY variety of Tomatoes and get a second for FREE!
Order Genovese Basil and get a second pack FREE!
Jalapeno, Serrano, Cal Wonder, Anaheim Peppers
and Golden Marconi Peppers are also 2 for 1!
**We will be away from our seed office June 19th- 25th**
All orders placed during these days will ship June 26th.

Sharing this refreshing post HERE and the Creative HomeAcre Hop.

2 For 1...JUST Announced!!!

This afternoon I sent out a really cool newsletter for Plants to Grow in Full Sun (also posted at Back to the Basics!)

AND...I announced a 2 For 1 Seed Pack special!

Order ANY variety of Tomatoes and get a second for FREE!
Order Genovese Basil and get a second pack FREE!
Jalapeno, Serrano, Cal Wonder, Anaheim Peppers
and Golden Marconi Peppers are also 2 for 1!
**We will be away from our seed office June 19th- 25th**
All orders placed during these days will ship June 26th. 

You might want to read Plant to Grow in Full Sun to catch up...

Here's my Before

 

Here's my After 

The front garden is a bit messy at the moment due to CRAZY Tropical Storm Andrea!

 Stay tuned for more homegrown, homemade recipe!

Welcome to the HOP!!!

WOOHOO!!  I'm so excited to join the hop today!  
Have you ever had one of those days when you say...This is AMAZING!?!  That would be TODAY!  I get to co-host this amazing hop, our new Chiropractic Wellness Center is up and running AND the It Works business is BOOMING!  
Life is GOOD!

Welcome and link up!

Happy Hump Day!!

...and rest assured, because its all down hill from here. In a good way! Welcome Back to a Mid Week Link up where you can link up everything you got, including your giveaways. Make sure they go on the right linkies below.

 EVERYONE WHO LINKS UP WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO CO-HOST!

How does it work? 

Well over the past view months I have randomly emailed people who have linked up on the linky to co-host, but sometimes I get no response. So we are doing something new because I know there are people who link up who want to co-host. So I have created a sign up form.

http://goo.gl/qTpmN

*Please go to the link above to sign up. Make sure it is an email address that you check often. *

Your Hosts this week: 

1. Follow your host  Mommy Only Has Two Hands  and Co-Host This Week: Mary from Back To The Basics

2. Tweet This Hop: Tweet

3. It would be nice if you displayed the button in your post or blog sidebar to help spread the word.

And Most of All, have a Happy Hump Day!
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Our Co-Host This Week Is: Mary From Back To The Basics

Roasted Cauliflower recipe

YUM!  This was another successful veggie recipe.  Even my husband ate it and he's not a big fan of cauliflower.  I've seen a few recipes around so I figured I should try it out.

Mary's Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic

Ingredients:

Olive Oil
1 head of cauliflower
1-2 heads of garlic
cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400.

Chop the cauliflower into florets and toss in a bowl with cloves of garlic.  We really like garlic here so I used 2 heads broken up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.  Toss to coat.

Place on a baking pan/sheet in a single layer.  Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.  Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Serve hot!

Served with Simple Pesto Pizza

*The cold leftovers were a great addition to my salad*
Sharing this delicious recipe HERE!

I'm Still Here...

But I've stepped out of the Kitchen for the past week.  We've moved our chiropractic office and it's been a VERY busy time!
Read The Big MOVE and UPDATE on the Big Move.

Even our boy Rocky is tuckered out!

It's been BUSY!
If you like to garden, check out the HUGE Heirloom Seeds Giveaway at Back to the Basics and while you're at it, stop by Tuesdays with a Twist and share your links!!!
Enter to win Mary's Sprouting Kit.

I'll be back tomorrow for another fantastic recipe!

For now, check out a few of my Homemade Herbal Remedies:
 

DIY Herbal Tincture Kits available at May's Basics

Cayenne Tincture
Chamomile Tincture
Fresh Basil Tincture
Allergy Tincture
Feverfew Tincture
Rosemary Tincture