My third... or maybe it was fourth cousin... visited Southern California with a batch of homemade mini pecan tarts. Imagine a 70-somewhat-year-old woman baking!
LOVE, pristine christine
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Where's Wednesday?: Eggin' it at Urth Caffe
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On Labor Day, my fambam and I visited the Urthe Caffe in Santa Monica. The egg sandwich and natural beef hash were surprisingly the delicious items off the menu. Naturally, our disappointment with the "famous" New Yorker sandwich and portabella panini--the two sandwiches that we expected to live up to their fame--magnified by the minute. Now, I've always experimented with new eggwich recipes, so upon biting into the mouth-watering egg sandwich, I felt inspired to make a healthier, homemade version of it!
Ingredientsorganic eggs baby romaine lettuce or spring mix mayonnaise balsamic vinegar olive oil Torta rolls (personal favorite is La Brea's torta, which you can buy in packs of 10 at Costco!) roasted green chile (Trader Joe's has everything) sliced tomato avocado slices pepperjack cheese
1. Cut the torta roll in half. 2. Lightly toast the halves on the pan. 3. Make a mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss some baby romaine lettuce with the dressing mix. 4. Crack an egg into a bowl. You know the drill: break and whisk. 5. Pour the whisked egg into a mini frying pan and, when ready, spoon some of the green chile onto top. 6. Let the omelet rise, and place it on a plate. 7. Melt a slice of jack cheese on the bottom half of the torta. 8. Put the omelet on top of the cheese. 9. Layer with avocado an tomato slices now. 10. Top everything with the salad mix. 11. Spread a thin layer of mayo onto the torta bun. 12. BAM! Make sure the bun properly holds the sandwich in place. 13. Cut the whole sandwich in half and stick toothpicks through each half Prep time: 15 minutes
Easy-peasy, right? What can be more delicious than a homemade eggwich at home? Saves time, money, and your health.
Love, Pristine Christine
Soulful Sunday: The Good Vibes
Sundays uplift my soul. Whether bad things happen or not, I feel the storm in my heart pacifying on Sundays. Hence, Soulful Sunday was born. Seriously, God is so good! In light of things associated with "good," good jams, good food, and good times add to a beautiful day as well. 1. Good jam: Lady Cha Cha
2. Good food: Awesome Lentil Dip for Labor Day and college football games
Recipe
1 bottle of Trader Joe's Cilantro Dressing ($3.99)
1 package of steamed lentils ($2.99)
1 can of sweet corn ($0.99)
1 bag of pita chips ($4.99)
1) Pour the steamed lentils in a bowl. 2) Pour about 1/2 to 3/4 of the dressing into the bowl. 3) Mix the can of corn in with the lentils and dressing. 4) Mix the ingredients together well. 5) Serve with pita chips. Total Cost: about $13 Servings for 4-6 people
3. Good times (click on the hyperlinks!): Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Santa Monica - Tickets to the Cocktail Confidential event for The Taste are still available ($85 for non-LA Times members) - Watch Pixar film Planes in 3-D at the El Capitan Theatre - Experience watching movies at the Chinese Theatre - Carnival rides, great food, live music at Fiesta Hermosa - From ferris wheel rides to cruiser adventures to kayaking, Newport Beach Pier is the perfect affordable getaway
Chicago - Imagine floating in air and seeing the city from above at the Skydeck - Art Fair on the Square in Lake Forest - Naperville's Last Fling hosts some great family fun - Witness the Cirque Shanghai troupe in action at Navy Pier - Labor Day is the last day to redeem an amazing deal
Tomorrow, my family and I are grabbing breakfast/brunch at Urthe Caffee in Santa Monica and heading over to the pier afterwards. We intend on concluding our Labor Day at the Santa Monica Place. Can't wait!
Have a wonderful Labor Day, everyone!
Love, Pristine Christine