Garden Quicheletts

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This recipe is the epitome of easy and delicious. I’ve used several different quiche recipes in my cooking history. I love the addition The Scramble makes of the Greek Yogurt in this particular recipe.

Especially for those trying out new diet ideas for themselves and their families this year this recipe is fantastic for breakfast or dinner, either one!

As always, it’s easy to sub in your favorite or on-hand ingredients if you don’t like or have the ones listed. I chose to add in cherry tomatoes instead of red peppers in this case because I wanted to use them before they went south.

What are some of your favorite breakfast dishes that serve as dinner rock stars?

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

XX, Megan

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Ingredients

6 oz. baby spinach
6 eggs
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, or use any plain yogurt or sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, or use a combination of dried basil and oregano
1/8 red onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 bell pepper, any color, finely diced (1/4 cup)
1/4 tsp. salt

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.

In a microwave-safe bowl, cover and steam the spinach in the microwave for 2 minutes or until it wilts. (Alternatively, wilt the spinach on the stovetop for 5 minutes in a skillet.) Transfer it to a cutting board and chop it coarsely.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the yogurt. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including the spinach. Using a small ladle or cup, pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 of the way full.

Transfer the pan to the oven and bake it for 20 – 25 minutes or until the eggs are set. (Meanwhile, cook the bacon.) Let them cool for 5 – 10 minutes if time allows, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

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Uniform

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If there is such a thing as a uniform in my closet– cause I’ve been around the block a time or two, and while I ADMIRE, RESPECT, and UNDERSTAND minimalism and the shift toward capsule wardrobes, my closet and wardrobe certainly don’t fall into those categories– this is it.

An easy sweater, casual jacket or blazer, a pair of tried and true jeans, and some comfortable kicks, plus little extras like neon lime nail polish, and oversized watch optional. BAM! Uniform.

Both of my sisters have Marie Kondoed the junk out of their lives, homes, and closets. So perhaps they could better speak to the virtues of closet minimalism and wardrobe wicking. I continue to seasonally purge, and that’s about as far as I’ve managed to go.

What are your thoughts on a capsule wardrobe? Have you sought to further establish a practice of minimalism in your homes or closets? How did it go? I’d love to hear more!

I hope you all have a fabulous Tuesday!!!

XX, Megan

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Jacket: J.Crew (current season, similar, similar), Sweater: H&M, Scarf: J.Crew (similar, similarsimilar, similar), Pants: J.Crew (current season), Shoes: Converse, Watch: U-boat, Sunglasses: Ray-ban (or here), Earrings: J.Crew, Lips: Stila Beso

Letter: To All Presidential Candidates

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Dear Presidential Candidates,

Really?!?

Seriously?!!?

Are you kidding?!!!?

Are you a part of reality? Are you Americans? Are you The People? If you are part of us, then why are you so deluded, delusional, egotistical, bombastic, self-aggrandizing, so God-awfully fruit cake, just. plain. NUTS? This is the best that your disparate parties have to offer?

Each and every one of you believe that you are not only capable of being the “leader of the free world”, but qualified to act as Commander-in-Chief and the figurehead of foreign relations for the United States? This letter is not directed at ANY of you individually, but rather an open letter to ALL of you collectively.

I’ll be frank, as a member of the voting public I am appalled at your political peacocking. As someone who considers themselves a conscientious and informed part of the electorate, I am stunned, dismayed, aghast at the reality television lens I believe you have brought into Presidential elections. Indeed, you have left me breathless with your performances.

I mean breathless in the context of being gut punched– repeatedly.

Have any of you spent any amount of time looking in a mirror recently? Or any time watching any of your debates or public forums? I’m not talking about staring in the mirror while memorizing prepared speeches, or practicing pretend smiles. I mean have any of you spent time with a board certified therapist recently?

How has our pool of Presidential candidates come to this?

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Listen, I understand that this RACE this push to put yourself in power is CRAZY. So crazy, in fact, that no rational human being with even a lick of sense will participate in that which we call the race to the Presidential Election.

It really does take super-human strength to flip-flop according to your audience, to criticize and corrosively condemn every other candidate constantly, to talk and talk and talk and pander for an entire DAY-after-day and then wake up and do it all again.

Does it injure your integrity or your sense of soul to climb in bed with corporate sponsors and business affiliates who have little to no care for the wishes or future of this country? Does it hurt to support special interest so aggressively that you forgot that there are not just hundreds, not thousands, but MILLIONS of Americans who are forgotten, underserved, or even negatively impacted by your glad handing big business like they are individual constituents? Yes, those are questions.

How does it feel to have let the BIGGEST, BARREL MOUTHED, BILLIONAIRE Bull into the China Shop since that Mavericky Pit Bull who wore lipstick eight years ago, let alone the fact that she is now his personal spokesperson? Does it pain your good sense to hear that racist, sexist, alarmist, narcissistic, even mildly murderous (according to some latest remarks in Iowa) candidate call you out on stage?

I guess after reviewing this letter I don’t have many comments, only questions. Questions that root in my very pride to be American.

One of the most simple, straightforward articles I’ve read so far comes from NPR called Meet The Candidates In 100 Words And 60 Seconds.

In that vein, I’ve complied my own very simple, very straightforward list of all of the candidates that I’ve affectionately titled Meet The Candidates In Under 5 Words. With a total read-time of 17 seconds, it’s worth it.

BERNIE– TOO OLD, TOO SOCIALIST

TRUMP– BOMBASTIC VITRIOLIST, and frankly NUCKING FUTS

HILLARY– BOUGHT IN, and BOUGHT OUT

CRUZ– BEHOLDEN TO CHRISTIAN GUN-TOTING ZELOTS

O’MALLEY– MOB BOSS

CHRISTIE– WAFFLING RED TO BLUE

BUSH– THREE IS MORE THAN TWO, NOT BETTER

PAUL– LIBERTARIANISM KILLS

RUBIO– IMMIGRATION POLICIES AGAINST THE GRAIN

FIORINA– FEMALE IN THE RED FRAY

CARSON– ZERO EXPERIENCE, ZERO FOREIGN POLICY ACUMEN

HUCKABEE– MAKING TEA WITH THE BEST

 

In the words of one of my dearest friends, Michelle. A woman whose intelligence and political acumen are unsurpassed, a woman whose letter was infinitely more concise and clear than mine, “Dear Candidates, you all suck!”

Sincerely,

Megan

Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

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Let’s pretend, for imagination’s sake, that I have an inspiration board at home. I don’t. But I love seeing others’ inspiration boards. Plus, isn’t that the general idea of Pinterest. I’ve gathered some knits, jeans, and footwear I’ve been eyeing these week here on my internet mood board.

Speaking of Pinterest, I have also added all of these lovely pieces to my Transitions– Winter to Spring 2016 board! I’ve linked it here on the page, and you can click the widget on my sidebar to be directed to my Pinterest page as well. So if you find it easier to look through your style inspiration there, right on!

I’m feeling all things knitted these days. Yes, it’s the cold temps. Yes, it’s my obsession with wool. (Pure cotton is wonderful, too.) Yes, it’s the way they lie against your skin and against a great pair of jeans.

The reality of these looks is that I’d love to take them all out for a spin!!! Happy Friday!

XX, Megan

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1. Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

2. Emma Legging Jeans in Black

3. Sway II Pointy Toe Pump

4. Handknit Cozy Turtleneck Sweater

5. Flea Market Flares

6. Jaeger Booties

7. Back-zip Sweater in Cable Stripe

8. Demi Boot Jeans in Essex Wash

9.  The Modern Point Loafer

10. Chunky Wool Wide Crew Neck

11. Slim Boy Jeans

12. Italian Ankle Wrap Sandal 

A Little Bit Audrey

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Here is a prime example of how style can make you feel… happy. I pulled this look together for an afternoon lunch date, and ended up calling my husband to see if we could photograph the evidence, I liked it that much.

It reminded me so much of Ms. Hepburn– Audrey. With her cigarette pants, simple tops, and a classic pair of flats. All classics. All staples. All perfect.

Yes, I liked it so much I had to do a couple spins just for the fun of it. Here’s to a wonderful day, and a wonderful end to your week!

XX, Megan

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Trench Coat: Banana Republic (past season, current seasonsimilar, similar, love this short version), Sweater: J.Crew, Pants: J.Crew, Flats: Cole Haan, Scarf: Vintage, Clutch: Old Navy, Sunglasses: Karen Walker Super Duper, Earrings: Vintage, Watch: Invicta, Bracelet: J.Crew (similar), Lips: MAC Pure Zen