Scrambled

I had originally planned on posting today about our fun weekend and the end of summer but due to some technical difficulties with my camera I'm going a different route. Today is going to be another food post. Remember when I posted about our little garden here? Well, we are still enjoying all the goodies that are surprisingly continuing to grow. The diet plan I am following calls for a lot of protein and generous amounts of veggies so I figured I'd share one of the dishes that I've been eating a lot of lately. Scrambled egg whites with garden veggies. For this I just crack a few eggs and separate the whites from the yolk.

I chop up as many veggies as I can find. This time I used tomato and green pepper from my garden, onion and spinach. I sprayed the pan with some olive oil and saute them for a bit.

Once the vegetables are soft I add the egg, scramble away, and done. I paired it with some sliced avocado, and topped it with some cracked black pepper. 

Easy peasy and great at any time. Hopefully in a few days everything should be squared away with the camera and I'll be able to share with you a fun couple days of exciting trips, friends, family, and end of summer fun.

Home grown goodness

A little about me...I love cooking, oh and eating! Not only do I love cooking, I love cooking healthy. Yeah, I am one of those people that actually eat my veggies and like them. Even one of my favorite birthday presents ever was a cookbook...a salad cookbook, from Brian. If I could I would grow all my own veggies and make everything from scratch. That isn't quite in the cards yet but maybe one day. For now I use what I can from our tiny garden to make fresh and healthy meals for my family. For me, I'll pair that delicious meal with a fabulous cocktail(another favorite of mine). On the menu a couple nights ago: Chicken soft taco's with a minty mojito!
Chicken Soft Taco's: Take 1 pound of chicken, chop it up into extra small cubes. Once it is cooked add taco seasoning, water, and simmer. Once the chicken is finished take a whole grain soft taco shell, add chicken, and top with your favorite's. I use sour cream, home grown tomatoes, lettuce, corn, and cheese.
Mojito: Muddle lime, mint(also from the garden), and simple syrup in a glass. Simple syrup can be made easily at home by boiling together 2 parts sugar and 1 part water. Fill glass with ice, white rum, muddled mixture, and club soda. Stir and garnish.

I'm not one for measurements and usually make my drinks on the stronger side. However you like it, this combo is light, refreshing, and perfect to make on a hot night much like the one's we've been enjoying all summer...we are currently in are sixth heat wave so far. Stay cool.