Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups

I have another wonderful quinoa recipe thanks to the Queen of Quinoa Recommendations, by way of the IowaGirlEats.Com.

 

Mini Ham & Cheese Quinoa Cups

This is one of my favorite quinoa creations yet.  It doesn't hurt that it involves cheese, ham, and herbs.  These are a few of my favorite things!

They are basically mini quiche with even more protein and nutrients.  Winner, winner, ham dinner breakfast.  At least, I ate it for breakfast. 

 



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How much of a treat is a hot breakfast?  I don't think I'd had a hot breakfast during the work week since high school, until I was introduced to these little delights.  Now I'm popping that shit in the microwave and having hot breakfasts like I'm the Queen of England.  Or at least the Queen of English Muffins.

 

I halved the recipe and used a regular sized muffin tin and it made 12 quinoa cups.  I don't know what that makes the nutritional value per cup, but I know that they were so good that 2 each morning made me feel happy and satisfied and not weighted down like most hot breakfasts do.

 

I'm putting a serious dent in my quinoa stash with all of these amazing recipes.  Before I know I will have to buy another 5 pound bag from Costco and start scouring for more recipes to try!

Scary Movie 40

I watched a movie this past weekend which was easily the scariest movie I have ever seen.

 

This is 40.

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Sure it's supposed to be a comedy.  But unless your life is impossibly perfect, it's not.  It was so terrifyingly sad and believable that I am officially dedicating the rest of my pre-40's to finding happiness and not becoming like this movie's protagonists.

 

Seriously, unless you are already in a situation in which you are financially secure for the rest of your life, which a spouse that worships you, and a perfect family life, do not watch this movie expecting to laugh.

 

After the final credits started rolling I declared, stunned and almost speechless, to Grant:

 

"That was the scariest movie I have ever seen."

 

You have been warned!

Case Closed

Recently I bought a case of beer at Harris Teeter.  It's cheaper per unit than buying a 6 pack, and I just wanted to buy a case, but I didn't think I needed to explain myself either way.

 

Until I got to the register.  And met the 17-year old looking adolescent that was ringing me up.

 

"I hope this isn't all for you!"

 

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First of all, those who swipe bar codes should not pass judgment.  If I was getting a bag of chips and someone said, "I hope this isn't all for you!", I would consider paging the manager because that is just offensive and suggestive of calling someone fat.

 

In this case I really wasn't going to go home and drink a whole case of beer, so I played along with his little charade and said, "No.  Not all for me, and not all for tonight." 

Ha.  Ha Ha.  Ha Ha.  Shut up.

 

Then he proceeds (why?!), "I couldn't even drink this whole thing and I can out drink almost anyone!"

 

First I was surprised because, A) He looked 17, B) He had just judged me for buying bulk beer, and C) Who brags about drinking, while on the job (I think a manager was even nearby!  Or at least someone in a different colored shirt than the cashiers, indicating more power)?

 

I get ready to sign my receipt, ready for this whole awkward deal to be over, then he chimes in again!

 

"I can even out drink my dad...And he's an alcoholic!"

 

That's when I just gave up.  How the hell do you respond to that?  "Oh good for you!"  "Sucks for your dad!"  I didn't even try.  I just went home and drank some beer.

 

Sometimes less is more when it comes to talking at the check out.  Especially when it involves your father's alcoholism.  I guess they don't teach that in Harris Teeter training camp.

Say No More

Speaking of bacon...I just found the news that I've been looking for -

 

105-Year-Old Woman Says Bacon Is Her Secret to Long Life

 

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I've already decided I want to kick the bucket at age 81, before I get all crazy and gross, but this woman might make me change my mind.

 

 

Not only does she get to eat bacon every single day!  She also got the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile at her Birthday.  I've never been more jealous of a senior citizen.

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Mothers' Day Greetings

I think I finally found my $1,000,000 idea - Mothers' Day Cards that don't suck.

 

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I went to buy some yesterday and I had to go to 2 stores.  Not because I was loading up and bought out the selections.  But because the first store's selection was so abysmal that I would have rather given my mom a homemade piece of construction paper with stick figures and hearts drawn on it.

 

The second store was only fractionally better and I bought one there just because I didn't know where else to go.

 

I also bought my husband a card to send to his mom that made me LOL so hard in the greeting card aisles that I probably looked crazy.  I bought it half because it really was the best one I could find for a non-gay man with severe emotional issues.  And half because I knew he would be too lazy to buy another one and will end up sending it anyway.  It went something like this on the outside (I'm paraphrasing):

 

"I want to wish you a Happy Mothers' Day in my own manly way"

 

Inside:

 

"I LOVE YOU MOMMY!"

 

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Sometimes I just can't resist the ridiculous.  I guess that makes me an evil genius.  Or just a bitch. 

 

The only really positive thing that came out of my card shopping yesterday was my observations of the other shoppers and their equally as disappointed reactions to the options.  I wish I could candidly record people's reactions to the singing cards, that they don't know are going to sing.

 

There is really nothing quite as entertaining at a pharmacy as watching people's horrified reactions when the cute little greeting card starts singing "It's Raining Men" upon opening and the rapid fire speed with which everyone immediately slams them back shut.

That was a good time.

 

As I was searching for an image for the card I actually bought Grant, I found this instead.  Now why can't they sell this at CVS?  This is good stuff.

 

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A Cut Above Boutique

If you are ever looking for a cute clothing piece that is on trend and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, check this out:

 

A Cut Above Boutique

 

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I found out about it from a blog I read called Peanut Butter Fingers, and I ordered a really cute maxi skirt on the spot.

 

Every single thing they sell is $50 or less!

 

The only downside is that you can't return for a refund, only store credit.  But at prices this low you might as well just learn to love the piece you bought :)

 

It looks like a good place to find fun spring and summer clothes that brighten up your wardrobe without lightening up your cash flow.