Quick & Easy Taco

I haved a couple comments lately asking how I the time to do all this cooking and baking. The truth is, I don't. At least most days anyhow. Today, for instance, was no different.

The family went to the movies late this afternoon and by the time we got home, it was past 6:00. I had no clue what was for dinner and had no real ambition to make a serious dinner. Besides, the kids had to be fed, bathed and in bed by 8:00. Lucky me, I remembered I had made up a dozen of those yummy tortillas the other day (the day I had time). So, with that in mind, I grabbed the eggs, bacon, guacamole, fresh tomatoes and cilantro. Dinner was made within 15 minutes and everyone gobbled it up! If only I had time the other day to have made some more homemade salsa. Maybe next time.

breakfast taco

BFF's

I have a new best friend! We have been acquaintances for quite some time. We'll see each other once or twice every couple of weeks or so, but lately, we have really bonded. I'm talking about my french press. I love her! I usually have my cup of tea about 3 times a day...not anymore. I tried to drink it on this diet but it's just not the same without my milk and sugar. So, I decided coffee was the way to go. The french press is perfect for me while I'm at home and hubby's at work. It's so easy to use and it makes the best coffee you will ever have! I can even pour a little bit of heavy cream in it unlike hot tea...that would just be nasty! Diet or not, everyone should have this in their kitchen!

I did it!

I made it through a full 2 weeks and I have to admit, I'm starting to feel really good! It was funny this morning my husband commented that I've been sweet all weekend, and very smiley. ???? Am I usually a raging you-know-what? I guess I'll take that as a compliment. He was actually really sweet to me this morning too. He woke me up with a cup of coffee and after church, he offered to take me to eat wherever I wanted to go. And I think to his surprise, I just really was in the mood to go home and grill some chicken. This is so not like us. Usually, I want to go eat somewhere and he's just dying to get home to start his poker tournaments, so then we're both in bad moods.

We had a great lunch. I seasoned some chicken with Caribbean jerk seasonings, made a grilled zucchini salad, and made an extra side of frozen mixed veggies for the rest of the family. I can't eat that since it's got peas and green beans in it. I did pick out of few pieces of carrot, though. Tonight, I will attempt my 2nd batch (different recipe) of pancakes.

*UPDATE*

I soooo loved these pancakes! Even my 4-year old approved. The first time I attempted pancakes was last week using coconut flour and they did not get eaten. Then she told me she wants "my regular ingredients." This time, I used almond flour. They are also dairy-free. simmering in some grapeseed oil

topped with Mixed Berry Compote

On a side note, here's evidence that my 4 year-old will one day be a great chef...she's already plating her food for presentation!

Saturday Morning Heaven

Yesterday started off perfectly with unusually cool temperatures and the smell of bacon filling the air. Ah, a normal food I can actually eat. My hubby made scrambled eggs and bacon for the whole family, forgoing the toast so he wouldn't tempt me. That is the sweetest gesture of all. When I finally rolled out of bed, I added a few fresh tomatoes from the garden to the bacon-greased skillet and added a touch of salt. Then, noticing there was no bread and butter for him and the kids, I assured him that it would not bother me one bit and thanked him for his selflessness. I then pulled out a couple slices of my simple bread from the freezer and toasted it under the broiler. Let's not forget the slather of salted butter on top for indulgence purposes. My grandfather used to tell my mom, "If you can't see your teeth marks in it, then you didn't put enough on". The final touch to the meal was to top the eggs with the huge helping of pico that I had made the day before. The pico was made fresh from tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno, onion and garlic that I had roasted under the broiler and then pulsed in my food chopper with salt and fresh cilantro.

veggies right out of the oven

the finished masterpiece