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Veggie Frittata w/ Feta

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Veggie Frittata w/ Feta

My time spent at home this weekend was more than I could have asked for. Carly and I had an absolute blast disconnecting from real life. I got lots much needed sleep and time in the kitchen. I am impressed with Carly’s patience…Cooking a meal with Lee = a 2 hour ordeal. It pretty much takes me a full 2 hours to eat a meal from the time I start cookin’ until my last bite. First there’s the preparation, then the presentation, then finding the best lighting, then taking the pictures, etc.

About this frittata. Dang. I haven’t made one of these in far too long! Good thing Mama Hersh had the refrigerator stocked with fresh vegetables. First you will want to sautee your veggies in a little bit of EVOO and garlic. I used onion, broccoli, bell pepper, and asparagus. Then crack and scramble 4 eggs and pour them on top. I usually turn the burner down to low and let the egg cook for 1-2 minutes before sticking it in the oven to broil.

Veggie Frittata w/ Feta

Turn your oven to broil, and throw the whole pan in. *Make sure your pan is all metal, I have definitely made the mistake of putting a pan with a plastic handle in the oven. TERRIBLE IDEA.

I usually rotate my fritatta after about 3 minutes, just to make sure everything cooks evenly. To check if it’s done, I give it a shake and see if it jiggles. When it is firm and starting to brown, you know it’s done!

This fritatta served two. We used a total of four eggs, but feel free to supplement half egg whites. I’ve done that before and it’s worked out just fine! We topped it with some salsa and feta. nom.

Who am I kidding, I threw on a dollop of plain Greek Chobani. That stuff goes good on everything 

I could eat this every day. And that’s just the truth.

How long does it take you to eat a typical meal? 2 hours?

What do you put on top of everything lately? 

Also, be on the look out for a new Anytime Health recipe…Southwestern Breakfast Hash. HOLY YUM.

Veggie Frittata w/ Feta
Veggie Frittata w/ Feta

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Berry Oatmeal Bake

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Berry Oatmeal Bake

It surprises people when I tell them that I don’t like to write. Writing has never been one of my strengths and I’m actually quite self conscious about it. Whatttt? But you blog? People are a little bit confused at this point because they assume that people who blog like to write. Then, they ask my why I blog if i don’t like to write. 

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Good answer Lee, Oatmeal Bake. I blog because I can make oatmeal bake look way too good to consume. *Just kidding.* I blog because I love photography. I really do believe that a picture can say so much more than words, which is why this post as a thousand pictures and very little writing. Less is more sometimes…when it comes to words. Enough jibber jabber, on to the good stuff. Here’s a little tutorial for you on how to make this scrumptious Berry Oatmeal Bake.

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Step 1: Layer sliced nanners on the bottom of a baking dish.

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Step 2: Layer frozen/fresh berries on top of nanners.

Step 3: Layer on oat mixture (oats, honey, egg, almond milk, baking powder).

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Step 4: Add more berries and slivered almonds to the top of the bake.

Berry Oatmeal Bake

Step 5: Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.

How awesome is this baking dish? Rustic.

There really isn’t anything better than a nice big scoop of oatmeal bake with a dollop of Chobani and some slivered almonds on top.

It does get better. Add some sprinkles and voila.

Carly and I made this recipe last weekend while we were at home in celebration of her birthday, which is actually tomorrow. I really can’t take 100% credit for this creation because it was Carly’s recipe. She is quite the baker herself and all about presentation. Anyways, happy birthday Car 

Berry [Birthday] Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 large bananas
  • 1C mixed berries
  • 2C oats, quick cooking
  • 1 egg
  • 2C almond milk
  • 1/4C honey
  • 1t baking powder

**Bake 350 for 20-25 minutes

One last thing before I go. The boy and I went on a little outing yesterday to Stillwater, a river town that’s on the border of Wisconsin and Minnesota. It was beyond gorgeous out. Although it was still a little chilly, the sunshine made up for it. We walked along the river, window shopped, browsed an antique store, and had lunch. Take a lookski.

Blake and I

Bridge to Wisconsin

I found the colors on this fence extremely intriguing

Mason Jar Love!

This antique store was filled with mason jars! I am loving the metal lid.

I just had to take a picture of this vintage Quaker Oatmeal Tin. 

Hope you all had a stellar weekend. I am off to have brunch with Carly and then to do some serious homework!

Writing or Photography…Which do you prefer?

Do anything fun this weekend?

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5 Ingredient Oatmeal Bake

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5 Ingredient Oatmeal Bake

So, i was going to post an amazing Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burger recipe, but I got wayyyyy to excited about my breakfast. 

Can you tell why? Holy amazingness in my belly. The nice thing about this recipe is all you need are 5 simple ingredients, plus some toppings.

5 Ingredient Oatmeal Bake

Ingredients

  • 1/3C quick cooking oats
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4t baking powder
  • 2/3C milk (I used vanilla almond milk for some extra sweetness)
  • 1 large banana

*Optional toppings: sliced strawberries, almond butter, shredded unsweetened coconut, and chopped walnuts

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix together oats, egg white, baking powder, and vanilla almond milk. Set aside.

2. Layer 2 muffin tins with sliced banana.

3. Pour oat mixture on top. (Optional step: add sliced strawberries).

4. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.

My mixture filled 2 of these deep muffin tins about half way.

These were definitely de.licious and hit the spot for my post workout breakfast. Especially pimped out with drippy almond butter, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.

Remember the show Pimp My Ride? Yah…Pimp My Oats is how I do.

I normally eat breakfast before I workout and then have a snack afterwards, but today I got up and went straight to the gym.

I did a lower body strength training workout followed by a quick 7:40 mile on the treadmill. I switched it up and left my cardio for post lifting, as opposed to my typical 2 mile warm up. I actually kinda liked it. It was tougher to run after I lifted, but quick and to the point.

And now. I need to listen. I may or may not be in a lecture right now…#sorryimnotsorry

What do you pimp your oats with?

Do you do your cardio pre or post lifting?

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Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

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Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

Are you sick of my oatmeal posts yet? Didn’t think so. Fun fact: The reason I got hooked on healthy living blogs way back when was because of Kath’s oatmeal. That’s just the truth. She helped me rediscover my love for oats and explore ways to make it fun (and pretty). If you’ve never checked out her Ode to Oats Page…I highly recommend it!

I woke up Friday morning in an extremely peppy mood and decided I was going to bring an oatmeal bake into work. I used the exact same recipe as THIS, but used blackberries instead of mix berries!

Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

I love when the berries bleed into the bake. Serious #nom

Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

Pretty sure I got the thumbs up on this recipe because I left work with an empty pan!

Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal
Blackberry Almond Baked Oatmeal

I think if I had to choose one meal that I was going to eat for the rest of my life, it would be oatmeal bake topped with Chobani and drizzled with peanut butter. However, last night’s dinner would definitely be in my top 5…Blake and I stayed in and made a semi-homemade dinner.

We picked up a rotisserie chicken and stir fried a bunch of fresh veggies including brussel sprouts, green beans, onions, and mushrooms. The fact that Blake likes vegetables makes me happy.

It’s something about rotisserie chicken that I just love. Maybe it’s the convenience of not having to cook the chicken? My favorite way to eat it is with a little bit of honey drizzled on top.

Anyways, this is going to be one heck of a crazy week. Tests, Papers, Midterms..EEK. Good thing Spring Break starts on Friday. Did I mention I am visiting the sister in Boulder for a long weekend? She gives me an excuse to go to Colorado at any chance I have. I can not wait to see her, I mish her :/Happy Sunday!

If you had to choose one meal to eat for the rest of your life..what would it be?

What is your favorite condiment to use with chicken?

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Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

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Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

It’s right here! Match Foodie Finds 10.0. What is that this, AOL?There aren’t actually any new options, somewhat only a new design. I attempted to compile all your superb strategies and provide you with a design that:

1. Has inexperienced in it

2. Has a pop of coloration

3. Stays constant with FFF branding and incorporates circles

4. Is easy and readable

5. Suggests FFF is about meals AND health primarily based on coloration

In any case, should you take a look at the highest of the left column, you will note some cute little icons I designed in illustrator. For those who’re not already following me on Twitter and Pinterest. DO IT!

Blueberry Oat

In honor of my new design…OATMEAL BAKE

Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

*Serves ~6

Ingredients for Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

  • 2 massive bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2C blueberries
  • 3C rolled oats
  • 3C almond milk
  • 3C water
  • 1/4C honey

**Bake at 365 for 25-Half-hour

Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

If I had been to do a publish about “Random Issues You Wish to Know About Lee…”

What questions would you ask?

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Happy National Oatmeal Day!

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You heard that right…There is a full day dedicated to Oatmeal and it’s TODAY! 

My love affair with oatmeal (and breakfast in general) began when I started reading healthy living blogs about 4 years ago. There really isn’t anything more satisfying than a big bowl of steaming hot oatmeal loaded with some fruit and nuts/nutbutter. My mouth is watering.

Today’s breakfast is actually sponsored by Driscoll’s. I met these lovely people in 2011 at the Fitness and Health Bloggers Conference. They sent me a few coupons in light of this glorious day, so I broke out the raspberry this morning. 

Along with a handful of raspberries, I added 1/3C rolled oatmeal, 2/3C water, ~1/2T honey. I microwaved it for about 1 minute and a half and then added some raw almonds and another drizzle of honey. MmMm.

I usually indulge in fresh berries during the Summer time and stick to frozen during winter because it’s cheaper. My favorite kind of berries are probably blueberries, especially when they are big and juicy! This mornings fresh raspberries really was a treat!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted my morning oats. I don’t know why I stopped. Heck, I started reading blogs because the bloggers I started reading posted their oatmeal frequently.

Do you like when bloggers post their oatmeal? 
What is your favorite oatmeal combination?

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