Sicilian Seasoning

I have a surprise for you tomorrow.  Ssshhh!

Let's just say it involves bread and cheese...oh my!

But first, in order to make our little surprise tomorrow we first have to whip up a little seasoning mix.

Not just any mix...oh no!  This is a Sicilian Seasoning mix.

This is a great all around mix that you will find many, many, uses for.  I mean MANY!  Just think of the possibilities.

So whip this up right away and seal it in an airtight jar or bottle, it is so worth it!  And...when you see what tomorrow's treat is you will be glad you did!

(Oh yea, and there will be some other great recipes soon using this same mix as well.)

Sicilian Seasoning

2 Tablespoons dried basil
2 Tablespoons dried marjoram
2 Tablespoons dried oregano
2 Tablespoons dried thyme
2 Tablespoons dried savory
1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 Tablespoon dried rosemary (optional)

Combine spices in a bowl.  For storage place mixture in an airtight jar or bottle.

Flavored Water

Taking advantage of the weather and the somewhat late evenings we still have at the end of summer is a great way to explore our local neighborhoods and get some exercise.

This was our goal the other night.  Our destination was Brand Park.  This is a 31 acre park at the base of the Verdugo Mountains.  It has a lot of hiking and biking trails, along with picnic areas, a traditional Japanese teahouse, gardens, and sporting facilities.  The nature here is beautiful. 

Where a library now sits used to be a 1904 home to Leslie C. Brand, inspired by the East Indian Pavilion built for the 1893 Columbian World Exposition held in Chicago.

Here's the entrance to the property...and MGG.

It is also the home of The Doctors House, built in 1888. A wonderful old Victorian home.

So we had a lot of fun hiking around the park that evening, and plan to go back for some picnic action.

So this leads me to hydration...

When you expend a lot of energy it is important to stay hydrated.  Even working around the house or yard during these remaining hot days of summer is cause for drinking plenty of water.

For a cool and refreshing beverage, nothing is better than naturally flavored water.  Two fruit combinations that we enjoy are lemons, raspberries, and water. and oranges and water.   This method gives the water a hint of fruity flavor, and it tastes great!  Make sure to chill the water with the fruit for about an hour before serving. 

Enjoy!

Flavored Waters

Lemon Raspberry Water

1 pitcher or jug filled with bottled or filtered water
1 lemon
1/2 pint of raspberries
ice if desired

Fill your container with fresh drinking water.  Slice a lemon in to slices.  Add the slices of lemon and the raspberries to the water.  Add ice if desired.  Chill for about 1 hour to impart flavors into the water.


Orange Water

1 pitcher or jug filled with bottled or filtered water
1 orange
ice if desired

Fill your container with fresh drinking water. Slice a orange in to slices.  Add the slices of oranges to the water.  Add ice if desired.  Chill for about 1 hour to impart flavors into the water.

Breakfast Quesadilla

Need something hearty, fast, and filling for breakfast?

Something that you can take on the go?

This Breakfast Quesadilla is perfect for you!

Super simple to make, only a few ingredients and you're done.  So take your normal scrambled eggs, jazz them up a bit and put them in a quesadilla with some melty cheese and you have a new version of a breakfast staple.

So let's make breakfast quesadillas.

You don't really need a recipe for this one, it's that easy.  I made this recipe for one.  This would be your basic recipe and you can increase the amount as necessary to serve your family.

First you'll want to scramble up 2 eggs.  I sprinkled on some Italian seasoning to jazz mine up a bit. Use whatever spice you like, or keep them plain in simple.  Whatever gets you going!

Take one flour tortilla, 6 inch is a good size, and place the scrambled eggs down one side of the tortilla.

Now add your shredded cheese.  I used Monterey jack.  Use what you like best.

Fold the tortilla over and place it back in a hot skillet that is on medium heat.

Place a cover over the skillet and allow the tortilla to brown on the first side and allow the cheese to start melting.  About 1 1/2 minutes.

Turn the quesadilla over and brown the other side, replacing the lid so all the cheese gets oooey gooey. Another 1 - 1 1/2 minutes should do it.

Remove from the skillet and cut in half!  There you go!

A hearty, breakfast, done in a flash!

Breakfast Quesadilla

serves 1

2 eggs
a splash of milk
2 t Italian seasoning
1/2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 Flour tortilla, 6 inch

In a bowl, crack your eggs and whisk together with a splash of milk.  In a skillet over medium low heat pour your eggs and allow to set up on one side about 1 min.  Sprinkle on Italian seasoning.  Using a spatula scramble your eggs moving any uncooked eggs to the bottom of the skillet.

Take 1 flour tortilla and spoon the scrambled eggs on one side of the tortilla.  Top with shredded cheese.  Fold over tortilla and place in a hot skillet on medium heat.  Allow to cook one minute, covered.

Turn over and cook for another minute until golden brown and cheese has melted.  Cut in half.

Enjoy!

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