Spinach Bacon Egg and Cheese Toast Cups

Last week I came across this picture and was inspired to do a little experimenting in the kitchen. The result - Spinach, Bacon, Egg and Cheese Toast Cups. They were so easy to prepare and were perfect for eating outdoors that I decided to surprise the little guy with a picnic lunch at the park that day. Even the Mister was pleased with the outcome.

Ingredients:

handful of spinach

6 strips of bacon

2 slices of american cheese (chopped)

3 eggs

1 tbs of butter

6 slices of wheat bread

Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside. Discard the bacon fat. (note: you can also opt to use the bacon fat to saute the spinach if you wish) Saute the spinach in the same pan with some olive oil until semi wilted. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then add the spinach, bacon and cheese. 

Preheat your oven to 375. Slice off the crust from your bread. Melt your butter. With a brush, lightly butter the muffin cups and press a slice of bread into each muffin cup. Make sure the bread comes up to the edge of the cup. Brush the remainder of the butter onto your bread cups. Pour the egg mixture into the bread cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, uncovered.

happy weekend

I'm so glad it's the weekend. The past few days has just been unusually exhausting for me. The Mister started in his new job this week so we're adjusting to an earlier morning routine. Then for some reason, the little guy decided he doesn't need midday naps anymore which makes juggling chores and playtime a tad more challenging. But enough of the complaints. This weekend I'm determined to get some much needed exercise and hopefully some sleep as well.

What about you? If you're in the mood, here are some things you could try to do this weekend.

Skip Jamba Juice this morning and make this refreshing Honeydew Green Tea cooler at home instead.

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 Invite your friends for brunch and impress them with these mouthwatering Bacon, Egg and Toast Cups.

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 Try the half-tuck for a chic laid-back look.

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 Broaden your horizons and see any one of these 50 most influential documentaries.

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Happy weekend, Bunnies!

note to self

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Don't forget to put on sunblock (even on cloudy days)!

happy weekend

It's that time of the week again, Bunnies! If you haven't made any plans yet, here are some ideas to try out this weekend.  

Surprise your family with a pancake breakfast buffet: 

homemade pancakes + fresh fruits + peanut butter + nutella + fruit jams + maple syrup

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Go outside and fly a kite.

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Add some sparkle to your nails.

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Send your girlfriend a handwritten letter.

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Happy Weekend, Bunnies!

the week in photos

I just recently discovered Instagram and I am hooked! It's a really great way to stay connected with family and friends through photos. Let me share with you some snaps from our week.

I made pancakes from scratch! Will share the recipe in another post.

The little guy loves his pancakes. He said they were soft like pillows.

We spent an afternoon at the Children's Museum.

Parade time! We have been recounting and retelling the story a million times.

Parade essentials - noise makers.

When you only have 2 minutes to get dressed - khakis, stripes and sneakers.

Fresh batch of books from the library.

Wore this to Bud's mom and me class and came home splattered with paint.

I feel presents become even more memorable when they are wrapped with a little more thought. 

See you on Instagram!

(the_missus)

the best and hardest job in the world

I was in the business of communicating to mothers for so many years and all the advertising campaigns I've made were always just work to me. I never really appreciated the value of a truly insightful and heartwarming TV commercial until I became a mother myself. Boy was I surprised when I started tearing up at every Mother's Day ad when I had Bud. Since then there has been no turning back. Whenever I see a TV commercial with a mother and children I feel like it's talking to me. You name it, toilet paper, paper towels, mini vans, breakfast cereals, soap, shampoo!

Here's one commercial that has been very popular on facebook lately and has really pulled on my heartstrings specially since I've made a career out of being the best mom I could be.

To the hardest and most fulfilling job in the world! Cheers, Bunnies!

happy weekend

Are you already looking forward to the weekend? Who isn't? For me it's the two days in the week when I can be spontaneous. It's also a good time to try something different, learn something new. With that said, here are some simple ideas to brighten up our weekend.

Whip up a Strawberry Pineapple Crumble for the family and eat it for breakfast.

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 Knot your shirt.

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 Go outside and have a picnic.

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 Go green. Make your own non-toxic multipurpose cleaner.

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Have a happy weekend, Bunnies!