lovely lazy day

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coffee and quiche.

after a day and night of being icky sickly, i awoke to a doting hubby charming!  voila, breakfast was awaiting me.  he had prepared a quaint breakfast spread {coffee, mimosas, quiche, and fruit}.  i was still feeling a bit under the weather but it was quite nice to be able to sit together; spend our time talking, eating, and relaxing.  i love spending quality time with him since he’s been traveling so much for work {insert sad face}.

broccoli quiche // 6 servings

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted

directions

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
* Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, garlic and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese.
* Combine eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese.
* Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until center has set.

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later that day:  i was feeling much better, thanks to the meds [although i’m not a meds type of gal]!  anyhoo, i pulled out my new shoes {love!}  they are soooo comfy!  i am not a sneaker kind of girl but i love how it has the hidden heel [love the height], it’s a little bit funky, and the street feel of these shoes are rockin’.  it was a part of my ‘click and buy’ streak of late.  prancing around in these chaussures makes me smile.

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[some delicious, spicy stew // not for the timid tastebuds]

we wanted a cozy night in and the hubby charming really wanted to cook up something to eat.  he put together a beef stew in our fabulous slow cooker.  we debated on just a vegetable stew but we succumb to the cow :p

slow cooker beef stew
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika [we replaced this with cayenne!]
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

directions

*Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
*Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

we both want to abate not so good foods from our diet and strive to balance out a healthier palate {cross our fingers}.  i am in awe of folks who are so resolute with always eating healthy, organic, and fresh!  i love sweets, although i have somewhat diminished my intake by the pounds/per year {heh}.  i think ordering the 20 boxes of girl scout cookies might negate the above positive thinking {yikes!}.

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