And so I sit, in my Steelers PJ pants with matching sweatshirt and slippers (I'm from Pittsburgh, PA don't hate!) with my adorable baby kitty (I only have 2 cats no need to call Oprah) is in her jersey. Note she (Crosby) is a tiny cat, as I found her and the Vet told me she would not live. 1 1/2 years later and she is the most adorable loving animal in the world.
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Crosby the BIggest Smaller Pet Pittsburgh Fan! |
And so we are waiting around for the game that starts in about 6 hours from now. Having tied up all my needed errands for the week last night, I sit and wonder "with an extra hour today, what should I do?
Then it dawned on me: Afghans and Quiche! (Please don't try to understand my logic, for years it has been a mystery).
I woke up this morning thinking of how last year I learned how to crochet, and being the adventure seeker, within 4 days of learning I started a Christmas themed Afghan.... in a tedious and at the time only stitch I knew: single stitch crochet. The design was set to be about 8ft by 10 ft. and I wanted it done for Last year's Christmas Morning.
Currently, now 1 year later, it is the wanted 8 feet wide, but 1.2 feet long. A blanket fit perfect for a table runner! With my birthday coming up and another year under the belt, I decided to pick my crochet hook up and start working on what will one day be, a gorgeous candy cane striped afghan.
And so I pulled out the dusty bin of my crochet past (8 months is a long time), and got my material out to begin my adventure once again. But after 200 stitches and 8 oz. of Coffee, I wanted breakfast too.
But what breakfast would fit this morning's mission? WHat would be the best breakfast to enjoy, that could last me at least 1/2 foot of stitching? And just like that I thought of it: Quiche! And not just any quiche, no this morning was too worthy of an exotic taste excursion... So I made Blue Cheese Vegetable Quiche perfect with Chives, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, and Onions.
Blue Cheese Vegetable Quiche
What You Need:
6 Eggs
Flaky Butter Crust (or pre-made Pie Crust)
1/2 cup Sliced Mushrooms
2 Chives, diced
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
1/4 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/4 cup Sundried Tomatoes, sliced
Pinch Salt
Pinch Black Pepper
To start, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the Pie Crust into a lightly greased pie pan. Whisk the eggs with the blue cheese, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water. Add the veggies and stir. Pout the egg veggie mixture into the pie crust and bake 1 hour.
Serve warm with your favorite juice and enjoy! This is a great way to start, or even end, your day!
With crust rolled out, veggies sliced, and over set to 350 degrees, I toss the ingredients together and stitched while it baked. One hour, and and inch of blanket complete, I removed this feast and let it cool. My house now smelling like great success and harmony.
In taking a break from stitching I sat down to an amazing plate of Quiche and another fresh cup of coffee. I must say, this recipe I threw together was a very good, and highly addictive idea.
Now in a food coma, and with Crosby falling asleep on my lap, I am thinking about perhaps using my blanket as a table runner so I can tie it up and take a nap... It would be a gorgeous table accent, and an hour nap wouldn't hurt, it's extra time anyways ;)
Enjoy your Sunday Funday!
Best,
Love the sentiment, Crosby, and the quiche sounds amazing Aimee! Oh and btw Grandma Price would be proud to hear you are crocheting ... I had a green and white afgan that same 'table runner' size all four years at SRU... I wanted to use it in the stands to keep me warm for football games when I was 'half dressed' as a Rocklette! hahahaha GO STEELERS! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb:) I have since stitched 2 inches to my blanket! It's now becoming an afghan! See you soon, I'' be home early december for a few days!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic looking quiche! Those thrown together dishes are the best!
ReplyDeleteomg. I love quiche. This one looks and sounds exceptional!
ReplyDeleteSo good I will admit, I had it for dinner too ;) But I did get that 1/2 of stitching in!
ReplyDeleteI love when little animals persevere! I hope Crosby lasts many many many more years too! The afghan is absolutely beautiful, and I can wait to see the finished product - and this quiche, simply delicious =)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Peggy! Truly a heart warming comment. I hope you have the best day ever!
ReplyDeletePS. Crosby sends her love to al of you today, and she is layign under my half way, ok quarter way done blanket!
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