These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things. . .

Supper, Thursday May 16: bagel sammich (smoked sausage, gouda, cheddar, rosemary and olive oil bagel); mixed fruit with yogurt.

Alexis' shift has changed so that she works 9 to 9. Those are weird hours. It's a little strained trying to work meals in. We have decided that unless she is running late that we will have breakfast together. I will pack her a lunch. We will have something relatively light for a late dinner. Maybe a snack in the late afternoon if either of us is getting hangry. 

I like fruit. Alexis not so much. She's OK with strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple. She eats the pineapple with scorpion chile bbq sauce. Huh? She barely tolerates the rest except melon. Nope, no melon. Oh yeah, the favorite things: sausage; cheese; bagels.

I learned a trick recently though. Those "water enhancer" drops are a great way to flavor plain yogurt. the large tubs of plain yogurt are a lot cheaper than the small serving size cups. Plus you aren't adding sugar. Of course if you have a thing about artificial sweeteners. . .

Oh Boy Do I Have Some Catching Up To Do

Breakfast Monday May 13: mixed fruit; shrimp sauteed in butter, scramble (eggs, cheddar, baby bellas, ramps).

Ramps you ask, what are ramps. They are a type of wild onion with a small bulb and broad tender leaves. They are also notoriously odiferous. They smell like a combination of a very strong onion with garlic. They are not for the unsophisticated palate. In our part of the country they are available in the spring. They can be found at farmers and tailgate markets for a few dollars a bunch. They can be used in place of garlic or onions or as a centerpiece to a dish. I like to use the whole plant. The leaves are very tender. 

Diner beware: If you eat too many, you will smell like them. Seriously. I think it comes out from your pores.