Julia & Julie

The beauty of this chick-flick (besides steering clear of the classic hollywood ending) is that it highlights what it takes to stay committed. Often in life we only want to commit to a sure thing or as I like to think of it-- the percentage of success. If that percentage is low-- I am not really going for it-- because why invest? I often put myself last because of my pleaser tendencies and I want or hope that people will follow suit. Well I used to think that when I was younger (yesterday)-- but I have come to see that it is foolish to invest more in others or things than yourself-- if you can't put yourself first who will?

What I loved about this movie is that it highlights what it takes to get something done. Goal setting is great but what about the third week when it rains do you adjust the plan or put it off for another day. When you are stuck in the office late? do you still order a healthy dinner or self-soothe through food? I am not an expert on the topic-- but something my boyfriend says comes to mind-- it can't take place unless it is in place-- when we set goals do we anticipate the unexpected? do we plan? are we prepared?

Well this week while temping at a job that is less than --ok. I missed a free concert to complete and assignment. The self-soothing side of me could not find a meal that would replace seeing Pat Benatar performing We Belong and Love is a Battlefield--- the Assistant Director side of me would not let me veer off track. I found a healthy alternative to the greasy burrito I wanted to self-soothe with and I was able to feel annoyed about the job but not at myself.

Seeing Julie & Julia reminded me of who I am and who I want to be. We are the masters of our own universe. We are the dream makers? What are your dreams? How do you anticipate the unexpected??

Quiche-tastic

I wasn't raised eating quiche in the morning with a side of salad--- but for the past two weeks I have been discovering the magic of the Quiche. You can put anything in it and it will taste amazing-- Below is my quiche structure--- play with it as you will.

4 egg whites

1 lg egg ( for clean eaters-- use 6 egg whites and no egg)

1/2 package of soft tofu crumbled

salt/pepper to taste

tsp Adobo seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic

3/4 cup of filler

1/2 cup of low fat cheese

2 TBSP low fat Parmesan cheese

1 Gillian's Wheat and Gluten free pie crust

possible fillings- mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, kale,broccoli, chicken, sausage, turkey cheese etc--- any thing you can think of--- i use a random green from the CSA last week.

First mix egg and tofu together till the tofu is in tiny pieces.

Add all seasonings (+ plus you favorites)

Then add in 3/4 cup of veggies cooked (steamed)

Pour the mixture into the pie crust-- sprinkle cheese on top

Place in the oven for 45 minutes (give or take 10 mins)

Voila-- serve with a side salad

Easy & Quick and you have breakfast all week.