Well this balcony stuff is going to take a while. They were supposed to be actually starting on them today, Tuesday, instead of setting up but they have been here for a couple of hours and it seems to me they are still setting up. Does that mean I can open the windows? No. They finally started dismantling balcony walls at 10 and by the end of the day they had done 2 1/2 walls!!! Bearing in mind that there are apartments in each 'column' I leave it to you to figure out how long it's going to take just to get rid of all the balcony walls. I have definitely decided it's because of the dust that we have been told not to open windows - there were clouds of it and the workmen had masks on as well as ear protectors. Not surprising. The noise was horrific. Guess where we went this afternoon? Yup, bowling. Trouble is we can't really afford to do a lot of extra bowling. I guess we may have to find something else to do or somewhere else to go.
I have ordered a couple of meals from Chef's Plate to be delivered the first week of June. It is basically the same as Blue Apron which was highly recommended to me by Denise of My Life in Retirement.. I thought Blue Apron was here in Canada too but it seems not to be. I have selected the two meals a week option and have chosen Espresso Rubbed Steak and Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice.
The idea is they send you all the ingredients in a refrigerated box and you have to assemble and cook everything. The first trial is 50% off. However, normally it will cost a bit over $50 a week. I am not quire sure if that is something we can afford on top of our regular groceries.
Asparagus and Cheese Omelette Wrap
Reader's Digest
2 eggs
1 tsp chipotle purée (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs chopped fresh chives or green onions
1/2 cup grated smoked cheddar or smoked mozzarella
3 spears asparagus, trimmed, cooked and diced
1 10 inch whole wheat flour tortilla
1. Beat eggs lightly with water, salt and chipotles.
2. Heat oil in a 10 inch nonstick skillet and add eggs. When eggs start to set, swish them around so that the unset top rotates to the bottom. Sprinkle with chives, cheese and asparagus. Cook a minute longer, just until cheese starts to melt.
3. Meanwhile, warm and soften torilla in a skillet (about 1 minute) or microwave about 10 seconds, or wrap in foil and heat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Slide the omelette onto the tortilla and roll up. Cut in half on the diagonal for a sandwich or in slices for appetizers.
Servings: 1
Author Notes
These are great for a breakfast or brunch sandwich. You can make them ahead and wrap in foil and reheat in the oven, or you can slice them for little appetizers and serve hot or cold. Asparagus is a good low calorie source of folate and vitamin C; six spears contain 100 migrograms of folate, 25% of your recommended dietary allowance, as well as 20 milligrams of vitamin C - all for only 25 calories. Asparagus also contains fibre, important antioxidants and is a useful source of B6 and potassium
Have a great day
The meals look enticing. My son found that he saved money with Blue Apron since he did not buy something at the grocery only to throw out what he didn't use for a recipe.
ReplyDeleteI rarely throw anything out Denise. However, we will see how it goes. Blue Apron are sending me their recipes regularly as they can't deliver their meals to me. I will be getting my first Chef's Plate delivery next Friday so we'll see what happens.
DeleteWell, at least they are finally doing something.
ReplyDeleteTrue Alex, but it is so noisy and there are so many balconies just on one side.
DeleteI have one of those micro fibre hair towel and love it. Pity about the dust. We had three months of noise and dust when our back fence neighbours demolished the existing house and then excavated a new pad. Having to keep everything closed up even once the cool afternoon breeze came in for most of the summer and not being able to go out even to hang out the washing was frustrating to say the least.
ReplyDeleteThey've just started drilling the walls at 8:20 a.m. Helen. So far not much dust has come our way, but if the wind blows in our direction... I don't have anywhere to hang washing anyway so that isn't a problem for me.
DeleteI like that hair wrap idea; I do wrap mine in a towel, 99.9% of the time it stays put :)
ReplyDeleteI don't envy you with the work on the balconies. Seems like there is no end in sight for it either.
betty
It's good Betty. You should see if you can find an Avon rep and get it through her. You are so right, no end in sight at all.
DeleteI should get one of those hair towels. Most of the time I can't get it tight enough around my head and it falls off too. Those meals look sooo good, as does the recipe!
ReplyDeleteIt works a treat JoJo. They do look good, I hope they are.
DeleteThis recipe sounds really good. Fortunately, I have the ingredients on hand and will try it for lunch today. You have my sympathy about the balcony work. I can't imagine how noisy and annoying that must be. Happy bowling to you and Matt.
ReplyDeleteWay to go dynnamae. Hope you enjoy it. It really is bad, they started earlier today. We are off to the alley in a few minutes.
DeleteThe hair wrap sounds great because I wrap my hair all the time. I had a feeling it would take a long time with the balconies. they have to make sure they don't compromise the building. I think you will have one noisy summer.
ReplyDeleteIt is a marvellous idea Birgit. You arrange it so the button is at the nape of your neck, you then twist the towel at the front, fold it back and use the loop to go over the button.
DeleteYou are so right, it will be a very noisy summer.
The egg wrap sounds and looks delicious as do the meals you ordered. The towel wrap is a good idea. My towel always falls off.
ReplyDeleteYou should see if you have an Avon rep in your area Susan. I have explained how it is used in the previous reply. Very simple.
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