Greek Crustless Quiche

A new Meatless Monday Recipe for you!  This recipe would also be great for brunches, showers, or when you have unexpected guests over for breakfast.  I made this for dinner, and served it with warm bread and a side salad.  I had a container of spinach approaching it's expiration date, and a lot of eggs.  So, here you go... Bonus, it's easy and low carb (if you're into that)!!

Greek Crustless Quiche

Serves 6-8, time 60 min (15 min hands on)

Ingredients
2 cup Fresh Baby spinach (packed)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup milk (or cream, unsweetened almond/soy) *i used 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup feta cheese
2 tbsp Romano cheese (grated)
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rosemary (chopped)
Dash ground nutmeg
Salt & pepper
1 tsp olive oil

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Sauté spinach with olive oil in a large pan, season with a little S & P, until bright green.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Add oregano, rosemary, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
In a 9" deep pie dish, spread spinach on bottom, then top with feta cheese.  Pour egg mixture over top of spinach. Top with Romano cheese.

Bake quiche for 30-45 min, checking around 30 min. Quiche should be slightly browned, and a knife can be inserted and comes out clean, even though center is soft.  Remove from oven, let sit another 5-10 min, center will continue to cook.  Serve warm, room temp, or cold even...  Enjoy!

Wellness Wednesday

Well, it's the first Wednesday of December, and the holiday season is off to a start.  With work, family, holiday functions, and other obligations, it’s easy for your workout to become the first casualty in an already busy schedule. A little creativity, though, can help you make the most of your time:
1. Carve it up. You don’t have to do your workout all at once. Take 10 or 15 minutes twice instead. Even short bursts of exercise have plenty of benefits.

2. Try the early bird approach. Wake up 30 minutes earlier twice a week to work out. Even if you’re not a morning person, it’s nice to check it off your list first thing. Morning exercise can also boost daytime energy.

3. Include walking in other rituals. Movies, a trip to the mall, coffee with friends, and a favorite healthy restaurant can become active traditions by incorporating a walk into the plan.

4.   Use leg power, not gas. Park farther from every destination and budget extra minutes for the walk. And when you walk for a few errands, notice how the steps add up.

So, don't forget about your workout, and stay well this Wednesday and this holiday season!

A Thankful November: Day 29 & 30

November 29: I am thankful for holiday movies.  Tonight after a long day of work at the Las Vegas auto show, I came back to my hotel room, put my feet up, and began surfing the channels.  I found so many holiday movies, I settled of This Christmas.  I've never seen it before.  But I watched it, cried, and felt all warm and fuzzy and ready for the holidays.  I am grateful for holiday movies and music that help put me in the holiday spirit!

November 30:  As the month comes to an end, I am thankful for my job. The flexibility it awards me, the travel time, the quiet mommy time on the road, the fun laughs with co-workers and consumers, but most importantly, I am thankful for coming home from my job... I love coming home to my family.  I miss them so much when I am on the road. I am grateful to be wrapping up my last show of 2013 tomorrow, and heading home.  All the wonderful places I've been, nothing is like coming home!

Even though November is ending, you don't have to stop being thankful.  Remember to begin every day with a smile, calmness of mind, coolness of emotions, and a heart filled with gratitude!!
What are you thankful for?

A Thankful November: Day 28... Thanksgiving Day!

November 28:  Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Chanukah! Today, I am thankful for so much... Just look back over the month, that's just the tip of the iceberg though.  Of course, I am thankful for life, health, and happiness. I am thankful for my family and friends, and for the those I don't know. I am thankful for all of the many blessings God and the universe continue to bestow upon us.  I am also thankful for Self Soul Space, and the readers. Thank you for checking in, following, and reading about my way of living and my journey towards a healthier life.  This Thanksgiving and Chanukah, I wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Holiday season, and may you be blessed with all that your heart desires.  Thank you for supporting Self Soul Space!

A Thankful November: Day 26 & 27

November 26: I am thankful for my daughters' swim instructor.  Miss Amanda has been working with Jordan and Mia for about 2 years now.  She is amazing teacher, my daughters don't just love playing in the pool, they really love to see how many laps they can swim now.  She has taken them from little, splashing guppies, to lap-swimming, water-confident fish.  Thank you, Amanda! We all are truly grateful for you!!

November 27: I am thankful for quality time with my mom, Jereline.  Today, my mother & I spent the day just hanging out. We had an awesome brunch at the Hollywood diner, then we took care of a little Christmas shopping, and had an awesome pre-thanksgiving dinner at the Columbus Inn.  All while dodging, freezing rain and a bit of snow.  Even though it was cold, we had warm laughs and conversations!  I am grateful for fun days with her!