Everything is for me!

It's it the Monday after and OU-Texas weekend, and we won.  FREE Panara for breakfast.  Life is good.

Did I mention that I LOVE Panara's Everything bagel?  YUM.

I love the topping on the bagels so much, I found a recipe for it!  It's super easy and when made in bulk, is cheaper than buying pre-made spices.  It's great on sandwiches, fried or baked potatoes, salads, chicken, add to Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a bread dip--whatever you like!

Ingredients: 
1 Cup Fried Garlic (find this at an Asian Market)
1/2 Cup Onion Flakes
1/4 Cup of Sea Salt
1/4 Cup White Sesame Seeds (find this at an Asian Market)
1/4 Cup Black Sesame Seeds (find this at an Asian Market)
1/4 Cup Poppy Seeds
1/4 Cup Caraway Seeds

Direction:
In a Food Processor, grind the fried garlic, onion flakes, and sea salt for approximately 10-30 seconds (or until fine enough to pour out of shaker).  Add the white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and caraway seeds and mix.  Add to a shaker and enjoy!

:)

 I'm headed home with my windows down and a smile on my face.  :)

Vito....that's what's for lunch.

I AM ADDICTED.

I love breakfast.

I am making a yummy breakfast casserole to take to work tomorrow.  This one is super easy and amazing!  I have not found one person that doesn't like it.

Eggs Portugal

Ingredients:

• 1/2 stick of butter, melted
• 8 slices of bread, cubed (I used white) 
• 1 lb sausage, browned and drained (or 1.5 lbs thickly cut bacon fried crispy and crumbled into chunks)
• 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 5 eggs, scrambled
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup

Directions:

• Melt butter in a 9x13 pan.  Scatter bread over butter.
• Sprinkle sausage (or bacon)over the bread.  Add dried onions over the sausage (or bacon). 
• Beat eggs and milk together.  Add soup and mix well.
• Pour liquid over the layers, saturating all areas well.  
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.  
• The next day, bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.  (I find it is closer to 60 minutes).
• Let it stand before serving. 

Hmmm.....this is interesting

So today I got an interesting match on eH.  It was refreshing and encouraging.  I'd given up hope that there were any real men out there.  We'll see!

Chips and Dip....Can it get any better? I submit it cannot!

Making 7-Layer Dip to take to small group tonight.  It's super easy.  Here is what I do...

Layer 1:  Spread 1 large can of refried beans on a platter.  Once smooth, sprinkle with garlic salt.

Layer 2:  Next, in a small bowl, mash two fresh avocados.  Salt to taste.  Spread over the beans.

Layer 3:  Spread sour cream over the avocados.

Layer 4:  Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.

Layer 5:  Cut up tomatoes and sprinkle evenly over layers.

Layer 6:  Chop green onion and sprinkle evenly over layers.

Layer 7:  Add sliced (and drained)  black olives to complete the layers.

ANYONE GOT A CHIP?   

Luck be a lady...

I've had some incredible luck picking winners lately.

First, I won the NCAA bracket in my office without watching a single game.  I should be getting my rewards soon.

Today I just "won" bragging rights for picking the final three and winner of Survivor.  It was my first time watching the show and it featured all past contestants.  I was up against long-time, lloyal Survivor fans.  Oh, and my brother.  Whom I beat.  Did I mention that?