Rock Band Made Me Eat the Meal With No Name

KELLY *June 26* Meal with no Name

Well, we picked up box #2 today and had grand plans to make zucchini and spinach enchiladas (that I intermittently called empanadas and tamales) with black beans and a fresh salad. Unfortunately (or fortunately) we also picked up Rock Band for the Wii from a friend (thanks LB) and went to the Tour de Fat (and had beer in the middle of the day) and then snacked at 90 Miles Cuban restaurant on Armitage (where I had an afternoon-altering goat cheese empanada). Anyway, the grand plans for dinner were sidetracked by a 3 hour nap and a few rounds of Rock Band. (Note: the drums almost make me cry. It's too much like dancing.) Anyway, we were left to figure out something that was not too hard to prepare at about 11pm (as the jam session left us famished). The enchiladas were too high maintenance and out the window. The fridge and pantry seemed lacking in the "I want it now" category. Liz, as usual, found the perfect combo by combining her fave (eggs), my fave (Mexican), and a few odds and ends from the CSA box. Go Liz. It's now pushing midnight and we're full and happy. Liz, would you like to tell the folks about the meal with no name?

ELIZABETH * June 26 * Elevenses (PM)

I really do love eggs. They're so easy, and can transform any odds and ends into a great and filling meal. We bought some organic brown eggs at Costco - 16 for less than $4 - a super deal. I scrambled them with some red jalapeno and green onion (CSA) and a little cheddar, then put them in handmade tortillas Kelly bought in MI (adobada flavor from La Espiga D'Oro - Holland company, highly recommended!) and topped them with cilantro (CSA), chopped tomato, and some super-tasty salsa we got at Meijer (we actually finished one and bought two more it is so good - roasted tomatillo) with a side of Kelly's fave, Goya black beans topped with really good, thick, rich sour cream (local conventional - 2 for a dollar at Edgewater produce!). Didn't use up quite as much CSA bounty as we had planned for the night, but I really am totally useless after a nap, and I drummed my heart out. We are SO GOOD at Rock Band. There's time for cooking tomorrow - grand plans on hold until morning. Zucchini Spinach frittata? Maybe! And Broccoli soup for dinner!