Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Bacon wrapped omelet

This will be my first recap of something I made from pinterest. You can browse through the rest of the things I have completed in my "Made it!" board.

I saw these bacon wrapped omelets and thought, "This looks simple and delicious." So I set out to make it.

Basic recipe:
Put bacon strips in muffin tin and then add whipped eggs with a little cheese about 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 min.

Mine (right) don't look too much different than those from the pinterest recipe (below).

Here are my thoughts:
  • There was a lot of prep work and dishes
    • crack the eggs and whip in a bowl
    • cut the bacon on cutting board (see below)
    • shred the cheese
  • It was very salty
    • 1/2 slice of bacon wasn't enough to wrap around all the way so I had to use the whole slice
    • only about 1/2 an egg fits once the bacon was in the pan
    • 1/2 egg to 1 slice of bacon; not the ideal diet
  • The bacon wasn't crispy
    • if you like crispy bacon, this won't be your favorite thing.
    • I ended up removing the "omelet" from the pan, flipping it over (more dishes), and broiling it to get the bacon to be somewhat crispy.
  • They are hard to eat
    • not bite size
    • not finger food
    • since the bacon wasn't crispy, you need a sharp knife to cut them (more dishes)
If I were to make this again, what would I do differently?
  • Try 3/4 of a strip of bacon (less bacon will leave room for more egg)
  • Add onion or tomato to the egg
  • Partially precook the bacon
Don't get me wrong, these were excellent but I am always looking to improve things. I think with a little tweaking, these could become a hit and a regular occurance.

What have been your experiences with pinterest recipes?
Have any suggestions to improve this recipe?
What is your favorite thing to cook for breakfast?

Monday, November 19, 2012

iPhone

First of all, I was hesitant about getting a smart phone because I didn't want to pay for the monthly data usage. This all changed when my bride (her blog) got an iPhone for Mother's Day. I would use it here and there and was beginning to think, this is pretty cool! After three months of telling myself, "I don't need this." and "I only need to talk and text." I caved in. I need one of these!

After what seemed like an eternity (a weekend) my iPhone arrived on a Monday. (I might have left work early to get it) Still in the parking lot of fedex or ups, I activated my phone and called my wife. This thing is really cool!

This is where the downward spiral started. I use this thing for everything now:
  • Calling
  • Texting (not while driving)
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Facetime (talk to the kids while I am at work)
  • Calendar
  • Pictures (1500+ pix/vids in 3 months)
  • Videos
  • Fantasy football
  • Music (anyone want to buy my ipod mini? i haven't used it since I got the iPhone)
  • Podcast
  • Pinterest 
  • Email
  • Directions (won't need to buy another GPS)
  • Weather
  • Alarm clock
  • Time-out timer
  • Gas Buddy (saving green: $$$)
  • Instagram
  • Craigslist
  • eBay
  • PayPal
The list goes on and on.


What is your favorite or most used app that you recommend I download?

Monday, November 12, 2012

Welcome

This is (obviously) my first blog post. I have never done this before but I want to create a digital footprint to share my ideas, experiences, and opinions.

I will share my ideas for saving money, creating an organized household, and conquering the world. I will write about my experiences as a husband, father, and provider. I will chronicle my opinions about recipes, child-rearing, and home-ownership.

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