EASY RECIPE
I made this Easy Greek Omelet for Sue last weekend and it was a hit. So, I thought I would share the easy meal idea.
There is the right way to prepare an omelet, let’s call it Classic French, and the easy way to make an omelet, let’s call it the Easy Recipes and Stuff way.
The following step by step recipe for a Greek Omelet is for two servings. If you are cooking for more, make additional batches.
4 Eggs
2 Tbs Fire Roasted Red Pepper – diced
2 Tbs Onion – diced
1 Mushroom – diced
2 Kalamata Olives – diced
2 Tbs Crumbled Feta Cheese
2 Tbs Spinach thinly sliced
Pita Bread
Plain Yogurt
Saute’ roasted red pepper, onion, mushroom, Kalamata olives, and spinach in a 10 inch fry pan and when done reserve them in a bowl for later use.
Whisk 4 eggs in a separate bowl.
Add ½ tablespoon butter to the same 10 inch fry pan, heat on medium-high heat until butter is just starting to brown and then whisk eggs into the fry pan. Salt and pepper the eggs to taste. As the eggs begin to firm, use a spatula to push firm egg slightly away from the fry pan side and tilt pan so that uncooked egg flows in and fills the void between firm egg and fry pan side.
Add the vegetables and feta cheese to the egg and use the spatula to fold the egg in half over the vegetables to create the omelet look. In a few moments flip the omelet over to heat the other side. Next, cut the omelet to create two servings. If any uncooked egg seeps out flip the omelet again and wait a moment.
Open two Pita bread servings and place an omelet serving in each. Top with dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.
Serve with a side of fresh fruit for taste and presentation. Enjoy your Greek Omelet for a fine breakfast, or enjoy it as breakfast for dinner.
AND STUFF
You may know from past AND STUFF stories, I love living in Southern California and believe it is a great vacation idea. In a single day I can (and have) ski on a world class mountain, drive through wonderful desert landscape, and finish the day watching the sunset while dining at the beach.
From an outdoor activity perspective our area offers almost endless opportunities. However, the joy of beach living is occasionally dampened by the dreaded June Gloom. This is a weather condition that deprives the beach cities of sun for days on end in June. In fact, occasionally we have to change the name of the condition to June July Gloom
During June Gloom the sky is gray and foggy on the beach. But, drive inland a mile or so, and you breakout into a beautiful sunny Southern California day. June Gloom virtually creates the appearance of a wall that must be penetrated to get to the beach.
I’m pretty sure June Gloom has something to do with cold water and warm air. But, since there is nothing I can do about it, I haven’t taken the time to pin down the scientific cause of June Gloom. Whatever, it just is.
But here we are, its June and last weekend we had sunny skies! Although not yet warm enough for a spoiled local like me to sit on the beach, it was perfect weather for a hike. There is a very nice short hike we like do for a little exercise, right off the backside of Palos Verdes. The dirt trail is wide enough for hikers, horse riders, and mountain bikers to share. At the trail head there is an unobstructed ocean view, which on a clear day provides a wonderful view of Catalina Island. About a hundred feet off the trail, near the halfway mark, is a stand of pine trees which offers the hiker a great shaded area to picnic while enjoying the ocean view.
So, Sue and I were hiking with our son who has very keen eyesight. As usual he was the first to spot something of interest. In this case, he was the first to see a snake about two feet off the trail to our side. Seconds after he announced what he saw, and before he was able to investigate, I was able to see the snake and quickly advise my son that it was not just any old snake. Oh no, the snake he had spotted was a rattlesnake, and we needed to maintain a respectful distance. It appears that the rattlesnake had the same idea, as it made no effort to come toward us.
For our son that was the highlight of the hike, and perhaps the weekend. He had seen a free roaming rattle snake! I know for some seeing an animal in the wild is not unusual, but when living at the beach and surrounded by 11 million people, sighting wildlife not in the ocean is kind of unusual.
Well, the rattle snake sighting was very cool, but memo to me, when the weather is warmer, and the snakes more active, probably be a good idea to tread very careful when hiking off the trail.
Just as I so enjoy what the California outdoors has to offer, I am sure that readers who reside in other States, and Countries, have similar feelings for the great outdoor experiences in their own backyard. So, while enjoying your Greek Omelet, why not chat about the great outdoors near you.
Good Eating and Table Talk,
Roger
