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Monday deserves simple food. Simple delicious food.
Especially the Monday after St. Patrick’s Day. Simple is good. Quick is good. Easy is awesome.
Does anyone else feel like time is just flying by? I mean geez, Easter is in less than two weeks. Spring officially starts on Wednesday (yes, THIS Wednesday) and before I know it is going to be June and I’ll be heading to Cleveland for the summer.
While at least I hope I will be heading to Cleveland for the Summer. It is possible, ok very likely that I will have to spend the months of July and August in Mt.Hood, OR. I know, to some of you that may sound great, but I have spent the last two summers there with my family and honestly, I have really disliked it. I use the word dislike because hate is a strong word. I don’t hate Mt. Hood, I mean it is a beautiful place. The trees or amazing, the glacier is breath-taking and The Timberline Lodge is pretty cool. But it rains. It rains ALOT and unless you are up at the Timberline or above (we stayed in Government Camp, 3 miles down), there are clouds constantly passing over. A couple days last summer the fog was so thick that you couldn’t see 5 feet in front of you. But up above them (where my brothers were) it was bright and sunny. I would say a good three-fourths of my days there have had rain and clouds. Oh, and it is cold, really cold. Like see your breath in the morning cold. When I am there I feel like I am in the Twilight movies. See picture at the end of this post if you don’t believe me.
My family does not normally spend the summers in Colorado. Typically we visit family in Cleveland and then head to Hood so my brother Red can snowboard on the glacier. I guess it is not possible for him to take longer than 3 weeks off of snowboarding. Last summer I was In LA working a summer job, but still managed to spend a month there.
Oh, and did I mention the grocery store is an hour away! I mean come on! I write a food blog and I am just not as good as The Pioneer Women. Really how does she deal with her grocery store being so far away?
Plus, I really just can not handle the rain. I HATE the rain. I am craving hot 80 degree days, not rain and 40 degrees.
Whoa, how did I get so off topic?
These melts? You gonna be asking yourself why on earth you did not think of them. They are that simple. But just because they are simple does not me they’re not down right awesome.
It is a simple caprese salad on whole grain seedy bread, but I added roasted asparagus. Roasted asparagus is so good. I look forward to it every spring. Trust me, it is good. Wait though it gets better. After you have assembled the toast you melt the cheese so it gets all oozy, gooey and delicious. Slap on some fresh basil and then drizzle it with a balsamic reduction. Then top it all off with a fried egg. Yes, a fried egg. It’s just simple awesomeness.
Oh, and it is probably the perfect entrée for your Easter brunch. No, wait I take that back, it definitely is the perfect entrée for your Easter brunch. Hello, eggs and asparagus. That is like Easter on toast!
Not gonna lie though, we have been eating these breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are kind of that good.
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Seriously guys, just do it. They’re so good.
Ok, so here’s the picture I promised you. This picture was taken on June 26 as my mom and I hiked up from Government Camp to the Timberline Lodge. You can’t really tell, but it was snowing!!!
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I made this last night for dinner and oh my gosh I was in heaven! All the flavors blend together perfectly and it was so simple, quick and easy. I did cheat a little and use a balsamic glaze, but I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Hi Giorgia! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! Thank you so much!
Sad to hear that you don’t like Mt. Hood (Oregon) weather. I live in Hood River and love it here. It’s not like it’s uncommon that it snows and rains near mountains even into July but it is quite unusual.. The Pacific Northwest isn’t for everybody but then again, either is Cleveland. Nonetheless, I’m trying your recipe tonight and uh-oh freezing rain tonight.
Yeah your right about the Cleveland thing! Everyone has their places they like I guess!
I hope you loved it, thanks Marita!
What an incredible metabolism – you cook fantastic decadent dishes /cheese. chocolate, delicious meats to name a few…/ but you look like… like a very healthy slim you 🙂
Thanks!!
Thank you so much!! I made these last night for an impromtu get together with friends, and they came out perfectly!! Everyone loved them; I am a fan of your work.
Ya! So happy you loved these! Thanks so much!
Asparagus and egg – takes some beating!
Would love for you to link up at Empty Your Archive. We have a special focus this week on fabulous veg recipes, Alice @ Mums Make Lists x
Thanks!
Love this! I’d like to invite you to link up to Saturday Spotlight @ Angels Homestead. The party is open from 12 am Saturday, until 12 midnight Wednesday.
http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-6/
Hope to see you there 🙂
April
Sorry about the old link above, it’s supposed to be this one.
http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-11/
Thanks!
Hi! Love this…. I know you usually link back really well to my site, so I’m featuring this, even though you haven’t linked back :o)Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! This recipe is being featured in a sandwich roundup… posted NOW! Would love to have you add my button to this post to show off your feature! Come on over and check it out!!! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/04/sandwiches-that-will-knock-your-socks.html
Emily, Thanks so much for the feature! I just added you link, it has been a crazy busy blog week!
oh wow. words cannot describe how delicious that looks! i have a feeling if I make it, I won’t get any. my kids would gobble it up
These sound so good! Beautifully photographed, as well!
Thank you!
Oh my goodness! that looks amazing. my stomach is growling now. Please link this to my linky party. http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/sunday-linky-party-1.html
holy deliciousness! What an incredible brunch idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you!