The Key is a Well Stocked Pantry and/or Refrigerator

There are so many times that I just go to the panty and refrigerator to grab a couple of items and see what creative juices flow in creating a satisfying meal. Since we are getting ready to travel for several weeks, I don't want to load up on perishables. That being said, I always have items like salad fixings, eggs, leftover chicken, etc. It's sometimes a leap of faith when I put some ingredients together - now I'm not saying they all turn out terrific, but, I am still batting 90%.

Yesterday was cleaning day and I went to Norms (not my favorite place, but close and quick) - I figured, no one could screw up scrambled eggs. I told them it need them to use butter or conola oil and if they wanted to add anything to the eggs to stretch them, please use water. I didn't want bread or hashbrowns, just some sliced tomatoes. I waited a long time for my order. My partner was already finished with his favorite steak and eggs :-( Finally my order arrived and with one bite, I could tell they did not follow my request - they added milk to the eggs and fried them in margerine which I can't use. I left there without eating.

There is a reason for this story, and I am cutting to the chase. When I came home, I took left over chicken, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper and chopped all the ingredients, mixed them with 3 eggs and cooked my omelette which was FABULOUS! So like I said, the key is a well stocked pantry and/or refrigerator.

Bon Appetite!