So very annoyed 🙁
INTERNET is out again.
At least it was for most of the evening.
All I wanted to do was veg out with Gossip Girl and Glee and I was stuck with nothin’. I just cannot win this week! I spent 30 minutes troubleshooting with AT&T (who can’t fix it remotely and must send someone out – despite the fact that we won’t be here tomorrow or Sat to open the door so he/she won’t be coming till SUNDAY because they can’t come when we’re not here. AT&T really does have great customer service, but their product is not making me very happy right now. Hoping this signal lasts long enough to push publish….
So sorry to open with such a grumpy intro! There is nothing more I hate in the world than having a broken internet, seeing as it’s my JOB to be online. (Well, I kind of hate getting my finger stuck more, but that’s another category 🙂 )
I did have a pretty fun night but feel like it has been swept out from under me! Matt is away at a bachelor party so I had the house to myself. I packed my lunch (and photographed…and blogged) and packed for my trip. Cleaned up the house for potential showings. Never did eat that grapefruit, but I did nibble on cheese while packing my lunch.
And then made this great simple dinner. At least I have one thing to celebrate: daylight!!
I had a simple fried egg on toast – with melted Crofter’s on top! Mmm. Eggs make the best single girl dinner.
And Crofter’s North America is so good! Chunky and like blackberries.
I also roasted some brussels, which were cooking while I packed. I think I ate half a pound’s worth!
Here they are pre-cooking – just rubbed in about 1 tsp drizzle of olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt and black pepper. I gave them 30 minutes at 375*.
My beverage tonight was a second of the Tazo family – Refresh. Spearminty!! So glad this was caffeine free so I could have it for dinner. I loved it! I think the Passion one made a better cocktail, but this was super refreshing. Going to look for these next time I’m in need of a beverage at EarthFare.
Floating tea in a Bodum glass!
Food photographs best outside, but it was consumed at a table reading a magazine 🙂
I’m leaving the house at 8:30 tomorrow and not coming home so I’m going to be a bag lady for sure. TONS of stuff still needs to be packed for two days away.
Excited to celebrate Casey + Micah’s wedding vow renewal this weekend! Micah is a captain in the army (and flies helicopters!) and the two of them were married at a courthouse not too long after we graduated from college for army purposes (and love!) In the meantime, Micah was deployed to Afghanistan (and luckily was able to still attend our wedding in 2007 on a leave!) and they are now expecting their first baby in July!! They’re having a vow renewal (basically a wedding 🙂 ) up in Davidson this weekend.
Going to push publish before I lose you again!
Monica (Musings of The Granola Girl) says
YUM those brussel sprouts look tasty.
I’ve been seeing Crofter’s all over the blog world lately, what’s your favorite flavor??
Kath says
I’ve only tried 2/4 but the North America is incredible. The Asia was good, but not very chunky, which is what I lvoe.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
There is so much less pressure since DST to photograph dinner while the sun is still hangin’ around. The lighting in this apt is terrible…it’s like a cave!! But now that there is plenty of light, my camera is a happy camper.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
BOOOOOO to technology! (as I sit at my computer 😉 )
what a colorful and delicious dinner! Unique flavor combo of eggs and jelly! I’ve never had that before but will definitely try it – you never steer us wrong 😉
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
So sweet about the vow renewal!!! How romantic 🙂
Your dinner looks fantastic! I recently fell in LOVE with roasted Brussels… can’t believe I was scared of them all my life?!
Mama Pea says
Think you could sue AT&T for loss of income? Now if only you knew a good lawyer… I’ll take Luke Wilson for all he’s worth.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Girl, you’re making me so excited for summer! I can’t wait to eat outdoors with the sun! 😀
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ugh– I HATE internet problems 🙁
At least your dinner looks delightful!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Aw, renewing of vows is the best! Can’t wait to hear about it.
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
I love the photos from awesome meals enjoyed outside again
Stef says
i’ve gotta try crofter’s!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I’m pretty sure I can eat a pounds worth of brussel sprouts 🙂
Run Sarah says
That looks SO good, the perfect quick dinner! Sorry to hear about your Internet, that is so annoying.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
crofters, eggs, and brussels! sounds like a delicious dinner.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Augh, so sorry about the internet! I had a lot of problems with mine (it’s a satellite kind) when I first got it, so totally understand the frustration. Just know that we all understand and don’t hold it against you! 🙂
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Love the natural light in your pictures!
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says
Sorry to hear the internet has been a pain, but YaY for sunlight during dinner! I had an enormous amount of brussel sprouts for dinner as well 🙂
amy says
you are so fantastic – just reminding you!
you always inspire me to eat real and move for fun (i.e. ‘indoor playground’)
Kath says
Thanks Amy!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I love a girl who also loves egg’s and egg’s in strange ways. Egg’s are always what I have when my husband isn’t home. It’s simple and the perfect meal.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Internet stuff can be so frustrating! Eggs are always my solo meal! So quick, easy, delicious and nutritious! Have a good night and a safe trip!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Not having internet is the worst! At least you were able to get up a post. That dinner looks delish.. its so nice to have eggs for dinner sometimes!
Ameena says
Sorry about your internet but at least dinner looks great! Eggs always hit the spot…I write this as I eat my dinner of eggs. 🙂
Ruth, Diet Procrastinator says
Have you tried contacting your internet provider via Twitter? I had a flighty internet connection recently as well. I posted an open tweet to the company, a rep contacted me through Twitter a day later, and the problem was solved shortly afterward! Apparently we got some special attention thanks to the Twitter representative! In my case, the problem was a bad line and they had to dig it up and replace it.
Kath says
Well they are very responsive, just can’t get out here on a Thursday night when I need it ASAP 🙁
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
Mm, I’ve been craving an egg sandwich! Maybe I’ll make one tomorrow and top it with some jam 🙂 Good idea!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
there really isn’t a whole lot that’s more annoying than not having internet! we totally fought a losing battle with comcast for several months and then just changed to qwest. fingers are crossed!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
I want to try Crofter’s after seeing so many bloggers with it. Need to hunt this down!
Ashley says
Eggs are simply amazing. I picked up a dozen at the farmer’s market last Saturday. BY FAR thee best eggs I have ever had. The color was different, they cooked different, and no joke they tasted different and had a silkier texture. Holy moly 🙂 love love love eggs! So how bad was your gas from 1/2lb of b.sprouts 😉
Jenny says
love the re-incorporation of dining outside!
Rebecca @ How the Cookie's Crumble says
I LOVE Tazo teas! Passion & Refresh are my two afternoon favorites since I am sensitive to caffine!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
I looooooooooooove roasted brussels sprouts! I can eat (and have) a whole tray of them, YUMMMMMMM! 😀
Jenn
amber's notebook says
omg your brussels sprout picture made my mouth water! WOW!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Jam on an egg!? That’s unusual, I’ve never seen that before! I’d love to try..it might make me come round to the idea of eggs 😛
Sorry you’re so stressed, with the internet etc. I hope it gets fixed once and for all on Sunday!
Hannah says
Oh gosh, for some reason I can get on board with the tempeh and jam, but my mind just boggles at egg and jam… I’ll trust you that it was good though!
Alison says
I had one of those Army weddings, too!
I love roasted brussels sprouts; they’re addicting!
The Paris Food Blague says
looks nice and simple! how many eggs did you use?
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Kath says
Just one
K says
was one egg really enough to fill you up for dinner? Wow!
Kath says
With a big dense piece of toast and a pile of brussels, sure!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
my best friend is married to a man in the navy and they did something similar…court house wedding, vow renwal. i think it was the funnest “wedding” i’ve ever been to!! because the pressure was off on the actual ceremony the recpetion was a laid-back BLAST!! 🙂
Kelly says
You are right about eggs being the perfect single gal’s food. It’s something I always find myself turning to when I am making dinner for myself…it’s just so easy and delicious! I absolutely love those bodum glasses. I’ve seen them in stores here and they only sell them separately here and are pretty expensive 🙁 One day! Wedding vow renewal sounds like fun! Have a great weekend!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Totally agree with you on the fried egg for single gals! My husband was out with the guys last night and a fried egg over easy with toast (and green beans!) was the only thing on my mind… Well, that and the ice cream I consumed shortly after!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Eggs are my favorite go to lunches and sometimes dinners too.
So happy for your friends. Enjoy!
Kelly says
I really need to start liking eggs, I’ve seen so many yummy lookin ones in blogworld lately!
Do you know if you can roast frozen brussels? I’m dying to try them for the first time, but all I have in a bag of frozen ones.
Kath says
I’m sure you can, but I haven’t done that specifically.
Bree@beeskneeslife says
Yum! Eggs and Brussels. I have been buying the mega bag of Brussels sprouts at Costco lately. Can’t get enough of ’em!
Claire says
You’re right.Eggs do make a great single lady din din:-) I’ve never had it your way,but I will definitely try it.Thank you for the idea!I love Crofter’s:-)cc
Bonnie @ BonnieAppetite says
I don’t see why people hate on brussels sprouts. Yummm
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
Love eggs! I made a veggie frittata last night and it tastes fantastic!
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ruby red says
yep, at&t internet outages can be quite annoying. my pappio works for them and i remember many days over the past summers when he would have to stay home from work to wait for a repair man. sometimes he’d get shown up, and sometimes the prob wouldn’t be fixed until after multiple visits. so frustrating! you think you’d get a+++ service if you’re an employee, right? but we got plenty of free at&t uverse tv…which was great for my sis because she hogs the tv. thank goodness, as a result i don’t own a tv myself and never have to be a slave to shows!!