spanish tortilla

i have some friends here in Chile that are obsessed with making frittatas and tortillas. So I thought I'd give it a shot after a lazy sunday. It was so simple to do and really really delicious. Good for leftovers also....maybe a little slice for breakfast tomorrow before work.

http://www.marthastewart.com/285346/spanish-tortilla-with-bell-pepper?czone=food%2Fdinner-tonight-center%2Fdinner-tonight-main-courses

I sliced up my potatoes, cut up the pepper and onions and let them sit on the heat till they were pretty well cooked. (I didn't really follow a clock for this part) below are a couple of photos of the prep stage and first cooking stage.

when that was almost done cooking i whipped up the egg mix (eggs with salt, pepper and a bit of cilantro).

After I put it in the oven, I noticed that it wasn't baking as fast as I thought it would. I adjusted the oven and slowly....success! Here's the finished product. I served it with a bit of JB mustard. (mustard in chile is more subtle and sweeter than mustard i've had in north america. its delicious. I've always got some in the fridge.

it looks beautiful! and tastes even better! (even without hot sauce!) thanks for the recipe martha!

fall = apples!

well this was a new experience. ive made smoothies before...MANY times. So this morning I needed a refresher. I walked down the street to a little local outdoor fruit and veggie market and stocked up on fruit. i bought plums, peaches, apples etc.

I made an apple ginger (with a splash of vanilla) smoothie...but it was a little to thick...so i decided to strain it and ta-da! my very own JUICE! it may possibly be the best juice that has touched my taste buds! haha. if you don't believe me, try it yourself:

in a blender, mix:

1 large granny smith apple (peeled)

a LITTLE chunk of ginger

a tablespoon of sugar

a drop of vanilla

you'll end up with an apple slushy. like the photo below

but if you prefer your juice a little juicier and a little less slushier, you can use a strainer and eat the slush on the side if you like (as not to waste a perfectly good apple).

delish!! :D