Saturday, April 16, 2011

A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Eggs In a Basket

Hello Dear Readers,


Thank you for not giving up on us.  Life has a way of catching up with us sometimes, and we get busier than we'd like to admit.  Well, we're admitting it.  But, we are going to do our best to get back on track and continue posting...here we go!


So I've always loved the 1987 Cher classic, Moonstruck.  In one scene, Olympia Dukakis is making "Eggs In a Basket" so I gave it a try.  It was love at first bite, and I've been making it ever since.  It's simple, fast and delicious, and easy to doctor up with simple ingredients.  

The music, the actors, the hair, la famila...such a great movie! (Image from IMDb)

A simple breakfast (or lunch or dinner)
Eggs in a Basket: The Recipe
  • Butter each side of your favorite slice of bread (you can also spray pan to avoid sticking)
  • Cut out the center (you can use a cookie cutter if you want a special shape) and place on warm skillet
  • Crack an egg in the center and cook, add salt/pepper and flip to cook both sides
  • Added bonus: add a slice of tomato, vermont cheddar and some fresh basil (melt the cheese to perfection); you can also add some red pepper seed or a few splashes of Frank's RedHot Sauce if you want a kick
  • Serve hot and manga!




Stay fabulous!
Special K

Saturday, April 2, 2011

We're baaaack!

Hello lovely sisters and thoughtful readers (hopefully we still have a few!),
I wish I could start this blog with the most exciting details of my travels to a far off country, or tell you that I have been busy writing my memoirs, but, I cannot. I simply have been busy. Busy with the many mundane details that make our lives worth living. That being said, I just had one of those fabulous trips to visit my family and friends. I spent time with the people I loved and got to catch up on many things! Additionally, I made some "plans" for the spring (oh, pretty please be around the corner)! As the great John Lennon once said, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans".

Number one: Learn to make macaroons! Special K and I were flipping through a book at Anthropologie earlier today and gushing over the pictures and ingredients in macaroons. Does anyone have some good insight on how to perfect these tricky bites?


Number two: Plan a trip to Paris! I have never been and oh how I would love, love to see the lights and eat in french bistros and go antiquing. If I ever actually go, I will need some suggestions from fellow-thoughtfuls on the best places. Check out these gorgeous pictures!


It feels good to be back! - Ciao, MM


Sunday, January 9, 2011

A Night In

Hello sisters and readers,

Hope you are all doing well! As the new year begins and a new semester is starting for me, I am taking advantage of every last moment I have to get some real R&R. Tonight I treated myself to a "Night In" and loved it! Here's my must haves for the perfect night in. Enjoy!


Eat and Drink:

Mushroom Ravioli tossed in garlic olive oil sprinkled with cheese, spinach salad with balsamic and Dijon dressing, and Moscato wine...yum! For dessert, Giradelli chocolate!
You can find delicious mushroom ravioli at many grocery stores with brands such as Buitoni!
buitoni.com

Watch:

What can I say about Will and Grace. It's hilarious, hilarious, hilarious.I never stop laughing when I watch it. It's a must!
dvdnear.com

Listen:
Joni Mitchell's album, Both Sides Now is one of my absolute favorites. It's thoughtful, poignant, sad, and beautiful. All of her music is really wonderful both from her early days up to her current work. Favorties: Both Sides Now, A Case of You, Answer Me My Love, Sometimes I'm Happy.
sixsongs.blogspot.com

Until we meet again,
MJ Mini

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!

Hello Readers!

From all of the thoughtfulthree sisters we wish each of you a very Happy New Year! Tips on food, music, fashion and life for this year coming soon!

Until we meet again,
MJ Mini and Sisters