eggs in a nest

This dish is a fun twist on hashbrowns and eggs. If I remember correctly the original recipe that I read just used potatoes for the nest part but these lend themselves so nicely for adding in whatever is extra in your kitchen.

eggs in a nest

3-4 medium potatoes (cleaned, peeled and shredded)

1 large carrot peeled and shredded

1 small onion shredded

anything else laying around (squash, pumpkin, zucchini) cleaned, peeled, and shredded

chopped garlic

1/6 c flour

1 egg

2-4 more eggs for in the nest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Lightly coat a baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In large bowl combine all ingredients but only 1 of the eggs.

3. In extra-large nonstick skillet (or two regular skillets) heat some oil over medium heat. To make a pancake, divide mixture in half and spoon both halves of potato mixture into skillet; evenly press and round edges with back of spatula to form two pancakes. Cook 4 to 5 minutes each side or until golden brown, turning once. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.

4. With the back of a wooden spoon or a 1/4-cup measure gently press each pancake, slightly off-center, to make a 3-inch-diameter depression, deep enough to hold an egg. Pour one egg in each nest (Brett was extra hungry so we made him a larger pancake with two eggs as you can see in the picture). Place pancakes with eggs in oven, being careful not to tilt baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Transfer pancakes to serving plates. Makes 2 servings.

the first bits of summer

Many things have happened since I last posted

* Summer is in full swing here but it has rained too much for us to completely appreciate it.

*We traveled to Orlando for Memorial Day weekend to see Brett's brother graduate and as a nice little trip for Brett's birthday. He loved seeing all his friends and I even was able to surprise him by getting them all together for a rock climbing day at a place he use to go to when he lived down there.

*My dear old Dell laptop finally crashed. This was both a pro and con - I used that laptop for everything including my job. Luckily I had backed up all work files just the day before, unfortunately I hadn't backed up my personal files in a really long time. I was very sad to say goodbye to my Dell but we decided to go ahead and get me a MacBook. So I am typing this from my beautiful new laptop and couldn't be happier.

* Our garden is growing wonderfully. We finished planting the tomatoes and peppers. I can't wait for everything to grow, then I can eat fresh salsa and fresh produce.

* We got to see Hillsong United preform in NYC.

* Pasta party part 3 was had at our apartment last night. We had great food, great friends, and a new fun game that Bek taught us. Overall I think it was a success and I am sure there will be many more to come.

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* And probably my favorite thing is the new (to us) bikes that Brett and I got last weekend. A local elementary school was doing a fundraiser where people donate bikes. They then sell them all for $10, regardless or size, age, or condition. Brett and I managed to acquire two vintage road bikes for $20! They both need a tiny bit of work, but for not much more money we are going to have some amazing bikes to cruise around the lake. I absolutely adore mine. It is from Nottingham, England, and based on my research is from the 60s or 70s. I think it is actually worth something like $300. One brake line is stuck and it needs new tires since they are all dried out but other than that is great. Here are a couple photos from the day we bought them. I will post more after I get her all cleaned up.