{"id":139,"date":"2012-06-09T02:33:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-09T02:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/memoirmunchies.com\/?p=139"},"modified":"2012-06-09T02:33:00","modified_gmt":"2012-06-09T02:33:00","slug":"staycation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memoirmunchies.com\/?p=139","title":{"rendered":"Staycation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Friends, I’m back.<\/span><\/p>\n

I tried to be responsible and take a week off from blogging to clean out stuff, donate stuff, and generally cross off those pesky to-do list items I’ve been avoiding. But it’s waited this long, why not another day? Truth is, I can’t stay away from the blog because I truly enjoy it. While we shouldn’t let our interests take over our lives, we deserve to enjoy them, right? So I’m back. And it’s gonna be a staycation around here…finishing the to-do lists and playing with an incredible new gadget to share with you!<\/p>\n

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I have wanted a ‘real’ camera for years, and I’m not even sure how long. But I don’t like spending lots of money and, with other priorities, it honestly was put on the back burner. However, my parents generously gave me a camera for graduation…what a surprise! (Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!) And so now I’ll share what a difference this will make for the blog. Yippee! Sorry for all the exclamation points…no I’m not!!<\/p>\n

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Note: No editing on any of these photos…all straight from the magic camera.<\/div>\n

So I knew my husband was cute before, but this camera brings out his dimples in a great, clear way!<\/p>\n

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And **caution to all of you pondering adopting a feline or canine** pets with black faces are really difficult to photograph in most light. With most cameras.<\/p>\n

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But now Sam is ready for his close up, Mr. Deville. He is bright and you can see that he actually has shiny eyes amidst the shiny black fur.<\/p>\n

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And here’s where the camera benefits you…<\/span>

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Food!<\/span><\/div>\n

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Open-faced Protein Power Lunch<\/span><\/div>\n
3 minutes prep, 7 minutes of cooking<\/div>\n
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1 wheat tortilla<\/div>\n
1\/2 zucchini, chopped<\/div>\n
Dash each: pepper, garlic powder and salt (optional)<\/div>\n
1 egg<\/div>\n
1\/3 cup black beans<\/div>\n
2 TB salsa<\/div>\n
3 strips red bell pepper, garnish<\/div>\n
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Toast the tortilla (optional, in the toaster oven). In a saute pan or small pot (not kidding), heat on medium high and spray with non-stick spray when hot. Add the zucchini, flipping and shaking to avoid sticking.<\/div>\n
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After four minutes, crack the egg and use a spatula to move around. This will scramble the egg and keep the egg\/zucchini from sticking. When the egg is almost fully cooked, add the beans and stir for 1 more minute.<\/div>\n
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Serve on a tortilla with salsa and bell pepper on the side. De–vou–r. It’s filling, it’s quick and yum.<\/div>\n

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Happy weekend, friends! Staycation with me…or do like my mother-in-law and take a 10-day cruise to Greece and the surrounding islands this week. Your choice… \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Happy eating!
Laurel<\/div>\n

~Laurel~<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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