Sonoma Chicken Salad

  

  A couple of days ago was pretty tough.  I think I finally reached a point where I needed to let everything go and just break down.  Unfortunately, it happened in a strangers office.  I had never met these two ladies before in my life but I started talking about PANDAS and my son, Lucca, and emotions just completely over took my whole body. I couldn't control it (and I am known for being a control freak) which made me even more embarrassed and mad.  It was hard and I was embarrassed but I started to cry. I realized it had been a long time. It had been a long time since I had to explain my son's condition in front of a stranger.  Especially a stranger that had never met him. Someone who had never seen his ups and downs.  It was hard to express my concern and why I was there. I was canceling my gym membership.  YES People!  I was crying at the gym. The truth is I haven't been able to go to the gym much since the diagnosis of PANDAS (Our Story). It had been a good couple of months, or maybe 4, but who's really counting here? Anyway, I became so wrapped up in helping my son heal with doctors visits and more doctor visits, hospital visits, teacher meetings, etc that I forgot to take care of myself.

  Being a parent is tough!  And being a PANDAS parent, tends to come with a couple of extra challenges.  But, honestly being a parent in general is draining and you work so hard at keeping it together for your child/children that it is pretty easy to forget to think about yourself.  I clearly got to that point.  While trying to cancel the membership, they were kind but didn't want to let me go that easily.  I had to sit and explain that the whole purpose of why I chose that gym was to utilize the kid zone area, a place to bring my kids so I could work out.  I have a full time job, my husband works odd hours, so I needed something I could use in the evenings and on the weekends. Well, guess what, once your kid is diagnosed with PANDAS, you don't have any desire to bring them to a gym kid zone type area.  It's an environment that is screaming...germs, germs, germs!  I know germs are everywhere but my son has a compromised immune system.   We are working so hard to protect him and boost his immune system that taking him to the kid zone would seem counterproductive. There are lots of PANDAS parents that start to homeschool their child.  Some because their child's anxiety is so severe that they won't leave their house and some because it is one more way to protect them from contracting strep or some other viruses that can trigger an episode and send their kid spiraling out of control. 

  As I sat explaining our situation and how we had to protect my son.  I could feel it. I could feel the tears well up in my eyes. I could feel the emotions rush over me.  This lady looked at me and saw the start of it and said "It sounds like you are going through a really hard time. Maybe there is something we can offer you, to help you get through this. Some free classes or something. It sounds like you definitely need a release and you can't forget about yourself during this time.  You need a break too.  You sound like a great mom, but don't forget to take care of yourself.".  Well, that started it.  The tears came rushing out and I couldn't control it.  Part of me understood everything she was saying and she was right! I do need to take care of myself!  I do need a release!  I do need to get the PANDAS anger out of me somehow and the gym is a great place to do that! The other part of me was furious because didn't she understand that I couldn't bring my son there!  That I couldn't risk it!  That if I had a way to get to the gym, I would! I was so frustrated with everything.  At that point with tears rushing down my face, she just brought out the cancellation forms.  I pulled myself together, apologized for my crying and signed the papers.  

  I left the gym and walked to my car with the cancellation papers in my hand.  I put the key in the ignition and stopped. I sat back and just started balling.  The big ugly cry.  The one where no one looks or sounds pretty. The one that comes from your gut.  

I cried because I HATE PANDAS!  

I hate that it took my son away!  

I hate that it completely rocked his world and ours!  

I hate that there is no easy fix!  

I hate that we are still fighting with our insurance company over treatments! 

I hate that we are still trying to figure everything out because every kid is different! 

I hate that I question my 4 yr olds son's behavior and wonder is it PANDAS, regular 4 yr old behavior or is he mimicking his brother's behavior! 

I hate that there are still people that question if it's real!  

I hate that we walk on eggshells wondering if this is a small flare or will this become a big episode that we can't control! 

  There is so much to hate about PANDAS...and I definitely started going through that list while I sat in my car. 

I cried because I wish we could go back and know what we know now! 

I cried because that reminded me of the time Lucca said he wished he could die and start over! Do you have any idea how hard it is to hear your 6 yr old child say he wishes he could die!!!  

I cried because I wish this hadn't gone undiagnosed for so long! 

I cried because I don't know if we are missing something else!  

I cried because I am tired and can't remember the last time I slept through the night!  

I cried because I blame myself for letting PANDAS get the better of my son!  Not my fault by any means, but I still feel like I could have done more sooner.

I cried because I hope Lucca won't go away again!  

I cried because I wish this wasn't happening! 

I cried because I have pushed myself to the side and I need to take care of myself again, for my sanity and for my family's!  

  I decided if I couldn't go to the gym maybe I could create something at home in our basement.  But oh wait...we just got it tested for mold and we have elevated levels.  Mold remediation, here we come!  Guess what, mold is a trigger for some PANDAS kids too.  AWESOME! One more thing to add to the list!!!  

  Now, please don't get me wrong.  I am by no means looking for a pity party here.  I am the last person that wants someone to feel sorry for me.  I typically tell people to suck it up, everybody has  issues, and get over it...Put on your big boy/girl undies and move on, is my way of thinking. Here's the thing though, we as parents have to remember to take care of ourselves or we won't be any good to the people we are trying to take care of.  Everybody can use a little break or release.  For me, I needed to get that cry out and let go of all the feelings I had bottled up. I had a little mini-therapy session with myself in my car that day.  I addressed my anger and I let it go.  Now, I need to continue to work on releasing that to make sure it doesn't build up again. 

  I have no idea how to lead into this recipe, so I am not going to pretend to. All I can say is, I do love this chicken salad and it made me feel good later that day. Lucca, also had three bowls. So there you go.  

  Please don't forget to take care of yourself.  Whether it is going to the gym, talking to a friend more often or maybe a therapist, crying in a stranger's office, screaming and crying in your car, or reading a good book (again, something I haven't done in a long time). Take some time out of the day to address YOU, it will help YOU and everyone around YOU in the end. 

Happy Cooking and Eating!

Sonoma Chicken Salad

Serves:2-4 people

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 chopped cooked chicken breasts (about .75 lb), I used some broiled chicken breasts that I had made.  It had a little thyme and salt and pepper on them.
• 3 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup), chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 cup red grapes, chopped 
• 1/2 cup amazing mayo
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup chopped granny smith apple
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, I did a mix of the two
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1.  Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until fully mixed. 
2.  I served with chopped arugula on the side, but you can also use micro-greens or serve it in lettuce cups.

Pot Roast with Celery Root and Parsnip Puree

 

  It's been a little while since I posted last. It's been a whirlwind lately.  Lucca has had some rough days and some awesome amazing days!  I didn't have time when he was going thru the rough patch, I was pretty much researching constantly and trying to have him take some deep breathes to calm his body and mind down. Lucca started slipping backwards which is pretty terrifying.  You get frightened because you don't know what to do and you pray that this isn't going to become a huge flare up.  Or worse, you pray that he doesn't slip so far away that you can't get him back.  All of his old symptoms started coming back slowly and I knew we needed to do something fast.  His integrative doctor suggested changing some things up and I am that crazy person that tends to over research everything.  It's amazing how many hours I can spend in front of a computer screen learning about stuff.  I sometimes question what my true profession should have been.  

 Well, all that research paid off and after a couple of days of figuring stuff out, Lucca made a great turn around. He played unbelievable at his hockey game and scored 5 goals!  The last couple of games, he could barely stay on his feet and lost all motivation to go after the puck. It just looked like a different kid skating. You could tell he was frustrated but couldn't control any of it, which is extremely hard to see your child go through.  We had an amazing time at a pumpkin patch for close to 5 hours with no issues and he was just a happy little boy again! He was smiling again, could fall asleep better, ate like a champ, was focused better, and could play with his brother, Kaine, with no issues again. He was able to listen and focus on you when you spoke, he was able to sit calmly and do his homework, and he was just back to being a happy 7 year old boy.  

 

  When these good days happen, I tend to savor the moment and try to take it all in.  The last thing I want to do is sit in front of a computer when I don't have to.  So, I hate to say it but the blog took a backseat. I wanted and needed to be with my kids. I wanted to record happy moments, take pictures of them being goofy and silly and watch them play. Also, I realized I needed a break.  A PANDAS parent tends to worry so much that you get worn down.  During this happy time I was also happy and just needed to take a deep breath and not think.  I still cooked and wrote down recipes because I love cooking.  But I couldn't even think about going on the computer. All I could and wanted to do was sit on the couch, watch some useless tv, not think and pass out at 930 pm because the kids were happily asleep. It was glorious and perfect! I loved every minute and it definitely gave me a much needed boost. 

  So, here I am posting the first recipe in a while. It is a comfy dish that I love.  It's easy and cooks for hours which makes it tender and juicy.  I love pot roasts and I love when meat is on sale.  Win win! I tend to add a lot of carrots because well... I love the taste of pot roast carrots and so does my husband, Damon. 

Enjoy and more will be coming this week. 

Happy Cooking and Eating!

Pot Roast

Serves:4-6 people

Prep Time:8 minutes

Cook Time:25 minutes plus 4 hours minimum

Total Time:4-5 hours

Ingredients:

• 2.25 - 2.5 lbs chuck roast
• 1 small yellow or white onion, cut into small chunks
• 4-6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (I add extra because carrots are a favorite)
• 3 stalks of celery, cut into chunks like carrots
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped into large chunks
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine
• 2.5 cup beef or veggie stock
• 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Add olive oil to a hot oven-safe pot, enough to cover the bottom, over med/high heat. 
3. Once oil is hot add onions and cook about 5 minutes until a little caramelized and cooked, stir occasionally.
4. Add carrots and celery.  Cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add garlic and stir for one minute.  Be careful not to burn the garlic. 
6. Remove veggies and place in a large bowl/plate. If the pan is a little dry add a little more olive oil.
7. Season the roast with salt and pepper on all sides and add to hot pan.  Cook for approx 2 minutes or until browned. Flip and repeat until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside. 
8. Add balsamic or wine to pan and cook for a couple of minutes. Be sure to scrap all the bits off the bottom of the pan.  
9. Add meat back to pan and top with veggies. Add sprigs of thyme and cover with stock. 
10. Place in oven and cook for at least 4 hours or until meat breaks away easily with fork.
11. Remove from oven and serve. 

Celery Root and Parsnip Puree

Serves:4-6 people

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1.25 - 1.5 lbs of celery root, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes
• 1.25 lbs of parsnip, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 tsp salt 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 TBSP canned full fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• salted water (approx a couple of tsp added to water)
• Optional - 1 TBSP of grassfed butter, if you can tolerate, but good without it.

Instructions:

1. Add chopped veggies to a pot of salted water.  Make sure water covers veggies.  Place over medium heat.  Boil and cook for about 20 minutes or until fork tender. 
2. Remove from heat and strain veggies from water. 
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend together.  I use a hand stick emulsion blender. But a blender or food processor will work.  Blend until smooth and creamy.  Add extra stock if not thick enough. 

 

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

  

  It's been a crazy couple of days for us. We have had dr visits for both kids, dentists appointments and vet appointments...all with in the past week. I am over doctors offices right now. The driving, the waiting, the MONEY, it's enough to drive you crazy!!  

  On those crazy days we typically have to rush out the door and breakfast isn't something I have time to make. So the perfect thing I turn to are frozen pancakes or waffles. I typically choose one day to make a double (or triple batch) and freeze a bunch. Pancakes cook up faster so I normally go that route. It's the perfect thing to grab when in a hurry or for a quick snack. For some reason these are really good frozen and I don't know why. But give it a try and you will see what I mean. Don't get me wrong though, they are also really good warmed up. We don't own a microwave, so I put a couple in the oven and warm them up.  Yes, you read that right...we don't own a microwave. We haven't used one for about 4 years now. Honestly, I don't miss it and can't imagine using one. I likely wouldn't even know how to use one these days. I'm sure you could nuke them but doesn't it sound weird when you say you are going to "nuke" food?? Well, that's a post for another day. 

  These pancakes include ripe bananas, the browner the better. It makes them sweet enough that you don't need syrup but to each their own. If you do use syrup, make sure it is real maple syrup and not the lady in the bottle.  That stuff is gross!! The chocolate chips are optional but they definitely add a nice touch. There is a little cane juice but these seem to work well for us.  We use Enjoy Life brand which is soy, dairy and gluten free. There are two brands and both are super good.  

  The pancakes are super easy to make and I typically do silver dollar pancakes. They freeze better and I can cook them up faster. It might take a little bit to cook up a big batch but it saves you so much time in the long run.  

Happy Cooking and Eating!!

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Serves:25-30 silver dollar pancakes

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:20-30 minutes, depending on size of pancakes and pan

Total Time:25-35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 3 bananas, brown spots are best 
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2/3 canned full fat coconut milk
• 2 TBSP coconut flour
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• *1/4 - 1/3 cup of chocolate chips, *Optional*
• coconut oil, to coat pan for cooking

Instructions:

1. Place bananas (I typically cut or rip them into smaller chunks), eggs, vanilla extract and coconut milk into food processor.  Combine until all bananas are pureed, approx 2-3 minutes. 
2. Add remaining dry ingredients (expect chocolate chips and coconut oil)into processor and mix until all combined.  
3. Transfer to a bowl and mix in chocolate chips.
4. Coat hot pan with coconut oil, and place batter into pan. 
5. Cook for a couple of minutes until brown. Flip and cook for another couple of minutes. 
6. Repeat until batter is gone. 

To freeze - Let pancakes cool completely (very important) and place in freezer safe container.

  

Roasted Fall Sweets and Squash with Apples

  Fall is officially here and we have officially lost one of the two loose teeth!! WHOOO HOOO!!! It's been a tough road and I'm so excited to have one of the teeth finally out.  Lucca seems to be a bit better now that one tooth is gone.  It's been a tough couple of months with these loose teeth.  PANDAS and loose teeth don't
go well together.  Now, we patiently wait for the other one to come out. Did I mention I'm not the most patient person...so this is kind of hard for me.

  In the mean time I am focusing on cooking to get my mind off of that damn tooth.  With the crisp fall air it makes me want something comforting and warm.  I've been working on an Apple Crisp that I haven't quite perfected and a white cake that was kind of disastrous. But it did give me a base for biscuits, that I am now working on.  With all the fails in the kitchen lately I needed something that worked. 

  Roasting veggies are always yummy and easy, so that's what I turned to. I had a butternut squash, sweet potatoes and a ton of apples so I decided to throw them all together. I love sweet potatoes.  I use them a lot! They can go so many different ways...from sweet to savory.  You will likely see a lot of recipes with sweet potatoes coming up. It's just a good fall go to.  So get ready!  Happy Cooking and Eating!!






Roasted Fall Sweets and Squash with Apples

Serves:4-5 people

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:25 minutes

Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 small butternut squash, cubed
• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
• 1 gala apple, cubed
• 1 1/2 TBSP coconut oil
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/8 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Place cut up squash, potatoes and apples on large parchment paper lined tray (easy clean up). 
3. Sprinkle seasonings over mixture. 
4. Add coconut oil and gently combine until everything is coated nicely and evenly.
5. Place on middle rack for about 10 minutes. Carefully stir and return to oven for another 10 minutes. 
6. Stir one more time and place under broiler for 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn.

  

  

Paleo Chicken Fingers

   Most kids love chicken fingers.  Let's be honest...doesn't everybody love chicken fingers now and then? My kids are no different. As a busy mom, there are some things you always need to have on hand.  These are perfect for just that.  I typically like to make a double batch and store some in the freezer.  On the nights when I don't want to cook or we are too busy and don't have time to cook...I can pop these in the oven. Add some veggies on the side and you are done. 

  Lucca is kind of a messy eater, well really they both can be at times. I will give you a warning that these can be a bit messy depending on your eater. I have no issue but my kids seem to get crumbs everywhere.  I'm just saying be a little prepared that you might have to do a quick swiffer after dinner. I don't know if it is the fact that this is true finger foods and rules get thrown out the window. Or if they just haven't really figured out how to not make a mess with finger foods yet.  Truth be told they made a mess iwth traditional chicken fingers as well.  So, really no difference to me. Ahh whatever, small price to pay for an easy dinner, right?  

  I like to serve these chicken fingers with a honey mustard sauce or BBQ sauce. My kids go back and forth on which they like better. Both are super easy to make and both can be altered to fit your sweet or tangy needs.  You can get the recipes here. 

  Paleo can be hard if you don't have things on hand. Hopefully making a double batch to freeze helps you get over that hump. Sometimes you have to spend a little time to save a little time!
Stock up, be prepared and paleo will get easier. 

Paleo Chicken Fingers

Serves:4-6 people, about 15 tenders

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:21 minutes

Total Time:36 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2-3 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 3/8 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley* optional
• 1/8 tsp salt
• dash of cayenne* optional
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line large flat pan with parchment paper (easy clean up).
2. Mix dry ingredients in shallow bowl. Combine/whisk wet ingredients in another shallow bowl. 
3. Cut chicken breasts into small tenders.
4. Dip tender into egg mixture.  Shake off excess and dip into dry mixture and place on pan. Repeat. Use a fork, much easier than getting your fingers all caked in batter.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for 5 minutes. Then blast with the broiler for about a minute to get some more browning, if you don't get enough from baking.
6. Serve with ketchup, Paleo BBQ Sauce or Honey Mustard Sauce.

To Freeze - When the tenders have cooled, place in freezer zip lock baggie or tight sealed container. 

To Reheat - Preheat oven to 350. Remove from freezer and place on foil lined pan (again easy clean up). Bake for about 8-10 minutes, flip and bake for another 8-10 minutes. 

  

Dipping Sauces - Paleo BBQ Sauce and Paleo Honey Mustard Sauce

  Everybody has certain things in their fridge that are staples.  Well, these are two that I like to have on hand all the time. The BBQ sauce originally stems from my ribs recipe which will come soon, I promise. I just altered it a bit by adding veggie stock (beef would be good too) instead of the juices from my ribs and a little bit more seasonings. What's great is the base of this sauce is tangy/mustardy/vinegary (or whatever you want to call it) but you can mellow it out with some honey and make it more on the sweet side.  My kids tend to lean on the sweeter side while my husband, Damon, and I lean more towards the tang. So I can alter it to make it how everyone likes it. 

  The Honey Mustard is similar to the BBQ sauce in the sense I can alter it to the likings of my kids.  Again, it's a great base and you can go from there. You don't have to make it as sweet or you can add some amazing mayo to make it more creamy.  Lucca doesn't like it creamy but Kaine does. See it all works out for everyone, with minimal work from Mom. Whooo Hooo! Winner winner chicken dinner!  Speaking of chicken, both of these sauces go well with the Paleo Chicken Fingers. 

Paleo BBQ Sauce

Serves:Approx 2 Cups

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:25 minutes

Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups veggie stock, or beef stock
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6-7 ounces of tomato paste
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup of dijon mustard
• 3 TBSP of honey *optional, add less if you don't want it sweet
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coffee
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne *optional
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic in stock for about 5 minutes. 
2. Whisk in remaining ingredients.
3. Let simmer on low for about 25-30 minutes.

Paleo Honey Mustard 

Serves:Approx 1/2 cup

Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:2 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 TBSP mustard, I use dijon
• 3 tsp honey (real honey!)
• 1 tsp Amazing Mayo * optional if you want to make it creamy

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 
2. That's it!

  

  

Kale Krack Breakfast

 This my friend is one my favorite breakfasts and the easiest! I could eat this for breakfast everyday.  I wasn't lying when I said we have the Kale Krack Salad at least once a week.  It's such an easy salad to make and great to have on hand. Plus it is so freaking good.  Not only is it a great side dish for dinner but it is amazing for breakfast.

  I needed an easy breakfast this morning because the past couple of days have been rough.  We are still battling loose teeth!  It's been over two months and the more loose the teeth become the worse Lucca is getting.  His listening is declining, emotions are extremely high, movements (tics) are starting, sleep is an issue and focus is all over the place.  We are still better than when Lucca was first diagnosed with PANDAS.  But, it is becoming a slow decline and slowly breaking my heart. I can't help but have a fear and worry about whether or not it's really his teeth. Is it his allergies causing additional problems? Or is it the new school year starting...has he been exposed to strep? I won't know for sure until these teeth are out!

  It's difficult to watch a child's every move and wonder is it PANDAS related or is it typical 7 yr old boy behavior?  You question everything and it is enough to drive you crazy.  You constantly watch other children and try to find a resemblance to your child. Sometimes when you see it you feel better but most of the time it's hard to find a real resemblance when they are having a flare/episode.  Just a little over a month of school and we received the email that we need to meet with Lucca's teacher to discuss his behavior.  Noooooo!!  It really sucks because we started out so well. Damn it! 

  I am determined to get these teeth out and it is my new mission in life! I hope once the teeth are gone his behavior will level out again.  If not, then we will know we need to focus on other things.  We are upping the tooth fairy ante to $5 to help encourage Lucca to pull it out too. At any moment when Lucca is sitting around I will tell him to start wiggling his teeth. I have become a drill sergeant that shouts commands to get these teeth out. We will gargle, tug, pull, twist, and yank.  We will use a string if we need to.  What ever it takes, we will do it! I just want these teeth out already!

  As you can tell I have been a little busy with teeth and cooking hasn't been my main focus. So, I have been making some of my go to recipes.  We pretty much always have the Kale salad in the fridge. I seriously love eating it for breakfast with two eggs over easy.  I like to sprinkle a little red pepper flakes on top to add some heat and that's it. So next time you make some Kale Krack Salad save some for the morning. Kale Krack Breakfast...super easy and super healthy!

Kale Krack Breakfast

Serves:1

Prep Time:0 minutes

Cook Time:3 minutes

Total Time:3 minutes

Ingredients:

• bowl full of Kale Krack Salad
• 2 eggs
• 1-2 tsp of olive oil
• salt and pepper
• sprinkle of red pepper flakes *optional*

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in pan on med/high heat.  
2. Crack eggs into hot pan. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.  Cook for about 2 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for 30 seconds to one minute (for over easy) or until desired temperature.
3. Remove eggs from pan and place on top of kale salad.  Sprinkle with red pepper flakes it desired. 
4. Enjoy this awesome and easy breakfast!