Lots changed while I was away!  The landscapers began our back deck, tearing off the top of the deck and extending it.  Oh, and Henry began to really, truly walk.  No big deal. 

Henry has been extremely fascinated by the big boys in the back yard.  They cut down 25 bushes and trees, and then brought out a big machine to grind the stumps. 

He sits in front of the window the entire time they’re out there.  And he eats all his meals in front of the glass door.  Hah!

I had only been home for a few hours when my best friend Lisette and her husband arrived.  I’ve known Lisette since I was in middle school; we were best friends in high school; and we were roommates our freshman year of college.  We were in each other’s weddings, too.  She’s probably my oldest friend, and I haven’t seen her for a while, so it’s pretty awesome to hang out.

We went out last night and ended up sipping wine at the top of one of Charlotte’s high rise buildings.  We stayed out too late, and the baby got me up too early! But thanks to a cup of coffee, I had the energy to make us a delicious breakfast.

Spinach and Onion Quiche Cornbread

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 cup dry cornbread mix, which should then be prepared according to package directions (i.e. with all the egg, water, milk, oil, etc.)
• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 plum tomato
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cornbread mix according to package directions.  Make enough mix for 1 1/4 cup dry mix.  I used Bob’s Red Mill mix.
• Pour into a greased cast iron dish and bake for 15 minutes at 350.
• On the stovetop, cook onions with olive oil until browned.  Add spinach to the stop and stir until spinach wilts.
• Combine eggs with onions and spinach.  Mix thoroughly.
• Pour egg mix on top of cornbread. 
• Slice tomato and place on top of egg mixture.
• Put back in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 350.  Increase temp to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing into quarters.
• Enjoy!

Have a good one!