Day 136: There will be no more turkey ham served here! (Dedicated to Taylor, Andrew and Mike!)

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A funny thing happened yesterday. Everyone was home at the same time in the morning. My son had the day off. My daughter and I both worked later in the afternoon. My son-in-law was going hunting around noon.

We are rarely all home together, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a home cooked family meal! I got to work. I scoped the fridge out and rounded up fixin's for a big fritatta. I LOVE making fritattas. I am a big fan of the humble, protein packed egg. With a fritatta you can throw in lots of veggies and make it healthy. I used mushrooms, green onions, red peppers, kale, cheese and turkey ham.

Then we all sat down to our breakfasts. We had a nice conversation about how to work our food budget and cooking so that we can eat healthy home cooked meals.

I told them I enjoy making breakfasts. I make killer jalepeno/garlic/onion home fries. They all agreed. I asked them how they liked their fritattas. They all too quickly said,"Great Mom" while kind of looking sideways at each other and smiling.

I said "What?!"

Well, come to find out they are not so fond of turkey ham. It has become kind of a joke now. I was trying to find an inexpensive, healthy piece of meat so I could add protein to my lunches. Turkey ham is low in calories and sodium. And on sale! But apparently, not too popular in this house.

My son-in-law wisely suggested, "Maybe we should just buy meat with one name. Like turkey. Or ham. Or bacon. Not turkey ham or turkey bacon." lol

Then my daughter turned to me and said, "That can be the title of your blog tomorrow: 'There will be no more turkey ham served here!" lol

And hence the title of today's blog!

I made pancakes this morning. Gluten free pancakes using coconut flour and almond meal. They were not too bad. I think I will add some coconut flakes and maybe some pumpkin next time.

I had a quick walk on the trail.

I want to talk more about my writing. But as usual, I am about to run out the door to teach piano. I am a journaling fool! I also am taking an online fiction writing class.

I told you I was being hit by the muse!

If only I could be visited by morning person angel! Sigh. Still waking up too late. But better late than never! Off I go! :)

Happy Tuesday! :)

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