I don't have a good past relationship with omelets.  They always turn into scrambled eggs by the time I'm done.  Last week I felt determined to give it a valiant effort.  Besides using too many eggs and making it too thick, it came out pretty good!  Even without cheese.  I really had to press down the eggs in order to get them to stay folded in half since I didn't use cheese to hold it together and it was extra thick.  Nevertheless, it was delicious.  I think I owe this flavor blast to Jim's Meat Market's summer sausage, up here in Iron River, Wisconsin.  Paired with strawberries, a cup of tea and a chair out on the sunny deck… heaven.  The recipe below reflects what I would do if I fixed the too many eggs problem.

Ingredients:
1 egg yolk + 3 egg whites, mixed thoroughly
​2 TBLS extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2-inch slice of Jim's Meat Market (or any place) summer sausage, diced
1 handful spinach, stems removed
1 tsp minced garlic
1 full slice of a medium onion, diced
3 strawberries, sliced
*optional:  feta cheese

Directions:
1.  Heat 2 TBLS extra virgin olive oil over a pan on medium/low heat.
2.  Saute the onions, garlic, and spinach until spinach is wilted and the onions are translucent.  Take them out of the pan and set them aside for now.
2.  Add the egg mixture to the pan and let cook for a few minutes with a top on, until it's golden on the bottom and "flip-able."
3.  Flip the eggs, top them with the summer sausage, and the garlic/onion/spinach mixture. *and Feta Cheese if you so choose.
5.  Let it cook for about 30 seconds with a top on.  
6.  Turn off the heat, and fold the omelet in half, pressing down to make it stay.  
7.  Enjoy!

Ideas for Eating:
Enjoy this omelet with feta cheese if you eat dairy, and a side of strawberries.​

BONUS!  Tea Recommendation!
This month, I have spent a few minutes each morning enjoying a cup of Woman's Moon Cycle Tea by Yogi Tea.  It has a unique flavor blend that is warm and energizing.  I recommend it!

There are a couple people who have decided to join me on this adventure to lose weight and get fit and healthy.  That is awesome.  They have asked me to post a bit about what I eat on a day-to-day basis to get some ideas for cooking and preparing meals.  One of my 2016 goals is to complete a month of Whole30.  Right now, I'm close but in Thailand it's difficult to get away from the bits of added sugar here and there in all the Thai dishes and of course RICE comes with everything.  So, January will not be a Whole30 month, but everything I make myself at home will be Whole30 compliant.  I am not an advocate for one diet plan or another, but I've tried the Whole30 and loved it.  It felt real and healthy and sustainable as a life diet rather than just a weight loss plan.  Basically, it advises followers to stay away from dairy and processed foods.  Sugar is in everything processed.  And the makers of Fed Up demonstrate that it can be more dangerous than added fat to our overall health.  If you haven't seen this documentary, check it out!  
For the next four months, I will only have access to a food processor and a crock pot for preparing food.  We will eat breakfast at home, lunch at school, and dinner out.  I'll put up a collage of my weekly meals at the end of the week when I post the results of my lemon dill aioli.  But to get the year started, here is what I've got cooking for breakfast this morning… 

Ingredients:
8 eggs
3/4 cup Bone Broth
1 tsp chipotle seasoning
1 tsp salt
VEGGIES:
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado (not too ripe), chopped
1 cup shredded bamboo
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:
1.  Mix together the eggs, bone broth, chipotle seasoning and salt in a bowl.
2. Chop and mix together the veggies (whatever veggies you would like)
3. Throw the veggie mix into the crock pot.  Pour the egg/broth mixture over top.
4. Cook on high for 2 hours, low for 4 hours, or warm overnight. (be aware, individual crock pot cooking temps and speeds vary)
5.  Enjoy!

Ideas for Eating:
Eat it straight from the pot with a side of fruit.
*if I had the option, I would add some cooked, chopped bacon or chicken to the pot.