Lainey's Altered Ego

{eggs in a basket}

eggs in a basket are one of our favorite breakfasts.  brett got the idea from working at cracker barrel many, many years ago.  it's actually still on their menu.  super simple, and super yummy!

first, you cut a hole in the center of a slice of bread.  you can use a jar lid, a cookie cutter, a glass, or whatever you have around the house that is the right size.

then, you crack open an egg into a small bowl.

you can either keep the yolk whole, or beat it with a whisk, as i prefer to do.

isn't that whisk adorable?  it was the favor from my sister's bridal shower - i use it all the time!

place the slice of bread in a heated frying pan, and then pour the egg inside the hole you have made.  i also like to fry the cut-out.

a few minutes on each side, and you're done!

mmmm!  makes me hungry just looking at it!

what is your favorite breakfast tradition?  please share!

{xoxo}

{orange julius}

ever heard of orange julius?  these yummy fruit smoothie drinks were a big part of my childhood.

my mother in law gave us a recipe for these glasses of yummy goodness.  i haven't made them in forever, but jake and i pulled out the recipe the other day.  he's now in love and i have to keep a freezer stocked with frozen orange juice!

you'll need:

6 ounces of frozed orange juice concentrate (or other frozen fruit juice as desired)
1/2 cup of sugar
1 cup of milk
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
10-12 ice cubes

blend all ingredients together.  you do not want to fill the blender with ice.  it's not a frozen drink, really, it comes out all frothy like this:

serve with a straw (it definitely tastes better that way) and enjoy!  this is the most authentic orange julius recipe i've come across.  

and yes, i recognize that milk and orange juice together may make your skin crawl.

you'll just have to trust me.

{xoxo}