Staying Healthy While Packing for Costa Rica.........

I just found this -- forgot to post it a few weeks ago.  I am thankful that the packing part of this is over, and the adventure has begun.

One of our goals in moving to Costa Rica is to eat healthier.  For us, that means eating locally produced meats, eggs, vegetables and fruits.  So far, that has been easy!  The produce here is amazing, abundant, and affordable.  The meat is really lean and usually grass-fed.  The eggs are fresh.

A few weeks ago, this is how I was feeling while in a flurry of packing, selling and packing some more.  I was also trying to keep us eating healthy while doing this and using up items in the pantry.  Bryan liked this recipe, but decided later that he wasn't a huge fan of the goat cheese.  It was too strong for him.  He would have preferred feta.  Oh well, with recipes, you win some, you lose some. 

Enjoy!





A Few Weeks Ago:




Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato, Artichoke, and Goat Cheese Quiche


My house is a disaster!  It is an explosion of packing boxes, dust, clothing, linens, dishes, electronics.....the list goes on....and on......and on.......You get the picture.  Things are a mess!  BUT the mess is getting smaller.  The Really Important things have been either packed or set aside for packing.  The un-important stuff has been sold or set aside for sale or donation.  Full steam ahead for Costa Rica!

I have been trying to keep up with making healthy meals and snacks while we are packing.  We need energy for all this activity.  This morning, I made a tasty quiche from the things in my refrigerator and pantry that needed to be used!

Behold!  Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato, Artichoke, and Goat Cheese Quiche:

Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato, Artichoke, and Goat Cheese Quiche

Ingredients:

6 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 (10 ounce?) jar of marinated artichoke hearts -- drained and rinsed
10-12 ounces of fresh baby spinach
1 ounce of sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
2 strips crumbled crispy bacon
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese  (feta would work, too if goat cheese it too strong for your senses!)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a 9 inch deep dish glass pie plate
In a food processor add all ingredients except goat cheese and process.  Pour into baking dish.  Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.  Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.   Enjoy hot or cooled.