My favorite time of the day is the early morning. I treasure the peace, quiet and beauty that it delivers. Even more, I relish the idea of a fresh start, a new beginning – every day. How gracious of God to provide this opportunity every 24 hours.
It takes a little discipline and a bit of sacrifice to convince your weary body to rise before the sun is shining and the world is awake. But it’s worth it to enjoy the precious early moments of the day. This is what works for me. For other great tips visit Works for Me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer.
Celebrate the morning with a delicious frittata . . .
Vegetable Frittata
15 eggs
3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 bell peppers
1 large onion finely diced
1 garlic clove
4 tbl. butter
1/2 teaspoon groud pepper
Salt
Whisk eggs and cream together in large mixing bowl. Add pepper and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly. Meanwhile, saute bell peppers, onion, garlic,and butter in a 3-quart oven-proof sauteuse pan (a pan with short handles that will fit easily in the oven) until tender. Add egg mixture to saucepan. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes. Slice into wedge shaped pieces and serve alone or topped with grated sharp cheddar cheese and salsa.
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” – Psalm 143:8
Tags: time management, vegetables
The frittata sounds delicious although I woudl have to scale it back to feed just the three of us but it sounds worth doing. I never thought to add cream and as for getting up earlier, I’m trying. I’ve been shifting my time back by about 15 minutes every few days which makes it a bit easier. Plus it’s nice having some quiet time to myself before everyon else gets up and the mayhem begins.
Leanne,
The fritatta can be saved for about 1 day if you wrap it properly. Scaling down the recipe would work as well.
At times, the only quiet moments I experience are those in the early morning. Great idea to shift your time back 15 minutes every couple of days.
I like a little candlelight and dimmers on the lights in the morning as well. Makes for a cozy atmosphere while I slowly wake up, have my devotions, putter around and maybe snuggle an early riser who might join me. A little soft light rather than glaring harsh light is a nice way to ease into the day ahead. Ah yes, and new beginnings.
Doesn’t Anne Shirley say something about new days with no mistakes in them?
I needed that.. not the cream-filled fritata.. but the reminder to seek the Lord early. Thank you
I love the early morning too and you put it so beautifully and touching! The picture is perfect.
What a beautiful, inspiring post! Thank you so much!
So true, no matter how bad the previous day was, waking up to God’s spledor makes it all better. Thanks for the reminder, we often need that.
What a lovely thought that we get a new starting point every day!