A Frittata, or is it a crustless Quiche? Is it just me or are they the same thing?

Never quite understood the difference between the two. I can understand calling it a quiche when it has a flaky buttery crust and a frittata when it does not so why bother saying crustless quiche? Who knows but however you say it this take on one is down right delicious.

Last week I ended up dropping my iPhone into the deep depths of the ocean. It was like it happened in slow motion but there was nothing to do to stop it. I was sitting next to the edge of the boat sending a message and it just slipped out of my hand, bounced off my knee, bounced off the boat then SPLASH, right into the ocean. Unfortunantely, this is not the first time that this is happened, one of the few hazards of living on the water. But the worst is that because I am not on a phone plan I have to buy a new phone outright and it is ridiculous what they charge for one. A new iPhone is almost $1000. Seriously I can buy a new computer for that cost. UGH!

We are currently in Antigua at the moment and although I have been living in the Caribbean for the last 6 years there are still a few places that we have yet to explore. The last week was spend at Green Island which we had never been to before and although beautiful, the weather has been less than spectacular. Rain, rain and more rain which isn’t the worst thing except that our little 10 Pound dog Sadie literally REFUSES to go out in the rain (a little bit of a princess) and then she ends up sitting around sulking like its our fault she isn’t running around chasing crabs on the beach. For me when the rain comes it seems like an excuse to stay inside and cook so it is like “Oh darn, here comes the rain” when secretly inside me I’m like “YAY! Lets make cookies.” I did, they were delicious.

There is basically one cursing guide for the whole Caribbean (Why I don’t know its a huge place) and it is published by a man named Chris Doyle. Over the years reading his books and visiting the places there has seemed to be a few how would you say, discrepancies in his writing. Things such as saying a dive site would be filled with eagle rays and dolphins are spotted regularly then we get there and it seems to be a dead reef. Sadly this is all to common in the Caribbean. Other times he would explain a certain country as “The Paris of the Caribbean for all its fashion.” Let me tell you, I have not been to Paris but I do not think it was anything like it. So, as we were reading about the islands around Antigua he began to talk about how they have and I quote, “One of the rarest snakes IN THE WORLD!” Ok Chris Doyle, we will see about that. Well, after one week we ended up spotting on three different occasion the infamous “rarest snake in the world!” Yet another exaggeration that was no surprise at all.

So I love Greek food and Greece is defiantly at the top of my bucket list to travel too along with Spain. Loukoumades (greek doughnuts), pita bread, feta cheese, moussaka and spanakopita just to name a few are just the start of all the tasty treats it has to offer. I fell in love with it while working at a restaurant in Vancouver and just down the street there was this inconspicuous little family run Greek restaurant with blue and white checkered table cloths, wallpaper of greek buildings and white lace curtains, like something you would find at your grandmas place. Was it decorated the best, no, but the food spot on and made fresh everyday. I cant remember what the name was and if it is even still there but I will never forget the food.

Perhaps one of the reason I have been feeling like Greek food so much this week is that the are we are staying in an area that has a wonderful Greek Restaurant that we visit each year and every time we walk our dog we pass by it, constantly reminding me how delicious it is. It does have a very weird sign in the window that I cant help but read every time we pass by that says “Ketchup, Mayo and Mustard will be provided to all customers.” I wonder what would have had to spark the manager to put that up.

So, In the mood for some Greek at breakfast I decided to make this greek salad inspired Frittata. So many reasons your will love this and here are just a few

1. It looks gorgers (Seriously, look at it)
2. Full of rich, creamy feta cheese
3. Packed with veggies (Healthy Yay!)
4. Light and Satisfying
5. Perfect for make ahead brunches
6. Quick and Easy

There isn’t really a whole lot of reasons not to make this.

This weekend we are headed to an Island called Guadaloupe, a french territory, an island that I have not been yet and am very excited to be exploring somewhere new. We have been to Martinique, which is also a french territory, and one of my best memories was sitting on the water at a little bistro drinking wine and eating buckets of mussels that tasted like buttery heaven. I don’t eat butter often and when eating French food it seems like most items have it in it so it is always a treat. I am hoping Guadaloupe will have the same delicious food scene. We will no doubt be indulging in one of the many bakeries, because starting my breakfast off with a 400 calorie croissant seems like the only right thing to do. Any hey, maybe even a frittata, or is it a crustless quiche there?

Tips:

Season Every ingredients as you cook it

Dont overcook or you will get a very spongy frittata

Frittatas can be served at room temperature so they are great make ahead when feeding a crowd

Perfect for cleaning out the fridge, throw whatever yummy veggies you have left in it

Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing … just like you would a cake. Don’t be anxious