Bistro Night and Big Boy

On the plate:  Tomato soup leftovers and steak sandwiches

Soundtrack to cook to:  The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

Bistro night!!  It's a little something that I made up for the fact that it's leftovers with a little fancy sandwich thrown in.  I typically do this when I have a leftover soup from the previous day that isn't hearty like a stew and needs a little something extra to fill our tummies.

For the sandwich, I took a steak, drizzled it with truffle oil (be very wary, a little goes a LONG way), and sprinkled Montreal Steak Seasoning on both sides.  I swear, you could put that seasoning on an old shoe and it would be delicious.  I threw the steak under the broiler and began scouring the fridge to see what vegetables were about to go (that's usually how I cook an impromptu meal if I haven't been inspired by a recipe, or haven't had the time to plan ahead).  I grabbed some red pepper, enoki mushrooms, and onions and sautéed them.  Earlier in the day, I went to Whole Foods and grabbed some low calorie swiss cheese, alfalfa sprouts, and kalamata olive and caramelized onion bread.  With all of these ingredients, I concocted this delicious layered sandwich:

Mmmmm!  Look at all of those layers of deliciousness with
little tomatoes as a nice little side snack.

As Alexander was playing around, I took a picture of him.  As I looked at it, it made me realize how much of a big boy he is now.  I couldn't believe it.  My little munchkin is growing up so fast...they're really not kidding when they say that childhood sure goes by fast.  Look at this big boy!!

Awww mom!  Are you taking a picture of me again?? 

Ok, I'll smile properly.  Cheeeeeese!! 

Ok, put the camera down and let's play!

*Sigh*  Thank goodness I have this year to be with him and catch every moment.  It still seems like he was a little peanut just the other day...

Until next time...

Love and kisses,

Nikki