Frittatas are a staple meal chez The Modern Domestique. They are so easy to make, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and are a perfect way to use up either leftovers or forgotten veggies that are on their last leg. I like to think of them like a quiche, but without all the effort! A frittata is a great meal when friends come over for a meal, and it makes great leftovers to be eaten warm or cold. I like to serve it with a simple side salad, but asparagus or even potatoes wo

Here in Colorado, the end of picnic season is nearly here. I'm determined to take advantage of the last of the nice weather before the cold comes, and this weekend is the perfect time for it since it is a holiday weekend. Picnics don't have to be a complicated thing. They can easily be an impromptu gathering of friends, and are also a great way to clean out your fridge and pantry: Cheese, radishes, peaches, water kefir or bread are all great things to share with friends at a

Something I do to save time during the week is to pre-make a few days worth of salads to take to work with me for lunch. It's really easy, takes only about 10 minutes to put it all together and is a really satisfying lunch option without having to put a lot of effort into preparations. Another great thing about doing this is that you can just use whatever you have on hand. I always throw in some seeds and a protein like chicken, sardines or hot dogs (yes, sometimes that's all