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For the Love of Boulder May 30, 2011

Posted by cirellih in Breakfast, Craving, Dessert, Exercise, Food, Lunch, Motivation.
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Today was just one of those days that is just right. It started out a little cool and the clouds were rather ominous looking. We decided to have some breakfast before heading to the Boulder Creek Festival. I decided to use up some of the ingredients from last night’s dinner. My mind went straight to huevos rancheros.

My recipe:

  • 1 corn tortilla
  • 2 tsp. cheddar jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup of chopped onion and bell pepper mixture
  • 1 egg
  • salsa and cilantro to taste

Heat the black beans, peppers and onions in a saucepan until they are hot. As you are frying the egg, warm the corn tortilla. Put the bean mixture on the tortilla, sprinkle with half of the cheese. Place the egg on top and add as much salsa and cilantro as you like.

Yum! What a fresh way to start the day.

By the time breakfast was done, the sun was shining, birds were singing and we were ready to head down to the festival. It was the perfect temperature for a bike ride, and it’s so easy to get down town on the bike paths here.

For those of you not in the know about Boulder, it’s an incredibly biker/pedestrian town in Colorado. So if you like, hiking, biking, skiing, or the outdoors in general head to Boulder. You’ll find your outdoorsy paradise! It’s so nice to be able to hop on our bikes and get to all the shops and restaurants in downtown Boulder.

Memorial Day weekend is a great time in our fair city. The Boulder Creek Festival and the Bolder Boulder take place and there is a wonderful community feel that takes over the town. It was great being able to putter around looking at all the vendors booths, munching on samples, and listening to music. We tasted some alligator bratwurst (not my favorite) and elk bratwurst (which was alright). For lunch, I was in the mood for some good ole’ fair food. Rather than something deep-fried, which is what I used to desire, I opted for the marginally healthier option of a nutella crepe. It. Was. Fantastic. Worth every delicious, ooey, gooey calorie. On the way out I found these fantastic earrings… I justified getting them for having such a good week!

Aren’t they pretty??? It’s always fun looking to see what great things you can find at festivals like these!