A Hot and Healthy Meal for the On-the-Go Girl

The recent salmonella-outbreak is a scary thing. At least eight people have died from the bacteria and more than 550 have been sickened. Working in the news business, I've been keeping track of daily peanut recalls. It was a sad day when I was forced to toss my peanut-butter flavored Nature Valley bars.

But the peanut-butter scare doesn't have me nearly as worked up as this past summer's tomato/salmonella scare. Between salads, sandwiches, and eggs, I probably eat a tomato or two every day.

The perfect counterpart to tomatoes is mozzarella cheese. And though tomatoes and mozzarella work best on top of a crunchy pizza, I've learned to incorporate the yummy items into healthier meals.

I don't cook, and my kitchen is TINY, so most of my meals are prepared in my trusty microwave. About a year ago, I discovered I could actually MAKE EGGS in the microwave!! Several times a week, I'd pour a cup of egg whites into a microwavable bowl, toss in some tomatoes and cheese (or if I wanted to get fancy... basil, salsa, green peppers, olives) and heat on 2 minutes, stir, heat for 2 more minutes. Voila! Perfection in a bowl.

Then just a few days ago, my thoughtful and understanding mother gifted me with this, a MICROWAVABLE OMELET MAKER:

Someone out there realizes that not all of us have the time to wait for the stove to come on. Not all of us dishwashers or garbage disposals that can handle cleaning a pan.

I tested the contraption today and enjoyed a DELICIOUS omelet. It's easy to use and comes out in the shape of an omelet I'd order at any restaurant or diner.

And my friends thought I was crazy....