Savoury Crepes with Greens and Ham

Adventure is my second name, straight after exhausted, sleepy, determined, hungry for new. I’ve decided that I need a break. And I went to Lisbon for a few days. I landed in this beautiful city that I love, I collected all the luggage, Mia in her safety seat, my suitcase as big as my apartment and I stopped for a moment. I looked around, looked at Mia and thought – WTF! When did I start to think that going on holiday with my 1 year old without any help equals holiday?! Have you ever tried it? If not – don’t. It’s nothing like the holiday at all. I did have fun, thanks to super exciting Sanda. She also saved me during my tiny break down. It was a challenge to walk around Lisbon with Mia in a carry bag up front, camera bag on one and Mia’s stuff package on the other arm. I did it! It had nothing in common with relaxation, unless you see a workout as one, but I did it. What I did and I am glad about:

– I spent an amazing time with a friend,

– ate far too many pastels de nata,

– saw beautiful places,

– enjoyed my kid’s company,

– saw how others like her, which is pretty amazing to observe,

– ate some more Portuguese food (yupeeeeeee),

– planed my super bright future (ok only a part of the next year),

– observed how a mother of two managed it way better than I did.

I read it and I laugh, but let’s be honest – holiday with a small kid without help is not a real holiday. It’s adventure, it’s funny, it’s new and exciting, but if you count on resting – change your plans.

You know what’s crazy? I want to do it again. And then I’ll land in a beautiful place and I’ll start to think… WTF I’ve been thinking!

You will need for crepes:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• pinch of salt
• pinch of pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• oil for frying

For serving:

• 3 tbsp green peas, cooked or from a can
• 1 cup (150g) natural yogurt
• ½ avocado
• few slices of ham
• salt, pepper
• chilli flakes
• green leafs of your choice

Mix ingredients for crepes in a bowl and fry on a pan with a little bit of oil until golden on both sides.

In a bowl mix yogurt with pieces of avocado, peas, cut slices of ham and spices. Divide it between two plates, add few green leaves and place rolled crepe on top.

Enjoy, Marta