Late it is - but that is my M-O -- right, but tonight it really is! We just watch a semi-funny - and maybe a little real -- movie - "Couples Retreat" - parts of it probably fit more couples than couples will admit!
For two days I've walked around in a cloud - so amazed and so thrilled about what has happened! Just got to share! On March 22 and March 23 I mentioned a wonderful book "Let's Have Lunch" by Marshall Howard - a world renouned auther and modivational speaker. I emailed and inquired about buying some of the books and he personally called me. We visited and I mentioned my little blog. He wanted the address! Then that very night and the next day too on his blog http://marshallhoward.blogspot.com - he actually said nice things about my blog, quoted me, and added a link to my blog from his. Now he is not just anybody but a man that has traveled the world giving seminars, talks and the writer of this wonderful book. He has spoken to nearly every organization in the USA - American Heart Association, over 60 United Ways, Acura Motors,The Salvation Army, Pepperdine University, California State University, Northwest Airlines, March of dines, Make a Wish Foundation, and many, many more! I am impressed -- but awed that he took the time to personally call me and then quote my blog for two days!! If you ever have the opportunity to hear him - it is worth the cost twice over -- it will change your life!! Check him out!!!
Thank the good Lord - it is Friday night and although I have a tough Saturday and Sunday ahead of me -- I am thankful!!
Tonight I want to give you a recipe that a dear friend sent me today. She got it off a French cooking school web. Now I have not had the time to make it yet -- and knowing me -- who knows what I might feel it needs! Already - just looking at it -- it definitely needs GARLIC!!!
PASTA SHELLS WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND CREAM
"A hearty and ever so tasty pasta dish that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes! Sea shell pasta - conchiglie - is the perfect shape to capture the creamy tomato sauce and sausage. Try this recipe for a quick and savory winter dinner."
1/2 lb. mild Italian Sausage
2 Tbsp. butter
1 large can (28 oz.) diced Italian tomatoes with juice
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary or dried
Couple of dashes of hot crushed red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb. sea shell pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese
In saucepan, cook sausages in boiling water for 3 minutes; remove sausages from water and whe cool enough to handle, slice into thin rounds.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butte over medium to medium high heat, add sausage rounds and cook until lightly browned. Add tomatoes (with juice), rosemary and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a slow boil, then simmer over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.l
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil (addomg a tablespoon of salt if desired -- I WOULD DESIRE --; add pasta and cook til al dente (approx., 11-13 minutes)/
When pasta is almost done, put tomato sauce back on medium to medium high heat and add the parsley and cream. Stir and cook until slightly reduced, about 3-4 minutes. Taste for salt.
Add cooked, drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly, adding 1/4 cup of grated parmigiano cheese. Serve immediately with estra cheese on the side.
Sounds good - I will let you know what I change besides adding Garlic!!!!
Well I mentioned it is late and tomorrow I am going to decorate the fellowship hall at church for our Banquet honoring the 20 seniors we have graduating!! So for tonight - after a long and exciting week - I encourage each of you to be the very best, help someone less fortunate - and please join me again!! God's will - I will have more to say!!!
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