Eeek look what they left on the sheets!

No, silly -- these are heirloom seeds from delicious tomatoes I scooped out onto paper towels at the end of the summer.

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I'll dry them and keep them cool and dark and plant them next year!

As for the sheets -- well a little bleach usually works.

To a Perfect Season

 

Here's to everyone who made pasta nights such a pleasure!

Some snaps from the last past night of the summer

For the Easily Amused

While waiting in line at the Fairway.

The whole point of knives

It takes a sharp one to make smooth strands.

 

Which is why we carry this down to the club each time. The dough is somewhat 'self healing' and tends to stick together unless you show it who's boss!

Whoa What a Night

Spectacular sunset. Simple papardelle -- love using that pastry wheel! Simple basil pesto (last year's, frozen, but good legs) and a bunch of cheese.

Grilled root veggies and good company!

 

 

 

 

The Imortance of Plates

Yes, I'll say it here and now. They make a difference, don't they?

 

Farfalle!

Surpringly easy little critters to make.

The secret seems to be this: when you squash the 'knot' of the bowtie, be sure it ends up being the same thickness as the rest of the pasta. That way, no lumps no bumps.

 
 
 
 

Kabbalah? I just met 'er!

Someone tell me, please. Why do both my colanders have Stars of David on them? I've Googled and Googled. My pasta, or veggies, or whatever, seem extra special in them.

Ideas, anyone?