Sara's Kids

I stole these from Sara's facebook. Will must have been at school. (Phew....I found something to post. I was tired of opening the computer to my profile!)

Self Portrait

Amanda tagged me on the self portrait. I was going to copy her and put a picture of my belly like she did but I'm afraid mine looked almost like hers so I scratched that one!

Another rainy day here but I'm not complaining. I'd rather the wet than the white stuff!

March 6, 1976 - 33 Years Later

Wade's New Toy

I'm not sure what I think about this new toy. Especially when I hear them talking about the difficulty of keeping the front wheel on the ground! I guess I'd rather see a dirt bike over a road machine!

Asparagus and Parmesan Pasta Toss

I got this recipe from Auntie Ria. We loved it. She added the Italian sausage. You can omit meat or add chicken or shrimp. I cut way back on the crushed red pepper. I only put about 1/4 tsp and it was hot enough for us! Maria doubled the tomatoes, I didn't but I did double the recipe although it does make quite a bit. I used stewed tomatoes as that is what I had. Ria's tip with the sausage was to use kitchen shears and cut them into bite size pieces. I did roast the red peppers but don't think it was worth the trouble. Next time I will use the jar.ASPARAGUS and PARMESAN PASTA TOSS

2 roasted red bell peppers (can use the ones in the jar)
1 lb uncooked mosticolli
Cooking Spray
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 links chicken Italian sausage
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp dried margoram
1/8 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes-14.5 oz
2 ¾ cups asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook Italian sausage until almost done, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 4 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Add bell pepper, crushed red pepper and next 5 ingredients (through tomatoes). Bring to a simmer, cook for 7 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 4 minutes or until crisp tender. Combine with pasta and top with grated parmesan.

Finished Project

Gretchen found this pattern for me to make her a hat. Unfortunately for her, it was too small. Jeanie was pumped as it fit her. This was my first cable project and cabling IS as easy as everyone said. Right now I'm knitting a scarf for myself. Hopefully I'll get it done before spring gets here.