I used to be afraid of baking bread. It felt like this giant activity that required time and planning. And time. Lots and lots of time. Baking bread is for people with time, and time is something I don't have, I would tell myself. Because, really, I don't. There are things … [Read more...] about Chicken Alfredo Calzones
Archives for June 2009
The Monday Menu: June 29, 2009
Another week into summer. I had the feeling today that I'm going to wake up one morning and it will suddenly be over, my flowers done blooming for the season, the apples harvested, the leaves falling off the trees. I've decided I need to be a bit more organized in my daily … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 29, 2009
Prosciutto-Rolled Asparagus Bundles
I received an email from my sister a few weeks ago. All it said was: "Yum." And then there was a link. Because I'm trying to get everyone to try asparagus, I knew it was something I'd be making. You don't like asparagus? That's too bad. You don't know what you're … [Read more...] about Prosciutto-Rolled Asparagus Bundles
Wish I Was There Mediterranean Pasta
I first made this dish several years ago for a ladies' night I was hosting at my house. Instantly a hit, I knew I'd be adding it to my list of favorite easy meals. Adding (or not adding) the meat at the very end makes it vegetarian friendly. There is a lot of dumping from jars … [Read more...] about Wish I Was There Mediterranean Pasta
The Monday Menu: June 22, 2009
On Father's Day: Ole, thank you for being the father to my children. I look forward to another year of parenting with you and can't imagine doing it without you. Thank you for your patience and your rationalization, your love and your tenderness, for the stability and support … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: June 22, 2009