Showing posts with label pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pasta. Show all posts

Sunday, August 20, 2023

A quick post ~ I missed last week as I was away...


Roses for a friend...


I am writing and publishing a quick post.
I've been a wee bit busy so I missed last week's post.
I was in White Rock with the grandchildren and our son.
We stayed at the Ocean Promenade Hotel 
across from the beach with the train tracks in between.

Trains pass by frequently and the kids loved watching all the cars pass by...
We went to IKEA at Port Coquitlam, had my first Swedish Meatball lunch.
I bought napkins, candles, and some inexpensive knives.

We also shopped at Zara at Metrotown for the girls outfits for back to school.
I was surprised how FAST they shop!

We also had a day at Big Splash Water Park...lots of water and slides.
Tsawwassen Mills Mall for the Adidas shop for Henry.

Our suite was great...it had a kitchenette
I was able to make breakfasts. coffee and snacks.


My husband turned 70 on Saturday.
We were out Friday for a happy hour, Saturday we attended the annual summer gathering hosted by my husband's former architectural firm.


The dinner was held at Mary's Farm and Sanctuary out by Goldstream.
Farm animals, a disc golf course, games, a tire swing and scenic walks and trails 
on the 30 acres.
The families just loved the amenities and the food was made by my friend Julie.
Everything was delicious and had a "country theme."


There was smoke in the sky...
forest fires burning up in the interior of BC and south of us in Washington State.


I am making Mr HB a pasta dinner tonight...
Vongole

(His favourite)


I have the ingredients all chopped and prepped and ready to go...
to the left you can see my new All Clad Pasta Pot.

(I've invested in a few new pots by All Clad)

Well I must get busy cooking as it is almost 5:30...
Will be back soon!

Hope that you have a fabulous week.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Monday, April 13, 2020

Seeing Red...recipes and pops of colour

I've been struggling to come up with cheerful and inspiring posts while we are isolating and cocooning at home.
Perhaps I have hit a bit of a writer's block so instead of obsessing about why I went to the archives and found some bright red images to share.

We start off with the recipe that I made recently...
My husband absolutely loves pasta!


To start 
I roast cut up tomatoes in the oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes until soft.

Several cloves of diced garlic on top of the tomatoes and a bit of olive oil with fresh ground pepper.

This step makes the flavour richer and more intense.


Lidia Bastianich's meatball recipe is the best one that I have tried.

I use an ice cream scoop to make the balls more uniform.


I add the tomatoes that I have previously roasted 
as well as the other sauce ingredients


It serves 6 so we have it for two dinners with a tossed salad.
My husband usually takes the leftovers for his lunches...
as I said he adores pasta so he never tires of this dish.


We are enjoying our meals here in The Humble Bungalow.
(maybe a bit too much now that we are unable to go out for meals)
Dinnertime has become somewhat sacred...
Comfort food is being served regularly here during the pandemic.


This is the vintage ice cream scoop that I use for the meatballs...
I use it for cookies and muffins too.



I've been using leftover vegetables in my weekly soups.
Waste Not, Want Not.


Luscious juicy red tomatoes 
so pretty to look at...


Flying high up in the sky.


Full blown tulips


Heirloom tomatoes and a brioche loaf
slice the tomatoes and the bread
add butter and a sprinkling of salt
the perfect fresh sandwich
awaits



Tomatoes with fresh Mint 
drizzled with a balsamic cream reduction
makes for a tasty salad.




Pearls and stripes 
why not get dressed up?
Even if there is nowhere special to go...

Hope that you have enjoyed seeing some of these bright pops of colour.

A distraction from reality 
is what I am craving these days filled with so much uncertainty.
People are stressed and struggling to keep positive.

We are safe, the sun is shining, the garden is full of flowers.

There is food in the fridge and the pantry has the basic staples.
We have toilet paper!
Books to read and a knitting project on the needles.

Our world has changed but we are doing what we are told by staying home and staying safe and here in BC the curve is showing signs of flattening.

We are grateful for all the medical staff and essential services
 that allow us to remain safely cocooned at home.
We are all in this together in unity.

Please leave a comment of how you are feeling and what you are doing...
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Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog


Stay Safe
until next time....

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~


Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Cook Eat Discover ~ Pasta


Ollie and Flo live in a hilltop home with expansive views.
They have a gorgeous garden above the valley below.




Stuffed pasta from our welcome dinner.



Emily with Frank, Ollie and Flo's lovely dachshund.


Pasta makers 
ready set go!


We have been shown and have practised a variety of techniques for pasta.


Bow ties




OO flour and Semolina are used for pasta.



Stuffed pasta



We were concentrating and were very serious as we made the suffed ravioli.



Picture taking is serious business.
We all snapped photos with our phones!


Happy to show off our pasta shapes!


Snack time while Ollie makes sauces for the pasta.


JuJu and I at the table...


We enjoyed cooking outdoors and really loved the view...
I highly recommend Cook Eat Discover!

Are you ready to see the Villages of Provence France?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Travel carry on list making...roasted tomatoes and a new book!

Travel planning is part of the fun when embarking on a getaway.
A friend and I will be flying off to Italy and France in the next few weeks...
so
I want to be prepared for a variety of events and weather.
 I am relying heavily on layers to do the job.

This is the list of things that I am mulling over.

Colour theme of basic black, grey and white.

All will fit into my Air France carry on.
I did not add all the scarves to my list 
as I am trying to decide if I can be happy with one or two 
which ones they may be are still to be decided.



This navy cashmere cardigan will go with all my clothes.
The silk scarf is a triangular shape and adds a bit of oomph to the basic items.

The coat I am packing is from Eileen Fisher 
 an olive green khaki shade...
there is some olive green in this scarf 
as well as mustard yellow, blue, white, black and many more shades.

I can tie it to focus on the colours that I want to emphasize.


This long charcoal grey jacket is in a sturdy knit fabric 
which can be also be worn as a coat.
It's from Bryn Walker 
I am leaning to taking it as its very versatile and has two large pockets.


I've been busy roasting the tomatoes that my husband grew in his greenhouse.
The sweet and richness of roasted tomatoes is such a treat.
Very versatile over fish or pasta.
Can be served as a side dish...or on top of a sliced baguette.


I added these to a jar of quality Italian pomodoro sauce
simmered for about an hour before I
served it over pasta.
An absolute gastronomic delight!


Autumnal colourful flowers for the cottage...


I've discovered a new author 
Kate Eberlen.
Am immersed in this lovely story...
it's a romantic story of two young people 
who have a chance meeting in Florence while on holiday 
and it moves back to London where their lives cross paths...

I am starting Part Two and am enjoying the story and writing immensely.
It's so refreshing when you discover a new author and I found out her next book "If Only" is due to come out in April of 2020.

What are you reading?
Have you discovered any new authors?

Do any of you seasoned travellers have advice you care to share when it comes to packing light for 3 weeks using only a carry on?

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~