Simple pleasures
Life is about simplicity. In the midst of back-to-school/work angst, of organising the extra-curricular schedules for my kids, of also organising my private teaching schedule, of training for the half marathon that I'm going to run in October (my 2nd year now!). Simplicity is still what I'm after. I think that the faster we try to go, the louder crap around us gets, the more we seek and need simplicity.
I'm sitting here typing and asking myself what the hell simplicity is though. That's a good one Wanda. Here it goes.
For me simplicity is:
Not hiding
Not being afraid to be afraid
Knowing who my 'loves' are and being happy with that
Knowing what I need and being happy with that
I'm sure that some other crap will come to me but for now that's, well, at least part of it. This recipe is very much in keeping with the above list. I sometimes shy away from cooking something if I think that no one else will eat it. This was just so easy and appealing to me that I finally gave in and did it.
I'm so glad that I did. Tasty, easy and satisfying. You can make additions here and there if you wish. Today though I preferred mine pared down, without a lot of fanfare. Beautiful. For sure, sprinkle some good quality parmesan on top of this puppy. Sit down in front of the tv or with a fave magazine. That's right, curl up just the two of you and enjoy a bowl of this. What the hell, throw in a glass of red and it's a party.
Easy Veggie Pasta
serves 4 (or 1 if you like)
2 cups (or so) fusilli pasta (I used org. wh. wheat for the record), cooked al dente
2 tbsp oil for frying
1/2 cup onion, sliced very thin
1 pkg (about 2 cups) button mushrooms, cut in half
1 pkg (about 2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup green beans, cut in two inch chunks
3 tbsp (or so) Creme fraiche (use sour cream in a pinch)
salt to taste
a handful or so, fresh basil, parsley coarsely chopped
In a large pot (I used a large caste iron frying pan) saute the veggies in the oil. Keep the heat medium so that they don't get stuck to the pan. Stir regularly.
Allow the veggies to cook down for about 10 min. The tomatoes should look cooked. Add in the Creme Fraiche, salt and herbs and mix well. Throw in the cooked pasta and toss.
Serve with some fresh parmesan.
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- Wanda Thorne
- St Michael's Choir School is celebrating it's 75th anniversary year of service to St Michael's Cathedral. Part of the school celebration is a trip to Italy where our boys from Grades 5 - 12 will be performing and celebrating Mass. This blog will be chronicling our adventures. Wanda Thorne is the Vocal Coach at St Michael's Choir School. Gerard Lewis is the Grade 7/8 Homeroom teacher at the Choir School.
About Me
- Wanda Thorne
- St Michael's Choir School is celebrating it's 75th anniversary year of service to St Michael's Cathedral. Part of the school celebration is a trip to Italy where our boys from Grades 5 - 12 will be performing and celebrating Mass. This blog will be chronicling our adventures. Wanda Thorne is the Vocal Coach at St Michael's Choir School. Gerard Lewis is the Grade 7/8 Homeroom teacher at the Choir School.
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