We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same. -Anne Frank
Hello, sweet friend…
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Well…here we are in August still dealing, coping, and doing our best in regards to staying healthy & making choices on how to do so, since March…
No doubt you need a break from everything I certainly do …so today I’m taking you for a visit to Shore Acres where you can enjoy the outdoors and all it’s beauty.
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The gardens are perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean…
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and fortunately for us even with the current pandemic the park is open to the public.
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What’s Cooking?
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This past week I decided to surprise our neighbor with a meal. She had recently gone through surgery and with her daughter being an essential worker I knew they’d appreciate a home-cooked delivery. The meal was easy to prepare. I packaged everything up with warm garlic bread, freshly shredded parmesan along with a couple of special cookies. My adorable Joe was excited to drop it off!
Tomato Olive Pasta
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Ingredients
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Salt and pepper
1 pound penne, or other short pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2/3 pound (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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Directions
Step 1 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Drain.
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Step 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
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Step 3 Add penne, olives, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired. Yes of course…
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You are a wonderful neighbor!!!! And Joe a willing helper!!!!! Looks yummy!!!!
Thank you for such a wonderful tour of those lovely gardens!
The pasta looks delicious and thank you for helping your neighbor!!