But mostly I must share this evening moment because I haven't been able to experience this happiness in far too long (for a girl like me who used to live on these moments...).
I am housesitting in a beautiful woman's beautiful house. I am drinking wine and listening to Bessie Smith sings the Blues on record, and what a difference that makes....
I just made a delicious meal and even though no longer have an appetite to eat much of it, enjoyed so much the process of the creating. Especially with the instructions of Julie to eat the massive amounts of garlic, zucchini and tomatoes from her garden that have taken over her home.
If I must!
And I will even embarrassingly admit that it took me a while to recognize the garlic, in beautiful long stemmed form in front of my eyes.... What? No giant pre packaged elephant bulbs from Trader Joe's?
Spinach Linguini with Fresh tomatoes, garlic and zucchini
2 tbls extra virgin olive oil
3 heads fresh garlic chopped
1 medium zucchini chopped
4 large fresh tomatoes
salt and pepper
dash white wine vinegar
Boil water for pasta and cook for 9 minutes, al dente.
Heat olive oil and add chopped garlic til brown. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer for another 5-10 minutes on reduced heat. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with Parmesan in large serving dish with sourdough and wine.
Yum diggity.
And the Orange tabby Michael is so lovely as company. A pet-me whore. I love him and his unembarrassed need to be touched.
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