I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
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Eat Like a Celebrity

September 23, 2008 · Narrative

Cipriani's Famous PastaLast week, I had Cipriani’s Famous Pasta on my menu plan, and now for the background story.  Cipriani is a famous restaurant in New York City, known almost as much for the food they serve as much as their celebrity clientele.  Naomi Campbell, Sean Combs (or is it P. Diddy these days?), Cindy Crawford, Tyra Banks and many others have graced the restaurant’s threshold and dined on their rich entrees and desserts.

When I spied their simple recipe for pasta in an old issue of InTouch magazine, I ripped it out and it got added to my burgeoning to-try pile.  But recently, with Nicholas helping me clip and file recipes, it made it to the top … and that’s a good thing.  Super simple to make, this rich and creamy pasta dish became a favorite in the O’Malley household very quickly.  Nicholas positively hoover’d his plate down, and asked for it to be packed in his lunchbox the next day … and the day after that … and the dinner after that.  He outate everyone with this one, so besides the fact that it’s easy to make, it’s kid-approved too.

It calls for prosciutto or ham, but I substituted salami instead.  Once cooked in the butter, the salami’s saltiness comes out, and makes for a good prosciutto substitute, at least in this case.  Since Nicholas has been on a salami kick lately, I figured I’d score a few bonus points with him along the way. Although I needn’t have worried.

So although we may not all look like the celebrities eating this pasta at Cipriani’s, we can at least eat like them.   Dig in.

Hungry for more celebrity food?
Serious Eats has a great list of recipes from the celebrities themselves.
Although a different kind of celebrity, Almost Vegetarian has a recipe straight from the Peanuts gang.
Orangette gets inspired to bake up a dessert favored by computer celebrity Bill Gates and his family.

A year ago today… nothing.
Two years ago today… a spur-of-the-moment “recipe” from my mom.
Three years ago today… young love.

P.S.  Book #12.

Cipriani’s Famous Pasta
Recipe courtesy of InTouch magazine

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup prosciutto or ham, cut into strips
3/4 lb cooked tagliolini
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bechamel sauce (I used Mario Batali’s version here, but next time will use Rachael Ray’s version here instead)

Melt 1 tablespoon butter with ham in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.  Mix in cooked pasta, 1 tablespoon butter and 1/4 cup cheese.  Place pasta mixture in oven-proof dish and stir in sauce, remaining tablespoon of butter and cheese.  Broil until golden.

Serves 4

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  1. Debbie says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:16 am

    Sounds simple and wonderful. I will try this…especially since my 9 year old son loves pasta of any kind!!!!

    Debbies last blog post..Easy Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas

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  2. Darius T. Williams says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:57 am

    Wow – this recipe is really simple and all the people love it like that? WOW – so, here’s another that I’m going to have to try!

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Darius T. Williamss last blog post..The Secret Life Of Bees

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  3. Patsy says

    September 24, 2008 at 8:07 am

    Sounds delicious! I love to hear that Nicholas enjoyed it… maybe my boys will dig in as well. Gonna add this to my ever-growing pile of recipes to try!

    Patsys last blog post..Robin Miller’s Chicken Fingers

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  4. Tyanne says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:29 am

    HI,
    I haven’t heard of tagliolini? Is it fairly easy to find at the store? Do I need to go to Publix or Wild Oats to find it?
    Sounds good, it is going into my try pile too.
    Thanks,
    Tyanne

    Reply
  5. Kris says

    September 24, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    This looks great!

    Reply
  6. annie says

    September 24, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    Anything with pasta and cream sauce is ok in my book. Sounds wonderful!

    annies last blog post..Pesto Now or Pesto Later

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  7. Farmgirl Susan says

    September 27, 2008 at 9:23 am

    Oh YUM!

    Farmgirl Susans last blog post..Friday Daily Dose of Cute:Are Those Donkey Treats in that Bucket?

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  8. Suzannah Moore says

    March 7, 2009 at 7:12 am

    Sounds absolutely delicious, but surely a little calorific for the stick thin celebrity crowd?

    Suzannah Moores last blog post..Beauty And The Beast – Information, Photos, Wallpapers 1280×1024,1024×768,1280×800

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef

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