#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Fettuccini all’Alfredo

April 29, 2010 · Narrative

Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo without the cream. Super simple to make and just as delicious.

Fettuccini All'Alfredo

You might think you know how to make Fettuccini Alfredo.  I thought so too.  But then another version comes along that makes you think otherwise.  This is the first version I think I’ve seen that doesn’t have some sort of cream in it.  That isn’t overly laden with richness.  It really relies on the cheese.  The pasta.  And a bit of butter.  That’s it.  It just might be the easiest version of Fettuccini Alfredo that you’ll ever make.  And that means it’s a great dish to whip up on one of those crazy weeknights where you’re really tempted to pick up the phone and call in a take-out order.  Or head for the nearest drive-thru.  Just make this instead.

Project 365
April 29, 2010, Photo #86

Ready for the Sun

Last year, she refused to wear sunglasses.  This year, she hardly ever takes them off, and even spent her lunchtime today trying on new pairs.  A lot changes in a year.
Fettuccini All’Alfredo
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray

Ingredients
1 pound fettuccini
Salt and pepper
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pats
8 ounces loosely packed, finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, about 2-1/2 to 3 cups

Directions
Bring large pot of water to a boil. Preheat oven to 200ºF. Place a large shallow serving bowl in oven to warm. When water boils, season with salt and add pasta and cook to al dente.

When pasta is just about done, remove warm bowl or platter from oven. Scatter butter pats into the warm serving dish. Reserve a generous ladleful of starchy cooking water then drain pasta and place pasta over butter, pour starchy water over top. Scatter half of the cheese over fettuccini, toss 1 minute. Add more cheese and continue to toss another 2 minutes until the pasta is evenly coated and cheese has melted into sauce. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

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Comments

  1. mandy says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I’ve never made this dish at home. This recipe sounds incredibly easy though and I sort of love the fact its not heavily creamy.

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:13 am

    This is actually the real way to make fettuccine alfredo! All of those other recipes that call for tons of cream are just American inventions. I love that you made this! It sounds delicious.

    And haven’t you heard, sunglasses are in this year? Maddie’s just rolling with the trends… :P

    Reply
  3. Sarah Caron says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:13 am

    I love a good, easy recipe for those hectic nights. I bet this would be fab with a little steamed broccoli too.

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    April 30, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Cool, cream is something I don’t always have. Buttah and cheez, usually keep on hand.

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:24 am

    I’ve also read that this is actually the original way to make Fettuccine Alfredo…love it!!!!

    Reply
  6. Jaimie says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    Mmm I am a PARM girl! It is probably one of my favorite food items EVER.

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    May 1, 2010 at 8:53 am

    Lately I have been so pressed for time – great quick recipe! I love the sunglasses!

    Reply
  8. Patsy says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Just printed that recipe off! Love that there is no cream in it, so that means I have the ingredients on hand already! Love quick & easy these days… 2 boys in baseball means some crazy fast dinners lately!

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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