A fun-perky, carefree & sometimes poignant blog of a homeschool mom, wife of 32 years to my hubby, we've been blessed with four sweet daughters, ages 18 to 29....Recipes, fun, old fashioned retro thoughts, just as relevant for today... And memories from a hopeless romantic who wishes the world was back to the fabulous 40s. Pour yourself some coffee and enjoy...
Just wanted to drop a line to reader-friends to let you know I've prayed about simplifying my life and talked it over with husband and daughters...It seems the best thing at this time is to go with one primary blog at this time. I may blog specials here from time to time but they will first be on My Forest Cathedral blog. I'm not one to permanently close doors completely so I will keep this blog open as in leaving the door open just a crack. This plan seems like the most logical thing to do after much prayer.
I sure do hope to see you over at My Forest Cathedral! I sure appreciate all who read here and please know I'll have the coffee on for ya at My Forest Cathedral. And yes, there will be recipes, old 40s movies and re-dos there now too along with our country Italian lives!
Yesterday I was sooo tired. Everyone was sooo tired. But we wanted something good to eat for supper as usual. We cherish our family suppers. : )
The answer? The good Lord whispered.... That pasta dish Dear One...look in your old handwritten recipe book...
So I did!... and I found my old recipe I used to make all the time when my girls were little. I don't know why in the world I stopped making it!
I think I will share it with you as I'm listening to:
I so love the theme music and the movie itself...We own the movie as well. Very appropriate for Memorial Day too. Check into the history of the movie if you like, one of the actors without arms is a true Veteran from WWII. Yes, his arms were truly lost in the war and he had no actor's training from what I understand. There is alcohol used in the movie but it is not shown in positive light at all. What is shown is what our soldiers go through and how they felt (feel) upon returning. (We must never forget)
The returning soldier without arms marries the sweetest gal ever....I love the simplicity of things (you'll see)... SO sweet. This young lady has such a beautiful character, it's not one that is esteemed in this culture these day but God esteems it.
People are so darned busy now-a-days they just go-go-go- ...it doesn't seem like there is much substance or thinking going on does it? One thing I especially ponder in this movie is the part of Myrna Loy...The reason? I think her character is very much in the same season of life I am...almost exactly. My oldest daughter is 30 and our youngest daughter is 18. So much going on in our culture that makes it difficult for nice young ladies. But never the less...it's a nice season too. : ) It's a sweet time in our home. But all in all, I really do understand Myrna and how she feels at times, those heart to heart talks and how we too remember so well how life is, ... and was. Oh do we!
Now for that recipe!
Amelia's Quickie but Goooooood Pasta Bowl (said like Andy Griffith) gooooooooood
Put enough olive oil in a large pot, a goodly amount, around a 1/4 inch deep.
I sauteed 4 very large cloves of garlic for about 1 minute. No longer! Only til fragrant!
Okay girls, the easiness of this recipe is going to floor you...
Dump a large can of diced tomatoes including juice in the pot. (around 27 oz.)
Dump a regular size can (14 oz.) of white northern beans, drained and rinsed or any bean that you have on hand, or no beans works too but I like to add beans to my veggie dishes.
Dump a can of black olives drained to mix.
Dump a half box of veggie broth, that's what I had left in fridge.
A few teaspoons of dried basil.
Let it simmer a bit.
Serve with a ladle over angel hair pasta! Bella!!!
I top my bowl with lemon pepper....oh ladies, this is really good!
The add-ons are endless, I'm thinking of adding some kale next time too. Walnuts on top? Mm. Mm.
I added toasted sesame bread with olive oil dipping sauce to round it out and you will have a very nice supper for your family!
I hope everyone is doing well, we're doing good, just busy at the Forest Cathedral here!
I thought you might enjoy seeing the above pics of two of our daughters leaving for a Spring Formal, I thought it was so cute, the girls in their pretty dresses here at The Forest Cathedral. The Spring Formal is a nice old English folk dance, young men are encouraged to dance with each girl once unless they are in a courtship...It's a very nice wholesome event. : ) I just thought I'd share the atmosphere here.
Four young ladies, a husband, wife in middle age years, little baby chicks who are also our pets...even a miracle chick! four doglets, four sweet cats and lot's of cookin'.
Live - Love - Laugh - Pray Hard...
That's life at the Forest Cathedral. God bless America and may America Bless God! : ) Hug a soldier, ask the old soldiers questions, cherish them they are treasures.
Love to All, ~Amelia
Feel free to check my other blogs too. Each one has it's own flavor, and that is a long story. ; )
