I sometimes think that happiness is overrated and that contentment is what we should all be striving for. Perhaps this is because of an unfortunate cultural definition of happiness that's dependent on getting what you want, when you want it, and how you want it. But I've come to learn in my own life that what I want isn't always what I need. Finding joy and contentment in what I have is far happier than living dissatisfied with my circumstances. Since the fallout last year, I have tried to embrace contentment in the ordinary and live each moment with gratitude. It hasn't always been easy, that's for sure and there are many days I completely miss the mark. But life is a marathon, not a sprint so I think that's just part of the process of life.
It is almost unnatural how much joy I find in cooking. And how much more joy I get out of eating. I only wish I had more time and a better metabolism to do both. For now though, I remain simply grateful. Pasta makes me happy, what can I say?
It is almost unnatural how much joy I find in cooking. And how much more joy I get out of eating. I only wish I had more time and a better metabolism to do both. For now though, I remain simply grateful. Pasta makes me happy, what can I say?
Pasta Carbonara with a twist
**I have a love affair with bacon, but upon receiving chicken bratwurst I thought Id substitute them in lieu of bacon.
1 lb whole wheat linguine (Source: FFM, Ohio City Pasta)
1 lb chicken bratwurst, removed from their casings and browned (Source: FFM)
2 egg yolks (Source: FFM)
1/2 medium onion, diced
garlic scapes, diced
tomatoes, diced
cheese
milk
Brown up your sausage (or bacon) and set aside. Get rid of all but 1 TBL of fat from sausages and saute garlic scapes and onions until tender. Towards the end, toss in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Boil your pasta for 1-3 minutes in salted (like the ocean people!) water. Drain pasta and toss with egg yolks while still hot. Add cheese and 1/4 C-1/2 C milk. Mix pasta with bratwurst, onions, scapes, and tomatoes.
**I have a love affair with bacon, but upon receiving chicken bratwurst I thought Id substitute them in lieu of bacon.
1 lb whole wheat linguine (Source: FFM, Ohio City Pasta)
1 lb chicken bratwurst, removed from their casings and browned (Source: FFM)
2 egg yolks (Source: FFM)
1/2 medium onion, diced
garlic scapes, diced
tomatoes, diced
cheese
milk
Brown up your sausage (or bacon) and set aside. Get rid of all but 1 TBL of fat from sausages and saute garlic scapes and onions until tender. Towards the end, toss in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Boil your pasta for 1-3 minutes in salted (like the ocean people!) water. Drain pasta and toss with egg yolks while still hot. Add cheese and 1/4 C-1/2 C milk. Mix pasta with bratwurst, onions, scapes, and tomatoes.