Questions, Questions, Who’s Got Questions?
It’s been a while since I’ve asked if you have any questions for me, so here’s your chance. I’ve done this before and really enjoyed writing the “answer” posts, so I do hope you’ll play along.
If you’re new here, just so you know, you can ask me about anything from my favorite color to my goals in life.
This time, though, I’d like to specifically request that those of you interested in freelance writing include questions you have on the topic; I will be doing posts about freelance writing in the future, and I’m interested to know which aspects you’d find most helpful and interesting.
So, if you have questions, leave them in a comment!
Buon weekend!
P.S. Hurry to enter the big anniversary giveaway at Ice Tea for Me–goodies from southwestern USA! Ends February 28!
Love Thursday: Ventagli from Anna Maria
My neighbor Anna Maria is always bringing me something from oranges and lemons to (I’m not making this up) wood for the fireplace.
The prettiest things she’s brought me, though, have to be these:
They are called “ventagli” which means “fans” but you really can’t miss the love in them, can you?
Happy Love Thursday everyone!
What’s the last suprise gift you have given or received?
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Linguine with Shrimp and Mussels
In going through old photos, I came across one of this dish, variations of which we make quite often in our house. Apparently I never posted it (the photo is from March 2007) so now it’s finally time to share the recipe for What’s Cooking Wednesday.
The seafood we used was frozen, so you can use this basic recipe with any combination of frozen seafood you like.
This is yet another really quick meal; don’t you just love when you start the water for the pasta before you even start preparing the sauce?
Linguine with Shrimp and Mussels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 5-6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 package of frozen shrimp and mussels (or seafood of your choice)
- 1 small glass of white wine (or water)
- Salt
- Bunch of parsley, chopped
- Linguine for two people
1. Put the water for the pasta on to boil, and prepare pasta when water is ready.
2. In a saucepan, heat oil and then add garlic, letting it cook for about a minute or so. Don’t brown.
3. Cut tomatoes in half and add to pan, sprinkling a little salt over them; let them cook for two to three mintues.
4. Add frozen seafood and half the parsley, and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add wine (or water).
6. When the liquid is reduced by about half, adjust for salt.
7. Toss well with linguine and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.
Buon appetito!
Calabria Pride: Noi Ci Mettiamo Il Cuore
I just couldn’t resist sharing this *gorgeous* video promoting the Region of Calabria featuring one of our favorite sons, Gennaro Gatuso:
Gah! I *love* this video!
Don’t you just love the distinctly Calabrese feel to Gennaro’s words…simu o no Calabrisi? Are we Calabrians or not?!
For non-Italian speakers, the last line before the video montage is “Calabria has everything,” and then the closing line, which so perfectly describes my bella Calabria:
We put our hearts into it.
Viva la Calabria!
So, when are *you* coming to visit us here in the toe of the boot?
Love Thursday: Hearting Chicken
Faithful reader and new blogger Ann of Only in Maine recently sent me the following email entitled “I heart Bleeding Espresso”:
I could not resist sending you these two shots because they so made me think of your Love Thursdays – and really, what says love better than raw meat? Or actually in this case chicken? Some people send you cappuccino, I send chicken……
I couldn’t *not* post them to share with everyone, so here you go:
I *so* heart chicken too, Ann. Thanks for thinking of me!
Happy Love Thursday everyone!
What’s your favorite chicken recipe?
Michelle Kaminsky is an American attorney-turned-freelance writer who lived in her family's ancestral village in Calabria, Italy for 15 years. This blog is now archived.
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