tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post1785400760086864609..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Garlic-tomato (paste) pasta with peas and basilMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-70851595065318892262015-08-05T16:18:20.841-04:002015-08-05T16:18:20.841-04:00Hi Wendy - love the sound of that soup. I do some...Hi Wendy - love the sound of that soup. I do something where I toss spices for a dry rub in our meat for grilling and I keep thinking I should write down the amounts and what I use or I'll forget one day. Somehow it works out. : ) And yes - I used to buy the tubes and do you remember after a while, TJ stopped selling them in tubes and they got hard to find in general. That's when the freezing in tablespoons started. And did you realize the box says to use the tube up after a week or something crazy short like that?! I'm sure there is a far bigger leeway (I used to keep my tube in the fridge for ages) but now I've gotten into this habit anyway and I know I won't waste a thing.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-19017126447552715412015-08-05T09:59:18.098-04:002015-08-05T09:59:18.098-04:00I love freezer dinners that pull together in a fla...I love freezer dinners that pull together in a flash, yet are homemade delicious too! Your photos have me craving pasta and garlic bread....and its many hours until dinner! In the winter, we often have "what ever is in the freezer soup". At least this yummy pasta can be recreated with the recipe. Its always a problem for me when, a week or so after eating my freezer soup of the moment, my husband asks me to make the soup again, and I have no idea what I put into it! Have you tried the tomato paste in a tube (like a tooth paste tube) from Trader Joe's? I keep one in the fridge for when ever I need a tablespoon or two.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577199796409297591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-75504857224568708882015-08-05T07:19:04.241-04:002015-08-05T07:19:04.241-04:00Oh boy, I almost forgot about your kitchen reno! ...Oh boy, I almost forgot about your kitchen reno! Good luck and keep thinking about how wonderful it will be when it's done!! <br />It's funny about the painting...last summer, we wanted a room painted and the guy who was supposed to do it fell through and we didn't want to wait so we decided to try it ourselves. It was so relatively easy and we felt so good about ourselves (haha) that we feel like we can handle doing more painting ourselves. That said, we know our limits! We only had to do a playroom and the carpet went in yesterday...life is back to normal here. Good luck on your end, Nami! xoMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-58095779434338937962015-08-05T07:16:24.339-04:002015-08-05T07:16:24.339-04:00Once upon a time, I could not fathom cooking more ...Once upon a time, I could not fathom cooking more than 3x a week. I learned a lot in recent years - mostly that I can make simple meals far healthier at home. It's become a nice routine but who knows...I may change. And believe me, my meals are really simple generally and I do often take breaks when it gets to be too much. : ) As for painting...I'm afraid my color choices are far more boring than yours. Predictably...Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-63418657416881535802015-08-05T07:14:36.670-04:002015-08-05T07:14:36.670-04:00I forget where I originally learned the tip but it...I forget where I originally learned the tip but it's great...when you use it in a sauce, you can practically just toss it in so it's really ready to go anytime. Glad you like it, Cheri.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-85439065991143587692015-08-05T04:09:54.264-04:002015-08-05T04:09:54.264-04:00Honestly, this sounds so good. We've been eat...Honestly, this sounds so good. We've been eating out for the past 5 days, and will be for next 4 weeks minimum. I appreciate even a simple dishes like this that you made with limited ingredients. I have to try half butter half olive oil method you shared - that's a good idea. :) Ah comfort food. And how many rooms are you painting? Years ago my husband and I painted the kitchen, breakfast nook, and one of kids' room and we gave up. It took us so long...! Not to mention our neck! Hope you're doing okay. :D xoxoNami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-87087633507644616262015-08-05T00:52:07.759-04:002015-08-05T00:52:07.759-04:00Somehow the tomato garlic shrimp combination is a ...Somehow the tomato garlic shrimp combination is a hit...in any form of pasta, even risotto. I am impressed that you like to cook on weekends too. I am all about food on weekdays so I take a break on weekends. Either eating out or quick bake stuff from supermarkets or just this and that. Exciting times ahead for you with a freshly painted room. I am a colour freak...If I could I would change my wall colours every week:-)Sugar et al.http://www.sugaretal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-693577466782510602015-08-04T22:54:47.458-04:002015-08-04T22:54:47.458-04:00Beautiful meal Monica, never thought to freeze tom...Beautiful meal Monica, never thought to freeze tomato paste like this, great idea.Cheri Savory Spoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13886872345482030800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-63944173330461568522015-08-04T15:06:09.297-04:002015-08-04T15:06:09.297-04:00Same here. Thanks, Marcela.Same here. Thanks, Marcela.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-87229357273090752002015-08-04T15:06:01.534-04:002015-08-04T15:06:01.534-04:00That project is almost done. Not a big undertakin...That project is almost done. Not a big undertaking but still disrupts things. Thanks, Tricia.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-5028362043749485912015-08-04T15:05:43.759-04:002015-08-04T15:05:43.759-04:00Same here - peas are so great. That and corn. : ...Same here - peas are so great. That and corn. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-58874404795886971392015-08-04T15:05:31.605-04:002015-08-04T15:05:31.605-04:00You are never 'ridiculous'! I'm so gl...You are never 'ridiculous'! I'm so glad I might have shared something useful with you. That said, I bought some fresh tomatoes today. You have me realizing I need to buy more/eat more while they're in season. Thank you! : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-69806906282270487872015-08-04T14:51:13.728-04:002015-08-04T14:51:13.728-04:00YUM! Your dish looks stunning! I love peas with pa...YUM! Your dish looks stunning! I love peas with pasta!Marcelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897056388941689521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72291550140925067282015-08-04T11:53:06.256-04:002015-08-04T11:53:06.256-04:00I feel your pain on the painting before carpet. W...I feel your pain on the painting before carpet. We had a mess in our house for about a month trying to get it all done. Even when you are busy you are putting out amazing meals like this one! It looks and sounds delicious. Love it :)Tricia Buicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505658467969665618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-36492010193700281782015-08-04T11:06:54.139-04:002015-08-04T11:06:54.139-04:00This sounds so good, I love peas. A perfect mid-we...This sounds so good, I love peas. A perfect mid-week meal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716185201523747870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-56271708201442026682015-08-04T08:51:43.446-04:002015-08-04T08:51:43.446-04:00Okay, I feel totally ridiculous that I've neve...Okay, I feel totally ridiculous that I've never thought to use tomato paste as the base for a sauce ... I always have it on hand! Unlike tomatoes! This meal looks delicious - we don't eat out that much anymore either so I love having ideas like this for when my pantry/fridge is running low!Ashley@CookNourishBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298219194633361793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-77541409124469835252015-08-04T08:33:44.957-04:002015-08-04T08:33:44.957-04:00I'm glad I can share a useful idea with you, B...I'm glad I can share a useful idea with you, BAM! All's good here, thank you. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-84950969945401647342015-08-04T08:33:27.748-04:002015-08-04T08:33:27.748-04:00Hope you do, Beth. We need to take advantage of s...Hope you do, Beth. We need to take advantage of seasonal produce but sometimes, you just find yourself in a bind. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-74851606983396129422015-08-04T08:33:01.460-04:002015-08-04T08:33:01.460-04:00Everything is better with garlic bread. ; )Everything is better with garlic bread. ; )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-60474759838185297312015-08-04T08:32:49.316-04:002015-08-04T08:32:49.316-04:00Thanks, Monica. Simple is a lifesaver. Thanks, Monica. Simple is a lifesaver. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-11280357920321469182015-08-04T08:32:33.960-04:002015-08-04T08:32:33.960-04:00Tomato paste is so intense and so useful. I need ...Tomato paste is so intense and so useful. I need to make sure I eat my fair share of fresh tomatoes this season too, though! ;)Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-30302442091753461692015-08-04T08:32:06.867-04:002015-08-04T08:32:06.867-04:00Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it. For...Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it. For me, simple is what I tackle best. : ) Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-60807064006879060462015-08-04T08:31:40.639-04:002015-08-04T08:31:40.639-04:00I can never go without some shrimp in my freezer f...I can never go without some shrimp in my freezer for when we can't get fresh.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-22273197247591902572015-08-04T08:31:25.466-04:002015-08-04T08:31:25.466-04:00Thanks, Lorraine. Whipping up a quick meal always...Thanks, Lorraine. Whipping up a quick meal always feels good.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-45383197747577496932015-08-04T06:29:17.267-04:002015-08-04T06:29:17.267-04:00Love that nice pile of gorgeous pasta. I also will...Love that nice pile of gorgeous pasta. I also will remember that great tip about freezing tomato paste. You can never use the whole can and that is a great idea. I love these go to pantry dinners that you can make in a flash. Good luck with your DIY project! Bam's Kitchenhttp://bamskitchen.comnoreply@blogger.com