Thursday, June 22, 2006

{ 6.22.06 }


Here's another layout I did today for We R Memory Keepers. I love these colors! This is the Diner Collection. :) I thought it would be fun to use the papers in a different way, so I used them on a masculine sports-themed layout. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Noah liked it a lot. :) You can click on the layout to see a larger version and to read the journaling.

I tried a really yummy new recipe the other night. I had some Orzo and wanted to kick it up, so of course off to Food Network's website I went. I found this great recipe from Rachael Ray. You should try it! (Orzo is a tiny little pasta, sort of resembling rice)


Rachael Ray's Cheesy Orzo

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cans (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth or stock
2 cups orzo pasta (enriched rice may be substituted)
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat a 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. You favorite fresh herbs may also be stirred into the orzo or rice to strengthen the flavor even more.

Have a sweet day! :)
- Jennifer

"Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved." - Barbara Johnson

14 comments:

Hillary said...

WOW! Beautiful layout and that recipe looks yummy. I have never tried orzo, but I may have to now, Thanks! :)

Anonymous said...

OMG, Jen, this layout is fab-u-lous. Love, love, love it. And I totally need to try that recipe! Sounds a bit like a twist on risotto - mmmmmm!

Anonymous said...

Love the Lo Jen! Thanks for posting on my recipe box at twopeas! I am hoping to take your class at the crossing. :)

Amanda Barras

marshan said...

love your page. I love that new paper.

corinne5 said...

Wow superp lo and that recipe sounds yummie!

corinnexxx

Melissa said...

as usual-another beautiful LO :)

Anonymous said...

inspiring quote and great recipe will have to try it...
love the way you used that PP for a boy page, great job!

Anonymous said...

I am totally in love with the colors you used

Anonymous said...

Love the LO and LOVE RACHAEL RAY!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! BEAUTIFUL layout!

Anonymous said...

Love the layout! And the recipe looks yum!

Anonymous said...

How have I missed you blog all this time? I absolutley adore your work!
And, thanks, I'll be trying that recipe when the weather cools down a bit and I can stand to be over the stove!

Anonymous said...

Love that layout - those papers are soooo yummy! I'll have to try that recipe - I'm a huge fan of Rachel Ray :)

Anonymous said...

Love, love, LOVE these We R Memory Keepers pages. Jen, you really have a knack for making these products shine. Your pages make me want to go on a WRM search! And that baseball pic of Noah - too stinkin' cute!