Friday, September 23, 2011

What's for dinner: Greek-style scampi over pasta.

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I was surprised to discover I had never shared this recipe here before as it is an old favorite. The preparation time is short, and the dish smells SO good as it's cooking (hard to go wrong with tomatoes and garlic). The original version in Cooking Light was not served with pasta, but I think the noodles and scampi are a delicious combination.

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Greek-style Scampi over Pasta
adapted from a recipe in Cooking Light

1 teaspoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
28-oz can diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, divided
½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2-oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8-oz angel hair (or other) pasta

Sauté garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and 1½ teaspoons parsley and simmer for 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 5 additional minutes. Spoon into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkile with feta cheese. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley, lemon juice and pepper. Serve over cooked and drained pasta.

Serves 3.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Off to college, year II.

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Will with Dots and Robert just before leaving for Fort Worth


Will headed off for his sophomore year at TCU last month. Sending him off this year was much easier emotionally and preparation-wise than last! In fact, after a summer of murky curfews and disagreements over the best uses of his leisure time, I can't say I was sorry for school to start back!

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Tucker says goodbye

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Dots and I followed in my car to help transport Will's clothes

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It took us several trips to haul in all of his stuff. Will is living in his fraternity house this year, which at TCU is a designated dorm

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"Will, can I take a picture of you in your room?"

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Mom made a run to the Kroger's to stock up on nutritious (ha) boy food


Will seems to be enjoying his sophomore year. There's definitely a greater comfort level knowing how things work and where everything is on campus and already having a circle of friends.

Robert and I are heading to Fort Worth on Friday for TCU Family Weekend. I'm looking forward to that! I'll see if I can sneak a picture or two of the room this time. Go, Frogs!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Snapshots from Jackson Hole 2011, part II.


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My dad with my brother and his kids and Dots by one of Yellowstone's thermal features near Old Faithful

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My mom and Dots with Jed, Matt and Mary Grace near the Fountain Paint Pots at Yellowstone

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Pretty flowers on my mom's table (part of a series of three containers - I have no idea why the picture is so blurry)

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Will is here! The little cousins LOVE Will

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Even Biba is interested in whatever Will is doing on the computer (I'm guessing he was playing Toontown)

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On our way to a picnic at String Lake in Grand Teton National Park. I told you I never tire of this view - or of photographing it!

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We coaxed Vivian out of the car by giving her some bread to feed the ducks (there weren't any ducks, but Vivian didn't seem to notice)

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Vivian and Dots

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This deer walked right by our picnic!

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Dots finishing up her summer reading (
To Kill a Mockingbird - one of my very favorite books!)

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Someone take a picture - I am actually doing something outdoors and active! This kayak was actually very fun - and the scenery and weather were unbeatable

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Me in the kayak and Robert on the paddle board

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My dad on the paddle board

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Wherever Will is, the boys are not far behind

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My mom organized a really great picnic - Robert assisted with the grill

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Will, Mary Grace and "Smurfette"

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My dad loading up the boats to go home

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Robert and Dots by Jenny Lake

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One of the antler arches in the Jackson town square - Vivian calls these "rainbows"

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On our way to my Aunt Judy's for dinner

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Matt, Dots and Will playing bocce ball at Aunt Judy and Uncle Frank's

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Aunt Judy always sets a beautiful table and serves a delicious meal

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The annual Jackson Hole Land Trust picnic - this year held on my parents' property

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Entrance to the meadow where the picnic was held

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The picnic tent

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The picnic tent viewed from the back

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Arriving at the picnic

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Me, Will, Jonathan and Mary Grace - MG wore the cutest pink cowgirl boots!

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Will and Dots with Jed and Matt

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Megan, Jonathan, my mom, me and Robert

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This band played great bluegrass music

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Me with my brother Jonathan

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My dad sharing about the history of the property and its importance to the environment and wildlife

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Picnic attendees

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Family picture

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My mom, Dots and Matt playing Mexican Train

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Look! I'm working on my stocking!

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My mom says Will is like the Pied Piper!

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Dots, Vivian and my mom out for an evening walk

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My mom, Dots, Vivian and I had a picnic at a park in town

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Boo hoo! It's time to go home