Peekers Again

Hello Everyone,

The anticipation is building in me to show you the entire A Ribbon Runs Through It block of the month quilt for Marcus Fabrics.  Here's a refresher picture of the fabrics that are incorporated into the quilt.  This beautiful line, Return to Elegance by Judie Rothermel, is going to sell itself.

 

I just found out yesterday that this quilt is going to get on a plane again and make another trip for a video photoshoot.  This quilt will be quite the seasoned traveler as she will also be going to Houston Quilt Market.

Here's a picture of the backing.  

Now that we have been vaccinated, we are getting together more and more with friends.  We've enjoyed so many meals out on the deck under the stars, and the pine trees.  The other night I made Langostino Alfredo.  I could also call this Cardiac on a Plate.....but I won't.  It isn't something you would whip up on a regular basis, but just once in awhile a good pasta dish just hits the spot.  It was so good, the recipe made the cut, and is now in the Wilder Family Cookbook.  Enjoy!  

Soon,

Lynn

P.S. I purchased a 2 pound bag of Langostino at Costco.

Langostino Alfredo

8 ounces pasta, cooked according to box (save 1 cup pasta water)

12 ounces langostino tails, thawed and drained

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1½ cups half and half, room temperature

½ cup whole milk, room temperature

3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (from a block is best), divided

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

 INSTRUCTIONS

©      -In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Whisk in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes.

©      -Add garlic and whisk to combine.  Season with half of the salt and pepper.

©      -Slowly whisk in milk and half & half. (Start slowly to allow milk/half & half to blend in as you are whisking.  Do not dump it in all at once)

©     - Whisk frequently over medium/medium low heat until sauce has thickened.

©     - When sauce has reached desired consistency, remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups of grated Parmesan.  Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

©      -If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it.  Add a label or two of sauce to cooked pasta and toss to coat noodles with sauce.

©     - Gently fold thawed and drained langostino tails into the remaining sauce and ladle sauce over pasta.

©      -Top with fresh parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese.