Easter Tulips

Pretty in Pink

Silver Bells and Cockle Shells

I love these flowers, but have no idea what they are called.  They are what I imagine the silver bells would look like in the poem about Mary and her garden...Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells and pretty maids in a row. 

I love spring so much.  I'm so inspired by the colors I see on my walks everyday.

Sunday, Lovely Sunday

I "heart" Prospect Park

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta

This recipe came from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food.  I was looking for something easy and vegetarian when we were making dinner for some vegetarian guests.  This was perfect and we were surprised that it turned out to be so delicious considering how simple it was.

1 lb spinach penne pasta

1 lb fresh spinach

olive oil

salt and pepper

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

ricotta cheese

fresh grated parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta and add the spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking.  Drain spinach and pasta and return to pot.  Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper.  Serve pasta into each bowl and top with pine nuts, a dollop of ricotta cheese, and a sprinkling of parmesan.  Each guest can stir the ricotta into their pasta. Makes about 6 servings.

I made this again the next week and added crumbled bacon which made it even better...but not vegetarian!

Beautiful Flowers Everywhere!