I was reading Williams-Sonoma’s blog, The Blender, and came upon a post on how to make homemade pasta dough and was inspired to give it a try. Plus, I already owned all of the ingredients (flour, eggs, and olive oil) so I didn’t even have to change out of my pajamas to do it! It was really easy…except I didn’t make my “well” for the egg quite big enough or roll out the dough thin enough so I ended up with super thick noodles. At least I know for next time, right? It was pretty delicious anyway and I felt a little smug knowing that I’d made it from scratch!
WS also has a TON of new pasta tools and I think I might “need” them…particularly the ravioli tools. Don’t they look fun?
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August 27, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Colleen
Michelle,
My hat goes off to you (that is – my Oakland A’s baseball cap). Your homemade pasta looks great. I think you did great without the gadgets, but if they are calling to you, it is usually wise to listen.
Your posts always remind me that at any time a new adventure is just waiting to be had.
Thanks for that!
Colleen
August 30, 2011 at 6:59 pm
polkstreetandmore
Thanks for your comment, Colleen. It made my day! (Except for the A’s hat part…GO GIANTS)!
August 30, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Colleen
Once an A’s fan always an A’s fan but I get it…you’ve got hometown spirit. I respect that!
August 31, 2011 at 5:50 am
Dave
Very nice Mitch….maybe you need to have me over for dinner one night when I am in town and we can feast on some fresh pasta. As you know, I love to cook. I love trying new things and cooking for me is very therapeutic…and we all know I need therapy.
I made a great new dish this weekend called Low Country Shrimp…it had Ham, Shrimp, Kiwi’s and a Chardonay wine sauce and was awesome…and easy. Even the kids liked it…I will scan and send to you…I think you would like it as well (p.s. – I added fresh green beans and it was very yummy…would be good with asparagus tips as well)
August 31, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Christie (#7)
Mitch,
Holy smokes! Great job! That looks delicious. I will have to check out the WS blog and would love to try your next batch of pasta.
Dave, Can you send me the Low Country Shrimp recipe too?
Love,
Chris