Floating, Yummy Banana Bread

I just had class all weekend long.  I'm exhausted.  But for now, I am finishing up a photo edit and exporting them to DVD.  I'm also drinking wine, and looking forward to watching Dexter.  

I am beginning to have an inner dialogue about having an art show.  I suppose now that I have mentioned it is more than just an inner dialogue! I have some ideas for a couple of video pieces, but am lacking the funds.  Anyone want to donate?  Anyone interested in a joint exhibit?  I'm ready to get back into the swing of things, yah. 

I'm knee deep in photo editing.  Plus, I am in extreme denial about a research paper that is due the first week of December.

At Mandy's request...

Homemade chicken noodle soup.  Even the noodles are homemade. 

First, saute one onion, some celery, carrots, and two cloves of garlic in some olive oil.  Then, add water, some salt and pepper, and dried basil (or, fresh if you have it). I then like to add boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2).  You could use an entire chicken if you wanted, and then pluck the meat later.  I let it all simmer for about an hour and then I shred the chicken breasts.

To make the noodles, you'll need:

2 1/2 cups flour

1 pinch salt

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon butter

In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt.  Add the beaten egg, milk, butter.  Knead dough until smooth (5 mins). Let rest in a covered bowl for 10 mins. 

On a floured surface, roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.  Cut into desired lengths and shapes.  

Allow to air dry before cooking.

Bring soup to a boil and add the pasta.  Cook until al dente.  

Yum!  

 

Yes!!!!

We are having champagne tonight!!! 

What does Eva wonder about while studying the rubber ducky? 

Tomorrow is the big day...

and I'm nervous!  I keep having a fear that Bush is somehow, at the last minute, going to announce that he will be president AGAIN!  The last two elections were such a farce, and the last eight years so treacherous, that I really do fear there is something up his sleeve.  

In even stranger news, but better news, Eva really enjoys listening to Antony and the Johnsons.