Today I went to the Quilt Store and helped Barbara with the things she is bringing to the Quilt Convention tomorrow.  I stayed about two hours and we spoke Italian.  I find getting with people who don’t speak much English is really helping me.   Had lunch and a killer massage.  Can’t wait to go for another.  Next time it will be a foot massage.  From what I could understand, it’s almost a pedicure without the polish.  I’ll just have to get one and see.  

Ok now, get out your recipe cards:  Tonight’s  dinner is what my Chef friend, Alex made for me a year ago.  He has moved to a fine restaurant near Brussels, so no more of his excellent meals.  

Cut 3 zucchini into rondels.  Clean and peel about a dozen large shrimp and cut into thirds.  In a skillet, put olive oil, chopped garlic clove and some dried hot pepper flakes…just a little.  You can always add more.  Cook all of this together while you boil water for the fussily pasta.  When the water boils, add the curly pasta and cook according to directions.  Add about a cup of white wine to the shrimp/zucchini mix, cover and steam a couple of minutes.  Then add about 1/3 can tomato sauce and a cup of heavy cream or Half & Half.  Stir well.  Drain pasta and pour sauce mixture over the pasta.  We added salt and pepper to taste and Parmesan cheese.  Buon Appetito!  Hope you enjoy this recipe.  

I’m off to the big Quilt Convention tomorrow.  Leaving early for the train, so going to bed now.  Buona Notte.