Bingham Ball Date

Last night the doorbell rang and when Chris answered there were a bunch of "mice" on the doorstep.   Ben was asked to Bingham Ball by Emily Christensen.    He was way excited and did he "arm pump" so now we are preparing to answer her.  Ben is carving a Pumpkin to say YES.  He will put it
on her doorstep with a candle to light it up.

This week I've tried to find any possible way to use our garden tomatoes.  So tonight I made

Summer Garden Pasta.

4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

 1/2 cup olive oil

 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)

18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon salt

 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound dried angel hair pasta

1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil and then add the pasta. Cook al dente and drain the pasta. Add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes. Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well