SPRING BREAK 98!

Well, no.. Not exactly, but I did need another break from this. I couldn't deal with morons and then every time I tried to write a blog my blood pressure went through the roof. I'll have you know that I live in an apartment building which has 4 floors and I'm on the second floor. The roof is pretty far!

To begin this entry, I will start with a mere observation of a visitor to my page. Direct quote from his page: 'I'm kind of a grammer nazi. Sorry girls, learn to spell!' I'm pretty into grammar myself, and I've always learned that grammar and spelling are different parts of language. The fact that hes a "grammer nazi" and tells the ladies that THEY need to learn to spell?! REALLY, DUDE?! He needs to go back into his internet glass house and blog some more. His blog was on the list of 6 things he couldn't live without.

So next, we have a guy who didn't actually contact me either, he only went to my page. He's from Italy and wasn't very creepy at all. HOWEVER! He did leave us a recipe for lasagna.. Just in case we needed it.

I’m really good at

Cooking!
Here's a good recipe!

Hand-Rolled Lasagna with Ricotta/béchamel, Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers (Topped with a fresh pomodoro sauce)

4 lasagna noodles
1 cup filling (see below)
4 1/4 inch slices fresh mozzarella
12 pieces fresh asparagus–blanched, ends cut
1/2 cup roasted red pepper filets (buy prepared or better yet, roast your own)
2 cups pomodoro sauce (see below)
3 large fresh basil leaves–slivered
2 sprigs of whole basil leaves–for garnish

Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes, and drain while the noodles are still firm. Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop further cooking (remember, they will cook more in the oven.) Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

To Assemble

Lay each noodle flat. Divide the filling evenly in the center of each noodle. Top each with a slice of the mozzarella, 3 pieces of asparagus, and a few filets of the peppers.

Fold one end of the noodle over the filling and then roll. Place each piece in a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until the center is warm. While the lasagna is baking, make the sauce.

Remove the lasagna from the oven and place two pieces on each plate, as in the photo. Top with the sauce. Garnish with slivered basil and sprig.

So the funny parts about this one? No picture involved and he appears to be German. I have a how slew of family that're Italian and I doubt they'd trust a German's recipe for lasagna, but hey - who knows! Also, if you happen to make this, let me know how it goes.

And as always, to round out this entry, we need someone foreign trying to be my friend. At points in this conversation I just stared at my screen and blinked a bunch until I could even write back. I asked Run BrizMC for help a few times too. I usually look at people's pages when they message me, but this one - I guess I didn't get around to it right away and THEN realized he was actually in India. You soon will figure out what made me look at his page too.....

31/M/Straight67% match / 30% enemy

[11:57:12 am]uncreativename9131: hi
[11:57:26 am]uncreativename9131: how r u
[11:57:52 am]Rosalita: hi, im all right... you?
[11:58:06 am]uncreativename9131: great
[12:00:23 pm]Rosalita: ...so whatre you up to?
[12:01:17 pm]uncreativename9131:in was sense

[12:01:38 pm]Rosalita: are you kidding me?

[12:02:32 pm]uncreativename9131: i dont not a kid anymore
[12:02:47 pm]uncreativename9131: so i am not planning to do that
[12:04:24 pm]Rosalita: ok seriously... what made you im me? because i really dont see what we have in common based on our pages at all..
[12:10:13 pm]uncreativename9131: i just IM u when i saw u profile it is be because u r a photographer
[12:10:46 pm]uncreativename9131: and i would like to learn about photography
[12:10:52 pm]uncreativename9131: if u dont mind
[12:11:42 pm]Rosalita: im sorry but im not teaching you about photography over the internet and im not meeting you in person..
[12:12:22 pm]uncreativename9131: ok
[12:12:35 pm]uncreativename9131: as u like
[12:18:06 pm]Rosalita: google 'photography' and im sure youll get at least a million sites that would help you..
[12:21:06 pm]uncreativename9131: ok
[12:25:23 pm]uncreativename9131: but that will not have human interaction
[12:29:46 pm]Rosalita: take a class? cmon man.. this isnt science.. youre not seriously saying this to me..
[12:31:54 pm]uncreativename9131: it fine if that is what u what to belive
[12:32:10 pm]uncreativename9131: i cannot change belives is one sec

From his page:

The most private thing I’m willing to admit here:
I dont like rude, self-centered, shallow and double-faced people.

....double-faced?

Enjoy!

xoxox

Senorita Rosalita