"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."
~Dalai Lama
YUM for the TUM
Another great recipe for ya!
Eggplant Caponata with Portabello Mushrooms
2 Eggplants cut into large cubes
1 Red Onion
1 Handful Small Portabello Mushrooms
2 Tomatoes chopped roughly
2 cloves of Garlic
2 Tablespoons Capers
1/4 cup diced and pitted olives
1 dash oregano
1 dash parsley
Olive Oil
Herb Vinegar
salt
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the eggplant, oregano and salt. You may have to add more olive oil if it gets too dry and cook eggplant in batches. I like to add water so that the eggplant cooks and it's a bit more healthy than all that oil!
Once eggplant is done add the onion, garlic and saute for a bit. Add the capers, olives and a few splashes of the herb vinegar. When vinegar has cooked off add mushrooms, tomatoes and parsley. Saute and simmer for a few minutes.
Throw it over pasta and you have yourself an amazing meal! Don't forget to add some parmigiana cheese!
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BOOKWORM MASTERPIECESFor all you
Historical Fiction fanatics, like me! I recently read the Boleyn Inheritance byPhilippa Gregory and decided to check out some more info about the author!
Here are some of the interesting tid bits I found out by reading her website.
Born: Kenya in 1954
Residing: North of England
First Novel: Wideacre - was an instant success and world wide bestseller. It was written as she completed her PhD in 18-Century Literature.
Coming Soon to Theaters: The Other Boleyn Girl - which won her the Parker Pen Novel of the Year award 2002 and the Romantic Times fictional bbiography award. It's currently in production starring Scarlett Johansson as Mary Boleyn, Natalie Portman as Anne Boleyn and Eric Bana as Henry VIII. The Boleyn Inheritance is also in production and the Constant Princess is to be a four-part drama.
Books Recently Published: The Other Queen - about Mary of Scots published in 2008
Books in the works: A trilogy about the War of the Roses
Favorite Book: As quoted on her site "my favourite book is normally the most recent book, as I have lived and breathed the characters for so long. As I have just finished writing The Other Queen about Mary, Queen of Scots, it is my most precious. But, I have begun research for a trilogy of books about the war of the roses which I am finding fascinating. "
Other Interests: a contributor to magazines and newspapers featuring short stories and reviews Phillipa keeps herself busy. She also is a frequent broadcaster and a regular contestant on Round Britain Quiz for BBC Radio 4 and the Tudor expert for Channel 4's Time Team. She also runs a charity building well in school gardens in The Gambia!
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