21 July 2010

Spaghetti alle Vongole

*Phew* Finally some time to do some cooking, the most recent trip to Milan has left me disappointed and craving for some decent spaghetti, I have eaten some really good ones in Italy but this time, I was too tired to be shuttling about looking for good food. Reason? I was busy shopping around the branded shops which were having a sale, but glad to say, there was only a tinny hole in my pocket and for that, I think I deserve a good pat on my shoulder!

Oh yes, so I decided that it was time for some pasta right back here on my sunny little island. Deciding on what kind of pasta was the main issue, I wasn't really keen on white creamy based pasta so it was a split vote between the white wine or tomato based. Something tells me that clams were a good idea, without a doubt, I went for the spaghetti with clams in white wine sauce, also known as spaghetti alle vongole. Easy to make if you have all the ingredients on hand. Well, I should have bought a bottle of white wine before I came out of duty free area... it will be on my 'to do' list next time I travel! Let's see what else I need: Spaghetti, parsley, garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, clams and white wine, checked checked checked.

The end product was not bad although my mum prefers it with more chili flakes, I like mine the way it is, the sweetness of the clams seeps into every strand of the spaghetti while leaving your mouth with freshness from the parsley. One word: Yum!


13 July 2010

Another Month

I must really try to get back into the habit for of updating my blog, excuses like I am too busy changing my flights, catching more sleep, never being around... etc are all lame excuses! In this new year, hmmm, no longer a new year... I have slowly began to realize that I was wrong, wrong to say that people change, I meant people do change but for some people, their behaviors differ from what they used to be, more like, their priorities have changed which led to the change in behavior or should I say a change to their lifestyles. I am one of them, and this change might be more visible to people around you rather than yourself, even your pet! Well, I am still trying to balance out my lifestyle, between family, friends, boyfriend and of course, my dear pet. And I am embarrassed to say that I am failing quite miserably three out of four. I hope family, friends and pet can bear with me for awhile more while I try my best to alter my schedule and planning. All in all, I still love ya!