Cajun Fettuccine

What we had for supper last night. It’s a great dish to throw together with some pantry ingredients and then some.

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  • 8 oz fettuccine noodles
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (ketchup will work too)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Boil noodles until al dente; drain. Saute onion and pepper until soft; stir in seasonings and flour until roux forms. Stir in cream and tomato paste and heat until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, then pasta. Serve as a side or topped with chicken, shrimp, or other protein.
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This morning we spent some time in my old hood of Signal Mountain. It is not far from where I live but my life today has me in the valley. We had brunch and then drove around on the streets I walked as a kid. Growing up on Signal helped shape me to be the person I am today. That community has changed but there is still shadows of a nerdy kid who lived in community by being a part of a great family, going to school, working for my grandfather, worshipping at Signal Mountain Baptist and supporting the institutions and businesses that made it a special place to be as a younger version of myself. Without it I would be a very different person but that could be said about anyone.

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We tried a new breakfast spot this morning. Olive Bean has a good menu of scratch made food featuring breakfast and lunch options. They have a gift shop too and soda fountain. It’s nice going to a different place to expand your horizons.

Muhammad Ali – The Greatest Of All Time

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Muhammad Ali was not only a champion boxer but a champion for humanity and his faith. This morning we mourn his passing at age 74. He was an inspiration to many and a fierce competitor. Thanks champ for the memories.

National Donut Day 2016

Today was a day to honor the donut. Eat donuts. Enjoy donuts. We went to a local place for some tasty rings of deliciousness. There was a lemon filled, maple bacon, Snickers, Fruity Pebbles, peanut butter-chocolate, key lime…to wash it down some 2% moo juice (milk). We honor the donut for how it powers the community and the world.

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